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Smyrna times., 1854-08-16

The DEvL's FRUIT.-Potatoes were first in-
tro"uced at Moscow by MIR Rowland, about
SXiy years ago. At first he would neither
plant them nor touch them, saying they were
the devils iruit gwen TO hIm on his complain
ing to God he had no fruit, wh.n he was told
10 search iii the earth for some which he did,
and found potatoes A curious Berwickshrc
legend, which, however is pa!pable anachronl-
Gle attributes the introduction of potatoes into
Scotland TO the famous wizard of the north,
Sir Michael Scott. The wizard and devil be-
ing III partnership, look lease ola farm on the
Mertoun estates, called Whte-huuse The
wizard was to manage the farm and the devil
advanced the capital. The produce was to be
divided as follows: The first year SIR Nj ichael
Was to have ali that grew above the grouna,
and his partner all that grew below; the second
year Their shares were just the opposite way.
His SItanlc majesty, as IS usual in such cases,
was tariy Overraached in has bargain; Tor the
wizard cunmngly sowed all the land the first
year with wheat, and planted it with potatoes
the second; SO that the Devil got nothing for
hls share but wheat stubble and potato-tops
and this securing rotation Sir Michael contin-
ued until he beggared his partner, and exhaust
ed the SOL. In spite OF this legend however
we must continue to give credit to Sir Walter
Raleigh Tor having been the introIucer Of pota.
to,s INTO England.
Smyrna times., 1854-08-16

0o.}~ Says some writer -" Many true heart
that would have come back like a dove to the
ark after its first transgressiOn, has been fright
menace, the taunt, the savSge charity of an
unforgiving soul" What a great truth is en-
shrlned in this little sentence Who dose not
know OF some instance where the erring one,
stealing back penitently TO the paths OF virtue,
has had every hope extinguished, every good
resolution smitten down by the harsh words
and unfeeling anathemas Of some stubborn NOR
alst! The world is full of unforgiving souls,
who seem to love to walk among the ruins their
ruthless ferocity has wrought,
Each circle has some lamb wandering in the
sterile pasture of the earth, to whom the affec-
tions 90 out in daily prayers, around whom
the fond memory clings with deathlsss clasp.
The sins of the wanderer may have bsen scar
i let--his errors past numbering--but those who
i linger at the old hearth love him yet, and long
to fold him in their embrace. But the world
points at him with scornful finger, and mer
scout his attemps at reform, and Sc, like q
J frightened dove, he moves restlessly on over
the dark waste Of life, knowing not where tt
escape from the wrath of the untorgiving, fear
ing even that their poisoned arrows may pene-
trate the boughs of the family root-tree, where
. but for this fear, he would seek refuge. II
! every church-yard, there are the graves o
those who, pure in purpose and strong in hope
!, yet went down TO the worm, even as the,
I wrestled with the world, broken on the whee
! of savage charity, and branded with the scor
+ of uuforgwing contemporaries. saa s.
+. Men and brethren, let us be more chartalll
one to another, else win there be broken hope
I and blighted hearts at every hearth and tn
!. earth indeed become the grave Of human Low
: anda wasting place of souls. e.a m
Smyrna times., 1854-08-16

A BAD EEoAGEMENT.-ELoPEME young
man doing business in Williamsburg, N. Y,
having particular regard for the health of his
young wife and two small children, sent them
week since into the country to enjoy the pure
air while he remained to attend to his avoca-
tions. After several daysthe confding husband
discovered that he was duped. His wife had
left the children with some friends aud had
eloped with an actor. ltappears that for some
time past the wife had been in the habit of vis-
itng Barnum'S Museum in New York, where
she WAS introduced to young actor under an
assumed name. The acquaintance was con-
tnued until she was finally induced to desert
her husband and infants for an unprincipled
villain.
Smyrna times., 1854-08-16

Criminal Noetrg.
Written for the Smyrna Times.
Lines to a Friend.
BY WINNIE HOWARD.


I've heard Of one who ne 'er had known trial.
So faught with earthly blessings his lot;
Heaven seemed to grant his prayers without denial,
Health. friends and competence, no boon forgot
At length God smote him-throug gentle being,
fair. young daughter fell beneath Deaths stroke
And an old friend who came TO comfort seeing
Tho tender hand of Providence, thus spoke
Thank God!" The stricken father bent in SORROW,
Raised his bowed head and checked his further words
He looked upon his friend with wrath and horror,
Till he. in gentleness, took up the chords.
Thank God, aga n say, twho took the maiden,)
That lie at length hath turned thy prosprous lot;
For had feared tha; thou, richly laden,
BY chaStening Providence hadst been forgot.
" But now know that lie hath not forsaken,
But woos thee TO HIM by this ministry,
And thy deep. slumb'rng energies would waken
From thy long sleep of rare prosperity"
Dear friend, pray for thee when anguish fasens
Upon thy heart-that thou mayst meekly learn,
Those who's our Father loves he gently chasens,
And b!esses those whom He has caused 10 mourn.
PHILADELPHIA. 1854.
Smyrna times., 1854-08-16

the migration, and the day following he remov-
ed his effects to new quarters. Three weeks
passed, at the expiration of which, Essie Gray,
the daughter of farmer, living two miles dis
tant, hearing that canary had been rescued
at the Seminary, called to see my protege.-
She instantly recognised her g Billy" The
following Saturday | restored Billy to his beau
tiful mistress, who remunerated rhe by offering
sumptuous repast of new milk hnd apple pie,
with dessert of her own sweet smiles. was
sorry whcn the gathering shades of evening
warned me to return to my tenn porary home,
and gladly accepted Essies invitation to come
again next Saturday." | confess |, for the first
time, experienced an inexpressl ble sensation
about my internal arrangements whether it
was melted by the superior pastry or that little
pair Of saucy, witching eyes, l could not then
decide. / ascertained, during MY second ses-
sion at p, Esse Gray was my first flame
Demosthenes Doughty, three months from
our dissolution, grew tired of lore, and deter
mined to make his final exit from our midst
Before his departure he took me a side and said,
" You@re the only friend O ever had in tins
Institution. did not reveal myself to you
one can't be too reserved in such places. am
going home now-I live in A, State of N.
If you'll come down there in vac alton I'll in
troduce you to nine sisters and -four brothers
you shall have horse at your service and
the best edibles a three-hundred-acr GRE farm can
produce or unrivalled bakers compound. Come
see me, now | assure you, you'll be delighted
with the place and people! Good bye.
Philadelphia, August l, 1854.
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BoTH WAYS TRIrD.-The city of Oswepo
last year voted No License, and, so far as was
practicable, closed up her grog-shops. This
year, majority voted to license again, and one
hundred and twenty groggeries of all sorts
are now IN full blast. The Tribune is assured
that the effects ON the legitimate trade of the
city are paipably disastrous. The sellers of
shoes, hats, clothes, dry goods, proves!ons, &c.
hnd their trade seriously deminished and their
profits reduced to zero, because the Laboring
Class who last year bought freely at their
counters now spend their diminished earnings
TO sorrowinl extent in rum. The children
who had caps and shoes last year and went de.
Gently to school, now skulk barehead, scarcely
rags enough to hide the rum bottle which ia
stripping their homes OF comforts and deprivinp
them OF happiness. All but the tjpplers, and
part even of them, have had enough Of Ii.
cense, and OswegO will in November give
rouslng majority for the Maine Law.
Smyrna times., 1854-08-16
How to Know the Age of a Horse.

The colt is born with twelve grinders.-
When four front-teeth have made their appear.
ance, the colt is twelve days old and when
the next four come forth, it is four weeks old.
When the corner-teeth appear, tie colt is eight
months, and when the latter have attained IN
the height of the front-teeth it is one year old.
The two year old colt has the kernal (the dark
substance III the middle of the tooth's cronN
ground out OF all the front teeth. In the third
yer tie middle tront-teeth are being shifted:
and when three years old these are substituted
by the horse-teeth The next four teeth are
shifted in the fourth year, and the corner-teetb
IN Ike fifth, At six years the kernel is worn
out OF the lower middle iront-tceth. and thn
brdle-teeth have now attained to their f,lI
growth. At seven years a hook has been
ormed on the corner-tceth Of the upDer-iaw:
the kernel Otthe teeth next at the middle fronts
is worn out, and the brldle-tecth begin to wear
on AZ eight years Of age, the kernel is worn
out OF all the lower frOnt-teeth, and begins IN
decrease IN the middle upper fronts. In the
hlhta year, the kernel Las wholly disappeared
tTo'h the upper middle front-teeth, the hook on
the corn2r-teeth has increased in size and tho
brldle-teeth lose their points. Tn the tenth voar
the kernel is worn out OF the teeth next to the
middle fronts Of the upper Jaw; and in the elev.
cnthyear the kernel has ent rely vanished from
the corner-teeth CT the same jaw. At twelve
years old, the crown Of all the front-teetb in
lhe lower Jaw, has become triangular, and the
| oFldle teeth are much worn down. AS the
hores advances IN age the gums shrink away
from the teeth, which, consequently. receive {.
| long, narrow appearance, and their kernel have
become metamorphosed into darkish point
gray hairs increase in the forehead over the
eyes, and the chin assumes the form of an angle.
Practical Farmer.
Smyrna times., 1854-08-16

How TO MAKE AN INDEPENDENT VoTEa.-
Catch modern Greek the moment he arrives
from the bogs of Ireland. Ask him to drink
then take him up 20 the naturalization Office
and " put him through" Tell him that Jim
McDerment will never do him any good, il
elected, but that John Finnian is "broth of q
boy," and will build hundred Chinese walls
and any quantity OF canals, the moment he ia
seated in the chair Presidential, or the chair
Gubernatora, as the case may be. Show Pat
the way to the polls. and he will be sure to do
his share of independent voting.-NeU York
Standard. -..--~. .s-sa 44. /.
Smyrna times., 1854-08-16

LooKINd AFTER B0sINEss.-Two Spanish
officers recently met TO fight duel outside the
gate Of Blboa, after the second had failed 10
reconcile the beligerents. At this moment
peor fellow approached the second, and in
lamentable voice said: Gentlemen, am a Door
artisan with large family, and you would"
my good man. don't trouble us now" cried
one OF the officers, "don't you see my friends
are going TO spite each other! We are not in
a charitable humor." sit is not aims ask fol, :"
SAID the man; II am a poor carpenter with
eight lldren, and my wife is sick and having
heard that those gentleman were about to Kill
each other, | thought of asking you to let me
make the coffins." At these words the indi.
viduals about to commence the combat burst
into loud fit of laughter. and simultaneously
throwing down their swords, shook hands with
each other and walked away.
Smyrna times., 1854-08-16

THn WHITE VEn.-A beautiful but strange
custom prevails among the Japanese by which
the bride receives a disguised sermon as a
present from her friends. In our land the bride
frequently receives presentso oJewelry and dress,
but in japan her friends give her on her we'd
ding day large white ven. This veil is large
enough to cover her from head to foot After
the ceremony i'd over she carefully lays aside
that velI among the things not to be disturbed.
That wedding veil is at her death to be her
shroud. What would our females think OF
having their shi.oud around them to partake in
the dancing and other foolish revelrie of o
marriage in this land of pulpits and sabbaths I
Smyrna times., 1854-08-16

BRAINS ps. MoNEY.-Not long since, an East
ern man while on his way to Boston, was stop
ped on the highway by a robber, and requested
to hand over his money, or have his brains
blown out
40 said the traveller quietly, "blow away,
blow away; it's better to go to BOsssn without
brains than without money" -
Smyrna times., 1854-08-16

Or Touch not, taste not, handle not -
This will apply to great many articles, among
the number are brandy cocktails and painted
women.
Smyrna times., 1854-08-16

or Habit, in child, is at first like spiders
web: if neglected, it becomes thread or a
twine; next cord or rope; finally cable;
then who can break it ss
Smyrna times., 1854-08-16

or There are many things that are thrones
to our hopes, until we have attained them, and
envenomed arrows to our hearts, Wien We have
them.
Smyrna times., 1854-08-16

A love sick swain, in describing a kiss says
it is draugrt that passes through the system
like bucket ofwater through basket ofeggs.
Smyrna times., 1854-08-16

or A hard task--to build a bridge of kisses
over lady Lips, Whale her mouth is stretched
wide open, laughing
Smyrna times., 1854-08-16

OF He that is cheated twice by the same
man, is an accomplice with the chaater.
Smyrna times., 1854-08-16

That dear. old school house, there among the hills.
Where mise and Ianult never yet known,
With gray old muss the roof was all o'ergrown,
And many yins around the windows low,
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Orphans Court Sale.

EpY virtue Of an order of the Orphans Court Of
D Cambria county there will be exposed to pub
lie sale, the premises, on Monday the 9th day
of February next, at o clock, p. NJ the following
valuable real estate of which Soloman Oster died
seized, viz
The one undivided half part of certain piece or
parcel Of land, containing 40 acres, be the
more or less, situate near the Half way House, in
Summerhill township, Cambria county, having
thereon erected Grist mill, and several small
shanties bounded and described follows, to wit:
Beginning ut a spruce stump. a corner of Robert
Erwin, thence North 80 deg. West % perches TO Il
post, thence North Co deg East perches to Il
post, thence North Is deg. West perches to post
on railroad, thence up said road by its several
lislc, thence by said line South deg. West So
perchcs 10 = post, thence South A deg East 20 ps.
to post, thence South 55 deg. West - perches to
era courses and distances to the public road thence
by line of George Murray South 15 deg East 23
pcrchcs to post, thence South II deg. West 20
perches to n sugar stump, thence South As deg
East perches te post, thence by line OF William
Murray South 55 deg. West 26 perches to beech,
thence South 2S@ deg West 81 pcrckes to beech,
thence South ~ degs. - % perches 10 a sugar.
thence South 20 deg West 335 perches to the place
of beginning.
TERMS OF SALE.-Qnc third of the purchase
the residue in two equal annual payments thercaf-
ter with interest-to be secured by the Judgment
bonds and mortgage of the purchaser.
JACOB r. STULI,
Administrator.
Jo,rarr g 1871 n
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ORPHANS, Court Sale.

DY virtue of alias order of the Orphans Court
ID of Cambria county, there will be exposed to
public sale at the Court House in the Borough of
Ebensburg, Monday the 9th day of February
next, at o'clock, p. NJ, the following real estate
of which Rev. Terence McGirr died seized, viz:
All that certain piece parcel Of land situate in
Cambria township, adjoining lands of Alexander
McVicker, David Brawley, and others, containing
GA thereabouts, of which there is about go
acres cleared.
ALSO,
piece parcel of land containing seven acaes
and seventy-six perches, situate in Summerhi
township, beginning at dead sugar, thence by
land in the name of Robert Means East 26 perches
TO post, thence Sonth 46perches to post, thence
West 26 perches TO a post thence North 46 perches
to the place of beginning, being part of larger
tract in the of Andrew Nelson.
TERMS OF SALE.-one half of the purchase
money to be paid on confirmation of the sale, and
the residue in one year thereafter with interest
TO be secured by the bond and mortgage "f the
purchaser
JOHN MCNEIL, JE.,
Administrator.
January G. lS53-3t
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.nnthcr phNsIcian.s Testimonr.

Another Physicians Testimony,
Mr.. Fowle-Dear Sir: could send youa dozen
certificates, strong and decisive, of the really san
atiYe effects of your valuable Balsam Of Wild
Cherry within the past twelve months, under my
own supervision and direction. Indeed know Of
few persons who have used it, comparatively, but
commend it in the strongest terms. A case OF
Asthma, the severest l saw, 70 which was
called month ago, cyinced the superiority Of the
Balsam 1t lasted him six weeks, and the dyspes
and suffering was dreadful; he sat up every night.
The gentleman told me 10 give him something TO
last him home (2l miles, so that he might see his
wife and child, and die in peace. gave him one
bottle of basam and four ounces Of syrup squills,
directing him 20 take teaspoonful doses of best
Bordeaux olive oil, when the difficulty Of breathing
was greatest. Next day forced his despondent
well and made him take six bottles of Wistar's Bal
sam of Wild Cherry home with him as present,
he having alledged that he had used so much e1-
pensive medicines TO no profit. Last week Mr. A
called and expressed bis gratitude TO me IN the
warmest manner, said the medicine had saved has
life paid his whole bill, and took six bottles more
and left my Office for home, rejoicing.
Very respectfully yours.
WM SAAw, Nj. D.
Washington, North Carolina, Aug. IL,
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To all WHOM Ii may Concern.

TINHE subscribers having disposed of their stock
Il of Merchandise to Messrs Shoemaker Clark,
respectfully request of all persons having unsettled
accounts with them, to call and settle before
the first day Of March next.
Lumber, Grain, and all kinds Of country produce
will be taken for accounts, if delivered before the
time above stated.
Persons interested negiectng the above notice
cannot complain should their accounts be left in
the hands of other persons for collection.
MURRAY, ZAHM & Co
Ebensburg Dec 81, 1853.
n. 3. Mr. Zahm of the firm has removed the
Books and Papers 10 the Office Of NJ. d. Magellan,
Esq, No. Q, Colonaae Row, where he can be found
at any time,
Dec. "a. 1853
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III. w. kANAGA'S
DiNNALS HOUSE,
Formerly the Washington Hotel, Allegheny Street,
near the Diamond,
NOLLIDAXSKsURG PA.

T5NHE subscriber respectfully informs his friends
Il and the public generally thathehas taken the
above old established stand and entirely reftted
and repaired it in such manner as to render it
second to no hotel in the country. The Bar has
been newly stocked with the best Wines, Liquors,
and Segars that could be purchased, and the Table
will at all times be supplied with the best the Mar
ket affords.
The RESTAURANT attached will at all times
contain all the delicacies that can be procured,
which will be served up at all hours, short no-
tice.
He respectfully asks the public to give him a
trial, fully assured that he render satisfaction
G.. W. DANNALS.
Dec Q, 1858.
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Dec. so, 1858.
VARIABLE FARM FOR SALE.

THE subscribers offers TO sell the farm on which
4 they reside, situate in Carroll Township, Cam
bria county, Pa. containing one hundred acres, 30
ton, there are on the premises good hcwed log
house, a good hewed log bank barn. good young
orchard, failing spring of excellent water,
good spring house and other necessary out build
ings. This property is convenient TO roads-the
plank road is within ono mile, and miles from
Carrolltown and miles north OF Ebensburg. An
indsputnble title will be given This property
will lbe sold cheap the owners going TO Cali
fornis.
JAMES DICK.
WILLIAM DICK,
D.c 20 1919
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yulien's Monster Orchestra.

WHEREVER Julien's name is known, the '' hdty
VI Did Folta'' has an unrivalled popularity
There haye been copies of this piece sold, for
the short time it has been issued, than any other
musical composition ever published in America. =
Christy's - The Other SIDE of Jordan" though it
has not equaled in numbers the sale of the I" Katy
Did" yet the demand for it is great, and is driving
out of market the many spurious copies purport-
ing to be sung By Christy's AiiustrePs. Ask for
Christy's 81 The Other Side Of Jordan" it has an
illustrated title and portrait of Earle II. Pierce in
costume All others are spurious. Christy's new
Songs, '' Old Times Come 4gai,l, by Charles Con-
verse " Sally Primer" and " julius from kentucky
are having glorious They are nightly sung
to crowded audiences, and are universally sought
after
WM. HALL & E0N,
2S9 Broadway
Dec Q, 1888.
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Lumber Market.

PITTsBURG, Thursday, Jan. 5.
The market yesterday was generally very qui-
et and very few sales were reported. The wea-
ther was clear and pleasant for the season.
FLOUR-The only sales we heard of were 20
bbls on the wharf at S5 80 for superfine, and 4S
bbls. extra at S5,S7 per Dbl.
GRAIN-There were $50 bu. Corn lin ears
sold on the wharf at Acc per bu Oats are in de-
mand at 40c; Wheat at 81, 10 20; Rye 70 a
rs; and Barley at Csc per bu.
DRIED FRUIT-Sales 10 bbls. Apples at 81 ,O6,
and % bu. Peaches at 81 co per bu.
APPLEs-Sale OF 20 bbls. from store at 81 rs
per Dbl.
SALr-Sales 60 Dbl extra at 81 ,95, and 500
bbls. No at SlS7 per bbf.
Rock LRRb-Salc of 3 bbls. sc per b.
HAY-Sales 10 loads at the scales at Sl0 Is
per ton.
BUTTER-Sale of 10 bbls. roll from store at lac
per ID. Packed in hbls. and kegs is worth II a
l24 per lb.