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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1876-05-15

Babies "a magazine writer says)
must suffer torsures they cannot tell from
persons who wheel them in perambula-
tors and bring them up with jerk
against curbstones, who fare candles
before their eyes to amuse them with
the pretty light" who play laundering
tunes in their ears TO while away te-
dious hour, or who tickle them nearly
into spasms and think the poor little
things are happy because they helpless
ly laugh. or kiss and hug them when
they (the persecutOrs) are suffering from
colds, catarrh or influenza. Then again
the innocents, perhaps, are jumped.
screamed or whistled at, or tossed up in
the air so violently that their nerves are
thoroughly shaken. or unclean fingers
are thrust into their mouths, or they are
"bo-pecped' at so vigorously as to thor
oughly scare them. A very little yio-
lent excitement goes long way with in
fats, and much Of it causes needless
suffering, both in the present and in the
future. Rest and quietness are the chief
things they require, and yet seldom get.
especially in large family, or where
there are many friends who take their
turn at the little immortals, regardless
of the fact that they are perishable and
delicate as to their bodies.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1876-05-15

is very hight. The water Is expelled
from it by a furnace, and then, in the
form of powder, it is mixed with the nj
tro-glycerine, twenty-five parts Of the
former and seventy-fve parts Of the lat
ter, by weight. This compound is known
in Europe as dynamite, and in America
it is called giant-powder.
Since the success, as to safety, in the
transportation and use of the above COM
pound, various substitutes have been in
troduced by rivals dealing in that class
Of explosives. Among them may be men,
toned rend-rock powder, being a mix
ture of nitro-glycerine and gunpowder
pulverized dualin, mixture of nitrat-
ed fibre, or gun-cotton, with nitro gly-
cerine Hercules powder, mixture of
chalk with nitro-glycerine. Besides these
there are many others that have been
introduced for blasting purposes, but
they all follow the formula of the giant
powder mixture.
The explosive power of giant powder
is about the same as gun-cotton, weight
for weight, but cube for cube the former
far excels the latter, and is more gener-
ally used for the blasting of rock. 1t
has done wonders in advancing the ex-
cavation of tunnels and heavy rock-cuts
on railways. and has economical that
class of work at least 100 per cent over
the old style of blasting with gunpowder.
The success of dynamite, or giant pow
der, has caused many adventurers to
make up explosive compounds and, to
some extent, these supposed improve
ments have been more or less disastrous,
and destructive to life and property. Gil
ant powder cannot be exploded by ordi-
nary handling, and if carload was pre-
cipitated down hill thousand feet it
would not explode. If you set fire to
the carload it would burn freely, but
would not explode. If you explode a
large percussion cap in the midst of the
giant powder there will be an explosion
of the powder The infusoria serves as
cushion to whatever force may be ap.
Piled to it, and thus sharp or close i'm.
pingement of great power must be made
or an explosion cannot be effected. The
nitro-glycerine does not leak or evapor.
ate from this silicious earth, and this
circumstance further adds to the safety
of the compound.
Gunpowder and gun-cotton will ex
plode by spark, but giant powder vii
not in that manner There must be /;
powerful explosive force applied to it
and hence it is far less dangerous as al
article to handle or transport than any
other explosive Thomassen, the author
of the Bremerhaven calamity, knew th,
safety of dynamite, and hence he haC
arranged his clock-work to let fall ham
mer with the force of thirty pounds up
on percussion cap in the midst of th,
powder, to effect its explosion. The ja
or fall of the cask let 60 the hammer
and hence the premature result.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1876-05-15

the gospel from Arkansas. l have heard
and read of the crime and atrocities of
the west, and of the depredations of the
savage Indians but l aw dumbfounded,
and little did | think 1 was now among
savages, or would here meet with such
monsters as this man seems to be. Get
my baggage and will leave your house
at once and seek some Christian gentle
man who will harbor me over night, and
in the morning | will leave this place
where such monsters are tolerated" The
reverend gentleman displayed his indig-
nation with all sincerity, but was quiet
ed somewhat when the landlord explain
ed that the monster" was none other
than a railroad engineer, and that the
people killed by him were killed by be-
ing run over by the cars accidentally.
The parson was satisfied with the expla-
nation given, but was not pleased much
to see the gentleman make so light of
the matter of taking human life. He lee
tured the party for few moments, and
concluded by saying that he would not
patrOnize a company who employed men
who made so little of taking a PERSONS
life, even if by accident. The next morn
ing Van Buskirk jumped upon his en-
gine and left the depot at 10 o'clock
with his train. He pulled out slowly
from the depot, but as he approached a
road-crossing near the outskirts of the
village. and for which he sounded his
whistle, he observed two men in a wag-
on with what seemed to be an unman-
ageable horse. They appeared to be
greatly frightened and almost bewilder
ed at the sight of the approaching train,
but did not leave their wagon. Breaks
were called for, ard everything done
that could be to stop the train; but be-
fore its speed was checked the horse
threw himself on the cattle-guard on one
side of the crossing, dragging the wagon
and its occupants after him The loco
motive struck them with crushing force,
killing one man and the horse. and Grip
pling the other man for life. When the
engineer looked out of his cab window,
to his great horror he beheld the man.
gled form of the preacher who the night
before had lectured the hotel party fol
the levity with which they treated such
sad subjects as killing people, and who,
having refused to ride on the train, had
hired a conveyance to carry him to his
destination. This was one of the saddest
events of the engineers life. The minis
ter's friends lived close by. and his body
was taken charge of by them and buried
The officiating clergyman in his dis.
course alluded to the hotel conversation
and his last words were, Truly, Provi
dence, thy ways are mysterious"
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1876-05-15
LOVES PRAYER.

Love me as thou mayst love the silvery light
OF some far. shimmering moonbeam faint and small
That glides across thy foot summer night
o love, but do not love me not at all
Love me thou did'st love, little child
The grasses the meadow high and tall,
Or blossoms in the forest sweet and wild-
love, but do not love me not at all
Love me as some faint music far away,
That pleasantly upon thine ear may fall
At stilly eve OF some long weary day
love- but do not love me not at all
Love the swift shadow OF the feet
OF her who should have been thy all in ALL
As she some other loved one few TO meet
o love, hut do not love me not at all.
Stuart Ste1ne
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1876-05-15


HINTS FOR THE HoME.-Clear out all
stoves and fues with care, TO prevent the
possibility Of rust and TO insure keep
ing them in good order through the sum
mer.
Begin to fix up the back yards, and
TO prepare the garden, removing all lit
ter, and getting things ready for plant
ing new flowers and vines, and setting
out those which have been housed dur
ing the winter.
Put up pretty and commodious bird
houses, so as to invite feathered new
corners to take up their quarters therein.
Now is the time. also. to mate your ca
naries.
Gradually change your daily diet;
partake Of less meat and more fresh veg
etables also, do not eat 50 heartily as
formerly. The system needs less food.
One feels sort Of languor and inert
ness, with loss Of appetite for substan-
tial food. though keen relish for salads
and like seasonable articles, and all may
benefit by moderation Of diet through
Lent.
Examine your cellars to see that there
are no surplus ashes there from winter
fires, and that they are free from damp
ness. Remove all rubbish and every
thing that might promote malaria.
Prepare 10 change heavy for light clo-
thing. and pack away winter garments
In places where moths do not enter.
Large paper bags. winch can be made Of
brown wrapping paper. with little
-four paste, are excellent for this pur-
pose. DO not change thick flannel un-
derwear until the cold weather is wholly
gone. and. by ali means. substitute sum
mer fannels for them
See that your refrigerator is clean,
sweet and cool. and free from all musti-
ness.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1876-05-15

NEW MExIcASs.-EVery day adds 10
the testimony against the wisdom Of adj
mitting the New Mexicans as self gov.
erning citizens Of this Republic. It is
taken for granted BY honest observers Of
both parties that, if the subject could be
treated aside from the interests Of party.
New Mexico would remain q Territory.
Says the correspondent Of the Exprsss I
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1876-05-15

Men Of the world hold that il is i'm
possible 70 do disinterested action, ex-
oept from an interested motive; for the
sake Of admiration. If for no grOsser.
more tangible gain. Doubtless they are
also convinced. that. when the sun is
showering light from the sky. he is only
standing there 70 be stared 1t.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1876-05-15
BOYS AND GIRLS TOGETHER.

Marital happiness has come near to
perishing utterly out of the world thro'
a misapprehensiOn of the relation of the
sexes, and it is for the mother to restore
it again to the world, by properly train
ing her boys to love and protect their
sisters, and for sisters TO be unselfshly
loyal to their brothers. 1t is as much
mothers duty to train her son to be
good husband, as her daughter to be a
good wife; and no hearth is the paradise
it might be if there are in it conflicting
opinions In regard to the natural duties
of husband and wife. To begin when
the boy and girl are first able to express
their preferences and their pleasures,
and also the might-makes-right opinions
which the lower nature always endeav-
ors to fetch to the surface, is the only
safe time and plan for the mother, if she
expects to perfect the characters of her
children. The boy should be taught re-
spectful consideration and a proper re-
linquishing of his personal comfort for
the sake of his sister, and the reason of
this small sacrifice should always be Civ
en- to him. He should be instructed that
it is manly and noble, and that there is
pleasure in even little everyday hero
isms /; and that the stronger must be
gentle and helpful to the weaker. or
they will love the honor and glory Of
seeming to possess power The little
girl should be encouraged in her natural
tenderness and its pretty manifestations
to her brothers. She is happier in be-
lleving in their strength than in con-
sciousness of being endowed with it her
self. And yet she need not be instruct
cd that she has no force Of character.
When she must help or protect herself
she should know that she has reserved
forces that are always to be in waiting
for the time Of necessity. In the fami-
ly circle the mother is constantly in pos
session of opportunities for bringing out
and perfecting the manliness Of her boys
and the womanliness of her girls; and
she ought to commence this instruction
as soon as they understand her words.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1876-05-15

A mountain is made up Of atoms, and
friendship of little matters, and if the
atoms hold not together, the mountain
is crumbled into dust.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1876-05-15
HERDS GRASS SEED
AT HALLS.
Hemingway's History
VERMONT!

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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1876-05-15

A good part Of the common sense Of
an elder day. is the eommon nonsense Of
our own.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1876-05-15

Good and bad men are each less %
than they seem.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1876-05-15
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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-04-27
LOUIsIANk'S FRIENDS.

Those eminent Democrats, Randall. Of
Pennsylvania, and Holman. of Indiana,
whose election caused so much joy in
the Democratic camp in this city in 1874,
have just been defeated in a little scrim-
mage about an appropriation of $4,000
for the New Orleans mint. Were this the
first act of enmity to Louisiana on the
part Of this pair of precious peace Demo-
Gratis, we might, perhaps, pass it over in
silence. We do not suppose the pitiful
sum Of fourteen thousand dollars will
benefit this city or its mint next year
much more than the last appropriation
did. 1t was barely sufficient to pay the
salary of the director and Office expenses.
Not coin has been made in consequence,
and we do not expect any more a. the re.
suit Of the niggard gift which Messrs.
Randall and Holman opposed. If
these elegant Democratic twins, who were
thrown up by the tidal wave, wished to
fix the amount at $40, 600 instead of tho
plttance named there would be no need
for their Democratic friends here to hang
their heads in shame at the mention of
their names. But such was OF the case.
Like the appropriation for the levees, it
was opposed because the successful Dem
ocratic politicians Of forty years ago pur-
sued the same policy Of opposition to ap-
propriations for objects outside their own
congressional districts. If there had
been proposition to dredge the Susque-
hanna. or the Wabash, tho principle
would have been different, you see. But
not dollar fof Southern Improvements,
is the motto. of such Democrats as these.
How many fiery speeches against the
civil rights bill Oh: the Kellogg usurpation
will it now take to satisfy the Louisiana
Democracy that such Northern Democrats
as Randall and Holman are the friends of
The South!
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-04-27

dpstisspgt prey1e 80 hns aFtGs Be.
fore man can take his family I'd
the theatre he must have the means
70 meet all primary demands upon
bis wages in somewhat tho or1Ss
that We have, statea. 1T IS ~ .-ssttan
speculstor can take . private boz, the
master mechanics can All the theatre,
while the busy operatives will crowd all
the places Of cheap access open to them.
It is an extremely, difficult matter to con-
vince those who conduct our public en-
terprises that they have any interest
whatever in the employment Of the wages
Of tho people. The only lnerchantatle
commodity which the politician looks at
is the popular vote.
If, however, our property holders, men
Of enterprise, and even the caterers of
public amusements, would reflect, they
will be satisfied that before any one of
these agencies can be placed on q per-
manent footing this city. must. Offer the
Industrial inducements, with the facilities
of travel, which alone attract population
from abroad, and enable the public to
patronize the drama, literature and the
inc arts.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-04-27
THE DECLINE OF OUR DRAMATIC ENTER.
TAINMENTS,

THE DECLINE OF OUR DRAMATIC ENTER.
| TAINMENTS.
We have taken some admissions that
the stagnation Of our progress here does
not proceed exclusively from. political
causes. Property holders and men of
business perceive that population occu-
pied principally with the merchandise of
Office can not advance as rapidly in wealth
and numbers as if some other pursuit was
recognized.
Among other consequences Of indus
trial depression has been the decline of
dramatic representation. We have had
five principal theatres. OF these, the
Opera House has closed, the st. Charles
changed its managemenment under losses
avowedly disastrous, and the Varieties
management has been struck with that
common paralysis of all enterprises,
the injunction. The management of the
Academy of Music has survived the
calamities, and We may presume it is be-
cause OF q more PRACTICAL knowledge of
the popular taste or better personal ca
pacity to cater for them: The drama
languishes, but not from want of inclina-
ton or taste On the part Of the people.
Perhaps no population is more fond of
spectacle than that Of New Orleans We
may see fifty thousand people line the
sidewalks to. witness a procession, while
the theatres aye comparatively empty at
the same season.
The want Of a popular ability to patron.
ize the drama prevents the importation
Of lyric artists from Europe. 1t renders
it. difficult to- attract theatrical stars from
the North. It renders the business of |
dramatic purveyipg precarious. First |
class talent will pay better amid the rich |
and populous centres Of trade and manu.
features than here.
1t has not perhaps occurred to either
our men Of enterprise or to our politicians
that not merely the food and rents of the
people depend upon the encouragement
Of industry, but that the very amusements
OF the people must suffer from the want
Of ability TO crafty even the most simple
tastes Of the people. Wages, when men
'arn them, are apportioned - follows:
!. Bread; 2 Clothing; 8. Rents; 4: Lux
azfee, amoag< which ere theatrical and |
othet asnusenenss. We do not forget that
whisky often takes rank in this catalogue,
either as necessary or as Injurious ele-
ment Of social subsistence. But the in.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-04-27

Sam had been dispatched to the house of
. neishbor to bling homo fugitiva pigeon.
He vas sent to the pigeon house to reclaim
H. and svailed himself Of the occasion to
abSasct the mste pigeon and eoqessl it
vaAse Ak CeeG -0a inquiry - hene Aex.
he eauIs " Tie additional sid, s.u
Assmed for tho first time conscious Of the
inst, and exclaimed! "Dat onei I spec
dat piRia muss follered me-"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-04-27

A rock fifty by one hundred feet in Size
is said to be moving from the top of Look
out mountain Ut the rate of one inch an
hour, and the people have been warned not
to travel over. the road at the foot of the
mountain.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-04-27

Mr.. Stone, who is governing Mississippi,
vas elected State Senator from his dis
ss'ot. He became Governor BY accident on
tho retreat of Governor Ames. 1t IL not
understood how he is the choice Of "the
people" az to his present position.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-04-27

The traveller who thinks he will take an
afternoon stroll about the centennial
grounds and see all that can be seen, does
not consider that he must walk eighty -four
miles before he can finish the.walks of all
grounds and every building.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-04-27

A number Of editors have put up figns in
their counting rooms, mo cestspnial cor
respondents wanted and during the sum-
mer it will be relief to occasionally read
> journal which discusses other subjects
than sffAble hotel clerks and polite conduc-
tors at and on the way to the exposition.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-04-27

The cable reports fire in Glasgow; Scot
land, but neglects to say which machine
Wa on the ground first; also the words
supposed to be the work of an incendiary,"
we're omitted.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-04-27

4 New York psper says. ut b !estimated
thst the pan bearers st A. T. btewarts
funeral represented @20, 0oo, 000." II they
had represented sincere mourners it would
have been quite - satisfactory to deceased.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-04-27

A fashion paper says: "a new style of
Washington veil is. tleah color, with tinge
OF rose.running through it." 1t is just pos
sible that "nose" was intended in place of
s.rosA,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-04-27

The Independent Gays Joaquin Miller has
often been taken for A. T. Stewart, the
resemblance was 80 close; but when the
poet asked for loan of 8 he was always
AofNcted
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-04-27

The Philadelphia police force will be in
creased by 500 additional men this year.
They will be able to arrest the attention of
tho whole world.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-04-27

Mississippi papera soy that cotton fac
tsries are to be built. ct Osyks and Port
0ibson. A better civilization will come
through industry.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-04-27

Mrs.. Dom Pedro 10 very sensible sort of
woman and travels with the Emperor. The
consequence 10 that his highness is not
kissed 80 much - King Kalakaua was.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-04-27

A traveller abroad has heen going on tho
Tower of London, and reporting himself -
ON tour of england.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-04-27

Nebrsska Democrats know very little
about Governor Tlden, and they prefer
him for President
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-04-27

The Cardiff Giant has been Knocked down
for e35. If he had been healthy, or any
thing but mere skeleton, it could not have
been done.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-04-27
''HOLD THE FORT"

Rooms AMERICAN. UNION CLuB,l
New Orleans, April &c, 1876.
Regular meeting of the American Union Club
FRIDAY EVENING. twenty eighth instant. 1t hall.
past seven o'clock.
-, T. S. JOHNSON, President.
7. W. BATON, Secretary ap27 2t
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-04-27

Beecher has been lecturing on THE Min.
istry Of Wealth." Esalary OF $4,000 given
to q preacher ought to come under that
head
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-04-27

Harry Wright, the base ball player, is an
intersstiag invalid. Give his stick to
George, he will never bat any more.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-04-27

Tho latest sgony-CominR home at two
o'clock in the naFning and hearing gentle
voice inquire where You have been.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-04-27

The May festival Of the .German-Ameri-
can schools will be held ct Oakland Riding
Park Sunday and Monday, April 80 and
= Nay I. :.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-04-27

It is said the real name of Henry Irving,
tho English trsgedian, is Brcdrip. It is .
name to swear BY.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-04-27

1t il proposed to name . street in Paris
s'February," in honor Of Republican vic
tory. 1t will take . month to find il.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-04-27

to approach each other was reported
- . stsnd-off.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-04-27

The sverege policeman is more active
than thoughtful. He does not cudgel bis
brain 30 much ~ he cudgels the brains of
other people.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-04-27

1t has been decided that James Gordon
Bennett will be married when he gets
ready. He thinks society is too busy about
-hie Affairs.