davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-03-01
LOng.Sighted Ones.

1t is an interesting fact that there are
very few persons in the world possessing
peculiar keerness of vision enabling
them to see certain planets with the un-
aided eye. People with the ordinary
power of sight usually see six of the stars
of the Pleiades; Kepler mentions one
person, who, with the naked eye, could
see fourteen, and Littrow another who
saw sixteen. DR.. Dawes, an English
clergyman and astronomer, was remark
able for his powers of distinguishing
very faint spots of light; and Mr.. Q. M.
Ward, an amateur astronomer, in the
north of ireland, is known among scien-
titic men for having viewed two of the
four moons of Uranus with so small and
simple help as o four-inch telescope.
In this country, Mr.. S. W. Burnham, of
Chicago, is noted for the particularly
acute vision which reveals to him double
stars. The astronomers of other lands
often call upon him to decide vexed
questions relating to these stats.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-03-01
California Maryels.

According to correspondent, the
California coast is full of marvels.
Every year brings something new to the
surface. Things extraordinary in size,
character and mystery are turning up
every day. When California was first
settled, gold was the great thing. The
soil appeared to be heap of dust. 1t
took long season to find out how rich
this country was in everything that per.
talns to agricultural life. A single
nights rain will turn these dust hills
into verdant pasture. The grasses are
annual. They must be re.sown every
year, unless the seed hidden in the earth
is sufficient for new crop. Even in the
absence of rain, cattle turned out on
what seems to be plain or hillside, dry
as ashes, pick up good living on what
is known as the dry crop. The valleys
are hot-beds of vegetation. This is true
of the San Jose valley, the Napa valley
and the Sonoma valley. Fields are laid
out by the mile. The wheat fields are
small when they embrace only one
hundred acres. They are large when
they are thirty miles long. The taste
here is for huge farms. The land is
worked by machinery. The world don't
show such inventions to aid in agricul-
ture as are found here. It is common to
see eight horses, four abreast, drawing
gang of plows. Without machinery
these immense fields could not be Guilt
waited. One of the machines takes off
the heads of wheat and leaves the stub
BILE to be burned or plowed in. Before
the machine has done with the crop the
grain is threshed and bagged, ready for
the market, before it leaves the field.
The sheep and cattle are kept in i'm
mense quantities, and one thousand
head of each is small allowance.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-03-01
How the Danube Feeds the Aach.

The American Architect says: Some
time ago q dispute arose between the
German government and certain manu-
facturers on the river Aach, which in
volved the determining of the source of
the river, which has its immediate source
in a spring, one of the largest in Eu-
rope, as it discharges 1850 gallons
second. The bed of the Danube is cal
careous, and its inclination IS the same
as that of the ground from the Danube
to the source of the Aach, which is at q
level eight hundred feet below. For
number of years it had been noticed that
at a certain place the Danube lost por-
ton of its waters through holes and
crevices in its bed; this loss was so great
that in times of drought it caused great
inconvenience to manufacturers on the
Danube, who attempted to prevent it
by filing up these holes. This caused
great cutlery from the manufacturers
on the Aach, who maintained that the
Aach was fed by the Danube, and that
filling up the holes was an interference
with their just and natural privileges.
Hence Investigations an experiments.
First, twenty tons of salt were put into
hole in the bed of the Danube, and
the water at the source of the Aach was
analysed for several days, and did give
evidence of containing salt. To obtain
more rtain proof, adv antage was taken
of the wonderful coloring power OF
fuorescine, W ich is the first of series
of superb coloring substances, which
vary az there is introduced into its com.
position bromine, iodine, or chlorine.
Its power may be judged from the fact
that one part of fuorescine to twenty
million parts of wafer can be detected
In this experiment fifteen gallons of 6
solution of fuorescine were thrown into
the Danube at the suspected point, OF
October 9, at five o'clock. On October
IL, sixty hours after the solution haG
been thrown into the Danube, the
watchers at the source of the Aacl
noticed the first disaoloration of the
water; this discoloration increas d unit
The evening, and it did not wholly dis
appear for more than twenty -four hours
It is said that when the discoloratior
was most marked, the water gushing
from the spring presented truly mag
nifcent appearance, varying in colo
from the most intense green through
light green to brilliant yellow. This
test established the fact that the mill
owners on the Aach were in the right.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-03-01


Mr.. Rice, Of Ohio, ehsirmAn Of The CON-
mittee on invalid pensions. reported bill
granting peusiOrs on -ccount Of " U d., tic.
received in the service Of the Unit States
since March 4, 1861 for the payment Of ar
rears OF pensions, and for the r storation 10
the rolls Of the names Of invalid pensioners
stricken the efrom on account Of joining the
COnfederacy After lengthy and animated
discussion Of the West Point appropriation bill
the House adjourned.
The Electoral count was briefly reviewed by
Mr.. Gibson who defended the represen atives
of Louisiana from the imputstion of bargain
ing on the Presidency A communication
from the secretary Of the treasury showing
that the revenue had fallen of nearly t5,0eO,-
600, and attributing it in a measure to the agi-
tation on the quest on OF reducing the Nh,sky
tax. brought on discussion, after which the
communication was referred to the committee
on ways and means. The military academy
was taken up, aud the amendments in commit
tee Of the whole were agreed to The till to
grant pensions to soldiers and sailors Of the
Mexican war was discussed, and the House ad-
journed.
A House resolution was reported from the
committee on coinage authorizing the Presl-
dent to invite an international commission to
recommend a uniform ratio OF valuation in cold
and silver. q. The session was mainly devoted
to the consideration of private bills. and prom
inently that instructing the secretary of the
treasury to pay the $4,000 appropriated last
session to the claimants for services in carrying
the mails in the South before the war. No &C
ton WAS reached and the House adjourned.
The silver bill as it passed the Senate was re-
ceived in the House, but no effort was made to
force vote on il Several bills and resolu-
tons were introduced, among the latter joint
resolutions Of the Ohio legislature declaring
that President Hayes and Secretary Sherman,
liz their Oppositionto the silver dollar, do moi
representthe views Of the people Of Ohio.
A bi providing for permanent form of gov
eminent for the District of Columbia was re-
ported. "A bill was introduced to grant the
privilege OF the floor to one representative o.
every newspaper having daily Geographic com
munication with Washington. Adjourned.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-03-01

About si1tv members Of the House. Of both
parties, m favor Of the silver bill. cid a meet
ing and discussed that measure. General
Ewing, B. F. Bufler and others. gave their
views, aud a mo ion that when the bill came
up Ia the House it should be referred 10 the
committee on banking and currency was car
ried.
Foreign News.
The remains Of the Pope we're consigned to
their tenn orary resting place preparatory to
tie final burial.
Lord Derby has issued a protest against the
Russian occupation Of Constantinople. and has
warned her that any attempt to seize Gallipoli.
or m mace the commu ication of the British
fleet might lead to serious results.
4 dispatch from Havana states that the
Cuban insurrectionists have made oyertur-s
for peace 10 General Martinez Campos, and
that the early restoration Of order throughout
Cuba is probable.
King Alphonso opened the session OF the
Cortes at Madrid, and presented the queen to
the representatives Of the nation.
1t has been decided to hold the peace con-
gress Of the great powers at Baden-Baden, and
RUSSIA has proposed that the United States
tske part therein.
At Germsny's request Russia has renowned
the intention to occupy Constantlnople.
The marriage of the Princess Charlotte,
daughter of the crown prince OF Germany and
granddaughter of Queen Victoria, to Bernard,
Prince of the Duchy of Saxe-Meiningen, and
of the Princess Elizabeth, daughter Of Prince
frederick Charles, cousin to the crown prince,
| to Augustus. Prince Of the Grand Duchy Of
Oldenburg, were celebrated in Berlin amid
great festivities
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-03-01
WashingtOn'S Prediction.

In the March number of Harper's
NeW Monthly Magazine B. Phillips
prints paper on "Some Unpublished
Letters of Washington, and among the
letters there for the first time printed is
one written by Washington himself, but
for aud in the name of his wife. In it
he playfully speculates upon the time
of his own death, and curiously enough
guesses within sixteen days of the
actual date, although the letter was
written in the year 1897. We copy the
passage:
Il am now, by desire of the general
to add few words on his behalf which
he desires may be expressed in the
terms following, that is to say that
despairing of hearing what may be said
of him, if he really shall go off in an
apoplt o'ic, or any other fit, (for he thinks
all tits that issue in death are worse
than love fit, fit of laughter, and
many other kinds which he could name)
he is glad to hear beforehand what
will be said of him on that occasion -
conceiving that nothing extra will
happen between this and then to make
q change in his character for better, or
for worse-aud besides, as he has enter
ed into an engagement with Mr.. Morris,
and several other gentlemen, not to quit
the theater of this world before the year
1900, it may be relied upon that no
breach of contract shall be laid to him
on that account, unless dire necessity
should bring it about, maugre all his
exertions to the contrary. In that case,
he shall hope they would do by him as
he would by them-excuse it. AT
present there seems to be no danger OF
his giving them the slip, as neither his
health, nor spirits, were ever in greater
flow, Notwithstanding, he adds, he is
descending, & has almost reached, the
bottom Of the hill i-&or in other words,
the shades hslovl'
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-03-01

From John Flagg, Esq, of Bennington, n.
H: "Three years since was very much re-
duced with dreadful cough, which resulted in
Bronchitis affecting me SO severely as to rem
der it difficult to speak in an audible voice. To
this was added severe night sweats, and was
fearful of going into decline. After recourse
to various remedies, to no purpose l made use
of DIR. Wistars Balsam of Wild Cherry, a few
bottles of which fully res ored me to health.
Since that time have had several severe at
tacks of cough, but the Balssm has always re-
moved them. 1 always keep it by me, and
should not know how to do without it."
so cents and 81 bottle. Sold by all drug
ois
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-03-01
CoRent Reasons for n Grand Success.

CONSPICUOUS among the highest examples Of
success which the present century can thow is
Hostetter Stomach Bitters. The record Of it's
triumphs over disease is to be traced in the
written acknowledgements of thousands who
have experieace d its benefcent effects, and
the evidence Of its popularity is to be found in
the vast and growing demand for the article in
North and South America, Mexico, Guatemala
the West indies, Australia and Europe. The
reasons for its unparalleled success are cogent
ones The accumulated evidence OF nearly
thirty years shows that it is a certain remedy
for malarial disease as well as its surest pre-
ventive that it eradicates dyspepsia, constipa-
ton, liver complaint and nervousness, counter
acts tendency to govt. rheumatism, urinary
and uterine disorders, that it imparts vigor to
the feeble, and cheers the mind while it invig-
crates the body.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-03-01
VEGETINE
For Kidney Complaint and Nervous
Debility.

IsLEBoRo. Me-. Dec. %, 1877.
Ma STEVENS:
Dear lSir--I had had a Cough for eighteen years.
when commenced taking the VEGErlNE. was very
low my system was debtated by disease. 1 had the
Kidney Complaint. and was very nervous-Oough bad
AMI Lungs sore. When had taken one bottle found
it was helping me; it has helped my cough, and it
strengthens ma. am now able to do my work. Never
have found anything like the VEGETINE. / know it
is everything it is recommended to be.
Mrs. A j. PENDLETON.
VEGETINE is uour shng and strengthening; purihes
the blood; regulates the bowels; quets the nervous
system acts directly upon the secreons and srouses
the whole system TO action.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-03-01
THE SCIENCE OF LIFE

OR SELF-PRESEKVATIO
Two hundreth edition. revised and enlarged Just pub
lished It is standard medical work tine best in the
English languages written By physician of great expe
renee, to whom was awarded gnd and Unveiled media
by the National Media Association 1t conta beau
tu and very expensive steel plate engravines Three
hundred pages more thai fifty valu able prescriptions
for all forms of prevailing Diseases the eault of many
years of extensive and successful practice und in
French cloth price only sent by mail The London
Lance. says: mo pers SHOULD be without this valn
bile book The author is noble benrfsctor." An
ILL strated sample sent to sl ept of q cents for
Dostage Address DR. w. II. PARKER, No. Buhnch
Street, Boston. The author may be consulted on a
diseases requiring skill and Hxperi- nee
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-03-01

The Greatest Discovery of the Age is DR.
Tobias celebrated Venetian Lniment 30 ears before
the public and warranted to Darrhea, Dysentery,
Collie and Spasms taken internally and Group, Chronic
Rheumatism, Sore Threats, Outs, Bruises, Old Sores,
and Pains in the Limbs, Back, and Chest externally.
1t has never failed No family will be without it
after once giving it fair trial Price, 40 cents. DR..
TOBIAS VENETIAN HORSE IMMINENT, in Pint
Bottles at One Dollar is warranted superior to any
other or NO PAY for the cure of Coc Outs Bruises,
Old Sores ETC. Sold by all Druggists. Depot-IO Park
Plnca. New York.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-03-01

The former private secretary of Presi-
dent Polk has been discovered, old
and poor, in Santa Fe. He was well
acquainted with Andrew jackson, and
relates how he once saw him praying
at the grave II his wife,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-03-01

The editor of an agricultural paper saysth re
is absolutely no cure for hog cholera, but that
sheridau's Condition Powders, given OCCASION
ally, will certainly prevent it. Be sure to get
Sheridan's. The other kinds in large packages
org FRA b
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-03-01

DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery viii!
cure d cough in one-half the time necer sary to
cure it with any other medicine and it does it,
not by drying it up, but by removing the cause,
subduing the irritation, and healing the af-
fected parts. Sold by druggists.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-03-01
They hOn,t kuow II.

Some people don't know that they are being
swindled every time they buy an inferior,
short-weight, baking pow or. 1t would be far
better to buy and use the old reliable Dooley 8
Yeast Powder. Every package of the Dooley
Powder is warranted absolutely pure, and
strictly full weight. Sold by grocers.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-03-01
TRADE MARK.
Invalid Pensions Increased.

BOUNrY-Volunteers re-enlisting after January ],
iS63 with nine months prior SERVICE can get unpaid
balance of SiOO PENSION for wounds and disease ION
slight disability, to soldiers, sail ors widows and chill
dren BOUNTY to soldiers discharged tor wounds or
i1iury and sOO to volunteers enlisted before July %
$751; three years. regardless Of term of service, If not
paid ADDITIONAL BOUNTY to three and two years
v,unteprs and widows if only s100 has been paid New
Orleans PRIZE MONEY. ERNEST p BROOK,
Lat. Chief Clerk, u s. Sanitary Commission Agency,
.ttnrnay 1t LAW No. [ 1 Nassau Street. New York.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-03-01
VEGETINE
FOR SICK HEADACHE.

EVANSVILLE, Ind, Jan. !, 1873.
Mr.. STEVENS:
Dear Sir--I have used your yEGETINE for Sick
Headache, and been greatly benefited thereby. have
every reason to believe il to be a good medicine.
Yours, very respectfully,
MRS. JAMES OONNOR, al Third Street.
HEADACHE vEGErINE can be said to be sure
remedy for the many kinds of headache, as 1t acts
directly upon the various of this complaint
Nervousness Indigestion. Costiveness, Rheumatism,
Neuralgia, Biousness, etc. Try the VEGETINE. You
Will never regret II,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-03-01

CRUMBS OF COMFORT E rache toothache,
headache neu alga and deafness can be in-
stantly relieved and finally cared by Johnson s
Ano yne Lniment. Get bottle and read di-
rections.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-03-01
Land @zsTRsH ilowa
! 20n 0n0 ACRES for u ~ w ~

Sale mt SO and SO per Acre, in farm lots, and
terms 10 suit all classes Round trip tickets from
Chicago and return free to purchaser Send Postal
card TOR maps and pamphlet describing climate, soil
and products in Il COMMITTEES, Call on or address,
IOWA X. II. LAND COMPANY, 92 RAN
JOwn. j. B. OALHOuN. LandrC ommissoner
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-03-01

Oh; My Head Aches;
then take a dose of Qulrk's Irish Tea. The
great bilious remedy, price Is cts a package.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-03-01

Cough, Gold Asthma, Bronchitis of the various
pump nary troubles, that often terminate in Cor
stump ion If go, WiibOTs Pure Cod Lirer Oil and
Lime" safe and efcaciols remedy. This quack
preparation but regularly prescribed by the medical
faculty Manufactured only by a. b. WILBoR, Chemist,
RnetOn Snlh ht all drn1yists
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-03-01
Farm For Sale!

The undersigned offers for sale the farm knosn
the DIR. inEers0ll Farm the River 10 adjoining
the village # Mottvili- Mica. Said farm consists Of
ls aero acres in timber bslanes under high state
large weibui barn, oJmfurtable house. Possession
given April lst. Title perfect DO membranes on
the plaza. Price only $50 per acre. Convenient 20
market being three miles from lake Shore Michixsn
South RAilroad, sir miles from Const antine Mich
siI miles from White Pigeon. Pease APpy in person
@uui's' T. y. CIaPP. Win. p,,.on. ,T,.h
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-03-01
CHEW
The Celebrated
MATCHLEss "
Wood Tag Plug
no --A

IKE PIONEER TOBACCO COMPANY,
New York, Boston, and Chicago
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-03-01
--=z-sH+ .HH &C.,
The Markets.

Beef Cattle-Native. .........s..... 09 a o.
Texas and Cherokee. 0SAG Ue
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-03-01

W {" l4AS III DdN va
From Washington.
recent debate in the House over the West
Point appropriation bill led to scene of extra
ordinary excitement. Mr.. Hewett criticised
the attitude Of Southern men toward West
Point. Mr.. Aiken. of South Gar Dina, replied
to MIR. Hew1tt's charges, and a long exchange
OF personalities and arguments succeeded, in
which the presence of troops in the South, the
alleged bargain, and the presidency were dis
cussed.
1t is stated by Attorney-General Devens that
the United States cannot interfere in the trial
OF the New Orleans returning officers board.
The secretary of the treasury has forwarded
to Speaker Randall O communication from the
commissioner of internal revenue stating that
the receipts for internal revenue 80 far during
the current fiscal year have decreased as, 0OO,-
000, and attributing thai fact partly to the
agitation for the reduction of the tax on
spirits and tobacco. Secretary Sherman calls
the attention of Congress to the matter.
Among recent important nominations by The
President are the follow ng Bayard TAYLOR,
of Pennsylvania, TO be envoy extraordinary
and minister plenipotentiary to Germany ;
John Baker. Of Illinois, to be minister resident
in Venezuela william @. Goodloe. of Ken
lucky to be minister resident in Belgium and
Samuel Blatchford, of New York city, to sue
ceed the late Judge johnson, as Judge of the
second judicial district, embracing Vermont,
Connecticut and the northern, eastern and
southern districts of New York
Hon. William A. Howard has been appointed
governor of Dakota, to succeed J. L. PenniDg-
ton, whose commission has expired.
The sloop-of-war Wyoming will leave Wash.
ington on the 18th of March with agricultural
exhibits for the Paris exposition.
Postmasters throughout the country will be
asked to rec i've subscriptions for the pedestal
of the statue of " Liberty Enlightening the
World, presented TO America by France and
York harbor.
The President has approved the Joint reso-
luton Of Congress declaring that a reduction
Of the TAX on distilled spirits 10 insxpsA0nk