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The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1853-06-02
phe Thr1pa Of Solomon.

The following account of a remarkable piece
of mechanism is taken from Persian manu-
script, called ''The History of jerusalem" 1t
purports to be a description Of the throne of
King Solomon, and if the details are correctly
given, it undoubtedly surpasses any specimen
of mechanism produced in modern times, not
withstanding the wonderful inventions which
have taken place in every branch of science:
'sThe sides of it were of pure gold, the feet of
emerald and rubies, intermixed with pearls,
each of which were as big as an ostrich egg
The throne had seven steps; on each side were
deineated orchards full Of trees, the branehes
of which were composed of precious stones, re-
presenting fruit-ripe and unripe ;-on the tops
of the trees were to be seen figures of beautiful
plumaged birds, particularly the peacock, the
estaub and the kurges. All these birds were
followed within artifcially, so as occasionally
to utter thousand melodious notes, such as
the ears of mortals never heard. On the first
were delineated vine branches, having bunches
of grapes, composed of various sorts of precious
stones, fashioned in such a manner as TO repre-
sent the different colors of purple, violet green
and red, so as to render the appearance of ripe
fruit On the second step, each side of the
throne were two lions of terrible aspect,
large as life, and formed of cast gold. The ma
ture of this remarkable throne such, that
when Solomon placed his foot on the first step,
the birds spread forth their wings, and made
futtering noise in the air On his touching the
second step, the two lions expanded their claws.
On his touching the third step, the whole
sembly of demons and fairies and men repeated
the praises of the Deity. When he arrived at the
fourth step, voices were heard addressing him
in the following manner :-"Son of David be
thankful for the blessings the Almighty has be-
slowed upon you The same was repeated on
touching the fifth step. On his touching the
SIXTH all the children of Israel Joined them; and
on his arrival at the seventh, all the throne,
birds and animals, became in motion, and ceas-
ed not until he placed himself in the royal seat,
when the BIRDS lions, and other animals, by Sc
cret springs, discharged a shower of the most
precious perfumes on Solomon; after which, two
of the kurkeses descended and placed the golden
crown upon his head. Before the throne was
column of FURNISHED gold, on the top of which
was a golden dove, which held in his beak n vol
ume bound in silver. In this book were written
the Psalms of David and the dove having pre-
sented the book to the king, he read aloud a
portion of it to the children of Israel 1t is fur
ther related, that on the approach of wicked
persons to the throne, the lions were wont to
set up terrible roaring, and to lash their tails
with violence the birds also began to bristle up
their feathers and the assembly also of demons
and genii to utter horrid cries, so that for fear
of them no person dared be guilty of falsehood.
but confessed their crimes. Such was the throne
of Solomon, the of David
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1853-06-02
NUMBER 80.
The Pedlar's Bargain.

One day tin pedlar, with an assortment of
nicknacks, arrived at a village in Maine, and
called at one of the houses to sell his wares. At
ter disposing Of few articles 70 the lady OF the
house, who seemed to live in the midst of chill
dren, she declared her inability TO buy more foT
the want of money.
''But, marin. amt you any ragsi"
''None to sell sir"
''Weu,'' said he, '.you seem to have plenty
of children. viii you sell me for tin
ware"
''What will you give, sir o.
"Ten dollars for one of them"
''In good tin ware 2"
$50, yes, marin, the best"
fWell, sir, it is bargain
She then handed one ofthe urchins to the ped
lar, who surprised that the offer was accepted.
yet convinced that the mother would not part
with her boy, placed him in the cart, and sup
piled the woman with tins until the gum Of ten
dollars was made up.
The man felt certain that the mother wouta
rather raise the money than part with her child;
seated himself by the side of the boy, who was
much pleased with the idea of having a ride
The pedlar kept his eyes on the house, expect
ing to see the woman hasten TO redeem the little
one, and rode off at slow pace. After pro-
ceeding some distance, ne began 10 repent OF his
bargain, and turned back. s.t
The woman had just finished ornnmenting her
dresser with the tins, when the pedlar return
ed.
s"wen, I think the boy is two small. guess
you had better take him back again, and let me
have the ware"
''No, sir, the bargain was fair, and you shall
keep to it. You may start off as soon as you
please
Surprised at this, the pedlar exclaimed
''Why, marin, how can you think of part
ing with your boy so young to an utter stran-
ger ~
',Oh sir, we would like to sell of ali our town
paupers for ten dollars a head"
The boy was dropped at the door, the whip
cracked, the tin ratified, and the pedlar mea-
sured the ground rapidly, and he never after
forgot his pauper speculation.-Nes7 York Re-
vsilie.
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Sticking to Principle.

About thirty five years ago there resided In
the town of Hebron certain DR. T., who became
very much enamored of young lady in the same
town. In due course of time they were engaged
to be married. The Doctor was a strong and
decided Presbyterian, and his lady-love as strong
and decided Baptist They were sitting together
one evening talking of their approaching nup-
tials when the Doctor remarked, Il am thinking,
my dear of two events which ] shall number
among the happiest of my Ife." g And pray
what may they be, Doctor?" asked the lady
'One is the hour when shall call you my wife
for the first time" 'And the other, If you
please?' at is when we shall present our
first born for baptism" What, sprinkled?" :"
''Yes my dear, sprinkled.'' Never shall child
of mine be sprinkled." Every child Of minc
shall be sprinkled.', "They shall be, ha!'
eyes, my love" s.well, sir, can tell you then
that your babies won't be my babies. So good
night, sir" helady left the room, and the Doctor
left the house. The sequel to this true story
was that the Doctor never married, and the lady
is an old maii-Erchdnge paper.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1853-06-02
From the Boston Journal.
THE YANKEE CLOCK MAKER.
BT DIT. ALCoTT.

F0rty-ire years ago, plain looking man, of
few words, but of great mechanical ingenuity,
bought an old grist mill in Plymouth, at the
southeastern extremity of Litchfeld county. in
Connecticut, and converted it into wooden
clock factory. The writer of this article, then
4 mere boy rendered his feeble assistance in
the work of rebuilding. Wooden clocks mad
indeed been made before this time by Lemuel
Harrison, of Waterbury, and Gideon Roberts, of
Bristol-towns contiguous to Plymouth-and
perhaps in other parts of the country but only
very small numbers 1t was even said that
the parts of some the clocks made by these gen
tiemen were actually cut out with pen-knife.
In any event, they were made very slowly, IN
serted in long cases. reaching from the floor al
most to the ceiling, and cost from twenty-five to
fifty dollars piece.
The name of the Plymouth adventurer was
Eli Terry. lie was soon able to manufacture
clocks in his new factory at the rate of several
Neutrality-suspicious. thousand year The
stream" however, to keep it going required
many tributaries. All the hills, for many miles
round, at least in some directions, were ransack-
ed by the inhabitants for hard wood of various
kinds, such as laurel, popularity called ivy, box
wood sugar maple, ETC., wherewith to make the
framework and pinions of the interior; the fields
were laid under contribution to produce fax,
whence the cords were made Oy winch the
weights were suspended: and even the price OF
labor on the farms was raised, because so many
young men were employed in connection with
the factory, and in selling the clocks IN the ad-
jacent towns when made. Of these last Indi-
yiduals ycleped clock pedlars, some or the more
bold and enterprising ventured abroad with their
one-horse wagons fifty or hundred miles from
home, and sold their clocks at the amazingly
low price of twenty five or thirty dollars!
The business rapidly Increased, and Mr. Ter
- was, ere long, able to manufacture, not mere
~ one thousand clocks o year, but several thou
aand But this example awakened world OF
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1853-06-02
RY RALPH. W. EMERSON.

e the rude bridge that arched the flood,
Their flag TO Aprifs breeze unfurled,
Here once the embattled farmers stood,
And fred the shot heard round the world.
The foe long since in silence slept;
Alike the conqueror silent sleeps:
Snd Time the ruined bridge has swept
Down the dark stream which seaward creeps
On this green bank, by this soft stream,
We set to-day a votive stone,
That memory may their deed redeem,
When, like our sires, our sons are gone.
Spirit, that made those heroes dare
To die. or ienve their children free,
Bid Time and Nature gently spare
The shaft we raise to them and thee.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1853-06-02
Pop the Question.

A young lady said to her beau, after fifteen
years courtship, Charles, am going out or
town to IN orrow."
''Where %
al don't know"
e'When are you coming back %
s'Never."
''What are you going for ?"
81 am going to look for something which you
have not, never had, and yet can give me, with
out any loss to yourself.
sYou are welcome 10 it, Am sure; but what
is il ?"
ga husband"
.eWby you might have had that fifteen years
aao. if you had only said the word but l wac
afraid to begin
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1853-06-02
no WORK THE HARDEST WORK.

10 ye who at the anvil toll,
And strike the sounding blow,
Where from the burning irons breast
The sparks fly to and fro,
While answering to the hammers ring,
And fires intenser glow
Ho while ye feel tits hard to toll
And sweat the long day through,
Remember il is harder still
TO have no work TO do.
Ho. We who till the stubborn soil,
Whose hard hands guide the plough;
Who bend beneath the summers sun
With burning cheek and brow
Ye deem the curse still cIings to earth
From olden time till now;
But while We feel It's hard to toll
And labor long hours through,
Remember 1t is harder still
To have no work to do.
Ho! ye who plough the seas blue field,
Who ride the restless wave
Beneath whose gallant vessels keel
There lies a yawning grave,
Around whose bark the wintry winds
Like fends of fury rave
on while ye feel tits hard to toll
And labor long hours through,
Remember it is harder still
To hive no work to do.
He all who labor, all who strive,
Ye WELD lofty power;
Dowith your might, do with your strength.
Fill every golden hour!
The glorious privilege to do
Is mans most noble dover.
oh to your birthright and yourselves,
To your own souls be true
4 weary, wretched life is theirs
Who have no work to do.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1853-06-02

E~The Iron Railroad Bridge, aS CT tbs Afo
nongahela, above Fairmount. Va, ia nariy COM
pleted. This structure, it is said, is the first in
size in the United States, and, secend 10 tho
celebrated iron bridge over the Mcnal Straits in
Great Britain.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1853-06-02

The number of Americans visiting Europe
this summer exceeds beyond all computation
that of any former years The steamers Tor
Liverpool, though departing often as twice
week, take out each from one to two hundred.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1853-06-02
LINES.

IN tie completion Of the Monument at Concord,
erected TO Commemorate the Battle Of Lexington.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1853-06-02

n@-Suit has been brought against the Metro
politan Bank, in New York, to recover the pen
atty of 81 900 for receiving and paying out for
eign bank notes.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-08-25
OAK GROVE SCHOOL.

TNHIS SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADIES,
Il under the direction of the MISSES IERBy, Is
pleasantly situated in Prince Georges County,
Maryland. nearly equIdistant from Noting ham
and Woodville, and about twety miles from Wash
ington. The location is particularly salubrious,
and for children residing in unhealthy localities,
no situation can be desirable.
The annual session of this school commences
on the FIRST .NO.ND.4Y IN SEPTEMBER.
The usual branches of an English Education are
taught. A Teacher, highly qualified to instruct
in FRENCH, Vocal and INSTRUMENTAL Music,
DRAWING and PAINTING, has been engaged, and
young ladies desiring these accomplishments, will
have peculiar advantages. Particular attention is
paid to the health and comfort Of the pupils.
TERMS:
Board, (incddng bed, bedding and washing,
and English, Tuition, per scholastic year, Sl20.
Music, French, Drawing and Painting, extra. A
prospectus, containing full information, can be
obtained upon application. Post office, Horse
Head, Prince Georges County, Md
August IL, 1S53-7w
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-08-25

ORIGIN OF GEoRGETowN.-The origin
of Georgetown having been brought into
question at late meeting of the Pennsyl-
vana Historical Society, Rev. Mr. Balch
stated that the land on which It is situated
was part of large tract granted by Lord
Baltimore, shortly after his arrival. 10 Mn
ian Besll, for his services against the In
dams. Ii was granted by act of Assembly,
and parts of it were even now in the pos
session Of his descendants. His son, Col.
George Beail, was the founder Of George
town, and lies buried in the old churchyard.
Many of The local names, Sc, such as Beall,
street, are taken from his family. NInian
Reall bull. in part "Dumbarton," on George
town Heights, now The sea, Of Col. George
G. Washington, to whose wife it came
wholly by descent, and, as is said without a
deed occurring. The Rev. DR.. BaIch, who
married The great granddaughter Of Niuian
Beall, also received by his wife a portion
Of the original property in the same way,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-08-25

~HARLES COUNTY JOCKEY CLUB.-At
- meeting of the Charles County Jockey Club
OH the 10th Instant, the Officers Of last year were
reelected to serve the present year.
1t was resolved, that the Races come off over
Farrall's Course on TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY and
THURSDAY, the lsth 18th and goth of OCTOBER.
1t was also resolved, that the amount of purses
and distances be agreed upon at the next meeting of
the Club, on Tuesday the 18th of September, when
a full attendance Of members is requested.
The Club adjourned to meet again on the 18th
of September.
By order,
auIs J. Il. BATEMAN, Scc'y.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-08-25
nj | 5 C. T. l. l. A n EOUS.
From the knickerbocker.
LIGHTS AND SHADOWS OF SCHOOL
LIFE
BIZ RALPH ROANOKE.

The first specimen of live Yankee |
saw WAS school master. School
teaching in country villages is sn uphill
business. never knew but one man sue
ceed in making money at II, and he was nv
friend, the Yankee. The uncertainty Of
such an occupation in affording The means
Of subsistence, renders il undesirable. As a
consequence, many villages are left without
schools for months together. On this ac-
count. parents are often compelled to send
their children from home to learn even The
first rudmen,s Of an educalion.
in my eleventh year, the growing village
Of Bellev!la was left minus teacher, and
ii was no part Of my good fathers system
of education TO ALLOW his children TO waste
iheiI youth in idltness. was therefore
sent to board in the country a. my grand
fathers, 10 have the benefi, % "a great east
ern light who had recently made his appear
ance in that neis shborhond.
With resllessness somewhat ak in to the
deeper into The solitudes Of The forest al The
echo Of new axe. the lowing of neigh
boris cattle, or the bark Of strange dog,
ElIhu II. Howe found his New Eng land
home too full Of competition. He had read
some here, that
Westward the course of empire takes its way,
and his adventurous nature sympathzed
with The prophecy.
After '.rsinin' around good spelI,' with
that resdy tact and quick perception which
dis tIDuuiShes the whole Y ank 90 nation bo
stuck his stakes at the romantic settlement
of Tutkey-HlIl. This he did in defiance oi
the past experience of other teachers, who
had never succeeded beyond one quarter
Blu. Elihu was "a far-seeing man, and j. re-
qulred but one glance of his eye to discov-
er where had been the previous difficulty
The residents Of that township were a
peculiar people. Many Of them were men
of property and education. Not unlike our
Pilgrim Fathers, they had left their more
comfortable and enlightened homes in the
Middle States from Conscientious scrupes
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-08-25
HORSE POWERS AND THRESHERS,

HORSE POWERS AND THRESHERS,-
4 i We have in store lot of FMERY &. Co.'s ce-
lebraed RAILWAY POWERS and TIIRESII-
ERS, which we believe the most efficient and dur
able machine of the kind manufactured. Also,
BLAIR's celebrated Powers and Threshers for and
horses, warranted TO thresh and clean, ready for
the mill, five to six hundred bushels per day-f
pushed, 500. These machines are made of the best
material strong and durable. A few of them were
tried in Loudoun county last year and were highly
approved of. All orders promptly attended to
ADDISON & MEADE,
Union Street and Potomac Strand
jy 2l Alexandria, Va.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-08-25
NJ. Il. WELLS PATENT SEED
SOW Err.

yENHE subscriber is owner of the right to sell in
Il Charles and st. Mary's counties, Maryland,
NJ. 3. WELLS PATENT SEED SowER-a Virginia
invention This machine (of which there ere two
sizes is designed for sowing timothy, clover, gu
ano plaster, wheat, SC. and is one of the cheap
est and most economical that farmers can use
1t is simple in construction and not liable to get
out of order. as any one can see by examining it.
1t sows broadcast with great precision and regu-
larity, and the duest negro upon farm could
at the ssIimes'' Office. in Port Tobacco.
au lit. RICHARD .. JESSOP.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-08-25
NOTICE..

TENIIE undersigned respectfully informs the pub
Il lie tor those visiting Port Tobacco) that he
has opened REST in this village,
next door to Mr.. d. MiddIetons Hotel, where he
Will serve up Meals at any hour. He viii also
keep in their season Oysters, Fresh FISH, Wild
Duck, TerrapInes, &C., all Of which will be serv-
ed up at the shortest notice. His Bar will also
be supplied with the best Liquors, and by strict
attention to business he hopes to merit share of
public patronage.
au 1916 JAMES II. NORRIS.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-08-25
BURST OF ELoQUENcE.-Tbe following
burst of eloquence was delivered before
court Of Justice in Pennsylvanla

=
"Your honor sis high on the adorable
seal Of justice, like the Aslatic rock of Glib
rallar, while the eternal river OF mercy,
like the cadaverous Of the yelley, flows me
a0dcriog at your feel"
The following is she commencement OF
speech OF lawyer in New Jersey:
you honor do not sil there like mar
ble statues TO be waited about by every idle
breeze"
Another orator thus commenced his ha-
''1'he important crisis which were abou,
to arrive have arroven."
Another thus expiaed:
THE Court will please 10 observe that
the gentleman from The east has given them
a very learned speech. He has roamed
with old Romulus, socked With old Socrates.
ripped with Euripides, and can,ed with old
Canlharldes, but what, your honor, does he
know about The laws of Wisconsin,"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-08-25
NOTICE..

7 WISH to get some industrious and experience
Il ed MANAGER for my Farm in the lower part
of Piccawaxen. Any one who will suit me and
can come well recommended for all necessary
farming qualifications can obtain a most desirable
and permanent situation, as joiner or manager.
Jy 2l-lOt H. A. NEALE.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-08-25
FOR SALE.

\ LARGE STATIONARY HORSE POW
a. ER, suitable for six or eight horses; also a
THRESHER improved plan, and one
Horse Power, known Kitchens Horse Power.
suitable for four or six horses Just finished in the
best manner, and will be sold cheap ENQUIRE of
G. E. KIRK,
Potomac Sash Factory.
Washington, D. G., July 2s-4t.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-08-25

CHELL LIME. - The subscribers having
pgreally enlarged their means for burning shells,
are now prepared to fill all orders for SHELL
LIME. They therefore would confidently say TO
Farmers that they need not fear getting supply
at any time when it may suit their convenience to
order either SHELLS or SHELL LINE.
L. S. & p. HOLT,
Foot of West Falls Avenue.
Baltimore. au 19-3m
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-08-25

INTENDING to be absent from Charles county
Il the ensuing winter. am compelled to ask i'm
mediate settlement of my accounts. All persons
indebted to me requested to call at my office
and settle their accounts, either by note or cash.
before the 1st Of OCTOBER next; otherwise my
Books will be left in the hands of an officer for
collection. OSCAR A. FERGUSON.
au Is.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-08-25
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY,
BY e. WELLS, JR.
EDITOR A Nd OPRIETO r :.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION

TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
For one year. if paid within six months $3.50
&c ifnot paid within six months, 200
ADvERTIsEMENTs.-Sl per square for two inser-
trons-l2 lines of small type or IA of large type
constituting square-and 25 cents for every sub
sequent insertion. If the number Of insertions be
not marked on the advertisement it will be pub
lished until forbid, and charged accordingly. A
liberal deduction will be made to those who ad-
vertise by the year.
Communications addressed to this Office must be
POST PAID.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-08-25
FOR SALE OR RENT

I WILL sell my FARM, in Nanjemoy, about
Il 3-4 of a mile from the Potomac River contain
ing about 333 acres, being two tracts, "ANrwERp'
and COAX SPRING - or, will lease for term OF
years, on advantageous terms both to Tenant and
Landlord. Those wishing to buy or lease, must
apply soon, or other arrangements will be made.
FRED. S. BROWN
iy TT.