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Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-09-25
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER Is, 1861.

he still brings good. When we behold
overshadowing error, we think it will dee
pen and darken till the whole sky is overca, t;
whereas, by and by it is dissolved, and truth
shines forth with all the splendor of the
sun, and momentary cloud seems to have
only increased the intensity of the glory
that succeeds, and follows it. We hear Of
divisions and disputes among Christians; We
think the Church is going to pieces /; but
that is because we see but part, we do
not see the whole. If we saw the whole,
we should discover that the momentary dis
cord is only preparatory to lasting harmony;
that the dispute of day precedes
the peace that will prevail through ages to
come. We see through glass darkly we
do not always recolleot this; and because
we forget it, and fancy that we can see
more clearl j than is the case, we are troub-
led and disquieted. Because we are blind,
we think the world is going to pieces, and
that God has left it to itself Cunan.inq.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-09-25
Drawing Rations.

There are some episodes in the life of a
soldier provocative of laughter and that
serve to disperSe in measure the ennui Of
camp life. Not long ago a farmer, who
did not reside so far from the camp of "the
boys" as he wished he did, was accustomed
to find every morning that several rows of
potatoes had disappeared from bis field
lie bore it some time, but when the last
half of his field Of fine Kidneys" began to
disappear, he began to think that sort Of
thing had gone far enough, and determined
to stop it. Accordingly, he made visit
to camp early next morning, and amused
himself by going round to see whether the
soldiers were provided with good and whole,
some provisions. He had not proceeded
far when he found boy just serving up
fine dish of kidneys which looked
marVellouSly Ike those that the guide wife
brought to his own table. Hating, the
following collOquy ensued
Have fine potatoes here, see.'
Splendid ? was the reply.
Where do you get them?'
DRAW them ?
Does Government furnish potatoes in
your rations. 2
Nary potato =
! thought yon said you drew them
Did we just do the thingr
But how if they are not included in
your rations p
Easiest thing in the world Won't you
take some with US !? said the soldier, as he
seated himself at the table opposite the
smoking vegetables.
THANK you But will you oblige me by
telling how you draw your potatoes, as they
are not found by the commissaryr
Nothing easier Draw en- by the tops
mostly Sometimes with hoe if one is lett |
in the field
Hum! Yes! | understand Well, see |
here lfyou won't draw any more of mine,
will bring you basket every morning,
and draw them myself
Bully for you, old fellow was the cry,
and three cheers and tiger were given
tor farmer Lee. The covenant was enter
ed into, and no one but the owner drew
potatoes from that field afterWard
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-09-25
The Red-Eyed Flycatcher.

This is the most distinguished of all
the WGrblers of our forests it has loud,
lively and energetic song which it contin-
ues sometimes for an hour without inter
mission, as 1t hunts among the thick foliage
Its notes are in short emphatical bars, of
two, three, or four syllables In Jamaica
where this bird winters, it is called whip
tom-kelly, from an imagined resemblance
of Its notes 10 these words.
This bird builds a neat, pestile nest, be-
tween two twigs of a young dog wood, or
other young Saplin. 1t is hung by the
two upper edges, aud formed Of pieces of
hornets nest, some fax, fragments of with
cred leaves, slips of pine bank, and bits of
paper, all glued together by the saliva of
the bird and the silk of caterpilIars; lined
with tibrous bark, grass, and hair These
nests are very durable, and selected by the
COW bird as one of the numerous recepta-
clcs for her egg; the red-eyed Aycatcher
showing as much solicitude for the young
foundling as if it were her own. This
bird is five inches and half long the
plumage is yellow olive above the under
parts are white the crown is ash bordered
with black. The iris of the eye is red.
The red-eyed fycatOher is common
throughout the United States, and is an
inhabitant Of the city as well as the forest
On fine summers day, his lively notes
may be heard among the branches of the
elms on Boston common.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-09-25
NATURAL HISTORY,
The Small Blue Grey Flycatcher.

If it were not for the length of the tail
this bird would rank next to the humming q
bird in magnitude 1t is four inches ana
a half long; the plumage above is a light
blush grey; below, blush white; the
wings brownish black. Its motions are
quick; he seems always on the look -out for
insects; darts about from one part Of the
tree to another with hanging wings, and
erected tail, making feeble chipping tsec,
tsee, no louder than mouse Though so
small, it is ambitious of hunting on the
highest branches, and is seldom seen among
the humber thickets 1t fixes its nest
among the the twigs on the top of high
tree; this is formed of the stems of old
leaves, the husks of buds, the withered
blossoms Of weeds, coated with dry lichen,
and lined with horse hair. Yet in this
frail receptacle does the female cow bird
venture to deposite her egg and to the
management OF these pigmy nurses, leaves
the fate of her hel pless young.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-09-25
MISCELLANEOUS,
BY the President of the United States.
A PROCLAMATION.

Whereas, A joint committee of both Houses
of Congress has waited on the President of
the United States, and requested him to rec
ommend day of humiliation, prayer and
fasting, to be observed by the people of the
United States with religious solemnities, and
the Offering of fervent suplicationsto to Almighty
God for the safety and welfare Of these States,
His blessings on their arms, and speedy res
toration to peace: and whereas, it is 6t and
becoming in all people. at all times to &C.
knowledge and revere the Supreme Govern
ment of God, to bow in humble submission to
his chastisements, 10 confess and deplors their
sins and transgressions. in that the fear Of
the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and to
pray with all fervency and contrition for
the pardon of their past offences. and for a
blessing upon their present and prospective
actions; and whereas, when our beloved coun-
try, once, by the blessing of God, united,
prosperous and happy, is now afflicted with
factions and civil war. it is peculiarly fit for
US to recognise the hand of God, in this yisi-
tation, and, in sorroEfnl remembrance of our
own faults and crimes, as nation and as in
dividuals, to humble ourselves before Him
and TO pray for His mercy; to pray that we
may be spared further punishment, though
most justly deserved: that our arms may be
blessed and made efectual for re-establishment
of law, order and peace throughout our coun-
try, and that the inestimable boon of civil and
A Stss#st "'-N
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-09-25
Quietness in the Storm.

BE still, and know that | am God:
will be exalted among the heather, 1 will
be exalted among the nations Of the earth
The forty y-sixth Psalm is evidently from
first to last military or war-song It as
sumes tribulation, warfare, in the midst of
the world and points the Christian to his
refuge, his safe and blessed retreat, amidst
the war storms gathering from the distant
horizon. God is not only our refuge, but
he is also with US He maketh wars to
cease unto the end of the earth he break
eth the bow, and cutteth the spear asun-
der; he burneth the chariot in the fire.
1t God is thus the source of victory, if the
battle is not to the strong nor the race to
the swift, then 'be still;' do not be alarm
ed, agitated and vexed but be satisfied of
this, that God will be exalted in the earth.
Fear not for his kingdom, be not alarmed
for his cause not hair of the head of his
saints shall perish Be still, and know
that he is not man to repent, nor erea-
ture to fail; but the mighty God, the same
yesterday, TO day, and forever.
This prescription is suitable to the age in
which we live, in scenes that are opening
on world that appears to be about to go
through its last baptism. What are some
of the grounds Of disquiet in the minds of
true Christians? Why is it that we need
the prescription, BE still?' We answer,
first, from the imperfection of our knowl-
edge. We see but fragment of God's s
procedure; we cannot see that out Of evil
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-09-25

religious liberty, earned under His guidance
and blessing by the labors and sufferings of
our fathers, may be restored in all its origin,
al excellency, Therefore |, Abraham Lincoln,
President of the United States, do appoint the
last Thursday in September next as day of
humiliation, prayer and fasting for all the
people Of the natioa and do earnestly rec
ommend to the people, and especially to ell
ministers and teachers Of religion. of all de.
nominations, 20 all heads Of families, to OBJ
serve and keep that day according TO their
creeds and modes of worship, in all humility,
and with all religious solemnity, to the end
that the united prayer of the nation may as
cend to the Throne Of Grace and bring down
plentiful blessings upon our own country.
In testimony whereof, &C.,
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
BY the President
WV. II. SEWARD, Secretary of State.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-09-25
SUNDAY ! SUNDAY!

There is place love to 90,
Sunday. Sunday,
In storm or sunshine, rain or snow,
That's fsanday-school.
For love the bells a-ringing, Sunday, Sunday.
| love the cheerful singing at Sunday-school.
| would not stay at home 10 play, Sunday SUNDAY
I'd rather come hear them pray al atSunday-scho6
For love the bells !-ringiGg, &c.
meet my pleasant teacher there,
Sunday, Sunday,
Who kindly does my lessons hear,
At SqRdDY=schoQI.
learn that Jesus died and rose,
Sunday, Sunday,
That might fly from sins dark woes,
At Sunday-school.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-09-25
J3l0(Q9lTQ00A,Aa
Edited by A. sNIrH. County Superintendent
District Institutes.

The organization of teacbors' associa-
tion for every district in the county du-
ring the last year was fact full of prom
Use and highly gratifying to every lover Of
common schools; and the success which
attended many of those associations was at
once the proof of judicious effort and of
the great ability of such combined action
on the part of teachers. The failure of
others was attributed to want of interest
and eulpable neglect of a clear duty. 1t is
to be hoped no such failures will occur du-
ring the present year, and the assurances
given me BY a large majority of the teach
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-09-25
New Series---Vol. Nv, No. 46

sl5G a year, with s42 for clothing, making
sl9S year and rations found. To this
must be added the sl00 bounty at the
close of the war If the war should last but
one year, the pay would reach the very re-
spectacle sum of S298 for the year aud
rations. This does not include the amount
paid to soldiers families by the counties
Many young man out of employment
would jump at the chance of making so
good salary
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-09-25
&RBLIGl0fIS
INVITATION HYMN,
Come. come. como

Come, come, come!
Don't delay haste away. to the SahbatschooI to-day
Here to meet, and TO greet all in friendship sweet;
Come, while yet the dews Of morn Nature all with
gems adorn;
BE in time, rain or shlne-orderi is divine!
To the happy, happy school,
Joyous, joyous S;thlrlth-school!
be III time, ram or shine-order diyne
Come. come, come!
Not tear naught of fear of sorrow is found here;
Faces bright, tempers right, oh, the happy sight.
Health and beauty all around, and no harsh or arring
sound,
Light and free, happily, all is harmony,
Come, come, come!
Keep the way, do stray It's the holy Sabbath day.
HE along. JON the throng in their grateful song.
hlther come! who would decline bliss rare and
joys divnel
pleasures pure, that endure. all may here seclre
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-09-25

The Pecuniary AdUantage Of Enlisting.
The bill recently passed by Congress
raising the pay of volunteers to S13 per
month, board and clothing found, makes
soldering not very bad business, viewed
in pecuniary light The pay amounts to
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-09-25
WILLIE AND I.

We love to 20 to Sabbath-schooI,
Willie and /, Willie ana !,
And be the weather foul or fair,
We purpose to be always there,
To listen to the op nmg prayer.
Willie and I, Willie and l.
Our teacher we do dearly IQyo,
Willie and /. W;ihe and |.
She comes and takes us by the hand,
p And points Us 90 the better land.
And tries to make rs understand
Willie and |, Willie and |.
Our father, mother. too. We love,
Willie and |, Willie and |.
Mhile many hoYs and girls there aFe,
Whose parents for them do not care,
We of the good things richly share.
Willie and !, Willie and /.
We ought TO love the Saviour most,
Willie and |, Willie and |,
For If we love and serve him best,
In his own bosom We shall rest,
And be III heaven forever best
Willie and |, Willie and |.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-09-25
GOD rs EVER GOOD.

See the shining dew-drops, or the towets strewed,
Proving as they sparkle, God is good.
God Is ever good God is ever good.
See See the morning sun-beams. lighting up the wood,
Proving, as they sparkle God is ever good
Hear the mountain streamlet. in the solitude
with its ripple saying, God is ever good.
In the leafy trcc-tops, where no fears intrude,
Joyous BIRDS are singing, God Is ever good.
Bring, my heart, thy tribute, songs of gratitude,
While all nature utters, God is ever good.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-09-25
HOLY ANGELS,

Holy angels in their flight.
Traverse over earth and Skv,
Acts of kindness their delight
Winged with mercy they fly.
Don't You hear them. coming over hill and plain
Scattering music in their heavenly train!
Oh, don't you hear the angels coming, singing aq
they come!
Oh bear Inc, angels-angels, bear me home.
Though their forms we cannot see,
Tuey attend and guard our way
Till we join their company
In the fields of heavenly day.
Had we but angels wing
And an angels heart Of flame,
Oh, how sweetly would we ring
Through the world the Sayi0urs name.
Yet methiuks if | should die,
And become an angel t0a,
l. perhaps, ike them, n, ght fy,
And the SaYiours bidding do
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-09-25
KIND WORDS CAN NEVER DIE

Kind words can never die, cherished and blest
God knows how deep they lie, stored in the breast:
Like childhoods simple rhymes, said DER thousand
times,
&c through all years and clmes the heart to cheer
kHnd words can never die, never die, never die.
hind words can never die, nG never die.
Cmldhood can never die-wrecks of the past
Float DER the memory. bright to the last
Many happy thing many daisy spring.
Float . er times ceasclcsS wing far, far away.
Sweet thoughts can never die tha' lie the fo,gers
Their brightest hnes may y IN wiutry hours;
But when the gentle dew gives tleircharrns anew
With many an added hue they bloom again.
Our souls can never die, though IN the tomb
We may all have to lie, wrapped in its gloom.
What tho the flesh decay souls pass in peace away,
Lave through eternal day, with Christ above.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-09-25

TOAL Oil Lamps in large or ANAL guam
" titles, from 3lcts. to SIS 90 each. The
prices of our lamps are 20 per cent. cheaper
than any other in the country. Shades,
Chimneys, (glass or wiredl, Wick, Brushes,
and Burners, ct equally low rates, for sale BIZ
sep4 T. G. FRANEISCUS.r 8
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-09-25
Large Stock of Furniture on
Hand.

4 FELIX is still manufacturing all kinds
- of Furniture. Young married persons
ana ana others that wish to purchase Furniture
viii VIII Ind good assortment on hand, which
y viii be sold cheap for cash, or country pro-
luce taken in exchange for same. Give me
&c Sail' on Valley street, near Black Bear Ho-
~'' feb q
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-09-25

| FRANKLIN PRATT, Gun barrel We'll
: oer, wishes employment please address
uEH o54, Philadelphia Post Office, stating
"Hsre he may be found. aug7-2t
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-09-25
How Breekinridge became a Peace
Man

The Louisville papers give an account
of hubbub created in that place by the
arrival of arms from the United States
camp in Gerard county:
The secessionists sounded the alarm by
blowing horn. and rushed to their armories
The Union Home Guards gave the alarm by
ringing bell and repaired to their armories
In few minutes the streets were full of arm
ed men, who were running in all directions,
loading their guns as they hurried to the
places OF rendezvous. The man who was to
receive the guns was as cool as a cucumber.
When told that he might have trouble, he
said he anticipated an excitement, and had
provided for contingencies by having an es-
cOrt at hand. Sure enough, it was not long
before two hundred United States cavalry
made their appearance, and it was known that
FIVE hundred United States infantry were not
far off Then Mr. Breckenridge was not so
anxious as he had been to stop the guns with
Fifty men, and became a member of the
peace party" So the guns. &C., were put
into the wagon and taken to their destination
Humors ofhe Gamp.-A correspondent
of the Washington Star, writing from Bail
ey's Cross Roads, says:
There is no little ''chafing" between the
opposing sentries when within earshot Of
each other, and the following dialogue oc-
Cured to day:
Secesh-'When are yer cOmming up ter
take the hill?'
Nichtganer-'Oh, after yeou is man
ners. When are you comming to take the
Capitol?'
Secesh-'Reckon yer don't like the
Bull Run route to Munnasserp
Ntchtganer-fWaal, we kalclate ter go
next time by the way of HGtteras.'
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-09-25
AMgROTYPES
,yi1a D. l099t5,
PA

ID ID ~ "a G 50 gp
OFFICE on East Market street, Lewistown,
" adjoining T. &. Franoiscus' Hardware
Store. P. S. DR.. Locke will be at his office
the first Monday of each month to spend the
week. my3l
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-09-25
Glassware.

IlA0 STONE Fruit Jars, best in use,
;1OOO at prices cheaper than has ever
been offered, at Zerbe's Grocery and Stone
ware depot. jyl0
The Shasta courier., 1861-02-09
"our Flag when We Part.n

Obi what will become of that flag when We
part2
Shall it droop DER the tomb of our national
fame?
Shall it stream DER the wreck, when each hope
of the heart
Has abandoned the wreck to oblivion and
shame.
When that banner of glory forever is furled,
Shall each gem be reset and translated afarf
Shall the bright constellation that lighted
world,
Be replaced by distant and dssolate star?
Rather heap its proud trophies, and over them
cast
This all of our honor-this shroud OF our
shame
Fire the pile fling the ashes abroad on the
blast
Itwas born amid storm-lst it perish in fame
The Shasta courier., 1861-02-09
Literary Notice.

LONE of the most interesting and useful pub
~ lications which comes to cur sanctum is the
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, q weekly publication de-
voted to popular science, new inventions. and the
whole range of mechanic and manufacturing
arts. The Scientific American has been pub
lished for fifteen years, by the yell-known Pat
ent Solicitors, Messrs. Mum & Co.. 81 Park
Row, New York; and has yearly increased in
interest and circulation, until It has attained,
we understand, nearly $4,000 subscribers,
which Is the best evidence that the publication
is appreciated by the reading public.
To those OF our readers who NAV not be IA
miliar with the character of the paper. we will
state some of the subjects of which it treats
Its illustrated descriptions OF the most important
Improvements in steam and agricultural machi-
merry, will commend it to the Engineer and Far
mer, while the new household inventions and
shop tools which are illustrated.by engravings
and described in its columns, with the practical
receipts contained in every number. renders the
work desirable TO housekeepers. and almost
indispensable to every mechanic or smith who
has shop for manufacturing new work, or re-
pairing old.
The Scientific American is universally re-
garded as the inventors advocate and monitor
the repository of American inventions, and the
great authority on law, and all business con-
nected with Patents. The 0fSial List of
Claims, as issued weekly from tie Patent Of
fee, in Washington, are published regularly in
its columns. All the most important Patents
issued by the United States Patent Office are
illustrated and described on its pages, thus
forming an unrivalled history of American in
ventions.
1t is not only the best, but the largest and
cheapest paper devoted to Science, Mechanics,
Manufactures, and the Useful Arts, published in
the world
Hon. Judge Mason, formerly Commissioner
of Patents, is not only engaged with the pub
fishers in their immense Patent Agency depart
ment but as a writer on Patent Laws and Prac-
tice, his ability is foreibly portrayed in the
columns of that paper.
The Scientific American is published once a
week, (every Saturday. each number contain
ing l6 pages OF Letterpress, and from 10 to Il
original engrayings of New Inventions, consist
ing of the most improved Tools, Engines, Mills,
Agricultural Machines and Household Utensils,
making 50 numbers in year, comprising S32
printed heavy, fine paper, in q form express
ly for binding, and all for 81 per annum.
A New Volume commences on the first of Ju-
men will avail themselves of the present oppor-
tunity to subscribe. By remitting 50 by mail to
the publishers, Mum 4 Co., 81 Park Row. New
York, they will send you their paper one year,
at the end of which time you will have VOL
ume which you would not part with for treble
its cost. The publishers express their willing
ness to mail a single copy of the paper to such
as may wish to see it, without charge jnl2
The Shasta courier., 1861-02-09
NotIce.
ECLECTIC MEDICAL OFFICE.
Diseases treated by the Reformed Prac-
tice.
Mercury and other Mineral Poisons not
Used.
Remedies Chosen Principally from the
Botanical Kingdom.

OUR treatment can do no harm, andis incon-
~ parably more effectual in the cure of dis
eases than the old school mercural practice
Particular attention given to chronic ailments,
and universal success in the removal of the fol-
lowing diseases:
Catarrhal Affections Opthalmitis and other
diseases of the Eye; Diseases of the Lungs !;
Affections of the Liver, Stomach and Kidneys /;
Rheumatism in its various stages; Neuralgia !;
Nervous and Spinal complaints; Scrofula; Car
buncles and affections of the Skin; Cancer treat
ed successfully without using the knife; also,
Gravel cured.
Are you poor? Ny friend, pay me what your
medicine costs me, say that is all you can do,
and my services are yours gratis. /" Do unto
others as We would have others do unto you
Patients in the interior can oftentimes be cured
by medicines sent to them. Such must give full
description of their case
Address through Post Office, Box l92 or for
speed through Wells, Fargo & Co.
J. B. PILKINGTON, NJ. D.
Dispensary at ss} Montgomery street, Ex-
press Building, San Francisco. o2T:3m
The Shasta courier., 1861-02-09

SsA A gentleman who has been travelling
recently up country, tells of circumstance
which happened at one of the stands on the
road, short time ago. A couple of Digger
Indians called at the bar for drink. They
were handed the whisky and pungled down
their money. Pretty shortly after they called
again, and again pungled. Ditto until they had
taken exactly four drinks each. In about four
hours they were found under tree as dead as
billy be derned," and swelled up like couple
of bladders, ready to burst ssNo good, no
good" said Digger to our informant, he
drunk four glasses, be dead Pizeni"