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Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-05-24
MISCELLANEOUS
Ihe Columbus Orange Girl---Another
Real Romance


The citizens of Columbus and visitor,
at the Capitol, will recollcct beautifn
young girl, apparently sweet sixteen. who
daily carried about the legislative halls and
State Offices, handsomely wrought basket
containing the piumpest and sweetest oran-
ges' y, yes everybody remembers Ettie.
the beautiful orange girl, and have won.
dered IN what nook she has hidden for the
past two months; for no more her sweet
face and girlish form is seen in the CAM.
tol, and interesting clerks with great ad-
miration for the rotunda are obliged TO
torego gllmpses of the neatest gathered foot
tripping up the marble stairs.
Everybody about the State House admi-
red Ettie, but it was with respectful ad.
mlratlon, and if a gruff legislator was
tempted to jest with the girl, or make
light remarks, he was restrained by the
modest demeanor and pure soullook ap-
pealing from her heaven blue eyes.
Ettie always brought full basket and
went tripping home with an empty one.
and her scarlet silk purse filled with silver
coin. She was the sole dependence of
widowed, palsied mother, and her noble eff.
forts to keep away want were known, and
made the fruit from her basket ten times
sWeeteT
When the great Union meeting of the
Tennessee, Kentucky and Ohio Legisla-
tors was held in Ohios capitol the bcauti-
tul orange girl was tripping about, dispo-
sing of her fruit to the sons of the South
and receiving the homage of admirinr
glances from all.
At the end of one of the halls, viewing
the noble row Of princeIy dwellings on
Third street, stood alone, youthful mem
ber of the Tennessee Legislature, when
he was startled by hearing silverv voice
asking:
Buy an orange, sir?'
How do you sell them ? said the stran-
ger looking into her eyes.
Five cents each,' said the maiden hold
ing large one towards him.
Cheap
Indeed they are
This introduction opened the way for
prolonged and serious conversation, in
which the girl artlessly revealed to the
stranger the poverty Of her home, and the !
necessity of her supporting her sick moth
er. He was so struck with the girls man
ner and singular beauty that he secretly !
resolved to visit her home and become !
more intimately acquainted. He did so, !
and after successive visits, won the love |
and cofdence Of the maiden, and the moth,
ers consent to their marriage and when
he went back to his Southern home, it was
with the promise to return in fortnight .
for his bride. He came, and now the
manly Southerner and the beautiful orange !
girl are man and wife He has taken her, |
the fairest 81 the fair, to his Southern
home, to dwell with him and her eyed /
mother, in opulence. - Cincinnatt Gazette. |
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-05-24
Old Keasel's Epitaph.

Many years ago, there lived an old Indi-
an who became quite celebrated as a poet,
having written many little pieces that at
tracted some attention. He had been ed
ucated in one of the New England col
leSes, but subsequently partially lclapsed
into his former barbarous vices. In latter
life, he travelled through the country, paw
ing for his provision and whiskey by the
exercise OF his poetieal talents. During
one year of his tour, he put up with man
by the name Of Keasel, who had long
wished for an opportunity to get the old
fellow to write his epitaph. Accordingly
a bargain was struck. The Indian, with
all the wariness of his tribe stipulatine
that after he got his supper he should give
one half of the epitaph, and the rest after
he got his breakfast in the morning.
Accordingly, after supper, he repeated
the first instaEment, which reads thus
There man who died of late
I,r E9r whom angels did impatient wait.
With outstretched arms and wings of love
To wait him to the realms above"
Old Keascl was in ecstasies. He could
think of nothing but his epitaph. He was
almost wiliin" to die, for the sake of hay
ing such beautiful verses inscribed on his
tomb. All night his visions were Of the
angelic being who was to carry him to the
regions of eternal felicity. in the morn
ing, he called in his ncig ghbors to hear his
beautiful epitaph, but the poet proceeded
to get ready for starting, apparently hav-
ing forgotten all about his promise. He
was about mounting his pony, when re-
minded of it. After little reflection, he
signified his ability to finish his task but
as the friends of his host had not heard
the first part, he said he would repeat it as
a preliminary to the last;
"Ihere was man who died of late.
For whom angels did inn patient wait.
With OUtStrct"hed arms and wings of love
To watt him to the realms above:
But while disputng bout the prize
StIl lowering round the lower skies
In slipped the devil like a weasel
And down to hell he kicked old keasel"
AS he finished he left, and old Keasel
after him; but the race was unequal, and
the poet escaped.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-05-24

Testing Upon Scrptures.-The evils that
arise from this practice are much greater
than first would appear. 1t leads in gen.
eral to irrevcrence for the Scripture No
man would jest with the dying words of
his father or mother, yet the words of God
are quite as solemn. When we have heard
comic or vulgar jest connected with
text Of scripture, such is the power of as
aaeiation, that we never hear the text after
yard without thinking of the jest The
effect Of this is obvious. He who is much
engaged in this kind of false wit, will come
at length to have large portion of Holy
Scripture spotted over by this unholy fan
cy.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-05-24
LifHe THjn1> -Snr;no.s oro l..

Little Wiags.-Springs are little things
but they are the source of large streams
helm is little thing but governs the
course of ship-a bridIc-bit is little,
but see its use and power-nails and pegs
are little things, but powerful for good or
evil Think of this and mind the little
things. Pay that debit is promised re-.
deem tiff its a shilling hand It ovar-
you know not what important events bano
upon it. Keep your v: ord sacrodWIeon s s
70 70 your chliarer, thGy will mark it sooner
man tnan anySody else, and the effect will pro-
oaOiyy be lasting as life. Mind little things
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-05-24

a NischieUous Parrot.-One day par
ty of ladies paid visit aboard, and sever
al had been hoisted on deck by the usual
means of a whip on the main yard The
chair had descended for another whip
but scarcely had its fair freight been lifted
out of the boat alongside, when the un-
fortunate parrot piped, Let go? The
order being instantly obeyed the unfortu-
nate lady, instead of being comfortably
seated on deck, as had been those who
preceded her, was soused over head in the
sea.-Autibiography Of a Seaman.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-05-24
Discovery of a Robbers Cave.

A robbers cave was recently discovered
at " atago, abont four miles from Oneida,
Illinois. Inc cave is about nine feet long
seven wide, and five feet high On two
sides were ranged common rough pine bench
es, used for seats, it is supposed. 1t con-
tained very large bookcase, nearly filled
with valuable books, among which may be
mentioned Gibbons History of the Roman
Empire, six volumes, Macauley's History
Of England, four volumes of a quarto Bible
\ correspondent who visited the place says:
There was quite a number of burglars
tools, &c, in the cave, and also very cur
iously, and I might say ingeniously con-
structed pair of boots. Their curiosity
consisted in the soles being on the wrong
end-the heels being where the toes
should be. They were undoubtedly placed
so in order to battle those who might wish
to track them. | tried the boots on my
feet; they set rather awkward at first, but
after going little way in them, | exper-
fenced no difficulty in walking with them.
There were other stolen articles in the cave
to the value of from Sl70 to $500, some of
which have been recognized as having been
stolen some months since
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-05-24
Whole No. 256l.
THE
ONLY PREPARATION
WORTHY OF
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age.
ENR STATESMEN, JUDGES, CLERGYMRN.

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I'VE and gentlemen of the Press unanimous in its
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see circular for more and it will be impossible to doubt
IL Wall Street New York Dec. Goth, 1858.
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began To gray and the scalp on the crown of my
head TO lose its sensbility and dantru To form upon
H. Each of these disabilities increased with tine
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hy hair falling oil the top of my head and threatening
10 make me bald.
In this unpleasant predicament. was induced to
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and dandruff ceased to form on my head very much
10 the grauhcaton of my wife, at whose solicitation
vas induced 10 try il.
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use II If growing gray or getting bald.
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Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-05-24

Cheerfulness and Good Humor.-It is
wonderful thing that so many persons, put
ting in claims to good breeding, should
think of carrying their spleen into COMPANY.
and entertaining those with whom they
converse with history of their pains, and
headaches and ill-treatment. This is, of
all others, the meanest help to social hap
piness; and man must have very mean
opinion of himself, who, on having detail
ed his grievances, is accosted by asking the
news. Mutual good humor is dress in
which we ought to appear, whenever we
meet; and we ought to make no mention
OF ourselves, unless it be in matters where
In our friends ought to rejoice. There is
no real life but cheerful life therefore val
etudlnarians should be sworn before they
enter into company not to say word of
themselves until the meeting breaks up.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-05-24
MOODS HAIR RESTOR4TIyE,

misfortune 70 lose the best portion of my hair from
the effects of the yellow fever New Orleans in 1851
was induced To make trial of your preparation an
found answer the very thing needed. Nv hair
now thick and glossy. and no words express my
Obligations to You in giving 10 the afflicted such tre:
FINLEY JOHNSON
The Restorative is put up in bottles of three sizes
viz: trGe medium, and small the medium holds at
least twenty per cent. more in proportion than bhc
small reta!!s for two dollars per bottle the large holds
quart - per cent more in proportion, and retais
IyT s.
York. and III Market Street. -. Louis. Mo.
And sold ty all good Druggists and Fancy Goods
Dealers. ans
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-05-24
M0RAh g. RBIfGTOfIS
STRIKE THE HARP cExr,x

~, 'iie harp gently to the memory of those
" no ever loved fondly, ere called to repose
beneath the green turf where the wild aowArs boor,
seeming the earth, and ernbroieering the tor,h
the harp gently, and breathe thy sweet strain
OF those that loved fondly, but who ne'er AGAIN
elh meet to caress thee, in all this lone world
me dear ones are happy with seraphs untold,
Strike the harp gently, oh, mourn for them NOT
In the told that Is lovely the shepherd hes ropgbt
ierhaps kind father, and mother so dear.
child or brother sister so near.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-05-24
Piles, FistuIas, Structures.

be above class Of complaints will he removed by
HhtE iomentlng the parts with warm water. and IT, an
.! most eectually rubbing in the Ointment. r.reor
g moment in arresting their - @oornss 4 S ioSg
3a th2t 1t !: not sufficient 70 smear
r6d ,i'ment % the affected parts bat il mst be- veil
,r,,. .: ioT seine considerable time two or three
VIII ~, nay, that 1t may he taken into the system.
81 = nc II WI remove a!y hidden sore or wound as
80 ie.sl as though p2pable to the eye. There again
-; 80 anu wafer Pqultccs, after the rubbing in of the
'u'. VIII DO great service This is the only sure
lgA. LOT females, cases of cancer in the stomach,
" nu-.c ulere may be q ncneraI hnurinn llnIrn
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-05-24

The poor and needy ought never to be
forgotten.
Only those who have felt the pang, can
know the misery of desolate heart.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-05-24

As each State voted the applause was
oVerpowering. The vote of Oregon gave
Lincoln 2304 votes, or within of a NOM
nation
Mr. Andrews of Massachusetts,, then
| rose and corrected the vote of Massachu-
sets, by changing foui votes, and giving
them to Lincoln, thus nominating him by
% majority.
The Convention Immediately became &
scene Of wild excitement A large por-
ton of the delegates who had kept the tai
ly, at once said the struggle was decided,
and half the Convention rose cheering,
shouting, and waving their hats. The au-
dance took up the cheers, and the confus-
ion became deafening.
State after State rose, striving to change
their votes to the winning candidate, but
the noise and enthusiasm rendered it i'm
possible for the delegates to make themselves
heard
Maine cast her 1G votes for Lincoln.
Massachusetts, changed, giving Is votes
to Lincoln and s to Seward
The intelligence of the nomination when,
conveyed to the people outside, caused a
Cheer upon cheer rent the air, while
the cannon sent forth roar after roar of sa-
lutes. At least 10000 people participated
in the excitement.
Missouri changed her Is votes to Lin
coin. Iowa, Connecticut, and Minnesota
also changed their votes.
The result of the third ballot was then
announced:
Whole number of votes 466
Necessary to a choice 234
Abram Lincoln received 800 ,
and was declared duly nominated.
The States that still voted for Seward
we're
New York 20 New Jersey 5
Massachusetts, Pennsylvania II
MARYLAND Michigan ~
Wisconsin 10 California
Total ll1a
The announcement of the result was re-
ceived with renewed applause.
THE NOMINATION MADE UNANIMOUS.
When silence was restored, Mr.. VIM,
NJ. Evarts, of New York, spoke as follows:
Mr.. Chairman and gentlemen Of the Ma
tional Convention: The State of New York
by full delegation, and with complete unan-
unity of the purpose at home, came to this
Convention and presented as its choice one OF
its citizens, who had served the State from
boyhood up, had labored for it and loved It,
We came here a great State, with, as we
thought, great statesman and our love OF
GREAT Republic, from which we are all dele
gates-the great Republic of the American
| Union. Our love of the great Republican
marty of the Union, and our love for our
| statesman and candidate, made US think that
we did our duty to the country, and the whole
country, in expressing our preference and
| love for him.
| Gentlemen, it was from Governor Seward
that most of US learned to love Republican
principles and the Republican party ina
fidelity to the country, the Constitution, a3d
the laws; his fidelity to the party ana tne
! principle that majorities govern; his interest
| in the advancement of our party to Its VICTOR,
that our country may rise to its true glory,
induce me to declare that speak his sentl-
ments. as | do the united opinion OF our dei-
egation, when ! move you, sir, as ! now Or
that the nomination Of Abram tJneo.l o
Illinois, Es the Republican candidate for th'
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-05-24
OfSpsleal SweHings, Paralysis and Stiff
JOintSs

AhAough the above complaints differ widely in their
snd nature yet they all require local treatment
lny Of the worst cases. of such diseases will Weld
com parauvely short space OF time when this ont-
IN IN algentiy rubbed into the parts affected, even
49, every other means have failed In all serious
Ss the pills should be taken according to the
'''-FD directions accompanying each box.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-05-24
Dlptheria, liberated Sore Throat. and
Scarlet and other FeVers.

hny Of the above diseases may be cured bv well rub
ing u" Ointment three times day into the chest
"Io"( ana neck Of the patient; 1t will penetrate
'"l give immediate relief Medicine taken hy the
mouth must operate upon the whole system ere It's i'll
.ehce can be felt N any local part whereas the Oint-
h'nt VIII do It's work at once. Whoever tries the un-
-.ra IN the above manner for the diseases named or
any similar disorders affecting the chest and throat
.Iya- roll, ~.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-05-24
8, e Ointment and ns sha,d be sod in The to1o,c,,n

1'' Ointment and FlS should be used in the tollotrg
p.s, cases:
Bad Breasts Cancers ScaI5s
B1n1o Contracted and Sore Nipples
Pite Stiff Joints Sore Throats
loss y. - 39oSche- Elephantiasis, Skin Diseases,
Fis ana sand Fistulas, Scurvy,
CocoI Gout Sore Heads,
Cbaayy' Glanduar VI ell Tumors,
ChE1SisoS hngs, Ulcers,
''LIapped Hands Piles Yaws
rL4OA None are genuine unless the words
NJ, an new YORK AND LONDON" are discernable
sr "ar-eark in every leaf of the book of directions
bv each pot or box; the same may be
sp Itoag the leaf TO the.laqht handsome reward
Rs @ oe gwen TO any one rendering such information
coy lead TO the detection OF any party or parties
knoxnDe etitang the medicines or vending the same,
s'ssShg them 10 be spurious
"a toold at The Manufactorv of proEAssor HolIauav
DrQgas,eah Lane, New York, and by all respectable
a,e5 ana Dealers in Medicine throughout the civ
en- TTSS[ia IN pots, at Csc, &c and 81 each.
ger sizes - 4''AeLHoIe Saving py taKlnS I4e laE
\ ..-#a.4ts. i..f Z
tr1 for the guidance of patents In ev-
Se', are sfhxed 20 each box Tny1o
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-05-24
IOdlseretIOns of Youth Sores and UIeers.

bo'GheS, as also swellings can. with certainty be
I!laI! cured II the ointment be used freely and the
% h"S be taken night and morning as recommended III
w. printed instructions. When treated in any other
"a! they only dry up in place break out in an
sHeI whereas tbs ointment will remove the humor
oin the system and leave the patient vigorous and
"Say being. II will reqire time with the use of the
gAS % insure a lastinr pnre
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-05-24
New Series---Vol. XIV, No. 29.

States will poll twice as many votes as it
has Presidential electors Twenty-six
States and the District of Columbia are
represented in the Convention.
Quite warm debate arose as to the ad-
mission of delegates from Maryland, Vir-
ginia, and number of other Southern
States, which vas finally settled in their
favor.
THIRD DAY.
After some preliminary proceedings, the
convention nominated candidates and pro-
ceeded to ballot The first ballot stood
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-05-24

Whole number of votes 465
Necessary to choice 933
For VIM. II, Seward, of New York 1874
Abram Lincoln, of Illinois lO2
Simon Cameron, of Penna. 504
Edward Bates, of Missouri 4S
Salmon p. Chase, of Ohio 10
John Mclean, of Ohio 70
Mr.. Wade, of Ohio
Mr.. Dayton, Of New Jersey II
John G. Fremont, of California
Chas. Sumner, of Massachusetts,
John NJ. Reed, of Pennsylvania
Jacob Collamer, of Vermont 10
The second ballot was then taken.
Mr.. Cameron's name was withdrawn.
The ballot stood as follows:
For Abram Lincoln ISL
VIM Ii. Seward l843
Edward Bates 35
Judge Mclean 8
Salmon P. Chase 424
Simon Cameron .
VIM. Dayton 10
Z. NJ. Clay .
THE THIRD BALLOT
was then taken amidst wild excitement, and
cries for the ballot The most intense feel
ing existed during the ballot, each vote
being awaited in breathless silence and ex-
pectancy:
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-05-24
IIOLLOWAY'S OINTMENT.
Bad Legs, Bad Breasts, Sores and Ulcers.

4 LII description of sores are remcdiable
I by the proper and djligcnt use of this inestima-
t" PREPARATION. To attempt 10 bad legs by plas-
-aT me e.-cs ot the wound together i folly for
mans underneath to break out with tcnfold fury in
J." Gays. The only rational and Successful treatment
is Indicated by nature i reduce the inflammation i'm
"h about the wound and To Soothc the neiglIhorinr
tfT'S by rubbing in plenty Of the Ointmen; as salt is
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-05-24

Ladies and Gentlemen in all parts Of the world tes
y to the efficacy of Prof Q. }. Woods Har ReStora-
~. and gentlemen of the Press are unanimous in ts
r-,i>e. 4 few testimonials only can be here given
ter circular for more, and it will be impossible to douLt
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1860-07-07
a RemfuiGcence.

In 1856, Mr.. BRECKINRIGE did cot consider
it an infringement upon the dignity of his po-
sition to take the stump and make speeches
in behalf the Democratic ticket. One of the
speeches he made during the canvass, was
addressed to citizens of Indiana, at Tippeca-
noe:
"Iam connected ,oiM no party that has for its
object the extension Of Slaueryt Nor with any
to prevent the people of State or Territory
from deciding the question of its existence
with them for themselves" The speaker con-
tinued:
II happened to be in Congress when the
Nebraska bill passed. and gave it my voice
and vote, because it did what it did.viz 1t
acknowledged the right Of the people of the Terri
tory to settle the question for Themselves and not
because L supposed, what do not now be-
lieve. that it legislated slavery into the Ter
ritory. The Democratic party is not Pro
Slavery PaTtyP'