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Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1858-07-15
New Series---Vol. III, No. "a.
GounlttuIcats0tgs.
For the Gazette.
TOT UtS NO@ettC.
KILLING BIRDS, SQUIRRELS, &c.

AAAhhhAfo W.
There are these who allow themselves to be
called men, and even members ef church,
who, whenever they happen to see bird
hopping around merrily on a tree or fence
and warbling it's delightful lays, or squirrel
frisking about ON q tree, are SO destitute of all
humane feelings as to kill, wantonly, these
creatures that were created by an almighty
hand to Ice and fulfil their destiny | have
seen boys, and even persons who were grown
up-l will not call them men, howeyer-shout-
ing, and throwing stones and clubs, and nltl%
king noise enough, while in hot pursuit of q.
defenceless little squirrel, to be heard about
fourth of mile, inducing some of their
more peaeeable neighbors to believe that they
had become crazy, or that ''the man with the
poker" was after them.
But the poor innocent birds must also be-
ware of these wolves, for persons Of this cast
OF mind think it is a small thing to pick up a
stone and kill them whenever they have an
opportunity to do so, and then perhaps leave
their lileless bodies lying on the ground to be
devoured by flies and worms 1t might be
supposed that an Arab or wild Hottentot
would perhaps behave thus but it is a sad
thought indeed that such uncalled for cruelty
should be practiced in a civilized country.
How can a sane person ever take delight in
thus killing the beautiful and useful birds and
squirrels? 0, base cruelty! thus to destroy
the birds that render our forests, our groves,
and our fields vocal by their life-awakening
songs. 0, base cruelty to destroy, for sport,
the little squirrels that inhabit our woodlands
and our fields, and give rational beings lessons
of industry and peacefulness Boys, take q!
warning; never kill the birds or squirrels for
sport. How lonely would be the fields and
groves without the soft, sweet and melodious
strains which you hear the birds sing, and
how pleasant it is to see the little squirrels
skipping around on the trees and fences
Birds and squirrels, like everything else THAI.
purpose. Then let them lire
A LOVER OF THE BEAUTIFUL.
Near Belleville, July 2, 1858.
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What Encouragement does for
Children.

How many parents make a sad mistake
in considering their duty done if they re-
prove or correct their children when in fault
They go upon the principle that to do right
Is no more than the child's duty, needing
no praise. \ word of approval for 4 good
act, often does more to encourage its repe-
tition than thousand reproofs for contra
ry course. The distinguished painter,
Benjamin West, referring to the fact that
his mother kissed him eagerly when he
showed her a likeness he had sketched of
his baby sister, remarked "That kiss
made me a painter" We knew little
farmer boy, whose impulses were good, but
he had only been accustomed to hear his
trivial faults spoken of, and he finally came
to consider that the only acts he could do
worthy Of notice were bad ones, and he
lost all ambition to try to do well. But on
one occasion the boy overheard converse
ton in an adjoining room, between his
motherand the family physician Thcphy-
sician, partly in fattery to the mother it is
true, remarked that :" her boy was bright
lad, with good sympathies, and would
doubtless make a good and great man" or
words to that effect. The expression sunk
deep into the child's heart The fact that
one, for whose opinion he had great re-
spect, thought it possible for him to accom-
plish anything worthy, stirred his ambition,
and he made new resolve to be not only
great but also good He has since filed
many stations Of usefulness in society and
in the church, and we have often heard
him attribute all efforts he had made to do
right, to those simple words of the physi-
cian
Take another instance: A little lad re-
ceived from an uncle the gift of two pen
MES. These were to him quite treasure,
for pocket money was something he knew
nothing Of Some time after a missionary
agent called, and pictured in glowing terms
the visit of the Flat-head Indians who
came from beyond the Rocky Mountains in
search of the White-man's book that told
about the Great Spirit. The little boy lis
tened to the narrative until his sympathies
became interested, and going to his moth
er he asked for one Of his pennies which
she had kept laid away for him, and brought
it to the agent to help buy Bibles for the
poor Indians. The agent, who was ven-
cradle minister, took the lad upon his knee
and talked to him of Zacheus who gave
half of his goods to the poor, and express
sed hope that he too would perhaps some-
time teach the word of God to the heath
en-. The boy was previously of nervous,
desponding temperament, and had few lofty
aspirations, or rather hopes but he was
changed from that hour. If so good man
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MONKEYS AT MALACCA.

In the afternoon we used to paddle gen
tly up Monkey Greek, to enjoy the cool
shade of the forest and amuse ourselves
Passing clear of the belt of the Mangrove,
we soon floated among the luxurlant yege-
tation of the Indian jungle, the underwood
here and there giving place to small patch
es of grass or weed Large allgators
which had been ashore on either bank,
launched themselves slowly into the creek,
or turned round and kept steady watch
with their cruel lookingyellow Bright
colored iguanas and strange shaped lizards
shufned along the banks, or lay on the
branches of trees, putting themselves up
so as to look like nothing earthly the
shrill call of the pea hen, and the eternal
chattering of monkeys gave life and ami
nation to the scenes. Pushing our canoe
in amongst the overhanging wild vines
and creepers so as to hide her, we sat
quietly awaiting the monkeys, and not
long before they commenced their gambols
to attempt to frighten us; string Of black
ones came breaking through the trees with
frantic cries, and threw themselves across
the creek and back again with amazing
energy; then hoarse sound made us turn
suddenly to meet the gaze of facealmost
human, with long grey beard, which
was earnestly watching us through the
foliage of withered tree; bring gun 10
the shoulder, and the old mans head would
be seen to leap away upon the dispropor-
tionate body of some ape. But nothing
could equal in ludicrous interest, family
monkey scene taking place in some clear
spot at the base Of tree. There, respect
table papa might be seen seated against the
roots, overlooking the gambols of his child,
while with fond solicitude his better half,
a graceful female monkey, was employed
turning aside the tufts of grass, as if seek
ing for nuts or berries for the little one
then she would clutch the little rascal and
roll over with him in all the joyousness
of a young mother, and he shreked, pouted
and carcssed as any little boy might have
done the whole scene was burlesque
upon human nature. Unable to con-
tain ourselves any longer, We burst into
roars of laughter The father leaped at
once on neighboring branch, and shaking
it with rage, grinned at US through very
spiteful set of teeth; the lady screamed;
the baby squealed and jumped to her breast,
clapped It's little arms round her neck, and
its legs around her chest, and then she was
off with bound, papa followed and cover
ing up her retreat with yenomous grins at
us, whom he evidently regarded as only
superior breed Of apes.-Quehah, By Capt
CaSc0rRe.
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NOTICE.-We, the undersigned, give no
~ tice, agreeably to the laws of Pennsyl.
vania, that we intend making application to
the next session of the Legislature of Penn
sylvania for the incorporation of Rank, to
be located in the borough of Lewistown,
county Of MifHin, and State of Pennsylvania.
under the name, style and title of THE
MIFFLIN COUNTY BANK" issue to be
secured by bond and mortgage on real estate
to be appraised by three men appointed by
the Governor, at three -fCurths its cash value,
and joint and separate liability of all the
stockholders, to have general banking and
discounting privileges with a capital Of One
Hundred Thousand Dollars, with the privilege
of increasing it to Five Hundred Thousand
Dollars,
VIM. Cummins, VIM. Thompson,
Davis Bates, Thomas Reed,
John Henry. John d. Nageny.
Alexander Reed, VIM. Beatty,
VIM. NJ. Fleming, Abner Thompson.
Lewistowp, June "a, 1S5S.-6m
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4 Hiqhmanman IhrasLed by Girl

A Hfghwayman Trashed by a Girl
As a peasant-girl named Melaine Robert,
daughter of small farmer near Corbeil,
France, was proceeding to Essonnes, lately,
a man armed with a thick stick suddenly
presented himself and summoned her to
give up her money Pretending to be
greatly alarmed, she hastily searched her
pocket, and collecting some small pieces
of coin, held them out to the man, who,
without distrust, approached to take them;
but the moment he took the money, Mel
aine made a sudden snatch at the stick,
and wrestling it from his hand, dealt him
so violent a blow with it across the head
that she. felled him to the ground. She
then gave him sound thrashing, and in
spite of his resistance, forced him to ac-
company her to the Commissary Police.
If all the ladies would act as spiritedly
as Miss Melaine, they might safely walk
alone at night, and not compel ungallant
grumblers to escort them. We don't know
however, that it is not better there are not
MANY Miss Melaines. Husbands would
have hard time Of it; the wives who
now only use the tongue would use the
broomstick, and those who now flourish the
broomstick would get bolder and take to
the tongs.
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U 1G lllNS4 q RRA.
THE COTTAGE HOME.


From John Bowers Collection-Air, Oh, susannah.'
! dreamed a dream the other night
When all around was still;
thought saw my cottage white
Upon yon how'ry hill;
The grass-pat green before the door.
The porch with vines oergrown
Were lovely as they were before.
When that cottage my own
CHoRus-Oh, rumsellerl that home
That home of thine,
That pleasant home, that happy home
That cottage home mine.
The gravel walks so white and straight,
With flower banks each side,
That led down to the wicket gate,
Where Willie used to ride:
The locustS DER the path that grew,
The willow boughs that swayea
All told me with tale most true,
That there my Mary played.
The silver lake, so calm and clear
Along whose banks I've strayed,
So often with my Lucy dear,
To watch the sunlight fade;
The pearly streams that sweetly run,
The gardens foot along,
And murmuring fount as bright as they
All sang the mournful song.
The window toward the garden gate,
That looked out TO the west
Where that loved being used to wait,
Who made my home so blest
Was closed-the sombre curtain hung
And no loved form there,
Nor voice the evening song that sung,
Or breathed the evening prayer.
Silence hung round that happy home,
Where once, SO light aud free,
Ny laughing children used 70 come
And dance around my knee;
And she, who that homes delight,
In constant beauty shone
Around the cheerful hearthstone bright
Now all was still and lone.
Yes, that loved wife has gone to rest,
In death her heart IS bound;
Her babes are sleeping on her breast
Beneath yon grassy mound:
And am wandering lone and strange,
No master Of my will
Ny home. my happy home is changed
To home behind the still.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1858-07-15

Terrible 4ccideat-Wear are panied to an
nounce the occurrence of sad catastrophe,
the result it is to be feared, of carelessness.
1t appears that about noon on Tuesday Of
last week, five men and two boys ascended
the shaft at the Thompsontown colliery, in
a car resting on a cage When within a
few inches Of the top, pin on which the
cage rests when it reaches the top, was
pulled out too soon, and the car was not on
a level with the platform sufficiently to per-
NIT it to be rolled off the cage. In this
position two of the wheels of the car were
rolled off the cage; but it was found i'm
possible to get the other wheels off. a
signal was given to the engineer, who
could not see the position of the cage, to
hoist a little. Unfortunately, it was hoist
ed too high; the car tilted, was freed en-
tirely from the cage, and the next instant,
with its freight Of precious lives, consist
ing of four men and two boys, was dashed
doocn the shaft, a perpendicular deph Of
t,eo hundred and forty .teet The remains
of the unfortunate men and boys were, af-
ter the occurrence, removed to the surface
in shockingly mutilated condition. Two
of ths men killed, named Sullivan and
Kenwich, leave families. The other two,
one of whom was named Brennan, were un-
married. The names of the two boys we
have not learned
This is one of the most terrible mining
accidents which has ever happened in this
county, and we grieye to say that it is one
attributable alone to carelessness. If mi
ners themselves would only, as a body, be
as careful as their employers and bosses are
solicitous for their safety, we should not be
called on SO often to note these distressing
casualties Miners Journal,
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B3-A Liverpool England paper says
that two vessels, of greater length than the
Leviathan, are being built at that city
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THURSDAY, JULY Is, 1858.

as he thought the minister to be, had ven
tured to hope that he could ever accom-
plish anything, he would certainly try. A
few subsequent words that the best way to
be good is to seek an interest in the Sa-
Viour's precious blood, and the aid of the
Holy Spirit in striving to follow the exam
pie OF Christ's life on earth, was the means
OF leading that boy to seek, and ever after
strive to pursue an exalted christian course
OF conduct. We have heard him attribute
all his future efforts for the good of others,
to the simple incident we have related in
his own words. Could we trace back to
their sources, the springs Of human actions
how many thousands Of instances could be
found, where a single word has Influenced
all future action We have often compar-
ed these influences, trifing in themselves,
to the tongue &. e., the frog moved by
the switch upon the railroad track, which
one can move with his finger; yet it is the
point which keeps the ponderous engine up
on the straight track, or if wrongly placed,
starts it aside, when it is perhaps soon hurl-
ed down a steep embankment to certain de-
struction.
Parents, watch these turning points in
your child's life; and while you reprimand
for errors, do not forget to mingle words of
Observation-Disclosures 4griculturia.
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nea-E Energy and perseverance are success,
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CuIlar lO IHaU oldIe
Jim Crow Canon, Snow Point,
Happy Valley, Wild Cat Bar,
Ground Hogs Glory, Paradise,
Red Dog, Nary Red,
HelPs Delight, Dead Mule Canon
Jackass Gulch, Blue Belly Ravine,
DEVILS Basin, Gas 1Iill
Bogus Thunder, Dead Mans Bar
Ladies Canon, Wild Goose Flat,
Dead Wood, Sluice Fork,
Last Chance, Ladies Valley,
Miller's Defeat, Brandy Flat,
Gouge Eye, Shinbone Peak,
Greenhorn Canon, Graveyard Canon,
Loafer Hill, Gridiron Bar,
Puke Ravine, Seven.up Ravine,
Shanghai Hill, Gospel Gulch,
Mad Canon, Hen Roost Camp,
Plug head Gulch, Loafer's Retreat,
Shirt tail Canon, Chicken Thief Flat,
Guano Hill, Lousy Ravine,
Slap Jack Bar, Humpback Slide,
Skunk Gulch, Hungry Camp,
Rattlesnake Bar, Lazy Mans Canon,
Quack Hill, Swellhead Diggings,
Coon Hollow, Mud Springs,
Muderer's Bar, Logtown,
Whisky Bar, Cavote Hill,
PepporBox Flat, SklnHint,
Poor Mans Greek, Git-up-and-git,
Poverty Hill, Poodletown.
Niger Hill, American Hollow,
Humbug Canon, Gopher Flat
Greasers' Camp, Yankee Doodle,
Seventy-Six, Gold Hill,
Bloomer Hill, Stud Horse Canon,
Christian Flat, Horsetown,
Piety Hill, Pancake Ravine,
Grizzly Flat, Bob Ridley Flat,
Rough and Ready, Petticoat Slide,
Hogs Diggings, Centipede Hollow,
Rat Trap Slide, One Eye,
Ragtown, Chueklehead Diggings
Brandy Gulch, Nutcake Camp.
Pike Hill, Push Coach Hill,
Sugar Loaf Hill, Mount Zon.
Liberty Hill, Seven by Nine Valley
Port Wine, Puppytown,
Poker Flat, Barefoot Diggings,
Love Letter Camp, Paint Pot Hill.
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Ntning Localities Peculiar to Caiyor-
nia.-In Puts Golden Songster-a collec-
ton of original California songs, there is
the following curious list of localities pc
cnliar to that State.
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4HEA. Fruit and Ornamental TREES,
4sSssE Straw wberry, Raspberry, Currant, and
%&VaS Gooseberry Plants, in great variety.
- Inquire of VIM, BurLER, Lewistown.
Pa, or J. E. JOHNSTON, Agent,
augI3 Trenton, New Jersey
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THE MODEL CHURN.
SPAIY'S PATENT
Atmospheric Barrel Churn

WILL make Butter, uf better quality, from
W given quantity Of Cream, than ny other use. Ii
IL constructed ia such that the whole reel
dasher, be removed (whoIe) from the inside Of
ChurH BY simply uHscrew ng the handle end The dash
er 10 The square OF The hole The peculiar construction
0 iha Gasher agitates the in well
the sidss giving It rotary motion, aud preventing the
cream from revolving wiih he ddsher after becomes
thick They also gather the butter quicker and better
They have Tubes In The lid for the purpose Of letting the
escape fast as It and admitting the fresh
TO pass through The churH while In operation After
curnng the dashrrs be removed perfect ciean-
ing. The Churn is then clear Of all mpedmenIs in the
way Of removing the butter. For sale by
+. @. FRANCISCUS.
LewisinEn. June 10. ISIS.
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he West Branch Insurance Co.
or LOCK HAVEN, Pa,


ySURES Detached Buildings, Stores. Mer-
,5anIise, Farm Property, and other Build
!. and their contents, at moderate rates.
DIRECTORS.
a, John J. Pearce, Hon. G. c. Harvey,
s,n B. Hall, T. T. Abrams,
ssres A. Mayer, D. II. Jackman,
s,rIes Crist, w Waite,
:-..r dickinson, Thos Kitchen.
Hon. G. G. HARVEY, Pres.
T. T. ABRAMS, Vice Pres.
T5as Kitchen, Sec'y.
REFERENCES.
ansel H. Lloyd, Thos. Bowman, d. d.
A. Winegardner, VIM, Vanderbilt,
4 Mackey, VIM. Fearon.
White, DR.. J. s. Crawford,
ines Quiggle, A. Updegraf,
.6a w. Maynard, James Armstrong,
iJo. Simon Cameron, Hon. VIM. Bigler.
I77Agent for Miffiin county. G. w. STEW
iRT, Esq. ap23
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-09-18
Wyandott City, May Is. IsSs.
Turner & Subway,

| MANUFACTURERS and Wholesale Dealers
ltl in Harnesses, Saddles, Trunks, Valises,
Horse Collars, Hides, Leather, Saddlery, Hard
ware, Coach Trimmings, Buffalo Robes, Whips,
0vershoes. Fly Nets, &c. Store No. 10. Second
Street. Alton. Ill.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-09-18
The Liberal Mind.

In religion, politics, medicine, art or
science, what is the true course? To CEN
sure all who differ from US ? to condemn
all who depart from our rule of faith,
practice and belief ? Is the world so mar
row, the universe so crampeG, that but one
class of minds can rule ? Who are to be
the rulers ? With whom are the keys of
the kingdom of heaven =? Who shall de-
eide veXed questions-thou or | ?
Surely, we of this nineteenth century
have received all light, all knowledge; all
the heights are fdthomed, all the depths
are sounded, there is no more to learn.
This thought was rife in the ages of the
past. Calvin breathing flames and threats,
against Servetus, found heresy in every
line of his treatises." Has Calvin's spirit
passed with the times in which he lived
Dare Fenelon or Charming give voice
to their firm convictions of the truth
Can Harvey speak, Hahnemann utter him
self, or Priessnitz pour forth his libation
Nay, truth must be fettered, she shall
have no voice nor language there is nc
place for her in the whole earth. Shu
yourself up to your own opinions. |.
there window in your soul though which
may flash one ray of sunshine Close the
shutter, bar the easement, light is danger
GUS, in darkness only there is saIety
Progress is perdition, and the libera
mind that respects the convictions o
Others, and loves truth for its own sake
is more to be feared and condemned thai
the terrors of the inquisition, or the chain
in 8" the castle of Giant Despair. p West
ern Water Cure Journal.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-09-18
Approach Of Autumn.

As soon as the harvest is past the naked
fields remind us that we are on the turn
of the season--the red and yellow leaves
are already making their appearance on
the forest trees, and soon the voice of the
Katy-did and light of the glow-worm will
usher in the autumnal evening. How
short the time seems since spring was with
us, so swiftly do the seasons pass. The
years of human life have very aptly been
compared to the degrees of longitude
which shorten as we approach the poles.
The ardent youth thinks the years of fear
full length until he attains maturity, when
they seem shorter, and increase with every
subsequent period of life's journey until
he exclaims with Job, my days are
swifter than a weaver's shuttle"
Autumn is most delightful season,
teeming with the fruition of the year-the
harvests are gathered, the fruits are ripe,
and plenty abounds-it infuses a asoothing
and tranquilizing influence over the mind
and disposes to contemplation and graft
tude.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-09-18
The Gold Huniers-Making Ready.

1t will be seen by our advertising COL
umns that the gold crusade has already
commenced. Some three or four parties
will leave Kansas City within the next
fortnight, for Pixies Peak and the head
streams of the Arkansas and South Platte.
These parties are mostly young men,
many of them Injured to life in California
and Oh the western plains. They are not
men who 60 without knowing what they
are to encounter, or with vague idea of
what is before them. They will be well
provided with all equipments necessary
to pass the winter in an uninhabited coun-
try, and expecting to pass such winter.
But knowing the advantages of thorough
prospecting of the country this fall, and
the securing of advantages which an early
location only can give, they are prepared
to meet all inconveniences for the profits
resulting.
We have no doubt but that for the large
majority, next spring will be soon enough,
and the best time for starting as living on
the plains between Kansas City and the
mines is but pastime during the spring
summer and fall, and provisions and means
for passing the following winter will be
ample. These considerations, however,
to our western men, are of secondary i'm
portance. Their lives have been spent in
adventure. and unless there is some hard
ship to be encountered, the charm is want.
ing. We have no fears for those who are
now preparing to start, but every conf.
dence that they will realize all that they
may reasonably expect,-Kansas CitS
Journal.