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Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-02-27

his eyes filed with tears, as he traced q
vivid pictute OF mans cruelties and wom-
ans wrongs. with particular illustrations
In the case OF his clont, till one half tho
audience wept like children. But 1t was
in the peroration that his zenith at once Of
terror and sublmity. His features were
as livid as those Of corpse; his very hair
seemed to stand on end; his nerves shook
as with palsy; ho tossed his hands Wild
ly towards heaven, each finger stretched
apart and quivcring like tho flame Of a
candle, as he closed with the last words Of
tho deceased, Hiram Shore
Tell my mother am dead and gone to
hellp
His emphasis on the word hell embodi-
cd On ideal Of all horror; II was wall OF
immeasurablo despair. No language can
depict tho effect on US who heard II.
Men groaned, women screamed, and ono
poor mother tainted, and was borne away
In convulsions. The whole speech oscu-
pied but sn hour.
The jury rendered a verdict Of mot
GUILTY" without leaving the box. and three
cheers, like successive rcars Of an earth
quake, shook the court house from dome
to corner stone.
After the adjournment which occurred
sunset the triumphant advocate arose and
gave out an appointment
"I will preach in this hall to night at 8
o'clock.
He then glided OF through tho crowd,
speaking to no one, though many attempt
cd to draw him into conversation.
At eight o'clock tho courthouse was
again thronged, and the stranger according
to promise, delivered a sermon. 1t ovinc-
cd tho same attributes as his previous elo-
quenco Of the bar; the same compact logic,
the same burning vehcmence, aud incrcas-
cd bitterness OF denunciation. Indeed,
misanthropy revealed itself as the promi-
mont emotion. The discourse was TRADE
against iniidels, In which class the preach
or seemed to include everybody but him.
self; IT was picture Of hell, such as Luci-
fer might have drawn, with world In
flames for his pencil. But ono paragraph
pointed to heaven, aud that only demon
strated the utter impossibility that any hui
man being could ever got there.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-02-27

Professor Anderson was looking over
tho Americsn and foreign newspapers, In
the Office Of the New York Dutchman,
when he saw that he wac closely scrutini-
zed by q gentleman Of tall stature, and
swartby complexion, and who was evident
ly from the country. Tho following con-
versation took place:
IL say, you arc Professor Anderson,
hcy?"
"Yes, SIR
:Wal, you are tarnation smart man, /
hear. Yeou havn't got tho bottle with
ycou, have yeouT
mo. sir"
"Wal, Pm frum deown East, hov been
raised In Maine, and should like 10 purch-
ase duplicate Of that are bottle, as am
goingl eout stumping for--.
guess II Ihad your bottle, or It'd twin bro
ther, I'd soon swamp the Scotties without
talking politics either."
II never carry my bottle with me, nor
have a duplicate Of IT,"
"Sorry for that, sir" said tho -
stumper, However" he continued, II
was once taught trick whom boy. but
almost forget how the thing Is done. I'll
tell you how II was done. stranger, as near
as can. used to tako n red cent and
change II into a ten dollar gold piece"
"0h," said the Professor, smiling. that
is quite simple a nero sleIght Of hand
trick"
Il know It's not very difficult but as ]
forgot how, will you show mo-" at the
same time handing copper TO tho wiz
ard.
"0h, yes, sir, II 1t viii obligo you. I will
show you IN amoment. Hold your hand,
said tho wizard. "This is your cent, is /,
not?"
"Yes, SIR"
"Arc you sure that You have it?" said
the wizard.
~ guess have" said he, and I'll be,
dollar you cant change II into ten dollar
goldl piece"
"Donc." said the wizard; "now, hold
fast !"
ayes, sir, reckon will--but stay dowr
with your dollar! here's minc," said tn,
Yankee.
The wizard covered tho Yankees dol
lar.
"Now, sir, open your hand"
He did so, and to his lutter astonish
mcnt ho held a bona fide ten dollar gol,
piece!
well, sir" said tho wizard, "you so
you havo lost tho dollar"
II gusss have" said he, handing ovcl
tho two dollars.
"Now," said tho Professor, "I'll bet 20,
another dollar, will change the 'ten-dol
lar gold piece into your cent again mucl
quicker"
"No you don't said the gent from Maine
placing the money in his pocket, and but
toning 1t up tight "I'm much obliged Il
you, Professor, but reckon I'll leave Il n
tits. Good morning, old hoss," said he
walking out Of the Office, and, turning
around as he reached tho door,.he place,
his digitals in close approximation to hi
nose, and said. II guess there isn't any
thing green about this child" and left tn
professor in utter amazcment at his cool
ness.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-02-27

SIMrLrcrry.--A neighbor Of ours not
long since introduced to his son about six
years Of age, little brother who had just
arrived in tho world, which all agree in
abusing, but mono like to part with even In
exchange for better. Tho boy looked
at his infant brother in some little perplcx-
ity, and then raising his eyes to his father
inquired, "whcre did you get itY" "Bo't
II my SON." said the father with laudiblc
gravity. Again the boy looked at the ba-
by. and after short time asked. "Why
didn't you get whitc ono fathcrr'--
KnickerJocker.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-02-27
WHOLE NUMBER 1859.


!. A young man from tho rural districts
went into the Post ofice the other day,
with bank note, for dollars worth Of
postags-stamps. he was told that papor-
money WASH received. Hc went away,
and shortly returned with four spanish
quarters.
I'VE don't receive them now said the
attendant. "for moro than twenty cena
apiece
The countryman thought Uncle Sam
was mighty particular. 90 he went away
and obtained q dollars worth Of coppers.
"Now,' said he on returning to the or
sand laying down his pile At the window
Of delivery, '"I gusss can suit ys."
The man inside looked At tho display Of
specie currency, aud ooolly said.
I'VE never take moro than three cents
In coppsrs At any one tims-it is not ale
gal tender above that sum-
The countryman looked at the compos-
Cd Official for tho space Of q minute and q
half without stirring. and then bolched
out:
Look bore, you; ant you almighty kind
Of particular. for fellen locked up In such
Ajail as this ere? You don't only take
three cents in coppss at time. hey?-
woll then, sposs you give me threo cents
worth Of stamps anyhow
Tho official very politely cut him OF .
single stamp. and passed Il out. for which
the countryman laid down three cents. Hs
was about to pass away whom tho lattol
oriod out,
"Look hore, you! hold on! That ore'.
one time; now s'poss you gin me thrcs
conts worth more on EN-"
Uncle Sans Dlsrk was not slow In dis
covering that he had caught Tartar. II,
turned back 10 the window.
"How many coppsn have you got7'
"Wal. only about ninety-scvsn Of 'em
| had just hundred Of 'em whom I bc
gxn."
"Pass them in." was the clerks gruf
reply.
"Pass out your stamps fust, and then
will." said Jonathan. bat I reckon lyo,
don't ketch me agin."
The stamps were passed out. the cop
pers wsro handed over, when ths country
man went of saying:
~ sposs because ssller holds ofIics un
der Uncle Sam, be thinks he's smartor'l
all creation; but I guess they lamt some
thing that tims.-LosoeH Nzos.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-02-27

The last wicked thing on hoops Is the
following:
"The ladies' hoops arc getting so wide
that Il is di fficult for them to got In q rail-
road car, most Of thom being built on the
marrow guage.' II will be little singu-
lar II the fashion should drive all the trav-
Of 10 the six foot guago railroads"
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-02-27

RIaHr TO THE LErrER.--Judge R.,
Of this State, was some years since eugag-
cd in tho defence Of suit against old Par
son c.. In the course Of tho trial,
one or two witnesses testified TO ono or
two facts concerning the worthy parson,
which were rather derogatry to his char.
acter. Judge r.. handled the poor
witness without gloves, and declared that
che had known the old parson from his
boyhood, had gansboled with him many q
summers day in the shady hills Of old
M county"
"Oh, Judge" says the pason, stop,
pray you--if the truth will not clear mo
my cause must be bad. II II please the
court, | declare never gambled In my life.
----------.--.--a--
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-02-27
As aEx.Orrcro CAsr.p--One Of In

AN "Ex-OFficlo JANE -Vno VI sho
honest "yeornanry" from tho rural districts
was explaining to a grave disciple Of Coke
and Littleton the merits OF a case in liti-
cation, and in which the rural denizen
was party. The man Of law, in the sage
and reflective manner peculiar to the pro-
fession, remarked that IL appeared to him
to be a prima facie case. "Prima .tacfq
case" calculated his earnest client; "its an
sx-e0icio case, should think.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-02-27
From mo Fort Madison Argus.
THE THREE FRIENDS.



Three friends that never fall.
zach mortal hath,
HsnssLs, his Con, and last,
Tho angel prAsH.
Higher than power or fame,
Dssrer than peif,
Nearer thsn brothers. love-
The lore Of sstv.
rrssr than sun or star,
Higher lhan heaven,
Deeper than neither space
Gopsiove 10 given.
More ssnsie shsn NE spring
Or summsrs breath,
And - mother kind
The snxei Darn.
sslvis Tower eiingipg
To earsh below
oops love, tho breath Of heaven,
That makes u grow.
DsArn beass away shs aower
To that bright shore
Where winsFy wInds and storms
Rage nsvermors.
There 10 shros-foid fate
ninding the soul;
Coz Gle, szty drinks, Darn brsaks
Io golden bowl.
rhs cup Il rlied with bliss;
Drain Il. % soai
ues hate the friend who breaks
The empty bowl.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-02-27

0TPhilosophy says that shutting the
eye makes the sense Of hearing more
acute. A wag suggests that this accounts
for the many closed eyes that arc seen In
our churches every Sunday.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-02-27

or Should you happen 10 catch your
self whistling In ; printing ofacs. and the
oompositon tell you to whistle louder
don't you do u
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-02-27


"nenns," aid little Isabel,
""nue an fAss asleep,
Do nossisr slss bat weep.
"por every morning when wake
ne si'ssssins ssar-dreps lie
Ana IA saeh aovsre,,s sye.
VI wonder Why ne grass and nowers
AZ night become 20 sad;
And seem all day 90 glad.
~PsShapa yIs when The sun goes down
nsy sar the gathering shade,
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-02-27


w Would you hear aswect and plea
SAINT echo, speak sweotly and pleasantly
yoursslf. ff
GIIt is with ideas q with pieces ef
monsy-thoss Of the least value generally
circulats the most.
0>rA young lady being ssksd By q
politician which party she was most IN a.
vor Of, replied that she preferred the wed.
ding party.
0>rItis said that the mummy Of xeb-
uchadnszzar has boen found by Mr. Lay
ard at Babylon. The green gras in hIs
stomach settled the question.
W An old maid, who hates the mals
sex most vehemensly. cut female &C.
quaintancs the other day for compliment
ing her on the bucy-ancy Of her spirix
W Mr.. cowlea In his excellent hisls-
ryof plants. notices hemp thus lsoonieal.
ly:
BY this cordage, ships are guided. bells
are rung. and rogues are kept in ava
0rPsopls who think there's somsthInk
ina name. remark thst the greasest Eng
lish philosophers was Bacon; one Of the &
nest Scotch poets, IIoss; and one Of TIE
p'ea'anssss British s''ayists' Lamb
SHAxEsPEAhE REsEAncfrs-The rsa-
son why "she never told her love- is prob
ably because her love found It out. ana
there Is no use in her telling what he H.
ready knew.
01rA Yankee proposes 10 build an a.
tablishmcnt which may drive sheen in
1t one end, and have II como out at the
other as four quarters Of mutton. a felt hat,
q pair OF drawers. a leather apron. and a
quarto dictionary.
0rA stick Of phosphorus plaood IN =
dry phial. win Afford lisht enoush !. d;..
corn obiocts In IL immsd:als v;c;.itv .,d
will last for a tws,v.nor,h tn. A.,
should be kept in . cold place. who're
there Is no groat current Of air. .,f
0<rAn ala n.cro c,o..;,. n. $780,
& dancing frolic Loaf NJ. oar. ana c.,..
near swsmn,nv In t.,,.. 4. 49,, =,
NJ. lr... "a .~.,.s-s -
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-02-27

Once In happy home, sweet bright
baby died. On tho evening Of the day,
when the children gathered round their
their mother. all sitting very sorowful, Al
ice, the eldest, said:
mother, you took all the care Of tho
baby while she was here. and you carried
aud held her In your arms all tho while
she was III; now, mother, who took hcr on
the other slider
"0n the other side Of what Alicer
ION tho other side Of death; who took
the baby on the other eide, mother; she
was 30 little she could not 80 alone. could
shef
"Jcsus met her thsre,' answered the
mother ut 10 be who took little child
rem into his arms 10 blsss them. and aid.
~6uder them TO come unto me, and forbid
them not for Of such is the kingdom Of
Hsavsnr He took the baby on the other
side." n
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-02-27


Who loved the Sunday 6choolf Not
an idle miss, who wasted the carly morn.
ing houu in bed, and came down stairs
last Sabbath. yawnins and simpsring. ss
she took her seat alone at the breakfast
table. "Irs too late to 60 TO Sunday
school now. and I'm glad Of it, for don't
feel like going to-day"
That Miss did not love the Sunday
School. But Miss vcr-sr-ga-lum, little
East Indian girl. did. she had quss,
name, but that was not her fault Well,
little Miss ver-sr-ga-lum tainted ono NOR.
ming at Sunday.School. When shs recov.
cred. her teacher said.
"what made you faint my dssr?'
II don't know, madam she replied, 'un.
less 1t was because came TO school with.
out my breakfast this morning"
"Without your breakfast child!" OK.
claimed the teacher. "But why did you
como without your breakfast"
my breakfast was not ready in time
Ma'am.' replied the simpls-hsartcd child
''and came without II, because wal
afraid I would be too lste."
That girl loved the Sunday School
Don't you think %. children?
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-02-27

or Let us remove temptation from
the path Of youth" ~ the frog said Is he
plunged into the water. when he saw =
boy pick up astonc.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-02-27


A lady having remarked that "awe IL the
most delicious feeling that wife.can have
towards her husband Fanny Form thus
comments:
Awe for him whose whisken you've trim
med, whose hair you have cut. whose era
vats you have tied, whose shirts you have
put Into tho wash.' whose boots you have
kicked into the closet. whose dressins.gown
you have worn while combing your hair;
who has been down in tho kitchen with
you at eleven o'clock at night to hunt Q
chicken bone; who has hooked your drcss.
o.. unlaced your boot.. fastened your
bracelets. and tied your bonnet; who haa
stood before tho looking glass with thumb
and finger on his proboscis. scratching bis
chin; whom you have buttered. and sugar
cd and teaed; whom you have soon asleep
with his mouth wide openl Ridiculous!''
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-11-19
@tlocr am0 39Iaten gUarf,

Also, great variety of FANCY ARTICLES.
IFStrict attention viii be given to RE
PAIRING clocks, watches, and jewelry, and
all work will be done promptly and warranted.
Mr.. r. is determined to sell his goods low
as low as they can he had elsewhere, and per-
haps lestle Iower-and he therefore hopes to
merit and receive liberal share of patronage.
5Call round and see-%T ap9y
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-11-19

NTOTICE-We, the undersigned, give notice
IN agreeably to the laws of Pennsylvania, that
we intend making application to the next ses-
sion Of the Legislature of Pennsylvania for the
incorporation of Bank, to be located in the
Borough Of Lewistown, county of Mifiiin, and
State aforesaid, under the name, style and title
of sTHE MlFFLIN COUNTY BANKf-issue
to be secured by bond and mortgage on real es-
tate, to be appraised by Ave men appointed BY
the Governor at three-fourths its cash value,
and joint and separate liability of all the Stock
holders-to have General Banking and Dis
counting privileges, with a Capital OF two hun
dred thoasand dollars, and the privilege of in-
creasing ii to four hundred thousand dollars.
VIM. Thompson,
John Mcdowell, Jr.,
Charles Naginey,
And. McFahane,
Davis Bates,
w. Reed,
Francis Mcclure,
john G. Sigler.
Lewistown, June p, 1851. je25-6m
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-11-19
CON,STNPTYON,

loo Dozen Table and Tea hnlss s
Forks, 50 dozen Brigtania Tssae and ies "a. n.
dozen silver plated do, eazsn silver asses
sale BY
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-11-19
Iren Fence, Hollow Ware, Water Pipes,
HIGHLY IMPORTANT TO FARMERS.
M. M. FAXON'S
attachment Of Iulcaaiztd India Rubber

attachment of PutcDaized India Rubber
Spring to The Tubes Of Grain Drills.
TUE undersigned having perfected arrangement for
The attachment of Gum Spring 10 the Tubes and
Drag Bars Of Grain Drills IL happy inform Farmers
and all others interested in the growing Of Wheat and
other grains, that he is prepared furnish GRAIN
DRILLS, wAh the above article attached the
notice. al his Foundry ia McVeytown, Pa seeders have
become almost indispensable article TO the Farmer
and he viii find that the attachment of the Gum Spring
viii enhance its value least onelaif al deien
ton and toHbe caused by the breaking Of wooden pins
is entirely done away with BY this arrange nleH and
man. boy perform nearly double the labor that he
could under the old plan, with much greater both
himself and horses. There need be the Spring
hteaking FOR IL there article that neither break,
rot or wear out, the Gum Spring that article and
hazard nothing IN saying that y Grain Drill Is the
pest IN construction. economical peT0rnsa nee,
ana therefore the most daFabie offered she agri
Satnfa public The feed arranged that II will sow
u. III II, and bushels per acre Persons desiring
"e os le coming seeding 10 send ia their
oasfs - cary as possible Direct 10 Mcyeytorsr M
nin county Pa, or r G. PRANCIScUs. Iewistoxn
=. ~ AAoN, hoilidagsburg. Blair CO.. Pa BOYER a.
bko, harrisburg, Pa, who are Authorized IN aet as
agents andfFom whom any Information BE- Al
tanned.
PRICE OF DRILLS, with ghe attachment s-s p.x
who already have ariss can have ana
The India Rubber spring attached 0r from Sie to &Is
grAiI branches OF The FOUNDRY BUSINESS sin
carried Or fox which orders respectfully solicited
NJ. ". PAXoS.
&cyeytown. June 10, 1885.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-11-19
agrlruIturaI, sc.
RECENT for Curing Beef and Pork.

Receipt for Curing Beef and Pork.
At this period in the season, when farmers
and others will soon be putting down their
winters, and we may add, their next years
supply of meat, it may be of service to re-
publish good receipt, which is as follows:
To gallon Of water,
Take II lbs of salt,
brown sugar,
or. saltpetre.
I potash.
In this ratio the pickle to be increased to
any quantity desired.
Let these be boiled together until all the
dirt from the salt and sugar (which win not
be q little1 rises to the top and is skinned
OF. Then throw the pickle into large tub
to ccol, and when cold, pour it over your beef
or pork, to remain the usual time, say
from felr TO six weeks, according to the size
Of the pieces, and the kind of meat. The
meat must be well covered with the pickle,
and it should not be put down for at least TIVE
days after killing, during which time Il should
be slightly sprinkled with powdered saltpetre.
Some have omitted the boiling of the pickle,
and found it to answer equally as we'll. L
will not, however, answer quite SO well. By
boiling the pickle, it is purifed-for the
amount of dirt which is thrown of by the
operation, frcm the salt and sugar, would
surprise one not acquainted with the fact.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-11-19
WILDWOOD ACADEMY.
Male and Female Institute.

THIS Institution is located at Shade Gap,
| Huntingdon county, Pa. The next session
will open the last Wednesday ef OciobeT- The
instruction in all the branches viii be thorough
and systematic. Students will have the prIFl-
lege Of boarding in the Institution or IN pirate
families
We wish it distinctly understood that we
want none to apply for admiltance whose moral
character is not good
A Commercial Department is annexed TO the
Institution.
Shade Gap is situated on the mail route be-
tween Mt Union Station on Penna- X H. and
ChsmbersbUrg. Eor further particulars address
sep24 W H. WOODS, Principal.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-11-19
New Arrangements.
PUMPS.

DURNHAM'S patent double acting LIFT
ID AND FORCE PUMPS, for general use,
suitable for mills, factories. railroad stations,
&C. They are also efficient Fire Engines. By
attaching hose TO them you can force water over
any house. Their simplicity gives them adVan-
tages over all other Pumps. For sale at the
Tin and Stove Store Of
ap30-6n ]. b. SELHEIMER.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-11-19
Kishacoquillas Seminary.
g ALEXANDER. Principal


UyHE Winter Session of this Institution opens
l on the 5th Of November, when every faell-
itT will be Afforded TO male and female pupils
for the ACQUISITION of solid and ornamental
education. It's friends and patrons may res
assured that every effort will be made 10 IN
crease its growing reputation and render it
WORTHY of the confidence and patronage OF all
Parents who wish their children removed g. Tar
as possible from temptation and the scenes OF
vice and immortality so common 70 large towns
and small villages, could not desire better To-
cation, as it is entirely in The country, and here
are no public houses where liquor Is sold with
in FIVE miles of the institution. The assistants
employed are eminentiy qualified by their ecu-
cation and ability for their profession. Lee
lures will be delivered on History, Geology,
Anatomy, and other scientific subjects.
TERMs.-Boarders, $500 per session Of 2l
weeks, $3.50 payable IN advance For this
sum the student IS entitled to Board, Tuition
and Furnished Rooms. Orphans and the daugh-
tiers of clergymen are charged half price for
the English Branches. Light, Fuel and Wash
ing at the expense Of the student. The usual
charges made for Music and the Languages.
The Pennsylvania Central Railroad, which
connects with Baltimore, Philadelphia, New
York and Pittsburg, passes through Lewisto"n
ten miles from the Seminary, at which place
students take the coach for Reedsville, and
there conveyances may be procured or If mott
fed, the Principal VIII meet them with con-
yeyance from the Seminar. For further par
ticulars address III. 5. ALEXANDER,
ocI-2m kishacoquiIlas, Miifiin CO.. Pa
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DONALD KENNEDY.

-Ss ia2 E4rrep s.. Rszs&ry. -Hss..
PsIcE sI,ge
Wholesale Asents- Srw Yark Cay, C. v csRIHst !
Barclay street, n. kinE, iss Bfo.dwsy; RusAIal Il
Clark, s-5 RFczdusxsA B. q ID Sands IsoFullrs s,H
r, w DHOTT l. Sons. PaEi4d-ipAl4, pbsss
Agents fss Pa Fer sale ~ =. J HOFFMAN sEtSs
NARY MARKS. Lewlstowa, and y, b. r. kgPAG|
Asr=saIo.R- Ejs+lt