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Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-10-22
MONKISIf LEGENDS.

In one of his notes to % Lacon," Cotton
gives the following account Of the marvel
lous things wrought in the bosom of the
"mother church" in ancient times. Some
of the saints, especially, Duns'an, Dominic
and Lupus, must have been fond of prac-
teal Joke, and pretty cute hands at play
ing it off, too, to have so far forgotten the
weather-eaee of the devil-for he is said
to be ffuH hand.
"These legends abound with stories OF
prodigious things, some of which are very
iudicrous such as ST. Swithin's making a
whole basket of eggs by the sign of the
cross-Patricious making the stolen sheep
bleat in the thief's belly after he had eaten
it; then, ST. Bridget's bacon, which, In
great charity, she gave to hungry dog,
and was, after the dog had eaten it, restor-
ed again in her kettle. OF the like nature
is the story of St. Dnnstan, who took the
devil by the nose with the tongs, and held
him till he roared with pain. Dominic
made him hold the candle till he burned
his fingers. Lupus imprisoned the devil
in a pot all night. A consecrated host be
inc put into hive of bees, to cure them
of murrain, was SO devoutly entertained
that the bees built chapel in the hive
with steeple and bell erected an altar, ano
laid the host upon it, and then sung then
canonical hours like monks IN clolster.
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4 DETERMINED AND DISINTER
ESTED LADY.

The Cincinnati Gazette gives an account
of a lady who while living in California
three years ago, was the means of marry
| ing young lady friend of hers to fellow
named Munson, who robbed his wife and
soon deserted her-sailing for New York.
The lady who had brought about the match
left California and boldly faced her respon-
sibiIity in the premises, and on the sailing
of the next homeward-b bound steamer, she
took passage for New York, determined to
follow the betrayer of her confidence and
the love of wife to the bounds Of civili-
zation, and bring him to punishment. Ar
riying in New York, she got traces of his
footsteps, followed him over various routes,
until she tracked him to a village in Penn
sylvana, where she found him with another
wife, to whom he had been married before
going to California! A warrant was issued
for his arrest for bigamy, but, having no
proofs Of his second marriage, after short
examination, he was discharged
Nothing daunted by this unlocked for
termination of affairs, the lady Immediately
returned to California, procured the neces-
sary afidayits substantiating Munson' s
marriage there, together with evidence Of
the fact Of his having abscondcd with some
$4,000 Of his second wife's funds, and
once more returned to the Atlantic side in
search of the betrayer Of her friend And
that search she has prosecuted now for two
or three months, with the most determined
and restless perseverance; but thus far
without success. He had left the village
where he had resided when arrested for
bigamy, and although the lady had obtained
some subsequent traces of his movements,
when we met her she had not yet succeed
ed in ascertaining his present residence,
although she is satisfied it is somewhere III
| the West She had already expended a
large amount Of her own funds in the pur-
suit, and expressed her determination not
to give up the chase until her :" sweet re-
venge" had been gratifed, and the villain
brought to justice. The lady pursuer has
gone to Cleveland, where she has friends
residing. If she may not be classed am
ongst the strong minded women, she is
certainly most determined one.
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WHAT MAKES WOMEN .

Not costly dress, nor queenly air;
Not Ieweed hand, complexion fair;
Not graceful form, nor lofty tread,
Not paint, nor curls. nor splendid head
Not peary teeth, nor sparkling eyes,
Nor voice that nightingale outvies
Not breath as sweet as eglantine,
Not gaudy gems nor fabrics fine;
Not all the stores of fashions mart;
Nor yet the Establishments OF art -
Not one, nor all OF these combined,
Can make one woman true refined.
'Tis not the cesket that we prize
But that which in the casket lies
These outward charms that please the sight,
Are naught unless the heart be right
She, to fulfil her destined end,
Must with her beauty goodness blend:
Must make 1t her incessant care
To deck herself with Jewels rare;
Of priceless gems must be possessed,
In robes of richest beauty dressed;
Yet these must clothe the inward mind,
In purity the most refined
She who doth all these goods combine
Can mans rough nature we'll refine
Hath all She needs in this fraIl life
To lit for mother, sister, wife;
ILe who possesses such friend
Should cherish well till life doth end.
Woman in line. the mate should be,
TO sail with man o'er life's rough sea,
And when the stormy cruise is DER,
Attend him 10 fair Canaan'S shore.
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West Branch Insurance Go,
or LOCK HAVEN, Pa,

HREs Detached Buildings, Stores: Mer-
1is. @ Farm Property, and other Build
. NJ their contents, at moderate rates.
pIREcToRs.
,o Pearce, Hon. G. C. Harvey,
I W,u T. T. Abrams,
4 4 Mayer. d. X. Jackman,
II G.;st w. Waite,
e .1r;nsor o Thos. Kitchen.
Hon. G C. HARVEY, Pres.
TT. ABRAMS, Vice Pres.
i Kitchen, sec'y.
REFERENCES
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#,u;osrardner. VIM. Vanderbilt,
49, VIM. Fearon,
&:.a DR.. J. S. Crawford,
so%igple A. Updegraf,
Wv. Maynard, James armstrong
Simon Cameron, Hon. WIN blgier, r,,,,
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WHEN THAT NOTE WAS DUE.

4 man in Boston (of course) was sorely
prosecuted by an avarieous business ac-
quaintancc, to pacify whom he was obliged
to settle, and not wishing TO pay over IA
few hundred in cash he drew up a note OBJ
ligating himself to discharge the account
after specified date of time. The credi-
tor, who was noted for his sticking princi-
ple,' was not, in justice, really entitled to
the money, but when thirty days after date
expired, he anxiously presented the note
for payment The debtor, instead of meet
ing it, replied
THE note is not yet due, sir
But it is, though. 1t reads, thirty
days after date promise to pay so and so,
and thirty-one days have elapsed since the
date thereof; and So
L don't care if thirty-one years have
elapsed since the date OF the note, | shall
contend for its immaturity, answered the
debtor, interrupting the not very good hui
mored note-holder, who soon made his exit,
slamming the street door after him and
muttering incoherently about law, judg-
ment, executions, DC.
In few days both parties were before a
magistrate, who, on concluding the inves-
tigation, proclaimed that he must certainly
award Judgment against the debtor for
the full amount of the note, and the cost
of the prosecution besides.
And what then ? inquired the defend
ant of the judge.
Il shall issue an execution if the plain
tiff desires, returned his honor.
TO be sure-I want one Immediately,
bawled the plaintiff, whose countenance
revealed his determination to allow no mer-
cy, as he urged his way as near the judge
as possible.
FYou are resolved upon Judgment and
execution p demanded the defendant.
Il am,' replied the judge, taking up his
pen to record the same.
TO be sure we are, conceded the plain
tiff, with chuckle.
i presume your honor can spell correct
w. said the defendant, as he picked up hi
hat and sent it further upon the table be
fore him.
Insolent!' exclaimed the judge, choking
with rage.
will you oblige me by carefully spelling
and reading the first line IN that valuable
document urged the defendant, disregard
ing the anger of the magistrate, and di
recting his attention to the note that Ia.
before him.
The Judge looked at the note and thel
at the defendant, but probably thinking
was best to take it coolly, proceeded to d
as requested, and read aloud, in yer.
lucid style
Thirty days after date prom
Stop shouted the defendant, you don
read it right
L do was the judges response.
You DON'T returned the defendant 9
thought. you couldn't SPELL
The judge was now boiling over wit
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bic No. 243O.
TERMS OF INSCRIPTION.
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IN ADVANCE.
For six months, rs cents.

For six months, Is cents.
l All NEW subscriptions must be paid in
ee If the paper is continued, and net
rtbin the first month, 81 ,25 will be charg-
not paid in three months, 81 so; If not
II six months, $l,75; and if not paid IN
/ bonths, $500.
napers addressed to persons out of the
will be discontinued at the expiration OF
H. maid for, unless special request is made
.cop,rary or payment guaranteed by some
Rsible person here.
ADVERTISING.
,;Des Of minion, or their equivalent, con-
square. Three insertions 81, and 20
5s,r each subsequent insertion.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-10-22
THURSDAY, OCTOBER %, 1867.

man at the helm. Suddenly bird flew
over around me, just grazing my right
shoulder Afterwards it flew around the
vessel, then it again commenced to fly
around my head. 1t soon few at my face,
when | caught hold of it and made it a
prisoner The bird is unlike any bird |
ever saw before, and don't know its name
The color of its feathers is dark iron gray;
its body was a foot and a half in length,
with wings three and half feet from tip
to tip. 1t had beak full eight inches
long, and sort of teeth like small hand
saw. In capturing it, it gave me good
bite on my right thumb Two Of the
crew who assisted in tying its legs were
also bitten. As it showed disposition to
bite at everybody | had It's head cut off,
and the body thrown overheard. When
the bird flew to the ship, the barque was
going north Of northeast ] regarded the
appearance of the bird as an omen, and an
indication to me that | must change my
course. | accordingly headed to the east
ward direct. | should not have devated
from my course had not the bird visited the
ship; and had it not been for this change
Of course | should not have fallen in with
such passengers Of the Central America"
4 Case Of Probable Suspended Anfn,a-
tom On the ID of October, says the
n. Y. Evening Post, we published the
death of married lady of this city, which
occurred suddenly on Thursday, the lst
instant
The friends of the family assembled on
Saturday, the Sd, to attend the funeral ;
but it having been discovered early on that
day that the body still preserved its natu-
raj appearance, it was decided to perform
the services in the house, deferring the
burial for the present The body was ac-
cordingly removed from the coffin to the
bed and now continues in state Of perfect
preservation and natural condition on this
the Sereath day since its supposed dcccase.
The utmost solicitude exists, of course,
in the family, and every effort is being
made to assist nature in the restoration of
her functions, although as yet no symptoms
of active life have appeared. 1t would
seem to be a case for the most extreme mea-
sures to be adopted, lest the prolonged sus-
pension of life may OF itself prove fatal
and yet instances of pause Of weeks in
the natural powers are said to have been
recorded in Europe
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-10-22
SINGULAR VISITATION BY A
BIRD.

Captain johnson, of the barque Ellen,
saws "Just before six o'clock on the af-
ternoon of September 18th, was standing
on the quarterback with two others OF the
crew on deck at the same time, besides the
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Pennsylvania Railroad,

y :, 70 Harrisburg, 81 so; to Philadelphia,
ssT5 y Ta5l'0ona, CHo IS; to Pittsburgh. 4 10
5it iae Ticket Office will be open 20 min
0e'oFe the arrival of each Passenger
d. E. robson, Agent.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-10-22
'oundry and Machine Shop.

s,,pg p1Oiic are hereby notified that have
ta.sa the Foundry and Machine Shop in
a I,o.s sa q, Of Lewistown, known as the "Ju-
Ftmsn. works" and the large and general
h bsr ~. ~, Oh Patterns, late the property of
sr3 dqo m Willis, now of John Sterrett g.
III Al N h' "m' Willis, and that am prepared
.as'ins, - Turning, &C.,
bI4ta aot'ea o,, notice and in the best and most
$v;s,s,yie. JOHN ZEIGLER.
"s'oSn, April II, l856-tf.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-10-22
DIR. MARKS,

TAVING resumed the practice of medicine,
may always be found at his Office IN the
Public Square, opposite the Lewistown Hotel
MAY Z, lS57.-tf
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-10-22
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GRAMMATICAL QUESTIONS.

GRAMMATICAL QUESTIONS.
What are the regular parts of speech ?
The tongue, palate, and lips.
What is love-letter?
An indefinite article
4 creditors letter?
\ definite article
y boy informing against his companion.
Accusative case.
The companion whipped?
Nocatlye case.
The master whipping?
An active verb, governing both the ac-
cusatiye and vocative
Billy do you remember the golden rule
Yes, marm
Then what makes you quarrel SO with
your brother? If you do not want me to
whip You, YOU should not fight your broth
er.'
Reckin' ye'd better mind the golden
rule yerself; if You don't want me to lick
YOU. YOU shouldn't lick me
Billy, how did you lose your fnger?'
Easy enough said Billy.
suppose you did, but how?
/ guess you'd a lost yourn, if it had
been where mine was
THAT don't answer my question
well, if you must know said Billy,
Il had to cut it off or else steal the trap
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-10-22
a OAlalDo

a OAAiDo
INHE undersigned would take this method of
informing the 10000 customers Of the Bee
HIVE DRUG STORE that they have purchased the
entire stock and fixtures of that establish
ment, and will continue to wait upon customers
in their usual style-sellng Drugs, Medicines,
&C. cheaper than any other establishment in
town-for cash only.
ocl .3m JAMES III. MCKEE & co.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-10-22

rage, and smote the desk before him 50
violently with his clenched hand as to
cause those who stood about him, including
the expectant plaintiff, to retreat few pa
ces in double quick time.
Keep your temper, judge, or we shall
be obliged o-have the case transferred to
another court, where the magistrate under
stands the art and mystery of spelling
words Of one syllable, and don't make "a
fool of himself by kicking up a row and
smashing office furniture. There, you may
keep your seat and tell those present what
the first line Of that note says said the
defendant, with coolness that surprised
the audience and puzzled the Judge
Having again glanced at the document,
and appearing to detect something that
had until that moment escaped his percep-
ton, the judge proceeded to read:
Thirty days after death l promise to
pay
Right. exclaimed the defendant; you
can spell, see.
This note is not due, gentlemen, until
thirty days after death, proclaimed the
magistrate the case is accordingly dis
miss d, and the court adjourned until to-
morrow morning
What" exclaimed the plaintiff, am /
thus fooled Villain =
The unexpected and ludicrous conclusion
of the suit threw the whole assembly, save
the unlucky plaintiff, into an uproarious fit
Of merriment, which having subsidized, they
separated and dispersed. The note is not
due vet.
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n 4 ss.,ses headed and Square Paling, 1000
q '41Su DO on hand and for sale cheap by
FRANCIsCUS.
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10000 Gross Kent's best Matches, Tor
II sale TO the trade at lowest rates. .
Gug27 FRH"CiSCoS'
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GEO. w. ILDIE.
Attorney at Law,

OFFICE in West Marketstreet, opposite Eisen
| J bises Hotel, will attend to any business inthe
courtsof Mifflin, Centre, or Huntingdon coun-
ties Lewistown. july ] il, 1853.
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% 30 BROWN
|sURGEON DENTIST,

"a IL a'oloNAL .os business promptly attend
kpiTcIpa and charges reasonable.
tbs % North Main street, second door
kte az Fon so"n Hall, and nearly opposite the
e' je 81, l855-tf.
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THE RELIEF BILL.

I'm act providing for The resumption Of
specie payments By the Banks, and for
The relief of debtors.
Nebraska advertiser., 1857-03-12
From the Country Gentleman,
THE KITCHEN GARDEN.
CULTURE OF CABBAGE.

MEssRs. EDIToRs.-Will your esteemed
correspondent E. Sanders, please answer,
through you valuable paper the Country Gen
tleman, the following queries:
1. Is it important in raising good cabbage
seed to plant out the head with the stump or
only the stump?
2. What kinds do you consider the best for
winter use, taking into account their eating
qualities as well as for market?
1 will here give my experience in growing
cabbages for two years past. About the 10th
May, 1856, planted some fine looking seed,
that grew from the head of an excellent cab
bage, which l suppose was the Green Globe
Savoy, in hills 1-2 feet apart. They came
upwell and grew stout Splendid looking plants.
At the proper time I transplanted the spare
plants to another piece of ground, leaving one
to grow in hill. Their growth was rapid
the first part of the season; but when the time
came for them to head they were no larger,
r;f as large" as they were in July. Out of
twelve or fourteen hundred plants, there was
not over twohundred good heads, and in clear
ing the ground in the fall, it required the
strength of two men to pull some of them up,
they were so strongly rooted.
This season tried some of the same seed
with nearly the same result. Land, deep
loan with clay sub-soil, plowed II inches
deep, highly enriched-manure, night soil and
muscle-bed mud. 8. "What is the trouble ?''
W.P.S. West An.esBury, Mass.
ANSWER. On the whole it is probably
best to plant the entire cabbage, although it is
frequently done without In England the
practice is to use only the stump, but then
there sprouts from it grow nearly all the winter
so that in the spring there is in reality no head
but several on the same stock.
2. For fneness of flavor we should select
the Early Dutch Cabbage and Curled Savoy
for market purposes, Flat Dutch, Bergen
Drumhead Savoy, and Red Dutch.
8. One of two things, either you manure toe
highly, Ga not very likely feature or the seed
got mixed by bees, and hence was what i:
called "a set of bastards" If so; it might
readily be known by their being great dis
similarity amongstthem while growing
one shape, some another, some rough, other
smooth, and so on. Their coming two year.
the same way, would favor the idea. 1t isquitt
rare to see a bed of really fine, pure sort o
cabbage, partly owing to their sporting" ant
partly owing to their getting mixed with other
Of the cabbage family. E. s.
Nebraska advertiser., 1857-03-12

came outside of the house. Ny reason for
doing this was, to give the bees chance to
pass without being crowded. I flled up one
half of the room opposite tho door, with Stats
about twenty inches above the floor, leaving
about six inches space between each slat, and
ten inches between each tier Of Stats On tho
tOpmost tier, placed two good hives about
two feet apart, aud when the weather got
sufficiently warm for them to commence work,
they did little else than fight, until there was
as many killed as had originally belonged to
one hive, anil what few were leit went into the
other hive, and have since worked well, having
filed up the space between the wall and the
hive and above and below. / cut off the sido
Of the old hive, and have taken out all Of the
cid comb. l always take out the old and
blackened comb, and let my bees have the best
to live on. They are getting very strong, and
do not swarm. The advantage / claim for
this situation, is that they are secured from the
sudden changes of the weather, and when eles
waited above the ground the miilers have but
poor chance. They need ventilators 1
punched holes through tin and nailed it to tho
lath before it was plastered.
To those who have large number of hives,
and wish to raise honey without having the
bees swarm, I recommend the following plan
Place your hives under shelter in dry situa
tion; in the upper rooms of an clubhouse or
dwelling-arrange your hives on benchabove
the foor-on the top of each hive bore two or
more large holes, and put temporary cover
over these holes that can be easily removed.
When the hive is sufficiently filed, take tho
cover off the holes on the topof the hive, and
place hive about size larger on the top Of
the hive and over the holes and let the bees
work up, and when the topmost hive is
sufficiently full remove the lower hive and put
the upper one in its place, and so keep chang
ing the hives alternately, always increasing
each hive in proportion to the increase Of tho
bees. The under hive should be removed late
in the fall or early in the spring, while the
weather is sufficiently cold to make them tor
pid. When exposed to the air, you can easily
remove them from the comb in the old hive
and drop them in the holes in the top Of the
other hive, where the heat of the bees will
soon bring them to life.
The best shape for hive to keep bees from
swarming is, to make them nearly square
They will swarm in a long narrow hive Of the
same dimensions sooner than in square one.
Place the benches as near the wall as con-
venient so that the bees will not waste too
much of the!r precious time in travelling
S. G.. CLARK.-Jamostown; Mercer Co., Pa.