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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-10-03

turn your sword with all the honor tue
TO n brave officer. | am sure that King
George III. will confer a distinction up
on your valor, though defeated" His
prediction became true, for the king
knighted the brave officer, who thus be-
came Sir Richard Pearson.
After the surrender the mainmast
wreck was cut adrift, and it floated to-
ward Scarborough, a messenger ofdeleat.
The Bon Homme Richard was gradually
sinking, and as the grapples were re-
leased the ship sank in deep water, form
ing a death vortex as the Good Man
Richard was ingu,fed from human sight.
1t is, therefore, historically true that,
when his own ship was on fire, land sink
ing, Paul Jones boarded the enemy's
vessel, captured it, aud gained his world
renowned victory. The result of this
great achievement was quickly demon
strated. King Louis XVI. presented to
the hero gold-hilted sword of honor,
and conferred upon him the military
order of merit, with the title of Cheva-
lier. Congress ordered an especial gold
medal to record his fame, his profile on
the diverse and view of the battle on
thereverse of the medal, with the treach-
cry of Landais, the moonlight, etc. 1t
is one of the best historic medals in ex-
istence. All Paris focked to do him
honor, and the kings sister was his espe-
cial admirer. He wrote poetry to her,
which the princess accepted with CRATE
full appreciation.
Subsequent to these events the empress
of Russia, Catherine ii 4. invited Commo.
dore Paul Jones to her court to accept q
naval appointment. and in that service
he became a vice-admiral, and won g
great victcry over the Turks, and ac'
tually boarded and took the galley of the
Turkish admiral. Prince Potemkin, the
personal favorite of the empress, became
jealous of the poetic and romantic vice
admiral, and demanded his recall from
service. The empress personally thanked
him, and conferred upon him the decora
tion of the Order of St. Anne, an honor
of great dignity and distinction in the
Russian empire.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-10-03
The Mining Wonder of the Age.

1t would take hours to tell what Lead
vile really is; it is the wonder OF this
and every other age; its marvellous
growth, its sudden wealth, and its high
class of civilization, in so short time,
have never been equaled. The spectacle
cannot be seen on the streets of Louis
vile, what is continuous in Leadville,
especially Saturday and Sunday masses
of men rushing along, jostling with each
other as if life was at the end of their
journey. There is no Sabbath in the
business world, and, although there are
four churches, but few men attend any
of them. There are a class of men
known as bunko steerers, which is
general term meaning to include all
thieves, pickpockets and confidence
men. In the early history of the place
their mode of operation was by means OF
the various confidence games, but the
press and officials made it too warm for
them at that, and their most approved
method at present is highway robbery,
or, as it is known, the "Hands-up"
manner. Frequently gentlemen are met,
commanded to throw their hands up,
and their Valuables stripped from them:
This has been known to occur in broad
daylight. Almost every one carries arms
of some kind. ard the miners, as gen
eral thing, carry them on the outside.
Withal, however, Leadville is a quiet
and orderly place, considering its rapid
gro With and the character of people that
are generally attracted to and frequent
mining camps. In the amusement line
three variety theaters are in operation
seven nights every week, and by night l
do not mean until ten or eleven O'Clock,
but all night long. The audiences are
composed of all classes, from the busi-
ness man who is strictly moral during
the day to the lowest scum of society.
1t is deemed allowable there for the
business man to seek recreation from his
toll at these places, as there is no other
place for him to go. In addition to the
duties of the actresses on the stage, it is
their business to circulate through the
crowd and by their Establishments to in
crease the sales of liquor at the bar.
Leadville is composed of every nation
on the earth except the Chinaman, and
he is not allowed by the miners to enter
the city limits. One attempted it, and the
poor fellow was set adrift on the noun
tains in a binding snow-storm, minus
his cue and blankets, and is supposed to
have perished before he crossed the
range. Since then it is known far and
wide among the Cinnamon that the
motto of Leadville miners is that " No
Chinaman must come"
The former condition or state of man
can not be judged by his appearance OIL
avocation in Leadville. / have seen an
ex-president of national bank turning
the windlass at mine. I have seen ar
ex-hod-carrier magnate on exchange
have seen doctors and lawyers waiting
on the tables at a restaurant, and have
seen the bugler who blew the final charge
at Balaklava blowing the trumpet i'll {
dance hall. Louisville Coarier-J0uT7aal
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-10-03
Tanning Bees.

The Prince of Wales, who manifested
much interest in the honey recently ex-
hibited at the Kilburn show, has been
presented with an American beehive:
TO Mr.. Hoge, who explained the method
or operating the hive, the prince ex-
pressed an opinion that the stories re-
corded of Mr.. Wildman's command over
bees must to a great extent have been
mythical; but Mr.. Hoge assured his
royal highness that he could demonstrate
to him that they were quite correct and
unexaggerated, and, acting upon his as
sertion, he fumbled about for little
while among the swarm of live bees
which he had with him, when they
began to cluster about his right hand,
assuming the shape and appearance OF
huge bunch of grapes. He then worked
among the bees with his left hand, and
at the word of command they began TO
shift and settle upon it. Then, placing
little tube made of wire gauze between
his teeth, the bees began to accumulate
about his face and hang like long beard
from his chin. He then coaxed the bees
back into the hive. Mr.. Thurber, says
that the secret of Mr.. Hoge's and also
of Mr.. Wildman's control over their bees
lies in securing the queen bee, whlch IN
Mr.. Hoge's case was confined in wire
tube, which all the bees followed from
| one place to another.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-10-03
ITEMS OF INTEREST.

Motto for bakers Dare to dough
right.
The history of the electric light ex-
tends over a period of thirty years.
Andrew Beck, OF De Witt, Ark, is
strong enough to lift 2,4oo pounds.
A raw hide-Conccaling a piece of
uncooked beef. f.. Yor,berS Statesman.
ONLY ITO, TIC Frenchmen have settled
in America for the past thirty-two years.
It is the poet who bankers most for
rest that never thinks of giving any one
else taste of it.
The man who has nothing to do
But to loaf, and in sunshine to bask,
Will ALWAYS be found fully able
To mantully accomplish his task.
-SteubenrilIe Herald.
The Erie canal was commenced in
1917 and completed in 1926. The main
line measures 1863 miles in length, and
cost about $7,200,0
Autumn leaves will wear the same
colors this year as last. The New Orleans
P;cnvat,,e says there is no fashionable
nonsense about nature.
The Gar of Russia wears a coat OF
mail; so did Napolean Ill. SO does
Bismarck. NJ Leblanc, Boulevard
Magenta, Paris, is the maker.
The Lochaber ak, formerly. one OF the
most destructive weapons of the Scot
tish Highlanders, has now become. a
relic ofthe past. Except in antiquarian
museums or municipal figure-heads, 1t
is now never seen.
When ladies' from out the forest
The pensive robins note,
Then from the average back doth lade
The breezy linen coat
Till next year.
-.New York Star.
When the girl who has encouraged a
Young man for about two years suddenly
turns around and tells him that she can
never be more than sister to him, lie
can for the first time see freckles on her
nose.-Free Press.
THE MIND READER.
With sudden burst of pent-up ire,
Cries Dick, no longer cool,
"You either think 1 am liar
Or most consummate fool"
Saws Harry, "Since you force me, Dick,
A fool was inclined
To reckon you until SO quick
And true you read my mind"
Boston Transcript
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-10-03
Some New York MiserS,

The misers OF this city, writes The New
York correspondent of the Rochester
Democrat, have been chiefly among the
lower classes. One of the most conspic-
uous of this number when advised by q
friend to use his property for his personal
comfort, since his heirs would only spend
it, replied thus: " / take more pleasure
in saving the money than they will have
in using it." Several instances are on
record in this city of destitution and
death in which large sums were after
ward found. In the'John Lewis Tease
the estate is nearly $1,000,000. There is
also the instance of "old man Wells"
whose heirs recently tried to prove him
insane. They failed in this, and hence
the old man is LETT to still increase those
accumulations which must eventually
come into their hands. One of the last
cases to attract attention is that of the
ragpicker, Samuel Leach, who died in a
tenement house in great misery. The
coroner found the corpse the solitary oc-
cupant of a miserable attic. 1t might
have been buried by public charity had
not the coroner began an immediate
search. A barrel of dirty rags which
stood in the room proved to have been a
place of concealment, for it contained a
quantity of greenbacks and specie, and
also several greasy bank books, which
had done long service. On farther ex-
animation it was discovered that this
chiffonier, who was generally supposed
to be miserably poor, owned two houses
He preferred, however, to hive in ar
attic, as it was a better concealment o
his wealth, which is now estimated a
$I5, 900. Since this fact is known large
number of relatives have put in theil
claims, and when the case was called
five lawyers arose, representing an equa
number of contestants. How many rela
tives dead man has, ifhe only leaves al
estatel
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-10-03
VOL. VII.
The Husking Bee.


The rooster stalks on the hangers ledge,
He has tail like a scimitar's edge,
A marshal's plume on his Afghan neck,
An admirars stride on his quarter deck;
He rules the roost and walks the bay
With dreadful cool and Turkish way.
Two broadsides fires with his rapid wings
This sultan proud, OF a line OF kings
One cultural laugh, four blasts of horn,
Five lusty syllables rouse the morn
The Saxon lambs in their wooden tabs
Are playing school with the a, b, abs;
A, e! i, o! All the cattle spell
Till they make the blatant vowels tell.
And half-laugh whinny fills the stalls
When down in the rack the clover falls.
A dove is waltzing around his mate,
Two chevrons black on his wings of slate,
And showing off with wooing note
The satin shine of his golden throat
1t is Ovid's cart OF Love" retold
In binding fine of blue and gold!
All, the buxom girls that helped the boys,
The noble Helens of humble Troys-
As they stripped husks with rustltng fold
From eight-rowed corn as yellow as gold,
By the candle-light in pumpkin bowls,
And the gleam that showed fantastic holes
In the quaint old lanterns tattoed tin,
From the hermit glim set up within;
BY the rarer light in girlish eyes
AS dark as wells or as blue as skies.
hear the laugh when the ear is red,
see the blush with the forfeit paid,
The cedar cakes with the ancient twist,
The cider cups that the girls have kissed,
And 1 see the fiddler through the dusk
As he twangs the ghost OF Money Musk!'
The boys and girls in a double row
Wait face to face till the magic bow
Shall whip the tune from the violin,
And the merry pulse Of the feet begin.
B. f. Taylor.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-10-03
Shared.

Snare0s
said it in the meadow path
say it on the mountain stairs;
The best things any mortal hath
Are those which every mortal shares.
The air we breathe-the sky-the breeze
The light without us and within
Lille, with its unlocked treasures
Gods riches-are for all to win.
The grass is softer to my tread
For rest it yields unnumbered feet;
Sweeler to me the wild rose red,
Because she makes the whole world sweet
Into your heavenly loneliness
Ye welcomed me, oh, solemn peaks
And me in every guest you bless
Who reverently your mystery seeks.
And up the radiant peopled way
That opens into worlds unknown,
Il will be lite's delight to say,
"Heaven is not heaven Tor me alone"
Rich through my brethren's poverty!
Such wealth were hideous am blest
Only in what they share with me,
In what 1 share with all the rest.
Lucy Larsom, in Good Company.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-10-03

An exchange says: If man during
fifty years chews every day two inches
of solid plug, it will amount at the end
of the half century to 6,366 feet, or a
mile and quarter of solid tobacco, hall
an inch thick and two inches broad, for
which he will have paid, at present
Drices, S2,373.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-10-03
PART II.

When shecame to herself she was ly-
ing on the damp ground with seat
cushion under her head and number
of gentlemen standing around her.
"Be they all killedp" asked Quiz, with
shudder.
"No; thanks to you, my brave girl,
we are all saved" answered kind
faced gentleman, who was bending over
her; "are you better nowp"
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1879-08-13
Profit in Orange Growing.

Even the New York Herald is
beginning to find out that there is a
probability of Orange culture being
profitable. Hear what il says
When a young gentleman invests
his two or three cents in an orange,
or when person of more advanced
years calls for squeeze of lemon"
or 'just shaving Of lemon peel" in
his glass, the thought is far from both
their heads that they are contributing
their mites to an industry which last
year imported into the United States
at the port of New York a total
money value of those articles of over
$780, goo. on which was paid to the
government duty of more than
$4,000. Indeed, many political
economists may be surprised to learn
from the report of the United States
Inspector of Customs that the value
of green fruit entered for consump-
ton at this port in the year 1878 ag-
gregated So, $50 of which oranges
and lemons amounted to $2,902,966.
grapes to 1922, 1000, bananas to nearly
100000 and cocoanuts to nearly
100000. The duty collected on
| these articles reached $666,000, the
| cocoanuts alone being free.
The extent of the traffic may be
imagined from the fact that the num-
Der OF oranges imported in cases last
year was nearly 170,000,000, and the
number of lemons in boxes 216,000,-
900. 1t is evident that the business
of raising oranges and lemons in the
Gulf States may one day become
very profitable. The duty of twenty
per cent paid by the importer is not
the only protection offered to the
home grower. Out of the case or
anges imported last year more than
60,OOO,O00 persisted on the voyage
a loss Of thirty-six per cent, while in
lemons the loss by decay reached
twenty per cent. These facts ought
certainly to encourage the raising OF
such fruit at home.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1879-08-13
Agricultural Societies.

Florida Fruit Growers Association.-Dr.
J. c. Kenworthy, pres, Jacksonville; D.
H. Elliot, Sec, Live Oak; D. S, Place, cor,
Sec, Waldo.
Orange Ridge Agricultural and Immi-
grafton Society.-Dr. B. B. Bennett, pres;
John Canon, Sec; N. R.Scovel, cor. sec.
DeLand. Volusia Co. Weekly p.eetings
Lake George Fruit Growers Associa-
tion.-H. W. Peters, NJ. D., pres, Draytou
Island; Judge A. B. Bartlett, vice-pres.
Georgetown; w. P. Wright, Esq, vice
pres, Drayton Island; w, H. Lente, Esq.
vice-pres., Seville; A. H. Manville, Esq.
Sec, Lake George; Rev. It. H ind, cor. Sec.
Georgetown; S. U. Hammond. Esq, treas.
Fort Gates.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1879-08-13
LOCAL INTELLIG ENCE,

Sabbath School and church services
next Sunday morning at the usual hour,
the latter presided over by the Rev. Mr..
Chandler.
The welcome sound of the saw-mill
whistle is again heard.
Fine Number l, 2, and Mackerel at
Dreka & Co.'S.
P. McQuaid, Esq, the capable and
popular agent at Jacksonville of Mallo-
RVS steamers, sailed last week for trip
to Ireland to visit his relations.
We congratulate Col. j. Ira Gore, of
the Cedar Keys Journal, on his entrance
into matrimonial bonds, and wish him
self and fair bride every happiness.
Come, Pratt, of the Advance, now is
your time.
Bacon the choicest for cents at
Dreka & Co.'S.
A correspondent sends us an account
of the highly successful festival at Beres-
ford, given on the 9Th, in aid of their
church. A handsome little sum was re-
allied amounting to about $40, and en-
joyment seemed to reign supreme among
the company.
With this number we complete the
Barn Floor Lecture, by DR.. Nichols.
of the Massachusetts State Board of
Agriculture. 1t cannot but be invaluable
to the farmer and fruit grower. Copies
OF the full lecture in pamphlet form, can
be obtained of Messrs. Hart, Benham
q Co., the well known seedsmen of
Jacksonville, Fla.
Orange Park, on the St. Johns, like
many other new places in Florida with
favorable sites, is rapidly progressing.
We understand that steam grist mill
is being erected by Mr.. Benedict the
proprietor. and that the largest sales of
land were effected during the past two
weeks than ever before.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1879-08-13
Pruning Orange Trees.

Summer pruning of the orange
tree must be practiced with caution,
but in some cases it is essential to the
growth Of the tree, and the form
which is required for a handsome and
good bearing one. A tree that re-
mains in statue quo and shows no
sign of new growth, may be started
by pruning off some of the superfu-
Gus limbs and opening the centre OF
the trees by cutting off all the spur
twigs that prevent the circulation of
air. A closely-packed tree harbors
insects and tends to the development
of the scale insect, which seldom
take hold OF an open-limbed tree.
The best pruning instrument, and
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1879-08-13
Orange Ridge Agricultural and
immigration Society.

The following is a synopsis of the
proceedings of the regular meeting
of this society held on the afternoon
of the 9th, DR.. Voorhis in the chair.
Nelson r. Scovel was chosen Secre-
try pro tenn. On motion, it was vo-
ted that Mr.. Scovel communicate
with the State Bureau of Immigra-
ton, and correspond with, OF person
ally see in New York, Doctor Seth
French, Commissioner Bureau Immi-
grafton, and different transportation
companies, in regard to obtaining re-
duced rates of fare on excursion tick
cts from New York to Florida and
return.
On Capt. Jordan's motion it was
resolved, that other similar societies
OF the State be cordially invited to
cooperate with this, for said purpose
Mr. Broome stated, that the corn
crop Of the county this year was the
largest ever known, far exceeding
the requirements of the inhabitants,
and that therefore there would be a
surplus for sale; whereupon it was
resolved that all planters of corn in
Volusia county be invited to report
to Mr.. J. w. Cannon, Sec. DeLand,
| the yield on their best acre, and those
who can, to send samples Of the same,
say, from one bushel OF more, to the
| school-house at DeLand, for inspec-
ton by the proper committee, on
the afternoon of the first Saturday in
September; and that a picnic be Civ
| en- at the same time and place.
It was also resolved that upon the
basis Of such reports and samples,
the society offer suitable and liberal
| premiums for next seasons best crops
! of cotton, also corn, oats, and other
! cereals, as also root and fruit crops.
A motion by Capt. Jordan was car
ried, that Justice ]. Y. Parce be APP
pointed to collect funds to subscribe
for fifty or more copies of THE AG-
| RICULTURIsT for distribution and
that he be empowered to use his dis
| erection in selecting the best places
throughout the country wherein to
! keep them on ilep ~. -.
| On motion adjourned to Wednes
day at p. m. in the sdhool-house tc
receive Messrs. Peters, Kirby and
Hammond from Lake George, fol
consultation inregard to agriculture
transportation etc.
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AUGUST 10

The regular meeting last Saturday
afternoon, of the Orange Ridge Agricul-
tural and Immigration Society, was a
lively and spirited one. All seemed to
enter into business matters with a zeal
and earnestness highly encouraging for
its future prosperity, and that of the
county. One important object taken
into consideration, was the offering of
suitably large premiums for best crops
of fruit, roots and cereals, produced
next season from one acre, which will
probably be settled upon at their Sep
TENDER meeting, when reports of crops
raised this year are to be received.
They meet again tonight to receive the
following visitors from Lake George
Messrs. Peters, Kirby, and Hammond.
Notwithstanding the sharp advance in
sugar, Dreka & Co. are still selling at
their old prices, s, 9, 10, and IL cents
pound.
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Northern Florida Settlers for
Jamaica.

We notice in our West India ex.
changes that a number of Northern
gentlemen, now residing in Florida,
had written to parties in Jamaica, in
reference to the climate, resources,
ETC., expressing an intention of making
it their homes, to enter on the cult.
walton of tropical fruit. They gave
as a reason the uncertainty of this
climate, and the difficulty Of raising
tropical fruit. The correspondence
had caused quite furry on the is
land, and meetings were being held
to induce them to come there. We
have received communications from
people residing in different portions
of this State, on the same subject.
Those who contemplate such move
must remember that the market for
anything they grow there is far
away, and that prices are commensu-
rate with the easiness of growing the
fruit. Oranges sell at 81 per 1000,
and bananas at 10 to 25 cents per
bunch. Contrast that with the prices
obtained here for what they can
grow. There are about 100000 ne
eroes in Jamaica to about 5000
whites, SO that unless they go in col
onies, they cannot look for such asso-
ciates assthey have been accustomed
to. In Jamaica, one acre of land
properly cultivated, can feed fam
lily; but, like everywhere else,
drawbacks are to be taken into CON
sideration.
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A GOOD PLAN

Anybody can learn to make money rapldlv
operating in Stocks, by the Two Unerring
Rules for Success" in Messrs Lawrence g.
Co.'s new circular. The combination meth
cd, which this firm has made SO successful.
enables people with large or small means
to reap all the benefits of largest capital
and best skill. Thousands of orders. in
various sums, are pooled into one vast
amount and coOperated as mighty whole
thus securing to each shareholder all the
advantages of the largest operator. Inn
mense profits are divided monthly. Any
amount from five collars to five thousand
OF more can be used successfully. N. Y.
Baptist Weekly, September 26, iS7S saws
" By the combination system fifteen dol
lars would make seveuty-fve or five ner
cent; fifty dollars pays three hundred and
fifty or seven per cent; one hundred dol
lars makes one thousand or ten per cent.
on the stock during the month. ACCORDING
to the market" Frank Leslie's Illustrated
Newspaper June 29th says: The cOmhina
ton method of operating stocks is the
most successful ever adopted. New York
Independent September 18th saws: The
combination system is founded upon cor
rect business principles and no person need
be without an income while it is kent
working by Messrs. Lawrence &, %
Brooklyn Journal, April Doth: Our editor
made a net profit of one hundred and one
dollars and twenty five cents from fwentv
dollars in one of MessrS. Lawrence & Co.'s
combinations" New circular (mailed free1
explains everything. Stocks and bnnds
wanted. Government bonds Supplied
Lawrence & Co., Bankers, 81 ExchanpS
Place, n. \. 5265