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PRICES TO SUITTHE TIMES.
THE Largest and Cheapest stock euer
offered IN tLis CITY.
CTR A s. W DEA n.
Iru/Jy S4IE DE.9T,ER IN

2French and German Baskets, Wood and
Willow Ware. No,ions, Brushes. oil cloths,
Cotton Laps. Wadding, Carpet Chain, sc.
mo ii9 MARKET Street, below 2nd, (norIh
side) Philadelphia.
r9yH subscriber has Just opened an entire
new and complete stock of goods OF
4 the best quality and description. TO which
lie would respectfully call the attention of
Merchants ard Dealers who wash 10 find a
= ood article CHEAP FOR CASH.
These goods were boueht for Net Cash,
at the greatly reduced prices consequent
T upon the stringency OF the ilmes, and be-
i =lieving the ssnimbie sixpence" 10 be better
Than the s'slow, shilling,o they are now OF
s fered to the public al prices they DEFY COM
petition.
The following are few os the articles al
ways on hand
Pals and Tubs of all kinds and qualities,
: Toy Pals, Salt and Sugar boxes, Half Bush
/ els and Peck Measures, Well Buckets,
Towel Rollers, Patent head and straight
.clothes rims, wash boards, wooden mop
handles, Grain scoops, toy wheelbarrows,
tcorn brooms, every variety, shoe paint
scrub and sweep brushes, &c.
Blo,hes, brushes, Baskets, willow and ra-
|ian chairs, shirt ralans, bird cages, clothes
Lines, bed cords, skirt cords, lie yarn, twine
OF all kinds, together wlh large assof!-
ment Of Notions ard Fancy Goods HosI-
/ cry, Gloves, Shirts, Drawers, Threads, &c
cheap from auction. ~
These goods are all new and carefully
selected, and are offered a, prices that can
moi fail 10 attract attention.
Buyers will invariably find it TO their own
Interest to call before PuTch asins else where
u Periicular attention given 10 packing
goods for shipmeni, so sto prevent damage
or excessive charges for freight.
IT, Orders by Mail promptly attended
40 CHARLES w. DEAN.
1l9 Market ST., north side, below znu'
philadeIphia. Sept. 81, ls59-ly
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LIGHT! LIGHT
Coal, Kerosene, or Carbon Oils.
ID q II a 9 Cd IN
COIL OIL BURNERS AND LAMPS
EOP RUpN1NC

FOR BURNING
Coal, Kerosene, or Carbon Oils.
The best, most brilliant, and cheapest por-
table light now in use. No Canger OF ex-
plosion and cheaper than fluid, lard oil, fish
oil, or Camphene,
g EQUAL TO GAS, II
Without the expense of gas fixiuIes. The
above Lamps (wilh all their fancy trim
ings) can be seen and bought at the old
established Drug and Chemical Store OF the
undersigned, who hatters himself that from
his long experience in the Drug trade, he
knows how and where TO buy, and is deter
mined not 10 be undersold by any one IN
Bloomsburg, or surrounding country, Call
and see his new and well selected stock OF
DRUGS. MEDICINES & CHEMICALS,
PAINTS. VARNISHES, DYESTUFFS,
OILS, GLASS FROM 7x9 TO 24x36,
CONTEMPORARIES, PER-
FUMERY AND FANCY
TOILET, ARTICLES
FOR LADIES &
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HOWARD ASSOCIATION,
PHILADELPHIA

PHILADELPHIA
= Benevolent Institution established by
"a special Endowment, for the Relief of
the sick and distressed, afflicted with viru-
lent and epidemic diseases, and especially
or the cure OF diseases OF the sexual organs.
Medical advice given gratis, by tho act
ING Surgeon, to all who apply by letter, with
a description OF their condition, Gage, oc
cupalion, habits OF life, &c.,) and in cases
OF extreme poverty. medicines furnished
free Ot charge.
Valuable reports on SpeimaiorrhDa, and
other diseases of the sexual organs, and on
the Lew remedies employed in the Di-peu-
sary, sent 10 the afflicted in sealed letter
envelopes, free oi charge. Two or three
stamps for postage will be acceptable.
Address, DR.. J. Skillin Honghtou, Acting
Surgeon, Howard Association, No. South
Ninth Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
By order OF the Directors.
GEO. FAIRCHlLD, Secretary.
EZRA D. HEARTWELL, President.
January 25, ls60-Iy.
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UEIN 7 y.
TOBACCO AND CIGARS,


TOBACCO AND CIGARS,
Assrd Brands, Patent Medicines of every
variety in use, Liquors (pure) for medicinal
use only, Fluid Camphene, Carbon Oil
Turpenine and Alcohol, Trusses, Shoulder
Braces and Abdominal Supporters, Surgca
and Dental instruments, Sash Nail & Tooth
brushes, Prof. Humphreys Homeopathic
Remedies, garden, canary, rape and hemp
seeds, Thermometers, proof-glasses moroc
co leather and shoe findings, Sc, &C., To-
eether with the largest and most varied as
sortmeEl of German TOYS ard
Yankee Notions,
ever brought TO this place, all of which
please call and see, and you must believe
Having learned by sad experience tha
"long credits will not keep things moving,
have determined 10
JglEDUO1s lp1lIOIASe
to cash buyers, TO make 1t an object TO them
as well as the seller, 10 deal on the cash
principle, either money or ready trade.
Having served a regular apprenticeship
at the Drug and Apothecary business, be-
sides having carried il on for the last eigh
teen years, on my own hook, | halteT my
self that am able to do justice to all giving
me trial. Thankful to the public for pas
favors, would ask a trial on the new rTin-
ciple, and will guarantee 10 all, that il viii
make long friends, and pay best in the end
10 pay cash and buy at rednced prices.
PHYSICIANS PRESCRIPTIONS
carefully compounded, AMI all orders cor
recly answered. All medicines guarrantec
as recommended, Store Room on Main
Street, near Market, next door 10 The Pos
Office, Bioomsburg, Colombia county, Pa
EPHRAIM p. LUTZ.
December 7, IS59-tf.
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STOVES AND TINWARE.
THE subscriber having erected large new
brick Foundry aud Machine Shop, in place
OF the old one, is prepared TO make all kinds
of
CASTINGS At THE LOWEST PRICES.
Plows constantly on hand. The subscribe
has removed his Tin Shop from Main
Street 10 the Foundry Lot. where he has
erected building altogether for Stoves and
Tinware.
The Cooking Stoves consist Of the VIM.
- PENN COOK, RAUB COOK, VAN
M LIER COOK, and PARLOR STOVES
Fsaof all kinds, the Egg Cylinder Stove,
sc.
All kinds of Spouting made 10 order.
JOSEPH SHARPLESS.
Boomsburg. Apyil i6, 1858
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GREAT EXCITEMENT DOWN TOWN
ATL. T. SHARPLESS' STORE.
SPRING AND SUMMER
GOODS.

vT,BE undersigned having taken charee OF
L The New Store formerly kept oy '0reph
Sharpless, he takes this method OF ,liio,'i-
ing his numerous customers tla. no
sssn,,menI of SPRING AND SUMMER
GOODS. which he offers for sale al his
cGEAP CASH STORE,
on Main Street, Bloomsburs, al the very
lowest living prizes. His Stock has oeeh
selected with great deal oi care and Jnos
ment. and il will compare faVora2iy win
any stock of goods ever broueh' 10 lhls
Mace. County propnce taken IN excna.ee
ior goods al The market prices. ne mar y"
hand everything commonly kept IN coun-
g., s,ore Give him a call before purchas-
ny ny s.H aisswb.,e L. T. SHARPLESS.
BIoomsburg, April 25, 1860.
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BLOOMgBURG
CABINET WARE ROOMS.
s. c.. IL SEEEVE

% ESPECTFULLY invites the attention OF
AZ the Public TO his extensive assortment
Of Cabinet Furniture and Chars, which be
will warrant made of good materials and in
a work manlke manner. AT his Establish
nent, can always be found good assor
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FASHIONABLE FURNITURE,

which is equal in style and finish 10 that Of
Philadelphia or New York cities, and at as
low prices He has Sofas of different style
and prices, from $25 to $50. Divans Loun-
ges, Walnut and Mahogany. Parlor chairs,
Rocking and easy chairs, Piano stools, and
variety of upholstered work, with Dressing
and parlor bureaus, sofa, card centre and
pier tables, detashus, cheffeniers, whalnols
and comodes and all kinds of fashionable
work His stock of bureaus, enclosed and
common washstands, dress-lables, corner
cupbo ards sofas,
DINING AND BREAKFAST TABLES,
bedsteads, cane seat and common chairs is
the largest in this section OF the county. He
will also keepa good assortment OF looking
glasses with fancy gilt and common frames
He will also furnish spring mattresses fitted
10 any sized bedslead, which are superior
for durability and comfort to any bed III
nse. Doomsburg, January 10, 1858.
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Eagle Foundry, bloomsbury

Berwick. April 20, 1859.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1860-03-15


to us, unindurable. The cell had not a
single article of furniture in it, and all
the occupants were entirely nude. They
greeted us with Chin Chin Taipan', and
'Cunshaw Taipan, which was How do
you do? 'Give us a present.
awe saw, also, on our visit, several
convicted felons undergoing the punish.
ment of the 'Canque,' which consists Of a
square board with hole in the centre,
and goes together with hinges. 1t is put
upon the victim shoulders, with his head
through the hole. The 'Canques' are oI
different sizes and weights, according to
age, and the degree Of crime. Offenders
are frequently compelled to wear them
from four to six months, during which
time it is impossible for them TO lie down
and they are compelled to sit and sleep
upon their launches. Some of them
had eaten and slept so long in one
posture, that their skin was chaffed
through, and they were almost covered
with raw sores.
"Among others whom we saw confn.
ed, was the mother of Tai Ping Wang
the great rebel chief, Of whom the Man,
darns, or Imperialists, stand in great fear
They have never been able to defeat him
and have offered large rewards for his
capture, without success, The Imperial
lists have arrest his mother and all his re
latives, as far as they have been able tt
trace them. His mother is woman O
small stature, and nearly seventy year
of age, with hair as white as snow. Sh
had heavy chains upon her ankles, and
chain also around her neck, with ston
fastened to the end, which traled upo
the ground. The other relatives of th
rebel chief were also in chains. The fe
males were embroidering, and the male
were knitting undershirts, using smal
linen twine. We likewise saw many re
bells in chains, with their ears cut of
and others who had been hamstrung
who were unable to rise upon their f, ct
but dragged themselves along with thei
hands,"
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1860-03-15
Farmers.

There are several reasons why farm-
ers are healthier than professional men,
viz:
1. They work more; and develope all
the leading muscles Of the body.
2. They take exercise in open air,
and breathe greater amount Of oxy-
gen.
3. Their food and drinks are COM
monty less odulterated and far more SIM
pie.
a. They do not over work their brain as
much as professional men.
s. They take their sleep commonly
during the hour Of darkness, and do not
try to turn day into night.
6. They are not SO ambitious, and
consequently do not wear themselves out
as rapidly in the contest Of rivalry.
7. Their pleasures are simple and less
exhausting.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1860-03-15
Hanging in Louisiana.

The auther of"Rural Lilein Louisiana" !"
thus describes a hanging in the rural
districts in that state:
"Why,' exclaimed We as we approach
the jail, eve thought the law required
that the execution should take place
within an inclosure?"
$50 it does,' says the Sheriff, "and
don't you call that an inclosure--say?'
pointing with his long cane to worm
fence surrounding the building, II put
that there this morniug-the law don't
require me to build a stone wall nor a
brick one nuther, that I am aware Of,
that should clink the cracks betwixt the
rails, nulher, to keep anybody from
seeing"
"Where have you erected your gal.
lows?
"Oh, taint erected yet, but soon will
be; here Bill" he continued, take this
rope drawing from his pocket piece of
plough-line about eighteen inches in
lengthy and 60 and tie one end of i
round Tolley's neck, and fetch him
here,"
The deputy departed, and..soon return
ed, leading the culprit, secured as COM
manded. He was short, chunkey, "dont-
care-a cuss" looking fellow, who saun.
tered carelessly along with his hands in
his pockets.
He was placed by the side Of long
cotton wood sapling, which was lying or
the ground. 1t had recently been strip
ped of its bark except the fork at one
end. t-..s
The sheriff drew off his blanket coat,
threw it across the fence, looked full ii
the culprit's face. and addressed him.
"Mister Tolley, you're mean looking
sneak, now, aint yer? Durn yer, III
teach yer how tu set FIRE to a shanty
and be guilty o'arson-pull off yer hat
sir. and hold up yer head"
The deputy having fastened the othe
end of the rope to the saplng, Mr.. F
seized prong Of the fork in either han'
and poised it above his head as high a
he could reach but not quite clearing Mr.
Tolley's toes from the ground, while th'
deputy stood by, watch in hand, countin!
the minutes as they passed. The Sherii
still with his arms aloft, becoming very
red in the face called out:
~ say, Billy, how long has he been
hanging?"
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1860-03-15
Getting an Invitation.

1t was observed that certain rich man
never invited any one 10 dine with him.
"l'll lay wager" said wag, II can get
an invitation from him."
The wager being accepted he goes the
next day to the rich mans house about,
the time lie was TO dine, and tells the ser.
want that he must speak with his master
Immediately, for he could seve him a
thousand pounds.
"Slr," said the servant to his master.
"here is a man in great hurry, who
says he can save you one thousand
pounds"
Out came the master.
"What is that sir? Can you save me a
thousand pounds?"
"Yes, sir, l can; but I see you ore at
dinner; l will go myself and dine and
call again"
80! pray sir come in and take dinner
Win me.
The invitation was accepted. As..soon
as dinner was over, and the family had
retired, the conversation was resumed.
"Well sir" said the man of the house.
"now to business. Pray let me know
how am to save thousand poundA!"
"Why, sir" said the other, II hear
that you have daughter to dispose of in
marriage"
II have SIR"
"And you intend to portion her with
ten thousand pounds?"
Il do, SIR"
"Why then sir, let me have her and I
will take her at nine thousand"
The master of the house rose in pas
sion, and kicked him out Of doors.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1860-03-15
Paris Fashions.

The Paris correspondent! of the New
York Journal Of Commerce writes:
Our modes daily become more and more
snowy and extravagant. While viewing
the rich, varied and elegant articles that
are presented TO our notice, we are led to
inquire, where shall we find sufficient
wearers, or enough gold TO purcha'e
such luxuries. Never has there been
so great demand for costly laces and
embroideries, and magnificent materials
Of all descriptions. Gold gli'ters on all
articles Of dress; velvets, moires, aud bro
cades are all embroidered with gold.-
The early spring bonnets are mixture
of lace, tulle, light hued velvets and
flowers with hanging golden balls or with
velvet ribbon trimmings looped and
fastened with golden pins and tiny gold
chains. The evening coffures are also
lavishly decorated with the precious ma
tcral. Ribbons--even those intended
for dem.toiette decorations, are edged
and howered with gold. The dainty
slippers ofvelvet and kid are not only
embroidered and buckled with goll, but
gilded high heels are the latest vogue,
and not alone on slippers, but as appen-
dages to the carnage buttons Of velvet Of
silk. We have noticed becoming soiree
costumes for young ladies, of white tar
latane with two jupes, each skirt being
rolled in long rings Of blue or pink velvet
and at the edge of the skirs the velvets
terminate in rows Of loops. The cor
sage is decorated with points of velvet
and the sleeves are formed OF a single
puff, bordered by narrow ruche, with
an epaulet and bracelet Of blue velvet.
Walking dresses are genel rally fashioned
with plain skirt, laid in large plaits at
the waist and increasing in amplitude,
by means of cores, towards the bottom o.
the skirt. Two or three rows Of large
velvet buttons, surrounded by lace, are
placed down the middle Of the from
breadth. These robes short in front
but very long behind. almost forming
a train. The sleeves are sometimes
puffed or slashed to the elbow, and from
there tight to the wrist, or they are
composed Of a single puff crossed length
wise by a ruche of ribbon, and open In
from. so as to display muslin or tarla,
tame undersleeve which is two inches
longer than the silk sleeve, and terml'
mates with two small puffings and a bow
of ribbon. Silk robes are much decorated
with bows of ribbon, having gold buck
lie or clasp in the center.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1860-03-15
"Just three minutes and half an

"Just three minutes and a half an
swered the assistant.
"Then he's got one minute and half
more, AMI he don't begin TO be dead
yet
"Aleck,' observed we, "if I may be
permitted to venture an assertion, it
would be that the supreme law OF the
land makes it obligatory upon you to
keep him in suspense until the vital
principle is no more"
"Counselor, shet up; l know what
Pm about. You may know all about the
theory Of law, but you don'tknow moths
ing bout the practice; and it stands to
reason that you should know nothing
bout the duties Of Sheriff; but tell you
I've heared ever since l was born, that
ar,er a gentleman had hung aglven
length o'time, and want kilt--and
think FIVE minutes is the time-he's en-
titled to life, and think he oughter be,
too. Nowin' tha at TO be the law, { for
how could so many people be mistaken il
faint. I'm going to let him down."
So ssyng, he threw the sapling as far
from him as he was able. jerking the cul
prit very hard to the ground, thereby
prejudicing his comfort much more than
his pendant position did. Loosening the
halter from his neck, and smashing his
hat down over his eyes, the Sheriff seiz,
ed him by the collar, planting the toe Of @
number eleven pegged boot extremely
low down in the dorsal region, and ex
claimed: .
"Look a'here, Mister Tolley, you VI
, escaped death by fiction o'law-now go
but hang me, if ever I ketch you in thi
parish again, III kick you till you're
jelly.Gsh, dye hear? then scoot. Come
boys, let's 60 and get up small game o
draw"
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1860-03-15
HOW BEAUTIFUL Is EARTH.


BY MRS. sIGouRNEY.
Oh, God! how beautiful is earth,
In sunlight or in shade,
Her forests with their waving arch,
Her flowers that gem the glade.
Her hilocks, white with heecy hocks,
Her fields with grain that flow
Her sparkling rivers, deep and bro'd.
That through the valley flow.
Her crested waves that clashcd the shore,
And lifted their anthem loud,
Her mountains with their solemn brows,
That WOO the yielding cloud.
Oh. Godl how beautiful is life
That Thou dost lend us here,
With tinted hopes that line the cloud.
And joys that gem the tear.
With cradle hymns of mothers young,
And tread Of youthful feet,
That scarce in their elastic bound
Bow down the grass flowers sweet.
With brightness round the pilgrims staff,
Who, at the set of sun,
Beh olds the golden gate thrown wide,
And I'll the work well done.
But if this earth, which changes mar,
This life to death that leads,
Are made so beautiful by Him
From whom all good proceeds.
How glorious must that region be,
Where all the pure and blessed,
From chance, and fear, and sorrow free,
Att in eternal restl
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1860-03-15


Interesting from China--Prison Tortures.
Frem a letter received by Mr.. ]. M.
Andruss. of this city, firm his nephew in
Hong Kong, China, we are permitted to
make the following interesting extracts.
The letter bears date of November 18th,
1859:
81 have recently returned from a trip
to Canton, where l gathered many items
of Intelligence which will be interesting.
We were so fortunate, shortly after our
arrival, as 10 secure the services of Rev.
Mr.. Gray, stationed there as chaplain,
who being well versed in China affairs,
played the cicerone greatly to our advan.
tage, We commenced our explorations
by visiting the prisons, happening to hit,
M st fortunately, on criminal court day.
We were the first persons ever taken by
our guide into Chinese court. The
magistrate, "a very high Mandarin, knew
Mr.. Gray. and upon our entering, stopped
the court. We were introduced and in
vted to take seats, which after a great
deal of bowing and salaaming, we did.
"The Mandarin and ourselves were the
the only persons seated in the court-the
magistrates assistants always standing
during hours. There were several inter-
prefers present to question the prisoners
on trial, and to answer the Mandarin.--
That functonary never demeaned himself
by speaking any other dialect than that
strictly M andarin dialect There were
quite a number of prisoners, all with
manacles upon their limbs and necks,
awaiting their turn for trial. One Of them
was fastened upon an instrument of tor.
ture, called the rack, used to extort con-
fessions, true or false from their victims.
This rack resembles carpenters saw
bench. The victim is made to kneel, the
rack is then placed on its end, against the
back. His cue, or tail, is passed through
hole in the end Of the rack, and tied fast
to the upper feet, which strains the cords
of the neck horribly.
ga bandage is then placed across his
forehead and fastened to the end of the
rack. A slip-noose is put upon each
thumb, by which his arms are drawn be-
hind him and upwards, and also made
fast to the upper feet. A slip-poose is
also put upon each big toe, which is drawn
upwards and made fast at the same point,
and are drawn so that the victims knees
about one inch clear OF the floor-thus
leaving the whole weight Of the body sus-
pended by the thumbs and toes. The
victim was kept upon the rack about half
an hour, and when cast loose fell upon
the foor--having for the time being lost
all control of his limbs. He was left ly-
\ ing as he fell until bis blood resumed its
circulation, when a chain was put upon
his neck, and he was led away to the dun
geon. He was no doubt convicted Of the
crime with which he was charged, as he
was jesirous of kneeling bofore the Man
DARN and plead for mercy, but was not
permitted so to do. r..tH'
awe followed the prisoner, and saw
him thrust into room with some thirty
others, all Of whom were condemned to
death. The cell was very small, exces-
sively warm, and the stencil from it was,
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1860-03-15

Dg""My bre-thesren," said good old
backwoods preach, "I'm gwine to preach
you a plain sarment to-day-a sarment
that even woman can understand. You
can find my text in FIVE varses of the
two-eyed chapter Of the one.eyed john"
1t was some time before it was perceived
that he meant l John, chapter II.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1860-03-15

EEAn eminent spirit merchant in
Dublin announces, in an Irish paper, that
he has still a small quantity of the whisky
on hand which was drank by George Nv
when in Dublin.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1860-03-15
HE pINM M c e Il.

will b. issued every Friday, al Upper 81
dusky, o. 50, 90 peannum, or ST. ,50 IN ADVANCE
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1860-03-15

~A lady asked shipwrecked sea.
man how he felt when the waves dashed
over him. Jack replied, "Wet ma am,
very wet.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1860-03-15

NE What is the difference between a
good soldier and fashionable lady?-
One faces the powder and the other pow
ders her face.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1860-03-15

w The lash that man does not object
to having laid on bis shoulders-the eye
lash Of pretty girl.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1860-03-15

E Taking the responsibility
Stealing young child.
EEA writer notices dog so very SER
ious that even bis tail had not the least
bit OF wag about it.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1860-03-15

GEA young man in conversation one
evening, chanced to remark. IL am no
prophet" True. replied lady present
mo profit TO yourself or any one else"