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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-08-13

LIBERTY HALL-The new performers en-
gagged in connection with the great Canterbury
Company, draw crowded houses notwtstand
ing the Stringency of the times, the perfor
nance being of sucl. character as ever scarce
~ fail to please. This is the last week OF the
Company: aal all who want to see the la'
should go.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-08-13

The Government contract Tor lou'ooV pans
Of army bootees, deliverable in thirty sixty
ona ninety days. at prices ranging from sl.97
90 60? $50 per pair, was awarded Oh the 9th
;a.+ The Government also last week contrae-
go for large amount Of toreign lead, to arrive
f..om abroad to the value Of over s4oo'o o''
T. i not tt ought thu there VII! lie any
d:uft j. t1ae DIljjs4&{H& q ColunE@as
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-07-19

run down with anxious friends enquiring
about her health and offering their SER
vices, when above all things their very
presence was detested. Ting -a,ling-a.
ling goe. the bell again, and off starts the
servant half-mad. In walks Mrs. Peg
ram, who commenced apoogizing for not
calling before-Just heard of Mrs. Peters ,
sickncss-lcft everything just as it stood
and such looking house | have left, to be
sure-but you know, Mrs. Peters, l can.
not stay at home when l can be of service
to q sick friend, and such friend Why,
dear me, how bad you look Il really fear
you arc going into decline. Poor Mr.
Peters, he will have such a care should
anything serious occur. You must use
my new style ofgruel; it's purely my own
invention, aud made of brandy, milk and
eggs; half of these doctors know nothing
Do you know, Mrs Peters, l felt at times
like ordering them out Of the house. But
above all things, you must keep quiet
don't allow any one to disturb you--somc
people are SO stupid. Shut out all compa-
ny and keep yourself entirely secluded !;
don't allow any one to talk to you, it is so
tiresomc, when above all things one wants
rest And on the scrccching jade went
without interruption or intermission, ex-
cept scarcely long enough to take breath.
She continued-'[ shall stay at least q
week and manage your household affairs,
for l know what it is to be pestered with
servants-thore's no depending on them
Poor Mr.. Pegram will find no dinner to-.
day and she might have added, with all
proprety, as usua!-'and you know L al.
ways make good dinners, topping off with
pudding that leaves my dear good hus-
band in such a good humor. / really
fear shall worry you, but one cannot
help giving vent to their feelings
To which Mrs. Peters must say some
/ thing, however sick and miserable But
nothing would do but actually driving the
jade out of tho house, for she had no dell
! icacy and could not be insultcd. This ends
the first chapter in housekeeping. The
second will be to put my mothers advice
/ in practice .--NclC Fork .4tiaS!
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-07-19
Labor and " ait.

Yes; young man, learn to labor! Don't
go iding about, imagining yourself a inc
gentleman, but labor; not with the hands
merely while the head is doing something
else, {nodding perhaps, but with the whole
soul and body too, No matter what the
work be, if it is worth doing at all, it is
worth doing well SO put your whole mind
to it, bend every energy to the task, and
you will accomplish your object.
Ifyou are clerk, with only small
sallery, don't be discouraged, work away,
be faithful in all things, keep your eyes
open, be strictly honest, live within your
income, labor with your heart in the cause;
patiently wait, and your time will come.
Other clerks have risen to cminence; why
not you.
fla mechanic, stick to your business,
hammer away, let nothing cnticc you from
the path of ofintegrity; keep your mind up
on your work respect your self; labor
checrfully, and though small your COM
ponsation, 'thc good time is surely com-
ing, you will yet be appreciated.
Many mechanic has built the ladder
by which he has asccndcd to high honors.
SO may you.
If you belong to any of the learned
professions, don't hang out your sign, then
fold your arms and go to sleep, expecting
to be reused some day and invited to take
the highest seat in the land, That is no
way to gain distinction, unless it be as a
drone but keep wide awake; stir about.
You will improve your health by the ox-
crcisc, if nothing more, If you have no
business calls to attend to, drive deeper
into your books you can study if you
can't practice, and be gaining knowledge
if not money
Keep straight forward in the path where
your feet have been placed; labor with
your might, mind and strength, and your
reward is not far distant.
Whatever your occupation, make no
haste to be rich if you are long gather
ing you will be more careful about scat.
tcring, and thus stand better chance of
having yonr old age supportable by the
industry and prudence OF your younger
days, 1t is by drops the ocean is filled,
yet how vast aud deep, The soa-shoro is
composed of single grains Of sand; yet
how far it strGches around the mighty wa.
terS. Thus it is by single efforts and un.
wearied labor that fame and honor are at
tanned.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-07-19
VOLUME 26.

IT is DARK.-The following beautiful
sentiment Is taken from 'Meister Karl'R
Sketch Book, entitled The Night of Hea.
ven.' 1t is full Of touching tenderness:
1T is dark when the honest and homo
rable man sees the result Of long years
swept cruelty away by the knavish, heart
less adversary. 1t is dark when he feels
the clouds Of sorrow gather around, and
knows that the hopes and happiness Of
others are fading with his own. But in
that hour the memory Of past integrity
will be @ true consolation, and assure him
even here on earth, Of CLEANS Of light in
Heaven.
1T is dark when the dear voice of that
sweet child, once SO fondly loved, is no
more heard around in murmurs. Dark
when the light, pattering feet no more re-
sound without the threshold, or ascend step
by step, the stairs. Dark, when somo
well known melody recalls the strain once
oft attuned by the childish voice now
hushed in death Darkness, indeed but
only the gloom which heralds the day.
spring of Immortality and the infinite light
of Heaven.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-07-19

Thus IT Is.-All that is valuable in this
world is to be had for nothing. Genius,
beauty, and love are not bought and sold,
You may buy a rich bracelet, but not
we'll turned arm wear it; pearl Dcclacc,
but not the pcarly throat with which it
shall vie. The richest banker on earth
would vainly offer his fortune if he could
write verse like Byron. One comes into
the world naked, and goes out naked, The
difference in the fneness of bit linen is
not much. Man is a handful of clay which
turns rapidly back again to dust, and
which is commpellcd nightly to relapse into
the nothngncss ofscep,t get new strength
to commence life again on the morrow.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-07-19
Old Abe on the Stump.

The President lately paid a flying visit
to New York and West Point, for the pur.
pose Of consulting Gen. Scott relative to
military affairs. On his return lac made
short speech to small crowd at rail-
road station. We print below an una
bridged copy. It is after the style of Ar.
tcmus Ward, and sustains the rail maui
crs reputation for ready wit. lie would
make an excellent contributor for Vanity
Fair. lie has been "browsing round -
and is afraid Stanton would halter him if
he would "blab," 1t is quite evident the
people were looking at him fthrough the
fog before he was elected President
But here's Mr.. Liucolns speech word for
word.
"When birds and animals arc looked
at through a fog they are seen to disad-
vantage, and their size is''grcatly increased;
but when the fog clears away, the effect is
diminished and they appear in their natural
proportions. And soft might be with you
if l were to attempt to tell you why 1
went to see Gen. Scott. I can only say
that my visit to West Point did not have
the importance which has been attached
to it; but it concerned matters that you
understand quite as well as if were to tell
you all about them. Now, 1 can only re-
mark that it had nothing to do with making
or unmaking of any general in the country.
daughter and applause.) The Secretary
of War, you know, holds pretty tight
rein on the press, so that they shall not
tell more than they ought to; and I'm a.
fraid that if l blab too much, he might
draw tight rein on me-" daughter and
applause.)
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-07-19

SsE~ Now let me tell you a secret wo rtl
hearing. This looking always for enjoy
ment don't pay. From what know OF
it, | would as soon chase butterflies for a
living, or bottle up moonshine for cloudy
night. The only true happiness is to take
the drops of happiness as God gives them
to US every day of our lives the boy must
learn to be happy when he is plodding ovel
his lessons; the apprentice when he i:
learning histra de; the merchant when he
is making his fortune. If he fails to learn
this art, he will be sure to miss his enjoy
ment when he gains what he sighs for.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-07-19
sY-HoN. CYRUS L. PERsu1yG,-Tb

sD~HoN. CYRUS L. PERsuING.-The
Democrats of Cambria county have done
themselves honor by again nominating
Cyrus L. Pershing, Esq, for Assembly
lie served last winter and was regarded
as one of the most talent, useful and hon
orable members of the House. If our Leg.
isIature were composed of such men as
Mr.. Pershing there would be no call for
fraud investigating committees, aud that
body would soon be much more respected
and we would have better legislation thar
we have had for the last few years
There is not the least doubt of his triumph.
ant election by the 'frosty sons of thun
der. ."-BrolonSUiHe TantS.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-07-19

nag- A good joke occurred about Con.
gresham the other day, in the Army of
the Potomac. y Michigan Colonel was
in command of the guard. Citizens were
prohibited admittance. Several came up
and asked the corporal to pass them, say
ing that they were Congressman. The
corporal stated the case to the Colonel.
'Thcy are Congrcsamcn, are they ? ask
ed the Colonel, ferccly'
so they say, sir
well let them pass and 60 where they
please 'let them tramp on torpedoes, 60
into the magazines, and wherever their is
any prospect of their being blown to the
devil for that is the quickest way to end the
war;
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-07-19

what condition will the whites find them
selves to pay the enormous tax demanded
of them, and how far will the condition
of the negro have been amelioratod This
we reserve for future articles.
Patriot g. Onion.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-07-19
An Interesting Sketch.
MARRIAGE
AND
n Q u s Z x E E p NJ G
by ASpUALTOR.

When took rib and started house.
keeping, my mother said, 'Joe, never do
something for nothing, aud look w,ll after
apack Of lazy huzzics that run from house
to house gathering scandal, and helping
their ncighbors through with short din.
ners-for they always happen to call at
meal times. Shun them, l say, Joe, or
they will bankrupt you, scpcrate you from
your wife, and finally drive you out of
house and home. Its all true, Joe, VIII at
Ii say. You have only seen the world in
miniature yet. have seen both sides and
almost both ends
Well, thinks to myself, the old lady
has been behind the curtain has had bad
neighbors, and was growing childish in the
bargain.
l had rather liking for friend now
and then; but had never yctbeen to house.
keeping I fancied, however, that could
manage such business tolerably we'll at the
same time, but had everything to learn,
and bad tutors to begin with.
My wife was an affablc little person and
younger than desirable for the head of a
family, but she was 'such dear good
soul, as people say, that everybody liked
her. She always had dollar or SO for q
charitable institution-a spare dress for a
poor friend, a loaf of bread for bcggar,
and such heart to help Inc out of trouble
would lend her watch or jowelry to q
hi1nd at any time to spout when she
failed to have the required amount to loan
or rather to give away, for payment was
never thought of, nor was anything ever
returned that their claws cncompasscd.-
Nevertheless | thought | could mould my
wife to my own views in duo course of
time.
AS time advanced the more | thought of
my mothers advice, for I have learned
to respect her opinions-always taking in
to consideration the goodness of heart of
my wife, and the possibility of sharpers
and meddlcrs one day getting the best of
her by too much confidence on her part.
Still | had faith in her good sense and the
purity Of her motives besides | felt a
match for anything that I should come in
contact with, especially in managing and
controlling my own affairs.
My wife was beloved by everybody,
and especially these mcddliug, living ma,
chimes who grow fat by pushing their long
noses into evcrybody's business but their
OWL for, as my mother told me they be-
gan to grow troublesome within few
months, and their frequent calls were any.
thing but pleasant, aud at timcS when
least expected or wantod-just dropped in
sorry to trouble you at meal times, but
can never refuse to take a meal with
friend, although just left the table--one
relshes meal out better than at home
and thousand such excuses of the kind
would ring upon my cars from these stroll
lug gun-boatS, that seem to have been
formed to annoy their unfortunate acquain-
tances and neighbors.
lfmy wife wa -.yA, IT, house would be
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-07-19

sa~ Tho best thing about girl is cheer
fu!ness. We don't care how ruddy her
check may be, or how velvety her lips s- if
she wears a scowl, even her friends will
consider her ill-looking; while the young
lady who illuminates her conntenancc with
smiles will BIS rewarded as handsome, ,
though her complexion is coarse enough to
CRATE nutmegs on. AS perfume is to the
rose, so is good nature to the lovely.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-07-19
Bas~Tho Office of the West Branch Dem

bs5'Tho Office OF the West Branch Dem.
ocrot was entered on Thursday night by
some evil disposed persons, who knocked
the four newspaper forms into pi, scattered
types miscellaneously over the cases pour
ed oil over q portion of the pi, tore a
number Of leaves out of dictionary, and
committed various other mischiefs. In
fact it was the worst locking printing Office
we ever saw. Such acts cannot failt to
incur the condemnation of every good cit.
izen. 10 encourage them is to invoke
mob law, and bring into jeopary the prop
erty and the lives of everybody. If a
newspaper do not suit q man, fit is his
privilege to refuse to patrouze it; if it
violate any law, it is his duty to assist in
Furnishing its publishers by law. But it
is no mans privilege to vent any dislike
by acts of violence. That is incipient an .
archy-the beginning of the destruction oi
all social obligations, law, and safety.
LyCOming Gazette
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-07-19
Choice Poetry.
sabbath i'm the Country.

The creaking wagons IN the shed,
The busy fail is heard no moro.
The horse is Uttered down and fed;
The harness hangs above his head,
The whip behind the door.
His lcathcrn gloves and hooked bill
To-day the woodman throws aside,
The blacksmith fiery forge is still
The wooden wheel Of the old mill
Sleeps in the mill.dam wide.
The nilcr's boat is anchored where,
Far ont the watcrlilies sleep
You see their shadows mirrorcd there,
The broad, white flowers reflected clear
Within the millpond deep.
The harrow's IN the garden shed
Hoe, rake, and spade are put away,
unwecded stands the onion bed
The gard'nc from his work hath fled
'ris holy Sabbath day.
Upon the wall the white cat sleeps,
by which the churn aud milk pans lie;
drowsy watch the housedo keeps
And scarcely from his dull eye peeps
Upon the passcr.by
And swcetly over hill aud dale
The silvery sounding church.bclls ring;
Across the moore and down the dnc
They come and 60, and on the gale
Their sabbath.tiding fling.
from where the white-washcd sabbath School
Peeps out between the poplars dim,
Which ever throw their shadows cool
Far out upon the rushy pool,
You hear the Sabbath hyMn.
From farm and field and grange grown gray,
From woodland walks and winding ways,
The old and young. the grave and gay
Unto the Old church come to pray
And sing Gods holy praise.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-07-19

Es9~"Which is the most. solemn and
awful moment of a naval battle ?" asked
a lady of naval officer. t'rhe moment
before the battle commences Madame,
when they sprinkle sand on the decks to
absorb the blood that is soon to how,"
replied the officer.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-07-19

sG" Didn't you tell me you could hold
the plough?' said a farmer to an Irish.
man he had taken on trial. BE aisy,
now, said pat. How the divil could /
hold it, an. two horses pullin it away -
Jist stop the crathurs, and Ill hold it for
yes''
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-07-19
AB- An inpatient Welchman called

DB- An impatient Welchman called to
his wife, "Come, come, isn't breakfast
ready? I've had nothing since yesterday,
and tomorrow will be the third day! ;
This is equal to the call of the stirring
housewife, who aroused her maid at four
o'clock, with, "Come, Bridget, get up
Here It's Monday morning, to morow's
Tuesday, next days Wednesday-half the
weeks gonc-and nothing done yetl'
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-07-19
TINWARE g. STOVE SHOP.

I,hE ypdersigned respectfully informs his old friend
l. ana CUSTOMERS shat he has purchased his brothers
interest in the aLoVe establishment aud the CunCt III wills
hereafter be oohduGted by himself exclusively.
lichas Just rqrcNcd and offers for sale, the larg
xhs4 est and mOst CGteusiSc assortment of FANCN
dnmy STOVES s ever Introduced into this market,
~ His stock consists Of a complete assortment of
the best Cooking and paror stoves in the market pt
er with stove FlNturcB OF every description, oven and
BoX stoves, Radiators Cyudlr stoves Cast Iron Air.
Tight stoves, Cannon stoves, &t Sc stuyCppe and
Tmware constantly hand and manufactured 10 order,
All kinds Of repairing done, usual, on short notice
1hs patronage OF Old friend, and new clstpmars re
specIfilly solicited, \. NJ RUPERT
Boomsburg NoycUse. 5Ilsul.-u
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-07-19

BS9" At the great Exhibition, as a spec
aimen of fine type and printing, there is
copy of the entire New Testament,
printed by Collins, Of Glasgow, the eel
ebratcd publisher of rare books and
beautiful editions OF the classics. AL
though so small the type is stated to be
very clear.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-07-19

se8- "Well, sambo, how do you like
your new place ?" so, berry well, Mas.
sa,' "What did you have for breakfast
this morning ?" "Why you sec Missis
billed tree eggs for herself, and gave me de
broff."
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-07-19

WoMAN.-An article manufactured by
milliners and dressmakers
Who wants but little in her head,
But much below to make her spread.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-07-19

EsS~ The sugar beet, so successful in
France, has been planted in Illinois, and
a thousand acres Of it will be grown this
year.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-07-19

bT We should notcnvy that man feel
ings who could see leaf wither, or a
flower fall, without slight feeling of re-
gret.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-07-19

S<5- There Is a tendency il all untuterod
minds, and hot in them alone, to consider
everything profound that is obscure
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-07-19

ga Probably themen who can boast the
possession OF the most varied and numer-
Gus gifts are the beggars,
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OFFICE
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.

the nsp Brick building, opposite The Exchange, BY side
" the Court House. "Dcnocr ratio Head Quarters"