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Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-01-17
NEW MEDICAL DISCOVERY,


Structure and Affections of lhe Kidneys and Bladder
Which has been used by upwards Of
ONE HUNDRED PHYSICIANS
in their private practice with entire Success approaching
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es Specific Pils are speedy in action often ecting
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They ed from Vegetable extracts that harmless
on the system, and the stomach impreg-
nate the BREATH and being sugarcoated all taste
is avoided No change Of diet is Try whilst using
hs Nor does their action interfere with business pursuits
Each box contains six dozen Pills. Price dollar.
DIR Bells Treatise Senin Weaknes Self abuse, Con-
OTrhea Gieet etc. Pamphlet Of so pages containing mpor.
ant advice to the afflicted SENT FREE six requr.
ed to pay postage.
DIR. BELLS GREEN Boz OR.--A complete Treatise on
Gonorhea Geet Stricture Sypeils etc. in all the various
stages with "a Prescriptions D English, adapted for self
treatment, without the aid Of Physician.
PRICE ONE DOLLAR
The Pills Book will be sent secure from observation BY
mail post paid, on receipt If the money by
j. BRYAN, Rochester, N. ".
any Advertised Agent
66s Sold by Agent for Ashtabula. A. Heudry.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-01-17
Furniture.
Livery Stables

II. f. 4 J.nC. CULVER, have removed to the
Fisk House stable where they oner to the etIens Of Ash
taeas he use o. the best equipped Livery stable IN Ash
Abu County Al prices that range bot just above the iv
fng standard. Cali ana see. Nov. J. 1890. 667
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-01-17

N. a.. DICK, BOOKSELLER, Stationer and News
Dealer, Also, Dealer In Music Toys and General
VarisVGoods, Main stIsst, I, AsbtAbnls, Ohio, 4e5
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-01-17
Charge for medicine fer month"; from slOO to 5000
DR.. S. g. CLARK,

UhaTge SI.UO t2OO.
DR.. S. g. CLARK,
Having had seventeen years experience in the practice of
medicine during which time he treated thousands pa
ents of acute and chronic diseases with unr-
aeled success which of your friends neghbOrs
can tesy and prepared give relief TO all who may
py Particular attention will be given to the Con-
Nervous Diseases Female arrangements of every character
will be treated with success.
Also will cure old sores and all erupvs diseases Of what
ever character they may be He makes Of universal
BOiOeaI remedies No elomel or other desteOus drugs
are used
Persons distance desiring advise and Medicine will
general description OF the appearance of the urine with
correct statement of the cause origin Of the disease
general history Of the symptoms, with nane age &c.
All communications must be directed to
a s. G. CLARK, Md
Cleveland, Oat 1861.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-01-17

OPERATIVE DENTISTRY.--pecayed and
aching Teeth restored To heath and usefulness II your
teeh have been flled aud the hiogs have failed Il Il
teeth re turning back around the hngs rest assured
operations have been imperfecty and caelessy formed
To persons who have freised tits Kind Of treatment
wou say call early II you wish preserve your teeth, e
they are past doing for WE WILL TELL you So Teeth
extracted with without pain
REFERENCES
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-10-26


Wholesale Druggists,
HAVE on hand and for sale
IL Sulph. Acid;
chemically pure.
Nitric Acid,
chemically pure.
Muriatic Acid,
chemically pure.
Tartaric Acid,
q fannie Acid,
Acetic Acid,
Oxalic Acid,
Sal Ammoniac,
Sulph. Soda,
" Copper,
Iron,
Gum Catechu,
Potash, BoraX, Alum.
QUICKSILVER.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-10-26

Mr.. Herman Scheel is the name OF the
gentleman who drew the $1,000 bar.
AFrLIcrIoN.-Our contemporary of the BuI-
letin, H. P. Taylor, Esq, is sorcly afflicted
with inhammatory rheumatism, and is con-
fined to his room. We sincerely condole with
him in his almost helpless condition, and
hope he will recover soon.
PREPARATIONS are being made to put a
steam engine on the Danville ledge, i'll Spring
Valley, Devils Gate District. The ledge Is
about ID feet thick and the indications" are
very promising.
JUDGE WErHERILL's COURT THIS MORN
INc.-Burke Elwell ct al. VS.. Mount Hope
Mining Company: suit to recover SloO.io Tor
labor performed; judgment entered for plain
titfS by default.
ExAMIHATIoN-The examination ofLang-
ford Peel for the killingof John Dennis, will
take place before Judge Wetherill in the Pro-
bate Court room at 10 o'clock tomorrow
morning.
DEPARTURES BY CALIFORNIA STAGE Co.'s
COACHES THIS MoRH1NG.-J. H. Bee, R. A.
Murphy, Mrs. Grier, f. Gushing, John Hant-
mig, Mrs. AShmore, Mrs. A. whey, L. w.
Gamer and VIVA. Farrell.
Lo!-Some forty or fifty Indians with
pack train of twenty ponies, passed through
Silver City yesterday towards American Flat.
The ponies were well loaded with pine-nuts.
SCHOOL CENSUS MARsHAL.-The Board of
Education has appointed Eugene w. Carey,
ESQ.,, Census Marshal, to take the census Of
the school children of Storey county.
ANOTHER ENGINE.-No. 4, of Virginia,
have purchased an engine from A. H. Tit.
comb, of San Francisco. The Button-tubs"
always give good satisfaction.
DEPARTURES to Reese River per Telegraph
Line this morning: T. H. Hosatt, vile and
daughter, David Auerbach and Miss NJ. T.
Snider. ....
THE matter of the late riot among the
workmen in the Burning Moscow and Ophir
Mines is on trial before Judge Leconey at
Virginia, as we go to press.
WELLS, FARGO & Co., shipped $50 1881
from Virginia this morning.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-10-26
Washoe stock and Exchange Board.

VIRGINIA, Oct. 26, 1863.
Belvidere 10 asked; Bgazette and G.E.
asked; Harrison, So bid, 81 asked; Grass
Valley 60 bid, Is asked; Ophir 100 bid,
buyer 80 days; Orleans Flat 80 asked; Sc
neca 40 asked; Sutro 10 asked; Santa Fe
So asked; Union 800 asked; Fides 20 bid;
Alpha 1900 asked; Bullion 50 bid, 70
asked; Baltic 81 bid, 60 asked; Bait Am.
81 bid; Comb'd Effort 80 asked; Caledo-
MIA Tunnel 30-45; Dardenelle Is asked;
Hawkeye 60 asked;Independent Is asked;
Mary Ann l26 bid, l42 asked-l45 asked,
buyer 80 days; North American IS bid,
cash; Is bid, buyer 80 days; Princess 100
asked; Stevenson Kehoe % asked; Uncle
Sam 2l0 bid-225; Union bid-le; Yolo
s asked; Shamrock 10 asked. E
SILVER STAR DIsTRIcT-St. Johns, $l2
asked.
DEVILS GATE DISTRICT Gov. Nye,
So asked Pioneer, $5 asked. ...
HUMBOLDT DIsTR1CT- Croesus, 1915
asked; Alvanueva, $36 asked; Great
Basin, $40 asked.
REESE RIVER DIsTRIcT-Oregon, $40
bid-$2O asked; Powhattan, $40 asked.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-10-26

UE solicit the attention of Mill owners
w and country dealers to our large and
well selected stock Of
DRUGS,
MEDICINES,
CHEMICALS,
PAINTS,
OILS,
WINDOW GLASS,
VARNISH,
PUTTY,
BRUSHES,
PERFUMERY,
POMADE,
FANCY ARTICLES, etc. etc.
We offer the above goods at the lowest
cash prices, in quantities to suit.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-10-26

LOOK HERE.-Gen. Thomas F. Meagher
stumped Ohio against Vallandigham, and
Gen. James W. Denver stumped Ohio for
Vallandigham-result, Vallandigham is in
the rear about 100000 votes. That's all.
There is about as much difference between
these two men on the stump as in the field.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-10-26

Mtganghlin \ 8uut.
~.oAS~S~~~~~~~~~o~~~S~~~~-
Mclaughlin &. Root.
No. Al SOath C Street,
VIRGINIA, n. T.,
Wholesale and Retail
DEALERS IN
HARDWARE, BAR IRON,
Steel, Sheet, Plate, and Boiler
IR o N
Sheet, Bolt and Bar Copper
OF ALL SIZES.
Tin Plate and Zinc,
PIanIshed-Japa nned,
And Plain Tin Ware,
OF every description.
Crockery and China Ware.
Rubber and Leather Betting
Of all Sizes,
RUBBER, PISTON, HEMP AND
COTTON PACKING,
BLACKsMITHS' BELLOWS,
ANVILs, WISE, TONGs,
And every variety used in that line.
Brass Goods
Of every description for Gas, Water and
Steam.
A LSO ON HAND
Gas Pipe, in lots to suit, from ~ to 4 inch.
Elbows and fittings of every pattern.
Eastern Doors, panel and sash, 6 to 10 feet.
Windows and blinds of all sizes.
Carpenters Tools of all the newest styles and
of the best manufacturers.
Car wheels and mining tools of every de-
scription.
Lead Pipe and sheet lead.
Westenholms pocket cutlery.
Colts Revolvers and Derringers, assorted.
Powder, caps and balls.
Flasks and game bags.
Wagon-aXles and springs,
AXle-grease and tar.
Flows, yokes, forks, scythes, and farming
Tools of all kinds.
PAINTS, OILS d. GLASS.
WOOD AND WILLOW WARE.
LARGE OVEN
COOKING STO YES.
Bucks, Empire State,
Golden Harp, Wide West,
Bay State, Belle of Troy,
Diamond Rock, Golden Rate,
Pride of the West, Henry Clay,
Pride of the Pacific, Charter Oak,
Western Chief, Pilots, Clippers
Also, Parlor and Parlor Cook Stoves Of ev.
cry variety; box and bar-room stoves from
16 to 40 inches.
A general assortment of
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS. !
A Ii of the above Goods have been in
IA ported direct from the Eastern Mani.
facturers, which enables us to sell CHEAP
FOR CASH.
MCLAUGHLIN & ROOT, b
No. Al south C street, Virginia, N. T.
Oct. IL, 1868.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-10-26
80 ssgssss
Stoves, Stoves, Stoves!

wE have the largest and best stock Of
" STOVES in this Territory. which
we offer at the lowest rates. We have
Large Mammoth Stoves;
Extension-Back Stoves, large, well furnishd.
Do. do, medium and small.
1000 Cooking Stoves, Bucks Pat, all sizes;
Premium & State Cooking Stoves, all sizes;
600 Parlor and Office Stoves, various patterns;
Large Saloon Stoves, with drums:
Sheet Iron Stoves;
Ordinary. or Russia Iron RI e.
KELLY, MOTT & CO., =.
Importers of Stoves, Hardware, &C.,
Corner C and Taylor streets, Virginia.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-10-26
FOR QUARTZ MILLS,

fun OUAHIA M1AIS,
WE OFFER FOR SALE
400, 900 lbs. Bar, Band and Sheet Iron;
$4,000 lbs. Boiler Iron;
10000 lbs Track Iron;
5000 lbs Cast Steel;
5000 lbs Spring and Toe Cork Steel;
5,00bundles Shoe Shape;
5000 les Sheet Copper;
$1,000 lbs Lead Pipe, assorted sizes;
$4,000 feet Rubber Betting, all sizes;
5000 feet Leather Betting, all sizes;
$4,000 feet gas pipe, from l-2 inch to inch
1900 feet Brass and Iron Wire Screen;
400 Wheelbarrows;
1900 kegs Nails;
$4,000 Carriage'& Machine Bolts, all ti1s,;
500 dozen brass Bibs;
100 dozen Globe Valves;
5000 Elbows, Tees, etc;
300 dozen Shovels;
100 dozen Picks.
Heavy Oak Pals;
Steam Guages;
Steam Whistles;
Wrenchet;
-----.------.-P Pick Handles
Sledge Handles, etc
KELLY. MOTT & CO.,
Importers Of Hardware, &c.,
80 and So South C street, Virginia.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-10-26

Wholesale and Retail
I DEALER,
rs now receiving his large FALL AND
IL WINTER STOCK
Boots, Shoes, and Leather Findings.
This stock has been selected expressly for
THIS MARKET.
Constantly on hand, and daily receiving,
Heavy Nailed Mining Boots,
Heavy and Light Calf Peg Boots,
Heavy and Light CalfSewed Boots,
Boys and Youths Boots, Shoes, etc.
ALL KINDS OF
L. & G.. BENKERT'S
BOOTS, SHOES, AND CONGRESS
CATERS,
Miles, Heavy English Boots,
AND MEMS CONGRESS.
Also-All kinds of Miles Ladies', Misses,
and Chidren's Goods, and the best quality of
Eastern manufacture of all descriptions
which will be sold at San Francisco prices.
Large Sales md Small Profits
Is our motto.
COME ONE, COME ALL, and ex
anime our splendid stock of New Goods
Constantly on hand at .,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
A Large Stock of Sole Leather,
CALF AND LINING SKINS,
Which will be sold CHEAP.
rPAll kinds of Boots and Shoes made to
order, and good fits guaranteed. Repairing
done with neatness and dispatch.
CHARLES GILMAN, AGSt,
OLE No. % south street. Virginia.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-10-26

MHE manufacture all kinds of Copper.
W Sheet Iron, Zine and Tin Work:
We now have our large Manufacturing
Department completed, and are prepared to
execute all orders with despatch, in the
manner and at low rates.
pEspecial atteRtioa paid to JoBB1NG
at Quartz Mills and elsewhere.
KELLY, MOTT & CO.,
Importers and Wholesale Dealers in Hard
ware, &C., New Brick Block, corner c aud
Taylor streets, Virginia.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-10-26

r c E, g. LIV E n NJ o r e,
DRUGGISTS,
X EEP FOR SALE
White Lead, Whiting,
Red Lead, Paris white,
Black Lead, Venetian Red,
Copal Varnish, Yellow Ochre,
Damar " Umbers,
Shellac Siennias,
Mastic Gold Leaf,
Bronze Powder. Gold Size,
Linsecd Oil, Coal Oil,
Alcohol, Camphene,
Machine Oil, Neatsfoot Oil,
China Nut Oil, Sperm Oil.
Paint Brushes,
Whitewash Brushes,
busting Brushes,
Shoe Brushes,
Coal Oil Lamps,
Coal Oil Chimneys,
Coal Oil WickS,
Crucibles, all kinds,
Test Tubes,
Mattrixes,
Bone Ash,
Cupcls,
Evaporating dishes
Swedish Leech,
Fishing Tackle, all kinds; Magnifying glass.
RICE a. LIVERMORE.
Cor. c and Taylor streets, Virginia.
Oct. II. 1863.
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1863-03-26
sword Fermentation.

On Saturday evening, FEBRUARY 2Sth, at
Muyireesboro, Tenn, beautiful sword,
sash and belt were presented to Lieut.. W.
j. Nuycut Of Co. ID, 18th Regt., =. '. l.,
by the non commissioned officers and pri-
Yates of his company. The following
brief address was made by Corp. Jas. T..
MClo>keY.
Lirat. N9gent The company of which
you have SO long been member, and IN
which you are now acting in the capacity
of commander, has purchased this sword,
sash ami belt to be presented to you IN
token of that high esteem which we have
ever cherished towards you, and as an
evidence that we fully appreciate your
past kindness. You have always shared
with US the fatigue Of the march, and the
exposure of the camp and bivouac. You
have all times, and upon all occasions
stood by US in the hour of peril and dan
ger. and we as a company will always
stand by you.
In presenting this sword, sash and belt,
you have our highest compliments Tor
Eentlemauly department, your faith
fulness in the discharge OF duty, and
gailantry displayed OF a number of occa-
sions, hoping that your namc may soon be
placed at the head Of our roll, and that
the future may be as prosperous aud hap
py to use as the past.
Take this token. coming from your COM
uany friends as . testimonial of the respect
aud friendship which your good qualities
as AN officer and your kindness as friend
have inspired, and may this bright blade
be emblematical of the bright career which
is before you.
LIEUT.. NUGENT's REPLY.
Corporal N Ctoskey, and 4hem6ers Q,
Company u The honor which YOU
have conferred upon me this evening is
so great and to unexpected. that | scarcely
know what to say in reply. This evidence
of friendship from company OF which
am proud to call myself a member, gives
me Infinite pleasure and fills nay hear
with gratitude. BE assured that | an
not insensiblc to your many aots OF kind
ness. You seem to vie with each othe
in striving to make pleasant the positia:
which l now temporarily occupy, and il
doing So, you place me under lastin;
obligations. thank you for your promp
aud cheerful obedience to all orders, anc
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1863-03-26
gOTUME l. EBENsBURG, PA. THURSDAY,

as soon as the customary greetings of the
day were exchanged, 81 am in state OF
very great perplexity. Will you solve
the enigma for me 20
.sCertainly-if 1 cans" said Virginia
blushing, and with soft, uncertain trem-
or at her heart.
Glow did this picture obtain place
in your album ?''
The colCr subslded into ordinary palor
as Virginia replied, 'In rather roman
tic manner, Captain May. It was sent TO
me with no accompanying message, and
[ haven't the least idea whence it came"
"Ah that furnishes clue to the whole
mystery" said Captain May, placing upon
the table the picture which had laid next
to his heart for the last few days, and
relating briefly how it had fallen into his
possession. "By some mistake at the
photographers, my little Harry's picture
has been sent to you, and your hkeness
to me. [ am a widower. Miss Lynne,
with one child, as l suppose you have
heard"
"No," said Virginia, coloring, ~ was
not aware of it, but"
He looked earnestly into her face,
where the crimson was already beginning
to glow. and the soft eyes to become
shadowed with timi6, downcast lashes /;
he looked out and saw something that
encouraged him to ask another question
''NIiss Lynne-Virginia--may | keep
the picture Z"
And she did not say "No."
Wheu Captain May sailed the next
day, it was with something to look for
ward to- on his return.
"My dearest Virginia" exclaimed her
sister, 'what have you been doing ?
Don't you know that Captain May is
widower %
"Yes:" said Virginia, valiantly, "but
that don't make any difference love
him, and that's enough"
"And don't you know that he has a
baby-eh ?'
"Well. and I love the baby, too, be-
cause it is RaymonG's-''
"Oh." said Mrs. Walter, archly, ESQ
you have overcome your honor of second
hand babies" Well, my dear, only tax t
care that he don't keep quoting Mrs. May
Number One"
Il have no fear" said Virginia, quiet
ly.
And time proved the correctness of her
promises, for we don't know any happier
young wife than Mrs. May Number Two
and it is hard to say which she loves best,
her husband or ''Baby Harry"
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1863-03-26
CuvRCvxEs. MINISTERS. sc.

Pre,Jyferian-REv. D. HARRISON, Pastor
Preaching every Sabbath morning at le@
o'clock, and in the evening at o'clock. Sab
oath School at o'clock, A. N. Prayer meet
ing every Thursday evening at 6 O'Clock
Methodist Episcopal Church-REy s. T. SEow'
Preacher in charge. Rev. w LoNG: Assls-
taut. Preaching every sabbath, alternately
q, IO3 o'clock in the morning, or I IN the
evening. Sabbath School at o clock, A NJ.
Prayer meeting every Thursday evening" at :
o'clock.
FclcA Ind.pendent-REv Ii. r. POWELL,
P4stor.-Preaching every Sabbath morning at
10 O'Clock, and in the evening at O'Clock
Sabbath School at / o'clock, P. NJ. Prayer
meeting on the first Monday evening OF e.'ch
month and on every Tuesday, Thursday and
Friday evening, excepting the first week IN
each month.
Cagviaist;c N.thodst-REv. JOHN WILLIAMS
Psstor.-Preaching every Sabbath evening at
land o'clock Sabbath School at 10 clock,
L. NJ Prayer meeting every Friday evening,
at o'clock. Society every Tuesday evening
St o'clock.
D:,cipi.:-REv. W. LLoYD, Pastor-Preach-
Ing every Sabbath morning at Il O'Clock.
Particular Bapiists-RZv. DAv1D JENKISs,
Psstor.-Preaching every sabbath eTening at
ao'cIock Sabbath School at ut o'clock, Z sM
CataoHc-Rrv N. J. MITCHELL, Pastor
Services every Sabbath morning at o3 o CLOCK
and Yespe.s al i o'clock in the evening.
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1863-03-26
THE WRONG PICTURE.

The full sunshine came pouring thro'
the plate glass windows Of the great pho
tographic saloon, where Virginia Lynne
bad become very tired waiting, '.just one
lninute," for her turn to face the camera.
IF the camera had been young gentle
man, it probably wouldn't have objected
much to the process, as Virginia was not
at all disagreeabie to look at-on the cen
trary. she was very pretty, with a clear
olive complexion, deepening to carmine
on her round cheeks, and large blue-gray
eyes, just the color Of violets, hlosssomed
in the shade. Jet black hair, plainly
brushed from her forehead, and confined
in one knot at the back Of her neck, and
little rec mouth, very saucy, and some
what naughty, also, in its curves.
care you nearly ready to take my pic
ture, sir Z" she asked, rather inlpatiently,
as the operator eutered the room On some
trifing erraud.
"Not quite yet, ma'am. We shall be
ready soon, hope, however. To tell the
truth, we didn't anticipate SO much trou-
tle FROM our present subject-a baby,
ma am. who ,cW not sit still ~
"a baby-oh, then, haven't another
word to say" said Virginia, scornfully
elevating her pretty shoulders as she
turned toward her companions. Il dc
detest babies -
"Why, Virginia. exclaimed Mrs Wal
ter, her matron sister, with genuine hor-
rur.
Cant help it-I never could endure a
baby-that's one Of my articles of faith =
"And how ~ articles of faith have
you 2" laughib nquired .anothcr COM
panion.
30, several One is a hearty aversion
to widowers-that. glass Of dyed over hus-
bands who are always alluding to Mrs
Smith Number One. II | became that
lady's successor, should be perpetualy
fearful was standing in the way of Mrs.
| Smith Number Three And then the
| idea of washing the faces and combing
| the hair of -a-dozen nnruly step chill
! dren No secondhand babies for me,
j thank you"
But if Virginia could only have had "A
peep into the operating room, whore that
hazel-eyed' baby with pink ribbons at its
| shoulders and string of red coral around
| its plump neck was setting Photography
at defiance, she would probably have
kissed its periumed breath nearly away,
with true feminine inconsistency
Harry, do sit still y pleaded the nurse
in despair, while the operator lodged
hopelessly to and fro, trying to 'catch a
focus" and two or three young lady aunts
iineled their watch chains and held their
bracelets in the vain endeayor to attract
the little ones eye. But if the quintes-
i! sence of obstinacy can be imagined to FIX
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1863-03-26
Select poetrp.
The picket-Man.

How calm was the night when the picket-man
With his breast to the ground. then all
grassy and soft,
On that spot where he'd crept, as the last
glints of day
Were relieved by bright stars in the .concave
aloft.
Not leafiet could rustic
With the zepayrs of eve,
But would thrill heart and muscle,
And make his chest heave;
For a foe might lurk near, him of life to
bereave.
In the distance rose sounds of ffes, bugles
and drums,
The notes OF tattoo welcome sig nal ofslecp !;
And at times fioated dreamily indistinct huns,
AS though cohorts were moving, Death
harvest to reap;
And the sentinel, knowing
How all trusted in him,
Felt his pulse quicker growing,
Though all objects were dim;
Yet he feared not intruder, tho stalwart
and grim.
Oft he swept his keen gaze DER the brow of
the HILL
That commanded plain and dark tan
gled wood;
And he listened for footballs, but all things
were still,
Save tbe song of the insect in musical mood.
Then his thoughts, anon straying,
To his IDOLS would roam,
And his fancy be playing
Mid the loved ones at home,
Till he leaped up in transport beneath the
blue dome.
But he uttered a cry and he sank with pang,
While warm ruddy fountain gushed forth
from his breast;
And the late Silly wales with musket-shot
rang,
For the enemy's vengeance had sped him
TO rest
And when dew-drops of morning
Like diamonds blazed forth,
Il was. found What that warning
Had meant to the North -
And in sorrow we laid a stark form in the
earth