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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-21
An Aneclote Of Thackeray.
New York Tribune


This charming litteanecdote Of Mr.. Thack-
cray is told In the Memoir OF Henry Comp
ton" 81 well recoileGt my brother and my
self meeting my father returning from re-
hearsal through Hyde Park, In company with
q tall, burly man Of q ruddy complexion. My
father carelessly introduced us as two Of the
'varmints;' his friend shook hands with us,
and Inquired about our school affairs and
sports more kindly than did most middle
aged gentlemen we knew. They were both
engaged In conversation which we did not
understand, until just before reaching the
barracks my father said: "Well, we have to
part here, as you are going to Oxford street.
Yes said his friend, I must leave you and
your boys now and turning to us he wished
us goodbye very heartily; then, as he was
shaking hands with my father, he added, !
wonder what there Is In my purse? There,
Compton, take it, and give the young ,Yns
what there is-not much, IN thinking No,
no. said my father you must not DO that;
Nonsense, my dear fellow; was school
boy once and know the value Of tips. Every
body should tip schoolboys-it does them
good So saying, he hurried Oft, leaving his
purse with my father. who Is thatg we
both exclaimed. That's a very celebrated
man called Thackeray,' said my father. How
much ia there? was the next very natural
question. forget the exact amount, but We
both went home some five or six shlliings
richer, much impressed with the celebrated
man who had such stunning ideas, and car
ried them out SO WE'LL
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-21
The Longest BEARD In the World.

Our correspondents Norwich, Conn, writes
that there Is man In that city who probably
wears the longest beard OF any man In the
world. His name Is Henry @. Cook, tailor
by trade Hene makes display OF MS
beard. but wears it concealed In little bag
under his shirt BOSOM The beard Is SIX feet
six inches in length, and when allowed to iail
out on the floor ten inches, and looks IKE
large skein of brown silk. 1t was SIX 1nches
longer than at present, but short time ago
b trimmed It Oft to It's present s length ep NV
Cook says it mas been g,9~rkB arn called
and tried to induce him to travel with hl l
show, but Mr.. Cooks modesty and the desire
Of his wife that he should not accept Barnum,
liberal offer, induced him to reject 1t. In
the man with a long beard in Michigan,
Barnum said Cooks was by far the longest
and finest OF the two. Mr. Cook often shows
his beard to visitors, but Is not IN ne habit nap,
of making great parade over It. Inc ruin IN
of these statements can be substantiated by
calling on him at his place OF business.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-21
The Agelns Flirt.
from the London Mayfair.l


She was supreme five years ago. But I've
years have told upon her complexion and her
beauty, while the young men who adored her
are young men still and WOO her little chit OF
sister, who seems to her only III Tor the
governess and the children's dinner. The re-
Prospect is not pleasant. She thinks Of time
wasted, OF honest hearts toyed with, embt-
tered, rejected. She has seen, one BY one,
pretty girls OF not half her beauty or style
reaped and garnered by the proper husband
men. And now she stands out rejected,
abandoned, and in the cold. The retrospect
is not pleasant, but how about the prospectf
1t is sadder still. There Is the gay music, the
bright rooms, the polished floors, Still her
name figures On the invitation cards, though
she knows that she Is not asked for her own,
but for her sisters sake See might, indeed,
give up the game and retire with the dignity
of years. But the dignity OF years is an III.
dignity for her. She cannot take the hint Of
the period, or read The handwriting ~ VIII VIII
haunts the bright scenes-a sorry slght.
Superannuated beaux and tilnid stripplings
fall to her lot. It begins to become very
dreary. Still she trips II on q toe which, per
long since ceased to be light Whatever may
be her faults no one can deny that she mas
courage and perseverance,: People would g.
most wish that she had neither. For the
world is selfish world, ana people Wno give ~,
dances like to see fresh faces and lovely tlg-
,lres in the ball room Here - the third stage
OF the life Of the flirt. It. is not g pleasant
picture to look at. 1t 10 not, except from the
moralizing cynic's point of view, an agreeable
Object to Contemplate. Quick let w dismiss
the company. Let our guests hurry home
The dawn comes breaking through the WIN
dows. The musicians are tired. The water
man has let his lamps out The The bright stin
fresh Young girl, her face beaniing with the
roses Of youth and health, and 1t may be
love, to thank her kind hostess for pleasant
evening. The old hirt takes charge OF the
little creature that London society will soon
turn into young itt The aam dr pe a"d
tbe eoachman drives home by the park. The
blackbirds are piping loudly n Kensngton
Gardens. The mar gardeners are reposing
on fat forms OF cabbage and salads that IT,
sleepy horses are mechanically dragging TO
the great mart at Covent Garden. y y Just
another ball got through, but the season IS
at It's height, and there are many more TO FOL
low. Perhaps the elder sister might give one
word OF advice to the younger, and warn Of
before it is too late Of the fate OF q faded old
ftrt E-m@ -..
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-21
THE NEW ORLEANS DEMOCRAT SUNDAY SEPTEMBER a. 1879

shall never meet again" 10 said, II cold,
measured tones.
The girl started, her face flushed with an.
this man guessed her love, and thts wished
to show her its hopelessness?
There was o brief, painful silence, which
was first broken By DR.. Wilbur.
claimed Ss sBne mol Il g m nn. ne eA
:. Natalie stood for q moment irresolute, then
flashing a scOrnful glance upon him she
swept by him In hot anger and left the
piazza.
But once In her room she gave way to a
WILD tempest Of wounded feeling.
ION, heavens" she cried, "iS this real? He
saved my LIFE. and now be 10 gone gone
without world"
As the days paesed her friend noticed her
detection, and when one day Natalie said to
haunted by unpleasant ghosts" she knew
that the girls heart was full Of bitter memo
ries.
Home again In the midst Of the hustle Of
departure Mrs. Walker rushed into Natalie's
room, exelatming exGltedly:
Natalie, friend, just arrived, has brought
news Of DR.. Wilbur. They are Intimate, and
OF course he knows all about the Doctors af-
fairs"
She paused; for seeing the deep flush that
arose to her listeners cheeks, she feared the
effect the news" might produce.
Natalie, my DEAR" she continued, the
doctor is unfortunate enough TO have crazy
wife. She is incurable, and has been for three
years an inmate OF lunatic asylum. / pity
him, poor fellow
Brave, noble DR.. Wilbur said Natalie,
with q sudden burst Of tears. "Oh! why did
be not tell me this? ALI would have been 50
different"
She remained silent for few moments In
deep reflection; then she said cheerfuly:
Mrs. Walker, the mystery is explained and
the ghosts are all laid now. Let US not speak
OF tagain."
Natalie and DIR. Wilbur never again met.
She heard the next year OF his death-of vel
low fever contracted while In self-sacrific-
ing post OF duty among the sufferers OF the
South.
Natalie Grey has become volunteer wher-
ever good works are needed. But Ii rumor
speaks truly, she does not intend to be an 'sold
maid"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-21
A Female star amber.

The death of the Dowager Countess OF
Litchfied has revived the memory OF that
once renowned institution Of London fashion,
able society, "Almack's." The Board OF Red
Cloth" was a tribunal more arbitrary and
sisted Of i've Of the acknowledged leaders OF
fashion ID England Lady. Litehfield Dust
dead), the Marchioness OF Lond ,nderry, the
Countess OF Jersey and the Countess OF Kin
fortnight. previous 10 which these ladies met
in committee and the names were submitted
to them Of those desiring to attend. Ii the
names passed, London society was open to
them for the future; II refused, 1t was closed.
Many a fair girl has gone back with a broken
heart when rejected The Almack rooms are
now known to Americans as Willis's, King
street, St. james, where public meetings and
dinners are held.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-21
Educating Her Husband.

The most unexpected land we might state
romantic) marriage that has ever occurred In
Taylor county took place at the residence Of
Mrs. Bartlett on last Friday night. By the
Rev. J. G. Murray, Mr.. John Childrews, %
years of age, to Mrs Bartlett 50 years Of age.
wife of the late james Bartlett, whose death
occurred about three months ago. Mr.. Chill
drews is poor but worthy young man, who
has for several years past been an employee of
Mr.. Bartlett. Mrs. Bartlett, being a lady OF
considerable wealth, has agreed TO thoroughly
educate her husband, and he Is now In atten-
dance at the Butler Female College and Male
Institlta
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-21
in belief: In most respects wonderf,h Womah'
and surely prodigious intellect.
The French Baby Mania.

That life In French country house 10 . 9
longer rounded out and perfected Will I ~
nestle graces is the complaint Of IRE frenc %
writer Id the Consitation'et In the V.lia 1se ~
role ID there is pair Of scales in each nursery.
their offspring. Baby weighing Is all the ne
rage, and fond parents lay heavy bets a On ne
babies kick the beam. Nor are the horses 49,
gotten t IT The ladies' have their village cart ut
which they drive themselves: Others t hays
two grooms on horseback following tnelr
pony chaise. These financiers 90 noI knoM y.
how to show sufficient honor to their pank
notes. Their Wallets bloom in breeches, they
eat off silver plates, and the dinner consists s
of several services, exactly as In Paris I ne
rusticity Of the country the free and easy NE
ladies like to talk the latest slang OF the Bo,l-
leyard, and the repertory Of the cafes concerts
is very much in vogue among them.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-21
HOUSLKEEPERS HELR
rphiladelphia Times.]

A Pniding-B Butter mould ana sn@a
side pieces of preserved raisins, etc. Rl
with sponge cakes broken In pieces ~
q custard with pint OF milk, tDIee esssss
sugar to taste; flavor with brandy ol -
and boil for an hour. 60
Chester Pudding. - Take a iareo. W.
CRATE the rind, squeeze out tne l a'sts sfs7
dozen sweet almonds, one dozen Di. ssus, ssi
these), one ounce butter, quarter poIw Ss
sugar, the yolks Of four eggs; put ~ ~
saucepan over slow fire, and Wnen ~ "
ter melts beat all together. line ags
puff paste, and lay In the mxture p H. 4
quick oven. It should be sent TO tapgt ~
napkin, with the whites OF the egg
and laid upon the top. .sxsrs
Queen Mab P,ldding-Soak 2 ~
packet of gelatine In warm WaIe III a 11sl
hours; then boil pint OF milk ~ VIZ y shs
peel and add to the gelatine. WEI NJ
ter Is dissolved, sweeten to taste aln \.
gently the yolks OF four eggs, pou. " M,s1
to the saucepan and simmer ae III RI
over slow fire, not allowing It % ~ ~ VI
thick enough remove from the lire " =.
gradually four ounces OF preServe1. ~ w. r
continue stirring till nearly eoio, 1s-
into mould. ~, VI 4
Butter P,htlding.-One quart mil2; ;, ~
eight tablespoonfuls flour anu =
bake half hour. - c,.ttt
Pneapple Mnrmalatle.-- az ss'sssyI
pineapple; to every pint OF crater pa ri
allow a pound OF sugar. Put sugar a 49,
together and let it stand few nOuSs
put In porcelain kettle, boil, SUE a,. M; n n
till 1t becomes thick; when cooi pus :.
jars. 4,ra6 T.
Puff Luke.-Two cups sugar, ~
flour, one cup butter, three eg9ssss
milk, one teaspoonful soda, Two ueseY
cream Of tartar. t~oe
Light Tea Calte.-Oae cup sugar. ~
half cup melted butter, one ~ ~ h vi
cups OF milk, flour to make stln .a3cs,fe1 ]
teaSpoonfuis soda; bake twenty -
hot oven. ..,1rIe 3
Frosting for Cdke.-Ten teaspooashs
dered sugar to the white OF one esb .
minutes for each teaSpoonfui OF 49, ~ cnc 4
fedistp Cdke.-One cup butter, o a.srsr. r
milk, one cup moIasses, two cups s1s f.
eggs, six cups -four, one teaSpoo
one cup raiains; spice to taste. 80. ~
German Pugs.-One quart NILS, Rstf11
sixteen tabie3poonfuls flour anu -
70 Clean Mdrbte.-Spanisn Wuh ~
into 4 paste by moisteniDg Sih 49,
which a piece oil washing soda !, ,uejI
spread on a piece Of flannel anu sa ~St1
upon marble, the pI ocess being cieau1f
or three times, Is very good as e snd T.
should be washed off with eoap T.
and tne marble afterWard
soft duster ~ a
To Remoue Rustic remove tfyS|
steel rub well with sweet Oh, ..dsf01
hours use unsIacked lime, pow
line; rub till the rust disapI'
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-21

The colossal equestrian statue of the late
Gen George Ii. Thomas, modelled by J. @. A..
Ward, and which is to be- unveiled in Wash
ington about the first of November is now in
process of casting in bronze In foundry in
Philadelphia. When completed the huge
figure will contain $1,000 pounds OF metal,
and will cost $4,000. Its height will be fifteen
Thomas has been completed, and also large
part OF the horses body. A casting was made
of the fore-part Of the animals body and of
his neck. Two thousand pounds OF bronze
were poured into the mold from one large
caIIldrOn
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-21
Paris Novelties.
[Ghieago Tribune.

japanese dresses are the latest Paris novel
The Oriental is becoming fashionable and
competing. But Partisan modestes have
other surprises in store; and, In fact, the pre-
vaiing toilets have shown such a boldness of
idea and execution thatit is hard to say where
feminine love of novelty may not go. Every
article of dress has gone into a retrogade de-
velopment; and old spinsters wear banged
hair, small heeled shoes and extraordinary
paners, which only an intense devotion to
fashion can justify. %
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-21

A Corsican lawyer In conducting the de-
tense OF murderer on the mainland. Hav-
Ing with care arranged the facts Of the case
he begins his argument:
Gentlemen Of the jury-It has been fully
set forth by the Witnesses you have heard
that the act Of my client was one OF private
and personal revenge, long premeditated and
1--WE contend nothing else" says the attor-
ney general
Than you" says the learned counsel, with
warm gratitude, and sits down, to give the
Judge chance to direct the jury to acquit
without leaving the box.
The learned judge promptly sentences the
prisoner to death.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-21

Another duel between honorables having
taken place, in which nobody was hurt ex-
bnrhaod M. Alfred Della, who has too great
respect for the duel to see 1t fall into disre-
pute and ridieuie, proposes that the follow
Ing law be enacted: \,
ARTICLE /. The duel, being an essential
part Of French nature and manners, IS per-
mitted.
ART. q One Of the two adversaries must al
ways be seriously wounded.
ART. 3. In any case where the combatants
have left the field without injury, they shall
pc liable to fine OF not less than 1000 or more
than 10000 francs, for which the seconds or
witnesses shall also be held responsible.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-21

Lizzie w. Fletcher asks in poem 'Tf I
should die tonight, what would you do2"
Liz, that's very refreshing conundrum for
this season. If you should die tonight 1t
would of course necessitate visit OF the
coroner In the morning, and then, you know,
Liz, we'd have to buy you new clothes to wear
in the other place, and minister with great
lantern jaws would stand over you and say
good things. Then we'd have to hire car
and money isn't very plentiful. A first-ciass
funeral costs about $50, Liz SO don't for the
world think Of going off suddenly. Wait until
the peach season is over and things look
little better for speculation.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-21

:. Juila Shepard, a mulatto, had the reputa-
slon among the negroes of Springfield, Mass.
Oh being voudoo charmer. A boy whom She
vas employed to nurse became i'll and finally
h ILL., an analysis proved that he had been
conjecture being that, to keep her standing
T WIZ her own people as witch, she con-.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-21

His hair having been cut, and various offers
OF fancy soap, hair restorer, etc, having been
declined, with and without thanks, the barber
says unto him:
''Will your hair do that way, sir?"
The customer contemplates himself with
care In the mirror, then returning to the
sacrfficial chair and enveloping himself In
the calico wrapper, replies solemnly:
Just leetle longer"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-21

Marriages and births are falling off and
suicides are increasing in England in coDse-
quence Of the hard times. For the first quar-
Ter In 1879 the annual marriage rate was only
lie per thousand, against an average of IA !
for the last forty-one years. The birth rate
Tor the quarter ending June 30 was only 81. .
per thousand, against 374 In 1875. During
the first three weeks Of August thirty We
persons committed suicide In London. against
an average OF sixteen for the same 5ariGd
during the last ten years. p'A4oo
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-21

Iulare Lake, thirty-three by TWENTY-FIVE
miles, has been for two years past gradually
a arsa up Treat wheat fields cover wide
ioated. California fashion. the lake has
SILKS 81 through Which its waters find outlet
l li suoterranean channels, whose course and
oest,hallon are not traceable Fish abound,
In the worthless. A'oo away
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-21

He had just landed from three years
whaling voyage, and, overcome by his joyful
reception, found himself before the police
court. your honor" he said, plaintiveIy,
I'm q simple sailor, lowly born" Thirty
days for the drunk, six months for Pima
FORE" was the ringing sentence; and the
poor tar, bewildered, was drage ed to his dun
geon cell and deprived OF telephone commu-
nicatiOn
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-21
MEXICAN GETTEE.

~ T- "a II
IChicago Times.l
Melican gettee
Muche6 dirte6:
John he eulel0o
Gross the sea.
Come 10 washee,
Make him cleanee;
Hs say, 16ttee.
Dam Uhinasl
" No more likee,a
No moe hHbee.
Too ii UGH Rottee
Alreadee."
He 60 dirtee.
Me no caree,
\ Get me back
Across the sea:
Hone In China
Muchee sOup0e;
Better rieee. M-z ..=a.m..
Better tea.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-21

I'm sitting on this tile, Mary"
He said. In accents sad.
Removing from the rocking chair
The best silk hat he had:
And, while he viewed the shapeless mass
That erst was trim and neat,
He murmured: Would 1t had been felt
Before took my seat"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-21

4 NEW NOVELIST OF S1GNAL AGILITY.
The signature was generally understood to
be a pseudOnym, and great curiosity was felt
woman? Most persons decided that 1t was
man; that no woman had such grasp or
strength; that the diction was PROFESSIONALLY
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1879-03-27
SgH H3EeREtEH'S SALES.

DY virtuc Of executions TO me directed /
~ will sell, on MONDAY, sale day in Arrl,
1870. at the Court House door in Walhnlla.
between the legal hours Of sale, the following
described property, to wit:
One Tract of Land on Crooked Creek, con-
tanning 1876 acres. more or less, adjoining lands
Of Wm. Walt Thos. Dodd and others.
ALSO,
Sixteen acres, more or less. im The town of
Walhalla, adjoining lands Of NJ. II. Bryce and
others.
Levied on rs The property of a. Bryce, Jr., nj
the suit Of tho Wnlha,a Bank aud others.
ALSO.
GO acres. moro or less, on waters of Crooked
Greek, adjoining lands of George D,dd and
others. Levied on as the property of Alex.
Brvcc. Jr.. Mt the suit of the Walhalla Bank
and others.
TERMS or SALE-CASH.
JAMES II. ROBINS,
Sheriff Oconee County
March 6, 1870 16-lt
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1879-03-27
NOTICE.

4 LII persons Indebted TO Wesley pitchford, by
n Judgment, Snotc. account or otherwise, are
hereby notified that said notes, accounts, &C..
are in my hands for collection, and tllat PROMPT
payment Of the same must be made, If parties
desire to save costs. S. +. DENDY,
Assignee
February 81, 1870 I5.4t
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1879-03-27

SUFFERING FOR a LIFE TIME.-Persons
afflicted with rheumatism often suffer for a
life time, their torturcs being almost with
out remission. The joints and muscles of
such unfortunatcs arc in most cases shock
ipgly eontorted and drawn out of shape
10 afford them even temporary relief, the
ordinary remedies often prove utterly use
less. lIostetters Stomach Bittcrs, on the
other hand, is avouchcd by persons who
have used it, to be a genuine source of re-
lief. 1t keeps the blood coo. by promoting
regular habit of body, and removes from
it impurities which, in the opinion of all
rational pathologists, originate this agonzing
complaint aud its kindred malady, the gout.
Besides this the Bitcrs remedy disorders of
the stomcch, liver and nerves, prevent and
cradicate intermittent nad rcmittcnt fevers,
promote appetite and sleep, aud are highly
recommended by physicians as a desirable
medicll stmulant and tonic.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1879-03-27
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
Ooonee County

IN TRIAL JUSTICE COURT.
Susan J. Gaines, Plaintiff, N
against ; D'
John +. Simmons, Defendant. D''
TO The Defendant John p. Simmons
YOU arc hereby summoned and required to
L answer tho complaint in this action, which
is filed in my Office at Oakway, 0concc County,
S. O., and to serve O copy Of your answer on the
subscriber at his office, within twenty days nfter
the service Of this summons on you, exclusive
Of tho day Of service. and if you fail to answer
fho complaint the plaintiff will apply to this
court for Judgment against You for The sum Of
forty .hvo md 86- FOO dollars and interest with
the costs of this action. This 18th February,
a. d. 1879 J. b. SANDERS, FL. ST.
Trial Justice.
To the Defendant, John p. Simmons.
Take notice that the summons in this action,
Of which the above is COPY, and The complaint
was filed In my Office on the 9Th February, a.
ID. 1870. j. b. SANDERS,
Trial Justine.
March Is, 1870 II G.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1879-03-27

The St. Louis Post and Dispatch says
Texas alone will gain not less than ten
members of Congress by the next census
AS the popular majority in the Union, the
Republicans were never anything but mi, !,
n"rlly party. Lincoln was elected by n
minority in 1860. In 1861 ten States did
vote at ALL In 1868 tho South was disrran-
chiscd. In 1872 tho mistake of nominating
Greeley kept over million Democrats from
the polls. In 1876 Mr.. Tildcn received
majority Of over million Of the white vote,
and $50, 900 over all votes, white and black.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1879-03-27
Have You the Buckeve?

II is n we'll established fact, that Tablcr's
Buckeye Pile Ointment will cure, if uscdnccord-
ing TO directions. The Aisculus IIippocastanum
or Horse Chestnut, commonly known the
Buckeye, has been highly esteemed for many
years, owing 10 the fact that it possesses virtues
lying in the bitter principle called Esculin,
which can be utilized for the cure Of Piles. If
affected with that terrible disease, use Tablcrs
Buckeye Pile Ointment ana be relieved. Price
90 cents For sale by Norman g. Bro, druggists.