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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1862-04-25

and calm, to degree painful to contem-
plate.
The reading done, the two mates sung
with clear voices the hymn
"There is heaven of peaceful rest
and the body was given to the keeping of
the eternal deep. Our sails were again
set, and with saddened hearts each man
went to his duty.
He died at sea- How often these
four monosyllables tell all that the loving
heart knows, of the last hours of some
cherished idol, of the home and its aifec-
tons. The words of the sorrowing boy,
as he stood leaning over the deck after the
brothers dccease, dropping his tears with
the waves below. 1T will kill mother"
she had one boy who died at sea-
impressed me so deeply, that for that
mothers sake have written this little
Tale of the Sea" Should it ever reach
her, it may be drop of comfort in the
bitter cup to know that even strangers
eyes dropped tears over the last remains
of her boy, and thought Of the grief of
the mother when she should know that he
died at sea.
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debtor enchant the romantic while expa-
tiating on the beauty of the young widow
who led captive the Surveyor sent here to
run out the settlers lots, and who left a
progeny of beauty, and enterprise that
would give eclat to any town.
The first meeting for municipal purposes,
was called by Joseph Wood, john Roundy
and Nicholas Holt, addressed to the " free
holders of No. s. Feb. 20, 1867 " nearly four
years from the landing Of the first settlers
On the .th OF March, l76S-a meeting was
held I" for to see If they will agree and sub
scribe for to raise money for to hire person
for to preach the gospel to us-so that W.
may not bring up our children like the
heathsn.'
The Tide-mil was built in 1865, at the
raising of which, according to tradition,
every man, woman and child, Of the town
was present, and set down at a repast fur
nishcd for the occasion Mt the same table
The first indication Of the present nam, IS
in the warrant for a meeting Feb. Is, Ill,
dropping the name of Newport, and address
ed to the inhabitants ot No. 5 in Biueh'A
Bay. In 1888 it was voted to desire the
General Court to call t. r name of the town,
when incorporated Blue Ill, and it was by
that name Jan. 30th, liS9 .
In 1890, was the first vote for Governor,
:}5 votes being cast. r the first time there
was an article in the warrant for the sup
port Of school. 1t was not acted upon
In Feb of that year the General Court as
s9ssed tax of tl55, lSs, 9d, to b. laid out
for the support of a Gospel Minister and
School Muster. In May following, town
meeting was held and disposed Of the matter
IN this way,-For winter school, 80, lis,
ID, for sumner school, E22, los, Oh, for
preaching, $50. l2s, Cd For the balance
they voted to work clearing the parsonage
lot t51, IS, 5d,-and on the school lot Ii),
lis, Id, at Is per day.
In l19l, the town adopted code OF by.
laws or rules and orders, for the regulation
Of town meetings The 9th article WAS
=" Any person who shall use any unfair
means to obtain vote in any case whatever
shall be considered as unlFiendly to go3d or
der, and shall be treated with clmtemps. =
1t might he matter Of inquiry 10 ascertain
if that order is now in force In the same
year El00 WAS raised to build meeting
house. But there was much controversy as
to its location, and the details OF It's con-
struction. So 1t was not ready for raising
till June 1872 \ vote in May of that year
discloses striking change in the notions ot
the community since its passage.
Voted, That the Selictmen be empower
Cd to procure one barrel of rum, also mo-
asscs and sugar sufficient for framing and
raising the meeting house" The house
was 50 far completed that the pews on the
ground floor, were sold at auction SeFt.
llth. l797 The highest sum given 81,
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5Ni1ttlla ntnu5.
Centennial Anniversary at
Bluehill.

The centennial anniversary of the settle
men, of Bluehill was celebrated on Monday
April eth. But for the unfortunate conli
tion of the travelling, thcrr were many
former residents from thus and the adjoining
towns who would have been present with
them, to revive the memories of Aud
Lang Syne. =
The Grafton Of the occasion was delivered
by B. W. Hinckley E,q at the CongreGa-
tional Church at clock +. NJ. to full
and appreciating audience composed largely
o. the elder citizens Of the place.
After the address they repaired to the
Hotel where good and substantial collation.
was served ~ Landlord llincklcy, Aprro-
pirate sentiments were read By Col. B. W.
Darling and the festivities OF the evening
passed of in manner highly agreeable to
all
Mr.. IIinckley's Grafton is spoken of as A
very crediiable performance, exhibiting care
full research, vivid apprehension, and cul-
tiyatcd literary taste A correspondent has
furnished us with some notes from his dis
course setting forth the life Of our Pioneers
an hundred years ago.
" This il n season Of storms,
Of winds and icy cpldness. If we had no
house over our heads, it We had no security
against the inclrmcney of tie skies--if we
were worn out by long and tedious voyage
along rocky, unkncwn, and dangerous
sal 6 han Il.
and treaeberous shoals, without chart or
pilot-tired and almost ready to sink into
the grase-if We were a.ssmhl-d on the little
bleak island just out from the tldc-mIl-
homeless and houselcss-with nothing over
our heads but the Heavens, and the trees of
the primeyal forest,-we should see some
thing and feel something OF the scenes. which
IN the providence of God, were enacted on
che ,th. Of April. l762 by Joseph Wood and
John Roundey, the first civilized men, who
sought to make this a place OF habitation.
Since then an hundred years have expanded
their sbadowy wings
They were the pioneers in this then vast
untouched, unbroktn wilderness. No sounds
of human habitatiOn broke the monotonous
murmur OF the Fails No prospects OF ease
or social enjoyment entlced them 10 remain.
They we're the representatives Of those who
were soon TO follow and participate in the
uninyiting fortune.
Thanks to God, who, from that seeming
hopeless beginning has raised our town II
height Of prosperity and happiness which
our ancestors at that day neither enjoyed
nor could have anticipated. Would that
when We carry our affections and rehecti lns
back to that period, We could arm ours .lyes
with the stern virtue that supported them in
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GEN. BANKs.-A correspondent of tho
SPr3mqfIeM Repablioan, writing from
Washington, says:
"Gen. HANKS was at the capital few
days ago to receive instructions in regard
to dpying with his division the front at
Manassas. He is in good health and
spirits-ready for opportunity, but able
and willing to wait if thereby he can
serve also. 1t is the finest test of char
aeter--that of patient waiting, while 10
others are given place and opportunity
Gen. Banks describes his experience with
the contrabands as involving no cmbar-
asement: as his division moved forward
into Virginia, the fugitives moved for
ward out on either side of his column;
and when professed slave-ownera came "a
his camp to search for runaways, he con
vnccd them readily enough that an OK.
ploration of the forces and strength Of aa
army advancing into an onemy's country
was what could never be properly grzptsl
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2aetry. q
On the Shores of Tennessee.

"Move my arm chair. faithful Pompey,
In the sunshine bright and strong,
For this world is fading, Pompey-
Massa won't be with you long;
And fain would hear the South wind
BRING once more the sound to me,
Of the waveless softly breaking
On the shores OF Tennessee.
"Mournful through the ripples murmur,
As they still the story tell
How no vessel floats the banner
That I've loved so long and well,
shall listen to their music,
Dreaming that again l see
Stars and Stripes on sloop and shallop
Sailing up the Tennessee.
"And, Pompey. while old Massa's waiting
For Deaths last dispatch to come,
If that exiled starry banner
Should come proudly sailing home,
You shall gree; it. slave no longer
Voice and hand shall both be free
That shout and point to Union color,
On the waves of Tennessee"
"Massas berry kind to Pompey
But old darky's happy here.
Where he's tended corn and cotton,
For these many long gone year.
No one tends her grave like me;
Mebbie she would mis-. the flowers
She used to love in Tennessee.
"'Pears like she is watching. Massa--
If Pompey should beside him stray,
Mebbie she'd remember better
How for him she used to pray;
Telling him that way up yonder
White as snow his soul would be,
If he served the Lord of Heaven
While he lived In Tennessee
Silently the tears were rolling
Down the poor old dusky face,
As he stepped behind his master,
In his long accustomed place.
Their a silence fell around them.
As they gsged on rock and tree
Pictured in the placid waters
OF the rolling Tennessee.
Master. dreaming Of the battle
Where he fought by Marion's side,
When he hid the naughty Tatleton
Stoop his lordly crest of Pride.
Man. rem embering how yon sleeper
Once he held upon his knee.
Ere she loved the gallant soldier,
Ralph Neryair of Tennessee.
Still the south wind fondl, linger.
Mid the veteran silver hair.
Still the bondman clase beside him
Stands behind the old arm.c chair.
With his dark hucd hand upllfted,
Shading eyes. he bends to see
Where the woodland boldly juttins
Iurns aside the Tennessee.
Thus he watched the cloud born shadows
Glide from tree to mountain crest,
Softly creeping ave and ever
10 the rIvet's welding, breast,
LA above The foliage Wonder
Something flutefs wild and free
"Ma.sa Massai llllleluJah
The days come back to Tennessee.
'Pompey. hold me on your shoulder.
Help me stand on foot once more,
That may salute the colors
As they pass my cabin door.
Here's the paper signed that frees YOU,
Give iteeman's shout with me
God anil Union +! be our wa,chword
Eyermore IN Tennessee"
Then the trembling voice grew fainter,
And the limbs refused ta stand
One prayer to Jesgs-and the soldier
Glided to that better land.
" hen the hag went down the river
Man and master both were free.
W bile the ring- loves note vas mingled
With the fippling tennessee.
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Gas gold is found here and there
upon earth so it is with love in human
life. We meet little in the hearts of
children and in our household; but it is
here and there a scale of gold, and whole
continent of dirt.
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Some friends have little girl about
four years old, and a little boy about six.
They had been cautioned in their morning
strife aftea hens eggs, not to take away the
nest egg but one morning. the little girl
reached the nest first, seized an egg and
started for the house. Her disappointed
brother followed, crying" Mother, Mother
Susy, She been and got the egg the old hen
measures by
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UThat was a fearful jest of Lord
Morbury's on sentencing to death thief,
who had stolen watch. :" You made
grasp at time, my lad, but you clutched
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1862-04-25

Miss Elizabeth Smith said: ga
woman has need of extraordinary gentleness
and modesty to be forgiven for possessing
superior ability and learning. "
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1862-04-25

"A man with long head is not very
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-10-29
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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-10-29
.RovIsIoN AND GROCERY STORE

IL The undersigned keeps CONSTANT on hand
at his store room in Philipsburg Centreycounty. q
fnll stock Of Flour. Hams. Shoulders, Sides, Cof-
fee. Tea, Sugar, Rice, Mola sses. &c. Also, Lii
qnors of all kinds Tobacco Segars, Snuff, &c; all
of which he offers to purchasers on the most ad-
vantageous terms Give him CALL and try his
articles. tmar2IJ ROBERT LLOYD.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-10-29
DoGGs TIP. FARMS FOR sALE.-on,

ID Containing IA acres-85 cleared and under
good fence. A log house 22 by 20. plank house 6
by Is. log barn smithy and all necessary out bull
dings thereon Large spring and spring house con-
venient to house The land is we'll watered and
has sufficient wood and fencing timber. There is
an orchard of large grated trees. and young or
chard on place, all choice fruit 1t is convenient
for pasturing iroves- ALSO, one containing 80 a
cres-l0 cleared and under fence-balance well
timbered. This land has log house and stable
thereon. For terms apply to
October l3 L. J. GRAMS. Clearfed.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-10-29
rLEARFIELD MUSIC sCHooL-For

LEAKT IELD z,
" struction upon the Piano, Melodeon and Gui-
tar, and in Harmony and Singing. W
Tsrms-For pupils under six years old. So 100,
for seventy two lessons of one half hour each !;
for all pupils six years old $1,000, for seven
ty-two lessons of one hour each; upon Piano. Me-
lodeon. Guitar in Harmony. a
Payable, one-fourth at the beginning and the
balance ut the end of the quarter.
Vocal music free to ali Instruments! pupils.
Studied alone. $500 per term. f5
Rooms at Mr. Alexander Irwin's. EE41
Oct /, 1860. L. A. p RYNDER. Teacher.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-10-29
UNFADING BEAUTY

He that loves a rosy cheek, s II
Or a coral lip admires.
Or from star-like eyes doth seek
Fuel to maintain his fires; eHilrHgas
As old Time makes these decay,
So his flames must waste away.
But smooth and steadfast mind,
Gentle thoughts and calm desires,
Hearts with equal love combin'd,
Kindle never dying fires:
Where these are not /; dispise
Lovely cheeks, or lips or eyes. ZB9at2
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-10-29
rJ,nE CLEARF1ELD ACADEMY will be

Il opened for the reception Of pupils tmaie and
femael on Monday Aug. l8, 1852 Te,ms, per ses-
sion of eleven weeks: ..=.s. ts-s,ssvs sl-tf s
orthOgraphy, Reading. Writing, Primary Arith-
metic and Geography, S25u
Higher Arithmetic, English Grammar Geogra-
ply and History. $500
Algebra, Geometry Natural Philosophy, and
Book Keeping, $500
Latin and Greek languages, 5000
To students desirous of acquiring thorough
English Education, and who wish to qualify them
selves for teachers this institution offers desirable
advantages. No pupil received for less th an half
session and no deduction except for protracted
sickness Tuition to be paid at the close of the
term. may30l C. B. SANDFORD PRINCIPAL.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-10-29
VALUABLE TIMBER LANDS FOR

SALE.-The attention of persons desirous
of purchasing valuable Timber Lands is invited
o the following tracts of land situate in Keating
township, Clinton county, Pa. known the Lo-
rains lands, viz "A certain tract being No. 1859
warranted in the name of Thomas Willing. con-
tanning about 100 acres. situate on Birch Island
Run. at the distance of 3. miles from the river,
being well timbered with Pine and Oak. Also
another smaller tract of land situate at the mouth
of Birch Island Run, on the vest side of the river
containing IS acres and allowance and having a
good rafting beach thereon. For terms apply to
July 30. 1862. JB. GRAHAM. Executors.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-10-29
CLEARFIELD, PA. WEDNESDAY,, OCTOBER 49, 1862
HOW SOLDIERS LETTERS ARE LOST.

- Occasionally We hear complaints from par
friends In the army, ASSURING them that letters
containing money had been forwarded to them,
but that these letters had never came to hand.
The following extract, taken from the New
York Tribune; and contained in a letter dated
Bolivar Heights, Oct. 18th, shows that great
carelessness is exercised by those who have
the letters in charge before they reach the
respective postoffices, and that all losses oc-
cur before the letters are actually deposited
into the postofice. Read the extract care
fully:
A peculiarly sad case came to light here last
evening. Gen. o. .. Howard, commanding
the second Division in this corps, has had in
his employ for sixteen months a young m an
named John Tantish, whom he brought from
Maine with him when he was Colonel, and
| whom he has kept with him ever since as Or
derly and private body servant. Tantish has
been entrusted with all the Generals personal
effects, has slept in the same tent with him,
and has enjoyed hise entire confidence. Aside
from his regular pay, Gen. Howard has paid
his mess bills and given him money from time
| to time. The fellow. owing to the careless
manner in which camp mail matters are con-
Quoted, h,d access to the mails, both those
that went out and those that came in. .,i
Letters expeeted-known to have been sent
| missed, while drafts and checks sent home
have never been received. Still, so loose
have been general mail arrangements where
the army was concerned, no suspicion of rob-
berry was entertained, till yesterday afternoon
man was seen by private soldier opening
and destroying number of letters in one of
the numerous rayines that aboHnd here. The
mail agent being told of it, mmediateiy sus-
pected Tantish.y The agent had seen him
quite busy about the mails, and reported the
facts to Gen. Howard The private who saw
| the letters destroyed was called in. and rec
ognized Tantish who was searched Some
SO or $50 were found upon him in Treasury
notes, bills and postage stamps, and two sex-
press receipts, showing that he had recently
sent home nearly 5000. 4 He, was, Of course,
at once put under arrest to await his trial. 8 o
What greatly adds to the enormity of his
crime is that great proportion of this money
was undoubtedly taken from the letters of
poor soldiers, who were sending home small
sums OF money to their families. Only two
or three letters were found upon him, but one
of these was from private in Capt. Tomp-
kin's Battery, and had been rifed OF five dol
lars, which the writer inclosed to his sweet
heart or sister, (there were only Christian
names given in the letter y and which of course
will be quito loss to both, sender and inten-
ded recipient. The envelope was gone. This
letter dated only the day before yester-
day. The first express receipt for money
sent home is dated some four weeks back. 1t
is believed that the soldiers here would kill
Tantish il they could get at him - =