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The RoBIN.-rhe Re- Tin is a most pleasant.
social, and useful bir6, that delights in no
society more than mans. Go anywhere in
the fields and gardens alone, an d these birds
will be beside you; sit down and .they will
stop too, and notify you of their presence. by
their merry songs. They are scattered all over
the American continent, from Mexico to Hud-
sons Bay, and retire at no season of the year
till their food fails.
They seek to build their nests near human
habitatiens, and will seek the same spot to
rear their young from year to year. We
have n instance of this in robin that for sew.
eral years has had its nest in the ship yard of
Mr.. John Currier, till at last, it has become
SO domesticated-so accustomed to the work
men and the noise Of the ship yard, that this
year it has built between the frames of the
ship. while the men were at work and even
hammering within few feet of her. So
much of a favorite has the bird became, that
her for accommodation Mr.. Currier will leave
off the plank over the nest till she has Matched
her brood Newburypor Herald.
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A Book for the Million!

ITJust pnbIished BY FRDERHgS Co. Book sellers and
staoners, Ne IA Court Street. Boston, Brief Treatise Of
- pages on Diseases Of the Sexual System Of
their symptoms and Northumberland by a physi
can OF The Boston Eieetic Hospital" This work also
contains scorehing exposure Of the deception and i'm
praeuced by advertising quaeks with OF til cir
names and locations Sold by periodical dealers generally
sent ny mall on the RECEIPT Of three postage stamps
Anuress BOX lsu2 Boston Post-ofice. ly5
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EMPLOYMENT FOR 10000 PERSONS

WE are dslrons Of Procuring Agent either Lady y
-. Genteinan) in every Town and County in the United
states TO engage in Genteel Business by which from
500 500 per Month can be realized Tor further par
ncuiars Address with stamp
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CERTIFICATES.

coRGfru.l
In the year 1852, discovered a small white
kernel on my breast, to which at that time maid
ttie attention. In the following years il increas-
cd In size, became sensitive To the touch n,,.eut
ted an inaamed appearance and was attended by
irritating sensations until the year 1857, when it
gre" fapiaiy, was accompanied with a singing
feeling in the frame and in short assumed every
indication of a Cancer. In November Of 1857 II
was operated upon by DIR. McAllster of Ellsworth
who cut il out Of the frame but not e.fec,ing "A
cure as II recommended swelling and assumed It's
former size and severity. AT this time Mr. En-
ward Wight having been cured Of a malignap,
cancer, anu having secured the remedy submitted
TO an operation by him, and the APPLICATION OF his
plaster drew the cancer completely FRI my breast
leaving ap oblang Of some two or three inches
depth, which has rapidly healed leaving no sting
twinge or pain VI any kind whatever. can un.
hesitatingly recommend all tina, may be troubled
in this manner to call upon Mr. Wight, and sub
mt 10 ms cure. The remedy is simple but eiee-
tive. A. D. pSGOOD
orIand, March ~, 1853
This may certify, that have been troubled
with cancer upon my lip for the last three years
have had it drawn from by the application
OF cancer plaster applied by Mr.. Edward Wight
oil TINS town,my lip Is now entirely healed no pain
whatever, and recommend any sufferer under
this disease to apply to Mr.. Wight.
SAMUEL FARNHAM.
BuckspOrt, March 81, 1858.
This may certify that l examined the cancer in
A. d. osgoods breast, before Mr.. Wight applied
his plaster, and found it to be growing VERY fast
and nearly beyond the reach of medical aid now
have the same cancer in my possession open to
examinations the wound in Mr.. Osgoods breast is
healed, and l consider it PERFECT cure re-
commend all who afflicted with this monstrous
disease to apply to Mr.. Wight and have it eradi-
Gated before il is too late,
NATHAN EMERSON, NJ. D.
0rland March 80, 1858. loft
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ELLSWORTH BOOK BINDERY

THE subscriber is now prepared to do
Binding of all kinds, and hopes that parties
having books will please bring them along as
soon as possible Particular attention paid to
Binding Music, Magazines, &c.
Also Newspapers bound strong, and at the very
lowest prices.
Persons residing at distance may rely upon
their Books being well bound, as the very best
Of stock will be used
r Persons in Bucksport, having work, are
requested to leave it ut Mr.. Emerys'.
GEO, W. PITTS.
Ellsworth, April %, 1858.
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Southern shield., 1858-10-02

TAKE NO THOUGHT FOR THE MoR- RoW.--'If the most anxious and un- happy men of the world, says Dr. Chal- mers, were examined as to the ground of their disquitude; it would be found, in nine hundred and ninety-nine cases out of the one thousand, that the pro- vision of this day was not the ground of it. They carry toward their i'm agination to a distant futurity, and fill it up with the spectres of melan- choly and despair. What world of unhappiness would be saved, if the things of the day, it's duties, employ ment, and services, were to occupy all our hearts as to tomorrow, how de- lightful to think that we have the sure warrant of God for believing that by committing it's issue in quietness to Him, when the future day comes, the provision of that day will come along with 1t. What I would like to impress upon all who are beset with anxieties about the future days they are to live in this world is, that daily bread is one of the objects it is agree able to the will of God that we should ask, for it is the very petition which the Son of God taught his disciples. We have a full warrant, then, for be- lieving that we shall get it, and ac- cording to that faith of our prayer, so will 1t be done unto you.
Southern shield., 1858-10-02

INFLUENCE OF THE MIND OVER THE BoDY.-We were speaking Of hand some men the other evening, and l was wondering why K. had so lost the beauty for which five years ago he was so famous. "Oh! it's because he never did anything,'' said B; Che never worked, thought, or suf- fered. You must have the mind chiseling away at the features, if you want handsome middle aged men," Since hearing that remark, I have been on watch to sec whether 1t is generally true--and it is. A hand some man, who does nothing but eat and drink, grows Aabby, and the fine lines of his features are lost; but the hard thinker has an admirable sculp- tor at work, keeping his features in re- pair, and constantly going over hls face to improve the original design.- Home Journal.
Southern shield., 1858-10-02

MAY A SCHooLMAsTER KISS A SCHooLMIsTREss ?-This question has been up for decision in the town of Palmer, Mass. It seems that the principal of leading school undertook to kiss female assistant. She-like all ladies that want to show proper shyness upon such occasions. and make folks think that they don't want to be kissed, resisted the gallant at tack just long enough to make the vic tory more sweet, and to give founda- tion to the story that the whole thing was against her will. The story of the transactioE got out, and the straightlaced school committee took 1t in hand. They declared that they couldn't stand it, and forthwith expell- ed the teacher. The people of the town, however, with an enlarged view of the fallibility of human nature, in tend to keep the teacher employed at their our expense.
Southern shield., 1858-10-02

DANDIES IN MAND.-The follow ing notice emanates from the Warsaw (R. I.) Telegraph:
 WANTED. -One hundred and seven ty-fve young men, of all shapes and sizes, from the tall, graceful dandy, with hair enough on his upperworks to stuff a barbers cushion. down tc the little upstart, The object is tc form Gaping Corps, to be in atten- dance at the church doors on eacf Sabbath, before the commencement ot devine service, to stare at the females as they enter, and make delicate anc gentlemanly remarks on their persons and dress. All wLo wish to enlist ir the above Corps, will please ap- pear at the various church doors next Sabbath morning, where they will be duly inspected, and their names, per sonal appearance and quantity ot brains registered in book kept fol that purpose, and published in the newspapers. To prevent a general rush 1t will be well to state that none will be enlisted whopossess intellectual capacities above that of an ordinary we'll bred donkey.
Southern shield., 1858-10-02
A ISLANDER REFUTED.-A clerg,

A ISLANDER REFUTED. clergy man was charged with having violent. ly dragged his wife from a reviva meeting, and compelled her to gc home with him. The clergyman lei the story travel along until he had fair opportunity to give it broadside Upon being charged with the offence he replied as follows.
 ''ln the first place, never have at- tempted to influence my wife in hel views, nor choice of meeting. Sec ondly, my wife has not attended any of the revival meetings in Lowell. IT the third place. have not atten- ded any of the meetings for any pur- pose whatever. To conclude: neith- CT my wife nor myself have any incli- nation to these meetings. Finally l never had wife,"
 NO.O~-~-N~~~ONO~-~~
 GVJ Joke with an inferior, and you tum- ble to the level of that inferior.
Southern shield., 1858-10-02

ge9~ An exchange tells story of the escape of Bishop Caper's cate chism from condemnation in Russell county, Alabama, and certain hard shell preacher who took alarm at some of its doctrines. The elder had things his own way at the meeting against the catechism, B., seated away back, wide awake and very shrewd man, spoke out:
 "Sir, do you know that you are speaking and inveighing against the laws of your country? You read the title page of the catechism; now read what is on the other side of that leaf, if you please'
 Reads: Entered according t6 the act of Congress, in the year of our Lord 1S47, by John Early"
 "There," t" continued B., who, to the confusion and dismay of the elder, followed up his advantage before the congregation, you see that book pass ed both Houses of Congress, and has been duly authorized, ant here you are trying to raise up the people against it.''
 The elder felt his position to be an awkward one for a good citizen-gave 1t up-the catechism was victorous.- It was paper bullet, but brought down the game.
Southern shield., 1858-10-02

MARRIED IN FUN.-The pleasant, sleepy town of Auburn, New York, is just at present, greatly exercised over a matrimonial case which was little out of the ordinary line. A young man and woman called upon one of the clergyman of the place, and requested to be united in the 'bonds.' They were both respecta- ply connected, and we'll known to his Reverence. Thinking the request rather strange, he suggested whether they were not joking, but they vowed by all the darts in the culver of cupid that they were in earnest. The gen tleman, thus assured, performed the delicate operation of making them "one and inseperable," his wife be- ing witness of the ceremony. The young couple departed, but Rumor, pertinacious hag that she is, got wind of the affair, and spread it over the town. The young scape-graces, find ing storm brewing came out and as serted that they were married only in fun!
 But the joke is likely to prove se- rious one. The knot that joins them for life has been solemnly tied, at their own request, and in presence of witness. It turns out that the lady and gentleman were both engaged to other parties who are mutually and ir reconcilably indignant at the perform
Southern shield., 1858-10-02

MoDEsTY IS QUALITY, &c.-A county public school superintendent in Alabama. not long since, was party to rather funny incident. He has frequently to examine teachers before giving them a certificate of competency to act as such. In one of the backwoods schools the trustees requested him to ascertain if young lady who ap- piled for leadership was able to fill the duties of the station. He according ly in- formed her that, at the request of the trus- tees, he would proceed to examine her. Drawing herself up to her full height and retreating to the opposite corner of the room, she exclaimed with virtuous indignation:
 "Pli have you know, sir, that you nor no other man shall erdmine mel"
 The young lady's mistake was soon ex- plained away, much to her relief and that of the superintendent and trustees.
Southern shield., 1858-10-02
gNiseGllanenlls.
From the Atlantic Monthly, for October. THE TELEGRAPH.

From the Atlantic Monthly, for October
 THE TELEGRAPH. Thou lonely Bay of Trinity,
 Ye bosky shores untrod, Lean, breathless, to the wbite-lipped sea And hear the voice of God From world to world His couriers fly, Thought-winged and shod with fire; The angel of his stormy sky
 Rides down the sunken wire. What saith the herald of the Lord ?- "The world slong strife is done Close welded by that mystic cord, Her continenE are one. "And one in h. t. as one in blood, Shall all ier peoples be; The hands of hnxBan brotherhood Shall clasp beneath the sea. "Through Orient seas, OCT Aries plain, And Asian mountains borne, The vigor O. the Northern brain Shall nerre the world outworn. "From cline to cline, from shore to shore, Shall thnll the mag ic thread; The new hometheus steals once more Tn fire that wakes the dead "Earth gray with age shall hear the strain Which Der her childhood rolled; For her the morning stars again Shall sng their song of old. "For, To! the fall of Oceans wall, Space mocked, and Time outrun !- And round the world, the thought of all Is as the thought of one " Oh. reverently and thankfully The mighty wonder own The deaf can hear, the blind may see The work Is Gods alone. Throb on, strong pulse of thunder beat From answering beach to beach Fuse nations in thy kindly heat. And melt the chains of each! Wild terror of the sky above, Glide tanned and dumb below Bear gently, Oceans carrier-dove, Thy errands to and fro! Weave on, swift shuttle of the Lord, Beneath the deep so far, The bridal robe of Earth's accord, The funeral shroud of war The poles unite, the zones agree, The tongues of striving cease! As on the Sea of Galilee,
 The Christ Is whispering, " Peace."
Southern shield., 1858-10-02
SWAMP LAND NUMBERS.


 JOHN D. THOMAS, General Land and Locating Agent, will furnish ''Numbers '' J or act as agent in locating ''Swamp Land Scrip" in any portion of the Helena Dis trict north of the base line.
 Having long resided in the country, being familiar with large portion of it and being personally acquainted with the Surveyor who first surveyed considerable portion of it, besides having spared no pecuniary expense or labor in procuring plats, together with said Surveyors '' field notes,'' he feels con fident that he can not fail to give general satisfaction to all who may favor him with their business. Address him at Helena or at Languille P. O., St. Francis county. References. - Gentleman generally in Phillips and St. Francis counties.
 May 8, 1858.
Southern shield., 1858-10-02

RICH VERD1cT.-The following was hand ed us for publication. It is said to be literal copy of the verdict 9f Jury inquest recently held in one of the Buchanan coun- ties of East Mississippi:
 eswe the gury swon to set on the boddy of an unknown ded man found betwn Wes- lemclcmore and henry Myers which we hey examined and flown to bee thomas Eazel which we have examd and are of oppinion he came to his death by his own immortality
 ~>~oo~~-~N~o>~~.~
 s9I In Sunday School, in the cen tral part of New York, an eminent divine was addressing the scholars, and in the course of his remarks said that he hoped that none had ever dis obeyed their parents, lied, or taken Gods name in vain. Here he was interrupted by little boy, of seven years, triumphantly exclaiming, ''I've done lem all at oncel"
Southern shield., 1858-10-02
TERMS OF ADVERT
For a square of 10 lines, first in. For each subseouent insertion

Fora square of 10 lines, first ins For each subsequent insertion,
 Any number of lines under 10, counted as one square; over 10 and under 20, counted as two squares, and advertisements of greater length in like proportion.
 Liberal deductions will be made to those who advertise by the year.
 ANNOUNCING CANDIDATES: State, Legislative or District offices. s1o % For County othces, 500 Tor IoWnsmp o1hces, 800 Communications of personal nature will be charged double price.
 Obituary notices, other than simple ma, nouncement of death, will be charged the usual advertising rates of $l per square.
Southern shield., 1858-10-02

FANCY DANCE IN TENNEssEB.-A cores pondent, writing from Lookout Mountain, Tenn, gives an interesting account of the many natural curiosities to be seen there, and thus speaks of one of the fancy dances that appear to be Gall the go" at Lookout Mountain:
 The gentleman encircles the lady's waist with his right arm, and takes her right hand in his left. Her left arm rests upon his right arm, and her cheek upon his shoulder.- This you will say is delightful-with pret- ty girl; but this is not all. The music strikes up, the dance begins, and the gentle man, by extending his left arm, brings the lady's face in contact with his own, her curls, if she has any, winding round his neck. This would be called kissing, if it were not dancing.
 The opinion of the hooser who was asked what he thought of this kind of dancing, is very expressive. He said that he thought ''the dancing wern't much, but the hugging was glorious.o l offer no criticisms upon the feminine delicacy or propriety of this mode of dancing. It does not lie in my mouth to condemn dancing-being so guilty a sinner, myself, in that regard. If were lady, might object to these dances, but being man, l do not. We certainly ought to be satisfied if they are. There is no established standard of propriety about this matter, and it is left to individual taste and local custom. In some places they are approyed-in others condemned-in all toll erated.
Southern shield., 1858-10-02
DISEASE AMONG OfsTERs.-The Wilmington (N. C.. ) Herald says:


 Wilmington (N. C.. Herald says;
 We understand that the oysters and clans which abound in such profuslon along our coast have become diseased. On opening them the contents are found to be perfectly black, and shriveled up, presenting quite sln- gular appearance. In consequence or this, ,..the saunders have stopped eating them altogether. Who can explain the cause of this mortality among oysters?
 GySince thou canst not be wholly hap py, take it in good part that thou art noE wholly unhappy.
Southern shield., 1858-10-02

CwA Louisiana editor speaks lightly of kissing. His object evidently IS to promote the interests of his own State. Sugar IS her staple, and he knows that kissing great ly reduces the demand for 1t. oN~~.~N.N.NNN~~~> EgTaking shelter from shower Tn an umbrella shop, is the night of impudence
Southern shield., 1858-10-02
R0cAIF SUTTON. Attorney and

Counselor at Law, and General Land Agent' nel- ena. Arkansas. will attend all the Courts of the various counties composing the first Judicial Cir cult of the State of Arkansas, and also the vari- ous Courts of the counties of Coahoma and lunl- ca. State of Mississippi. Particular attention pald to the collection of debts In any portion or Arkansas.
 Office in the room formerly occupied by Jas. T. Crary [Sept. P, 1855.
Southern shield., 1858-10-02
Droffssional Gar0s.
pr. R. G. EDWARDS. Dental Sur

geons, having located permanently in Helena, offers his services to the public. He will do all business in careful neat manner,-will plate teeth; insert them without CLASPS OR SPRINGS, on atmospheric principles. He will take particular pains to preserve children teeth by timely appli- cations.
 Teeth extracted without pain, if the patient de- sires chloroform. References can be given to the best men in Memphis and other cities.
 NG-Ohice in M. Hollands Jewellery Store, one door above the Post-ofice. [July 3l, '5S.
Southern shield., 1858-10-02
From the St. Louis Republican. 2lst. Singular Balloon Ascension.

On Friday last a man named Wilson made an ascension from the Fair Grounds. at Centralla, Illinois, in balloon belong ing to Brooks, the 3ronaut. He descended about eighteen miles distant. at the farm of Mir. Harvey. After the graphing iron had been made fast, Harvey, to amuse his children, one boy aged about four years. and the other a girl of eight years, placed them in the basket car and permitted them to ascend several times as high as the rope would allow. Unexpectedly the grappling iron shipped from the fathers hand and the balloon, with its precious freight, was waited out of sight. The distress of the parent knew no bounds. The peril of his children he considered imminent, for what assurance had he that they would not be borne into some dense forest, where they would be overtaken with hunger before they could be found, or perhaps descend into some lake or stream and drowned? As soon as it was possible an Extra was issued at Cen tralia, and the whole neighboring country placed on the alert to watch for the balloon and children.
 Saturday morning at day-break, 6 far mer near New Carthage, forty three miles distant from MT. Harvey's place, discover ed the balloon suspended in the air, attach ed by the graphing rope to tree in his yard. He immediately hauled the balloon down, and found the youngest child asleep in the bottom of the basket, and the eldest carefully watching over her little brother. They had been waited about by different currents of air throughout the night, and had come to halt but a little while before they were relieved.
 The story the girl told was that as the balloon ascended she cried piteously to her father to pull it down. She said she passed over town where she saw a great many people, to whom she likewise appealed at the top of her voice. This place was Gen. tralia. The balloon was seen to pass over there, but the people little imagined it carri- ed two persons in such danger. Her little brother cried with cold, and the heroic girl took off her apron, covered him and got him to sleep. In handling the ropes she hap pened to pull one which had the effect of bringing the balloon down, and although no understanding the philosophy of the movement, she was quite content to keep the valve open, so long as by so doing she found she approached the earth.
 The youthful aerial voyagers were in the balloon about thirteen hours and quarter It may easily be imagined that among the neighbors were they landed they were the objects ofmuch curiosity and interest. The girls presence of mind and loving consider ation for her brother, may well entitle he1 to remembrance, while the incident itself was of such a remarkable character that We opine it will not soon be forgotten in that section.
 The boy and girl were conveyed home as soon as practicable, and it is needless tc say were received with outstretched arms.
Southern shield., 1858-10-02
LOOK SHARPt

NOTICE is hereby given, to all persons knowing themselves to be indebted to RICH ARD MOORE, either by note or account to come forward and make immediate set clement. Money want and money must nave. And Tn view of hard times and the scarcity Of money throughout the country, am compelled to adopt the cash system ex- clusively. May 8, 1858,