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Fa mily Circle.
- Influence Of a wife.

What is it that man seeks 10 the companlcnship
oi woman An Influence like the gentle dew,
and the cheering light, more felt throughout the
whole OF his existence in its suflening, healing,
harmonslng power, than acknowledged by any
single act, or recognized by any certain rule. 1t
is in fact being to come home To-, in the hap.
plest sense Of the expression.
Poetic lays of ancient times were wont 10 tell
how the old warrior, returning from his bold
fight, would dof his plumed helmet, and repoe.
ing from his tolls, lay bare his weary limbs, tha,
woman's hand might pour the heal NJ balm.
But never wearied knight nor warrior covered
with the dust of the battle field, was more In
need OF wcnan's soothing power thaE are thosa
care worn sons Of toll, who struggle for the
bread Of life in our more peaceful and delightful
days. And still, though the romance Of the bat.
tie, the helmet, the waving plume, and the
"Claron wild and high"
may all have vanished from the scene, the charm
of woman's influence lives as brightly in TIE pic.
ture ot domestic joy, as when she placed tho
wreath Of victory on the heros brow. Nay.
more so; for there are deeper sensihities at
work, thoughts more profound in our great thea
tre of intellectual and moral strife, than whero
the contest was for heroic fame, and force Of
glory or of wealth.
Among the changes which have taken place in
the condition Of mankind il is then mol the least
Of woman's privileges that her influence remains
the same, except only as it is deepened and per.
iected, as her own character approaches toward
perfection. 1t is not the least Of her privileges,
that she can still be all to man which his ncces9i.
ties require; that he can retire from the tumult
Of the world, and seek her society with zest
which nothing can impair, go long as she receives
him with true and faithful heart--true to the
best and kindest impuse Of which her nature is
capable and sacred to the faithful trust commit
ted to her care.
And that 1t is 81, how many home can wit
ness, how many areside welcome--how many
happy meeting after painful absence prolonged
Yes, there are scenes within the sacred precincts
of the household heart, which, not the less, be-
cause no strangers eye beholds them repay, and
richly, too, dark days of weary conflict ard long
nights of anxious care. But who shall paiut
them? Are they not craven on the hearts of
wives and those who behold the picture lhere.
in all its beauty, yividness and truth. can scarce
ly wish to draw aside the veil which screens il
from the world
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Interesting Typographical history

The following we copy from the last number
of that excellent paper the Doyiestown Dem
The Doylestown Democrat was orgi-
nally established by Lewis Deilenbach, in
the year 1915. 1t was printed in the
frame building over the store of Benz. Nor
ris, jr., adjoining the hotel of J. Wilson
Cowell. He did not succeed well, how
ever, and made an assignment to Thos.
Watts, and Benz. Morris, jr. They sold
it to Benz. Miflin, late Of the Pc1ansy'Ua-
nim. In the year 1918, another Demo
cratic paper was established here by Sim
con Siegfricd, who afterwards published a
paper at Newtown; and who is now lv-
ing in Waynesburg, Greene county, Pa,
editing paper called the EtNage Watch-
man, and preaching occasionally between
whiles. The Democratic party at that
time was divided-the Doylestown Dem
Ocrat being the organ of the Hester Dem
ocrats, and the Messenger the organ of the
Findlay Democrats. After the Guberna-
torial election Of 1916, the Bucks County
Messenger was purchased by Hon. Simon
Cameron late U. S. Senator from this
State. About the year 1920 the two estab-
lshmento were united in one paper bearing
the title Of the "Doylestown Democrat" >"
and published by the firm of Cameron &
Mflin. At the close of the year it was
purchased by Gen. William T. Rogers,
late State Senator from this county. and at
present a resident Of this borO'. lie con-
tinued to publish it until the first Of July,
1928. 1t was during his administration OF
it, that the memorable election Of Andrew
Jackson tn the Presidency occurred. Nj.
II. Snyder, Esq, succeeded Gen. Rogers,
and published it for about two years, when
he sold it to VIM. II. Powell, Esq. OF
Norrstown In the year 1894 the estab-
lishmrnt passed into the hands of Gen.
John s. Bryan, late Pro,hOuotary OF the
county, who conducted ituntil May 7th,
IS45, when it passed into the possession
of the present proprietor. In three months
afterwards it was enlarged and on tn"
first of January following, lS4G} the type
was changed, and the old replaced by new
and improved descriptions. In July, ls4e,
it was again enlarged to its present mann
moth size, and printed upon new and
spcndid power press, from the noted es-
Enlistment cr Z. Hoe. & Co, New York.
In Aug. IS49, has been added superior
Steam Engine, by means of which we are
enabled to perform the increasing business
more cxpcdtiously, and III better man
ner.
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A College Lark.


The following capital story is told by
zone who knows" Of Doctor Marcy, and
cannot fail to amuse our readers. On one
occasion, several Of the students of South
Carolina College resolved to drag the doc
tors carriage into the woods, and fixed up
on night for the performance Of the ex-
plot. One Of their number, however, was
troubled with some compunctious visitings,
and managed 10 convey TO the worthy
President hint that it would be well for
him TO secure the door of his carriage
house. Instead of paying any heed to this
suggestion, the doctor proceeded on the ap-
pointed night to the carriage house, and
ensconced his porily person inside the We
hicle. In less than an hour some half
dozen young gentlemen came to his re-
treat, and cautiously withdrew the carriage
into the road. When they were fairly out
Of the College precincts they forgot their
reserve and began to joke freely with each
other by name.
One of them complained Of the weightol
the carriage, and another replied by say
ing that it was heavy enough to have the
old fellow himself in it. For nearly a mile
they proceeded along the highway, and
then struck into the woods, to a cover
which they concluded would ehectually
conceal the vehicle, Making themselves
infinitely merry at the Doctors expense,
and conjecturing how and when he would
find his carriage, they at length reached the
spot where they had resolved to leave it.
Just as they were about to depart-having
once more agreed that "the carriage was
heavy enough to have the old Doctor and
all his tribe in it''-they were startled by
the sudden dropping of one of the glass
door panels, and the well known voice of
the Doctor himself thus addressed them.
$50, SO, young gentlemen, you are going
to leave me in the woods, are you! Sure
ly, as you have brought me hitker for your
own qualification, you will not refuse to
take me back for mine. Come, Messrs
-, and -, and -, buckle to, and
let us return; it's getting late ~
There was no appeal; for the window
was raised, and the doctor resumed his
seat. Almost without word, the discom-
fitted young gentlemen took their places at
the pole at the back of the vehicle, and
quite as expeditiously, if with less noise,
did they retrace their course. In silence
they dragged the carriage into its wonted
place, and then retreated preciptately to
their rooms, to dream of the account they |
must render on the morrow. When they
had gone, the Doctor quietly vacated the
carriage, and went TO the house, where he
related the story to his family with much
glee. He never called the heroes of that
nocturnal expedition to an account, nor was
his carriage ever afterwards dragged at
night into the woods.
Shirt of the Times.
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Sunset.

Days lnslroua eyes grow heavy in sweet DEATH
Pale ami paler wane her iocund hucs;
The flowers, too gentle ior thus glowing breath.
Ope tlair frank beauty 70 the twilight dews
The rright face Of tho moon still and lone,
Meets in vast masses the word silently,
Slile' from each charm the looyening loue,
and round III 6caulg veille5s rcrcs the eve.
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PRLFTED .4.FD PUBLISHED
BY LEVI T.. TATE.
p O + II r Y
A FANCY.

II was child-a little child
He died upon the deep;
The waves were raging stern and wild;
They rock him into sleep!
His father ioiled upon the deck,
And strove and strove in vain;
a thousand voices cried ga wreck"
Aud never cried again,
The waters maddening in their ire,
A Bedlam of the waves,
Swept down that stout and hardy sire,
To sleep in coral caves.
The boats are near-the crew begin
To leave the crowded bow.
Conference.-The waters suck them in
They have the victory now.
The night is dark, the hulk drives on
Over the lonely sea-
And now, methought red flash shone
And smote il on the lee.
The torch-light OF the tempest came
On wings of ruin fast,
The sea. like hills Of rolling flame,
Blushd bloody as it past.
The hulk is struggling still-and where,
Where is the little child
He sleeps upon the cabin chair,
His dreams are soft and mild.
In dreams are closed the angel eyes,
The rosy lips apart,
While thoughts of home and sunny skies
Melt the poor infants heart.
And DER his face such feelings pass
As move, but may not wake:
Like shadows oyet waving grass,
Or breezes on a lake.
Once did he stir his dropping hard,
As if he sought another,
And, murmurng Of some distant land,
He smiled, and lisped my mother!
The tempest ceased--'twas brief-and still
The old hulk swan the sea,
And idly drifted on, until
II went down silently!
II dropt upon coral bank,
Its last stout riven
Dream.like the vanished vessel sank
The infant woke in Heaven.
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The Unhappy Bride.

She stood at the altar
All trembling end fair,
With a wreath on her brow,
And pearl in her hair.
She stood at the altar,
In arcbe tinged with gold,
And diamonds that sparkled
From each tiny fold.
She stood at the altar,
That maiden so far,
And her lips uttered vows,
But her heart was not there
She stood at the altar,
But her brain i, was rocking
A. the thought Of the mlschleyous
RENT IN HER sTocKING.
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Our Yankee Girls.
by o. w. HOLMES.

Let greener lands and bluer skies,
II such the wide earth shows,
With fairer cheeks and brighter eyes,
Match us the star and rose:
The winds that lift the Georgian's veil,
Or wave Circassia's curls,
Watt to their shores the Sutan's sail,
We beat the Yankee girls
The gay grzette, whose fingers touch
Loves thousand chords so we'll;
The dark Italian, loving much,
But more than one can tell,
And England's fair-haired, blue.eyed dame
Who binds her brow with pearls
Ye who have seen them, can they shame
Our own sweet Yankee girls
And what If court or castle vaunt
Its children loftier born ,
Who heed the slken tassel's haunt
Beside the golden corn7
They ask mott for the dainty toll
0fribboned knights and earls,
The daughters Of the virgin soil,
Our freeborn Yankee girls
But every hill whose stately pines
Wave their dark arms above
The home where some fair being shines,
To warm the wild with love
From barest rock to bleakest shore
Where farthest sail unfurls,
That stars and stripes are streaming DER, -
God bless our Yankee girls
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AUDITOR.

The Convention then proceeded to nominate a
candidate for County Auditor.
Samuel Johnson, John Dieterick, and Col. II.
R. Kline were nominated, and vote being had,
Col H X Kline was declared the candidate.
Coroner.
The Convention next proceeded to nominate a
candidate for Coroner.
M Haycock and A.Freas were named, A vote
being taken, Andrew Freas, was declared duly
nominated.
ReSolUed, That the ticket put in nomi-
nation this day, is good one, and we will
use every honorable means to secure the
election of its candidates.
On motion, ResolUed, That the proceed
ings be signed by the officers and publish
ed in all the Democratic papers in the
county.
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SHERIFF.

On motion, the Convention then proceeded to
nominate a candidate for Sheriff
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FIGHTH nALLOT.

Peter Billmyer-WiIson, Ellis, Seely, Lamon
Prentis, Masteller, Bodine, Baldy, Kownover
Caldwell, Tanner, Knittle, Davidson, Davis, Shea
rer, Blue, Montgomery, Runyan, Mowrer, Morri
son, McNinch, Mann, Greasy, Blue, Budman-2j
For John Snyder--Shuman, Sbuman, Rain
Knorr, Werkheisser, Kline, Pealer, Cool, Smith
Leidy, Shoemaker, McHenry, Knouse, Fruit,
Girton, KeifFer,C Werkheisser, Shipman, Kisi.
Ter, Kline, Dewitt, Keller, Harbein, Wertman, Do
ty--25.
NINTH BALLOT.
For Peter BRimyer - Wilson, Ellis, Seely,
Lamon, Pren,is, Masteller, Bodine. Baldy, Kown-
over, Caldwell, Tanner, Knittle, Davidson, Leidy,
Davis, Shearer, Blue, Montgomery, Runyan,
Mowrer, Morrison, McNinch, Mann, Greasy,
Blue, Budman-26.
John Snyder Shuman, Shuman, Rain,
Knorr, Werkheisser, Kline, Peaer, Cool,
Smith, Shoemaker, Mcienry, Knouse, Fruit,
Giron, KeiHer, Workheisser, Shipman, Kstler,
Kline, Dewitt, Keller, Harbein, Wertman, Doty--
"a.
Peter Bilmyer had 26 votes
John Snyder "a
So PETER BnLMYER was declared duly nom.
mated
Commissioner.
The Convention then proceeded to nominate
candidate for Commissioner.
RAIN nominated Joseph Yetter,
CT Mann John Grover,
On Kownover " Geo w Harder.
The Convention then proceeded to bollot when
Joseph Yetter had II votes
Grover S
CIV Harder "
(Here Mr. Kownover withdrew the name of G
w Harder, and voted for Jos Yetter,)
So JOSEPH YErrER was declared duly nomina.
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at all, we have been more than satisfied that route
| OF any description has been found In so extensive
q country and so little known, il cannot be said
mat neither other nor better routes do not exist;
much remains to be known. The geography and
geology of the whole region IL yet TO be settled.
But SO much is accomplished il is demonstrated
that, untroubled by the storms of winter, route
from the Gulf OF Mexico to the great West il
opened for the southern States. And il is not i'm
probable that, at no distant day, the continent Of
Asia and the great Chinese Empire will by this re-
glon become to the United States no longer AN
Eastern, but another Western world.
In concluding this letter, would say to the Chief
Engineer that 1t is intended merely general
summary from my journal, and regret exceeding
ly that the want of MEANS and especially of force
has precuded my adding in any manner to the sta
tislical and geological information of the country
| have no apology to make for II but the circum-
stances Of the expedton-not scientific, for we had
no time to supply either books, Instruments, or
maps; not military, for the organization of the
party was directly the reverse.
The details of courses, events, &C., will be found
IN the journal. Possessing none of that interest
which scientific explorations have for the thinking
and well-nformed, and still less the attractive char
acter which similar adventures would enjoy in the
hands of skilful narrator il is but a meagre out
line of lanors which at least were Jealous.
Accompanying is rough sketch of the march,
made by the compass, and of course only an APP
Proclamation to the geography of the country 1t
may serve to convey an idea of the route.
Howard, an accomplished guide, whose judy
ment, whenever at fault, his decision compensated;
and Brady, with his hardy companions, who, re-
solute and unmurmurng, escorted us for march
of near 1000 miles. would once more introduce to
the Chief Engineer, accompanying the notice with
my thanks.
am, General your most obedent servant,
(Signed) w. H. c. WHITING,
Lieutenant Of Engineers.
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" NONE SHOULD PERMITTED TO REMAIN, on IN
" OTHER WORDS, BE REAPPoINTEp, whom the Pres
F" ident would not, under the circumstances attend
:" ing each case, APPOINT TO OFFICE. He is just
" responsible for retaining as for appointing"
Such were the principles of the late
Locofoco dynasty on this subject We all
know that its practice accorded with its
principles. The emblem of the hickory
broom is familiar to us. The charitable
consolation to the dismissed Office holder
''root hog or die"--is not forgotten. All
the offices in the country, not already SO
occupied, were bestowed, during his adj
ministration, upon the noisy and active
partisans Of General JACKSON. In 1884
the WIG party was formed. 1t soon
numbered moiety of the nation among
its numbers, and very sure are we that no
one of them was ever appointed to Office
during the administration of the General or
of his successor. In 1910 the WHIGs out
numbered and outvoted their opponents by
very large majority. They lost power
by the unfortunate death of General HAIR
RIsoN, and the Infamous treachery of Mr..
TYLER. During Mr.. PoLK's administra-
ton, not Wing was appointed to any
Office, and the few whom Mr.. TYLER had
spared were unceremoniously elected
For twenty years, then, the opponents of
the late dynasty have been strictly ex-
cluded from all participation in public
honors and emoluments. So far was this
exclusion carried, that plot was engen-
dered for committing the conduct of the
Mexican war to a acknowledgement, in
order to supersede the distinguished Wing
officers who were winning perilous laurels
in the service of their country.
All this was sustained by the Locofoco
press. TWAS all right that Who's should
be prescribed Worse than that-they
were denounced by the Chief Magistrate
OF the country as traitors, giving said and
comfort to the enemy. But now, for
sooth--when this prescription has been
prescribed, and the President seeks to re-
store the late down-trodden and trampled,
but now triumphant party to their right
full share in public appointments-the OPP
position press sets up universal wall,
and rallies the dismissed Office holders to
join the coalition Of Barnburners, Adolf
tionists, and Old Hunkers, to overthrow
the Administration of ZACHARY TAYLOR,
the ''southern stakeholder
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Beware of Imposition.

SwAYNEs Vermifuge is in square boirles( s(being
recently changed TO prevent Counterfeits. also to
pack to = better advantaue) with the following
words blown in the Glass DIR. H. Swavnp's
Vermifuge, Philada.. also enveloped in beautiful
wrapper, bearing the Signature Of Dr. Swavne,
with his porrait ou each side nr the bottle with.
ont which none is genuine This article is 60
pleasant TO the taste, that both children and adults
are universally fond of it,
Rem'mb'r The genuine h,s ne Portrait of DR
swAYNE, on each side frhe hottie
For Sale wholesale and retail Nv
p. LUTZ, J. r Mover, Bjoomsburg,-Also
BY Sloan & Thompson, Liph, Street F Huphp,
Camhra; T. K. Millard, ESpytown, and DR.. Viii.
son, Berwick.
Sent. 10 ie4s-lv
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Hours OF ARRIVAL AT PRINCIPAL STATIONS
SHEPHERDS SARSAPARILLA,

performing more cures than any other med.
Icine OF the kind. Ii lS wonderful what pow
eriul effect it has upon the blood, changing it
from an impure to healthy state without vomit.
ing or purgng.
IT IS CHEAPRR than any other medicine. II
has more pure medicine to each dose than any 9th.
er preparation. The doses are mild and pleasant
to take, 80 doses to each large bottle which only
cost rs cts For consumption, this preparation
has proved highly valuable, when the disease is
in the campass OF medical did relief can be obtain.
ed from this highly valuable aulidoe Coughs,
colds, and ter all diseases of the hrOot and chest
This medicine will be found unequalled. Price
rs and IS cts per bottle,
Shepherds Vermiugeor form Destroyer
We challenge the world to produce medicine
better adapted for the expulsion OF intestinal
worms, than this specific. Be on your guard and
buy Shepherds only. Being purgatlve and tom
ic. it has highly bene fcical effect on the con.
stitution generally.
Proprietors, Bodder & Co, Baltimore, Md.
The above medicines are for sale by the fol.
lowing agents.
e. P. Lntz. J. R. Meyer, Bloomsburg, 7. o.
Van Allen & co., Danvlle, NJ. Brobst & Son,
Fincher aThomas. Cat,awissa, DR.. A. B. Wilson,
Berwick, J. Koons Columbus, Wm. Hoons, Hun.
tingdon, NJ. G. Shoemabes, BuckboTn, Rickets
l. Stewart, Orangeyile, Fruit and Co Jersey.
town, McBride & CO., White Hall, Pontus and
Thompson, Lime Ridge, Hugh McWiliams,
Moorsburg, J. s. Woods, Columbus, Light Street,
Iron Company, Jesse Hicks, Centre store.
NO PRICE 25 cents per bottle.
Notice TO Columbia CO., Agts. and merchants
E.P. Lutz, has constantly on hand large sup.
ply of Shepherds preparation which can he had
on the same terms as the proprietors. May13, "
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POETRY.
California Song.

Aha. =" Curry ms6a,t TO oH Virsiany"
Sca2ing OR glli in the Sacramento,
worked from day to day.
R,king among the beds OF ore,
To ms it was but play,
Batnps I'm rich with plenty Of gold,
don't mean TO wotS any more;
Thea carry me back to Old Virginny
To Old VrSnay's shore,
X wA' only b.ct again,
I'd never dlsgoli any more
Oh, take nae from Sacrameutos pliiR,
70 Old yirgipy's shore
And now have my pockets filled
With CaIfornia's ore,
Oh, carry me back to Old Vrginny,
To OLD virginny's shore.
Oh, now I'm rich and happy too,
My wants are all supplied;
Aud when get back, contented III De-
With Dinah at my side.
And when prn dead and gone to rest
Put the old tin pan by my slde'
The spade aud shovel accompany me-
They were my only pride.
Oh, carry me back to Old vlrginny,
To Old Virginny's shore.
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LOOK OUT,

NoW is offered to tho people Of Bloom,burg
~ and its vicinity; tha cheapest and best Reo.
dy made Clothing of every description and style
ever offered to the pnblic before. The undersign.
ed promises between this and spring, to have still
a larger and regular assortment. And az am A
Tailor myself BY trade, promise 10 make kinds
Of clothing at the shortest notice and for much
less than they were ever made and sold before in
his county.--Alsn general assortment of shirts
Collars, SuspendPrs, Handkerchiefr, and a great
variety Of other articles will be keptand sold for
most nothing
0J-Pleaae give me call at nv store on tho
Main street near the Rev D. s. Tobis.
SIMON NATHAN.
Bloomsbury, Jan. &, IS49,
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TINE undersigned respectfully inform the pub
lie and the citizens of Bloomsbury generally
that they have removed their STovE, TIN-wART
AND SHEET-IRoN EsTABLIsHMENT, from market
to Main street, two doors below the post office, in
Rupeit's row, and one door above the Bloomsbury
printing Office, where they continue the above
business in all its various branches. TlNWARE
of every description, will be be kept constantly on
hand for sale wholesale and retail. SHEETTRON
manufactured into any form required land STOVE
PIPES, always on hand,
0J-STovEs Of every pattern and size furnished
to order, Country produce received
MARTIN RUPERT,
A, NJ RUPERT.
Bloomsbury, Oct 80. lSi7-ly
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WORMS! WORMS! WORMS!!,

For many years have made it nv Study 10
compound medicine which would be efFeclnal
in expellng Worms, and al the same time be YER.
ry pleasant for the suffering Infant or Admit. Be.
yond doubt | have now obtained that article
which is far more pleasant and effactual remedy
than any other Vermituge Of the present day
To see the little sufferer drenched with the ex.
reedlngIy nauseors preparations, (even some of
those that are reported to be pleasant are too ma.
seous to be taken.)
DR. SwAYNE, Sole Proprietor
You also have in nv Vermiiuge sovereign
Smedy for Dyspepsia, Indigestion, sour stomach,