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Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-03-10
CHAPTER II.

James Townley, when he first heard the
voice of the ruffian at the entrance of the
room, had hidden himself under some
clothes, in the hope that they had not seen
him. Nor did he hope in vain, for when
we were taken out of the cave, it was Les
ter and myself only, 50 that our position
was not hopeless, as we lay on our bed of
leaves. We still hoped that the rest of our
party would return, and Townley would
tell them what had become of us, and then
the rest would be easy, for they could ca
sy follow our trail. This l hoped would
be the case, but still it was uncertain, SO
that we live in hopes and fears.' As we
lay conversing, the captain of the ruhians
came in with some water for us to drink
but no food for us to eat. "There now
said he after we had slaked our thirst,
You better not try to come out of this
ere cave, for if you DO you just git shot
as soon as ye set foot out the cave" Then
going out Of the cave, we were left to our
selves A perfect silence ensued which
was broken only by thee deep heavy
breathing of William Lester, to which
plainly told that he was in deep distress.
| broke the silence with Lester, "what dc
you think they are going to do with us ?
Starve us to death, of course, but it is not
the thoughts Of death, even in this horrible
the image of Alma Graham, and she reachc,
out her pale thin hand towards me, as il
appealing for hclp.' And / cannot ban.
ish it from my sight What shall ! do
What shall | do
"Oh Goit,s Aima'S uojcc, said Lester
with great emotion. Perhaps we may yet
have the plea sure of seeing her and our
selves both safe, for | still have Il hope tina
our party may return and then Townlc,
will tell them what has become Of us
Then the rest will be co@y, for they cal
easily follow our trail-herc | was inter
rupted by the sudden retreat Of our captor
in 4 hurried way, there wa two more o
them, two Ladies. instantly SAW b,
Lester that one of tha i.r&i.s wuS Alma
both of them wore upon their countenrnre
evidence of great beauty. But twas near
ly worn off by de- pair. At thi, momen
, We heard the tread Of horses, aud in an
other minute our party entered, headed b
l Jim Townley. The rohber surrcnderc
= without any resi- tance, and our manaclc
were removed.
} Testers jpy, at once more meetin
Alma safe and sound, nearly oyorcom
, him. However H. contrived to tell hC
k who he was, before clasping her in his en-
- brace; but after she heard who he va
a they rushed together; but L will not a
" tempt to describe their joy at meeting,
It will leave it to your imagination bciio
- ing that it will be much better done, f
Q believe me, words cannot express what ii
II agnation can conceive
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NOTHING TO DO.

There is class of people who profess
a willingness to work, but constantly as
sert they find nothing to do. That this
complaint should be so often made by the
young, is indeed lamentable.
There sits healthy young friend he
has lately fallen in possession of some
thousands of dollars by the decease of his
father. He is full of energy and hope,
and the thousand mischevious actions with
which he tantalizes others shows his capac-
ity and desire to be busy--but he has
nothing to do.
Some years ago the father of this same
young man came to this city to find en-
ployment. He had no foolish pride, that
this and that occupation would not be re-
Specialize but he resolved to work. The
first offer for employment was rendered by
bIicklayer l was accepted, and for
the small amount of fifty cents day, for
six months he pursued the business of mere
tender to bricklayer and mason. Then he
became an apprentice, and so gradually
up to master workman; he contracted
largely; prudence was his watcbword ,and
accumulation was the result He married
notable woman, whose thrift was only
equalled by his own. Years passed away,
and one Of the heaviest capitalists was the
prudent bricklayer; He was, however,
cut off in the prime of life, and his large
estate was mainly bequeathed to an only
son. But marke the difference between
the getting and spending of this property.
! The young gentleman we have just in
troduced is that son and heir. He has
just graduated without honors at neigh.
boring university, but he cannot make
choice OF any profession, for all the world
says to him, you are rich enough why
should you work ~ So he will probably
be lettering in the vineyard all his days
perhaps a spendthrift, with all his fine
estate, vagabond! And now comes the
question, of what avail is wealth to such
inheritors? Is not gold sometimes tho
curse instead of the blessing, when thus
perverted! One father tolls anxiously
day and night to amass the golden store
he gains it-he des-his successor employs
his days and nights in spending it. Lux
ury, amusement, idleness, misused powers
dissipate it, and the wreck of fair body
,, and an immortal mind closes the history.
Where is the wrong! Is not labor i'm
!, properly estimated by all classes of socie-
ty? Is not wealth unduly magnifed p
4 And who sows the seeds which create this
a moral waste! Fond fathers, indulgent
o mothers, teach your children early the
a laws upon which all true happiness de-
pends-give them employment; let there
be no drones in the hive Show them thu
IS true value of riches--never pamper the
IS appetite, never fatter a coxcomb-pride o
dress, but show them the great law Of ap
:, Proclamation in right direction, and hav
ing done thus, the class of those who yawr
out existence, having nothing to do, vii
gradually become extinct.
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SPURGEUN S GEMS.

What is it that makes the young man
devote himself, as a missionary, to the
cause of God, to leave father and mother,
and 20 into distant lands 1t is thing
of power that does it it is the gospel.-
What is it that constraius yonder minister,
in the midst of cholera, to climb up that
cracking staircase, and stand by the bed
of some dying creature who has that dire
disease? 1t must be thing of power
which leads him to venture his life; it is
love of the cross of Christ which bids him
do it. What is that which enables one
man to stand up before multitude of his
fellows, all unprepared it may be, but de-
termined that he will speak nothing but
Christ, and him crucifed What is it that
enables him to cry, like the war horse of
Job, in battle, Aha and move glorious
in might! 1t is thing of power that
does it it is Christ cruci6ed. And what
emboldens that timid female to walk down
lhdI uulh iuiC soiiiC NNV SNSHliiS1 tuut out
may go and sit beside the victim of con-
tagious fever? What strengthens her to
GO through that den of thieves, and pass
by the prohigate and profane! What in
fuences her to enter into that charnal
house of death, and there sit down and
whisper words of comfort Does gold
make her do it? They are too poor to
give her gold. Does fame make her do
it! She shall never be known nor writ
ten among the mighty women of this earth
What makes her do it! Is it love of mer.
it! No; she knows she has no desert be,
fore high heaven, What impels her to it
1t is the power, the thing OF power it il
the cross of Christ she loves it, and sh
therefore says,
Wee the whole realm Of nature mine.
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CHOICE POET RY.

DEAR COLONEL TATE AT time like the present.
when Domestic Treason stands unblushingly IN our
Senate and Congress Halls, thought 1t opportune' 10
republish the following lines to the memory oi ue
Father of his Country" composed couple of years
past; as believe it necessary for every Conservative
and Union loving citizen speak out believing that il
the presen, unscrupuous and neonguous party secure
tenure of office the Statues of WAsHsGTos, WEB
srER, a CALHouS and Clay would be cast aside for
,hose of ARNOLD BEER aud the sainted JoHs BRows.
remain, Dear Sir
Yours,
d. r. MckTERNAN
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SABBATH READING.
LOOK UP.


Look up the futures all beforel
There let the past deep buried lie
While life still nerves the arm to do,
Let hope yet fire the soul TO try.
o, bow not down before the blast,
But stand crectly, firm and strong;
And bravely meet the opposing fate,
What tho the struggles fierce and long
Yes, bare your arm, and raise your head,
And let your gaze b. upward still;
The palm Of victory lays before,
And you shall grasp it, ifyou will
The world may seek to keep you down;
But that the world can never do,
If strong IN cOncious truth and right,
Your purpose firm, you firm pursue.
The men who've made living mark,
And won a name which ne'er can die,
Have toiled tbro years Of doub, and gloom
Up to their immortality.
How bright the gencrative scroll,
Which marks tn. long, descended line,
That bort the sacred ark Of truth
Adown the dusky slopes Of tine
They've often on the scoffods deck,
And often in the lonely cell
Maintained the dignity Of right,
And triumphed over death and hell.
o, fainting soul, fresh courage take,
While deeds like these immortal shine
II thou wilt struggle to the end,
The victory must and Will be thine.
And in that toll each drop Of sweat
Shall flash jewel in thy crown;
The world may strew your path with thorns,
But 1t can never put you down.
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s6S- The evening clouds we see were
made to-day and of such triaes as the
breaths of singing birds the melted jewelry
of the morning dews, the silver night-dress
of the rivers and the voice of prayer. Ik
is the heaped-up utterance of yesterd
DIN, blue and beautiful, it is a21
ted mountain, though men
cloud. (
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-03-10

BEINGS AND Books" Books are the
windows,' we are told, " through which
soul looks out" If so, how careful should
we be to have those windows always in a
condition to picture the truth, and never
to lead US a>tray by depicting as facts
what are only the result Of their own de-
prayity and ,mcleanness, We should take
fully as much pains to choose associates
And yet, with all our care in selecting the
one, how blindly we submit ourselves to
in intimacy with the other. Take the
most circumspcct young lady, who would
be shocked at the bare idea of private
communion between herself and woman
Of known looscncss of principle--is she
equally shocked at taking to the privacy
of her chamber book just as equivocal
Yet that book is as suggestive Of evil as
any con6dant could be, if entertaing simi
lar opinions.
If books be the windows Of the soul, ,"
what indclliblc impressions of impurity
they must leave upon the mind, when they
are bcgrimcd with filthy thoughts, and
stained with gaudily colored, but sensual
inspirations' Many a ruined girl may
trace back her first false step to the sug'
gcstions of some forid novel. Many q
villain on the gallows may attribute his
taste for murder to its awaking by some
chiyralous tale of blood. BE careful, then
of the character of your books. " Birds
of feather flock together In like man
ncr we may say, that " beings and books
grow alike in their looks" and mentally
speaking, the truth of this is indisputa'
bic,
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" All my ways shall ever be
OIdeT'd by His wise decree"
saS- o young man, build thy studio {

ssr o young man, build thy studio on
Calvary. there raise thine observatory,
and scan by faith the lofty things of nature.
Take thee hermit cell in the garden of
Gethsemahe, and lave thy brow with the
waters of Siloa. Let the Bible be thy
standard elasticity last appeal in mat
ters of contention. Let its light be thine
illumination, and thou shalt become more
wise than Plato, more truly learned than
the seven sages of antiquity.
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pa 1t was once said by Scion, "No
man ought to be called happy man till
he dies, because he does not know what
his life is to be; but Christians may always
call themselves happy men here, because
wherever their tent is carried, they canno.
pitch it where the cloud does not move,
and where they are not surrounded by o
circle of fire. " / will be wall of FIRE
round about them, and the glory in the
midst They cannot dwell where God
is not householder, warder, and buiwark
of salvation
:" All my ways shall ever be
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1860-06-20
How IL 1t.

How II It. ....
Republican orators and many of their
papers are very careful to tell us that they
are not Abolitionists, that they are not in
favor Of negro equality, and are for the
Union, Constitution and Laws, and do not
want to interfere with the rights of the
Southern States. But how is it that Fred
Douglass, colored orator and editor in
the Abolition ranks uses his voice and pen,
money and time, for the election of the
Republican candidate for President? We
notice that the most revolutionary Adolf
tionists of the Garrison School ratify the
nomination of Lincoln, declaring him their
choice for President Wendell Philips
thanks God that Seward was not nominated
at Chicago, because he was too conserca-
tive! Lincoln never backed down from his
doctrine of an irrepressible conflict between
the North and South, and he is taken as an
available candidate by the most rabid and
senseless of the ultra wing of the Adolf
tionists. Is any body verdant enough to
suppose that Republican orators are sincere
when they tell us they are not in favor Of
doctrines which, if carried out, would be ia
tai to the existence of the Union itself. Take
the negro out Of their party, and it would be
as hollow as the professions Of their
| leaders.
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Candidates.
AS the time for county district and
State Conventions approaches, we notice
that candidates for the various Offices are
being brought forward by their friends, and
while it is acknowledged that the Iowa
Democracy have most excellent material
with which to form public officers, it ap-
pears that there will be no failure on the
part of conventions to find men willing to
''wear the honors." We have seen the
name of G. w. Maxfeld, of Bremen, named
in connection with the Office of Auditor of
State. And the Herald, at Dubuque,
names Dick Sylvester, of the Capitol Re-
porter, a capital good fellow, for Secretary
of State; it also mentions Hon. Maturin
L. Fisher, of Clayton, man whom the
people delight to honor, D. Wilson, Ben
M. Samuels, of Dubuque, Judge Grant, of
Davenport, Col. Preston, and Judge Green,
of Linn County, as proper men for Con-
gress. Either of them could and would
outwork Vandever in Congress; and with
so much good material, strong ticket
should be selected.
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A BALL.--Harding, of the American, has
yielded to the pressure and consented to
have Cotillion Party on Friday night
Gardner and Burdick, two of the best
ooking, most agreeable and most confirm
ed bachelors west of the Mississippi, have
the management Of it, and of course it will
be tip-top affair. If we were girl, we
would fix up for this occasion in such taste
that the hearts of both these sinners
should throb for month. Wouldn't it be
"a good joke" as LEFT says, if G. & b.
should deliver themselves up on that event.
full evening to the charms of crinolinic di-
vinity? So mote it be.
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CHANGE OF TIME.-Thc Congressional
Convention for this District was first called
on the 18th Of July, and was so announced
in last weeks Times, but as the State Con-
vention meets at Des Moines ON the 10Th OF
July, it was thought best to change the
time of holding the Congressional Conven-
ton, and accordingly the Committee have
changed the time to July 18th. Therefore
the State Convention will meet at Des
Moines on the 18th, and the Congressional
Convention at Cedar Rapids on the 18th.
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Splitting.
The papers have proved beyond sha-
dow of doubt that Abe Lincoln is a most
excellent hand at splitting rails, and it is
now evident enough that his nomination
has split the Republican party. That
last split was more than the leaders bar
gained for, but Abe is on their hands, and
they must now make the best Of the bar
gain. They threw overheard w. H. Sew
ard and the thirty-five electoral votes Of
New York with him, and in exchange got
Lincoln, who is only noted as the man
whom Senator Douglass beat in Illinois,
and a prospect of terrible defeat at the
general election. Republicans talk about
electing President; they are practically
beaten, to begin with; they did the job fol-
themselves at Chicago The Democracy
will give them burial in November. A
mere matter Of form, gentlemen no use
kicking.
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Lansing. ..- .
We learn from the Mirror, that the
town is tiourishing. A 4th of July celebra.
ton is arranged, CHArTERroN is to read the
Declaration of Independence, Rev. A. II.
Houghton is chaplain, Hon Geo. W. Gray
President of the day, and an orator is
to be selected by committee.
Fifty Norwegians landed there from the
Northern Belle on Friday.
The cost of new buildings put up there
this season thus far is estimated at $18, 0O0
Republicans are trying to be enthusiastic,
and are railing away at great rate. They
arc good lot of boys, but duty will com.
pei the Democrats to give them sound
threshing at the polls next November.
Geo. w. Camp has sold his law prac.
tice and retires to "private life."
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New Journals.

New Journals.
The Fayette Ness is on our table, neat
and interesting. Its editor is Rev. w. Ha-
ven, a gentleman recently identified with
the Methodist itineracy, but whose health
forbade the farther exercise of the ministe-
rial duties. #.
The Neos is Independent in character,
and will doubtless represent the literary
ability of this part of the State, the stu
dents and professors of the University be-
ing industrious enough, we hope, to contri
butte literally to its columns. We wish
the Neus great success. o#
The New Oregon Republican, by F. Bel
foy, is also at hand. Frank gets up the
neatest paper this time that he has ever ex.
hibited to the North Iowa public. 1t is
strongly political, and if literally sustained
will become prominent engine in the
dissemination of political eros. Belfoy
writes well, but he grows weary of well
doing, and is apt to let his enterprises fall
too suddenly. We hope he will grow rich
now, and retire with fortune. ...
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The End of 1t.

The End of 1t.
The great breach of promise case at St.
Louis, Carstang VS.. Shaw, has been con-
Guided by refusal on the part Of the
Court to grant a new tlial, thus throwing
the burden Of costs on the plaintiff, Miss
Efie Carstang. An appeal to the Supreme
Court is the only course now left, but it is
probable that no such course will be taken.
This will, doubtless, prove the finale of one
of the most interesting suits of the kind
ever brought into an American court
Miss Efie failed to get either a husband
money enough to buy substitute, or 8
balm for wounded feelings and a broker
heart That her character has suffered by
the trial, at least in the minds of the jury
is evident from the nature of the verdict
We have no confidence in that love which
can be exchanged for gold.
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| Business Notices.
BARR, of the Monona City Hotel, has a
Ball on the FOURTH. The music will be
done by the Prairie du Chen German Band
Tickets to cotilion and supper 81 10. The
Balls at Monona are always good, and We
expect this one will be like the rest. You
who want ride and dance, will turn
out.
JEwErT is in receipt of an invoice of tip
top wines and liquors for medical purposes
At this season of the year, tonics are otter
needed, and good, pure spirits are import
ant as medicine.
SCoTT & BROTHER have the pretties
store room west of Milwaukee. They have
cords of goods of all kinds, and crowds
of customers. This week they call dtten-
ton to an invoice of Fruits, Firew-rks, &C.,
| &c.
CT. REM1cK is alone Low in the Law
as well rs the Jnsura-:e business. Read
ne 1s vA before vo" eep. The ashes of your
builiing will .,1eld you fortune, if you
have one II Remick's policies. He will
also ir,.ire your Life, if you think it worth
the Expense.
HOkTON a. EOWLER, Oh milwaukee,, pre-
sent the Iowa public with their card in
this issue of the Times. We heard some
first rate words said about this firm the
other day, but we have forgotten all except
that they are energetic, careful, honest, re-
sponsible young men. Try them.
NJ. McKINNlE has new advertisement
which the public will be anxious to read.
MAT says he can do a little better for the
customer than any man in the West, and
it is good plan to get all the prices before
buying. BRANDT is still at Mechanics, and
will wait on the lady customers with an
s'ease and elegance equal to "young"
BRUNsoN of Elkader.
FRENCH is in the Picture line pretty
strong. Sec his advertisement, and call
on Doc Jones for type of your face
Jones does not pretend to great deal of
science, but he can show some very ele-
CANT pictures, and then he don't charge
anything scarcely. Buy picture of French
and draw gold watch!
SrRousE & Rowe have changed their ad-
vertisement, and now they propose to sell
at cost They have one of the largest and
handsomest stocks in town. 81
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Weather, Markets, &c.

Weather, Markets, &c.
Weather, very fine. River within five
feet of last Springs rise, and falling foot
in SO hours. ...
The Markets east are down with poor
prospect of recovery till after harvest.
At st. Louis, on Monday, wheat was 95
@9S; corn, As: oats heavy at 5000.
At Milwaukee, on Monday, club sold
at Milwaukee for 1O2@1.O4. Flour ne.
elected at $500. Frcights to Buffalo Al
for wheat. Milwaukee thus far in the sea.
son has received $4,000 bushels of wheat
more than Chicago. The Milwaukee Mar
ket is nearly always to 2 cents better thar
that Of Chicago.
Reports are very promising of the new
Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin crops.
At NcGregor, on Tuesday the 9th, wheat
got down to 85 under adverse eastern re-
ports, but as high as 90 was paid for few
choice well cleaned loads-about 90 is the
average for No. l. Flour, Volga City So. II
at retail, other western brands $3.50. Nil
lars will do well to send only good -four tt
this market. Corn is 3s@4O; oats, ESQ
~. Trade firm and receipts Of grain lber
al for the season.
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GIANTs.-On Monday Mr.. KEEL, the
"Prairie Boy" paid us visit and good.
humoredly talked over the inprobability Of
two such friends as big Andy" and him.
self ever coming to blows. His challenge
this day found in our columns, is, Gas we
supposedly some of "Bilp' Merrill's fun and
we have replied in the same vein.
While Mr. Kiel was here, Mr.. John Ru.
BILE of Albert Lea, came into town to see his
brother Mr.. Henry Ruble, resident here
and the four whales being together they
were weighed for the satisfaction of the
company. The result is as follows: J. c.
Keil, 1864; Gaffney, 1854; Henry Ruble
274; John Ruble, 27s. Total 1912. Thei,
united lengths are twenty-four feet nine
inches!