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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-08-25
AT SiStOYa.

Sistova, says Edward King, of the
Boston Journal, was inhabited by n
large number of wealthy Turks, who
have doubtless left much treasure buried
in the neighborhood. All the visitors
have brought back great quantities
of plumber in the shape of elegantly
printed and bound Turkish books, caps,
pipes, slippers, good red wine, which
is not especially stimulating, an which,
despite the famous protest of the Khoran,
seems to have been the product of some
Turkish vineyards. 1t appears that it
was agreed by the Bulgarians that every
one who wished distinctly to espouse
the Russian cause should place a chalk
mark representing a cross upon his
house, and should wear the word
christian upon his arm, or shoulder,
in short, declare his preference for the
Christian faith in some marked manner.
The whole town therefore now presents
a curious appearance; it seems, at first
sight, as if every house in town had a
cross upon it. 1t is announced on very
good authority that the Turks, who are
not lacking in rough shrewdness, marked
their houses with the sacred symbol, and
thus escaped the pillege which they
feared T'his 10 highly nsshshle
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-08-25
WONDERFUL WATCHES.
Curious Pieces of Mechanism Relics Of the
Olden Time.

Ofuth
A watch about the size of an egg, said
to be made by Russian peasant, Is now
exhibited in st. Petersburg. Within it
is represented the tomb of Christ, with a
stone at the entrance and the sentinels
on duty. While spectator is admiring
this curious piece of mechanism the
stone is suddenly removed, the sentinels
drop, the angels appear, the women
enter the sepulchre and the same chant
is heard which is performed in the
Greek church at eve. A watch somewhat
larger, still small enough fora capacious
pocket, was shown at the meeting of the
society of antiquaries few wears since;
it had an alarm, and showed whether the
hour was morning or afternoon in allego-
rical figures representing morning, noon,
evening and night, which presented
themselves to view at proper times.
Other figures told Il e day of the week
and month, the name of the months, the
phases of the moon, etc.; but the
figures of this machine were not dolls,
but were engraved on revolving discs. A
watch at present in the Swiss museum is
small enough to be inserted in the top
of pencil case. Yet it's tiny dial not
only indicates hours, minutes and
seconds, but also days of the month. 1t
is relic of the times when watches were
inserted in snuff-boxes, shirt studs,
earrings, breast-pins, and even finger
rings. George iii. carried one of these
little time-keepers, which was set IN a
ring like jewel it contained one hun
dred and twenty different parts, and Just
about as many grains, so that the parts
averaged one grain each, the balance
wheel and pinion weighing the seven
teenth part of a grain. The king was
so well pleased with the wonder that he
rewarded the skillful donor with five hun
dred guineas. Mary Queen of Scots had
a watch made in the shape OF o death s
head. The forehead of the skull bears
the symbols of death, the scythe and the
hour-glass placed between palace and a
cottage, to show the impartiality of the
grim destroyer; at the back of the skull
is Time destroying all things, and at the
top of the head are scenes of the garden
of Eden and the crucifxion. The watch
is opened by reversing the skull, placing
the upper part of it in the hollow of the
hand and lifting the jaw by hinge; this
part being enriched by engraved repre-
sentations of the Holy Family, angels,
and shepherds with their focks. The
works of the watch form the brains OF
the skull, and are within silver
envelope, which acts as a musical-toned
bell, while the dial-plate serves as the
palate.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-08-25
How Liquors are Made.

At the recent meeting of the American
Temperance Union in Cooper Institute,
New York, Mr.. Eli johnson said: "Two
years ago a prominent wine importer
died in this city. Among his. books no
record of single invoice of wine was
found, but in his cellar machinery for
making it was discovered. There are
beer factories which can ma.e beer in
fifteen minutes, without a particle OF
hops or malt. I had heard that drum
mers of liquors no longer carried around
samples of liquors. They took box OF
drugs instead, from which to manu-
facture their wares. For long time l
tried to obtain similar box, but failed to
do SO. Finally young physician COM
mitted suicide, induced by use of poison
GUS liquor. Among his effects was found
one of these sample cases. Here it is. !"
The lecturer showed black tin box, i'll
which were several bottles containing
colored liquids. He continued: " In
this box were essential oils for making
eight kinds of brandy, six of whisky,
four of gin and two of wine. Each OF
these bottles is guaranteed to make
twenty gallons of liquor. There is a
house in this city that manufactures
these articles. This bottle of oil made
by them contains material for twenty
gallons of French brandy. They also
issue a book of directions" which he
showed, (Which specifies one hundred
different oils for manufacturing drinks.
All are made of different parts of alcohol,
water, sugar, tartaric acid and other del
eterious ingredients, together with the
essential oil. The oil is the only change
made in any of them. This bottle is
guaranteed to make twenty gallons of
port wine. 1t is what physicians order
for sick people" ..
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-08-25
A CHAPTER ON SMOKE.
The Immense Revehde from the Tobacco
Interest for the Past fiscal Year,

Interest for the Past fiscal Year.
Below will be found a statement OF
the reveniie received from each depart
ment of the tobacco interest for the
fiscal year which ended June 80, 1877.
1t is the largest receipt on record,
says the Tobacco Leaf, since the mau-
giration of our internal revenue system,
reaching an aggregate of $41, log, SAG. go,
against $59, 795, ,83991 in 1876, an in
crease of 81 ,311 ,207.01. In the number
of cigars made the past year there hhs
been falling off as compared with the
returns for the fiscal year 1876 of 2S,-
796, ,241, the production. in 1877 being
1900, OIL, 155, and in 1876 / 1928, 6O7, 1896.
The production of cigarettes largely In
creased during the last fiscal year, q
comparison for two years showing 49,
064, 257 for 1877, and 77,420,586 for
1875, an increase in 1877 of 72,643,67
Manufactured tobacco shows gain in
1877 over 1876 of 1855, 713 pounds, the
aggregate production being respectively
112, 719, 228 pounds in 1877, and 107,-
063, 3,516 pounds in 1876. Snuff in 1877
exhibits a gain of LOG, 1921 pounds, the
returns being 8, 424, ,048t pounds, against
3,317, ,086 pounds in 1876. Stamps for
tobacco and snuffintendedii for export sold
at ten cents each, represent in value $8,-
009. 60 in 1877, and Sc, 691. 80 in 1876, an
increase in 1877 of $1.315.30. The
number of dealers in leaf tobacco in 1877
appears to be less than in 1876, the
revenue derived from special taxes on
leaf tobacco dealers amounting in 1877
to $95, ,089. Is, and in 1876 to $109, $50. .45,
the tax on each dealer being $25. Retail
dealers in leaf tobacco, whose special
tax is $500, and fifty cents for each 81
of sales in excess of 1000, paid $3.312. 81
in 1876, and only $2, 1888. "a in 1877, q
difference of 1919. II in favor of 1877.
AS the revenue derived from this source
is chiefly in the way of penalties fol
violation of law, the inference may be
drawn that fewer irregularities in the
sale of leaf tobacco at retail occurred il
1877 than in 1876. From cigar manu-
facturers there was received in specia
taxes at $40 each, $155, ,289.98 in 1877
and $153, 07526 in 1876. Manufac
turers of tobacco paid in special taxes,
at $40 each, 81, 400. So less in 1877 thar
in 1876, the respective contributions be
ing SO, 1881 in 1877, and $40, 1898 il
1876. Dealers in manufactured tobacco,
whose special tax is IS per annum, paid
$21, ,O63. As less the past year than in the
preceding one. There seems to have
been fewer tobacco peddlers in 1877
than in 1876, as the revenue from that
source shows decrease of So, 594.57.
The following table shows the quantity
of tobacco and snuff and the number OF
cigars and cigarettes returned for taxa
ton in 1877:
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-08-25
Battle Bunny.
(MALvERN HILL, 1862.


I"After the men were ordered to lie down,
white rabbit, which had been hopping hithe
and thither over the field swept by grape an,
musketry, took refuge among the skirmishers
IN the breast OF corporal. Report of N
Battle Of Md1cerN Hill
Bunny, lying in the grass,
Saw the shining columns pass,
Saw the starry banner fly,
Saw the chargers fret and fums,
Saw the tapping hat and plume;
Saw them with his moist and shy,
Most unspeculative eye,
Thinking only, in the dew,
That it was fine review
Till flash, not all of steel,
Where the rolling caisson's wheel
Brought q rumble and a roar
Rolling down that velvet floor,
And like blows of autumn fail
Sharply thrashed the iron hail.
Bunny, thrilled by unknown fears,
Raised his soft and pointed ears,
Mumbled his prehensile lip,
Quivered his pulsating hip,
AS the sharp vindctive yell
Rose above the screaming shell:
Thought the world and all its men,
All the charging squadrons meant,
All were rabbit hunters then,
All to capture him intent.
R1nny was not much 10 blame:
Wiser folk have thought the same
Wiser folk, who think they spy
Every LII begins with "I."
Wildly painting, here and there
Bunny sought the freer air,
Till he hoped below the hill,
And saw, lying close and still,
Men with muskets in their hands.
(Never Bunny understands
That hypocrisy of sleep,
In the vigils grin they keep,
AS recumbent on that spot
They elude the level shot,
One-a grave and quiet man,
Thinking of his wife and child
Ear beyond the Rapidan,
Where the Androscoggin smiled
Felt the little rabbit creep,
Nesting by his arm and side.
Wakened from strategic sleep,
To that soft appeal replied,
Drew him to his blackened breast,
And
But you have guessed the rest.
Softly DER that chosen pair
Omuipregery love and care
Drew a mightier hand and arm,
Shielding them from every harm;
Right and left the bullets waved,
Saves the savior for the saved.
N4hA hAliAuAs that equal 6raoe
God extends in every place,
Little difference he scans
'Twixt a rabbits God and mans.
BRET HARTE.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-08-25
A MA1pEN's ADVENTURE WITH ASNAKr.

A AMAIDEN's ADVENTURE WITH SNAKE
"A Calaveras (Cal. paper says Miss
Getchell, while sitting out doors few
days ago, fell asleep when she woke
up she found herself unable to move,
and looking around noticed large snake
lying on one of her arms, making low
Missing noise. For some little time she
was unable to move, and felt peculiar
thrilling sensation p; she finally, however,
moved one of her, arms, and the power
being broken she got up. The snake
still lay there, but she says she could
make no eSertion to Rill Il, and turned
aud left 1t, The srpls nads no effort ID
hurt hssi
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-08-25

A Chicago young woman alarmed the
house by standing on chair, with her
skirts drawn tight around her feet, and
screaming: Mother! Motherll Here II
a greatlll big!!!ll awfullllll nastyllllll
mouse!llll!ll" She was rescued, and in
half an hour had pounded her little sister
black and blue, eaten large pan Of
cold beans, and gotten oil ready to look
sweet when Charley eptne 10 take her
out atlyipg,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-08-16

A New CEMENT-A new cement for
glassware has been discovered, which is said
to have the quality of being unaffected by
boiling water. 1t is also free from another
Objectionable feature of china and glass ce.
ments, as it does not dis6gure by dark line
along the junction. The method of making
this cement (Which must be used when fresh),
is to add FIVE parts of solution of gelatine,
one part of solution Of acid chromate of
lime. The articles, after the broken surfaces
have been united with this cement, must be
exposed to strong sunlight for few hours
and meanwhile should be held in the proper
position under considerable pressure from a
wire or string. A fracture thus repaired in
glassware is said to be hardly perceptible.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-08-16
OUR LIBERAL OFFERS.

No. l.-For q club Of subscribers, at $3.50
each, we will give streble silver-plated BUTTER
No. 2..For club Of subscribers, at $2.50 each,
we will give one copy of the family edition (coth
binding) Of SMITHS ABRIDGED BIBLE DC
TIONARY, the publishers price of which Is
The BSs 10 1r ss and send the
one year to any single subscriber not in q club.
No. 3.-For club Of 10 subscribers. at $3.50
each, we will give copy Of the ENQUIRER one
year, or q set OF six treble silver-plated TEA
SPOONS, worth $500.
No. 4.-For club of Is subscribers, at $3.50
each, we will give one set-six OF each-Hard
Rubber Handle TABLE EKNIVESAND FORKS,
the manufacturers price Of which is $500.
No. 5.-For club Of 18 subscribers, at $50
each, we will give either a treble silver-plated
SYRUP CUP. worth $500; or set Of six treble
silver plated TABLE SPOONS, worth $500.
No. 6.-For club Of 1s subscribers, at $50
No. For q club Of 20 subscribers, at $2.50
each we will give one set Of six solid cast steel
oval-handle TABLE KNIVES, and one set OF six
facturer's price of which articles is $1,000.
No. s.-For a club of 80 subscribers, at $3.50
EACH we will give full set extra superfne. full
oval ivory handle eTABLEKNIVES,w with silver
plated blades and full set of treble silver plated
which articles is $500.
No. 9.-For club Of 40 subscribers, ct SEQ
each, we will give one No. 8 TROPIC COOKING
STOVE, with pipe and q full set Of fixtures, the
manufacturers price Of which is 5000.
No. 10.-For club Of 40 subscribers, at $3.50
each. we will give one three-quart, treble silver
plated COMMUNION SERVICE, consisting OF
SIX pieces, worth $40.
No. 19.-For club Of IS subscribers, at $3.50
each, we will give WEED SEWING MA
CHINE Walnut Plain Half Case, with two Draw.
era and Drop Leaf, the manufacturers price OF
which is $75.
NJ Specimens of the Sewing Machines, and
nearly all the other articles included in the above
pre-nium list can be seen and examined at our
publication office; and in all cases we guarantee
that the Premiums furnished to those entitled
to receive them, will be equal to the specimens
shown
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-08-16

p6r An old Highlander, rather fond of his
toddy, was ordered by his physician, during
temporary illness, not to exceed one ounce
of spirits daily. The old gentleman was du-
bious as to the amount, and asked his son, a
'schoolboy, how much an ounce was. "Six-
teen drachms make one ounce" was the re-
ply. "Sxteen drains! What an excellent
doctor!" exclaimed the Highlander. "Run
and tell Donald M'Tavish and big John to
come doom the nicht."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-08-16

MAID AND MISTRESS. lady of q certain
age, very we'll preserved, too, is having her
hair combed by her maid, chit of seventeen,
who, after the manner of ladies' maids, is
praising her mistress beauty extravagantly
"Well, Minette," says her mistress, with a
satisfied glance at the mirror, "what would
you give to be as handsome as I ann"
49," replied the handmaiden, with sim.
per, "what you would give to be as young as
Iam!'
The betting is thousand to one, and nc
takers, that that lady's maid will not grow
gray in the service of that particular mis-
tress
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-08-16

na% If calico dress is washed carelessly,
starched stiff, summed day or two, and half
ironed, it is not very comely sight. But
if quickly dried in the shade, very thinly and
evenly starched, and ironed on the wrong side
so that it will not shine, it will look like a
new dreess for long time Many pretty
blue prints and cambrics fade when washed
in the usual way. If they are washed the
first time in strong salt and water, or water
to which a little beef's gall is added, the col.
ors will set so that they will always be as
handsome as at first, and can be washed ever
after like other colored goods.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-08-16

"THANK GoD, Won EEs DEAD."-A friend
of the writer was once travelling in stage
coach in New England, and arrived at a vii
lage at 9 o'clock, in the evening, where the
vehicle was to remain until morning. Hav.
ing some acquaintance in the town, he went
out Immediately to call upon one of them.
Returning to the tavern at midnight, he found
all the beds in the house occupied but one of
dozen cots that had been put up temporari-
ly in the parlor, for it was "court week"
at that county seat. During the day my
friend had been greatly amused by fellow
passenger, very lively young Frenchman.
Where he was that night my informant did
not know when he retired to the unoccupied
cot in the parlor, but soon found out. The
sleepers in the other cots were making might
hideous" with snoring in varied cadences,
some with long-drawn nasal sounds, and all
in discord. At length one of the snorers
brought up with snort and was suddenly
silent, when the young Frenchman, who occu.
pied cot at the further end of the room, and
had been annoyed by the noise ofthe sleepers,
cried out: Thank God, von ees deadp'
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-08-16
WHO WAS CASABIANCA &?

Owen Casabianca was a native of Corsica,
on which island he was born in the year
1913. His father was Louis Casabianca, a
distinguished French politician and naval
commander and the friend of Napoleon. He
was Captain, at this time. of the Orient, one
of the largest vessels in the French navy, a
magnificent ship-ofwar, carrying one hun
dred and twenty guns, and five hundred sea-
men. Of Casabianca's mother we know but
little, save that she was young and beauti-
full Corsican lady, and devotedly attached to
her son. Owen was her only child, a hand.
some, manly little fellow, with her beauty in
his flashing eyes and dusky hair She died
while he was yet quite young. and when the
green sod was placed above her grave, the
boy left the pleasant valley under the smiling
hills of Corsica to go with his father and
tread the hard deck of a war vessel. Mere
child as he was, Casabianca soon grew to love
his fathers dangerous calling, and became a
favorite with all on board. He was made
mdshipman, and at the early age of ten years
partici pated with his father in the battle of
the Nile. The ship caught fire during the
action. Soon after, Captain Casabianca, the
father, was wounded by musket ball. Not
yet disabled, he was struck in the head some
minutes later by splinter which laid him
upon the deck insensible. His gallant son,
unconscious of the chieftain's doom, still held
his post at the battery, where he worked like
the hero he was. He saw the flames raging
around him he saw the ships crew deserting
him one by one, and the boy was urged to
flee. With courage and coolness beyond his
years, he refused to desert his post. Worthy
son of Louis Casabianca, be fought on and
never abandoned the Orient till the whole of
the immense vessel was in flames. Then seek
ing refuge on floating mast, he left the
burning ship behind him. But he was too
late. The final catastrophe came like the
judgment doom. With an explosion so tre-
mendous that every ship felt it to the bottom,
the Orient blew up, and from among the
wreck the next morning was picked up the
dead, mangled body of the young hero, whose
story, romance and poetry can not ma Ike more
heroic than it was.-Youths Companion.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-08-16

TOMATO CATsUp.-Take bushel of ripe
tomatoes, wash clean, and boil in large ket-
tie, with only enough water to keep them
from burning, for an hour. Rub through a
fine sieve to take the seeds out. To every
quart ofjuice add one tablespoonful of ground
mustard, one each of ground cinnamon, cloves
and grated nutmeg, one tablespoonful of the
strongest black pepper, and three tablespoon
fuls Of fine salt. Boil slowly for two hours ;
then to each quart Of juice add half pint of
pure cider vinegar, and boil half an hour
longer. Bottle while hot and seal up with
tallow and rosin melted together. This cat
sup will keep for years, and does not require
to be shaken up before turning from the bot
tie. A porcelain kettle is best for its manu-
facture. Onions add to its flavor if boiled
with the tomatoes at first.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-08-16
The fart1 and fireside.
EXPERIENCE WITH THE CHUFA.

Mr.. Edisor-By the request of some far,
mers, I desire to have you publish my expe'
rience in raising chufas for hogs. | bought
one peck last spring at cost of $3.75. |
planted half an acre of common thin land
that would bring ten or fifteen bushels of corn
per acre. 1 made about sixty bushels OF chu'
fas, according to the amount | gathered from
one row. I turned nine hogs in for upward
of one month. They fattened the fastest |
ever had hogs to fatten. I took the hogs of
in order to sow wheat. There were a great
many left in the ground. They paid me the
best of anything ever raised for hogs. There
is nothing that will splice the corn crib and
fill the picking tub as WE'LL
will give you rule to plant them by
Break the ground we'll, then take small
tongue plow and run the rows off 2! feet.
Plant the seed about IS inches apart, one or
two seed per hill cover with the same plow
two furrows, and knock off with hoe or har.
row. Plant when you do your corn. 1t is
best to soak the seed in warm water before
planting.
The weight of bushel is fifty pounds, and
the number of seeds in pound is about 1900.
There are 1855 hills to the acre-rows D
by 18 inches There are about 10000 seed
to the bushel. The plants can be slipped
and trsnsplanted similar to sweet potatoes
j. D. COOPER, in Greenvile Enterprise.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-08-16

naE Make your orchards your poultry yards.
Fruit trees and poultry have an affinity for
each other in more ways than one. The busy
chicks find every bug, worm and egg that
sooner or later work harm to the trees, and
their droppings enrich and promote healthy
and vigorous growth. Clip their wings if
thew exhibit desire to climb for fruit.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-08-16
LIST OF PREMIUMS,

The articles comprising which have been adopt
ed by us with special reference to securing only
articles Of value, and which will prove servicea;
bic to those procuring them. The regular retail
price is given with each and they are just as good
as so much cash to those who receive them. All
the articles are put down in our schedule at man
ufacturers' regular retail prices, and cannot be
bought with cash any lower than the prices here
given. Premiums Nos. ], 2snd will be delivered
fhrouph the mails, to persons entitled to receive
them. free of cost The other Premiums will be
delivered at the expense for freight charges, of
those receiving them. In cases where Premiums
can be delivered at our publication Office, arrsnge-
ments may be perfected for reducing the freight
The charges for freight on the Silver Ware and
Cutlery Premiums will be from New York on
the Cooking Stoves from Greensboro, N. c.; and
on the Sewing Machines from Baltimore. Md.