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T w wENTY-NINTH CONGRESS
SENATE.
THURSDAY, March l9, 1916.

Prayer. Journal.
Mr.. Bagby pesenied the memorial Of A bra
ham Z. Houseman, administrator of Jacob
Houseman deceased, praying indemnity FOR
the destruction of property by the Seminole
Indians during the Florida war. .
II was at the memorable destruction of Indi-
an Key. whereby the whole of the property
of Jacob Houseman was destroyed by the In.
dians, that this loss occurred. The Indians
were attracted there by reason Of the island be-
ing used as public depository for arms, anu
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HANDSOME FURNITURE.

TNHE attention of purchasers is respectfully in
IL vited to lot of new and very handsome Ma
hogany Furniture, made in Baltimore and Philadel-
phia which is offered for sale at less than manuac-
turers prices. There are Sofas Wardrobes, Bureaus,
Rocking, Parlor, and Office Chairs, Pillar and Claw
Dining Tables, Large Extension Dining Table, with
five leaves, Secretary and Book Case Single and
Double French Bedsteads, Office Writing Desks.
Htsff m B. HOMANS,
march 1s-eo6t Between 9th and lth sts.
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RISE In THE WATERS.

Much damage, we learn, by private letter from
Pottsville, has been done by the freshet in the
Schuylkill. Bridges, cofferdams, ec., were swept
away by the rushing element. Three bridges were
swept off on the West Branch Railroad, and the
road otherwise much damaged. The schuylkill Val
mails due at Pottsville, north Of the Susquehanna.
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SPRING FASHION
FOR GENTLEMEN'S HATS.

- M. H. STEVENS & EMMONS, (ate
FISH & co., Hatters, g. 2, Browns
A0NzA Hotel, will introduce Leary & Co.'s
smuch admired Spring style THIS DAY,
March z, ls46. One of our firm having recently
returned from the city of New York, we are en-
abed to offer our customers and the visiters TO the
Metropolis the very latest style, in every respect;
viz, the form of the crown, style and set of brim
trimmings, &c.
The mode adopted by US this season is one of
rare and exceeding beauty, and is, without doubt,
destined to great favor and popularity.
march l9-3t
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G public Temperance meeting Of the North
ern Liberty Division No. IL, Sons OF Temperance,
will be held at the McKendyee Chapel THIS Fri
day) EDening, at ~ o'clock. Addresses WIN be
delivered by Mr.. Church, and other distinguished
speakers. The public are invited to attend.
JOSIAH ESSEX, w. r. 4
). A. WINEBERGER, Rec. s. march ~
OF The members of the Northern Liberty Divis-
ion, No IL, will meet at the Northern Liberty En-
gine House THIS (FRIDAr) EVENING, at
o'clock, to proceed to the McKendree Chapel to at
tend public meeting. Members of the different
Divisions are invited to attend
By order of the w. p.
march 90 ]. A. WINEBERGER, Rec. s.
QrTHE FIRST GRAND RALLY of Asso-
ciation No. S, U. B. Of Temperance, will be held
on Tomorrow Evening, Saturday, 2lst inst.,) in
Georgetown, at the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Mr.. c. L. CHuRcu, the popular and eloquent cham
pion Of the cause of Temperance, will address the
Association Brothers and Sons of Temperance
come and aid us in the advancement OF the glorious
cause of Temperance. Come one, come all.
JOHN GARRETT,
VIM. LANG,
VIM. H. CRAIG,
march 20 Committee ON Public Meetings.
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MURDERER ARRESTED.

The murderer of the Van Mess family was taken
at Fulton, Oswego county, on Friday. He acknow-
lodges the deed He went to Fulton, where he Of
fsred to sell his horse to the tavern keeper, Mr. "
Low. This caused a suspicion that the horse was
stolen, and soon after he pursued this suspi
con and taken. He bears the marks Of the blow re-
ceived from Van Arsdale. Mrs. Wyksf and Van
Arsdale were still alive on Friday evening. J
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Notice.

ME subscriber, feeling himself compelled to
n to settle up his outstanding debts, and having
no other means, than he collects them from those
who owe, he gives this notice to his old friends, that
ne intends placing the notes and accounts that are
laying over and unsettled, after this day, in the
hands of HENnY M. MonFIr, Esq. This is done
as matter Of justice to himself and Others
march Id ULYSSES WARD.
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WILMINGTON, DELAWARE.

The Republican says: Some idea may be formed
Of the grswth and prosperity of Wilmington from
the fact that than forty houses. which were to
have been finished by the 25th, it will be impossible
to have completed. Thus mere than fPrty families
will be disappointed and have to find houses where
they best can.
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FOR SALE --The subscriber
Al T!n having been involved by becoming
!II5 nIS security, will sell great bargain
in any Of his property, as he is de-
termined to release himself from pecuniary embar-
rassment. lie has houses of almost every descrip-
ton, Brick and Frame. Enquire at residence on
Massachusetts avenue, between 9Th and 7tb streets
march TIT j. B. PHILLIPS.
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SOMETHING INTERESTING IN MOYA-
T,arraAr MI MENSING. gTt HgrE

There will be an interesting scene at the Moya-
mensng Hall this evening, 18th inst. The Moys.
mensins assembly win present to the Moyamensing
Hose Ccmpany,a a freman's silver horn, from the
nanufactory Of Conrad Bard. in Arch street which
y pronounced the most magnificent thing of the
kind ever made in PhiIadelphia. The chasing, or
nsmenting, and other workmanship ofthe instrument
are exquisite, and the topaz and other stones that
stud i render It dazzling to look at The mouth
piece OF the horn IL inaid with gold. Its weight is
thirty.seven ounces and cost Sl2O.--Phh Times.
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WALKERS SMUT MACHINE

NHE patent light of this Machine for Virpinia
FOR SALE good bargain. For chean-
ness, durability, good work, and ease of running.
this machine is Of the very best kind. There are
over eighty-one in use in Lancaster county. Penn-
sylvana It is first rate to clean out garlick. Ad-
dress line to L. s., at the Fountain Office.
march 7-tf
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IMPORTANT NAVAL INTELLIGENCE
The Spanish feet, consisting Of one fripate. two
steamers, and three schoonsrs, left Mayaguez P R.,
on the morning Of the 23d ut destined for the Spa
nish part of st. Domingo
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THE COLUMBIAN FOUNTAIN.
FRIDAY MORNING, MARCH 20, ls46

Man is a creature of habit--an initiative animal
who. monkev.like. apes the vices of his fellow.man
and makes the expensive ioies a'iu 'oo'lsn aosu'-
des of what Is called fashionable life, his guide and
patterp Who are the leaders of the ton? Who
ars ,bev who prescribe the form and fashion OF a
garment-pronounce upon the shape OF gaiter
hoots-tho length and breadth of ladies dresses,
&c-these connoiseurs in female excellence, who
substitute stuffed bags of hay bran to fill the
crevices in Natures work-as though their feeble
wits could aught impart of beauty to the handi-
work of Him whose works are all perfection Who
are they who study to improve the human form
whose talents labor for the outward man, while all
is waste within-the soul desert, and the heart
lazar housewife make and mend and patch up all
defects-that to all outward seeming he may seem
man--whe that great attribute, the MIND, is left
wilderness, where rank weeds grow and flourish,
and choke up the germs of usefulness-the seed
which should bring forth rich fruits that would re-
pay, some fifty, some hundred fold, the cutiva-
tor Of the kindly soil. Whoever they may BE-, who
bury thus their talents in the earth, we do beseech
them to reflect. ati.sq ..fg8&5 Aotsa3hl
If this, their fashionable influence over dress,
were welded in the minds behalf how great an
influence for good would they exert! Make 1sn,-
peranee fashionable, bsnish from your circles liquid
death-make it itunfashionablet to drink ne-then-|
look for your re,0ord. NJ ,8 frs s5sg \
.Uf McKENDRRE CHAPEL.--Mr. e. L. CHURcH,
the gallant champion Of Temperance, will lecture
this (Fiday) evening, in the Methodist Episcopal
Church, New York avenue. Those who heard
him on Wednesday evening last will not need
second invitation. Those who are fond Of vocal
music will derive much qualification from listening
to his execution, which is unsurpassed, just about
this time, in these parts. On Saturday (to-nor-
row. evening, he lectures in Georgetown. See ad-
vertisement ya,o4s.ss ss f,t.,,4gge Z 9Yj
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WILLIAM p. SHEDD.

old Centre Market, opposite J. Walkers.
II EEPS constantly for sale all kinds of fresh
IN meats; meat well dressed, and at moderate
prices march l. l-tf
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SINGING SCHOOL.

MIR. LINCOLN'S Glass of Young Ladies to
lN receive instruction in Vocal Music, meets at
the E street Baptist Church every Wednesday and
Saturday afternoon, at o'clock. The more ad,
vanced class meets on Saturday evenings, at half
past 7 o'clock. Persons wishing to enter either
class are invited to attend. march l6-eo6t
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PROFANENEss REBUKED.

The Lodge Of Odd Fellows in Brdgewater, Mass,
have passed the following resolution: That profane
swearing is a wanton and unprovoked vice, not in
duced by any tenp,asion Of honor or gain, breach
Of common decency and courtesy in the common in
tercourse Of man with man, and recommended that
brother who is habtuated to the disgracenl prac-
tice, be brought to trial therefor. We hope this
ample will be followed. ggfjaelsiiqa M
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A FAcT.-Willis said in his Mrror.--Some wo-
men dress for mems eyes, and this style is both strk
ing and economical. Other women (most women
indeed) dress for Ladies' approval only, and this
style is studousy expensive, sacrifices becomingness
to novelty, and is altogether beyond male appreca-
ton
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LOOK THIS WAY EVERY BODY.

LOOK THIS WAY EVERY BODY.
Painting done by the art of Hocus Pocus.
HNHOMAS HILTON, House, Sign, and Orna-
- mental Painter. Old Chairs repainted, and
FURNITURE vanished. He will be ready for the
prompt execution of work at all times on the most
reasonable terms Shop on 18th street, between
v and I'll streets. march I2-tf
A ESI0S CHRIST HEALING THE
wv SICK.--Lecture--R Removal.---Th
Picture, Is by Is feet, with sixty one full size of
LIE and ifeke characters painted at cost of 5000
guneas, will be removed this day (Monday, the
l6th,) to the BAPTIST CHURCH in TENTH
street. This edfce will accommodate large con-
course of visiters, and afford fine daylight upon
the characters. The nightlight is always good
Lectures descriptive Of the characters will begin
each day at IL, AZ, and s O'clock Doors open
from 10 to 2, to 81, and to 0 o'clock. Admit
tnnce 25 cents. march 17-n
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The City Bank ofMontreal has published its half
yearly statement; its liabilities are shown to be
$l,523, ,607, assets So $780, 456, amount of monthly
discount account 2,277,764. ssf' b.-8 a 81
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.a NEW HAMPSHIRE ELECTION.
1t is certain that there is no choice for Gov
ernor nor member of Congress by the people. r.,
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RICHARD VANSANT,

Merchant Tailor and Gentlemens furnishing store
Pennsylvania avenue, between 18th and 5th
streets, and adjoining Fuller's Hotel.
march l24tf
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DEADY MADE CLOTHING AT AUCTION.
IN THIS MORNING, at o'clock, shall SELL
near the Centre Market variety Of ready made
clothing, and fancy articles.
march colt B. HOMANS, Auctioneer.
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BOSTON ROCKERS.--CANE SEAT and
ID Windsor Chairs, Hair and Straw Mattresses,
Cradles, Corn Brooms, CASTLE Soap. For sale by
B. HOMANS,
Auctioneer and Commission Merchant,
Pennsylvania avenue, between 10th and | lth SITS.
march lS-tf
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HARRISBURG, March l6. 4,
The Hsod has had its run. From all can learn
the damage done to the State works. has been greatly
exaggerated. By to-morrow's noon mail, ! can tell
you more. No new catastrophes have yet come to
INV ears. People crossed to the Cumberland shore
to-day in small boats, though at great peril. The
river has fallen about three and half to four feet
and the danger is over.--PhiL Times.
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FOR RENT OR SALE,

FOR RENT OR SALE,
0N Massachusetts Avenue, between A and 9th
" streets, TWO CONVENIENT FRAME
HOUSES, containing six good rooms each, with
porches at front door, good yards and sheds, water
very convenient rent moderate. For further infor-
nation inquire at the house East Of the above.
To any person wishing to purchase, the terms will
be made easy, but little cash will be required at
the SALE. march 20-f
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DrsrArcH.- During the freshet on Sunday morn
ing last the Bridge Of the Reading Railroad, over
Irish Greek, near Manayunk, was carried away, and
before the sunset that day another bridge was erect
cd across said creek and cars crossed over the same
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

11OCoI1 Vt IIINE II tES'JI'IN 4 n I ND.
The consideration Of the Harbor bill was re-
sumed in concurring with the amendments Of
fered IN committee of the whole. r
The amendment appropriating 1000 for
improving the Mississippi river above the
junction of the Missouri, was rejected; yeas
90, nays Is.
$4,000 for Big Sodus Bay on Lake Ontario
was retained; yeas l03, nays 50. aN@a
$1,000 for Oak Orchard Harbor, New York,
was agreed TO; yeas "a, nays 81.
Much time was consumed in calling the
yeas and nays, and il is unnecessary to follow
the course and fate Of all the various amend
ments and provisions until they shall be com
pleted.
At three p. m. the House adjourned to at
tend the funeral OF Mr. Colquit's child.
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DERUVIAN GUANO.-Five tons just received,
i direct from the importer and warranted genu-
inc, for sale in lots to suit purchasers.
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B. HOMANS,
Auconeer and Commission Merchant,
Pennsylvania avenue, between 10th and lth SITS.
march lS-tf
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Why isa young lady just from boarding
school, like building committee Because
she is ready to.receve proposals
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ARGO.
May IA, 1916.

The Washington Union announces lhO
letters from the camp stale that Capt. Sell
B. Thornton aud Lieutenant Mason, wit
two Dragons, had arrived safe in Gen
Tayor's camp. The Union says:
Capt. Thornton, discovering the ambus
cade TOO IalO TO retreat, had plunged gallant
ly through the encmy's ranks, and cut hl
way with his own sword, with a hOldnes,
and iDlrePidny that is almost incredible. i
seems he is not to be killed by accidents o
fooG or field. He is the same gentleman
who so narrowly escaped when the Pulas
ki was blown up. He had The yellow le'
vei several lines in Florida, and has passec
through many other hair breadth 'scapes.
when Gen. Worth lett The camp, Cap
iain Thornton asked him for his sword
The general buckled i, upon him and wher
he heard yesterday Of Capt. T.'s gsllantry
he fxclaimta' THAT was D1y sword
anew II would never be dsgr aceG in hi
hands He s as noble and gallant fellow
as ever held sword in hand
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RegimentaI Orders.

VHNHE Enrolled Militia residing within the
II bounds Of the 9TH Regiment lst Brigade
9Th Division, Pennsylvania Militia will assemble
Tor parade as follows -
The first Battalion will meet at Orangeville, on
Thursday the 2lsl day of May inst.---Gnd the Vol.
unteer companies attached thereto will meet at the
same time and place.
The second Battalion will meet at Catawissa
on Friday the 22d day Of Nay, ios,.-and the Vol.
unleer companies attached thereto will meet at the
same time and place
HIRAM r. KLINE, Colonel.
May, ls46.
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ENOCH HOWELL.
r A IL Sd u.

RESPE cTFULLY, inioT!as he public that he
lHQs Removed his Ship 10 Espyio,0n,
whsro 10 vii. always 5s ready, ss heretofore, to
make any kind of clothing, Ot The shor:os, notice
and in the bes, and mos, fashionable style. From
his long experience in the business, he hater-
himself that he shall continue TO give general sat
sfacton and thereby hopes to receive share olthe
public patronage.
ar Pauicular attention paid to cutting.
All kinds of country produce taken in payment
foI work
Espytown, May 9, ls4G.-u3
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NOTICE.

A IL persona who have unsettled accounts Ur
"a the Books of the subscriber, now remove,
nom BIoomsbulg, are hereby informed that his ac
count books are left in the hands of Thomas Pain
Ter, Justice of the Peace at Bloomsbury, for set
lement and collection. Those who do not attend
10 having their accounts settled and paid on OF
'etore the first dug Of May neTt, may expect tc
nave cost added to their respective dues, without
respect to persons
ELIAS WERTMAN.
Bloomsbury, April 4, ls46.--5O
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THE sHAM0KIN FURNACE,

| THE SHRM0KlN FURNACE,
The Shamokn Aothrrclle Furnace
which isnow in the possession lMessrs
Bryant and Wood, was, few days age
again put into operation, as will be seer
| by the subjoioed letter from friend les
ding inShamokin. This furnace was cree
ed several years ago by the Shamokio
Coal and Iron Company, and was orig
Ioolly one Of the largest class, having 3
very powerful eng inc, fully capable Of
working several large stacks. 1t has
always, whenever in operation, produc'
ed iron OF a superior quality Bot !
has had difficulties TO contend with, ont
Iol which was want of sufficient quaint.
" OF ore 10 its immediate vicinity.
This difficulty, we believe has beet
overcome byrecent discoveries Of nun.
Der OF veins Of rich ore within a shorl
distance from the furnace. This will ens.
bIe the enuerprising gentlemen who now
nave the works, 10 produce iron al les
expence, aud consequently wt1 more
profit TO themselves, than it can be
made at a majorly Of the furnaces io
he country. We understood Iha
should things work as well as may lie
'onSbly be exp cred, those gellIem'
will pUl up an additional stock, winch
they can work with the engine Iney 40"
nave - Sunbury GazeHe.
SHAMoKIN, May 81, 1916.
DEAR SIR;--Il is with extreme pleas.
ire that inform you in relation 10 N,
Furnace a, Shamokio, now conducled
~ Messrs. Bryant aud Wood, oiPhiI-
ldelphia, who deserve great praise for
their enterprise, aud merit The thanks
If every true American: for believe i
Is the first time in this country, than 40
Il lhrscle Furnace has been worked
enlirely by american born clizaos The
furnace was blown in by Mr.. jacob G.
Bryant, one of he partners, an II neri-
,8n, who | believe, was the jrsl man in
his cono,rv ,hat succeeded in making
ron wlrh AnhllcIte Col. The blow.
ng in Of the Fu'nacr was considered by
III to be a mss'erIy piece OF wcIk, and
vas The adm ralOn oil every one who
'aw it. Ii has been running only Two
lays, and has brought forth what | be-
ieve they call the pumice cnder and
No. iron. ! am not fully convers3nr
with ihe technical Terms connected wiDhl
he Furnace business, you will there.
ore excuse any mistakes | may make;
, this do know, that the furnace il
working well, and TO The full s4ts(,clon
If every one who has visited the place.
must repeat it again, for feel prood
10 10 DO, thar the FurD re is worked
nrirely by American horn citizens. |
viii endcayour, 10 the course of few
weeks, TO give you further particulars in
'rlalion to the progress Of be furnace.
Yours, respectfully,
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Centre of Gravity.
"A NEW TAILORING
ES-ABLTSEMENT.

THE subscribers respectfully inform the citi-
zens of DIoomsburg and vicinity that they have 10.
ca led themselves in Thornons New Shop in
lRain, tlOO dOOrS belOw The Corner of Main and
Marhet Streets in Bloomsburg, whore they will al
ways be found on hand, ready to accommodate
those who may favor them with call Their
WORK will be donen the latest and most approved
style Tor neatness and elegance in the business
From their long experience in tho business, they
tlaiteI themselves that their work will be done as
neat as can be done elsewhere. All work intrusted
IN their care warranted TO fit.
CUTTING done on the shortest notice and
warranted to fit ii properly made up.
ELLIS g. VAN BUSKIRK.
May 2, 1916 2tf
n B,COUNTRY PRO DUCE, at the market
price, will be taken in exchange lor work.
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FLOOD ON TIE sCHUYLKILL.

On Saturday aud Sunday last, in consequence Of
the recent runs, the SchuyikilI river rose higher
than it did at The March freshet. The damages
sustained by the Canal is considerable, sevc al Of
the new locks and emhankments being materially
Injured Sd much So that tits now believed that the
Canal cannot g into operation before August It
is reported thar several lives have been lost.
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Jayne's Life Pre8apatiyp,

An alterstive and depuratve praparaton com.
hining all the medical virtues Of those articles which
ong experience hasproved to possess the most ssf.
and efficient Alternative and unobstruent properties
for the cure Of ScrofuIa, Kings Evil, white swell,
lings ulcers, Scrofuous, cancerous and ndoent tu.
mours, rheumatism, gout, scurvy, neuralgia Or tic
douIoureux, cancer goiire or brunchoces (swrllcd
neck) enlargement Of the bones. joints or liganents
or of the ovarics, liver, spleen, kidneys, &c Ill
the various Diseases Of the skin such as lettering
worms hlos, Pimples, csrhuncles &c. dropsicsI
swelIngs, constitutional sorders and diseases
originating from depraced or impure state of the
blood or other fluids of the body 8
The above Medicine are for sale al
The Store Of
JOHN R. MOVER,
Bloomsbury.
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| at the tims and under lhe circumstances al
ready stated.
The trial and fate Of Earl is slil remem-
berod in many parts of Northern Penusyl"
rana, and we think this Iitds sketch OF N
ciden vii be read with no ordinary feel
Ings Of interest BY most o! our subscribers
in ha, section of the State Lancaster
Democrat.
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A COURT SCENE.

On Wednesday, last, We believe that was
the day, ) a young man, by the name ol
Somue Earl was brought into court on A
charge Of passing conn'erIeit money. There
oeing no evidence against him M! pros
vas entered. The following coaversatiou
hen took place between the COun and Ihe
prisoner.
Judge Lewis Samuel, do you know
mrr
Prisoner. Yes, sir
Judge L.-'Are you son OF John Earll'
Prisoner Yes, sir
Judge L.--'W Whele have You been since
1867
Prisoner. AT work, up the Juniaa.'
Judge l. When ! saw you ten years
go, YOU conducted yourself with great pre-,
prlery, under circumstances the most lry lng
Your good behavior enlisted the sympaihy
md obtained The good will Of the whole
community, You were left alone IN tot
Eorld am reloced to find that m This
aase there is no evidence to show thpl YOU
,new the note was counterfeit; and hope
hal you may continue to behave well, and
hat we shall hear no evil Of you. You are
discharged ltom custody
At lhe conclusion OF these remarks, hi,
honor was affected even unto Tears T.
Explain. AT WiIIamsport, LycOming coun-
", ten years ago-slmoH to the dav-
Judge Lewis sentenced Samuel EarI's fa,h
sr 10 death, for the murder Of his mother.
under the mos. aggravated circumstances
Samuel was then boy OF eleven years ol
age. and gave imponan. evidence on lht
nal and clnng 10 his fAlhsr With nLshaken
affection and devotion up TO the hour OF hs
Execution, although that father was The mur
Ierer OF bis own mother. While Judge
Lewis was passing sentence Of death upon
lhe elder Earl, Samuel and his little bro
lhcrs and sisters cluDg to the convicted,
trembling murderer, and by their cIles ard
sobs completely oTerpowered Ihe feelings
of his honor, while in the performance Of
his last, sad, solemn duty. From that day
Judge l.. has los, sight OF Samuel Earl, Un-
III ne discovered hin in the prisoners box,