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Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-04-18
MISCELLANEOUS,
& Golden Spirit.

i Ae'o Orleans Treasure Stoyy.-The
New Orleans Bee furnishes an interesting
treasure story. We give it entire:
\ well known money and note broker Of
this city exhibited to US yesterday hand
ful Of old Spanish silver coin, part of a
large quantity Of treasure -trove which was
discovered the other day, in a manner so
extraordinary, we would not venture to give
the story to our readers but for the fact
that we feel entire safety in youching for
the gentleman's veracity and exactness-
An elderly Creole lady, who lives in very
retired manner, has for a long time been
annoyed by the persistent entreaties of her
servant, a very old colored woman, to have
an evil spirit removed from the Kitchen
The superstitious old negro was firmly i'm
pressed with the belief that wicked spirit
made its abode in the kitchen, and that
she never would have peace Of mind, nor
would her mistress any good fortune until
it was exercised and driven away. What
her exact idea of the bad genius consisted
Of, or whether she had clear apprehen-
sion Of the subject at all, was a matter i'm
possible to ascertain, for she was very taci-
turn and mysterious when questioned by
her mistress, and would not refer to the
subject to any one else. And this delusion
was the more singular from the reason that
she was extremely religious and devout.
Sometimes she would declare the spirit
to reside in one portion of the wall, at an
other time in the ceiling, and then under
the floor, but oftenest she would point to
the fire place, as its favorite retreat. Her
mistress was much concerned at this singu-
lar delusion, as she thought great deal of
her old servant, and feared that her mind
was wandering. For long time she mere
~ tried persuasion and argument to con-
vince her Of her folly, but when the oid
negro at length wanted permission to bring
IN the aid Of roudou practices, her mistress
severely reprimanded her for her desertion
Of Christianity, and forbade her ever to
mention the nonsensical subject again
The faithful servant observed this ilirnc-
ton, but that the beheI IL Tue presence oFI
this evil genius was continually increasing
It's hold upon her mind and affecting her
health as we'll, was very apparent, and led
her mistress to the sad conviction that ii
was the preoursive sign of approaching
dissolution. Thinking that a change Of
location might have an influence for good,
she made an arrangement to domesticate
the old negro IN the household of friend,
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-04-18
New Series---Vol, XIV, No. "a,

Edward IL. Williamson, Philadelphia. Ne
tarv Public.
Ulysses Mercur, Bradford county. Presi
dent Judge Of the 18th Judicial District. ,om
posed Of the counties of Bradford and Susque.
hanna
William T. l. Painter, Lycoming county,
Superintendent of Public Printing.
John }. Pinkerton, Chester county, Notary
Public at West Chester
Philip B. Green, Delaware county, Sealer
OF Weights and Measures.
Reuben Strouss, Crawford county, Sealer
OF weights and Measures
John q. Backofer, Abraham Schoyer, Al.
legheny county, Aotaries Public at Pittsburg.
=. Nathan spering, Philadelphia, Inspector Of
Pickled Fish.
Caleb I. Frazier, Notary Public at Johns,
town.
Samuel J. Roberts, Chester county, Nota-
ry Public at Dowingtown.
Jchn Smiley, Pittsburg, Whiskey Inspeo-
tor of Allegheny county.
John j. Walborne, Dauphin county, Nota-
ry Public at Middletown
Frederick Dittman, Philadelphia, Notary
Public
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THURSDAY, APRIL l0, 1861.

In this respect, not few teachers are
| sadly deficient; they can tdH without lin
1t, but they do not inform or explain-they
talk. \ principle should be stated. or an
! explanation given, in the fewest words that
accomplish the object, and those words al,
ways the best that can be found.
These two acquisitions Of which I have
just spoken, namel y sufficient knowledge,
and skill in communicating it, can be gain
ed in no other way so well as by attending
a school-academy, seminary, or normal
! school-whcre thorough instruction and
/ systematic arrangement in all respects are
| regarded as prime essentials.
Observation-Disclosures have a right
to claim 'the worth OF their money from
teachers.
4 good teacher earns all, and generally
more than he receives; poor, incomre-
tent teacher earns nothing, and frequently
IS a positive damage to the school 1t is
unjust to tax payers, as we'll as to patrons.
that worthless teacher keep worthless
school
There are only about one tLird, at most
one half, enough good teachers in this coun-
ty; yet there Is material sufficient for
full supply al that is required is, that
suitable preparation be made Fortunate
ly for our county there-aro two schools #
the character described above, both worthy
Of liberal patronage and well adapted to
meet the wants Of all who wish to render
themselves fully qualified to teach. It
would be most auspicioUs for the educa-
tlonaI interests Of the county if all her
prospective, now wunqualifed teachers should
spend the ensuing spring and summer in
careful study and thoughtful observation
at Lewistown Academy or Kishacoquilias
Seminary. This suggestion cannot bene-
fit me peouniarily, as I have no monetary
interest in either school; but it will be very
gratifying to see such a number attending
them as will meet the demand of directors
and patrons for excellent teachers. | trust
noA- Who need much study will omit to at
tend school al the time before the public
schools open, and satisfy themselves with
a short normal class or an institute of a
week. 1t Is not certain that there will be
a normal class this ensuing summer: the
necessity for one IS removed by the fact that
two so good schools afford better opportun-
tiles than any normal class hitherto has
offered besides, Incompetent teachers need
more study and drilling than a few weeks
can furnish
These suggestions are made thus early,
that those who need farther study may
avail themselves Of the time and advanta-
gcs afforded this season, to qualify them
selves for the more than usually strict ex-
which will be required next fall
4. SMITH.
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! but this idea was abandoned in consequence
of the intense fear the poor old servant had
! Of leaving her mistress, whom she believed
would meet some sudden and horrible fate
if she was to leave her in the haunted
mansion
Having been denied the privilege Of call,
ing in the assistance Of the cDa90uy. and
convinced that unless she speedily effected
something herself in the exercising line. a
terrible calamity would befall her mistress
and herself, she determined lest week that
on the next Sabbath midnight she would
root up the evil spirit at every peril to soul
and body. With this view she secured the
assistance ofa negro boy, her grandson, but
carefully kept any knowledge Of it from
her mistress. On Sunday night she shut
herself up in the kitchen with her grand
son. What rigmarole of nonsense they
went through with preparatory to yootinq
up the evil spirit will, perhaps, never be
known, except from the evidences left on
the floor Of an irregular chalk circle, Bi
bic, and an old hymn book.
However this may be, about two or three
O'Clock in the morning, the old negro woke
up her mistress and announced in great
agitation that she had found the spirit and
dug up the blood money Her mistress
was both amazed and shocked, and arose in
Tie belief that her poor old servant had
gone mad. But when she went out into
the kitchen she was astonished. 4 large
hole had been dug, exposing to the view
pile OF old silver coin. The old negro wo-
man stood by, exulting in the triumph Of
having exercised the evil spirit, her grand
son st7a. little way OF, still trembling
with tie nervous excitement of what he
had passed through, and the lady of the
house looking on, lost in amazcment and
perplcxity. ltwas truly strange picture.
The mansion is extremely ancient, and it is
impossible to say how long the money may
have been hidden in the spot where it was
found. Our friend, the broker, estimates
its value at $l670.
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4 BRAVE GIRL.

There are not many brave girls about in
these days, let the girls say what they
I please to the contrary. We have been
/ watching to see how they vancouver. and
this l. the conclusion to which we have
come. Many of them are roal towards
they are afraid to keep on the right side OF
truth. They may not be afraid of the
dark, nor Of dogs and spiders, but they are
afraid to do what they think is right.
There was Hattie Stone, bright eyed,
intelligent, sprightly creature, sitting by
her mother, who was trimming her bonnet
with gay ribbons and beautiful feathers,
when Nellie Larkin, one of her playmates,
called
is that your bonnet inquired Mel
Yes replied Hattie. Isn't it pref
1T is very pretty indeed, / think an
swered Hattie. Mine is a poor looking
thing beside that
Are you not going to have a new one?'
NO, mother says my old one must an
swer this winter, with little repairing.
and | think it will myself
You will be the only girl in the meet
ing house with an old bonnet on contin-
ued Hattie, 'and that will make you feel
badly
No, it will not make me feel badly at
all said Nellie. like your new bonnet
very much, and, at the same time, | am
contented with my old one
We'll, should be afraid that people
would laugh at me when everybody else
had new bonnets,' responded Hattie. 4
want to look as well as the rest
Mother says it is cowardly to be afraid
to do what people say about us, if we are
doing what we think is right
Then there are a good many towards in
the world, said Hattie, and | suppose I
am one. But you mean to be brave and
wear your cid bonnet And Hattie smiled
as she said it, for she evidently meant to
ridicule Nellie's idea Of bravery
4 don't think it necessary to be brave
to wear a last years bonnet replied Mel
lie. 4 am sure that it is not a great cross
to me, although [ don't like to be laughed
at any better, and that is enough for me to
know, to be satisfied with what | have
Now, really Nellie did rot know that
she was a brave girl in deciding to wear
the bonnet she had worn for year. But
she was the bravest girl in the neighbor-
hood. Hattie-poor little mincing COW
afraid somebody would laugh at
her If she did not have bonnet as gay as
a peacock tail, and be in the height of
fashion. She had no courage to say, Let
others think as they please [ shall do
what mother thinks is best Poor, weak
thing, Suppose everybody else should
take it into their heads to GO without bon
nets; she, Of course, would not dare to do
otherwise, and so she would 90 bare head
ed. How much noblcr is Nellie, who
dares to follow her mothers counseIs,
though she may not appear quite SO fash
ionablc. Yes, she is the genuine brave
girl, unlike thousands who always stop and
ask, what will Mrs A or Jemima B. say
about me if do thus and so?' not having F.
courage to do right even, lest some one |
laugh and snecr.-Home uoadly.
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Information for the Ladies.

1t may be interesting to our lady readers
to learn that the style Of bonnets for the
coming season, contemplates nothing small
er than those worn in the past season.
The new Paris shape is very distiague but
It will disapoint some Of the ladies who are
trying to introduce the fiat Marie Stuart
fronts. The new style is worn very high,
close to the lower part Of the face, and
slopes very much from tip to the crown
Ruches Will be worn still, but not general
ly. The hair will be worn in curls and in
braids in the bonncts as was the fashion
before ruches came in vogue. They will
however, still be worn in some of the most
stylish bonnets. The trimmings for the
bonnets will be simple-lace and small flow
ers in clusters and loops on the top, or as
near y on top Of the bonnet as it is possible
to get them. Fancy straws will be very
much worn this spring and summer. y
great many costly ones have been imported
The dress goods for the coming season are
very chaste and beautiful in pattern. In
silks and berages, the ground colors for
promenade are various shades Of gray, brown
and green but the gray seems the faVorite
color. English berages will be made in gor-
ed dresses, having large founces on the
bottom of the skirt English grenadines,
a much moro elegant and expensive fabric,
will be made in seven or eight founces.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-04-18
Appointments by the Governor.

The following appointments have been
made by Governor Curtin:
George Walton, Chester County, Sealer OF
Weights and Measures.
Henry Sailor, Philadelphia, Measurer Of
Marble.
Enos Prizer, Bucks County, Notary Public
at Doylestown.
William Mclaughlin, Crawford County,
Notary Public at Meadville.
Benjamin f. Van Cleive, Luzerne County,
Notary Public at Wilkesbarre.
EleaZor Philo Bennett Erie county, Notary
Public at the city of Erie.
Thomas M'Candless, Indiana county, No
tary Public 81 the borough Of Indiana,
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T HE MINI S TRBb.
GAY AND HAPPY.

I'm the girl that's gay and happy.
Wheresoe'cr l chance TO be.
And III 10 my best to please YOU.
II you viii bat listen to me.
thor"s-So let the wide world wag A. il will.
I'll be gay and happy still
Ga. and happy, gay and happy,
III be gay and happy still.
envy neither gay nor wealthy,
Poverty ne'er despise;
Let me be contented. healthy,
And the boon III dearly prize
The rich have cares we litJie know Of;
All that gl.tters l. not gold:
Merits seldom made "a show Of
And true worth is rarely told
If the President should sit beside me.
I'd sing with my usual glec,
Fools might laugh and knayes deride me.
SUI I'd gay and happy be.
care for all, yet care for no man:
Those that do we'll need u0- -.4r.
love a man and like a womaI-
What else uah - tins life 50 dearf
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-04-18

ZELzILs BALD AND Gl2 ~
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! 'gAh o,L LAMPS. Shades, Chimneys,
y Brushes, Burners. &C., Gor sale by
"'i4 JOHN KENNEDY & co.
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Dry Goods and Groceries,

led with care and purchased for cash.
which are offered to the public at a small ad-
5auce on cost. The stock Of Dry Goods en-
braces MI 3gsarirtiauG or
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1861-04-18
LEWISTOWN ACADEMY.

FFHE second session of this institution will
Z commence on MONDAY, February llth.
In addition to the common English branches,
instructions will be given in Latin Greek,
French, German, and the Higher Mathemat-
les, also, in Drawing Painting, and music.
No extra charge for the Languages.
Rates Of THtjoH.-$3 90, 4 so, and Sc 90
per quarter Of eleven weeks. Drawing, 50 90,
Painting, IS 90, Music, SO co. Incidentals,
Is cents.
On or about April lst, class will be
formed for such teachers in the county as
wish to qualify themselves for a permanent
certificate. This class will continue until
July, afording ample time for thorough ez-
animation and study of all the branches RS.
quisite in a professional certificate. The tu-
ition for this class will be SIS CO..
For further particulars inquire OF
NJ. j. SMITH,
Prin. Lewistown Academy.
Lewistown, Feb. 7, 1861.
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Fall and Winter Goods
Groceries

.a! yr Ladies, Gentlemen and Children,
Vi M nv row natterns. Ills
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1861-07-05
SIA[ONDS' PAIN CURER.
GENERAL DIRECTIONS.

FOR NEURALGIA.-Bathe freely the part
affected, with the Pain Curer in its full strength.
If the pain is in the stomach, take one or two
teasrounfuls in half glass of sweetened water.
In HARD cases, use freely and If any medicine
will reach your case this will do that work.
RHEUAIATISM-In hard cases, people do
not use So freely ashley ought. Do not be afraid
to rub hard and long, SO as to get up Il free cir
culntion Of the blood, and produce warm glow
ON the surface. Apply the Pain Carer often and
freely, and il any medicine will reach your case,
this will do it.
For Collie Pains, or Crmp in The Stomach.
Dysentery, or any internal application, one to
two teaspOouftlls in half glass OF vaNer, sweet
encd with loaf sugar. In hart cases Of coic, it
is better to use tra3Ul water, as this will give
more power and effect to the medicine.
~ Children 10 be dealt with according to their
age.
CANKEB IN THE MOUTH, THROAT OR
STOMACH-Ihis is st0G cure, Take 50 TO rs
drops in third of glass of water, kwceteued
well with loaf sugar; hold this solution in tho
month short time, also drink "a few swallows
of the same. If the canker is bad, and on the
lips apply the Pain Curer in its full strength, as
in this way the worst cases have been cured i'll
few days.
SORE MOUTHS.-Mothcrs, if your children
are troubled with Sore Mouths, or with Cole
Pains, (Which is often the case you will find
tins Pain Curer superior TO any Soothing Syrup
ever made. II can be given to any young child
with perfect safety. 1t will cure Nursing Sore
Mouth, and no mistake.
NERVOUS or NEURALGIA HEADACHE.
These complaints arc cured in five or ten min
utcS, by bathing the forehead, and iuhaling the
Pam Curcr from handkerchief, or the hands,
after rubbing thcm together a few times. This
is much better than to inhale directly from tho
bottle.
CHOLERA, CHOLERA MORBUS, FEVER
AND AGUE.--n all these cases, the PAIN
CURER should be used inwardly, freely and
faithfully rs often as the urgency Of the case
will appear to demand. Perseycre and you will
conquer.
n The Bite or Sting Of any Poisonous Rep
tile. Ivy and Dogwood Poison, arc cured by u
free ana timely use Of this medicine. Buhs
freely The part bitten, stnng, or poisoned, also
take internally. This will neutraUse the effect
Of the poison.
For Enlargement Of the Tonsils, this Pain
Curcr stands TT the head of all medicines yet
known. Make a gurge, by taking one teaspoon
ml in half glass water well sweetcned with loaf
sugar, and gargc the throat. 1t viii prevent
ulcers if taken when first appearing.
CHILBLAINS.-This troublesome and per-
picking disease yields at once by bathing tho
feet freely. One or two bottles will cure the
worst cases. Narrated.
Prepared by G.. w. SiMONDS, Fitzwil!am,
\. H., and sold by all Druggists in Orleans
County.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1861-07-05
NEW GOODS! NEW GOODS /!

THE subscriber has Just returned from market
4 with n new and extensive assortment of
Spring and Summer Goods including an the la
test styles of Ladies' Dress Goods, Ladies' cloahs
Shawls, Summer Hats, ParaSols Ladies' cloths
for cloabs, Gloves, Hosiery, Mits, Skirts, and in
fact everything that a lady can wish for or need
to fit herself ont in the height OF fashion, Also
a lot of Crockery, Hardware, Hats and Caps,
Ready Made Clothing and Gents Furnis hing
Goods of all kinds. Boots and Shoes OF every
description both for I.adior, Gents aud Chill
drcu', wear. All kinds Of Yankee Notions and
Pcrfumery, Toilet Soaps, Shayngand Bar Soaps,
Room Papers, all kinds Of Groceries, including
the best Of Teas, Coffee and Sugars Dried APP
pies, Salt, Fish, Nails, Flour Paints, Oils, Glass,
Putty, Woodenware, BroOms, Tinwarc, Glass
ware, Looking Glasses, Medicines, and in fact
everything that You can wish for can be found
herewith very few exceptions.
We thank the people Of lrasburgh aud yicn-
ity for the very liberal patronage which they
have extended 10 Us during the past year, We
have endcavored to use you all well, aud will
continue to do so, hoping for continuance of
your patronage
y. B.-We shall adhere strictly to the cash,
or pay down principle. ..
Il. W. ROWELL,
Irasburgh, May l, 1861.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1861-07-05

In Bloomington, June 80, of Canker Rash
Jennie Frances, daughter of Stephen L. anC
Euphemia II. Wiley, aged two years and sever
months,
Weep not, dear parents, for your child;
For Jennie is an angel now,
In heaven above where all is love,
A Savior's kiss is on her brow.
"Of such is heaven" our Savior said,
And now he calls your darling home;
On heavens immortal shore She stands,
And seems to say dear parents come"
IT'S well with her, then dry your tears,
God has seen fit to spare you one;
You knew not which you must give up,
He chose the daughter, left the son,
Then mourn not for your lovely child,
You have your Charley here to love,
And soon you'll meet to part no more,
a family in heaven above.
At North Troy, on the 9th inst, Charles W.
only remaining child Of Harvey Elkins, in th'
ninth year Of his age.
In Glover. June Goth, Miss Charlotte Bean
aged n years.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1861-07-05
LIST OF PRICES
OUR HARMONIC ORGAN.

This isthe most desirable instrument for church
es, concert and lecture rooms, yet invented.
1st 1t comes at much lower price, consid-
ering what it is capable Of doing.
ID 1t is far more simple in construction, and
therefore less liable to get out Of order.
Sd. 1t contains only half as many reeds as
other instruments of the same power, and con-
Sequcntly not half the expense to keep it in
tune.
4th. 1t is much more easily managed by the
player, being less complicated in the arrange
nents Of stops, sc.
1t may he bIowed by the player or with a lev
er by another person.
The Harmonic Organ has also fine, powerful
Pedal Base with reeds entirely disconnected
from the other part OF the instrument. Making
altogether an instrument of nearly as much
power as a thousand dollar Pipe Organ.
u All our instruments are made in the most
thorough manner, and warranted in every res
pect A complete assortment Of new and sec
ond hand Pianos constantly on hand for sale and
to rent
u Tuning and Repairing done 10 order.
ESTY & GREEN.
Brattleboro, June r. l86l-25yl
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1861-07-05
WILLIAM F1IRBROTHERS ESTATE
cTATE OF VEEEMON'E,

~ ORLEANS DISTRICT, S.
In Probate Court holden at Irasburgh within
and for said district on the oath day Of June,
A. d. 1861;
An instrument purportug TO bc the lest will
and testament of WILLIAM FAIRBKOIHER,
late of Barton in said District, deceased, being
presented to the Court by Thomas Fairhrother
Of Coventry, the executor therein named, for
Probate:
concerned therein be notified to appear Mt ses-
sion of said Court to be holden at the Probate
Office, in Irasburgh on the 10th day of July,
1861, and show cause, if any they may have,
against the Probate Of said will; for which pur-
pose it is further ordered, that copy of the
record of this order he published three weeks
successfully in the orleans independent Stand
ard, printed at Irashurgh, previous to said time
appointed for hearing.
4 true copy of record. Attest,
27wS NJ. CARPENTER, Jt@ge