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FoR THE EsouIn1R.
BEAUTY.
BY CELIA E. GARDNER.

 Beauty is like summer flower
 That withers and fades in day, Itbrightens the earth for . few brief hours Then droops and fades away; In the morning tits a lovely bud. ga At noon blooming rose; At eve its leaves drop to the ground <. In sad, but sweet repose. It leaves its parent stalk to mourn In fragrant dewy tears, The fading of it's own loved one, Its child of hopes and fears; It sadly droops it's head ia grief, And pines its life away, Leaves naught but dry and withered stalk To show how brief its stay. And thus it is in our frail life,
 This life of sun and shade, 'Tis thus we all soon, soon shall die, Shall wither, droop and fade; In the dewy morning of youth and heslth, Itis the lovely bud, It's beauties just unfolded to
 The view of an admiring world. At noon of life, at middle age, Itis the blooming rose, Lovely and fragrant, in hall CT home, In laughter, in repose; ... It. is the belle of all gay throngs. The courted, loved, caressea. The fattered, sought for, charming one. Admired by all addressed. But ah, alas, how great the change, How different now the view. The eve of life, grey haired old age. Wenow before us view; The once fair rose. the blooming maid, Bounding with joyous life, Her fair face beaming with the hue Of health, with beauty rife. The active limbs, the fairy steps. Light as the agile fawn's. Have all given place to t0tterins steps, To bent and feeble form; Eowyouth and beauty all are gone, And still she fingers here, Still waiting for the "Death Angep To whisper ''I am here" And now he comes! his shadow dark Now hovers ever near, She hears the rustic of his wings, She hears but does not fear; She calmly yields her life to him, And sinks into the arms Of one she knows will bear her safe Into her Sasiour's arms. Boston, Mass, Jan. 9th, 1863.
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PUBLIC ACTS. PASSED DECEMBER SESSION, 1862.

CHAPTER I. An Act iH addition to "An Act for the Reg
 ulatIon of Civil Actions"
 Be t enacted by the Senate and House cf Representatipes, in General Assembly concerned : SEC. l. That the D ,anty of any non 7commis- stoned officer, ,muscian,o priyate,o the volun- teer force of this State earned by him in the service of this State or of the United States, whether said bounty shaii be raised by private subscriptions or otherwise, shall be exempted, and nni- liable to attachmeHt, or to be taken by warrant of execution.
 SEC. 2. This act shall take effect from and after the day of it's passage.
 Approved, December 18th, 1862.
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The landlord and walters of the hstsl. rush
 ed toward me as I entered the gate bow ing to the ground. The former addresse me by the title of highness. .,ss..... .,..
 My name, said I, is Peabody, banker. Do you knon the gentlemen with whom arrivs | edf'
 Gentleman, repeated tue landlord signif- eantly; it was the king
 Agood joke, said I, the young fellow was near telling me 90 himself.s a'' Beg your parton, banken said ths land lord, but please to u.ss otber terms when you speak ofhis majesty
 "You are not in earnest ? said I.
 "But am though it is the king
 The walters, and fifty other persons who had assembled round me, pledged themselves for the truth of what the landlord had spoken.
 There was no doubt it was the king with whom had made so free! , I am sir, republican, and not afraid of any king in Christendom, yet the affair might have become serious ono. l had dropped expressions which were not suited to royal ears, and which might have kept more wise ly to myself. How would he take these things? what might he think of me ' were thoughts which kept me awake for the great CT part of the night.
 The next morning began the rounds nay visits. 1 found the finance minister ex- tremely tough When returned home the landlord informed me that a royal page had been at the hotel, sumnoning the banker Pea body to the castle.
 Well, thought ], nothing can happen worse than hanging, ,and throwing myself into hack ney coach I rolled toward the royal residence of the king The appointed hour was five was conducted through numberless guards into the royal apartment. When the last door opened beheld my young travelling compaa ion seated on an ottoman. On his right side was a most beautiful lady, two boys and as many girls were playing in the chamber
 "A king, thought I, who can enjoy domes- tie happiness, cannot be tyrant, and step ped resolutely forward.
 "This, dear Louise, said his majesty, is the banker, who so agreeably entertained me yes terday.'
 Banker Peabody said the lovely queen, we hope you will take 3 better opinion of our country home with you
 .She stretched out her hand, and was per mitted to kiss it.
 Nor was this all l had to tell my whole adventure over. l. however, omitted the slap ping on the knee. It short, l spent the most agreeable hour in my life. The following day 1 concluded my money business. The royal condescension had rather too much captiysted the otherwise cool banker. I entered some what deeply into Prussian money matters-se deeply that his royal majesty, twelve nonths afterward had well .'"~@ru uon tknoW yul.-.,s=r I would not have forgiven him for the sake of this hour. However, Frederic William has since honestly paid me both debt and in terest'
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Approved, Dec. 23d, 1862.

CHAPTER VII. An Act ln addition to " An Act relating to
 Courts'
 Be t enacted by the Senate and Eoase of Representatives in General Assembly, csnutmed: That when any person has been or shall hereafter be appointed temporarily clerk or assistant clerk of the superior court in any county, under the provisions of section seven, statute of 1859, for filling vacancies In said' offices. bis term ofotice shall be held to con. tinue from the time of such appointment until the next annual meeting of the judges of the superior court, unless sooner removed by said judges, as by law provided
 Approved, Dec 23d, 1862.
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CHAPTER II. An Act ip addition to .'An Act relating to
 Courts.' Be 1t enacted by the Senate and House cf Representatives in General Assembly concerned: That section teventy-seven. chaptsr nine, title five, of the revised statutes of this State, shall not be construed ts apply to judges of the courts of probate.
 Approved, Dec. 18th, 1862.
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CHAPTER VIII. An Act to confirm tbe doings of Towns iu css

An Act to connrm tbe doings of Towns fn cor.
 tain cases.
 Bet enacted 5y the Senate and Hous. of Representatives ia General Assembiv conreued, SEC. l. That in all cases where any town has granted boanties to volunteers. at meet. ing not legally warned and in ali cases where such bounties have been granted to volunteers who had enlisted into services before such bounties have been granted by any town to sIl who should enlist to fill the quota of such town and more than enough to fll said ouosa have enlisted ia sncf town tpon the faith of such bounty. and entered the service of the United States the doines of said towns shaIl not for these causes be held or deemed invalid. but shall be taken and held to be as valid and of. fectual as if such meetings had been legally warned. and such bounties granted before sucG enlistment, or such quota had not been more than filled.
 SEC. 2 This act shall take efEaet fran ti,s day of its passage.
 Approved, Dec, 23d, 1862.
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cHArrrs z1.
. CHAPTER "a. An Actin addition to " An Act concerniur ti,s n

SuAEi IN 5ts An Act in addition to t An Act couceruinr tha
 Domestic Relations"
 Be t enacted 6y tie Senate and Homse of Representatives in General Assembly convened: SEC. l. That the bond required 10 be taken by the judge of probate upon the sale of mi. nor's real estate, nay be so conditioned as to authorize the guardian 10 invest the proceeds in the bonds or loans of this State, and in che bonds or loaas of any city, town or borough in this State.
 SEC. 2 That guardians, trustees, conssrva tors, or executors or others holding proF srty in judiciary capacity, may invest the same iii the bonds or loans of this State, and in tho bonds or loans of any city, town or borough in this State. ~
 SEC. 3. All acts and parts of acts ineonsis. tent herewith are hereby repealed. and this act shall take effect from and after it's pas- sage.
 Approved, Dec. 23d, 1862.
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Papa, please buy me q muf when you 60 to Boston" Sister Minnie standing near. says: You are tse little to have a muiI." {. Am too. little to be cotdfe rsjoins, indis. nantly little Ruth.
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Prentice, after quoting John Lock. th1s blind nan took his idea of scarlet from the sound of a trumpet. says that hoor st''. hanging ont Of q shop door, <lRay, r>~'1., him o( <ho rssi of a tS|1<f t
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OYSTER SALOON.
". HEMINGWAY,

". HEMINGWAY. mMAS constantly on hand, & supplies OYS.' LII TIERS Rsw, Roast, Fried ,Stewed-by the Ylats CT quantity. Tsbacce, Cigars, Candies, Nuts, &c. &c., at the
 NEW OYSTER SALOON,
 Opposite Central Park, Litchfield. Litehields Jan. 23d. 1862. tf-4O
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CHATTER III.
 An Act in addition to An Act relating to
 the General Assembly,
 Be i.enc eted by tbe Senate and House of Rep rssentutiues in General Assembly conrened: SEc.l. That all public acts of this special ses- sion of the General Assembly shall take effect from the rising thereof, unless otherwise pro- vlded in such acts
 SEC. 7. This act shall take effect from it's passage.
 Approved, Dec. 18th, 1862.
 CHAPTER ".
 An Act providing for tle Election of officers of Savings Banks and Societies for Savings, in certain cases.
 Be t enacted by tie Senste and House ef Rep resentasires iu General Assembly conuened: SEC l. Whenever vacancy exists in any of the officers of any incorporated Savings Bank or society for savings, by reason of death, resignation, or otherwise. it shall be lawful for the trustees of said corporation to choose the proper officer to fill such vacancy, and the off cer so chosen shall continue in sffice until the next annual meeting of said corporation, or until another is chosen in his stead. Aad whenever any officer of said corporation shall be disabled by sickness or otherwise from performing the duties of his office, it shall be lawful for the trustees to appoint an assistant to such officer, who shall continue in office during the pleasure of said trustees, or until the next annual meeting of the corporation asd the officer or assistant officer, choss1 or appointed as aforesaid, shall have all the powers, and be subject to all the duties apper taining to such officer when chosen at the an nuaI meeting of the corporation.
 SEC. 2. This act shall take effect from and af1er the dcy of it's passage.
 Approved, Dec. 18th, 1862.
 CHAPTER V.
 An Act to authorize Towns, Cities and Bnr-
 oughs to issue Bonds or other Obligations
 for War purposes.
 Be u enacted 5y Me Sssdte and House of Represntotises in GeuerM Assembly concerned: i: SEc.I. Whenever any town, city or borough has incurred or shall incur any expenses lia- abilities for any matter connected with or growing ost of the raising. equipment orsub- sistence of volunteers or militia to serve in the armies of tho United States, such town, city or borough may at any time issue its bonds or other obligations, with CT without coupons at tached, payable at such time or times, and at such rates of interest. not exceeding six per cent. per annum, payable annually, and authen- | ticated in such manner as the corporation issu- l ing the same may determine. Alscays prcDsded that no bond or other obligation shall be is- sued under the provisions Of this act. exceptin T pursuance of q vote or votes of the corporation ies1iu9 the same, at Q meeting oru1eetings da ! ly NSfetd md kG11 fer llIHt pofpope fqHdprc
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David c. Buckley,

sNEALER IN HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
 O of all kinds and prices. Chairs, Tables, 2u ssus, Bsdsteads and Coilius. Also Picture fsssass. Toilet Stands and Sofas Matle and ssgi ~ith psatness, elegance and ''frpa'o1 oo Rsrshouse. Nest St.. LitchheId.C .CoAh. NoS
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E. .. StOddard,
SHARON.

SHARON. A TTORNEY and Counsellor at Law. and A Arcutfsr the collection of Soldiers Boun hy, Back Pay and Pensions. sharon, Oct. 2d, lS62. u-Zo
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Chas. Hotchkiss & son,

woLCOTTvILLE, CONN, MpRACrICAL ARCHTrEC ITS AND BUILD
 FRS, Manufacturers of Sash .Duore. Binis Nouldings, &c.,, and Dealers in Lumber of all kinds. sar saving and Flaming done at short notice. March {. 1881. tf-46
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Ambr0types! AmbrOsyres yuyHEsE POPULAR PICTURES TAKEN A with great success, and at triflihg ex aspss, sk
 JUOO'SGALLERY,N No. 2 South street. Litch6eld. Oct. 4 1860. 24
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Robert N. Fret. araNuFACrURGR OF CORN SHELLERS, Chusns, safety Tag Irons. &o .lo,,s.
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nIanSfDn HOuse. ,S SPEacER, R,PROPRIETOR,M ,MrCHFIElD sSs Conn. o1.
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Union STATE CONVENTION.

The Loyal Citfsens OF Pennsylvania. without
distintion Of party, who desire cordially to
mite in sustaining the National and Stale I'd
nuisirations, in their patriotic efforts to snp-
nress a sectional and unholy rebellion against
ibr Unitg of the Republic, and who desire TO
support by every power Of the Government,
our heroic brethren in arms, braving disease
and the periIs of the field TO preserve the u
niOn of cur Fathers, are requested to select
number of Delegates equal TO their Legis-
IIative representatives OF the State. at such
zines and such manner as will best respond TO
the spirit OF this call, 10 meet in State Conren-
tion. at PiHs6urg, on Wednesday, the First Of
,Julv next at eleven O'Clock, A. NJ, on said day
10 nominate candidates for the offices of Cor
amor and Judge Of the Supreme Court, and to
take such measures as may be deemed neces
.arv TO strengthen the Government in this sea-
.on OF common perilto a common country.
C,P. MiRKLE,
Chairman of the Union State Central Com
dro. W H.MERsLY, lsecretsries. ~
Wm J Howard,
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stationed here in the face of the enemy. So
Tar as my limited observat ION extends, no finer
looking body of men is to be found any where
in the service, and when the time arrives for
practical demonstration of their patriotism,
the honor of onr Gag will receive no detri-
ment at their hands.
The Corcoran Leeion-or us they are ia
miliariy termed here, Corcoran's pets-are
camped close TO us. No more striking exem-
pliicatioo Of devoted attachment to their
leader, can be shown, than that exhibited by
these patriotic and loyal sons of the Emerald
Isle, in the csnsc of this their adopted coun-
try. Corcoran is the very idol of his men,
while they in turn are the objects OF his pride
and solicitude, and everything conducive to
their welfare and their comfort, compatible
with the be st interests OF the service receives
his personal and prompt attention. No one
doubts either the ability or the bravery of the
General tor the post he now occupies; for he
has record worthy of the confidence of every
loyal heart. and has received for himself by
his Incorporating hostility to secession,
and his self sacrificing devotion to the cause
of humanity. a monument of undying fame.
Through the untiring efforts of Capt Simp-
son, our Battery is now filed up, both with
men and horses. to the proper standard, and
short time only will suffice TO make il eff
clent as any in tins quarter. We had detail
OF forty one men, from the 18th New Ilamp-
shire and 4th Rhode Island Regiments, for
service in the Battery, which swells our num-
ber at present to 125 effective men. This
evening We received 80 horses, which will fill
up all deficiencies, and give US abont 90 spare
ones tor emergencies.
We have just received orders TO muster on
the 10th instant for the information and b-ne-
fit of the Provost Marshal General to guide
him in apportioning the proper number for the
Ciearfieid will have to keep sharp lookout
Tor the ',locomotive," and # any unlncky in
dividual .'can'f see H'' in time, they must con-
sole themselves with the reflection that its all
Tor The Union, About that time suppose
.sgreen-backs' will be acceptable enough, nn
less the premium on gold will deprec late their
value so much as to make them disreputable
in traftcing for substitute. At any rate,
those that are fortunate enough to be elected
VIII nave ChdHCe. WHICH tHeN never
have again, Of acquiring practical military
''uctacs," almost within talking distance If
the '-grey backs,'' and may possibly be inifia-
ted immediately on their arrival. a. the army
may tthe weather permitting) take a notion TO
resume the old cry son to Richmond by that
time. wish them alithe consolation imagin-
able.
The fIrlough fever is rampant. here, just
now, in consequence of orders being issued,
permitting two or three out of every hundred
men 20 be absent, at time, for ten days This
arrangement will give US about nine per
month, but the query is, who are to be the IA
vored ones l suppose only those who are
most deserving will be attended TO first. and
the others in proportion to their conduct
Yours truly, wRB.
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/ more highly respected than G Patton. Hi.
] great energy and strict attention 10 hn sine ss
his unsulIied Integrity his devoted persona
attention to The soldiers; his unselfish patriot.
ism aud modest, genial. frank. good nature
made him a favorite He had not an enemy
in Congress. often hear il said that no new
member OF the Pennaylvsnia delegation and
very few of the older ones, had as much inf1u.
erce at the departments, in committee and a.
mong his colleagues generally, as the member
from the ssWid cat District,'' who always ac-
complished what he undertook. His refusal to
take second term, is very generally regret
ted in political circles here.
For some time past the authorities have
been sorely puzzled TO tell how the soldiers in
Convalescent camp near Alexandria, got so
much whIskey. Two three special detec-
tives were detailed to smell it out. Finally
Col. Baker, the chief of that force. found cat
hole in the side of house there, where
he saw two or three soldiers receive and pock
ct something and slip away. Calling at the
house soon after for glass of water, he mark :
ed well the phiz of the lone woman who lived
there. A day or two after he her at the
wharf here, EMBARK ing for Alexandria, with
pretty wide hoops on, aud ordered her to be
arrested and conveyed to his office. Assum
ing the greatest innocence imag giuable, she de-
mandcd TO know what he wanted. He replied
he wanted her TO stake of that whiskey ~
She feigped ignorance but he quietly told her
il ..no go'' and she hauled out, from un
der her skirts, about dozen canteens holding
pint or more each! Her little girl carried
several more. She had carried this con
traband traffic for long time--but the Col
put stop to it. In This connection note
an increased sriugency in granting passes to
| :nd from Gen Hooker's army. The secesh
l<ympathizcrS here have the greatest iticuity
now in communicating with their friends be-
| Oud the Potomac. 1t indicates a movement
! in that direction just soon the going
will admit. lad the same strict rule been
established at the beginning it would have
been better for us.
The receptions at the White House are O.
yer, and the season is declared ended. The
President and family have gone to their sum
| mer residence, the Soldiers Home, some four
| miles out oftowD. W hen get to be President
shall change this practice and live as well
AS do business, in the big house where | hope
you will be sure and call upon your afore. ime
correspondent. Yours, CAPITOL.
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RELIEF NOTICE.-The Board of Relief
: y Tor the county of Ciearfeld will meet at the
commissioners Office in Ciearfeld on Wednes-
day and Thursday. the 29th and 3Oth days Of
April, d. 1863
The Board of Relief have directed that the wife
OF the soldier must appear before the board. and
produce her sworn statement. detailing name of
soldier regiment and company. and when enlis-
ted the number of children with age and sex of
each the t. wnship in which they resided at the
time OF enlistment. and their present residences
and that she is without the means of support for
herself and children who dependent upon b er
Two witnesses of credibiIity from the township
In which she resides must also be produced " hose
certificate tsworn TO before the Board of Relief
must set forth that the applicant is the person sh
represents herself to be. that the ment of the
number and age of her family is true that she il
In destitute circumstances and her family in ac-
tuai want, and that all the facts set forth in her
application are correct and true.
e Forms containing rhese acquisitions can be OBJ
tained at the Office of the Board of Relief when
application is made and the witnesses appear
y. b. illness OF the applicant properly preven,
VIII excuse personal attendance n
April S,.io63. WIN. BRADLEY. Clerk
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ccaREsponDzNcE OF THE JOURNAL"
A Letter from Washington.
WASHINGTON. ApRII 9th ls6

WASHINGTON, April 9th 1868.
FRIEND Row Yesterday morning this part
of the Sunny South walked up six inches
under the snow but it was soft snow and very
soon padded of down the river'' where all
SHOWS go.
This is about the only new thing here ex-
cept onr big Union meeting some days ago,
nos ne longer ! fresh excitement. That was
sgles'ous demonstration of the Districts 10y
atty. The Hall OF the Honse was glorious to
oehod when the tail form Of the President ap-
peared followed by part of his Cabinet and
other distinguished men. The bnglrs blared i,
The people shouted, the handkerchiefs waved
ana The old hall rang as with the wild discord
o' storm AT sea. Yet over il all swelled the
higher, clearer, swceter notes Of loyalty to the
Government and hostility to traitors, whenev-
" speaker lashed the rebels or landed the
"onest hearted, care worn man. who sat in
''oht OF the Speakers chair. No sentiment
P'oauced so wild a burst of applause az that
""e which urged the President 10 throttle the
traitors in our midst and crush ont treason at
tine by the strong arm of executive power.
"a spehhs Wen, SIT. very %tII, Tor j
district strongly suspected and being no more
''sai Than II shoud be. Ghe fact is, the hos
s"'s 10 copperheaded croakers aud sympathi.
'ef' al the North, is becoming mere and more
intensified day by day. People begin to see
.'a ieei that the war must he sscarried into
N"f'ea, and that those whose hearts are with
"e rebels had better take themselves there or
smut pan" right speedily.
tue late glorious Republican triumph in
"'ode Island and the gratifying reaction in
'oeoi the Union cause all over the North.
se'ner with the manifest despondency ofthe
WIS and the sinking condition OF their cause,
s'.' intensity to the loyal feeling here.
successes continued at the polls and the
Congress win be emphaiicaIl? and surely |
''e euovernment's support. With such men
~ e0n'rol Legislation as your late member.
'" ration, our fnal success is certain. and
complete triumph glorious. Here let m.
=, because it is due to your people and to
'N no man Of the 37th Congress was
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DIED.:

On Friday morning March 10th of Dypthe-
ria DANIEL HARRISON $ on of Jacob and Ann
Anspach, OF Pike township, aged Is years IL
months and 10 days. The deceased was boy
of much PROMISE, and his death is deeply
mourned by his parents and friends His las /
moments were calm and serene and hi. spirit,
passed from earth 10 Heaven, with the full asy
surance OF a.blessed immortality.