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Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-06-04
Are Taxes Necessary 4?

A correspondent of the National Intell-
gencer asks this question, and argues that
they are not. He says the notes issued
under the Treasury note bill, passed some
time since by Congress, are made legal
tender They therefore, have precisely
the same value within the limits of the
United States as gold and silver. Wherein
have they not Can any one answer p
Being the equivalent to coin, how can there
be any possible necessity for funding them ?
Suppose the Government was working
gold mine, and derived from that source
enough of that precious metal to pay all its
obligations, would any one suppose that
the coin when issued should be received
back, and bonds of the nation, bearing
interest, given in return for it? Certainly
not. Then why should it be necessary to
redeem the legal tender notes and give
bonds for them? If the answer is made
that the necessity for funding is to reduce
dedundant currency, does not the same
answer apply as well to the case of payment
in coin? If any ask how is the paper cur
rency to be got in, the answer is easy
Lay enough tax to redeem say twenty y-fve
millions of the notes per year, and apply
that amount to their redemption and des-
truction; and sooner or later they will all
be called in, and the Government be freed
from that debt AS duties and imposts
are to be collected in specie, the annual re-
demption could be made in the precious
metals. And the twenty five millions tax
could be so laid as to be no appreciable
burden to the people. Spirituous liquors,
tobacco, railroad passengers, and stamp
duties would pay the whole of it, and no.
body would sensibly feel the exaction, for
it would be, in the main, voluntarily assum-
ed.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-06-04

A Faithful Dog.-The widow of Lieut.
Pfeff of Illinois was enabled to find her
husbands grave at Pittsburg Landing by
seeing dog which had accompanied the
Lieutenant to the war The dog approach
ed her with the most intense manifestations
Of joy, and Immediately indicated to her,
as we'll as he was able, his desire that she
should follow him She did so, and he led
the way to distant part of the field, and
stopped before a single grave She caused
it to be opened, and there found the body
of her dead husband. 1t appears from the
statement of some of the soldiers that at
the time Lieut. Pfeff fell, this dog was by
his side, and there remained, licking his
wounds, until he was taken from the field
and buried. He then took his station by
the grave, and nothing could induce him to
abandon it but for sufficient length of
time each day to satisfy his hunger, until,
by some means, he was made aware of the
presence of his mistress Thus had he
watched for twelve days by the grave of
his slain master.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-06-04
A Remedy for Small Pox.

DIR. Frederick w. Morris, resident ply
sician of the Halifax Visiting Dispensary,
\. s., has written letter to the American
Medical Times, in which he states that the
Sarracenia P2rpurea, or Indian cup, a
native plant of Nova Scotia, is the remedy
for smallpox in all its forms in twelve
hours after the patient has taken the med
icine. That however alarming and nu-
merous the eruptions, or continent and
frlghtful they may be, the peculiar action
of the medicine is such that very seldom
is scar left to tell the story of the disease.
If either vaccine or yariolous matter is
washed with the infusion of the sarraccnia,
they are deprived of their contagious prop
critics. So mild is the medicine to the taste
that it may be largely mixed with tea and
coffee and given to connoisseurs in these
beverages to drink without their being
aware of the admixture The medicine
has been successfully tried in the hospitals
of Nova Scotia, and its use will be contin-
ued.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-06-04
Oriental Wit.

\ young man, going a journey, entrust-
ed hundred deendrS to an old man When
he came back the old man denied having
had any money deposited with him, and he
was hauled up before the Khazee.
where were you young man when you
delivered this money!
Under tree
'Take my seal and summon that trce,'
said the judge. $50, young man, and tell
the tree to come hither, and the tree will
obey you when you show it my SEAL
The young man went in wonder After
he had gone some time the Khazee said to
the old man
'He is long. Do you think he has got
there yet?'
No. said the old man, 'it is at some
distance. He has not got there yet
'How knowest thou, old man. cried the
khazee, where that tree is p
The young man returned and said the
tree would not come.
He has been here, young man, and Civ
en- his evidence. The money is thine
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-06-04
New Series---Vol. XVI, No. 81.

our land, in all time to come, the asylum
OF the oppressed and the permanent abode
of liberty and religion.
Resoired, That our devout thanks are
due to Almighty God for the success which
has crowned our arms; and whilst we praise
and magnify His name for the help and
succor He has graciously afforded to our
land and naval forces, in enabling them to
overcome our enemies, we regard these
tokens of His Divine favor as cheering in
dications Of the final triumph of our cause.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-06-04
WEDNESDAY, JUNE a, 1862.

1t would have been better, as buchanan
thought, to have no war at all. Just LET
our Southern friends alone The thou.
sand millions story is a big lie.
Reduced wages. low prices. depression Of
trade, decay of business scarcity of work. and
impending ruin on every side demand it,
Everybody knows that the reduced
wages, etc, are all the fault of Lincoln
The loss of fat salaries by the Southern
friends also demands it. but the thirteen
are quite too modest to say so.
We have our own opinion as to the real
origin OF this damnable attempt. The
Southern Te6et leaders are ut the bottom, of
1t. Nothing is more certain than this to
our minds. The chiefs of the rebellion
see that their work is about to prove a
disastrous failure, and so they send word
to this effect to their Northern allies =
Give US two or three free States to vote
for our men, and we will bring back the
Cotton States IN solid phalanx, and hold the
offices together as before This is certain
ly the programme VIII the people see it
performed
Fellow citizens, all you who love your
country, by whatever name you have been
known in the past, let us frown down all
such miserably selfish plots of artisans as
this which we have been reviewing, and
casting aside all old party ties, unite to-
gether on the broad platform of Union
Away with partisan watchwords and names
at an hour when the nation is struggling
for life. Our dear mother country is in
peril, let US fly TO her rescue: Let us all be
true Union men, true democrats, true re-
publlcans, not in a partisan, but in na-
tlonaI sense. We close this article with
quotation from the last letter written by
the bold, patriotic, and lamented Douglas.
Let it be traced in letters of gold over ev-
cry door in the land:
/ know of no mode in which loyal citi-
zen may so we'll demonstrate his devotion to
his country as by sustaining the flag the
Constitution and the Union under all circum.
stances, and under eeery administration re-
gardteSS Of party p1litiss, against all assailants
at home and ABROAD
Noble words Let them be the motto of
every loyal man these turbulent and stir
ring times
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-06-04

american ,Sculpture,--The London
Times in critical review of the sculpture
in the great exhibition now open in London
says:
in 1851, the Greek Slave the work
of an American artist, carried off the hon
ors of sculpture, and again on this occasion
we think the laurels will be awarded to an
other American student, Mr.. Story, who
has sent two noble groups from his studio
at Rome. One is that of Cleopatra, the
other sybil. AS yet nothing has come
into the building which approaches them
in originality of conception or power of ex-
ecution.' In another article the Times
says-'Another American artist, Mr. Mo-
zier, also sends one or two fine figures,
though much behind those of his fellow
countryman, Mr.. Story
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-06-04
{ He MfMSYRH
THE TOO POPULAR CREED.
III CHARLES p. sHIRRAs.

Dimes and dollarSl dollars end dimes
An empty pockets the worst of crimes
II 4 man IS down, give him thrust
IFaihple the beggar into the dustl
IEeSuHPtuuuS pOvertys quite appalling
hhocE hln overt kick him for falling,
II man j. up, oh lift him higher
our souls for sale, and he's q buyer-
Dimes and dollars dollars and dimes,
An empty pockets the worst of crimes.
KNOW poor but worthy youth,
W nose hopes are built on Il maiden's truth;
Bnt the maiden will break her vows with ease,
f"r q lover cometh whose claims are these -
hollow heart and an empty head
lace well tinged with the brandy red
soul well trained in yilany's school
Ana cash-sweet cash he knoweth the rule :
Dimes and dollars! dollars and dlnesi
An empty pockets the worst OF crimes
know bold and an honest man.
W no strives 10 live On the christian plan,
But poor he X and poor will he.
scorned and hated wretch is he
At home lie meeteth q starving wife,
Abroad he lcadeth a leper's life
Ihey struggle against fearful odds.
" no will not bow to the peoples rods
Dimes and dollars! dollars and dimes.
An empty pockets the worst of crimes
80 get ye wealth, no matter how.
No questions asked of the rich trOw.
Steal by night. and steal by day,
Doing II all IN legal way)
Jnln the church and never forsake her.
Learn TO cant and insult your Maker
he hypocrlte. liar, knave and fool.
But don be pOOr-remembcr the rule:
Dimes and dollars. dollars and dimes!
An empty pockets the worst of crimes.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-06-04
GRBAT BARGAINS!.

FHE undersigned is prepared to furnish
IL his customers with Boots and Shoes of all
kinds, at prices to suit the times, and as
Goods in general are higher than usual it is
gratifying to learn that boots and shoes are
cheaper than they have ever been before in
Miflin county: No mistakel Call and exam
inc for yourselves, and you will be surprised
to find mems shoes selling at 90c to 81 IS,
Mems Kip and Calf from 81 25 to 81
90 g Boots, 90 2 Is to 90
Calf -" 2 rs to 3 90
Boys Shoes so to l 35
All the above work at those prices is war,
ranted. We still have cheap work on hand
which is not warranted. Women's Caters at
81 90, and very dear at that; some at 81 SO,
which are something better.
A full stock of Eastern Work kept on hand,
the greater part of which is warranted to give
satisfaction.
Manufacturing of all kinds neatly and
promptly attended to at all times without de-
lay.
A large stock of srunks constantly on hand,
which will be sold very low. But above all
things bear in mind that our terms are strict
ly Cash, for at our prices we cannot afford to
charge. All goods to be paid for before taken
away, and in all cases where they do not suit
the money will be refunded, should they be
returned in good order.
my2l BILLY JOHNSON.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-06-04

s@- When Haddiz's wife kicked him
out of bed one cold night, says he: See
here, now you'd better not do that again ;
if you do, it might cause coolness.'
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-06-04

agA philosopher who had married a
vulgar but amiable girl used to call her
Brown Sugar. because, he said, she was
sweet but unrefned.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-06-04


Gsa.The General Synod of the Lutheran
Church, recently in session at Lancaster,
adopted the following patriotic resolutions:
Whereas, our beloved country, after
having long been favored With degree of
political and religious freedom, security.
and prosperity, uneXlmpled in the history
OF the world, now finds itself involved in
bloody war to suppress an armed rebellion
against its lawfully constituted government;
anil ~hcrc0< the Word of God. which is
the sole rule of our faith and practice, re-
quires loyal su6jectiOn to I" the powers that
be, because they arc ordained of God to
be "a terror to evil docrs and praise to
those who do we'll, and, at the same
time declares that they who resist the
power shall receive to themselves condem-
nation; and aohereoS we, the Representa-
tlves OF the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of
the United States, connected with the sew
eral Synods, assembled in Lancaster, Penn.
sylvania, recognize it as our duty to give
public expression to our convictions of
truth on this subject, and in every proper
way to cooperate with our fellow citizens
IN sustaining the great interests of law and
authority, of liberty and righteousness
BE At therefore
Resot0ed, That it is the deliberate judg-
ment of this Synod that the rebellion against
the constitutional Government of this land
is most wicked in its inception, unjustifa-
bic In It's cause, unnatural in its character,
lnhuman IN its prosecution, oppressive in
It's aims, and destructive in its results to
the highest interests of morality and relig-
ion
ResoI0ed, That, in the suppression of
this rebellion, and in the maintenance of
the Constitution and the Union by the
sword, we recognize an unavoidable neces-
slty and sacred duty which the Govern
ment owes to the nation and the world !;
and that, therefore, we call upon our peo-
pie to lift up holy hands in prayer to the
God OF battles, without personal wrath
against the evil-doers on the one hand, and
without doubling the righteousness of our
cause on the other, that He would give
wisdom to the President and his counsel
lors, and success to the army and navy, that
our beloved land may speedily be delivered
from treason and anarchy.
ReSotUed, That, whilst we regard this un-
happy war as righteous judgment of God,
visited upon US because of the individual
and national sins of which we have been
guilty, we nevertheless regard this rebel
lion as more Immediately the natural result
of the continuance and spread of domestic
slavery in our land, and therefore hail with
unmingled joy the proposition of our Chief
Magistrate, which has received the sane
ton of Congress, to extend aid from the
General Government to any State in which
slavery exists which shall deem fit to imi-
tate system of constitutional emancipation.
Resolued, That we deeply sympathize
with all loyal citizens and Christian patri-
OTIS in the rebellious portions of our country,
and we cordially invite their cooperation
in offering united applications at Throne
of Grace, that God would restore peace to
our distracted country, re-establish fraternal
relations between all the States, and make
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-06-04

"The Devils ovn"-At the recent great
volunteer review in Brighton, England, the
Londen lawyers formed a spleudid-looking
regiment, which they appropriately designa-
ted as +" The DEVILS Own"
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-06-04

s@-It is impossible to look at the sleep
ers in church without being reminded
that the Sabbath is day of rest.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-06-04

E'H1S Grease is made from COAL OIL.
Il and has been found by repeated tests
to be the most economical, and at the
same time the best lubricator for Mill
Gearing. Stages, Wagons, Carts, Carriages,
Vehicles G. all kinds, and all heavy bearings,
keeping the axles always cool, and not reuuir
ing them 70 be looked after for weeks. Ii has
been tested on railroad cars, and with one
soaking If the w.ste it has run, with the cars
10000 miles All railroad, omnibus, livery
stable and Express companies that have tried
1t pronounce it the ne pius riiu
1t combines the body and luidity of tallow,
beeSwax and tar, and unlike general lubrica.
tors. Will not run OF, il being warranted to
stand any fempera ture
| have i; in boxes . to 10 his. Also kegs
and barrel from 80 to 400 lbs. Tor general
use and sale. The boxes are more prcfer:.-
bic; they are inchcs in III, meter by >! inches
deep. aud hold p lbs bet; tue boxes are clean
and hardly a carmen, teamsjer, expreSsnan,
miller o. farmer, that would not nurchase
one box for trial. +. G.. FRANClSCUS.
Lewistown. February II, 1862.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-06-04

HAMs-An excellent article at 10 cents pc
lb., for sale by MARKS & WILLIS.
Levistown, April 80, 1862.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-06-04

I00 DOZEN Coal Oil Chimneys, Wicks,
1OO Brushes, &C., for sale at city whole
sale prices to retailers, by
mhl2 2. G. FRANCISCUS.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-06-04
LEWISTOWN BAKERY.

West Market Street, nearly opposite the
Jail.
{ CONRAD ULLRICII. JR. would respect
Y fully inform his old customers and citi-
Zrns generally that he continues the Baking
Of
BREAD, CAKES, &c,
Mt the above stand, where those articles can
be procured fresh every day.
Families desiring Bread. &C. will he sup
piled at their dwellings in any pat of town.
Fruit, Pound, Spuuge. aud all olhcr ,,inds of
cake, of any size desired, baked to order at
short notice
Lewslown, February 26, l8G2-ly
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-11-27
rofula, or Kings FYg;I,

constitutional disease, corruption Jf he
81, by which this fluid becomes vAm,ed,
X, and poor. Being in the circulation, j
yades the whole body, and may burst ont
sease on any part of it. No organ is free
80. its attacks, nor is there one which it may
destroy. The scrofulous taint is variously
ed by mercmial disease, low living, dis
red or unhealthy food, impure air, filtl
filthy habits, the depressing vices, and
I'VE all, by the vcnereal infection. What
be its origin it is hereditary in the con-
,ution, descending from parents to children
10 the third and fourth gencration;' indeed,
seems to be the rod of Him who says, "l
4. visit the iniquities of the fathers upon
in children"
its effects commence by deposition from the
sod of corrupt or uloerous matter, which, IN
lungs, liver, and internal organs, is termed
iarcles; in the glands, swellings; and on
surface, eruptions or sores. This foul cor
.,,ion, which genders in the blood, depresses
energies Of life, so that scrofulous constitu-
uS not only suffer from scrofulous conf
'!ts, but they have far less power to with
ud the attacks of other diseases; ccnse-
entity vast numbers perish by disorders
.ich, although not scrofulous in their nature,
still rendered fatal by this faint in The
stem. Most of the consumption which de-
mates the human family has its origin directly
D.. this scrofulous contamination; and many
t,tructive diseases of the liver, kidneys, brain,
.ad indeed, of all the organs, arise from OF
re aggravated by the same cause.
One quarter of all our people are scrofulous
heir persons are invaded by this lurking in
etion, and their health is undermined by it.
10 cleanse it from the system we must renovate
nc blood by an Alternative medicine, and in
.igorate it by healthy food and exercise
such medicine we supply in
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-11-27
AYERS
compound Extract of SarSaparilla,

'.c most efFectual remedy which the medical
, Il of our times can devise for this every
re prevailing and fatal malady. 1t is com
i from the most active remedials that have
discovered for the expurgation of this foul
order from the blood, and the rescue of the
,,,tem from its destructive consequences.
nee it should be employed for the cure of
ot only Scrofula, but also those other afiec-
mons which arise from it, such as ERuPTIvB
md SKIN DISEASES, ST. ANTHoHY's FIRE,
EosR, or ERYsIPELAs, PIMPLEs, PUsTULEs,
BLorcHEs, BLA1Ns and Bo1Ls, TUMoRs, letter
md SALT RHEUM, ScALD HEAD, R1NGwoRM,
huEuMArIsM, SYPHILITrc and MERcuRIAL Dis
i,sES, DpoPsY, DYSPEPSIA, DEBILITY, and,
indeed, ALL COMPLAINTS ARISING FROM VITA
rEp or IMPURE BLOOD. The popular belief
u, " ia,pwity ofMe blood" is founded in truM
,r scrofula is a degeneration of the blood. The
> ,yticular purpose and virtue of this Sarsapa-
lila is to purify and regenerate this vital fluid,
without which sound health is impossible in
contaminated constitutions.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-11-27
A Y IS
Ague Cure:
FOR THE SPEEDY CURE OF


Intermittent Fever, or Fever and Ague,
Ague, Periodical Headache, or Bilious
Headache, and Bilious Fevers, indeed
for the whole class of diseases Originate
ing In hillary arrangement, caused by
tbe Malaria OF Miasmatfc Countries.
We are enabled here to offer the community a
remedy which, while it cures the above complaints
with certainty, is still perfectly harmless in any
quantity. Such remedy is invaluable in districts
where these affecting disorders prevail. This
CURE" expels the miasmatic poison OF FEVER
AID AGUE from the system, and prevents the de-
yelopment Of the disease, if taken on the first ap-
proach Of its pTemonitory symptoms. ltisnot only
he best remedy ever yet discovered for this class
Of complaints, but also the cheapest.So The large
quantity we supply for dollar brings it within the
teach of every body; and in bilious districts, where
EVER AND AGUE prevails, every body should
ave it and use it freely both for cure and protec
.on. great superiority Of this remedy over any
r'her ever discovered for the speedy and certain
are Of lntermittents is that it containsno Quinine
mineral, consequently II produces no quinism or
"ther injurious effects whatever upon the constitu
u1n Those cured by it are left as healthy as il
hey had never had the disease.
Fever and Ague is not alone the consequence of
,hr miasmatic poison. A great variety of disor-
crs arise from its irritation, among which are
e,Valgia, Rheumatism, Goan, Headache Blind
"HSNs LOOtNucHei EuIuCHeJ OutUIIN, ASWUtU, 4 az
ttltion, Painful A6ectiop Of tte Spleen, RySter-
~ Pain IN tie Boioel, Cole, Paralysis and De-
o.geE'eW of Me Stomach, all Of which, when
f;natng in this cause, put on the Intermittent
s'. or become periodical. This CURE expels
poison from the blood, and consequently cures
,r,n all alike. II is an invaluable protection to
tiiigrants and persons travelling or temporarily
-.dug in the malarious districts. II taken occa-
'rinally or daily while exposed to the infection,
1T will be excreted from the system, and cannot
emulate in sufficient quantity to ripen into dis
Hence it is even more valuable for protec-
than cure, and few will ever suffer from Inter
i,ttents il they avail themselves of the protection
lis remedy affords. Uf u
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-11-27

COL. PRATT AND DIR KEYaER'9 PE0TORAL
sYRUP.--DR. KKTEzR-Desr SIR Excuse the delay VI
nv acknowledging the excellence your Pectol Cough
syrup sooner take great pleasure In saying that Il IL
II ,ou say 1t Ia. HkrOckedMs aOiss out OF ny cough
aa the worst one Ifs over afflicted With have uot
used more than one half Of he bottle, and can and do
wish that ell who afflicted would give 1t as fair trial
az have done and they will be proud TO say, It no
uuack incidence l would not suffer another such au
attack for any consideration, Of any cost.
ddent can breathe freely than ever did shall
always acknowledge debt of gratitude for inventingso
excellent remedy. You st liberty TO my name
IN this regard, aB you think proper. II. +. PRATT,
Messenger Common Council, Pittsburgh, Pa,
Pittsburgh, HAY ii, 1853,
N.B.-H am no stranger to my fellow. citizens, and
Who entsrtsn doubts can consult me personally.
H.F,F.