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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-07-01

The intelligence of the escape of the
Fenian prisoners from western Australia
is confirmed. A correspondent in Aus
tralia, writing to the Times, gives the
annexed version of the daring enterprise:
On Easter Monday there was a re-
gatta near Freemantle, and the control
Ter general and captain of the pension
ers was present. The usual force of pen
sioners and police, however, remained
il Freemantle. While the regatta was
proceeding six or seven Of the prisoners
managed to escape to a piggery about a
mile from the prison, where they
changed their clothes and got into con
veyances which were waiting for them.
They are believed to have been assisted
by an American, who has been living in
the district for some time. They drove
to Rockingham, nineteen miles from
Freemantle. They were received there
by man named Bell, to whom they de-
scribed themselves as excursionists. He
attended to the horses, and accompanied
them to the coast, where boat had put
on shore belonging to the American
whaler Catalpa.
The boat was manned by one white
man and five or six men of color. The
prisoners told Bell they were going on
board, They had given him money,
and he asked them what he was to dc
with the horses and traps. The reply
was "Let them CO." On looking into
one of the conveyances he found in il
three prison felt hats, some patent re-
volvers, ammunition and ramrod. He
at once suspected that they were escaped
convicts and gave the alarm to the pc
lice. The Georgette, with fourteen pen
sioners, followed by the water police
boat, put off in pursuit. The Georgettt
steered in the direction of the whale
and overlook her lying-to about twelve
miles off the land. The mate was il
charge and said the captain was not OF
board but away in one of the boats will
six hands. The Georgette had in con
sequence to return to Freemantle. TIL
boat belonging to the whaler had beel
overloaded i'll consequence of the prison
ers being added to the crew, and wa
unable to stand sea way. She KEEP
along the land during the day and wa
followed by the police boat many mile
astern. The boat, however, reached til
Catalpa, was picked up by her and lef
with the fugitives.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-07-01
Marrying by Proxy.

When our principal tar, Admiral Por-
ter, was presented to the emperor of
Brazil, he said to his majesty Il had
the honor of attending your wedding
before you did" The emperor enjoys a
joke, and was well pleased with this one,
which, paradoxical as it sounds, was
literally true. Donna Teresa. the EN-.
press, is Neapolitan princess, and was
married to Dom Pedro by proxy in Ma
pies. Admiral Porter, then a young
officer, was with the United States fleet
in the bay of Naples at the time, and
was present at the marriage. He was
also on one of our vessels which formed
part of the escort of the bride out of
the harbor. This vessel was on its way
to Rio, and reached the Brazilian cap
ital in time for Admiral Porter to wit
ness the actual marriage of Dom Pedro
and his bride.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-07-01
A DesperadO's Last Words.

Bill Lee, noted desperate, was hung
at Oquawka, Ill, for one of the most
brutul crimes ever committed. His
courage left him on the gallows and he
had to be supported until the drop fell.
His last words were "Young men,
you see me before you in the prime of
life, and / hope you will be warned in
time. When drinking remember me,
and prepare to meet me high up in
heaven by the dazzling throne. God
knows there was no murder in my heart.
Whisky and women brought me here
not good women. Let my fate be a
warning to all young people," As the
rope was placed around his neck tears
rolled down his cheek, and he said;
Remember, young man,"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-07-01
Centennial Notes.

Australia exhibits ninety-three varie-
ties of apples.
The exhibition Of domestic wines is
very extensive. Every wine growing
State has sent a large collection of its
products; but it is greatly to be doubted
whether these beverages will have any
chance at all alongside of the rich and
choice selection of the products of the
great vineyards of Europe.
The greatest curiosity on the grounds
is the New England log house. Dinner,
Yankee fashion, at one o'clock. The
crowd is so great you must get your tick
cts i'll advance. Yankee girls in old fash
Toned costumes, and carrying on old
fashioned work. with the Oldest of old
fashioned implements, give a peculiar
charm. 1t is always thronged.
A large model of what is claimed to be
the largest pumping machinery in the
world has been placed on exhibition in
Machinery hall, and is attracting no lit
tie attention. The exhibit is in the Brit
ish department, and is enclosed in a
| glass case. As there are in the model
J 3439 separate and distinct pieces, it is
needless to say that the machinery is
complicated. The original is at work in
Codigro, near Ferrara, Italy, and is said
to have d capacity of lifting 1000 tons
of water from ten to twelve feet high
per minute. The machinery consists OF
pair of compound surface condensing
engines, with centrifugal pumps.
In the women's department. is most
curious article, no less than a whistle
made from q pigs tail. The caudal APP
pendage has been hardened by some
mysterious process, and from it has beer
made q whistle. The musical instru
ment has been very much twisted, as
might be expected when the material
from which it is manufactured is taker
into consideration, but still it gives forth
a shrill noise, and is in every respect 6
veritable whistle. Over the strange ex
hibit are inscribed the following lines
"There's proverb as ancient as Scotlandt
thistle
That out OF a pigs tail you can't make
whistle
We believe we've accomplished the wonderful
thing,
And all who may wish can make this tail sing.
luS OSuJSullldl BldIu lOuuu Il u6N
sphere of usefulness the other day.
lady who had suddenly discovered tina
it was necessary to obtain a lunch in or
der to satisfy the cravings of her appe
tite, and that it was inconvenient to car
ry her infant through dense crowd, re
quested one of these individuals to pro
tect her offspring until she returned. 4
well-spring of the milk of human kind
ness sprang into the officers manly DO
som, and he blushingly accepted tn
charge. After holding the e1Ja9at terri
bic for two or three hours, however, tn
guardian of the peace became horrifeC
at the thought that he would be mad
the possessor of probable orphan
when, to his immense relief, the mothe
returned, took her child, thanked him
and stopped every word of complaint b.
| the inquisitive declaration: "What ar
the Centennial guards kept here for I?
| The couple parted, the former with sa
reflections upon female perfdy, and tn
+ latter with good-natured calmness.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-07-01
Rats Destroying Crops.

The Bakersfield Courier Californian
says: We have heard rumors of the dep
relations of an army of rats, and upon
inquiry we find these reports to be true.
The greatest damage done yet is on the
Souther ranch, on the border of Kern
lake. The first field of their operations
was one of 100 acres of wheat, This was
the nearest to the lake, and gave prom
Use of yield of not less than fifty bush
els to the acre. This was totally de-
stroyed almost before the proprietor was
aware that anything was the matter.
They then advanced and began on an
other field of 400 acres but Mr.. South
er determined to dispute this with the
rats, and Immediately threw his mowers
into this field and proceeded to cut the
wheat for hay. He will probably by this
means save half of his crop for hay. He
estimates his loss at not less than ten
thousand sacks of wheat. Several 9TH
ers in the vicinity of the lakes have suf-
fered more or less from the same cause,
only not so much from the fact that they
had less to lose. The rats are what are
called tule rats, that live in the tule
along the margin of the lakes, feeding
on the roots of that plant. The spring
rise in the river has filled the lakes and
caused them to extend their margins q
great distance, driving the rats back I'M
til they fonnd the wheat fields, which
was new article of diet they appeared
to relish better than the tule roots.
Their plan of operation is to cut the
stalk near the ground, and when it falls
to eat the head. The grain is now in its
milky state, and no doubt very dainty
diet for the rats. Their numbers are be.
You'd computation.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-07-01
FORTY-FOURTH CONGRESS-.
The Business of General Interest Trans
acted.
SENATE.

Mr.. Sargent (Rep }, of California, presented
the memorial of citizens of Los Angeles
county, CAL, setting forth the evils of Chinese
immigration, and favoring such action by Con-
gross as will prevent the same Referred
Mr.. Sherman (Rep }, of Ohio, submitted the
following joint revolution, which was referred
BE ii reSO5Ued, &C., That should the govern
ment of one or mote countries invite confer
ence or convention to consider the important
change which has recently occurred in the rela-
tive value of gold and silver, and the adoption
OF international measures for the removal OF
embarrassments arising therefrom, the Presi-
dent of the United States is authorized to APP
point three properly qualified persons as COM
missoners to attend such convention.
Mr.. Sherman introduced bill providing de-
vices and inscriptions upon the coins OF the
United States. Referred to the committee on
finance.
1t provides that upon the diverse side or
face of all the gold and silver coins there shall
be an impression emblematic OF liberty, to-
gether with an inscription of the word
liberty and the year of coinage. Upon the
reverse side of the gold coins, except the gold
| dollar, and upon the trade dollar, there shall
| be representation Of an eagle with the in
scriptlon ~. s. of America, and the denomina-
ton OF he coin. The gold dollar and all the silver
oolns, except the trade dollar, are to bear upon
| their reverse wreath together with the de-
nomination and the inscription, United States
OF America" The bill AUTHORIZES the director
of the mint, with the approval Of the secretary
OF the treasury, to cause the motto "In God
| We Trust, to be inscribed on such Of the coins
az shall admit OF this motto. 1t is next pro-
vided that the three-dollar gold pieces and the
! twenty-cent silver pieces shall not hereafter
be coined and the third section of thc bill is
as follows: "The devices of the minor coins
!. e, the nickels) shall consist of such en-
blems and inscriptions as are proper to the re-
public Of the United States, but plainly dis
tinct from those on the gold and silver coins
and each minor coin shall express its proper
date and value"
The Senate considered the motion submitted
by defendants counsel to postpone tho trial
until some convenient day i'll Novem' Or next
The trial for impeachment was ORR ,lol to pro-
coed.
HOUSE
Mr.. Cox (Dem.), Of New York, has been APP
pointed Speaker pro tenn.
5000, 900 was appropriated for building the
military posts in the Yellowstone region by
the House, in committeo e ~ e whole, but
afterwards stricken out. Inc Army Appru-
priatlon bill as thus amended was passed.
A resolution was adopted that a commission,
consisting OF two non-residents of the District
Of Columbia and one resident thereof be
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-07-01

appointed by the Speaker Of the Houpe, and
two residents OF the District and one ron
resident be selected by the presiding officer Of
the Senate. j. hereby appointed Ohose dity il
sthh lie. during the recess Of COrg e.s TO
prepare 3 Suitable form OF government for the
District Of Columbia.
During Discussion on an appropriation for
fireworks in Washington for tie fourth %
July, Mr. Crittenden Qnd.), OF New York,
called attention to the serious Z CT that within
few years, seven hundred millions OF dollars
worth Of property-nearly half the national
debt-hsd been burned up; and largely
through the careless use Of fireworks on the
fourth Of July.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-07-01

Franklin county, N. Y, and was born June 8
1919. After q short courze in the university
Of Vermont, Mr.. Wheeler studied law and took
up practice in his native county. He wac
elected district-attorney, an assemblyman, and
a State contemplating over the Senate in
1858 and 1859. In 1860 he took seat in Con-
gress. In 1867 Mr.. Wheeler served as chair
man Of the New York constitutional conveu-
ton. He was reelected to Congress in 1868,
and made chairman Of the committee on the
Pacific railroad.
The seventh and last ballot in the Republic
can convention at Cincinnati resulted as fol-
lows the vote being by States:
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-07-01
See advertisement of James Bitters.

DR.. SCHENCK's PULMoNIC SYRUP, SEA WEED TONIC
AND MANDRAKE PILLS. These medicines have I'M
doubtedly performed more of Consumption than
any other remedy known to the American public They
compounded of vegetable ingredients, and contain
nothing which be injurious to the human constltu-
ton Other remedies advertised for Consump.
ton, probably contain opium which is a somewhat
dangerous drug In all cases. and if taken freely by
consumpiVe patients it must do great injury for Its
tendency to conue the morbid matter in the system
which, of course, must make impossible
Schenck's Punonc Syrup is warranted not to contain
a particle of opiHm 1t is composed of powerful but
harmless herbs which act the lungs, liver, stomach
and expel all the diseased matter from the body These
are the only by which Consumption be cured
and Schencks Pumonc Syrup, Sea Weed Tonic anc
Mandrake Pills the only medicines which operate II
this way 1t is obvious they the only genuine FOL
Pulmonary Consumption. Each bottle of this lnvalu
able medicine is accompanied by full directions DR.
Schenck is professionally at bis principal office,
Sixth and Arch Streets, Philadelphia every Monday
where all letters for advice must be addressed.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-07-01

A painter in Meriden, Conn, fell
from roof the other day, struck on a
freight car and smashed the roof, rolled
off, struck on his head on a rail, and
then got up and went home. He said
he didn't feel very well, but would go to
work in a day or two. and he did.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-07-01

Pimples on the face, rough skin,
chapped hands, saltrheum and all cutsneous
affections cured, the skin made sCft and
smooth, by the use Of JUMPER TAR SOAP That
made by Caswcll, Hazard d Co., New York il
the only kind that can be relied or, as there
are many limitations, made from common tar
winch are worthless.-C Com.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-07-01

There is nothing mysterious about
The disappearance from the skin OF eruptions,
ourns, scalds, bruises, ulcers and sores through
The influence Of GLENN's SULPHUR SOAP. Sui
ehur is most potent purifier and healer OF
ihe skin and is most benefcialy utilized in
this form. Depot, Cittenton's, No. Sixth
avenue, New York.
To renew your youth use Hills Instan-
taneous Hair Dye.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-07-01

Toothache proceeds from ague in the
face, operating upon the exposed nerve Of a
decayed tooth. Rub the gum thoroughly with
the finger, wet with JobnSon'S Anodyne LINZ
meat, heat the face vol, and lap a flannel wet
with the liLiment on the face, also put little
of the liniment into the cavity Of the tooth on
cotton.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-07-01

The system frequently gets out of
order and should be at once regulated, else
other troubles may ensue. When physic is
needed take Parsons PetrgatjUe Pills. They
are a safe, wholesome, and natural medicines
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-07-01

A California man grated a slip of a
dark red rose bush on an oak, and the
result is black rose. Brown roses were
got from graft ON locust.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-07-01
THE LORDS PRAYER !

The Lords Prayer has been made the subject of an
elaborate and costly stone Engr vi (sze 22X26); it
insists OF the Lords Prayer embe shet with Ito
symbols and embems of the most ttiag and Ipropri
ate character; ttese symbols and pmbiems decor
pOssb for artist to do The ist, Hermann CLAUS
sen, whose name is known thr ugh Ut the world, has
faithfully and with seemingly imagination
and skill eugra ed the imaginary OF Heaven In
its rPsplendent be uty snd CORY the Angels Oherubs.
and the Throne of God it elf haze been cut II gres of
matchess grandeur and beauty Zach line of words
the grHvi is varied in siZ5 and style that
all the choi, est and most fascinating STYLES of type
represented. Nothing Ike 1t has been produced,
and probably will il has cost years of toll and
large Of money to complete this work of art. We
have spared neither money, labor time in the compile
tion OF what regard the grandeAt niece Of work
manship ever produced in this country We have made
extersivs preparations, BY which PEE pared TO
furnish both Protestant and holic copies in any
quantity agents and dealers in any of the world.
transCendent beauty and perfection of the design an
execution of this Engraving 1t must be to enable
4 WORE 10 At3ENfS,GAs there never has
been any thing of the kind sold in tbs country the sell
ing of It affords you golden harvest odeed it is the
only thing OF mporta ce out Tor Agent at the
present time. large number of Age Is are at work
selling it now, and reporting extraordinary large
sales from every qus You cannot tail to Rucreed
its This feature cannot be 0vtrestimated
alone desnes the sale of it throughout all Chr
| tend m Every Christian man or woman VIII have one
| If they have the money bu. it with. One word with
regard to thu pice In consideration OF the -ycessye
hard times, We have put the T"aI price at ~ ceni-
each, which il remarkable low and brings It wi hin
the reach Of almost every parsou Al h0ush i was in
tended at first to charge 81 pr copy tni wu only be
corresponding price with the average - stone
! ing. Agents do not fail to send for a sampe ply to
canvass with You EASILY sell one thou. and c. pies
in six weeks in any county in the Ulite states on
postpaid so cents. Extraordluir y Inducements to
Agents Send at for sample and wholesale price
! list.
u. BRIDE &c CO.,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-07-01
Yours truly.
A.fEr


When a medicine will promptly cure such
terrible eating ulcers and free the blood of the
viruent poison causing them, who can longer
doubt its wonderful virtues DIR. Pierce, how
ever, does not wish to place his Golden Medi-
cal Discovery in the catalogue of quack patent
nostrums by recommending it to cure every
disease, nor does he so recommend it; but
what he does claim is this-that there is but
one form Of blood disease that it will not cure,
aud that disease is cancer. He does not re-
commend his discovery for that disease, yet
he knows it to be the most searching blood
cleanser yet discovered, and that it will free
the blood and system of all other known blood
poisons, be they animal, vegetable or mineral
The Golden Discovery is warranted by him tc
cure the worst forms Of sk diseases, as al
| forms of botches, pmples and eruptions, alsC
all glandular swellings and the worst forms o.
scroiulous and liberated sores OF neck, leg o.
other parts and all scrofulous diseases of the
bones, al white swellings, fever sores, hip
joint, and spinal d sea.es, all OF which belong
to scrofulous diseases.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-07-01
ga Drop of JOY in Every Word"
FLEMINGToN, Hunterdon Co., N. j.,
LIZ 1Q-A

June 26, 1874.
DR.. r. v Pierce, Buffalo, N, Y: Dear Sir
1t is with happy heart that pen these lines
to acknowledge that you and your Golden
Medical Discovery and Purgative Pellets are
blessings to the world These medicine can
not be too highly praised. for they have almost
brought me out of the grave. Three months
ago l was broken out with large ulcers and
sores on my body, limbs and face. l procured
your Golden Medical Discovery and Purgatye
Pellets, and have taken Fix bottles, aud to-day
l am in good health-all these ugly ulcers
having healed aud left my skin in natural
healthy condition. / thought at one time
could not be cured Although can but poorly
express my gratitude to you, yet there is a
drop Of joy in every word write. Gods bless-
ing rest on you and your wonderful medicines
is the humble prayer OF
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-07-01

ENMiEH DlTTERS, INDIGESTION is relieved
II with one dose. DYSPEPSIA UONsTIPATlON, HEAD
and BlIIoUsNLss cured in short time.
NERVOUS lRRITABLIrY, RHEUMATIsst, KIDNEY and
ERYsIPELAs, SoFoFULA, ULCERS, BoILs, and all SKIN
DISEASES by purifying the Blood They will intox
cate but viii cure abnormal thirst for strong drink Try
them NJ 5. JAMES, Nj. D., Proprietor, BROOKLYN,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-07-01

SgHEN WRITING re- ADYERTIsRKss
W please rHy that yes saw the advertise
aivMt in kSts paper
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-07-01
A BOOK for the MILLION.
MEDICAL ADVICE AZORES JG:s FeR2s: G sRss

Caarrh, Rupture Opium Habit &C. SENT FREE on RECEIPT
OF stamp. Address,
DR.. Butts Dispensary No 70 N. Sth st., St. Louis, Mo
SWAR7 II MORE COi.LEGE.- Ten Miles from
- Philadelphia. Under the care of Friends Gives a
thorough Col egate Education to both s. who here
pursue the of study and receive the
degrees. Total kA penses-Including Tuition Board,
Washing, Use of Books, etc. $3.50 Year. No Extra
Charges For Catalogue, giving fan particulars
Courses of Study etc, address, EDWARD IL. MAGILL,
President Swarthmore College, Delaware 20. Ptnna
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-07-01

nECLARATI0N OF INDEPENDENCE T.,
~ with Autographs and Correct Lkenesses OF the
Sgners > 10 day for everybody out Of employment.
Agents Want In every State Town and County n the
United States, Small pocket volume, 20 pp Sample
copies ostpad, 10 Cts Send for sample and circular
HANCOCK PUBLISHING Co, No. 80 N. 9TH ST. Phila
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-07-01

AUIudI VHIU6 UU6 UubH6I hen manure -. U.Z6J
In 1859 I made another experiment,
but mixed no ashes with the hen manure.
Three bushels of the compost, mixed as
before, made ninety-one pounds of
sound corn, or thirty pounds for one
bushel of the compost.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-03-31
GENERAL NEWS.

A Columbia special announces the
death Of Chief Justice A. o. P. Michel
son. The deceased was United States
Senator from Georgia in 1910.
The formal judgement in the case OF
Lieutenant Governor Davis OF Missis.
sippi was pronounced, being his removal
from office and his disqualification from
holding any office Of honor, trust or
profit.
The National Union OF Andersonville
Survivors will hold their third annual re-
union at Norwich, Connecticut, on the
18th of April. Gen. Sherman. Gen. ].
B. Hawley and the Hon. j. G. Blaine
have been invited to be present.
The statement recently published on
the authority OF the California Republi.
can State Central Committee that the
papers and records Of the Independent
State Central Committee had been turned
over tho former organization turns out
to be false. All the books and papers are
still in the hands Of its Secretary, sub
ject to the order ofths Committee.
A few days ago huge block-not one
OF our bricks" --of silver arrived at New
York from the City of Mexico. ON it's
way to Philadelphia to be exhibited
among the Mexican products at the Cen
tennial. It is Of pure silver. from the
Real Potosi. one of the Oldest mines in
Mexico. weighs 4,200 pounds, and is
worth $G4. 900 in gold. This SPLENDID
block is six sided. three feet long. q foot
in diameter. and is highly polished.