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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-12-05
Romance of a Ring.

A princess of Prussia at one time re-
ceived small and antique ring from
her governess for present. About
year after the occurrence the court re-
ceivpd visit from the Grand Duke
Nicholas, the brother of the Emperor
Alexander, and who, at that time, was
not the heir expectant of the crown;
The grand duke saw the princess, and
with the quick resolve native to his dis
position Immediately determined to ask
her in marriage. One day, as he was
seated by her side at the royal dinner
table, lie spoke to her of his forthcoming
departure, adding that it depended upon
her whether or not his stay in Berlin
should be prolonged.
"What shall | do, then, to influence
your intentiOnS?h was the reply OF the
smiling princess.
"You must not refuse to receive my
addresses" Immediately returned the
outspoken Nicholas. . E.
"You ask much"
81 ask even more. You ought to give
me some encouragement in my en-
deavors to please you.
"That is still more difficult. Besides,
the moment is not we'll chosen for a
favor"
~ beg your royal highness to give me
sign that | am not totally Indifferent
to YOU. You have little ring on your
finger, the possession OF. which would
render me happy. beseech youto give
me the ring ....
"What! give the ring at the dinner
table, and in the presence of all these
peopleP"
let me see--press it into this piece
of bread and give it to me-"
And press the ring into &, piece of
bread she did, and gave it to the future
emperor. Nicholas took an early Op-
portunity to leave the hall, and on ex-
huming the treasure from its wheaton
tomb discovered an inscription on the
inner side in French, and running to the
following effect "L'1mperatrice de la
Russie."
He is said to have worn the keepsake
for the rest OF his days, attached to a
chain round his neck, the ring being too
small of course for any of his colossal
fingers. The future empress, it seems,
had been unconsciously wearing for
some time the emblem of her future
greatness. --arssea
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-12-05
A Duel TO their Deaths.

A Memphis telegram to the Cincin-
natl Gazette says: Your correspondent
captured the particulars of one of the
bloodiest affrays in the annals of crime,
from n passenger who arrived In this
city Un II steamer from st. Lous, to-
night. The affair occurred on Tuesday.
near Cottonwood, Mo-, three miles above
the Arkansas line, and about hundred
miles above Memphis, on the Mississippi
river, and resulted in the death of both
the cOmbatants. The quarrel was be-
tween two farmers, named A. M.
Crockett and Doc. Nichols, and grew
out of Nichols stock trespassing upon
Crockett's land. A bitterness grew up
between them, and one carried his griefs
into the courts.
On Tuesday they met Mt the point
mentioned, when Nichols cried out {:
You see l have not yet been arrestedm
Crockett replied: II see you haven't,
you rascal, and l propose to whip
it out Of you right herem Nichols
said: "All right; you just wait till fix
this coffee on my mule and | will join
you in that little gamer
Crockett quietly awaited Nichols
movements until both men met.
Crockett drew a large pocket-knife,
while Nichols displayed q dirk, or
bowie knife. The bloody work began
at once, and blood flowed like water
from tne wounds each stroke of the
deadly weapons made in the bodies of
the antagonists. Crockett finally got in
a stroke on Nichols neck which severed
the jugular vein, having previously cut
his tongue completely out. Nichols
fell dead by the side of Crockett, who
lay on the ground completely exhausted
from loss OF blood. He survived his
wounds only four hours.
No one saw the desperate conflict, but
passing neighbor reached the place a
few moments before Crockett died, from
whom he learned the above particulars
The gentleman did all he could for
Crockett, but he had received his death
blow. On Nichols body thirteen
wounds had been inflicted, while on
Crockett were eighteen. 1t is stated
that the spot where they fought bore
evidences of long and most terrible
conflict. Both men leave families, that
of Nichols consisting of his wife and
eight children Both were respected by
their neighbors, but Crockett was con-
sidered a dangerous, quarrelsome man,
while Nichols was peaceable and very
quiet neighbor.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-12-05
ITEMS OF INTEREST.

England imports SIO,OOO,OOO wortif'of
lard annually, chiefly from the United
States.
The people of the United States own
property in the District of Columbia to
the amount of about S85, 100000.
A boy sixteen years of age lately
hanged himself at Liverpool because
somebody had /" found fault with him."
There is a colored woman in Mont
gOmery county, Ga, who has become
the mother of seven children in sixteen
months.
A number of boys connected with re-
spectacle families have been indicted by
the Ormsby county (Nevada) grand jury
for opium smoking.
A new kind of sweet potato is culti-
specimens (Which weigh from fftoon to
eighteen and twenty-five pounds.
1t is a remarkable fact that in the six
teenth century there were 100000 peo-
pie in Siberia; now there are but 4,000,-
600, though there is an influx of 10000
convicts annually. ...r
Democratic ticket, lssO-For Presi-
dent. Ed. Hanlan. Republican. ditto
VI IColCtuI, Sllftc' OOul
will postpone the election indefinitely
Buffalo Sunday Times.
1t is hard to decide which is the more
pestileutial the young bore who is for
ever Dragging what he is going to do, OF
the old bore who is eternally Dragging
what he has done.-BoSto1e Transcript.
The blood of slaughtered domestic
animals is used in France to clarity
wine; and fully six thousand tons of
dried blood are said to be annually used
for purposes of dyeing, and for uses per-
tanning to the art of coloEing printers
ink. ,.
"The true journalist is a free, un-
trammeled creature, governed by none"
proudly wrote the editor in his leader
on "That Mighty Engine, the Press"
Then he went home to dinner, and was
ingloriously chased under the bed by
his wife and a broom for emitting to
send up the ingredients for the monday
eal.- RocklGnd Courier. .a
Father to Young Hopeful, who has
Just begun attending school" How do
you like your school, my sonPn Young
Hopeful" Pretty we'll, sir.' Father
-"What lessons have you been study
ing today" Young Hopeful" Spell
lin, readin', rithmetic ind geography
Father" What exercise do you think
you will like best?" Young Hopeful
"Oh, recess, STRIP YonkerS Statesman,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-12-05
What Did Mary Say!

A lawyer is responsible for the follow
ing: During the trial of one Gogzell, for
kidnapping, an incident occurred which
created considerable fun at the expense
ofwigs and counsel. A Miss Sloan was
giving eviden"e, and was requested to
state all she knew about . certain trans
action. Witness: 81 was in the sitting
room Wien Mary came in from the
kitchen hurriedly, and Gogzell after
her. He caught hold of her at the sit
ting-room door and said, MARY, you
have been here long enough; ONE and
60 home now" Counsel: "What did
Mary sayP" Counsel for the prosecu-
ton: "Stop there! l object to that
question" Here II discussion OF nearly
two hours took place, in which four
lawyers participated, after which the
Judge gave long and serious harrangue
on the subject, and finally, in very for
nal and pompous manner, stated that it
was the opinion of the court that the
question should be answered. The
court was crowded almost to suffoca-
ton, and the most intense interest was
manifested at this stage of the proceed
ings. The question was repeated
"What did Mary sayp" and the witness
answered, simply, "She didn't say a
word
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-12-05
A Plain Man.

The Woodward avenue car going
north at eleven O'Clock yesterday fore
noon overtooE man with hand-trunk
of ancient make walking in the middle
of the street. He inquired il the car
went to the railroad track, and then got
aboard. There were several passengers
in the car, and rs he stood in the door he
looked from one to the other and said:
If | am intruding don't hesitate to
tell me so. | like people who speak
right out, and anu used TO plain talk"
No one objected and he took a seat,
crossed his legs and said to himself;
"I'll bet they never built this car for
less than fifty dollars! Pm glad the old
woman isn't here. If she should see
how it's fixed up she'd never let up on
me till tackled one to the house. I'll
never ride on a wood wagon again when
can jog along in a chariot like this. It's
got more windows than u beehive, and
| wouldn't dare spit OIL the floor if was
dying to spit"
AS he made no move to pay his fare
the driver rang the bell.
"Got bells on here, ehP" mused the
plain man. Now who'd although
they'd have gone to such an expense as
that! Folks here in town are right on
the style, no matter what it costs !"
The driver rang again and again, and
seeing that it did no good, he finally
opened the door and said:
You man in the corner there-you
didn't pay your fare"
my fare! Why, that's so! Hanged
if hadn't forgotten all about it! Were
you ringing that bell for meP"
eyes"
THAT'S too bad! Why didn't you
open that door long ago and say to me
Here, you old potato top, if you dom
pass up your ducats I'll land you in the
mudp I'm plain man, and / never get
miffed at plain talk. Take the damage
out of this half dollarw-DetroH Free
! Press.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-12-05
ISLAND POND, VERMONT FRIDAY. DECEMBER :, 1879.

about those elegant writing implements,
and trays, and choice little jars, and
fans with Chinese characters on them,
in the study. As it was, we made a
most unceremonionsly long call, which,
however, we were cordially invited to
repeat; and then the family accom-
panied us to the outer door with re-
peated hand-shakings and goo1-byes." :"
But one thing we happily had pres
ence of mind not to do. We did not
violate etiquette by taking formal leave
of the interpreter; we did not shake
hands with Chin Tin Sing. - Vide
ASUdke.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-12-05
Her Age.

There is good deal of amusement in
the following table of figures. 1t will
enable you to tell how old the young
ladies are. Just hand this table to a
young lady, and request her to tell in
which column OF columns her age is
contained; add together the figures at
the top of the columns in which her age
is to be found, and you have the great
secret. Thus, suppose her age to be
seventeen, you find that number in the
first and fifth columns; add the first
figures of these two columns. Here is
tho mo pio table.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-12-05
VOL. VII.
The Iron Pen,

The Iron Pen,
Made from Fettefoi Downward, the Prisoner
OF Chillon; the Handle of Wood from tn,
Frigate " Constitution" and bound will
Circlet of Gold, inset with three prec
ious Stones from Siberia, Ceylon, anC
Maine.
BY HENRY W. LoNGFELLow.
thought this Pen would arise
From the casket where it lies
OF itself would arise, and write
My thanks and my surprise.
When you gave it me under the pines,
/ dreamed these gems from the mines
OF Siberia, Ceylon, and Maine
Would glimmer as thoughts in the lines
That this iron link from the chain
OF Downward might retain
Some verse OF the poet who sang
OF the prisoner and his pain;
That this wood from the lrigate's mast
Might write me rhyme at last,
AS it used to write on the sky
The song OF the sea and the blast.
But motionless as wait,
Like bishop lying in state
Lies the Pen, with its inter Of gold,
And its Jewels inviolate.
Then must / speak, and say
That the light OF that summer day
In the garden under the pines
Shall not fade and pass away.
shall see you standing there,
Caressed by the fragrant air,
With shadow on your face,
And the sunshine on your hair.
shall hear the sweet low tone
OF n voice before unknown,
Saying "This from me to you,
From me, and to you alone"
And in words not idle and vain
| shall answer and thank you again
For the gift, and the grace OF the gift,
Oh, beautiful Helen of Maine!
And forever this gift will be
AS a blessing from you to me,
AS drop Of the dew of your youth
On the leaves OF an aged tree.
-Harper'S Monthly
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-12-05

The shrinking of the water in Tulaer
Lake, Cal, has uncovered pre-
historic settle ment, stone buildings,
traces of canals once bordered with
planted trees, and other evidences OF
occupation by an unknown race, being
clearly defined as the water subsidies.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-12-05

Z" All. how well do l remember-it was in
the bleak November" when | caught the cold
that was wearing me surely and swiftly awayi
but | heard OF DIR, Bulls ConRh Syrup, took
Il, and am ne well 90 ever
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-06-26
Totally Different From All Others

The ssLondon Hair Color Restorer" Is the
most delightful article ever introduced to the
American people, land is totally different from
all other Hair Restorers, being entirely free
from all impure ingredients that render many
other articles for the hair obnoxious. Where
badness or falling of the hair exists, or pre-
mature grayness from sickness SUr other
causes, its use will restore the natural youth
full color and cause healthy growth, cleans
ing the scalp from all impurities, dandrutf,
etc, at the same tine it most pleasing and
lasting hair dressing, fragrantly perfumed,
rendering the hair soft and pliab.e, making
it an indispensable article in every toilet.
Ask your druggist for London Hair Re-
storer. Price 75c bottle; six bottles, for 81.
Main Depot for the United States, $50 North
9th street, Philadelphia.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-06-26
STAUNTON. VIRGINIA. JUNE 26. 1879.
KNOW WHAT FAILURE MEANS.

1t was lover loved a maid
That had father who
Was thought to be by all the world
Exceeding well-to-do.
"Oh, be my wife, the lover cried;
"My bride. my queen, my own
"You do not love me" she replied,
II fear for myself alone"
MY pa he is wealthy man,
His only child am L;
And all his riches shall be mine
Whenever he shall die.
"But riches, the Apostle says.
Unto themselves take wings; o.
II pa were poor would you love me ?"
81 would" he cried, "by lingo"
81 am so glad-I knew you would
l in yourlov am blest;
PA failed last night" she sobbed and sank
Upon her lovers breast.
THAT makes not bit of difference
That gallant lover cried;
$50 have you care not who
May take all else beside"
That night when her lover took his leave,
At twenty minutes to one,
She whispered softly in his ear,
Darling, was in fun.
"True. pa has failed, but he his pile
Had duly sailed by;
only wished to try your truth
Darling. how glad anil,
For now know you would love me well.
Even in poverty
And as anon home went the lover,
Who was by no means green,
He blithly Rugged himself and Gang,
II know what failures mean"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-06-26
Itching Piles.

The symptoms are moisture, like perspira-
t ion, intense itching, increased by scratching,
very distressing, particularly at night, as if
pin worms were crawling in and about the
rectum. the private parts are sometimes af-
fected ; if allowed to continue, very serious
results may follow. DR.. Swayne's All Heal
Ing Ointment is a pleasant, sure cure.
Reader, If you are suffering from this dis
tressing complaint, or letter, Itch, Scald
Head, Ring Worm, Barber's Itch, any Causty
Scaly Skin Eruption, use Swayne's Ointment
and be cured. Sent by mail to any address
on receipt of price lin currency or postage
stamps, 30 cents. Three boxes, $1.25. Sixth
street, Philadelphia. No charge for advice.
Sold by leading druggists.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-06-26
40 IRON sl1e

impervious to moisture, whether applied to met
al, wood, brick or stone. Owing to its toughneSs
and elasticity, il does not crack, chalk or peel Off
AS Roofing Paint and for Damp Walls it has
no equal. We say this from an experience OF
twelve years. 1t literally becomes. from its ma
ture, part OF the material upon which 1t IS laid.
effectually cementing and thoroughly stopping all
leaks, whether from broken seams or holes in the
roof. It forms coating that withstands expan.
sion or contraction from heat or cold
By the proper application of this paint, and at
comparatively small COST we have repaired old
roofs, condemned as unworthy of further repairs,
and extended their usefulness for years.
By the production Of this paint, we have more
than doubled the value Of tin for roofing purpo-
ses H1- Estimates carefully and promptly made
on application. All work warranted and satisfac-
ton given.
For Tin Roofs. Damp Walls and Single Roofs.
and for all purposes where a Fire Proof PANT IS
been in for over twelve years. and in every In
stance given entire satisfaction All kinds OF roof
ing made water tight by this paint.
Shingle roofs coated with this paint will never
presents stone surface in every respect Except
weight the same as slate. Makes them fire proof.
Always presents clean and neat appearance.
The only paint in the world that will stand at
only paint in the world that gives thorough pro
lection to metallic roofs 1t has stood the test for
IA years. One Million Square Feet OF tin
painted with this paint, in Virginia, during the
past Is months.
All in want of this class of work will do well to
call upon us, and read testimonials from the best
men and corporations in this State, also from ey-
cry State in the Union. The OLD IRON-SIDE
PAINT cannot be found. only at our store. we
control the State for its sale, and furnish our own
men to apply it.
No. 6S. Augusta St. STANTON, Va.
g. ". MAY, Firm of G. W. MAY s. Co.,
L. L. SAGENDoRPH. Wholesale and Retail
may 20 Druggists.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-06-26

A Scotch minister in one Of his parochial
visits met cowboy, and asked him what
O'Clock it was. s'About twelve, SIR was
the the reply. SWELL" remarked the min
lister, 81 thought it was more" ssIt's never
more, here, said the boy sit Just begins
at one again.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-06-26

A Selkirk sexton used to preface the dram
usually given to him at funerals with gen
eral nod to all the company, quite in seri-
Gus way, unconscious Of the doleful meaning
OF the compliment contained, "My services
to YOU all gentlemen
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-06-26

i House in the Valley of Virginia, has recently
beenre fitted and repainted throughout. Located
n the central part of the city, only two blocks
rom either depot.
THE OFFICE is OPEN THE ENTIRE NIGHT,
and guests will be received called at any hour.
Special Suits of Rooms
for families or large travelling parties. Tourists
stopping here can visit in easy distance the cele
brated Weyer's Cave, and no less famous the
Cave OF Seven Fountains; both only fifteen miles
distant over a good road; the wonderful view
from ''Elliott's Knobb," and the scenery around
the city, to be witnessed in an afternoons drive
is the most beautiful in the mountains.
THERE is A VERY FINE LIVERY
attached to the hotel, furnishing carriages to all
points at reasonable rates.
IS Coaches and Porte1s in attendance at all
the trains to convey passengers and baggage
FREE OF CHARGE. JNO. ID. CROWLE, Prop.
7. s. DAVIS. Clerk. mar I
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-06-26
Stanton advertisements
WE manufactur
" Ol1TrQU-Si00

XXTE manufactur
w OldIron-Side
P q i n t from the
purest. toughest,
and hardest Lake
Superior iron ores.
This is NOT a Pat
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ponderous machin
cry. by which this
grade of iron ore,
in its crude state,
is crus h e d and
reduced to impal-
pable powder as
fine as tiour.is pat
ented. 1t is really
a mineral paint
being 100 per cent.
pure iron ore-un-
subjected to heat
or any other pro-
cess by which its
durability woul d
be effected. It eff
fectually resists all
tmospheric chang
es, which prove so
destructive to 9TH
err mineral paints,
$50 calle d. 1t
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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-06-26
HOLMAN LIVER PAD!
W. R. Tyree, Sole ACT,
STANTON, VIRGINIA.

BG lead the totoootng CERTlFICATE
Office of BAKER BROS.
Wholesale and Retail GrOcers,
Staunton, Va, April "a, 1879.
w. R. TYREE, ESQ.
Dear Sir:-If the contents of
this will help to bring before the public the HoI-
MAN LIVER AND AGUE PAD a remedy for constipa-
ton and Neuralgia particularly, will feel that
have accomplished great good. My father, living
in Winchester, Va, Las written me the effect the
pad had upon such friends came under his
positive knowledge deriving very great benefit
from the use of this pad. lady informed him
A gentleman who had been suffering for 20 years.
said he had been rendered unfit for business or r
wretcHedness during those years. He used the
pad, and aim ost from the day he put it on, he at
once became new man, enjoyed life again, and
has been in excellent health since. He used but
one. These parties know well, and their testi-
mony with my own experience, convinces me
that the pad contains medical properties OF very
great value. Respectfully,
HENRY B. BROWN, B. K.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-06-26
Livery.
livery and Feed Stables.

me undersigned begs to inform ~-
Lne public that he has opened on EE&A
hts our account and in his olUn rightGE2S&SsGsAz4
e1ctustoetg; Livery and Feed Stables at the old
sIanq OF Tnornburg & Shafer. where, for the pres
EN- ne VIII ee found and will be pleased to have
him. His HORSES, which cannot he surpassed
IN the Valley are handsome, stylish free and per
tecIy saIe and his rolling stock is and Of the
FINE TURNouTs AND SADDLE HORSES. A
SPECIALITY.
ne hopes by close attention to business, and by
ascneonle OF prices to suit the stringent times
share OF the patronage of the Community.
Due notice will be given of a change in the To-
cation of his business A.. 'ie ~
Respectfully,
may 2s-tf GEORGE H. PLATT.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-06-26
GEORGIA
HOME INSURANCE co,
of Columbus, Ga.

have determined to give them all of my bust
ness or as least as much as they will accept.
For my own Convenience, have accepted the
Agency of this Company, and while my other du-
ties will not permit me to solicit business for
them ina general way, yet will be glad to ex-
plain the merits of the Company and take the
applications of rny one desiring to insure.
j. FRED. EFFINGER.
In my absence, parties desiring insurance or
Information can apply to RORT. CRAIG, at the
Office of Ef1nger, Craig & Grattan.
NAV
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-06-26
Insurance..
EIRE INSURANCE.

As Genera! Receiver of the Circuit Court, am
very often directed to loan money on real estate
security:
In making the loans, as well for my own protec-
ton as that of the borrower, 1 require that the
property be insured against fire.
1t is OF course OF the utmost Importance that
the Insurance Company issuing policies should
be perfectly solvent. l. that the assets are not
simply words and figures. but such securities as
are known to the policy holder to DE LIST, solvent
and End, easily converted into money when ne
cessity demands 1T.
After a careful examination Of the liabilities
and resources of the
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-06-26
AMBLEEs SMITH,

j. A"HAE'' SMITH,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
OFFICE-Corner of 9TH and D. Streets.
WASHLNGTON,D d. c..
~ Special attention given to claims Of every
description against the Government.
Refers to Hon. q. w. McCrary, Secretary OF
War; J. B. Hawley, Assistant Secretary OF the
Treasury; Gen. j. A. Williamson, Commissioner
of Land Office; Hon. D. W. Mahon, 1st. Auditor,
Treasury, and Hon ]. NJ. McGrew, 9Th Auditor.
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