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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-06-04
A Dinner in Toxic.

Very strange dishes came upon the
board at our New Years dinner at the
hotel in Toxic. A preliminary pipe of
mild tobacco was handed around. The
tobacco was too mild an affair altogether
to take the edge off ones appetite, if in
tended for that purpose. The first course
consisted Of sw eetmeats, served upon
lacquered plates. The whole meal was
of Frenchified character. Balls of
golden, scarlet, and green jellies were
among the the things in this dish; rice,
flour, and sugar made up the constituents
of the other parts of it. Saki (rice spirit)
and the ever-present tea were then serv-
ed round. The second course consisted
of soup, into which were shredded hard
boiled eggs. This was served in bowls,
but without spoons. l had, however,
my purchased spoon, fork, and knife al
ways with me, and so escaped trouble.
Then came very strange dish: it was
collop cut from a living fish wriggling
on the sideboard. The Japs are great
eating folk, and this raw fish eating
is quite common. The steak cut for
Bruce from the living OK, told of in his
Abyssinian travels, occurred to ones
memory. The live tidbit is supposed to
be eaten with the japanese "Soy"-a
sauce that makes everything palatable-
but l let my portion of it pass. 1t is not
possible to comply with all Japanese
fashions at once. Time is necessary to
the requirement of taste. Cooked fish
was next served, and that in great vari-
ETY., including shell-fsh. A sort of lime,
OF small lemon, was used as the flavoring
to this dish. Then came boiled beans,
with ginger roots, and some fried fish and
horse-radish. To follow that came boil
ed fish and CLANS, the latter cut up, and
served with pears. Rice in tea-cups fol-
lowed, and then a salad, and the dishes
were ended. The hot saki and tea-cups
were sent round after each course. The
health of our landlord was proposed in
Japanese, and drunk in saki. He ther
rose to reply. l thought that he woult
never have done bowling before he begar
to speak. He appeared to speak very
well, and easily.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-06-04

Although the Methodist conference at
Cincinnati has finally decided not to elect
a colored bishop, the long plea for the
representation of his race by Rev. Mr..
Hammond, of a colored Kentucky cons
terence was accorded most generous
and appreciative hearing. He argued eloa
quently that the election of an African
bishop would be along the line of prog
ress; that it would be blow to preju-
dice and of inestimable advantage to the
colored constituency. Round after
round of applause was given him, in VII
ola.ion of the rules the conference had
adopted and the repeated admonitions Of
the president.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-06-04

Tom a cent, and yet had managed to
make him comfortable for life. There
was an immediate fitting to the COM
Portable farmhouse; and Tom furnished
nice office in town, and drove in every
morning in the spring-wagon. Past
troubles and cares were forgotten; the
Baldwins were made more comfortable; /;
and, considering all things, Miss Silence
did more good with hes, money than if
she had left it to found a library or lift
a church debt.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-06-04
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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-06-04

The largest sapphire in the world is
owned by a member of the Polytechnic
society of Berlin. 1t weighs nearlyt
ounces, and were it of the first water
would be worth no less than f3,2O0,00o.
But it is not absolutely free from impuri-
ties, which materially diminishes its
value. Still, enormous bids have been
made for it by German princes, and by
wealthy minerologists, without avail.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-06-04
VOL. III.
An Ideal Circus,

Most people have seen a circus, but
there is one kind of show that would
be indeed novelty. This is one that is
not at least dozen exhibitions combined.
One that is not the most gigantic con-
glomeration of coagulated concentrations
the world has ever seen. One that is not
the one and only show of the kind under
several hundred acres of canvas. One
that has not at least million dollars out
in challenges to certain frauds travelling
under the name of circuses. One that is
not-but when this one comes round, as
Mr.. Gilpin's author remarks, may we
be there to see. Detroit Free Press.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-06-04

The Pittsfield Sun thus enlarges on .
little story which the lawyer Barker told
ut the recent historical society meeting;
For many years none but Democratic
votes had been cast in Cheshire, when
one excited election day single Federal
vote was found in the box. The chair
man of the selectmen stood aghast, and,
holding up the obnoxious bit of paper
between his thumb and finger as though
there were contagion in it, exclaimed.
"Who threw this - Federal vote?"
A brief pause and no response. No
body! l thought so; throw it out" "
and out it went.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-06-04

Application was made at Castle Gar
den, New York, a few days since, for the
services of 1000 Immigrants to work on
the Denver and Rio Grande railway.
which is to extend from Denver to Ell
Pasa.. Texas Fair waGns- wnrn nffered-
and the newcomers will get steady en-
ployment.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-06-04

Everybody admits the general health
fllness of fruit, most of which was for
merly regarded as a luxury and is now
used as food; and none of the fruits are
more wholesome, more nourishing, and
even medicinal, than the apple. This is
not new statement, but it is one that
will bear repeating. 1t has been said,
with good deal of force, that ar truth
has to be proclaimed 700 times in the
English Parliament before the least at
tention is paid to it. 1t is known among
editors, as it is among advertisers, that
similar rule prevails with respect to
what is published in the newspapers. A
raw, mellow apple is ordinarily digested
in an hour and half, while q boiled
cabbage requires five hours; and again,
on authority, "apples, il eaten with
breakfast, ommtting meals for the time,
have an admirable effect on the system,
removing indigestion, correcting the
acidities OF the stomach and cooling ev-
cry febrile tendency.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-06-04

A report to the annual conference of
The Mormons says that the Mormon
population of Utah is Ill, 800; that the
church in that territory has lost 600
members and gained $4,000 in year.
and that the church receipts in that peri
cd were 81, 100000. Apostle Snow made
an eloquent defense of polygamy, and
there was no show of opposition to that
dogma.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-06-04

General J. w. Phelps of Brattlebor-
ough, Vt, attributes the present violent
tornadoes to the cessation since 1873 Of
the northern lights, which for more than
ten years before had been of almost
nightly occurrence. He believes that
the tornadoes are electrical, and that
their direction is almost invariably from
the southwest; and he thinks they can
be in measure arrested by firing small
magazines of powder or making tow
ering flame of fire upon their approach.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-06-04

The two fine horse-chestnut trees in
front of the Zimmerman mansion on
Washington street, near Williams street,
Boston, are the first horse-chestnut trees
brought to this country, having been
planted in 1777 by Tom Rumrill of Rox-
bury, an old Revolutionary soldier.
Every horse-chestnut tree in the state is
said to be from these parent trees, which
are owned by the city, and will probably
be removed to the Common, to permit
the widening of Washington street.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-06-04

Texas is vast empire in itself having
an area of 100000 square mile 1t ex-
tends through nearly 10 degrees of lati-
tude and over l3 degrees of longitude.
1t has $4,000 more square miles than the
German Empire, 10000 more than that
of France, and is more than twice az
large as Great Britain.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-06-04

The value of husband has been set
tied by New York court, which has
awarded 50, 1853 to Mrs. Caroline Reuman
for the loss of her husband, George W.
Reuman, who was lately scalded to death
by falling into vat of boiling syrup at
the sugar refinery of Hovemeyer & Elder,
who will have to pay the amount.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-06-04
Standard Books.

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Health by Exercise, Dr. Geo. II. Taylor, Soc.
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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-06-04

Library OF Universal knowledge, 20 vols. $40
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Macaulays History OF England, vols $l.5O.
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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-06-04

The negroes on the Sea Islands of South
Carolina live almost exclusively upon
the products of their farms and the pro-
ceeds of their cotton, but they add large
ly to their resources by fishing. They
live up to their means, but seldom live
beyond them. They are remarkably
prompt to pay their debts when they
have the money. A gentleman who has
been advancing money to colored plant
ers for several years says that in all that
time he has not lost S25, and this is q
good deal more than he can say of the
white men to whom he has advanced.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-06-04
ODDS AND ENDS.

An indulgent Chicago papa presented
his daughter with two valuable building
lots, the deeds of which he placed on her
bureau by way of surprise. When she
letired that evening she concluded to do
her hair up in curl papers; and appeared
at breakfast next morning with innu-
merable strips of legal cap" twisted
among her auburn tresses.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-06-04

by draft money order registered letter. by express
lar may be sent in postage stamps. Address
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-06-04
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Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1880-09-04

State Of Louisiana of West Fell
ciana-Clerk's Office.
DE 1T REMEMBERED, that on this
IL 9th day of August, 1880, we, c. NJ
Barrow, Clerk, f. V. d. Hagaman and
Calvin Goodman. qualified electors and
members of the Jury Commission, did as
scmhle at the Court House of the Pa, ish
of West Fciciana and proceeded to draw
from the appropriate box the following
Thirty names of the persons who are to
be snnmone as jurors for the second
week Of The October term of the 18th Jul
tlicial District Court commencing OH Mon
day, October 11th, 1850:
johnson Seaberry, C Do"erty. Charles
Claiborne, Jerry Whitaker, Alf Parker,
J Fl Gore, Il w Early, u Row w S Gore,
Henry CLANCY, Green johnson, Sip Win
ston, Fisher billiard, Geo Kaufman c
Bushnell, w II Newton, Iohsua John son,
john Cotton, Ben Franklin. d Smith,
Owen Lncas, John Picket, Chas Doherty
Abb Peterson, J Il Miller. Jack Cranon,
G A Smith, II Clacl, Jos Aronstein, B
Wellington. Drawn August 9th, 1880.
G. NJ. BAPROW, Clerk.
CALVIN GOODMAN,
Angel +. V. ID. HAGAMAN.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1880-09-04
A CLEVER TRICK.

The Japan Mail describes Il clever
trick which was being exhibited by a
native juggler at Joshidabashi. The
performance takes place in small room
about twenty six feet long by twelve feet
wide, half being allotted to the specta-
tors, who are admitted on payment Of
the moderate fee of two cents. The ''pro-
perties" consist of Il deal table and Il
sword, etc. After the usual soul
stirring flourish on a drum and samsen,
a maa aud woman appeal FROM behind a
screen, the man hi Ids tho womon's head
i'll cloth, and she then kneels down
close to the table, and sideways to the
spectators. The man then draws tie
sword, makes a violent blow at the wo
mans head, falls forward, arms extended
and limbs twitching. He then, having
first wiped the sword OH q gory-lookinG
piece of rag, takes, up (appareutly) the
woman's head, wrapped in the cloth, and
places it on the table. To all appearance
it is hu,nap head, the cyelitls and feat.
urcs have a convulsive motion; presently
the eyes open in q dreamy sort of way,
and, to the accompaniment oftlle everlast-
ing sami~cn, tho head sings q mournful
song. A curtain is intcrposed between
the audience and the performers, and
when again drawn back the woman is
disclosed quietly seated alongside the
man. When it is rccullected that this all
takes place within about three feet from
the spectator, and that the properties"
ora IF the al n, nIcat fleScrintiOn some idea
may be formed of the wonderful excel
lence of a performance which has excited
attention.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1880-09-04
LIST OF JURORS.
State of Louisianr-Parisho of West Fell
ciana-Clerk' Office.

State of Louisianr-Parisho of West Fell
ciana-Clerk' Office.
DEIT REMEMBERED, that on this
ID 9th day OF August, 1880. we, G. NJ.
barrow, Clerk; f. F. T. Hagaman and
Calvin Gonlma' , qualified electors and
members Of the Jury Commission. did as
semble at the Court House of this Parish
and proceeded to draw from the approp-
rate box the followid. so names who are
to he summoned as Jurors for the first
week OF the October term of the 18th
District Court commencing on Monday,
Octo Der 4th. 1880:
Howard Neil, S c Stirling, Ehenesa Srhn
yler. John Bailey, lamp Carey, G w
Reese, J + Roberts, Sr.. Joe Jackson, NJ
Pagan, Solomon Robinson, Armstead
Straug hters, Pollatsck, w r B Turner.
J " Leake, Henry Price, Hugh Conncl,
Littlet OH Thomas, A PLANT, w D Rosil
Ito. john Jackson, Oliver Bailey, James
stephens. Jacob Haywood, James Lee.
Michel. Drum Dillon, L"gar.lie, Marshal
Doney, V NJ Jackson, VI oses Rosen tfial
r Connel, Tom Mnlocl<, w T Rogillio.
L Newman, ,:mes @ Paine C Cole, n
CAIRO |, + + Powell, Z l. Row, Leandcr
Crouch, T. G Delisle, Jr, Rodrick Brown.
J D Austen. Eph,am Smith, o Hender
son, Charles F. Decker, Georgia Locket, S
Sackernan. Il J Lee. N Brasseaux. Done
this Ct Ii day OF August. 1880.
c. NJ. BARROW, Clerk.
+. V. ID. HAGAMAN,
CALVIN GOODMAN. o.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1880-09-04
NEWS ITEMS.

One hundred and forty dnels were
fought in France during the past year.
Little Lolita, the favorite American &C
tress, will return from Europe in few
days.
Information comes very directly from
the war department. that Cadet Whitta-
ker will not lie courtmartialed and moth
in. more will be done in the case.
The management of the Texas Pacific
railroad have appointed Leopold Freeis,
ST., principal owner of the Hamburg
Bremen line steamers, iumi grafton agent.
Mr.. Freeis, is to leave for Europe next
week, for the purpose of inducing Ger
mau scandanavians to colonize in Mitch
ell and Nolan counties. From correspon-
dence already had it is thought that
from 5000 to 10000 immi grants will be
located III the colony this fall
Col. G. P. Nelson, Democrat, and
Hon. John 4. Lynch, colored Republican,
| had a joint discussion in Woodvile on
| the 2Sth. TIE attendance was large and
| tho meeting was characterized by per-
| feet order and good feeling.
At the funeral of the late Gen. Albert
J. Meyer, late signal officer of the United
States, in Buffalo, N. Y, on the 29th the
FOLLOWING officers acted as pail bear rs;
Adjutant Gen. Drum, U. S. A.; Major
Gen. Rogers, U. S. Volunteers; Colonel
Lewis. U. S. A.; Colonel Lawson, U. =.
A.; Captain Strong, U. S. Sig, al Corps.
| A fire occurred at the Pacific Mills,
Lawrence, Mass, on the 2sth, in the
flock washing room, a small one-story
building, having neither door nor win
! dow, entrance to the building being
through the skylight. Michael Laregan
and Patrick Moriarity were in the build
ing at the time of the fire, and being un-
able to get ont were burned to death.
A case of yellow fever is reported from
New York.
GOV. J. w. Henderson, an invalid, past
seventy years, and one Of Houston's
most distinguished citizens, died on the
3Oth. Ho was born in 1915, WIS COVER
nor of the State one term anu number
times IN the legislature.
The arrival of the first train ofcars
over the Louisiana and Texas railroad
was appropriately celebrated at Houston
on the 3Oth ult. On the return trip OF
the freight trains several car loads OF
Texas cotton was shipped to New Or
leans. The opening Of this route, it is
| thought will he worth millions to the
city Of New Orleans.
The report of the ravagcs of the bo
! worm continues to come from North Lou
| isana and it is estimated that the cruI
will DO reduced to Il half yield.
boat accident on Lake Huron a few
days since resulted in the death of ter
persons and the wreck OF the boat.
DR.. c. a. Rice, inspector of the Marion
al Board of Health. at Vickshurg st ation
,ciegraphs that he has taken i've sicl
people off the towbeat Raven. which ac
rived Saturday evening fI'm New Or
leans, but that the boat proceeded VI the
river against his protest. The healtl
authorities here are on the aIe,t, and I'll.
Raven will not be permitted to land a.
this port.
A London dispatch says: The steamer
Seuvia, which sailed yesterday from
Hamburg for New York, took out i 1876,
600 in gold.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1880-09-04

YINIlE Bonanza for book agents is selling
i our splendilly illustrated book, LIE ,n
of General Hancock written by his lie
tong friend, Hon. J. w. Forney, an an :
thor of national fame and an ardent al
meirer of the ''superb soldier, including
the Life of the Hon. VIM. II. English.
This work is officially endorsed, iow'prlc-
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and coin money. For the best book, best
terms, and full particulars. address Hub
bard Bros, Atlanta, Ga. -ang2I4w.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1880-09-04

ALEXANDER THE GREAT weDt because
there we're no moro worlds to conquer,
but the proprietors of DR.. Pierce's falh''
" Medicines who have found it necessa-
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in demand, do not share the great con-
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" tho ccnqueror but the people who en-.
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Discovery cures all blood and skin dis.
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internal soreness. DR.. Picrcc's Pellets
are the little giant cathaItic; Or.
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Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1880-09-04

Is 1T POSSIBLE that a remedy made of
such common, simple plants as Hops,
Buchu, Mandrake, Dandelion, &c, make
so many aud such marvellous and Won
dcrful Gu es as Hop Bitters doG 1t must
be, for when old and young, rich and
poor, Pastor and Doctor, Lawyer and
Editor all testify to having been cured
by them, we must believe and doubt no
longer. See another column ct.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1880-09-04

-Asi it was feared, on the night OF
+be 2eth ult., Ex-Governor Hebert, de'a
at tho residence of his father-in-law'
John Andrews, in New Orleans fan'
Octave Hebert was born in this state IN
the wear 1918, entered West Point at tne
age Of 10, graduated at the head OF ms
class. in which was Hancock, Wheelef'
sherman, Thomas and other brilliant
minds. when he was % years C. ige' was
Immediately appointed instructor III en-
-gineerins at West Point, which POSITION
he resigned in 1545. That year ne was
appointed State engineer OF Louisiana
and resigned that position to JON IN 'he
war against Mexico in 1947. lie was
promoted for gallantry, to tho once oi
Colonel in this war. He was the hrs'
Governor of Louisiana under the consul
tuition of 1852, which Office he filled win
credit to the State aud honor to h'msei1
ND to the time when he was superseded
nv Governor Wicklif1e. He was the hrst
field officer commissioned by Gov. Moore,
in behalf of the independent State OF
Jou;siana. and was made a brigadler
general of tho Confederate States army
upon the adoption of the Montgomery
constitution. At his death he was "
years Of age.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1880-09-04

How re GET SICK.-EXpose yourself
day and night, cat too much without ex-
ercise; work too hard without rest; doc
tor all the time take all the vile nos
trums advertised; and then you will
want to know how to get well. Which
is answered in three words-Take Hop
Bitters! See another column.-ELprcss.
ct,
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1880-09-04
wildwood Female Institute.
JACKSON, LA.

"Opens the Goth Of September 1850.
" Competent teachers in every Depart,
ment. Board and Tuition per session or
4vn months, $75
instruction i'll Instrumental Music,
including use Of instlume and
class singing.---- ..........--.... 20
Vocalizati0n and Solo singing. 70
For further particulars send for Cata-
lorue, MISS. M. MCCALMONT,
an~1I.SO. Principal.