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The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-10-25

The wretchcd merchant paused in tor
turing suspense, and the cashier pointed
at the sketch that lay upon the table.
"Mr. Thornton Clair" began the faith
er. t- @ u
"My true name is not Clair" said the
young man quickly. unwilling TO see the
father of his Rachel so humiliased, ii
am the son Of Charles Harper, who lives
in Oregon, and who assumed tie name OIL
Clair because he believed that he had slain
james Agmoot. My name is, in fact.
Thornton Hsrper:' ia. e..s} 70
a"Young mani" cried James AgmoOr,
almost gasping "donot deceive mosI
wretched man. Does Charles Harper
who married my cousin Helen Agmoor
still liye?--was be moi killed."
"0n my honor, Mr.. Agmoor," said
Thornton, "tbat Charles Harper is alive,
and still thinks that he killed James Ag.
moor. Until this moring, / was Of the
same belief; for my father, who since thai
unfortunate combat has. concealed h'msel
under an assumed name, in the wilds o
the West, while my mother followed him
has often told me sorrowfully of all tba
transpired. But he never told me The
name Of the man he deemed he had slain
nor that Of the man who, when lie arouse
after a moment OF unconciousness,p pointed
at your bleeding body, said you were dead
and prevailed upon Linn to seek safety it
instant fight, upon the very horse you
had ridden. Your daughter related tc
me what you told her last night, q few
minutes ago, and we Immediately eonclu
ded upon the truth a'E .' .'.
"Out ofmy sight, Hiram Mould" cried
the enrsged merchant. Double traitor
begons! or I shall ma &c myself what you
have forced me for years TO think myself
"a murderer 'e."
While Thornton was speeking, the
guilty cashier had sunk into chair and
seated his head upon the table, hiding his
face, as he for ten years delighted in tor
turing his victim to do; but when james
Agmoor, no longer crime bound serf
thus addressed him he slaggeared to his
feet, groped blndly for the door. totteret
fcebly through the bazaar to his desk
where he had so long ruled with the ma
gic rod Of gold and pressing his hand !,
his head ,groaned, reeled, caught himsei
erect, opened his private drawer, place.
pistol to bis temple, but fell dead be
fore lie could press the trigger. -. =.
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-10-25
ME NOR les.
py7 GEORGE D. PRENTICE.


Once more, once more, my mary dear,
aIG L sit by that lone stream, sil
''s Where frst withinthy timid ear
breathed loves burning dream.
.t. The birds we loved still tell their tale
r.g "1S or music on each spray,
And still the Wild rose decks the vale
.,.tss But thou art far away.
In vain thy vanished form Iseek,
,-crI by wood and stream and dell, M *. .
n sAnd tears Of anguish bathed thy cheek
LA-- where tears ofrapture fell;
And yet beneath these wildwood bowers
Dear thougltsmy soul employ,
o For in the memories ofpast hours .'
There is moarnfulJ Joy.
Upon. the air thy gentle words
I'm. Around me seem 10 thrill,
,l Like sounds upon the wind harp's chords
'S.1' When all the winds are still,
. -orlike the low and soul-like swell
ofthat wild spirit-tone
yl Which haunls the hollow ofthe bell
When its sad chino is done.
'H II seem to hear thee speak my name
In sweet, low murmuis now,
a ., l seem 70 feel thy breath of fame :r
w. Upon my cheek and brow;
On my cold lips felt Thy kiss,
Thy heart to mine is laid
Alas, that such dream ofbliss
Like other dreams must fade.
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-10-25
THE DETECTED TRAITOR.
by WILLIAM c. PECK.

The proud and wealthy James Agmoor,
silk and velvet merchant Of Broadway,
New York, was just entering his superb
bazaar. as one OF his clerks respectfully
saluted him. and started to pass out.
"Mr. Clair, | shall desire your presence
in my Office ere long," said the merchant
"do not leave the store until have spoken
witnyou." tH
There was an ominous sternness in his
tone that attracted the quick ear of Thcrn-
ton Clair, and as he gazsd after his pom
pous chief, who strobe on with unusual
haste, his eye caught that of Hiram Mould
the cashier, peering with unconCealed ma
lice through the mahogany bars Of his
desk. Thornton Clair had arrived i'll New
York four months before from some city
ofthe far West and upon applying tc
James Agmoor, his manly and intelligent
face had SO pleased that geIlemsn that hi.
services were Immediately accepted, ant
he was given the responsible post of col
lector.
This was by no means agreeable to th'
envious Mould, nor di6 his vexalion di
miuish as he saw that James Agmoor daily
grew more and more attached TO tn,
youth. .s ...-
80 While Clair stood awaiting the expect
ed summons, and as Mr. Agmoor entered
his private Office, the cashier moved from
his seat and following his principal. care
fully closed the green taize door after him
n 1twas strange tc Isee the proud ant
pompous sir ot,he lordly merchant chang
to one Of ill.concealcd fear and DISCUS
as the cashier bade him good day an
seated himself near him, facing bin. an
having the Office tables between them.
',YOu have considered my proposition;
James Agmoor," said he, in a smooth
soft voice., sleek and silky SIS the preci
GUS fabrics that were about them.
James Agmoor hurled his face in hi
hands for moment. and then swecpin
back his snow white hair. said. huskily:
(I%I have, Hiram Mould, l havc!' an
lis face, pale and red Pby turns, agai
soughtthe cover of his trembling hands
Il have told my daughter that yo
demanded her for a wife. She told me
tell you that she would rather be bei
garlinRth the streets than the wife Of Hira
Mould.D A. .r1 vyryg
r'I told her all, burst from the quive
ing lips Of The merchant. II told h
that Hiram Mould was the master Of h
father; that ere she was born ! had col
mitted acrime-a crime that has blanc
81 my hair before have numbered o
torty,hith year" J7lsc.r
.'And then she ielentsdS"
"Sbe asked me to tell her of that erin
replied Agmoor, and as he spoke his ey
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-10-25

RoYAITY is on the move ia Europe Queen
Victoria has gone to Germany Napoleon
and Eugenie are touring to their southern
dominions Leopold, of Belgium, is Wis.
iting his loyal towns Isabella Segunda, as
becomes progressive sovereign, is ma
king progress. The Russian Car, the
Austrian Kaiser, and the Prussianr 10
geut are to meet at Warsaw soon, and vii
Be waited on by small army Of pett,
kings and grand dukes and yrincelets
Victor Emanuel is going to Naples. Th'
Prince of Wales is travelling over the Uni
ted States. Not to be out of the fashion
King Bombs II, late OF Naples, has ais
taken hurried journey, aud is expecte'
soon to be in Spain. King people is als
moving aboulin Italy, and IS not absolute
lly idle in Hungary,
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-10-25
NO.. 80.


SS- The dsad are The only people that
= Your little broth.
er or sister that died long ago remains in
death and remembrance the same young
Thing forever. 1t Is fourteen years this
evening since the writer's sister left Ii "a
world. She is fifteen years old yet; l
have grown old since then by fourteen
years, but she has never changed as they
advanced; and if God spares me TO four
score, | never shall think other as other
than the youthful creature she faded
Tho other day ] listened as poor woman
Iold Of the death Of her Rrsi-born child.
He was two years old. She had small
washing green, across which was stretch
ed rope that came in the-middle close 10
the ground. The boy was leaning on the
rope, swinging backwards and forwards,
and shouting with delight. The mother
went into the cottage and lost sight Of him
for minute; and when she returned the
hItls-man was lying acrOssths rope deadl
1t had gotunder his chin; he had not sense
to push il away; ard be was suffoeaied.-
The mother told me, and l believe truly,
that she has never been the same person
since then; she thought her child as an
infant Of two years yet; it is little child
she looks for TO meo. her at the gates Of
the Golden City. Had her child lived
be would have been twenty years old now;
he died. and be is only two, be is two
yet, he will never be more than two. The
little rosy face of that morning, and the
half-articulate voice, would have been
family remembered by the mother. had
they gradually died away into boyhood
and manhood; but that stereotypsd them;
they remained unchanged. ~ .-L---
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-10-25

A FoRc1BLE ILLUsTRAHoN.--A friend
from Ripley county, Indiana, relates to US
a pretty good hit which Tsutoaic ei.i-
zen of that neighborhood Inadvertently
made, the other day, it giving his reason
for voting the Republican ticket:
II thinks leave the Democrats long
time ago but every year dey'pullS the wool
over mine eyes, and SO goes init them
agin; but dis time dey pull il 50 tam fer
dat I see right ober The top. Dat ish Wy L
votes the Republican ticket" f .r.,.
There's good deal Of condensed truth
in that observation.
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-10-25

MEDICAL QUALITIES OF THE CARRoT.--
Not only do carrots give strength and en-
durance 10 sound horses, but also give re-
covcry and health to such as are 81 OK
There Is nothing better, perhaps none SO
good. When first, given, tEey are strict
| " diurctc and laxative, but as the horses
become accustomed 10 them, these effects
cease to be produced, They also improve
the state of the skin. They form good
substitute for grass. and All excellent al
ternatiye for horses out Of condition. To
sick aud id le horses they render corn I'M
necessary. They are beneficial in al
chronic diseases connected with breath
ing and have a marked influence on chron
10 cough and broken wind! They arr
seryiceabIe in diseases Of the skin, and ii
combination with oats, restore a wor
horse much sooner than oats alone
Stewart en- Stable Economy.
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-10-25

nA- The Charleston Mercury, violent
Breckenridge paper says; 1--WE suppose
il may now be concluded that Mr.. Lin
coin will be elected by the Electoral COL
lege to tho Presidency Of the United
States
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-10-25
lsumner on Everetrs Chances.

In his Worcester speech. Mr.. Sumner
made the following humorous estimate Of
Mr.. Everett's chances for the Presidency
This party next turning to the Vice
Presidency, assumes thirdly that Mr.. Ev'
erett will be one OF the two highest candi-
dates for the Vice Presidency, and fourth
ly, that Mr.. Everett will be elected by
the Senate Vice President, and then viii
become President like John Tyler ant
Millard Fillmore-not through the dealt
of President, but through, the double
failure by The people and by the House
Such is. the calculation by which thi
band Of professed conservatives seek Il
give repose to the country. Permit M
10 say that it is only equaled by the ex
travagance of Mrs. Toodles. in the farce
whose passion was to purchase ancient ar
licles of furniture at auction, under tn
idea tba. they might some day be useful
Once, to the amszement of her husband
she brought home brass door-pla'e will
the namo of Thompson spelled with a P
"But what is this for?" he demanded
"Why," said Mrs. Toodles, with a logi
worthy of The Bell party, "though W
have been married many years wilhou
children, il is possible my dear that W
may have a child; that child may be
daughter and may live to the age of ma
turity and she may marry a man OF til
name of Thompson spelled with aP. The
how handy it will be to have this door
plate in the housOg" l doubt ifany pei
SOL really familiar with affairs can consid
er this nomination for the Vice Pres
idency of more practical value than Mr.;
Toodles brass r-plate with the nam
of Thompson spelled with P, pickle
up at an auction room. But then, in cel
tain possible contingencies, how handy
must be to have it in the house,
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-10-25

ETThe Albany Evening Journal pub
fishes the names Of lOrty-three Germans
who have been driven from the Demo
cratic party ir the town Bethlehem byt
attempts to fuse with the Bell men,.
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-10-25

YOU'VE MEN SHOULD MARRY,-Down, jr.
once closed discourse as singular for its
quaintness as practical in its advice:
4 want you, my young sinners, to kiss
and get married, and devote your time to
morality and money making. Then let
your homes be provided with such comforts
and necessaries as piety, pickles, pots
and kettles, brooms, benevolence. bread
vii tues, wine and wisdom. Have them,
always on hand, and happiness will be
with you. Do not drink anything intox.
icating, eat moderately go about your
business after break fast, lounge q
little after dinner, chat after tea, and kiss
after quarreling. Then will the joy, the
peace, and bliss the earth can afford be
yours, until the grave closes over and
your spirits are borne to brighter an(
) happier world"
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-10-25
BOOK AND JOB PRINTING.

we are prepared TO execute all descriptions OF B
WORN: : such as CARDS, CIRC"LARS, POSTERS,
AND FANCY JoBBING, with new and supefior'ype,
and on short notice. i.5.l.ii
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-10-25

pS5-P Punch says that Garibaldi is just
like man with wheelbarrow, carry Ing
verything before him.
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-10-25
rERMs oF ADVERTISING.

N-PBusiness cards ofabout6 lnes,bythe year, IS 90
WSAdvertsements, not marked on tho manuscript,
will be continued at our terms until forbid.
UPLegal advertisements, Administrator noilces,
c ust be paid for ir advance, for reasons which,
we will explain at the time.
uIsThe above terms strictly observed in all cases.
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-10-25
Wa,ette & Denlotrat.
CLARKE, KooKEN & SuTpHEN,
EDITORS 4 PRoPRIEToRs. &c..
los trf o F 10 F.
TalImndge BlOck.-ThirdS StOry.-tO the
Left at tho Head OF the stairs.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.

The Gazette will bo published every Thursday, oh
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One year III advance .,...........',..''r'.'Si oU
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For tess time thaa ono year, at the rate Oh. oo
per annum, but inyariable in advance, ,,tisl
IrTsNo disco optnuance euntilaTrearagesa are PAID
Smyrna times., 1860-04-05
POSITIVE SALE OF
81 Real EState

J.R. WILLIAMSON. having determined TO change
his business will sell public sale at the Hotel Of +.
FOxwell. in the Town Of Smyrna, Del, on TIL URSDAY
l2ih day Of April, 1860, at 10 O'Clock, A M, all his
Real Estate, as follows.
No. lis the two-sorv Dwelling and Store House
the said Williamson occupies, SO on Com merce
street, running back so feet, cellar under the house.
The lot which it stands is 80 by les feet deep with
good Carriage House, Stable and SMOKE House there
erected This is one of the best stands for the Dry
Goods and Grocery business in the town of Smyrna.
No 2ls corner lot opposite No. l, "a feet font on
Commerce street, and lao feet on Pearl street This
very desirable lot 10 build dwelling on as lays
high
No. g. lot fronting on Pearl street 40 feet run
ming back 10 Mulberry street "A feet. upon which Is
double two-sory Dwelling, 80 by % feet deep.
No 4. vacant lot adjoining No. 3, "a feet front
on Pearl street, running back "A feet.
4 No. 5. lot adjoining No. 4. same size, on which
is erected double wo-story Dwelling s6 feet 'front.'
running bach 26 feet
No. 6. A lot size as No. A. fronting on Pearl ST.
No.7, double Dwelling House aAd lot, same size
as No 5
No g. tract land nesr Backiston Cross Roads.
containing forty less, adjoining lands of
Thomas Lanb and others This land is partly cleared
and upon which il erected frame shanty.
TERAiS0 SALE.--Tweniy per ceRi Of the pur,
chase money will be required on the day Of sale the
balance in nine months from the day o sale, secured
by bond and mortgage. or bond and security Forlur
ther particulars inquire off X. williamson, on No.
| or ID. 4. RICHARDS,
NH 30 Il Real Estate Agent, Dover, Del,
Smyrna times., 1860-04-05
To Manufacturers and Vendors of Fer
tilizers.
tilizers.

Mr.. EDIToR R:-Having received numerous
letters from gentlemen engaged in the manu-
facturs and sale Of fertilizers, requesting me to
accept bag or two of their articles to give
them trial, and having heretofore been COM
PEELED to decline their generous offers for want
Of suitable land to test them on, now take
this method Of informing all whom it may con
cern, that / have purchased some land on which
can select fifteen or twenty acres nearly lev
Of, and of uniform quality, and am willing to
devote some Of my time to the trial ofany good
fertilizers, provided the propretors Of such are
willing to bear part Of the expense. Experi-
ence has proved that Peruvian Guano is we'll
ada pted 10 the resuscitation Of the worn-out
lands of this county; but the price is 50 high
that it requires good crops every year to keep
farmers, of limited means. out OF the Sheriff q
hands. am therefore desirous to find sub.
sttute at more reasonable price, and am will
i ling to devote my attention and the labor ne.
cessary to carry through a series of expert.
menis for that purpose, provided the Proprie-
tors Of the different articles before the public
are willing to furnish, free Of charge, sufic.
lent amount; t;of each for one acre, which would
propose to equal the retail price of 800 lbs
Peruvian Guano. will here state, however
, that if my experience is worth anything, j
teaches that manures that are deficient in am
monia will gain bat little credit (at least th'
, frat year) in competition with Peruvian Gu
ano. But, should life and health permit, will
carry them through series ofyears, if the par
ties desire it in which case. those Of ckarac
!, ter mere for permanent Improvement than i'm
d mediate action, will come in for credit in tn
:. last of the series.
! | have already spent considerable amour
d 10 experiments, and have no more direct intel
d est in this, matter than the ninety and min
8 other farmers In the community, aed feel tbi
I shall be doing enough on nly part to deyoi
my tins and labor necessary TO carry tn
Is through. without being subjected 10 tho 81
20 pense Of the articles for trial.
10 Therefore, all who are disposed to furnish
s- sufficient amount of the articles for disposs
" can have them entered, 10 competition wi
Pssuvisa Goano. by appyiny immediately
hs tn. CoURSEy,
bs FxEpnRrcA, Dr1.
Smyrna times., 1860-04-05

PoTAToEs,-Last years crop Of potatoes are
yet very plentiful, and are selling at prices no
higher Than they brought last fall. Those who
have many On hand will probably find the mar
ket a dull one heneeferth. Potatoes have kept
exceedingly we'll the past winter, and this cir
constance. logsther with the good crops lasi
fall, rendara them so abundant. a Trenton
paper says they are selling in Burlington co.
at 30 to 81 cents per basheI. The InfeiIigen-
CIR says they can be bought fer about so cen.s
iii Doylestown, Pa.
Smyrna times., 1860-04-05
A Relic of the Battle of New Orleans

Among the decorations of the dining room
of the Burnet House, at the Legislative Ban
qust. was ia tered piece of bunting that was
carried by the forty-fourlh Regiment of u. s.
Troops. commanded by Maj. Wallace, in the
battle of New Orleans. The flag was made in
the autumn of 1911, by party Of Cincinnati
ladies. and bears the following inscription .E
Pluribas unum.' Buy your Harness at the
Bunker Hill Harness Factory, Commerce st.,
Smyrna, Del
N. B.--Although the Factory has changed
hands. il is yet in operation. and those wishing
Harness, Saddles, Collars. Whips, Trunks, or
anything in that line of business an invited te
to call and examine my stock.
/ NH 30 T. o. AYRES.
Smyrna times., 1860-04-05

AccIDRET--on Tuesday little son Of Robt'
Mitchell. residing near Rothwell's Landing.
while riding on roller in the field fell there.
from, and. before the team could be stopped,
the roller had passed ever b m. In the hurry
to stop the oxen they were caused 20 back sud-
denly, the roiler passing over the boy second
time. His face was considerably lacerated
aid body much bruised, but fortunately no bones
were broken.
Smyrna times., 1860-04-05
Wv AN T'E I'D.

A situation as TEACHER, by gentleman
who has had several years experience in teach
ing the higher and lever branches constituting
a good English Education. Can produce un-
questionable recommendations in regard To lite-
rary qualifications and moral character, II me-
cessary. Salary depends upon circumstances.
Address "Teacher," Times Office, Smyrna. Del
Smyrna times., 1860-04-05
Fashionable Millinery.

Misses M. Z. BECK & Z. J. FARES take this meth
cd of informing the Ladies Of SnYrna and vicinity that
they have just returned from Philadelphia with spen.
did assortment Of SPRING and SUMMER BON
NET also. FLO WERS, RIBBONS, CAPS, &C..
which they selling at very small profits 10 any and
all who will favor them with ca--ieeling confident
that they can sell as cheapas the cheapest hearty
invitation is extended 10 all TO call and exanng Their
stock the stand formerly occupied by Miss >. L. Bell
on Main street, I'd door above Mr. VIM. Temples store
41rBLEACHlNG, PRESSING and COLORINC
neatly done and punciualy attended 10. np5
Smyrna times., 1860-04-05
MOTICE,

The Taxahles Of the town Of Smyrna are
hereby notified that there 10 now true copy Of
the Assessment List. made by William Wiids,
Assessor, of the Voters and Real Estate within
the limits of the town, hanging up on exhibi-
ton at the hotel of Tighman Foxwel, and the
Commissioners will hold Court of Appeals al
said hotel. on Monday, the 23d day Of April
next, between the hours OF 0 o'clock, a. M, ant
l2 o'clock, m. {, and from 2 to 8 o'clock. p. m.
of said d,.y, TO hear and determine all appeals
| from said Assessment. BY Order Of tho
| HOARD OF COMMISSIONER
Wm. CuMMrss. Secretary.
Smyrna times., 1860-04-05
Notice to Teachcrs.

The Annual Meeting of the Kent and Sus-
sex county Teachers Association will be held
in the Public School House, at Seaford, on
"Wednesday, the l1th inst, at 10 o'clock, a. m.
All the Teachers of both Public and Private
schools in the two counties are earnestly re-
quested to attend. Friends of Education gen.
orally. and the Ladies especially, are invited
to be present.
Fear'.f JNO n COOPER S&c,v
Smyrna times., 1860-04-05

From Mexico, by the way of Washington,
we learn that the commander of the French
brig of war Olivier lad sent an insolent letter
to Commodore Jarvis with regard to The cap
ture of the Marin Expedition. No reply was
given to il, but it was sent to the Department
of State. All French prisoners taken by the
A~srcan vessels were demanded. The other
items have been anticipated.
Smyrna times., 1860-04-05

TowE ORDINAKcEs.-Ou authorities have
ha rinted, for the benefit OF the town, the
ordinances which they in i" councils have sdop
ted for its regulation the ensuing year.
The fine for obstructing the sidewalks, refu-
sal to remove nusances after receiving writ
ten notice to do the same, or. for building q
house or planting curb-stone without calling on
one or more Of the commissioners for permit
10 do the same. shall be in each and every case
too dollars.
The tine for Obstructing the side eswalk by
hitching thereon horse or other animal, is enc
dollar, and for driving through the streets at a
greater speed Than eight miles an nOur, fUe
dollars.
To the latter item we particularly call the
attention Of eur "young bloods," who delight
SO much in showing their dexterily at horse.
manship in our streets. BY remembering the
n,arimum speed 8. they may save the minimum
sum 50.
Smyrna times., 1860-04-05

JAMES E. BLACK would respectfully call the
attention Of Farmers and Builders to bis large
assortment Of dry lumber. He has now reaey
choice lot of fence board and pickhts, plain
and fancy, with rails to suit, cheap and on ac-
commodaling terms.