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Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-12-31
ELIZA B ETH BARTON.
BT DR.. WILLIAM ELDER.

1 have story to tell, not to make. 1
is true to thought true as my senses
received it into my feelings and reflections
and am very sure that it has suffered nc
distortion or sxaggeration there
The occurrences are now twenty years
old; the locality is middle Pennsylvania,
in narrow valley, lying between two Of
the easternmost ridges Of the Alleghany
Mountains.
l had just finished the usual term Of
medical study, and attended one course of
lectures at Philadelphia. Of the expert
ences common to my tribe, l had my
average-an exhausted purse and dis
appointment in love affair. Under the
compulsion of these, and the notion that a
little practice of my own with its attendant
responsibilities (for which l believe was
better prepared than usuaD would be fine
training for my las: session at the Medical
College, planted myself at "X roads"
In the centre of a good settlement. A
grist'mll, saw-mill, distillery, smith-shop,
and retail variety store, did the business
sf the neighborhood ; a weekly mail bro't
your letters and newspapers; and l IN
<ertook the health of the vicinity-that is
to say, Of region of hill and valley forty
miles in compass.
A mile below US, on the stream that
watered our pretty valley, there stood a
long, Jowroofed, rough built, onc-story
stone house, which was called the "Union
Schoolhouse." Its primary use was for
the instruction Of the children of the dis
trict, but as it was the only public build
ing In the neighborhood, it was used occa-
fionaliy for allsOrts Ofpublie meetings, and
on Sundays regularly, under some tacit
agreement, by half-a-dozen seets, for prea-
ching and social worship. There, about
noon on summer Sabbath, might be
found (at the time I speak of the persons
whom wish to introduce to the readers
acauaintanee; and, assuming that every.
body knows enough Of the general eharac.
Yer OF such audiences to answer our presen.
purposes, l will content myself with de-
serlblng particularly only three OF four
persons in the congregation, whom we are
concerned to know more intimately Tbev
are not the only noteworthy people of ifty
Or SIXTY present; for life is not so poor in
yat.c:;SS end interest among cur mountains
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The German Washing Powda-,

5 considered, by Thousands who ha,s ,..,.,,
At. as being the greatest
30 al 70 f'a'WoNDER eF TIE WORLD,
by no feeling but the .sha, I.borious and
have seen but few women wuo
well at the piano, and when she had fine
linen web in the loom, and tie weather
allowed Of open doors, clear air and sum-
mer neatness in the array of che cabin fur
niture, nothing could be more becoming
than her occupation.
twas mouotonous; for her face was
full of thoughtful light and ehangefal feel
ing. Her perfect gracefulness of motion
and simple elegance Of form, her felt
strength and quiet beauty, which, without
challenging admiration, gave deep, pure
pleasure, preserved an air Of naturalness to
the picture which allowed it to glide un-
questioned into the spectators feelings.
Thus / found her and her surroundings
when I called occasionally as visiterS
but, when 1 went professionally to gee the
children in their little illnesses, difficult as
order was in such circumstances, the
whole feeling of the scene was changed by
the effect of her changed attitude She
stood foremost then, the mind that took
the direction of affairs; her manner init
mating the highest Qualities ard her
whole action impressing me with the seel'
ing, that she was my equal End eunething
more, except in my professional Office. Ir
a thousand women have met more whoss
mental sympathies and intuitions felt
timer and broader than did that rustic
girls
After years occasional intercourse;
but more than occasional interest in her,
the relentless severity of her toll and un--
strain Of her mental sxcitation,
with the recurrence Of the
epidemic season and an unusually wet
autumn, broke down her strength, and I
was summOped to her bedside, by her
faithful old friend ard servant, Brown
with rap ON the window Of my shanty, +
know not how long after midnight.
"Doctor, you're wanted badly at Tommy
Barton's. Elizabeth is down, I'm afeared,'
With the fever and she wouldn't let me
roublc you till, doubt, we've waited
.lmost too long bu, hope not
"Wby, Brown, is that you? Are you.
foot? 1t must be pitch-dark On tAs
idge just now"
"Yes, had no horse and I'd rather
Talk such = night as this than ride, any
low Idon't know how you'll Ut along
q tine woods, Doctor ~
"Don't bother your brains about shs''
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were now, on account Of their nature, a
, well as of necessity, almost wholly contro
t verted. Indeed, she was one Of those
instances Of adequateness for the severss'
trials and highest duties,ay, for the nobies'
styles Of life, where the intellect is only
moderate, but the harmony and richness
of the moral nature supplies it with inspi.
ration, giving it range and strength and
certitude, quite beyond its own Independent
capabilities. Three centuries ago, there
were peers Of England who could neither
read nor write and the highest fame in
all the ample round of historic greatness
belongs to man, who in speculative
philosophy and general literature was
neither proficient nor remarkable for his
eapability.
Elizabeth knew everything that her
life demanded, though she had learned 50
little. She could work miracles in tho
domestic economy Of that burdensotne
household She knew how to rule withou.
usurpation, where authority rather required
her to obey ; and the younger inmates,
refractory to all other force, yielded to the
charm of her goodness, and the mixture Of
gentleness, steadiness, and address which
she had the grace and patience to employ:
A just analysis of her agency in that
family, would make an excellent treatise
upon domestic conduct, though she would
probably have been both silent and inca
pable in discussion of the principles and
policy Of her system.
Her mind and feelings, more than any
other that ever knew, found their mani
fsstation in action, duty, practice and
less in utterance and social demonstration.
Her reserve, indeed, seemed like an inca
pacity, and its rigidness scarcely escaped
the censurs Of her kindest friends. Nothing
except some household duty could draw
her from that everlasting loom. No visit
paid there, seemed to include her in its
courtesies OF idlsness II direct question
interrupted the flying shuttle, and hand
paused moment in its Office, it was only
fdk the interval required BY tbs shortest
answer that could be made in kindness and
cord;el;ty The thread of her web resumed
S,npifshed BY the uss -. .n,s medicine
Sold by respectable dealers generally n h UninA
'ies and Canada Also by
SeHAFFLk. Lewisbure I Ksssler, New
rim; j Csslow. Milton; n Mas.er. Sunburv.
a NJ Cay, Northumb' Id Potter & MMsan.
iiefonre: l. Martin. Williamsport. NhoIsask
enfs klett d Co PhiIad.: NJ Ward 4 On.
}" York; VIM Jackson Pi,,,burs
ly3siinside:Pd
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From a.s .S4R.ran County Dsao,rut
THE MAID OF TIE MILL,

There's hthe little maid with a dark rolling eve,
And fine flowing hair Of u jet, glossy dye,
And lips with the cherry that well could compete,
Aud peerless In beauty frur, head to the feet;
Aud though lovely she lie by nature designed,
Yet loyeler far the charms of her mind
So honest in heart and 50 constant in will,
No match can be found for the Maid of the MIL
Wherever she rests, wherever she gocs,
Blow softer the winds and blooms fairer the rose,
And the glance, in crowd of her eve beaIuing ire
Makes lasses TO envy. and laddies admire;
Dut, like all lovely beings, she is never sweet
As when lighting the gloom of some lonely retreat.
When nature without is all tranquil aud still.
Save the ripple that mirrors the Maid of the Min.
had met her full oft at the close of the DAY.
As along the green mead would musingiy stray
And her modest demeanor and i.iEo-t nt mir
Hreatel stronger of ea ven than r1ortals share
Aud much iii muse if snme native hover
Had blown into beauty 50 lovely flower.
And little thought. she passed DER the hill,
Such beauty belonged to the Maid Of the Mil.
And often in church ,iisa her presence so sweet
Dscoy a str;y glance 10 her own corner seat.
And my eyes delighted. although at the cost
or mats prayer. and sermon all lost;
And eSen unused in $sxt mansion or cot
With aasetea for u out he Maid Sfh Of the MiIs
Adown the green meadow happened 10 stray,
And l SEATED myself meath a low willow tree,
here the water was stu, and the nibbes free.
When little black cloud broke the skys stilly rest
A nd marshallcd a clan in the now gloomy west,
And forca-l me for shelter TO bic from the rilI
And knock nj the door OF the Cot Of the Mil.
The wind was full high. and the thunder did roar,
And the big, heavy drops gan in torrents POUR
As in front of the cottage impatient stood.
Aud kncch-i at the door full loudly and rude;
knew net the fairy-lik- voice from within.
As growled in reply. Irn wet TO the skim"
But guess Of the s;aIne that nv bosom did thrill
As confronted stcJd with the Maid of the Mill,
Her maidenly gesture and roul-soothRg strain
Soon rendered nv feeble apology vain.
And neer shall forget the sn.clike air.
As she motionri a fest in an old-fasiouyi chair:
Thou gh simple the charms of the cottage may seen
Yet bright in the sunlight of beauty they CLEAN;
And memory shall ever recall INV will
The charms that surrounded the Cot Of the Mil,
Now years have gone BY and The blithe :nfrers maid
Is grown to matron both sober and -taid.
And many's the time in the shade we've recinec
Or rovcd in the grove with our arms intertwinsd;
And happy the mcrning whose glorious light
Beheld us in wedlock fr ever unite;
No pleasure was needed my fortune TO fI
When lord OF the heart Of the Maid Of the M;f
LtvIsBukg. Pa SGxny
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nA[If We do not greatly mistake, the
scene of the following sketch is laid in
Tuscarora Valley, Juniata county; where,
We believe, DR.. i. commenced his profess.
ional career. l-ED CHRoN.
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kVERf man and his neishbor that's in wans
efs cradle. should call and examine tnoss
made by Chadwick, Blackman Il Co. NxSYK
and for sale bs ID. $. KREMER & CO
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surrender /; and, the refractory old foo
would dash the tears out of his eyes, witt
the pretense that it was passion, and no
SORROW that moved them and with al
oath refuse her permission to return. Al
last, when things had become intolerable
half dozen children and the mother sick
the whole household suffering, and the
father at his wits end; she brayely forced
her way into the wretched howell. 1t re.
quired little more resolution than the
old man could muster, to make resistance;
and he silently and sullenly submitted. 1t
WAS enough she was installed again, and
she had returned strong in purpose, and
very rich in resources for the exigency.
A years experience, larger sphere of
thought, and broader observation, had done
wonders upon her earnest character. 1t
seemed natural enough that she should be
a little strange for a few days after her
return moreover, she was still under ban,
though the banisbment was remitted and
these things together served to explain
her difference of manner and general de-
meanor to her father, and old fsmiliars,
and to protect her peculiarity from imper-
tinent remark.
She left them before her religious en-
thusiasm had time and opportunity to
settle into form, and take the habitual
direction of her conduct. Residence
among strangers, with its modicum Of lei
sure and privacy, had invested her with
proper individualism !; and the severe
discipline Of mind and feeling undergone
had worked its permanent results into tine
texture of her mental constitution, which
was remarkable at once for its aptness and
tenacity. The controlling quality Of Eli
zabeth's mind was, very plainly, in its
intense religious devotedness, which, N
her, not only sublimed, but strengthened
her natural affections, held them well ard
wisely to their Office, and gave to the siIl-
plest duty which had anything Of sacrifice
in it, the tone and determination of q
sacred obligation.
Her ideal Of a religious life is, in the
phrase of her church creed, called sanctif-
cation, perfect love,or Christian perfection.
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l,meeiness bore without apG
! - bio hon on On oSasm'h amhh Third Street. an
Of her offences ,--A- -
the ground of natural indrm,S
would have felt to ker the very boldnes.
Of an appeal from the law Of conduct Pre-
scribed for her by her Divine Father. The
soul held in such frame, grew and gushed
like the flowers and fountains under the
kindliest influences Of heaven. In the
calm Of her holy reveries, blessing lay
like dew upon her affections, and in its
exultant moment, the Divine Presence
flooded her whole being with its light and
life, like snrburst on q mountain top.
It needed onlya clear insight, to perceive
that her essential life was "hid with Christ
IN God j" that there was a constant rap
ture in the soul under that tranquility of
the senses-a fulness Of the diviner life
sustaining level of perpetual calnness
on the surface, which tho forces of the
outward and accidental had no power to
disturb. This supremacy of the central,
teok nothing from the wonted energy Of
the loves che owed to the world without
it rather adjusted, steadied, and supplied
them with recreating strength, a constant
freshness and untiring patience. If her
faith and fervor bordered on fanaticism in
sentiment they nevertheless, in all the
yerities Of use, flowed like life blood thro'
her moral system, feeding with vital force
all the faculties which perform the benign
Offices Of love and duty. A deep peace
ruled he- spirit, and wovs its quiet into al
the cclicitudes which she sustained for
otters and holy rest within, compensated
lnd repaired the waste of toll without.
She held herself aloof from the coarse |
around her, without offence,
'or it was seen that she had no leisure for |
die courtesies and the restraints which |
would not account for, were
,reditcd to her devotional habits. Besides,
however strange it may seem, with all he
Lightly, beauty, and efficiency, she was
,ot especially attractive to the undiscern-
ng Doors about her. Her riddle was
quite beyond their reading; and her
harms were net in direct array to their
pprehensions; for, in all its proportions,
hat saying Of the apostle has accurate ap-
'lication, that spiritual things are -piri-
ually discerned," and not otherwise. She
7as quiet ccnstitutionally, more so still by
he high occupation Of her thoughts; and
he was, besides, really not eloquent in s
lords, nor copiously furnished with tho'ts I
nd utterance for conversational uses. Her
arly education had been sadly neglected II
y that improvident father of hers; her
opportunities for study were abso- i
,tely nothing, and her mental activities !
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This conception was her standard. II
instant aspirations Of her heart werc.,
angel purity and excellence. Hen and
standing, in its enthusiasm, I ~ Dse-
logical maneuvring, By which, Berlin ;
ments Of the highest law are ~ Mass.r
habitual delinqueneies- Of L. lD~o.o
felt weakness itself like .re.
meeiness bore without apc
AMI .Nduced prices,
ION on o6a'h Third Street, an
the ground Of natural infirmlN
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.VsHE TESTIMONY OF ONE OF OUR LAWYERS
y Mr.JAS. H. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES :' Although the
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Very respectfully, yours &C.. 81
eAs1@A -,Js HOWARD GRIFFITH, i
~ sLesl tLa ~ 5,sz ~ &s Marshall. buildings,
r-i as..nt Eske -.' Baltimore, Aug. 24th 1850.
For sale in large small quantities. by the Proprietor
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