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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-10-13
An Interesting Fact.

In Hildreth's " History of the United
States" it is stated that Manhattan
Island afterwards called New Amster-
dam; now the city of New York--was
bought by the Dutch from the Indians
for sixty guilders, or twenty-four dollars,
and this only about two hundred and
fifty years ago. And yet, if the pur-
chasers could have securely placed that
twenty-four dollars. where it would have
added to the principal, annually, interest
at the rate of seven per cent, the accu-
mutation would exceed the present mar
ket value of all the real estate in the city
and county Of New York.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-10-13
GUILDHALL, VT, SATURDAY, OCTOBER l3, 1877

her flushed and radiant face to the one
above her owu.
"My sweet little Samaritan !" he whis-
pered and although the widow could
not understand the happiness of Fifne,
it was clear to the heart of Miss Betty.
-Harper's WeekLu.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-10-13
NO. Al.
The Farmers Day.
BY HARRY ALDES.

BY HARRY ALDEN.
Up, when the larks to labor call,
Just as the suns first glances fall
Lovingly on the breeding soil,
Cheerful the farmer goes to toll;
Sober and honest, hearty and hale,
Thrift and industry never fail
Working, still working, till set Of sun,
And rest at last when the toll is done.
Contented he looks at the work of the day,
Then happily homeward takes his way;
A light in his window shines before
Brighter the light at his open door
The star of his home smiles welcome there;
"Thanks be to heaven the worlds so fair y
Heart speaks to heart, and husband and wife
Merit the Joy of their humble life.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-10-13

A New York paper says that the best
way to kill snakes is to give up drinking.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1877-12-14
The Mad Cows.

The cows belonging to Mr.. Monroe
Adams, of Cumberland, which were
bitten by mad dog some time ago'
and two of which died last week, acted
very strangely while under the inhu-
ence of hydrophobia. They showed
the greatest dread of water, and if any
was placed near them or thrown on
them, it greatly excited them. They
rushed wildly about and attacked the
hens; and if u stick was held out to
them they would snap at il like y dog,
ut the same time making II believing
noise. Soon after they began to foam
1T the mouth and have fits, and finally
became very weak, and were unable to
move. The one that is still alive is III
very weak condition, and crawls about
on its knees. 1t viii probably die soon.
The COWS had calves which We're tax
ing their milk at the time, but they
have shown no signs of the disorder
and it is not probable that they will be
affected in any way.
The same dog also bit several other
dogs in the vicinity and one Of them,
belonging TO Mrs. Harris, has since
died. The dog was not killed and is
probably still at large Mr.. Adams eX-
poets to recover the value of his COWS
from the town. Igoonsockd Patriot
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1877-12-14
No Fun i'm HIM.

One Of the members Of the Methodist
conference, recently held i'll Detroit,
Mich, was out for walk at an early
hour one morning, and while on How
ard street he encountered q strapping
big fellow who was drawing wagon 10
the blacksmith's shop.
Catch hold here and help me down
to the shop with this wagon and I'll buy
the whisky" called the fellow.
~ never drink, solemnly replied the
good man.
"Well, you can take a cigar.
81 never smoke.
The man dropped the wagon-tongue,
looked hard at the member, and
Asked
Don't you chew"
No Sir" was the decided reply.
you must get mighty lonesome,
unused the teamster.
81 guess Pm alright; ! feel firstrate =
"Ill bet you even that | can lay you
on your back" remarked the teamster.
Come now, lets warm up a little.
| never bet.
Well, let's take each other down for
fun, then. You are Us big rs | am, and
I'll give you the underhold."
=" | never have any fun" socmnly
answered the member.
We'll, am going to tackle YOU any
way. Here we 60
The teamster slid up and endeavored
to get neck-hold, but he had only just
commenced to fool about when he was
lifted clear Off the grass and slammed
against u trce-boX with such force that
he gasped half II dozen times before
he could get his breath.
Now you keep away from me-. eX-
claimed the minister, picking W his
cane.
/" Bust me if don't, replied the
teamster, as lie edged or What's the
use III lying, and saying you don't have
any fun III you, when you're chuck full
of it! Blame il You wanted TO break
my neck, didn't you? You just hang
around here about five minutes, you old
Texan, and III bring on Teller who'll
cave in your head"
!" never hang" said the minister, as
he sauntered off; and the teamster
leaned upon his wagon and mused
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1877-12-14
A Wife's Stratagenl.

There is Il certain well known gentle
man, resident of ward /, who not long
ago, was the hero Of little episode
which is altogether to good too be al
lowed to sink into ncwspapcrless OBJ
security lie had been passing the even
ing at friends, making one Of merry
cuchre party, and when he reached his
own residence it was qnite late, i'll fact
past II o'clock. On entering his sleep
ing-room lie noiselessly undressed and
crcpt into bed very quietly in order not
to disturb his wife, who was apparently
calmly sleeping, wrapped IN pleasing
dreams. The gentleman was glad to
think his bctter-half, instead Of sitting
up lis was her custom, though against
his repeated requests, had retired, and
SO took especial pains not to disturb her
reposc, and in few minutes was him-
self fast asleep.
1t was broad daylight when he awolle
the next morning, and the motlonlcss
figure beside him showed that his wife,
usually il quite early riser, had not yet
got up. lie thought it strange she
should not be up, and stranger that She
should be somdly sleeping; but feeling
still too sleepy to say anything, he
again consigned himself to slumbcr.
The sunlight was streaming into the
room when he again awokc, and still
his wife was sleeping beside him. Put
ting his hand on her head, and play
fully catching hold Of lock Of hair,
what was his surprise to find whole
head yield to his gentle pull, while u
sudden burst of laughter from II lady
looking into the room through the part
~ opened door told the gentleman that
something was wrong somewhere, and
rising on his elbow he discovered that
instead Of sleeping with his wife the
past night he had been reposing by the
Side Of dummy" which the partner
of his bosom had skilfully deckcd out
il I'LL the paraphernalia of sleeping
Venus. How the story got abroad IS a
mystery, hut one thing is certain, that
the gentleman who slept with the
dummy" never told il.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1877-12-14

city. The various Christian cmblcms
were covered with plaster and thin coats
Of paint, and mosaics, which could have
oflencd no one, were afterwards treated
in similar fashion. Large and heavy
exterior buttresses, rendered necessary,
quakes, were added by Selim II. and
Amurath III. but what might be con
sidered fortunate neglect was more or
less the fate Of st. Sophia until 1S47,
when il was placed in repair by the
Italian architect Foscati at the instance
of the Sultan Abdul Mcjid. Ills work
lasted through two years, and was com
pleted under great difficulties. Only
the zeal Of Reschid Pasha, it il said,
enabled him TO bring it to u successful
end
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1877-12-14
The Beauties Of Paris.

IL costs $4,000 annually to keep
the trees, strawberries, and seats upon
the boulevards and in the public squares
and gardens Of Paris in order 1t is es-
tinlatcd that the trees in the avenues
and boulcvards of Paris number -, 200;
those in the cemeteries, 10, 400, and
those in the tn, squares and courtyards
of various buildings, 300. There is
also 5000 seats for the accommodation
Of the public. The expense Of keeping
up all the extra mural recreation
grounds, exclusive Of the Bois de Bou-
lognc and the Bots dc Ninccnncs, is
rather more than $G0,0O0. The Bots dc
I,ouognc covers 2,l72 acres, and in
summer 10000 cubic feet Of water per
diem are used to lay the dust, while
more than 250O0cubic feet are required
to feed the ponds and cascades. The
I}ois dc Nincenncs covers 2,302 acres,
and consumes ncarly5O, OO0 cubic feet Of
water per diem.
a sum $4,000 il paid annually by the
projectors ofrcstHrnns and cafes for the
right of placing chairs and tables upon
the paycnlcnts in front Of their establish
mcnts and about half rs much is paid
by the owners Of shops for exhibiting
their goods outside their windows. The
ook-stalls, which are placed upon the
parapcts Of the Seine, and the boot
blacks and COMMISSIONERS contribute
to this sum All the unoccnpied corners
Of streets and public buildings, whore
rubbish finds its way III other large cities,
arc utilized and the municipality OBJ
tains ~ GOO for permission to erect stalls
there for the sale of knickknacks. A
much larger revenue is diriyed from
the klosks in which the newspapers arc
sold, and this privilege is lcascd!to n com
pany for u term of fifteen years, which
will expire II sum of so francs for
each kiosk, and has also to bear the
cost Of keeping them in rcpairand light
ing them. There are three hundred of
these klosks nj the present time, but the
number will shortly be increased to
three hundred and fifty The municipal
ity has the right Of appointing the
persons who rent the klosks from the
company, and fixing the rent, which
varies from ) frames to 30 frames II
month, according to the situation 81 the
kiosk, The company obtains q lnrgc
sum from the advertisements cut into
the glass or the kiosk windows, in addi-
ton to the rent paid by ncwsvcndcrs
In ordinary years the public vehicles
plying for hire IN the streets bring Il
revenue Of nearly $4,000, and there
are one hundred and sixty cab stands
to each of which is attached IN inspcc
tornppointcd hy the project Of police
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1877-12-14
Toilet Of a Japanese DamseI.

The Japanese have been called the
"French of the East. Pleasure IS to
them almost everything, and holidays
are numerous. The ladies are out on
these occasions in grent numbers. The
toilet of japanese damscl is q matter
Of no light consideration, and to be III
good time for the fair she must be up
and dressed long before the sun rises
behind the grcas sacred mountain, EuJi.
The long coarse trcsscs Of ravcn-black
hair must be washed, combed and
creased till the head shines like knob
of polished black marble, the cheeks
must be rougcd to the proper
tints, the throat, neck and bosom pow
cred carefully leaving, however, on
tho nape of the neck three lines Of the
original brown skin Of the owner, IN ac-
cordance with the rules Of Japanese
cosmetic art; the eyebrows must be
carefully rounded and touched with
black; the lips REDEEMED with cherry
paste, with patch ofgilding in the cen
ire When III this has been done, and
the layers Of clothes properly adjusted,
the " obi" or huge sash Of many colors,
tied in the knot Of prevailing fashion,
lhe cleanest Of white socks, and the
newest Of black lacquered clogs put on
the feet, the belle il ready, and with the
proper allowance ofpocket handkerchief
paper, her tobacco pouch, pipe, and
fan, she sails forth, turning her toes well
in, and playing in weilallectcd dcmurc-
ness with her fun Her mother is like
wise painted, combed and adorned; but
not u vcsligc Of eyebrow graccs her for
head, and her teeth are ~ black ~ Jet
according to the rules Of married wo-
men. Her rathcr is clean shaved, his
"qucuo or top-notsmoothly pasted on
his head and his amcnt new, still,
and shining with thc family crest en-
broided on back and sleeves. In the
streets there are hundreds Of nclghborS,
similarly dcckcd and nrrayed. bowing,
scraping, paying compliments, chatter
ing, laughing and pattcrlng along on
their high wooden clogs toward the
pleasnunce. Critical eyes examine
hcad-drcsscs and "obis, coqucttsh
eyes laugh and convey tender messages
from behind fans, thereby bringing
down reproofs from stern parental eyes,
which, however, soon Wrinkle nj some
Jest or well turned compliment, Every
thing is good-humor, happiness. and
enjoyment, and the cloudlcss blue sky
above, the occasional tWitter Of birds
for Japan is but poorly of for feathcred
Marbles and the glitter Of the sunshine,
all 90 TO make up II holiday picture
scarcely to be cqualled out Of Japan.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1877-12-14
SEQUEL to an English Needing.

A marriage was celebrated few days
ago in st. Augustine's church, shaw
street, Liverpool, and AZ a part of the
preparations, Mr.. William Stevenson,
upholstcrer, received orders from the
brides mother to lay down q roll OF
crimson baize from the door Of the
church along the aisle to the place where
the important and interesting proceed
ings Of the day were to take place.
After the ceremony Mr.. Stevenson went
to pick up bis crimson cloth from the
aisle with a view Of carrying it away.
lie succeeded III getting it into roll,
which he shouldered, and got the length
Of the door when he was suddenly pull
ed up by the sexton, who seized the
cloth and told him to leave il in the
church. The owner naturally asked
the reason Of this stoppage, and the an
swer was to the effect that the cloth
having been brought into the church
and used there, had been made holy
according to his theory, and having
hus been consecrated could not again
be removed without an act of sacrilege
being committed. An ecclesiastical
tug Of war then began between the
representative Of the church militant
and the rightful owner Of the goods.
Each managed to seize the baizc Il few
yards apart, and began pulling it with
might and main-the sexton TO get it
inside, and Mr. Stevenson to get it out
side the sacred edifce. "The tug took
place lust ut the door of the church,
and large crowd soon gathered TO wit
ness the novel contest IF right against
might The people cheered and laugh
cd; some cried shame but mcan-
while the two combatants continued to
pull with all their strength, until it be-
came evident that very soon there would
be nothing but shreds and patches to
fight about. Mr.. Stevenson, after en-
ploying his powers Of persuasion and
other means to no purpose for Il long
time, ut length left his cloth under pro-
test, and it was deposited i'll the vcstry
to await further steps which he will
take.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1877-12-14

THE Philadelphia clergymen are
happy over the announcement that the
permanent exhibition will close its
gates on Sunday. They have already
commenced the holding Of meetings
and the passing Of resolutions praising
the managers for their action. The
managers found that the people who
clamored for the Sunday opening would
not patronizc the exhibition in paying
numbers, So they concluded to try
their chance with tie church-goers, and
see if thcy would patronize i; sufficient
" to warrant keeping it open.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1877-12-14
A Joke on A Conductor.

On Friday mornings down train from
Orovillc, among other passengers, were
Sheriff Schneider, with two prisoners
en- route for San Quentin. The prison
crs being handcuilcd and shackled to-
gcthcr, the sheriff was not obliged to
keep his seat beside them. 1t SO hap
pcncd that when tho conductor passed
about for tickets, gentlemen, the
sheriff was not in company with his
prisoners, and the conductor stepped
before them and demanded tickets.
The prisoners both declared they had
no tickets, much to the surprise of the
conductor. You must pay Your fare,
gentlemen" continued the conductor III
louder and iirmcr language. But we
have no money, responded the passcn-
gers "'fhcn must stop the train,
clustered out the conductor "and put
YOU oil. " DO, If you please; YOU
would greatly obligc rs, remarked one
of the prisoners III solemn and car
nest voice, and is the conductor was
about TO ring the bell to stop the train
Is Let the two conyicts out, the sheriff
put III IN appearance and announced
that rather than see tho poor fellows
out in the cold between two stations ht
would pay their fare. Though the
laugh is ON the conductor, he tells il o.
himself with Il gusto. lIdpysuFe Appodi
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1877-12-14

southeast Missouri rivals California
III the size of its trees There was y
sycamore near Donaldson'S point, in
New Madrid county. ~ feet high. 1t
was hollow ut the base, within an open
ing III the west side through which i
man on horseback could easily ride and
turn ronnd III the cavity. it was blown
down by hurricane i'll 1860
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1877-12-14

MR. NoYhs, the United States minister
to Franco, has obtained the repeal Of
Tie order ~ which Mr. Bedcl ali
American citizen resident III France,
was foreibly put out If tie country dur
ing the recent election Il will he re-
membercd that this gentlcman's crime
was m uneoncealcd sympathy with the
republican candidate iii tile district i'll
which he resided. Mr. Bcdel is, ia fact,
1 Frcnchman, and has passed his whole
life III Franco, but is 4 native Of the
United states, and has not forfeited the
citizenship to which he heeame entitled
1t his birth.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1877-12-14

4 LARGE company Of easily guilcd in
divduals VAS vicumi1ed short time
back in u country town. BY means Of
posters announcing il grand sacred com
cert, and hy free distribution Of COM
plimentary tickets, bearing OH their
face this condition, No gentleman
admitted unless accompanied hy II
lady" large audience was gathered
ii the theatre. When the crowd began
to press through the doors, the ticket.
taker began shouting Allhaving COM
plimentary tickets will pass upstairs e
the gallery This was 4 dark, drcary,
hot place, not having the capacity for
seating comfortably moro than twe
hundred people. Those who pressed
forward with their tickets We're told that
4 il they did not wish to go to the gallery
they could IL admitted hy paying ii
dime apiece, Every man who appeared
with il complimentary ticket Of course
had Il lady with him, and felt u sort q
embarrassment il She VAS not his wife
OF intimate acquaintance, 50 he yielded
10 compulsion and paid rather than re
tire, 50 the scheme succeeded to the IS.
tent Of filling hehouse.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-30
Tournament.

Correspondence Of the Alexandria Gazette. !
FAIRFAX G. H.. Va, Aug. 29.-As an
uounceI the tournament came off on yesterday,
and was the largest attended since the war.
The charge to the knights was delivered by
Col. Samuel Simpson, Of this place, 10 q few
neat and we'll chosen remarks. r. r. Farr act
cd as marshal of the day, assisted by William
Ayrc, jr., and VIM. D. Wiilcoxen as hcrslds.
Thirteen Knights catered the arena 10 contend
for tho honors, and after spirited contest Of
about two hours tho tilt ended with the follow
ing result, viz Geo. Stewart crowned Miss
Pinkie Thomas queen Of love and beauty
Harry Wilicoxen crowned Miss Susie Moore
first maid of honor, Frank l.. Graham crowned
Miss Matte England second maid, and George
Watkins crowned Miss Mamie White third
maid.
The queen was beauty and grace porsoniied,
and her maids compared with her very favoraby
indeed.
The coronation address was delivered by Geo.
e. BIincoe, esq, of this place, in q speech OF
about ten minutes, when dancing commenced
aud was kept up until dawn.
During the riding MIR. VIM. Thomas, son Of
the Lieutenant Governor, was kicked By Mar
shal WilIcoYen's horse, and had his knee cap
broken. He suffered great deal last night,
but is doing very we'll to-day. Theodore Bally
was also run into by knight, but not seriously
hurt,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-30
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TREWEEKLY By
EDGAR SNOwDEN-
THURSDAY EVENING, AUGUST 80, 1877

Emigration schemes continue to be agitated
in different parts Of The country-n the North
err cities for the avowed purpose of taklog the
surplus white labor to the West, aud 10 South
Carolina with the asserted object of sending the
colored people to Africa. AS labor is too abun-
dauti 10 the Northeru cities and as the negroes
arc too numerous in South Carolina, move
is probably necessary, but instead OF making
the West and Afric's sunny shore the destl-
patton of the emigrants let them turn their
tootsters to Virginia. Withio her ample Dor
ders homes cso be f,uud for all VINO come,
aud with industry and economy all who 90
come can max, liviogs it not fortunes.
Witbia ten niles Of some Of her cities
this for iUstapoe-iands Can be bought as low
as 10 the unsettled West, and if there be
any doub:s Of their fertility passing glimpse of
the crops already harvested, aud Of the iuzuricnt
corn now growing upon farus Immediately ad.
Joining, will suffice to dispel them. Let the
emigration societies turn their attention to the
untitled fields Of Virginia if they wish to con
suit the health, happiness aud prosperity OF
tie euigrauts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-30

Troops arc pouring TO tie trout st the rate OF
Il, 900 per day. Three battalions come from
Batoum. Large numbers OF Albaulao Volun'
tecrs are arriving to join Suleiman Pasha. They
have exchanged their OLD gus tor Martini
Henry rifles. No decisive action will take place
at the Shipka Pass Until the arrival Of reinforce
ments on one or both sides.
The Standards correspondent at the Russian
headquarters telegrspbs under date of Monday
as follows The losses up TO tie present time
are no less than II 900 on both sides GabroVa
is full Of wounded. 1t is rumorcd that Generals
RadetZky and Demtrosky are wounded. Prl1ce
Mirsky seems still to BE- between Selvi and
Loftscha, but communication is SO difficult that
the fact is Uncertain. Bebroya has been burned
by irrcguIars from Easgrad
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-30

In reference to the claim Of an old Alexandria
family to certain lands in West Virginia, an ac
count Of which we copied from tho New York
Herald some days sluce. an old citizen tells US
that Marsteller & Young were really engaged
10 the ship-bread and cracker baking business,
which was carried 90 extensively here 10 the
early part Of this century, large shipments not
only of such bread but of -four being made to
the West Iodies and to Cudiz, Lisbon and
Oporto while the war was going on against the
French in Spain, but as to thirty ships being sent
out at one time by hat firm alone, it Isl mistake
The firm failed about the year 1911. Mr.
Young died in the early part of the war with
Great Britain, but if he lost lis reason nobody
about here was aware of it. Large tracts OF
land were SOLD here by spectators at the close
Of the revolutionary war, aud twenty years or
more after amounting 10 some cases to as much
as 500, 900 acres, as some deeds here will per-
haps show.