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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-11-14
National Thanksgiving Proclamation.

The following proclamation has been issued
by the President.
AT no recurrence of the season which the
devout habit of religious people has made
the occasion Tor giving thanks to Almighty
God and humbly invoking his continued favor
has the material prosperity enjoyed by our
whole country been moro conspicuous, more
manifold or more universal During the past
year, also, unbroken peace with all foreign
nations, the general prevalence of domestic
tranquility, the supremacy and security OF
the great institutions of civil and religious
freedom have gaddened the hearts OF our
people and confirmed their attachment TO their
government, which the wisdom and courage
of our ancestors so fifty framed and the wis
dom and courage OF their descendants nave so
firmly maintained, to be the habitation OF lib
erty and justice for successive generations.
Now, therefore, [, Rutherford B. Hayes,
President of the United States, do appoint
Thursday, the 9th day OF November instant,
as a-day OF national Thanksgiving and prayer,
and / earnestly recommend that withdrawing
themselves from secular cares and labors the
people of the United States do meet together
on that day in their respective places OF wor-
ship, there to give thanks and praise to
Almighty God for His mercies, and to de-
voutly beseech their continuance.
Done at the city of Washington, this third
day OF November, in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and seventy mine, and
of the independence of the United States the
hundredth and fourth.
RUTHERFORD B. HAYES.
BY the President: VIM. M. Evarts, Secre-
tary OF State.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-11-14
How to Preserve the Hair.

Prof. Wilson, of England, is high au-
htority on the hair. He condemns wash
ing it, and advises instead, thorough
brushing. This promotes circulation,
removes scurf, and is, in all respects
better than water.
Cutting the hair does not, as COM
monty thought, promote its growth.
Most of the specifics recommended for
badness, are mere stimulants and are
seldom or never permanently successful.
Some of them give rise TO congestion of
the scalp. When Il stimulant is desir-
able, ammonia is the best. 1t is safe.
For falling out of the hair, DR.. Wilson
prescribes a lotion composed of water
of ammonia, almond oil and chloroform,
one part each, diluted with five parts
alcohol, or spirits ofrosemary, the whole
made fragrant with a drachm of oil OIL
lemon. Dab it on the skin, after thor.
ough friction with the hair-brush. II
may be used sparingly or abundantly
daily or otherwise.
For a cooling lotion, one made of VIC
drachms of borax and glycnrine to eight
ounces of distilled water is effective, al
laying dryness, subduing irlitablity
and removing scurf.
Both badness and grayness depend or
defective powers of the scalp skin anC
are to be treated alike. What is needed
is moderate stimulation, without any il
ritation. The following is good. RuF
into the bare places daily or ever
twice a day, liniment of camphor
ammonia, chloroform and anconite
equal parts each. The friction should
| be Yery gentle.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-11-14
IS Woven Air."

The Decca muslins of India are among
the most wonderful evidences of the
handskill of the strange people of the
mysterious east These fabrics, which
are spun and woven entirely by hand,
and are the product of obscure and curl
Gus processes, unknown and unattain-
able by the western nations, like the
fabrication of Damascus steel and the
making of camei's hair shawls, are mar
vels of ingenuity and skill, and they
illustrate the poetry of cotton; the most
delicate of the fabrics is known by the
name of "woven air." 1t can only be
made in the early morning and in the
evenings, when the air is full of moisture
and the dew is on the grass. The pro-
cesses by which it is woven are kept
secret, and the people who do the work
are compelled first to pass through long
course of training and initiation. Their
delicate wares are of such ethereal tex
ture as to be almost invisible, and yet are
SO enduring that they will bear washing
and wear in wonderful manner. This
precious stuff is monopolized for the use
of the ladies of the Oriental harems, and
is said to be worth hundreds of dollars
per yard.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-11-14
John Smybert.

The first painter in America of ana
decided ability whose name has come
down to us was John Watson, who exc
cuted portraits in Philadelphia in IT'S.
He was a Scotchman. 1t is to another
Scotchman, who married and identified
himself with the rising fortunes of the
colonies, that we are, perhaps, able to
assign the first distinct and decided art
impulse in the United States. We owe
to Bishop Berkeley the most notable i'm
pulse which the dawning arts received
in this country, when he induced John
Smybert to leave London, in 1925, and
settle in Boston, where he had the good
fortune to marry rich widow, and lived
prosperous and contented until his death
in l75l. Smybert was rot great
painter. If he had remained in Eu-
rope, his position never would have
been more than respectable, even at an
age when the arts were at low ebb. But
he is entitled to our gratitude for per-
petuating for us the lineaments of many
worthless of the period, and for the I'M
doubted impetus his example gave to
the artists who were about to come on
the scene, and assert the right of the new
world to exercise its energies in the en-
COuIdS6utub Vi bll6 lluc atIUSs IL 10 NY u
comparatively unimportant incident
that the influence of Smybcrt on our
early art is most wildly illustrated. He
brought with him to America an excel
lent copy ola Vandyck executed by him.
self, and several of our artists, including
Allston, acknowledged that sight of
this copy affected them like an inspira-
ton. The most important work of
Symbert in this country is group rep
resenting the family of Bishop Berkeley,
now in the Art Gallery at New Haven.
--Harper's Magazine.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-11-14
LOCAL Advertising.

The virtue OF advertising IS of more
consequence, in general way. than II Is
often credited with A too contracted
view is so frequently thrown around
its salutary influences that those who
read a business card seem to think that
its import is of but little consequence
TO any one besides the advertiser. This,
however, is a great mistake, for the
community n; large is benefited, ac-
cording to our way OF thinking, by
every business card of town store ap-
peaTing in the local papers. 1t needs no
very skillful reasoning to elucidate the
proposition, for their can be no better
method adopted to improve a village,
town or city, than that which keeps the
bulk of trade ut home. BE- so doing the
results of industry are widely diffused in
the expenditures made, society becomes
cooperative to considerable extent,
material improvements are encouraged,
and pride of place is fostered. Our live
store-keepers are beginning to under
stand the value ofadvertising, and our
residents fail not to reward them for
their enterprise. A contemporary puts
| the matter in this wise: "When the
business men of town fail to advertise
extensively they diminish the import
ance and trade of the place, and per-
NIT more enterprising localities to take
the latter from them" Although done
for their individual interest, advertisers
should be looked on by citizens of the
town where they reside, as in some
sense public benefactors. and they
should be encouraged accordingly. One
merchant who advertises extensively is
worth to his own town and its people
more than forty who never show them
selves in print, and should be for thi;
reason alone preferred, assuming that hi
is, OF course, fair business man.
PrdttSburg ON. " Ne1US.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-11-14
OveryYorked Women.

Nothing is more reprehensible and
thoroughly more wrong than the idea
that woman iulfills her duty by doing
an amount of work that is far beyond
her strength. She not only does not
fulfill her duty, but she most sienally
fails in it, and the failure is truly de-
plorable. There can be no sadder sight
than that of a broken-down, overworked
wife and mother-a woman who is tired
all her life through. If the work of the
household cannot be accomplished by
order, system, and moderate work, with.
out the necessity of wearing, heart
breaking toil-toil that is never ended
without making life treadmill of labor,
then, for the sake of humanity, let the
work go.
Better to live in the midst of disorder
than that order should be purchased at
so high a price-the cost of health,
= strength and happiness, and all that
makes existence endurable. The woman
who spends her life in unnecessary labor
is by this very labor untitled for the
highest duties of home. She should be
the haven of rest to which both hus-
band and children turn for peace and
refreshment. She should be the careful
the tender cOnfidant and helpmate OF
the other. How is it possible for a
woman exhausted in body, as a natural
consequence in mind also, TO perform
these officesP No, it is not possible.
The constant strain is too great. Nature
gives way beneath it, She loses health
and spirit and hopefulness. and more
than all, her youth-the last thing that
woman should allow to slip from her
for no matter how old she is in years
she should be young in heart and feel.
ing, for the youth of age is sometimes
more attractive than youth itself.
10 the overworked woman this green
old age is out of the question; old age
comes on her, sere and yellow, before its
time. Her disposition is ruined, hel
temper soured, her very nature is
changed, by the burden which, too heavy
to carry, is dragged along as long as
wearied feet and tired hand, can do their
part. Even her affections are blunted
and she becomes merely machine
woman without the time to be womanly
Il mother without the time to train anC
guide her children as only a mother can
wife without the cine to sympathizt
with and cheer her husband, a woman
SO overworked during the day that wher
night comes her sole thought ard intense
longing is for the rest and sleep that very
probably will not come; and, even il il
should, that she is too tired to enjoy
Better by far let everything go un
finished, to live as best as she can, thar
to entail on herself and family the ours,
OF overwork.-StrsitGry Magazine.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-11-14
A Good Name.

How true it is that good name is
capitalitsel Such capital, like every
solid accumulation, is not built in a
day, bft is the result of years of contin-
uance in well-doing. Any man can
hope, by spirit of good nature or hon
orable dealings, to acquire an enviable
reputation, which is implied in the pos
session OF good name. Little things
done and observed in series of years,
the trihes of which life is made up, if
done conscientiously, are what contrib
ute to the result, and win for man the
confidence of his fellows; and when one
has thus acquired this good name, men
seek him in business. rely on his word,
and prefer his goods. Such capital is
within the reach of the poorest. It
commands confidence, and helps one in
securing all that is desirable in life,
and as it is not to be acquired without
delay, it does not depend upon birth or
influence for its attainment. 1t is won
derful so many prefer to travel by
crooked ways, which, though they may
seem short cuts to success, do not lead
N that direct ion at all.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-11-14

An old physician, retired from prtctcel having had
Formula of simple vegetable remedy FOR the speedy
and permanent cure for Consumption, Bronchitis
also positive and radical cure for Nervous Debility
and all Nervous Comp aints after having tested its
felt 1t his duty to make 1t known t. his su ring fellows
Actuated by This motive anu desire to relieve human
suffering, will send free Of charge to all who desire IT.
this recipe in German, French. or English with full
directions for preparing and using; Sent by mail by
addressing with stamp, naming TINS paper, W, ",
SnERAR, I49 Powers' Block Rochester, N. Y.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-11-14
Truth and Honor,

Query What is the best family medi-
cine in the world to regulate the bowels
purify the blood, remove costiveness,
and biliousness, aid digestion and tone
up the whole systemP Truth and honor
compels us to answer, Hop Bitters, being
pure, perfect and harmless. Ed.-Iade-
Dendenf
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-11-14
NatUIe's Sluice.Way.

If the Kidneys (nature's. sluice-way)
do not work properly the trouble is felt
everywhere. Then be wise and rs soon
as you see signs of disorder take Kidney
Wort faithfully. 1t will clean the sluice-
way of sand, gravel or slime and purify
the whole system.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-11-14

Soft plaid silks are imported laid in
folds to wear as fic.Ius on plain dresses,
especially to enliven black toilettes.
They extend down each side below the
belt, and are trimmed inside and across
the ends with Breton lace. The blue
and green plaid fichus are very popular.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-11-14

The genuine Asbestos Steam Pipe and Boiler
Coverings are the most durable, effective and
economical in use. II. w. Johns Manuiac-
turing Company, 81 Maiden Lane, New York,
are the sole manufacturers.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-11-14

For coughs, colds and throat disorders use
" Browns Bronchial Troches," having proved
their efficacy by test OF many years. Twen-
ty-fve cents box
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-11-14

Each maker OF parlor or cabinet organs adj.
vertises his own as best. But the examinass
tons at the great worlds exhibitions have but
one result. At every one for dozen years
Mason & Hamlin Organs have been found
best. They are awarded the gold medal at
the Paris exhibition this year
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-11-14
The sale Of American dairy products
abroad amounts annually TO $500, 600.
a Blockade TINT Should be Raised.

DlOChhue Jtlul ne AtNISeus
The egress from the system OF waste ma
terial through the natural channels should be
rendered free, without loss OF time, when
| blockade is produced by an attack of constipa-
ton, disorder which it it becomes chronic
! is productive of serious bodily mischief
Jaundice, severe headaches nausea, dyspepsia
the usual concomitants OF the malady men
| toned, all indicate that the bodily functions
are materially interterel with. Hostetter's
Bitters is particularly efhcacious in cases OF
this sort, and renders the habit OF body per
iectly regular. 1t is medicine greatly to be
preferred to drastic cathartics, which are well
calculated to drench but unhappily also ito
weaken the intestines. We say unhappily,
since such medicines are the tavorite resource
| OF many ill-advised persons, who resort to
them upou the most trivial occasion, and
greatly to their discomfort and injury.
The delicate membrane which envelops the
lungs, and lines the air passages, is exceedingly
sensitive, AMI q slight irritation OF it increases
and spreads very rapidly Remembering this,
use, if you are ATTACKED by a cough or cold,
that Incompatible pulmonic and preventive
of consumption, DR.. Halls Balsam for the
Lungs, which invariably gives speedy relief
and ultimately effects a complete cure in all
cases where the breathing organs are affected.
Use it in time and prevent serious bronchial
trouble. Sold by all druggists.
H. w. Johns Asbestos Root Paints forms
the most durable and economical protective
coating in the world Tor tin roofs, exposed
brick walls, iron work, barns, fences, etc., for
which it is in every respect equal to the best
white lead, while it costs only halt as much.
1t is made in a variety of beautiful colors,
samples OF which will be sent free on applica-
ton to 81 Maiden Lane, N. Y.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-11-14

Prevent crooked boots and blistered heels
by wearing Lyons Heel SIiheneTs. Can be
m nlieh 40 my time.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-11-14

Young Men, go West. Learn telegraphy.
Situation guaranteed. Address R. Valentine,
Manager, GAINESVILLE, Wis.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-11-14
Grand Medal uNNHUE WIH Silver Medal
at Philadelphia III HNhEHE HI at Paris
Exposition. A10 6dAk6AV - ExpOsitlon.
PETROLEUM

This wonderful substance is acknowledged by phys-
els throughout the world TO be the best remedy dis
covered for the cure OF wounds, Burns, Rheumatism
Skin Diseases Piles Catarrh Chiblains, &c In order
that every one may Try IT, II is put up in 10 and ~
cent bottles for household Obtain IL from youi
druggist, and you will find II superior to anything you
have ever used.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-11-14
q BY GENERAL GRANT.
Mason & Hamlin Cabinet Organs

2 monstrsted best by HIGHEST H0N0RS AT ALL
~ Ids EXP0SITl0NS FOR TWELVE YEARS, viz:
at has 1857; vienna, 1873; SANTIAGO 1875; PHILADK.
PHIA, TO- PARIS 1873, and GRAND SWEDISH GOLD MEDAL,
1878. Only American Organs ever awarded highest hon.
nrs at any such. Sold for cash lnstaments. illus.
rRArED GArALoGUEs and Circulars with styles and
prices, sent FREQ. MASON & HAMIN ORGAN GO
Rnstnn New York Chicago.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-11-14

IF you are
Interested

In the inquiry-Which is the
best Eminent for Man and
Beast!-this is the answer, at
tested by two generations: the
MEXICAN MUSTANG LINZ
MENT. The reason is SIM
pie. Itpenetrates every sore,
wound, or lameness, to the
very bone, and drives out all
inflammatOry and morbid mat
ter. "gOes to the root" OF
the trouble, and never fails to
cure in double quick time.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-11-14
Communication Cul ed.

Chew JanI1son'a Rest Sweet NAVY Tobacco
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-11-14

The newest Church Music and Singing School Books
VOICE OF WORSHIP. L o. Emerson, $500
per dozen.
TEMPLE. DR.. W. o. Perkink 5000 per dszen.
The newest Voice Training Book is
ENERsON,s VOCAL METHOD. $50.
Compact complete ana useful either for private
pupils or classes.
new Anthem Book Is nearly ready.
The Musical Record is always new. e2.OO per ysGF,
O cents per copy.
OLIVER DITSON d CO., Boston.
@. HI. DITsON q co.,
s43 Broadway, New York.
lie, DITsON a. CO.,
022 Chestnut street, Philsdelphia.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-11-14
THE NEWEST MUSIC BOOKS.
WHITE ROBES.

A New Sunday school Song Book Of unusual beauty.
BY A. ABBEI and N. J. MuEsEa- Pnes DO cents for
which Specimen Copies will be nailed Examine this
charming collection when books are needed kVsry
song is Jewel
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-11-14

90 WEEK. $40 Ia day at me asily made. Costly
P'- Outfit free. Address TRUE Co, Augusta Maine.
dDzY Month and expenses guaranteed TO Agents
'Ts outhtfree SHAw o.. AusUsrA, MAINS
tGE week In your own town. Terms and s. eutnt
PVV free. Address H. HAILErr Co., Portland Maine.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-05-10

WE manufacture our own rag carpets
w and make them with the very best
MATERIAL. We ask Il careful inspec-
ton Of our stock before purchasing else
where. We quote few prices, please
examine: Ingram Carpet Is cents, all
wool Carpet 6S cents, Ncnitian Carpet %
cents, Hemp Carpet l6 cents, Rag Carpet
35 cents, Stair Carpet u cents, Straw
Mating Is cents, Oil-cloths 80 cents, Oil
cloths all sizes "A "a Ga l0-4ths. We
will cut Cloth to fit any hall, free Of
charge. You will find all kinds OF Car
pet, Body and Tapestry Brussels; Tap
Ing rain phys; Extra Super and Common
Ingram, Blinds, Coca Mating, Door Mats,
Rugs, Hassocks Paper Lining for Under
Carpets. LACE CURTAINS AND STOCKING
Yarns. All of the above articles can be
had at
The Lowest Price for Cash !
cY Elegant Carpets from l6 cents up 10
the more costly.
Please call and examine goods and see
for yourselves before purchasing else
where. No trouble to show goods. Rags
taken in trade.
7. NICKLAS d BROTHER,
Bowman's Building, North Queen ST.,
Martinsburg, w. Va.
April 3, 1879. II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-05-10

For Tbreshing Machine men i have
novelty, IL IL lace Gutter; boy can cut
leather without wasting any, and IL only
costs 30 cents. Every man that uses
st-aps should have one also.
All ask for parties in want Of any
thing in my line to give me call and be
convinced that we work and make prices
according to the times, and guarantee to
give satisfaction TO every body.
We pay strict attention to repairing OF
any kind OF MACHINERY, rs we are prepar-
ed to DO any kind Of work In the Machine
line, and Will dol it promptly and salts
factory. We claim that We can and do
make work cheaper than any other Man
ufactory. I'll we ak is for trial, 10 DO
convinced that what we say is 20. Give
u call At Tuscarcra Agricultural WORKS
Queen Street, i. & o. X. II. Martinsburg.
p. SIN order 10 make IL convenient
to the people Of jefferson county, have
appointed Dir. G.. L. Barnhart, Agent Tor
me, at Dufiields Depot, there he VIII sell
at tlie same price 1 DO st the shop. lie
will take your order Tor anything In :he
iron line. Respectfully,
Harrisburg, April 5, 1879. II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-05-10
FIGHTING IN EUROPE!
To THE PUBLIC !

HAVING rented power to q firm from
ii Pennsylvania, for the purpose Of man
ufacturing Spokes, Rims, &C., which
compels Inc, under my contract with them,
10 run my engine every day, am there
fore prepared TO furnish all kind of
RKED NJ ATE K A J.,
at Baltimore or Chicago Wholesale prices,
such as No. North Carolina Yellow Pine
Flooring at SIC, 80 per NJ; Virginia Vel
low Pine Flooring $685. per NJ; First
class Hemlock Flooring $500 per N. {;
Dressed White Pine re-sawed 5-s Siding
$1,000 per NJ; Beveled. Eluted. or .. g..
White Pine Siding inch S27,O per u {;
Solid Moulded, Panel, - inch, usual
sizes, inch thick Panel Doors at from
81, 80 to 1925 per hundred; Four inch
Window Casing from $2,75 TO $500 per
hundred; Three inch Window Casing, Ia
test patterns 81 50per hundred; Five inch
Crown Moulding at cents per foot Four
inch Crown Moulding az l-2 cents per
foot; all other kinds Of Moulding at like
reduced rates, and made out Of the best,
dry, White Pine material.
SASH, BLINDS, &C., at greatly re-
duced rates. /, l-2 and . inch Dressed
White Pine at western prices. All kinds
Of Rough or Frame Lumber constantly OH
hand, AZ
ROBINSON'S FLAMING MILL,
\. German ST., MartiAsburg.
May %, 1878. II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-05-10
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rEsss a Lecture on the Nature,
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