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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-06-08

It is not generally known that the so. called
Queen Of Madagascar rules only the half Of
that island, that inhabited by the Hova tribe
These people originally dwelt in the centre Of
the island, and we're tributary to the Maa-
gassy, but in tho early part Of the present
century, with the aid Of the English. they not
only gained their freedom but dominated
their neighbors to the east as far as the coast
Little is known about the people, so that the
observations Of Herr Redner, one of the few
travellers in Madagascar who have escaped
death by fever, have some interest The Ho-
va men might be taken for sunburnt whites,
and the women often possess a sensuous
beauty. They are poor, and live in simple,
unfurnished huts. In character they are
false mothers teach their children falsehood
as a virtue. They are also great chatterers.
II Is said that the Queen once spoke to her
subjects for two entire days. The Hovas
have an hereditary nobility, mibbe class Of
artisans and traders, and q slave class. The
Christianity Of these people is merely nomi-
nal worn for show. The missionaries have
succeeded in forbidding polygamy, but the
ordinance is not obeyed even by the Queen
herself. The army is a chaos without pay,
without uniform, with old and poor weapons,
without discipline. Old uniforms and theat-
rical costumes can be found here a General
a Lieutenant in that of an English General
On the single occasion that Herr Redner
saw the Queen she wore a Partisan costume,
but had put it on hind before. The officials
are as poor as the soldiers, and how they live
is hard to tell but they live. Sometimes
they are dsgraced, and death is their punish
meut. The mode of inhicting this penalty is
a singularly delicate one. To the condemn
ed comes a messenger. He brings health
from the Queen, and the expression of her
satisfaction. Call in the morning gathering
Of the people, that before all the people the
Queen may make known how pleased she is
with thee Before the assembled populAc4
beaker is handed to the condemned
Drink now TO the health of the Queen"
The unfortunate knows his fate, but without
hesitation grasps the vessel, drinks to the
health Of the Queen and falls dead. re-
deening trait of the Hoyes is their e1traordi-
nary hospitality.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-06-08
Hop Bitters are the Purest and hest
BiUtera ever Made.

They are compounded from Hops, Malt, Buehu,
Mandrake and Dandelion-the Oldest, best and most
valuable medicines in the world-and contain all the
best and most curative properties Of all other rene
dies being the greatest blood purifier, liver regulator
aud life and health restoring agent earth. No dis
i'll health possibly exist long where these
btters used varied and perfect are their opera
tions.
They give life and Vigor to the aged and intrm
To all whose employments cause irreguarty Of the
bowels or urinary organs who require appetiz-
er tonic mild stimulant, Hop Bitters are nvAlua-
ble being highly curative tonic and stimulating,
out intoxicating
No matter what your feelings and symptoms are, or
what the disease or ailment use Hop Bitters. Don't
wait until you are sick but If you only feel bad and
miserable use Hop Btters at once II may ave your
life. Hundreds have been saved by SO doing. s5uO
viii be paid for case they will not cure or help.
Do not suffer or let your friends suffer, but use and
urge them TO use Hop Bitters.
Remember, Hop Bitters is no vile, drugged, drunk
nostrum, but the purest and best medicine ever
made the invahd's friend and hope No family should
be without them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-06-08
! Regard it as a Valuable
Family Medicine.

Il
Mn. II. Il. SrEvESs, Dear Sir: l take pleasure in
saying tina, have used the vepetine in my family
with good results. and have known Of several cases
Of remarkable cure Effected by it, l regard it as a
valuable family medicine. Yours truly,
REV. wM. MCDONALD.
The Rev. wm Mcdonald is well known through the
United States as q minister in the VI. Z. church.
THOUSANDS sPEAE.-vEGETINE is acknowledged
and recommended by physicians and aputhecaries to
be the best purifier and cleanser OF the blood yet dis
covered, and thousands speak in praise who have
been restored to health
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-06-08
Vegetine.
For Cancers and Cancerous Humors.
The Doctors Certincate-Read it.

ASHLEY, WAsHINGroS Co., Jan. H. 1878.
MR. II. r. SrEvENs,-Dear SIR This is to certify
that had been suffering from a Rose Cancer on my
right breast, which grew very rapidly, and all my
friends had given up to die, when heard Of your
medicine, Vegetine, recommended for Cancer and
Cancerous Humors l commenced 10 take it, and soon
found myself beginning to feel better my health and
spirits both felt the benign influence which It exerted
and in few months from the time commenced the
use Of the Negene, the Cancer came out almost bod
ny. CARRIE DEFORREsT.
certify that am personally acquainted with Mrs
DeFOrrest, and consider her one Of our very best
women. DIR. S. II. FLOWERS.
ALL DISEASES OF THE BLooD.-If YEaErINE will re-
eye pain cleanse, purify and cure such diseases re-
storing the patient to perfect health after trying diff
ferent physicians, many remedies, suffering for years.
is it not conclusive proof If you a sufferer, you
can be cured? ? Why is this medicine performing such
great cures? 1t works in the blood in the circulating
fluid. II TRULY be called the Great Blood Purh-
er. The great source Of disease originates in tue
blood; and medicine that does not act directly up
on it, to purify and renoyate, has any just claim upon
public attention.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-06-08
On the Edge Of the marsh.

i NWNENILN.
Dead sienna and rusty gold
Tell the year on the marsh il old.
BAckened aud bent. the sedges shrink
Back from the sea-pool's frosty brink.
Low in the west a wind-cloud lies,
Tossed and wild in the autumn skies.
over the marshes, mournfully,
Drifts the sound Of the restless sea.
IL JUNE.
Fair and green is the marsh In June:
Wide and warm In the sunny noon.
The Towering rushes fringe the pool
With slender shadows. dim and cool.
From the low bushes "Blb White calls;
Into his nest rose-lelf falls,
The blue-hag fades aud through the heat,
Far OF, the seas fAiut pulses beat.
-HIrPsr's fgT Jun
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-06-08
Vegetine
Is Recommended by all Physicians.

VALLEY STREAM, QUEENS Co, L. I.,N.Y.
Mr.. H. r. srEvENs,-Dear Sir: / take the pleasure
Of writing you small certificate concerning vegetne
prepared by you. I have been a sufferer with the
Dyspepsia for over forty years, and have had the
Chronic Diarrhoea for over six months, and have
tried most everything was given up to die and did
not expect to live from day to day. and no physician
could touch my case. I saw your vegetine recon-
mended to cure Dyspepsia. l commenced using it,
and continued doing so aud am now a well woman
and restored to perfect health. All who are afflicted
with this terrible disease 1 would kindly recommend
to try it for the benefit Of their health and 1t is excel
lent as blood purifier.
by DR.. 7. u. FoRBEs, NJ. n, for
MRS. WM II. FORBES.
VEGETtNE.-When the blood becomes lfeless and
sagnant either from change Of weather Of climate
want Of exercise irregular diet, or from any other
cause, the VEGETINE will renew the blood, carry OF
putrid humors, cleanse the stomach, regulate the
bowels, and mpart tone Of vigor to the whole body
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-06-08

Statistics given at the anniversary meeting
held in Boston last Sunday evening show that
the work of the American Bible society dur
ing the past year has been very successful
The receipts were nearly 5000, 900. The
work Of re.supplying the country with the
scriptures has gone on uninterruptedly and
s25 600 families have been visited in 2s states
Sixty thousand copies have also been sold or
given away in Mexico and South America and
in all l, GA, 900 have been printed during the
year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-06-08
l am Cured.

BosTON, March p, 1881,
ME. II. Il; SrEvEEs,-Dear Sir: I suffered from
Canker great vhie,and tried most every well known
remedy, but to no avail At last bought a bottle Of
yEGTTISE which helped me, and l continued to use
it, Now can truthiully say au permanently cured.
Yours, very respectfully,
MISS L A. sPoONER, Hawthorne Place.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-06-08
Samuel htearns.

In the northwest corner OF the cemetery on
the hill above US is slatestone slab fast 60
ing to decay which bears the following in
scription
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-06-08

"Of SHIPS Of war cannot one float,
Save now and then a h0g-backed gun5oat;
With such, II bridged the Atlantic DER,
They could not match seventy-fouri
frigate blessed with any breeze,
Would run down fleets Of them with easel
Nor could their means Of molestation
The least impede her navigation
In 1905 he came to Rrattleboro and tngag-
ed with his brother William in editing and
publishing the Reporter, newspaper started
here by the latter in February, 1903. He re-
sided here and at Bellows Falls, where he for
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-06-08

Received March 6, 1893.
The last ten or twelve years of his life
were spent in Vermont, or at LEASE think he
called this place his home he seems to have
continued his early habit of rowing about, as
he speaks of being in a number of different
places in New England. After settling here,
don't know how he obtained his livelihood !;
he might have realized something from the
sale of his books perhaps he continued his
medical practice in a desultory way, or friends
may have assisted him, He was married be-
fore his arrest in 1880, but have been unable
to ascertain whether or not he had children.
During the last few years of his life he had
strange prediction for writing doggerel
verse. Any commonplace occurrence would
at once suggest to him a theme and, once
started, his jingling metre would continue in-
definitely, A specimen or two may suffice to
give you an idea of his abilities as a poet
LINES ADDRESSED TO YOUNG STUDENTS.
II thou art young aud hast a mind
Much proht In the world TO md
And be a man Of fame
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-06-08

S. SrEARSs, Esqo-Dear Sir: Your favor Of last
month, enclosing petition and sundry letters, receiy-
ed According to your request, delivered your let
tiers and advised with some influential members re-
specting the adoption Of the measure, and have to
observe that received very little encouragement.
at that time much ont Of health entirely
prevent me from attending Congress for about ten
days. Immediately upon being able to resume my
seat offered your petition and moved reference to
select committee, to which the House did not agree
Am not able TO ascertain with precision the reason
which actuated this decision but presume it
the ground Of Congress never having granted lottery
in any case and also that is in the power Of any
person to the copyright OF any performance Of
the kind With respect, ob't sery't,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-05-26
FME PLUME DRIEI.


Friendly Contest among tho Soldiers of.
the Gordon Light Infantry--A' Highly
Creditnble Display,
The Thespian Hall on Thursday
night was we'll allc6 with people gath
cred to witness the annual plume drill
of tho Gordon Light Infantry. The
ladies were ~,tt in force-thus showing
their interest in the finest military Or
ganization Winnsboro has ever had.
At the appointed hour the Company
marched into the hall, aid wcre diyid
ed into two squads, preparatory to the
contest. The officer iii charge of the
drill was Lieut.. Il. X. Elliott, while
the other commissioned offlcers-Cap-
tain Jordan and Lieutenants Cummings
and Jordan-acted as judges. The
first squad appeared promptly on the
stage, aud went through the manual in
fine style. Thcu followed tho other
squad-and it was difficult to say
which had done TIE better. The Judges
then "excused" considerable num-
bcr, 80 that when the curtain rose
again only about half the whole num-
Der Of contestants were in ranks. The
display made by these was very fiue,
but the "thinning" process was again
applied, and OH the third round only
seven soldiers presented themselves.
Of course tho smaller the number the
greater the efforts Of the mcn, but,
also, tho greater the opportunity of the
judges to detect the smallest mistakes.
This squad remained on the boards
some little time; and when the curtain
rose again, three soldiers only came in
view-Mcssrs. j. II. Harden, II. B.
McMastcr and T. w., Lauderdalc.
These three did admirably, and the
unskilled judge would havo been very
willing to .call the contest "draw"
and to give each Of tho contestants a
plume. But somebody must go UNDER
and, after some minutes, AIR. Harden,
by a slight mistake, was tho unfortu-
tanato. The contest between N1cssrs.
McMastcr and Laudcrdale was very
exciting. If, it was hard to decide
among the three, It was harder still to
settle OH the victor between these two.
After the first round, tho judges were
still undecided, and another test was
made. After this, opinions among tho
uninitiated were about equally divided.
After some aeliberation the plume wan
unanimously awarded to Corporal
T. w. Laudordale.
The prize was presented BY Mr..
9. A. Douglass, who took occasion to
congratulate the Gordons on the pro.
ficiency they had just displayed. Cor
tain 1t is that tho exhibition was most
creditable to officers and men alike.
In many parts Of the drill there was
shown degree Of skill which would
40 credit to tho best drilled corps in
tho United States, Among the volun-
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-05-26

teer troops 1t is safe to. say that the
Serdon Light Infantry !, are without
superiors as drilled soldiers.
After tho drill the young people
engaged iii a dance, which was kept
up till late hour and was universally
enjoycd.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-05-26

TIfE' CoLoRED MISSIONARY MEEf1Nts
"A very interesting and important
missionary meeting was held by the
colored people at Fairfield Institute on
last Sunday, the Goth inst. The meet
ing was on the eve of the departure OF
the. Rev. D. w. Frazieb colorcd, for
Africa, as n missionary-a former
pupil Of Fairfield Institute. IIo de-
1ivered al address on the "Hope ot
Africa," and tlrose who were present
speak in the most favorable terms boti,
OF his matter and manner, and he gives
promise Of much usefulness in his
untried field of labor. 1t will be re-
membcred by our readers that he was
graduated at Howard University il.
Washington, and that his record while
there was commented upon in natter-
ing terms by the Journals of that city,
At tho meeting the opening brave,
was offered by the REV. J, s. Connor,
aud addresses were made by the Rev,
w. Richardson and the Rev. j. n,
Chalmers, and tho benediction by the
Rev. q: Il. billiard, colored. Educat.
Ing preachers, teachers, mechanics and
iaborera for Atrica is a specially with
this institution.
RETAIL LIorJOR DEpra Tho Vacant
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BUSINESS NOTICES.
An Assistant to Naure.

;. A man stepped into 4 drug store tho
other day and called for q bottle Of Nor
nlan'$ "Naturalizlng'' Cordial. lie had
forgotten the word Neutral;zing and Ger
Nature IN bringing the system to its natur-
al condition.
FROM Abroad.
Our travelling agent writes us that Nor
mans Neutralizing Cordial is very popular
where he has been. He Has no trouble
whateYer In selling It MS every one knows It
to be The best, nus! pleasant and most
harmless family mudicine in sxisteHce.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-05-26

FRANK LESLIE's POPULAR MONTHLY.
The June number has the usual
abundant supply of charming, inter-
esting and instructive reading, fully
justifying its claim to be among tho
best, as it is the cheapest, magazine in
existence. o. w. Riggs has ase
article, '"The Port of New Ycrh"; N.
Robinson, one descriptive of est.
Paul's Cathedral"; A. s. Southwortl,
contributes "Guatemala";, Noel Ruth
ven, "Ancient and Primitive Kitclr.
ems" An article on "Sponges" is par.
tichh1iy Interesting ard Instructive
The above are profslsely illustrated.
There arc several Illustrated stories,
sketches, ETC., and continuation OF
the serial, "TAe Beautiful Countess of
Clairvillc." Some admirable poems,
paragraphs, anecdotes, etc., are scat.
tered throughout this remarkable pub.
lication, together with handsome en-
bellishmes.ts, and a colorcd fronts.
piece, "The Unwilling Model" A
single copy is twenty-five cents only
$3 year, sent postpaid. Address,
Mrs. Frank Leslie, Publisher, s., 55
and 81 Pork Place, New York.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-05-26

RUNAwAY.-Just after the steamer
had commenced to pump water into
the boiler, at the fire on Friday, Mr..
T. X. Elliott's horse, attached to his
buggy, was. driven by two negroes
down Congress street to the corner of
College, where the engine was at
work. Taking sudden fight, the ami
NAL sprang forward and. in an instant
had boltcd around College stseea, on
the pavement, and was running his
very best. The affrighted animal went
completely around the square, emerg-
ing at 'the Corner, of Congress. and
Fairfield streets, and kept his way till
he got in front. of Mr.. :Elliott's resi-
&nce. Here some PERSONS clidcavored
to stop him, but he suddenly took his
way up the rai!road cut, CARRYING the
buggy with him, till he got into the
field near by, when he broke loose.
After some little wandering about he
was caught and stabbed. The buggy is
a complete wreck. Neither of the
men was injured--A4re jumping ont
at the first corner turned and the other
little farther on.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-05-26

ANNUAL PIcElG.-Wo return thanks
TO Cadets r. Il. Crawford and w. D.
Gaillard for an invitation 70 the first
annual picnic of tho Corps Of, Cadets
of the Citadci Aoademy. The picnic
a1p,;as9misss to be very pleasant affair,
and wo mush regret that THE NEWS
AND HERALD catnet be represented.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-05-26

THE. MILITARY CoNvENTToN.--At a
meeting of the Gordon Light Infantry,
"a few nights since, Lieutenants T. X.
Elliott and j. II. Cummings Were
elected as delegates TO the Convention
of the Palmetto Regiment, to be held
in Columbia early in June. Sergeant
j. Il. Mcdonald and Corporal T. w.
Laudeida1e were elected alternates.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-05-26

DON'T BUY A WAGON UNTIL YOU SEE US
1t will pay you.
ULYSSE G. DESPORTES.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-05-26

NAH. MATTER HELD FOR POSTAGE.---
The Postmaster General has issued an
order, to take effect on the first of July
next, with respect to what is known
as "held for postage" matter. Tho
order provides that "wheuever any
letter prcpaid at less than one full rate
of postage, OF any parcel Of third or
fourth class matter not fully prepaid,
and being otherwise maifable, Is de.
posted at postotllce of the first, Sec
oMd or third class, and consigned to
aiy other postof1lcc within tho United
States, it shall be the duty of the post
master to send to the addresscc an
official postal card containing n notice
OF the detention, and request to re-
nit the proper amount Of postage to
enable the letter or parcel to be for
wardcd to its destination" This pro-
viso applies only to matter which does
not bear Che card or address of the
sender. Such card matter should be
returned Immediately to the party
mailing it, as prescribed by existing
regulations. The law requires that
letters prepaid with less than one full
rate, and third and fourth class matter
not fully prepaid, shall be sent to the
dead letter Office, but under this order
where the SENDER is not known the
addrcssee is to have an opportunity of
paying the deficient postage, and of
receiving the matter direct from the
mailing Office. This plan has been
tried for nearly year past at the let
.ter-carrier offices with most satisfi,cto-
ry results; the statistics showing that
more than eighty per cent. Of the ad-
dresses notified have responded with
the postage.#5%The success Of the ex-
petimcnt has induced tho Postmaster
General to eStond the system to all
the presidential, Offices. Z !.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-05-26

Approved county paper and sclfool
certificates bought and cash paid for
same BY #. w. Lauderdale.. -
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-05-26
$1O0 REWARD
APPLICATION FOR CHARTER.

APPLICATION FOR CHARTER. .
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
~ the undersigned have this day filed
with the Clerk Of the Court of Common
Pleas for the County Of Fairfield, IL petition
praying that they and their associates may
be declared a body CORPORATE and polite,
SAVINGS AND LOAN AssocIATfoN", lin ac-
co1dancr with the provisions Of the General
Statutes Of the State Of South Cafolinas
6. II, MCMASTER,r
ID. II. FLENNIKEN,
JNO. S. S.sREYNOGDS.
Winnshoro, S. c., May II, 1883
May 19-tX1m
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-05-26

EETA1L LIQUOR DEBTS. Tho recent
decision of Judge Witherspoon that
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-05-26

SCtfsu hSVOt uoaloIo VI UdIhcopeES Cdt
collect bar debts, has created some
surprise. Some. Of the papera ia
speaking OF 1t, treat it as natter-of.
course decision, not seeming to re-
member that until recently the Ncollec-
tion of such tilas was barred by ACT of
the Legislature; and other papers
speak OF the decision as though thev
regard the Tupper law still Of force,
Section 9 of the Act Of i848 to alter
and amend tho license laws Of this
State is as follows:
That If any tavern Keeper shall give
credit to any person or persons For spiritua
GUS liquors. he, she or they 50 trusting OF
giving credit to any person or persons, rs
aforesaid, shall lose The debt and be for
ever disabled from suing for or recovering
! the same or any part thereof. And any
note, bill, bond or other security which
may be given for any; spirtuous ifa1sFs
sold. .0Eodt dmk In or at his OF lior house shall
be void; and If any tavern keeper shall
sue for any such debt, the person or per-
sons sued shall and may plead this Act in
bar thereof.
The Revised Statutes complied by
the Corbin Commission re-enactcd the
above portion Of the licelse law, bAt
the compilation Of the Simonton Com
mission, which took effect from May,
1882, repealed it. Hence any bar debt
contracted since May, 1882, can be col
lccted by law the same as other debts.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-05-26


RELIGIOUS SERvICKs.- Services VIII
be held in the different churches to:
morrow, as follows: /.
Presbyterian-Rev. b. d. Jordan,
III, a. M, and 8, p. m. Bible class at
81, p. m. Sunday School at 10, q. m.
Methodist-Rev. e. e.. Price, at IL,
a. ,n., and 3, y. 1h> Sunday School at
10, q. ri. y....... .
Associate Reformed Presbyterian
Rcv. J. T. ChalMcfs, a. IL, a. m, aud
8, p. IN. Sunday School at 10, a. m. =
F1RE.-The alarm Of fire WAS so,hnd-
ed about half-phst Twelve O'Clock on
Friday, and soon brought out the three
fire companies, together with the usual
number OF citizen attendants. The
flames proceeded from the roof of tho
wooden dwelling occupied by Mr..
IL. NJ. BahfeVy, and at one time some
apprehension was feat that tho fire
might gain .headway and then spread
among tho row of wooden buildings
adjacent. Fortunately however, the
active exertions of the iirctnen> and
others soon extinguishcd the flames,
with inconsidcrable damage to the
property. Neither of the engines was
called into service.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-05-26
v HER { v TT Il A /
SHALL WE BE-" ..
CLOTH ED e?

Is one of the questions which most per-
pleXes the mind of the individual and the
family. TO relieve yourself of this per-
pleXity, you should call aid hear our prices
on Ell.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-05-26

Buy THE PALMETTO WAGON OF
ULYSSE q. DESPORTES.