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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1881-10-05
Sig. Giovanni has undertaken to re-

Sig. Giovanni has undertaken to re-
store in England the lost art OF engray-
ing on glass, called by the ancients 'the
art sublime But one specimen of this
wondrous art exists in England the
Portland vase at the British Museum.
Sig. Giova,.n nj has produced a drinking
vessel of thick glass, ont of which he
has sculpturcd in has relief a group rep
rcaehting the training of " ung Bacchus.
Some idea may he formed of the perfec-
ton OF this chef d'ouvIc, when it is oh
served that the i iiarent figures, though
but two inches in hight, are executed
with such minuteness of detail that they
appear twice as big. Il has heen plr-
chased for the king OF Italy for S25, 600.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1881-10-05
SLIGHT MISTAKE.

A Highland drover was taking drove
of sheep from Tobermory to Glasgow in
the steamer and, while sitting on the
windlass, he got sleepy and began to
nod. The patriarch of the flock, taking
it for a challenge, drew back, butted at
him, and knocked him sprawling upon
the deck whereupon Dugald, more
pugnacious thin wise, seized the old
fellow by the wool, and threw him over
board. But he got more than he bar.
gained for by this counter-movement,
for the whole flock, feeling bound in all
cases to follow their leader, popped
over after him, and Dugald, being
several miles from land, was obliged t.
get the steamer stopped, and with much
difficulty recovered them again. He
concluded that he had had the worst
of the battle.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1881-10-05

No ono disputes that liquor causes an
infinite amount of crime and misery
but it is not wise to overlook the pre-
disposing cause 10 drink. Conditions
that result from want, Ignorance, inher-
tied tendencies, weakness of will, men,
tai and physical exhaustion, and all man,
ner of excess should be taken into ac-
count in waging war against the foe. An
eminent physician declares that the
tables OF our frst-class hotels are as.
fruitful source Of evil as their bars.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1881-10-05
AsH:1loNIC
IA earfno,sd Pnritier ef the sYstem.

~ -" Wv" -
TosIc. "iacnsasiag NJ strength, 0tGgiisg ~
DsJsef DEBILITY, aHdieiofieg htaiiAg Jaaot'pHs y
zWEHsftA
For Indigestion. and Dyspepsia,
the many forms Of Liver C0n-
plalnt, Impure and Impoverished
blood. and Functional Derangc'
ments attendant upon Debility, and
for Building up the weak, ASH
Tonic Is doubtless the most prompt
and certain remedy yet devised, In
IL ID. bottles, 10 cents SIS bottles,
ST. Accredited Physicians and
ClerDmen. who may desire 10 test
the Tonic, will be supplied with not
exceeding six bottles, At onc-hnli
the retail price, money 10 accom-
pany the order, Sold by Druggists,
and by D. b, Dewey X Co.. 10 pey
st., y, \,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1881-10-05
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remedy for sleepless and irritable
Children. The Recipe Of Old pG
Pitcher, Free from MorPhlne, and
not Narcotic, Formula published
with each bottle. For flatuleney,
assimilaling the food, Sour Stomach,
Feyerlshneis, Worms, aud Dlsor
dered Bowels, Castoria has the lalg'
est sale Of any article dispensed by
Druggists,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1881-10-05

Iinin1ent.

The most Powerful,
Penetrating and Pain-relieying
remedy ever devised by man, i,
soo,hes Pain, il allays inflammation,
il heals Wounds, and it cures
RHEUMATISM,
Scintica, Lumbag0, Scnlds,
Burns, Stiff Joints, Cuts, Swell
ings, Frost bites, Quinsey, Salt
Rhcum, Itch, Sprains, Calls, and
Lnineness from any cause. Sul.
Iercrs from
PAIN IN THE BACK,
Fever Sores, EruptiOns, Broken
Breasts, contracted Cords, Ncu-
ralgia, Palsy or dislOcated limbs;
and owners Of horses, planters, me.
chanics, merchants and professional
men everywhere, unite in saying, that
CENTAUR LlNIMENT
brings relief when all other Lini.
ments, Oils, Extracts and Embroca.
tons have failed.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1881-10-05
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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1881-10-05
HEALTH Is WEALTH.

DIR. J.. G.. VESTS NERVE AND BRAIN
TREATMENT, specific for Il' scrin, DiH|ness'
Commissions, Nervous Headache, Mental De-
preston, Loss of Memory, SpermntorrhGa'
fmpotency, Involuntary Emissions, Premature
Old Age, caused by over-exertion, seli-aDuse'
or over indulgence, which leads 10 misery. .
Jecav and death. One box will cure Tecei-i
cases. Each box contains one months treat
ment. Ono dollar box, or six boxes for five
dollars; sent by mail prepaid on receipt oil
price. We guarantee six boxes to cure re- any m;
case. With each order received by us for six
boxes, accompanied by five dollars, we will
send the purchaser our written guarantee to
return the money if the treatment does not
effect cure. Guarantees issued by y. u
Kimball, sole authorized agent for Woodstock
Vt JOHN G. WEST & CO, Sole Proprie
tors, W. Madison St., Chicago, Ill.
Smith. Doolil,lc & Smith, Wholesale agents,
Boston. Mss. N9S'v)
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1881-10-05
PATENTS.

Inventors will advance their interests by
employing nm Experienced Attorney rcsidcnt
in Washington. +. a. Lehman, Solicitor oi
American acd Foreign Patents, Washington,
ID. G., has had years Of successful practice,
and was formerly On examiner of patents in
the Patent Office. All business before tho
courts or the departments promptly attended
TO. Fee contingent upon success. Send Tor
circular
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1881-10-05

Two hundred soldiers lately took the
pledge at Aldershot England, after an
eloquent address from Cardinal Mar
ming.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1881-10-05
Hartland Business Cards.
WHEN IN WANT OF
Doors, Sash and Blinds.
WRITE To
MARTIN & SHERMAN,

MAyUFAC1 URERs or
All kinds of House FINISH, Moldings, Brackets,
&c., &c. also, Penstnc cks for Wnierwheels;
Sap Holders, and oil kinds of large tubs.
Prices Lower than Tn. Lowest.
A- Do not connect us with any oin"i firm.
Very respectfully, MARTIN & SHERMAN
P.O.. Box 80. Har,land. VI
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1881-10-05

While lhe lnilding u ships iona' lgalt
tho ocean Is AT u stand still IN tho United
States, tho building Oi steamers H. nav
igate tho sounds aud rivers u helne
pressed with yigOr. aud our supremacy
IN this direction II acknowledged by the
world, II heing u common expression 0l
foreigners 10 denoninatc Tie 6leaNers
plying Long Island sound AZ "iloailng
palaces" We copy below descriptions
al three new boats, which will cost oven
s2,OOO,OOO, taken from the liosion Her
all
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-10-15

The New York State Democratic
Convention assembled at New Al
bany last Wednesday. The dele
gates from the Tammany and Irving
Hall Democracy were refused ad-
mittance, and they departed for
home. The New York county dele
gates were admitted. This split
between the Tammany and anti
Tammany Democrats will result in
another Republican victory at the
State election, provided the two
factions in that party can be re-
united, and they will probably COM
promise their little differences be-
fore the day Of election.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-10-15

DEAyEREAUx KILLED. A fatal
stfooErg affray occurred in New
Orlesns last Thursday, between
Thos. Devereaux, Chief Aid OF De-
tectives, and Dave and Mike Hen
messy, two members OF the force.
Deyersaux was shot through the
head, by Dave Hennessy, and died
in few minutes. Mike Hennessy
was shot by Dsysreaux. and is said
to be MORALLY wounded. Tha
shooting took place at the brokerage
Office of J.. W. Fairfax, on Gravie1
street. The difficulty was the re-
suit of an old feud between the par.
ties, which was intensified by recent
charges preferred against each
other before the Board OF Police
Commissioners.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-10-15

Capt. Rhodes, the FISHERMAN, ar
rived at the wharf last Wednesday,
which probably portends that we
are to have an early winter. Last
season he didn't appear until Feb
ruary. Like the gentle zephyrs
from balmly Southland, cooling the
heated brow of the weary toiler in
the midday sun, the arrival of the
oyster boat was hailed with graft
tude and delight-also with tin
buckets, pitchers. jars, cans, and
anything that would hold a good
supply Of the delicious morsels.
The demand was SO great that
Capt. Rhodes soon sold out, and
went on his way rejoicing-vanish'
ed like q pleasant dream! We hope
he will return before many days
when he will be received q bra
ouuerts!
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-10-15
Written for the FARMER.
A THOUGHT OF THE PAST.

Blossoms of Spring bloom in beauty,
Nell,
Where the daisies sweet nod DER thy
grave;
And the green slopes, with hsir golden
sands,
Are kissed by the same silvery waves;
My spirit roams afar, wild and free,
Like billow o the surging sea;
And, tho thou dwellest apart from me.
In memory sacred, I'm nearer thee!
Gay-hued flowers carpet the cool glen,
Where you and !. in that olden time.
Gathered violets and primroses dear
Danced to the sounds of the tunefui
rhyme.
rhro' the pretty glen the INJURIOUS
brook
Winding lows amid shadowy hooks,
Where how'rets bloom as in { olden
time,
But silent the voice that sang that
rhyme!
Eyentide, as in the dreamy past,
Gilds the waters with its after-glow;
And silent and grim the tow'ring cliff.
Where we watched the ocean ebb and
flow.
1 stand cen now on the stretch of sands.
List'ning for a voice from fairer landss
But hushed that voice forever and aye
My Nellie's home is beyond the sky!
GUy francis.
Corington, La, Oct. 10. 1881.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-10-15

Prof. Huxley says that "the liv-
ing body is synthesis of innumer-
able physiological elements, each
of which may be described in
VOLTS language as Auid possess
ed of q Wis essentials and solid
escibilitas, or in modern phrase, as
protoplasm susceptible OF structural
metamorphosis and functional
metabolism." Much obliged to the
Professor for the information. We
have heretofore labored under the
impression that the living body was
composed Of nothing but flesh and
blood, muscles and nerves, bones
and sinews, with q fair sprnkling
of brass for the cheek.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-10-15

The 1ay- Payers Organ, of New
Orleans, asks:
Shall we have an extra session?
Will the popular demand be grant
ed? Is not the exigency sufficient
to warrant it? Would it not set
the city ahead with leap and q
bound, by clearing away financial
difficulties, settling doubts and put
ting things upon 3 firm, practical
and well understood basis? Will
the Executive respond to the popu-
lar call. We shall see.
No, we shall not have an extra
session. Yes, the popular demand
will be granted. No, the exigeney
is not sufficient to warrant an extra
session. Yes, it might possibly set
the city ahead with ''leap and y
bound. by clearing away financial
difficulties" but this can be done
much cheaper aid to better advan-
tage by having all the taxable prop
erty in the city assessed at some
thing approaching what it ought to
be. instead OF about one fourth of
the proper amount, and then COM
polling the tax lesisters to pay their
taxes. Then the city would boom
right along. Yes, the Executive
will respond to the Popular call,
and kindly permit the Legislators
to remain quietly at their homes.
That is about what you will GER
tainly see.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-10-15

Guiteau says that his only motive
in "removipg" President Garfield
was to keep the Republic from fall
ing into the hands of "rebels and
Democrats" As that is the very
essence of Stalwartism-the foun-
tain from which they derive their
political inspiration-his good Re
publican friends and admirers can
scarcely ooncede that he is insane,
without virtually admitting that
they are all just as crazy as he is.
And it the fact of bis entertaining
the same political views as them
selves is no proof OF his insanity,
then be must be perfectly sane. In
that case, Guiteau simply becomes
an ordinary Republican assassin,
and As such, deserves to meet the
fate of the calm and deliberate MUIR
derer that he confesses himself to
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-10-15

Last Tuesday evening, while Mrs.
Judge Thompson and her niece.
Miss Con!ey, were out riding. one
Of the wheels of their buggy came
of, and they were thrown to the
ground. Fortunately the horse
stopped, as soon as the accident &C.
CURED. and with the exception Of a
few slight bruises. they both es-
capped unhurt.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-10-15

Bastrop is 3 queer place. There
the papers. in Clarion notes, speak
Of the condition of the Cotton Plant,
and You can get all the comforts OF
home at a hotel kept by Mrs. Cook.
There they have Gray physician,
a Dunn lawyer and q Brown livery
stable man. Peterkin sell you all
the dry goods you want, and if you
desire any lumber, they'll tell you
to 90 to Heller & Turner.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-10-15
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

Council HALL,
Covington, Oct. ID, 1881
The Council met on the above
date.
Present-E. B. Randolph, Mayor;
W. C. Warren, VIM. Brennan, +.
J. Dulion and Jas. Taylor.
Absent-H. W. 8. Lund and
r. Badon.
The minutes of the last nesting
were read and approved.
The Secretary reported q balance
in the Treasury of $50 80, and one
warrant outstanding, amounting to
$14, for hall rent.
The Committee on Improve
ments were instructed to receive
sealed proposals TOR the position OF
Cemetery Warden, and report the
result to the Council.
The Council then adjourned.
E. r. RANDOLPH, Mayor.
W. G.. KENTzEL, Secretary.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-10-15

Mr.. Milton Burns, OF Chubby
Hill Plantation, paid us a visit last
Thursday. He informs us rain is
much needed in his aeighborhood:
Cotton is nearly all picked Mr..
Burns contemplates working his
large sugar house on the central
mill" system next year, and will be
prepared to purchase all the cane
he can get. There is Lo better way
for the "small farmer" to replenish
his cash box than by raising sugar
cane and selling it to the manufac-
turers at a fair price per ton.
Plenty of good sugar land can be
had in the vicinity of Chubby Hill
at very moderate prices, and with a
small amount of capital, any one
can commence raising cane for sale,
and do q good paying business from
the start. We know Of no better
way for young man to make be-
ginning in life, and lay the founda-
ton for future fortune, than to
settle down ON some Of the fine
sugar lands ct st. Tammany and
go to raising cane" It is gener-
ally sure crop. comparatively
easy crop to make, and q good cash
crop. Immigrants seeking homes
in Louisiana cannot possibly dc
better than to locate near a large
sugar mill, and embark in the bust.
ness at once. Good land for this
purpose can be had in st. Tammany
parish, on as favorable terms as any
where elae, and they will find herr
q good market for all the cane OF
other crops which they may choose
to cultivate. What more can b.
desired than this?
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-10-15

The Pamela Star says that recent
~, near Sardis, Miss. "the COWS
were observed to be very much ex-
cited, and to act strangely. On OBJ
servation, it was ascertained that
they were digging up a grave. 1t
turned out to be the grave of a
butcher" The butcher had doubt
less slaughtered some of their anti
quated and tough old relatives, and
passed it off at the market for
choice young veal. This was add
ing insult to injury. But at last they
had their revenge. This should
serve as grave" warning to all
surviving butchers.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-10-15

The Committee on Improvements
of the Town Council will receive
sealed bids, until twelve o'clock to-
day, for the position of Cemetery
Warden. The contract will lie
given to the lowest and best bidder,
the Council reserving the right to
reject any and all bids. We hope
some competent and responsible
man will receive the position. The
Cemetery is in vely bad condition
at present. and considerable worl
will be required to put it in proper
condition for All Saints Day.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-10-15

It appears that the spirit OF hood
lumism in New Orleans is not al
together confined to the rank and
file of the police force. Several OF
the leading officers of the force are
now on trial for "unofiicer-like con-
duct in houses of ill-fame, drunken
ness, oppression in Office, insubor'
dination, absence without leave, etc
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-10-15

Those very fortunate gentlemen
who have received printed invita-
tions to participate in the deibera-
tions of the court, next week, in the
capacity Of jurymen, will find it
greatly to their advantage to be
promptly on hand at roll call, as
Judge Thompson is in the habit Of
making q very "6ne" discrimination
against those who fail to respond.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-10-15

"What does it signify" There
is an article now going the rounds
of the press, headed with the above
question, announcing that new
comet appeared at the same hour
when President Garfield vas breath
ing his last. Taking the discovery
of this new comet into considera-
ton, together with the fact that q
certain patent pill man in New York
is Offering 5000 for the discovery OF
new comets, it simply 'signiies''
that he (the patent pill many is
getting an enormous amount of
free advertising from our gullible
brethren Of the press.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-10-15

Senator David Davis, Of Illinois,
has been elected President pro- em.
Of the United States Senate. and
Senator Bayard, Of Delaware. "oust-
ed" Mr.. Davis is an Independent.
and says that his acceptance o: the
position involves no obligation to
either party.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-10-15

We learn that all the locks we're
broken from the doors of the house
occupied by Mrs. Walker, one even
ing this week. during the absence
of the family. Chief Of Police Rea-
gan should be on the lookout for
burglars. They are liable to come
here from New Orleans at any time.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-10-15

The town authorities cannot pos
sibly invest some of the surplus
funds IN the treasury to better adj
vantage than by having all the gut
ters cleaned, and the weeds and
grass removed, before the rainy
season sets in, so that the water can
run of, and not stand in the streets
or form "wash-outs." Now is q
good time to have this work done.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-10-15

A steamer from New York will
arrive at New Orleans to-day with
the first instalment of farm hands
for the Louisiana planters. We
believe there is no scarcity of labor
in this parish, at present But il
any of those farm hands desire to
do so, they can come over here and
60 to farming for themselves, which
is much better than working fol
others.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-10-15

An eminent scientist says that
putting sugar in coffee sis not only
q pleasant practice, but one con-
tributing to digestion" In our
opinion, it also improves the taste
of the coffee. We advise our read
ers to try it that way, just to satisfy
their curiosity, ii for nothing else
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-10-15
There are about 500 worth

There are about 500 worth
less, sheep-killing dogs in this par
ish, to every good and useful deg.
In some instances dogs are consid-
cred beneficial and necessary, pro-
yided they have owners, and are
the right kind of dogs. We think
the dog crop of St Tammany ought
to be utilized for the public good.
About the best way to do this
would be to levy tax on all dogs'
for the benefit OF the public schools.
This would increase the funds for
school purposes, in two ways.
Make the dog come under the head
of taxable property" and it will
greatly increase the number OF tax
payers in the parish. The names OF
all owners of dogs will then appear
upon the assessment rolls, whether
they own any other property or not.
As the law stands at present, q
great many persons who own no
taxable property escape the pay
ment of the one dollar tax assessed
for school purposes. But if dogs
were taxed. then every owner of a
dog would have to pay his tax, and
at the same time the tax collector
could collect the school tax. There
appears to be no better or surcr
way of getting at that class of peo-
pie who continually shirk the pay
ment of the school tax, and yet al
the same time own q number OF
hungry and worthless ours, whose
only object in life appears to be
to make night hideous with their
bowling. and who sustain and fatter
themselves at the expense Of some
honest farmers sheep fold. A
slight tax would soon put perioe
to the existence of many of thes'
mangey mutton marauders, while
the owners Of valuable dogs, large
number of whom are also sheep
raisers, would certainly not object
, We think the experiment is wortl
, trying, and hope this subject vii
, receive the serious attention Of tn
, members of the Police Jury.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-10-15

The corporation of Covington is
out Of debt, and has money in the
Treasury. The credit Of the town
is at parts paper is worth pre-
cisely 1000 mills on the dollar. We
hope to be able to say as much for
the parish in q short time.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-10-15

There has been no improvement
this week in the condition Of Gov.
Wilts. He is very low, aud his
death is hourly expected.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-10-15

The movements OF capital are
usually governed by sound sense.
As q general thing, eight OF ten per
cent. sounds about right.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-10-15

Charles S. Pasnell, the Irish Land
Lacquer, was arrested and impris-
oped in Dublin, last Thursday. on
the charge Of iniimidating tenants
from taking the hspe6t Of the land
act.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-10-15

The State elections in Iowa and
Ohio. this week, both went Repub-
Gcan, as usual.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-10-15

The only currency now in circu-
lstion in New Orleans, that the
counterfeiters cannot initiate, is the
scent" It is coined in the alleys
and cutters.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-10-15

Last Sunday morning Mrs. Sam
Porter's buggy was accidentally
overturned, near the big bridge
Nobody hurt except the buggy
which was sent to DR.. Losset FOL
treatment.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-10-15

A Troy lawyer asked woman on
the witness stand her age. and
she promptly replied: ''Old enough
to have sold milk. for yon to drink
wien q baby, and ! haven't got NY
pay yet"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-10-15

Many of the ancient phrases will
pot do for the present age. For
instance, there is an old Spanish
proverb which says, ga lie has short
legs" But that was written when
there we're not so many people in
the world, and the lie didn't have
10 travel 50 fast in orde, to go the
rounds