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The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-01-05
The rurnspit ana the General.

Once upon time, 80 runs the story
and pleasant little story it is--when
Louis H., OF France, was at the royal
castle Of Plessis-les-T he went one
evening into the kitchen, where he found
small boy engaged in turning spit for
the roasting of loin of beef. The lad
had peculiarly bright looking face;
keen, bright eyes; and features really
fine; and his appearance greatly pre-
posed the king in his favor. Laying q
hand upon his head, he asked the little
fellow who he was.
The boy, locking up and seeing a
plain looking man in hunting garb,
supposed he might be speaking with one
of the grooms, or, perhaps, chief riders
of the royal stables. He answered, very
modestly, that his name was Simon; he
said he came from La Roche, and that
his parents were both dead.
"And are you content with this sort of
work?" Louis asked.
why not?" answered the boy, with a
twinkle in his eye and suggestive nod.
81 am as we'll off as is the best of them.
The king himself is no better"
Indeed! How do you make that out?"
"Why, fair sir-the king lives, and so
do I. He can do no more than live.
Further, am content. Is the king
that?"
Louis walked away in q fit of thought
deep and searching; and the image of
that boy remained in his mind even
after he had sought his pillow. On the
next day the establishment of the turn
spit may be imagined upon being sum-
moned to follow a page, and finding
himself in the presence of the king; and
the king his visitor of the previous even
ing
On the present occasion Louis con-
versed further with the lad, when he
found him to be intelligent, and natu-
rally keen-witted as he had at first
appeared. He had sent for him with the
intention of making him page; but in
stead thereof he established him in his
chamber, as page in waiting-really,
the position of q gentleman.
And Louis had not been deceived in
his estimate of the boys abilities. The
youth served Louis faithfully; and in
the last years of the reign of Francis 1.
he was known, and honored. as General
Sir Simon de Ia Roche Sylvester J.
Cobbs, Jr.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-01-05
OREGON TO MAssACHUsErrs.

Some time ago Messrs. Hodge, Davis b Co.. of this
city. read in q Massachusetts, paper that Hon
Charles r. Ladd, auditor of that state was afflicted
with an incurable kidney disease, and had been
obliged to give up work and return to his home
They Immediately sent him box of their celebrated
Oregon Kidney Tea, and from time to time sent him
other boxes. few days ago they received from
him the following letter:
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS,
Auditors Dept Boston, Nov. il, 1881.
Messrs. Hodge, Davis Co.: Dear Sirs-I have no
hesitation in saying that have been much benefited
by the use of the Oregon Kidney Tea a remedy for
akidpey difficulty which has troubled me for six or
eight years. can heartily recommend it to those
who are similarly afflicted, as safe and agreeable
remedy shall test its virtues further. for have
great faith in it specific for many diseases of
the Kidneys Respectfully yours.
CHAS r. LADD,
The original of this letter be by calling
on Messrs. Hodge, Davis e. Co, Portland, Oregon,
and the Oregon Kidney Tea can be bought Of any
druggist or dealer, in Oregon Washington. Price
81 per box.
The Household" took the first premium for
Best Family Sewing machine at the Mechanics
Fair, John B. Garrison, 1877 Third street, Port
land, General Agent.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-01-05
Poison in Food.

The use of beer, generally recognized
as q wholesome drink, has become much
less general because of the suspected
use of harmful bitters and grape sugar
A large piece of this so-called grape
sugar, taken from the hand of youth in
this city, who said his father manufac-
tured it, proved, upon analysis, to con-
tain sulphuric acid enough to destroy q
half dozen sets of good teeth. As this
sugar is largely used in adulterating
cane sugar, candies and numerous other
articles of luxury and necessity, further
comment is unnecessary. Yeast Powders
are made and sold here which contain
soluble salts of aluminium. The use of
tin in sugar, of baryta in many articles of
food to increase their weight are barely
concealed. The agreeable odor of caramel
in the neighborhood of the coffee mills
tells its own tale, and to explain the
cheapness of the beautiful jellies now in
such common use we should have to go
further than our matutinal friend "Rag
Bones" and pursue through the wonder
full transformations worked by modern
chemistry the bones from our garbage
box, favored and colored by the waste
products from the gas works, back again
to our tables as current jelly for our ia
nous canvas backs and red heads, and
perhaps meet in our sugar bowls our old
shirts transformed into very palatable
sugar. When in Washington recently 1
asked the Chinese Ambassador what was
the punishment for food adulteration in
China. He replied: death. - Paper
read before the Maryland Academy of
Sciences
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-01-05

One of the largest houses on the coast
dealing in machinery and representing
manufacturers is II. p. Gregory & Co. OF
San Francisco. Their Oregon and Wash
ington trade has grown so large of late
that last year they decided to open 4
house in Portland and did so ut 43 First
street, with Stewart Mcclure as resident
partner, gentleman who thoroughly I'M
derstands the wants Of our people here
and who has become to all intents and
purposes thorough Oregonian The
house here carries an immense stock Of
goods and people in the interior can pur.
chase almost anything they want here In
Portland add not have to wait for II to be
ordered from helow. Gregory 4 Co. made
a splendid exhibit ut the late Mechanics'
fair and carried off numberless silver and
bronze medals and diplomas. This house
carries everything from a large $4,000
steam fire engine to wood working ma.
chinery or "spider" hose. II will pay our
country friend to see their stock before
purchasing elsewhere.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-01-05

n >. co. New serIesI. No a.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-01-05
LEARN TO WRITE.

Send rs cents to j. p Feaster author OF the Feaser-
ian system OF penmanship and get by return mail o
fun set OF copies fresh the pen with printed and
written Instructions how to practice. You win also
get with this set free 50 New and Easy rules In tn
ematical calculations especially adapted to farmers
aud mechanics. Address, ]. r. FEASTER
Prn Of Central Night School and Writing Academy.
Portland, Or.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-01-05

Gsrrison's Sewing Machine Store, 1877 Third
street. Portland is the best place in Oregon to get
your sewing machines repaired and Tor buying
all kinds Of needles, attachments, silk thread and
OIL Agent for the Singer, Home, Wilson, Davis
Royal st. John. New Home. Crown and general
aRcnt for the Household.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-01-05

Good work is not ALWAYS appreciated, but in
the case Of Abel, the Gold Medal 2hotogra pher
Of Portland, II seems he receives more than hi.
share Of patronage. His handsome parlors 1877
Fint street Portland, is always thronged with
customers who are never disappointed with the
work they eet from home.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-01-05
Sykes Sure Cure for CataITl'

I IQUID OR DRY, PRICE u 90; ATMOSPHERIC
mailed receipt of price, with full direction for
use,etc. S. q. SKIDMORE & Co., Druggists 1S1 Ffrs
(,Osst mar2gn
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-01-05

Train robbers have appeared in Ohio.
This is one Of tho e6ects Of throwing
Ohio men ont Of ONCE. They are bound
10 live OF the country ono way or an
other.
Blount County democrat. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 1879-1883, 1882-10-26
Gen. Rate. orr next Governor is

Gen. Bate, our next Governor, is
in West Tennessee, and the De-
mocracy are wild with enthusiasm
wherever he goes. Large crowds
greet him and give him old
fashioned and rousing welcomes.
Amid the roar of cannon, the
strains Of music, the shouts of the
enthusiastic yeomanry, the soul
inspiring huzzas and presence of
the ladies (God bless them), the
grand old hero is marching to
a sure and glorious victory. Dem
ocrats of Blount, do your whole
duty. Rally every Bate man on
election day and show your full
voting strength and your devotion
to the cause of Democracy.
Blount County democrat. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 1879-1883, 1882-10-26
THURSDAY, OCT. 2G, 1882.
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
FOR GOVERNOR,
w. i. BATE,
OF DAVIDSON.
Pars0n Ruble Criticised.

EDIToRs DEMOCRAT:
The many friends Of the Rev. Jas.
Rublc, Presiding Elder in the Hols-
ton Conference Of the NJ. L. Church,
who has so long and faithfully gone
in and out before our people and
ministered unto us in holy things.
will regret TO learn that he has with
drawn from his holy calling and
gone back into the "world and the
fcsh." While his holiness or Chris
tian perfection has been at times
doubted by some Christian people,
and openly denied by the goddess,
yet his talents were everywhere ac-
kuowlcdgcd, and his religious ZEAL
admired, especially on camp-meeting
and funeral occasions, and it was
hoped that his talents and his zeal for
the cause oC his Master would yet be
of great use to the Church Militant in
the salvation Of souls, including his
own; but he has embarked upon the
turbulent sea of partisan politics, gone
to making political speeches in an eX-
citing personal contest, and we shudder
at the result, knowing, as we do, that so
many have been shipwrccked where he
now sails. It's hoped that the prayers
of the Church may go up for his speedy
conviction, repentance, conversion and
return to his place in the church, and
that he may not again violate the vow
which he took upon himself when the
Bishop ordained him an Elder in the
Church, viz: that he would be "dilli-
gent in prayers and III reading of the
Holy Scriptures and in such studies rs
help to the knowledge of the same, lay
ing aside the study of the world and the
flesh" Yours in sorrow,
METHODIST.
Blount County democrat. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 1879-1883, 1882-10-26
POLITICAL POINTS.
Hawkins on Slavery.

The country has had more than
twenty years of continuous Republican
rule. 1t is easy to point out The evils
of its administration, for they are num-
erous and glaring.
The abolition Of slavery has been Its
boast; all acquainted with the history
of the times, know that slavery was not
abolished upon principle, for President
Lincoln, in his inaugural address,
solemnly declared that he had no desire
to interfere with slavery, where it
existed; and that he had no power TO
do so even if he desired,
Long after the war had begun, when
Southern victories still kept his armies
a bay as a military measure he issued
unconditional measure that after
certain date slavery would be abolished
in all territories and sections which
should still remain in rebellion or
insurrection against the authority OF
the United States. This was intended
as threat TO bring the South TO terms.
1t was thought that shareholders would
not further risk their property III
contest with the United States if they
could be assured that they could SAKE
thier property by timely submission.
1t had its effect upon come, particularly
in Tennessee. In West Tennessee "a
movement was set on foot by slave
holders to save slavery in Tennessee.
Alvin Hawkins was the organ, The
champion and the standard-bearer Of
that movement. He was elected to
Congress for that purpose, and went
to Washington TO take his seat. AS the
rest of the State had failed to elect
members, Alvin failed to be seated. If
Tennessee had sent a full delegation
and Mr., Lincoln had remained true to
his pledges, slavery would have been
retained in Tennessee. GOV. Hawkins
failed in his programme; and slavery
in Tennessee was abolished. However,
by convenient fiction of Republican
invention that pnblie money must be
lavished freely TO NIL Republicans. las
was voted ~, 900 for a session in Con-
garss in which he was not allowed to
take seat. This was more money than
Clay, Webster, or Calhoun either ever
received for years service in Congress.
Gov. Hawkins has never been guilty
of fighting either for the independence
of the South or its subjugation. But we
are informed by Gen. Thorpe that he
did offer his services, and did go TO
Washington TO labor for the perpetukty
of slavery.
Gov. Hawkins was public man and
Il legislator long before the war. We
have never heard of a public or private
act or utterance his which showed the
least hostility to slavery until after the
war. Political necessity at last brought
him to the disframchisement of the
whites, and the enfranccisemen of the
blacks. Nashville World.
Blount County democrat. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 1879-1883, 1882-10-26

One would think that in the peniten
tiary would be found hoary-hcaded old
men who had been there for thirty or
forty years. Yet, strange to say, though
the peniteutiary was erected fifty-four
years ago, never, during all that time,
has prisoner survived over seventeen
years, though many have been sent
there under life sentence. There is no
one now there who was there in 1870.
-Nashivle World
Blount County democrat. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 1879-1883, 1882-10-26
Republican Extravaganza and
COrruDtiOn.

The Republican party during its 20
years of power has expended more thsn
twice as much public money, as the COM
bined Federal, Democratic AMI Wing
administrations of the previous seventy
years. During that time, the salaries
of almost all officers from President
down have been more than doubled;
and perquisites have been added never
thought Of in the purer DAYS of our
fathers. All the Presidents, from
Washington to Grant, were content
with twenty-five thousand year.
Grant demanded and received fifty
thousand, which his successors still
pocket from years to year. In addition
to this, their perquisites have been
increased to such an extent that though
Wing and Democratic Presidents cost
the Government less than $50, ,09o, Re-
publCans east more than $l0G,0 900.
Arthur costs four times as much as
Jackson did. A hundred thousand
employees hold their positions subject
to removal by the President and heads
of departments. These are regularly
assessed at every election to furnish
means TO carry the election in favor Of
the Republican party. BY means
of this, they are able to build up factions
and nurse disaflccti0ns in the Demo-
cratic party and hold Oh to power over
Il divided opposition. This army of
Office holders and the barrels of money
which they furnish have held power too
long for the public good; and they will
long for the public good; and they will
continue to hold it until indignant virtu-
ous sentiments shall luIrltheu from the
power which they abuse. .--Nashville
World
Blount County democrat. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 1879-1883, 1882-10-26
A Good Foundation.

In American households the pre-
vailing complaints are weakness OF
the stomach and its consequences,
Indigestion, Nervousness and Rheu-
matism. Such sufferers can lay a
good foundation for health by using
Parkcr's Ginger Tonic as III tones up
the stomach and nerves, and keeps
the kidneys active TO carry off the
foul matter.--N. 0. Picayunc,
Blount County democrat. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 1879-1883, 1882-10-26

Every Democrat and every indepen-
dent min should from now Oh to
the election do everything in their
power to get out the entire Democratic
vote. See toi II that your neighbor has
good facilities TO get to the polls. With
a full Democratic vote Tennessee will
20 Democratic by $4,000 majority. is
not such resultwor working for2-
Athens Post.
Blount County democrat. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 1879-1883, 1882-10-26

Our popular aud cutcrprising Drug
gist, Z. W. Tedford d Co., calls special
attention Of mothers to DIR. MorrETr's
TEErHINA (Tccthing Powders. Auo-
dynes only s0othe and lull 10 sleep;
Teetlina cures the Child, Regulates the
Bowels, and Saves the parents many
slccpless nights Of care and anNicty.
Blount County democrat. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 1879-1883, 1882-10-26

DR.. MoFTETT's TEErHINA lTeething
Pewdcrs) Cures Cholera lnfantum,
DiarrhTa, Dyscntery, Cholera Morbus,
Collie, Thrush, Hives, Eruptions and
and sores upon the skin; Removes and
Prevents the formation Of Worms in
children; Allays Irritation and makes
Teething easy and not II period of suti-
ering and dread.
Blount County democrat. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 1879-1883, 1882-10-26

Let every voter who favors the
election of w. B. Bate for Govern
or be sure to cast their ballots on
election day. See to it that every
vote is polled. Let the victory be
sweeping and decisive.
Blount County democrat. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 1879-1883, 1882-10-26

Democrats, DO not let the victo-
ry, which is now within your
grasp, be lost through Indifference.
Go to the polls and vote for Bate.
The time is short, so work hard
and effectively and the victory will
be won.
Blount County democrat. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 1879-1883, 1882-10-26

We reproduce the article of
Democrat" owing to several ty-
biographical errors appearing in
said article in our last weeks is
sue, We present a corrected copy
this week. The Democrats of our
county can vote for Rule or Houk,
just as they think best, for neither
one are Democrats. Gen. Bate is
the candidate we call upon Demo
Gratis to rally around and vote for.
In the meantime, however, don't
lose sight of friends Hitch and
Byrd they are going to get Re
publican votes, and we must all
give them a lift"
Blount County democrat. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 1879-1883, 1882-10-26
A GROWING EVIL.

The terrible tragedy enacted at
Knoxville last week ought to
arouse all right-minded, law-bid-
ing and pcace-loving people to a
knowledge Of the evil tendencies
and deplorable results of that false
sentiment of "honor" and courage
which invol3s the aid of death
dealing, murderous arguments to
settle trivial and often uncalled
quarrels and misunderstanding,
dignifed by the term "feuds." "
This pernicious sentiment is a
relic of barbarism, and its terrible
consequences the outburst of saw
age instincts carefully nurtured by
the vicious and palliated by
the Weak-mindcd. IT'S true that
in many a personal recounter it is
"life for life" and one. of the vic
tins forced to defend his life or be
slain; but the majority Of fatal
rencounters are the results Of Un-
restrained passion and malevolent
feeling, and are indefcnsible from
any point of view. What worthy
end, or even good, is accomplished
by those who thus wantonly de-
stroy each other, and entail upon
the innocent untold sorrow and
trouble, and, perhaps, create a
real deadly feud between families
and neighbors that awakens the
slumbering fires of devilish passion
and calls for more blood to satiate
this murderous monster, Hate?
The influence Of the Church and
the enforcement of the law are in
deed very weak and lax, and the
moral training of the youth of our
section deficient in some respect,
or we would not be afflicted with
such terrible occurrences as those
which have taken place within our
borders since last Christmas. Re-
ligious, or moral, training now ap-
pears to be the outward observance
Of certain rules and the employ
ment of certain methods, by which
the world may be satisfied; while
violations of law and order, peace
and decency, are condoned if the
parties occupy high stations in life.
The lower stratum Of society
is affected by the example of the
class who have the "respectability"
or money" to palliate their violent
deeds-and "the end is not yet"
Who SO blind that they cannot see
where the reform should begin?
Will any intelligent and truly
Christian man plead ignorance?
Blount County democrat. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 1879-1883, 1882-10-26

NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 20.-A Times.
Democrat special from Abel dccn. Miss.
says: our town is in mourning for
the death Of Rev. RObt. Paine. Senior
Bishop of the Methodist Episeobal
Church South, who died in fuli posses,
sion of his faculties 1t tlIo,'clock a. m.
aged, SO years."
MOCLUNG COLLECTION
LAWSON McQl1EE LIBRARY
KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE
Blount County democrat. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 1879-1883, 1882-10-26

The death of Major Thomas o.
Conner will seriously affect bust
ness in Tennessee, and his place
will be hard to fill.
Blount County democrat. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 1879-1883, 1882-10-26

Not an alcoholic beverage, but true
and reliable family medicine is Browns
Iron Bitters.
Blount County democrat. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 1879-1883, 1882-10-26
CROUCH ON RATS.V

Clears out rats, mice, reaches, flies,
ants, bcd-bugs, skunks, chipmunks
gophers. l5c. Druggist.
Blount County democrat. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 1879-1883, 1882-10-26

It's said that the Rev. Henry Ward
Beechcr has changed his religious belief
just thirt-fye times in the last thirty-six
Blount County democrat. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 1879-1883, 1882-10-26

One Dollar pays for the DEMooRAT
one year.
Blount County democrat. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 1879-1883, 1882-10-26
PROFESSIONAL.
B. A. NORTON. VI. d.,

Offers his professional services TO the people
OF Blount county. VIII he at Office on Main
street except when absent attending to pro-
.essional duties.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-06-17

The Republicans are evidently pro-
ceelIng 10 secure a good sized campaign
fuai for the fall elections; aud it Il
probably with that aim in view that the
Republican Congressional Campaign
Committee has cunniuglY caused it to be
circulated that i; IS in Strengthened cir
Cumstances. Notwithstanding its recent
frequent drafts upon the poor clerks and
local politicians in Washington in gov
ernment service, the committee this week
has sent OF another pathetic appeal for
helD. Commenting on this. the Roches-
ter n. " Union says: The purpose
Of the Law prohibiting assessments
for partisan interests is plain
enough, SIS Treasurer Curtis very
well knows, but the statute is vic.
lated with IMMUNITY by the Republican
leaders upon s strained construction OF
its language. To cover all these eva
sioas three bills have been introduced in
the Senate. one by a Republican Senator
Van WyeH and two by Democrats Sen
atoss PeHdleion and Slater. which are
intended to protect government employees
from demands for part of their salaries
to pay expenses for running the Repub-
liosn OF any other party machine In
secret the government officers and clerks,
and especially the female portion of the
latter. are complaining of the hardship,
and in some instances actual suffering is
caused by the assessments for party sup
port"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-06-17

Srurr Cha1Eu Is evidently SER
ss-nel sh-ui the c1-siGoa Of the
r-eacf AuGnn1 usvy. in = spcech
- s1- n-r' 6iuuer 81 the New Hamp
an C-rh af ihe Revere House. Boston.
rre -Frs-os5zv. te asa thsi, Ehle IN
rse M Amufcaa navy hsi Conquered
taf tn e-esi B-ilz-n. Is the pressui time
~ s taa Eas vessels. 6s q which arc
a. .rf ne Cuised Ststes have
-.r rfl uualis "a az which sre iron
rs ana 81 az whicA sre in WRECKED
r- Euga ga'y. Be sad. night
res VII ne Cuted States to-day.
wtaa be EE nai saveclte expensive
.rr- 10 uzvsi vessels. the Secre-
tser lati We reeic& q isE modern
fsr rrrr he thogrht h0veyeE,
49, te frrcvemeut q CIR merchant
wre was cf mars inpariEnce than the
rut &c re navy. AID said.
Ner-l fTlrE dslv Cox wsut q moT-
ss-8 marsra He Ekcwed that In oar
r-s wa SKA Antyics we imported
e ttzn kls1 eeo ca - e0cess Of our
s rs we had % pay Cox b.
1 Ger ga so Cur Pzoducss 70
wa aaa Fznca wAle they sent
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