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Euetlral.
She Was All the World to Me.

In the sad and mournful Autumn,
With the falling Of the leaf,
Death, the reaper, claimed our loved one
As he husbandman the sheaf;
Cold and dark the day we laid her,
Meath the signing cypress tree,
For though nothing to another,
She was all the world to me.
In the month Of song and blossom,
In the month when tender flowers,
Spring from Earth's maternal BOSOM
Walked TO life by gentle showers;
As ! wandered close beside her
Meath the spreading greenwood tree )
Fair. | said. and radiant maiden,
You are all the world to me.
Then the rare and bright-eved maiden.
In the month Of song and flowers,
Rosy -rpred and beauty laden
Curtaincd ty the twilight houes---
Gave her hand into my keeping
Meath the spreading greenwood tree,
And she said, with eye-lids dropping,
You are all the world to me.
Bright the visions round us floated
On the quiet evening air,
For to them whose life is loving
There is beauty everywhere.
Long we stood, yet scarcely spoke we,
Meath the spreading greenwood tree,
Sometimes hiutlng, always looking
You are all the world to me.
But there hovercd near spirit
Darker than the bird of night,
And it touched her dropping eyelids,
Covered mp her eyes of light;
Then with careful hands we laid her
Meath the signing cypress tree;
And my heart with hers was buried
She was all the world to me.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-07-23
Little Ears Hear.

Parents and other persons, though having
at heart the good of children, are very apt
to be needless of what they say in the pres
ence of the young ones whose minds and
hearts catch the hue of every sentiment ex-
pressed. They talk on, and the child is
seemingly engaged in its play, but words
and statements then made come up days af-
ter, when perhaps they had forgotten, Won
derluly fresh from the childs lips.
Its mind has been revolving what it heard,
for good or evil. Boys grow old too fast by
hearing men at their talk anon themselves.
Says writer: IF we stopped to think
how every word, spoken in the presence ofa
little child, effects its future for good or evil,
we should be far more considerate in our
speech. 1t is astonishing how for days chill
dren will ponder over careless word or sem
tence, which no one had supposed they had
ever heard and at some critical moment use
it Themselves with startling and horrifying
effect. How an impatient, petulant word
shocks us, coming second hand from those
innocent lipsl Then, alas we see and de-
plore its real deformity, and realize how po-
tent is our influence over these observant in
nocents, rot only at all times, but at every
moment Of time in which they are in our
presence
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-07-23

COUNTING CHICKENS BEFORE HATCuED.
About thirty-6ve years ago, there resi-
ded in the town of Habron, a certain
Doctor =, who became very much
enamored of young lady, resident of
the same town. The doctor was strong
and decided Presbyterian and his lady
love a strong and decided Baptist. -
They were sitting together one evening
talking of their approaching nuptials
when the doctor remarked:
L am thinking my dear, of two events
which l shall number among the happi-
est of my life.'
And pray, what may they be, doc
tor p replied the lady.
One is the hour when shall call you
my wife for the first time.
And the other?
1T is when we shall present our first
born for baptism
What sprinkled ?
Yes, my dear sprinked.'
Never shall child of mine be sprin-
kled'
My children shall be sprinkled.'
They shall be, hey?'
Yes my love-
We'll, sir: can tell you then, that
your babies won't be my babies. So
good night DOCTOR
The lady left the room, ard the doc
tor left the house. The sequel was that
the doctor never married, and the lady
died an old maid.
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ND. MD, THURSDAY, JULY %, 1862

Christian minister pronounced the word
"Amen !" the whole multitude took up
the Greek dissyllable, and as with one
mighty voice, re-echoed it, reverent-
ly and solemnly, "Amen ~
While this prayer was being offered,
the band silently disappeared. AS the
final word of the supplication was pro-
nounced, a strain of sacred music burst
| from overhead The band had assembled
to the State House steeple, and there
played with effect that no tongue can ad-
equately describe the air of Old Hun
dred, written by Martin Luther two CEN
turies ago.
spontaneously a gentleman mounted
post, and started the melody to the
words:
"Praise God from whom all blessings fow."
The whole multitude caught it up,
and doxology was sung with majesty
that Philadelphia never before heard
Every voice united. The monster ora
Tories that we have heard, with vocal
chorous of three hundred singers, dwln-
died into insgu france in comparison to
il Rev d, Go.oard then pronounced
the b"nc icron, and the vast audience
again covered themselves and slowly
dispersed. The whole scence was re-
markable 1t was a touching illustration
of the fact that down deep in every mans
heart, no matter what may be the utter
ance of his lip, or his daily walk and con-
versation, there is a recognition of the
fact that the Lord reigneth.
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A Spicy View Of Life.

The Postmaster at Philadelphia, few
days ago, addressed Benjamin Butter
worth a note, stating that a letter was
in the post Office which was detained for
postage. In response he received the
following spicy reply:
Postnaaster-Dear Sir: Enclosed
please find CD one three cent stamp, to-
gether with note sent me by you.
am exceedingly grateful to you for
giving me notice of the letter. think
it is from my oldest son, who is or was
boy of virtuous instict, but whose want
of ability to detect any material differ
ence between his property and other
peoples caused him to make several 10 is
takes in the selection of goods. The re-
suit was that the authorities, out of dis
tingushed consideration for his manly
qualities, gave him permanent situa-
ton in an admirably conducted institu-
ton, located at no great distance from
Girard College and like that institution
it affords excellent opportunities for
learning.
The offices OF the institution become
so attached to my son that he finds it
difficult to leave. A ball and chain have
also become very much attached to him,
in fact, they are together constantly.
l am the father of fifteen children,
mostly boys and girls. am from Ire
land considerably from which delectable
turf emigrated years since, stopping a
few years in Australia, which | did at
the suggestion of the Kings Bench
Permit me to say, in conclusion, that |
love you. Give my love to your numc-
rous wife and progeny.
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B'n W. Coleman JDIy 5ss this tna 81 bsa say
His Creditors. w. Coleman, give notice
to his creditors endorsers and sureties, that
the I'd Monday OF October next Is hxeo 19r tne =.
said Benz. W. Coleman to appear in the Circuit
Court for Allegany county, 10 answer such in
terro ogatores as his creditors, endorsers ana su-
reties may propose or allege against him; anu
that a copy Of this order be published in some
newspaper printed IN the city of Cumberland
once week for three successive months
prior to the second Monday of October next,
as such notice. Test
H.RESLEY,
IrIy O 1Se2-3m Clerk.
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Stephen w. Downey's,
Government Claim 0lllce and Law
Office, Opposite Revere House,
CUMBERLAND, MD.

CUMBERL AND, MD.
ATTENTION SOLDIERS AND OF
FICERS! Attention Widows of Sol
diers and Officers ! Attention Fathers,
Mothers, Sisters and Brothers of decd.
Soldiers and Officers Attention Off
GERS and Soldiers who have had horses
and equipage lost in the Military Serv-
ice of the United States Attention
Officers who have recruited for the
Service and have unsettled accounts
Attention farmers whose grain has
been taken for the Armies of the u
States! Attention all who have claims
against the United States
NTOW is your time to have them
Y collected or put in proper shape so there
will be no difficulty in collecting them at some
future day. Do not defer the matter until the
evidence necessary to substantate your claims
cannot be had
Soldiers who have served two years are en-
titled to 500 Bounty.
Soldiers discharged on account OF wounds
received in battle arc entitled to Sl00 Bounty
and pension of 50 per month. The heirs OF
deceased Soldiers are entitled to the same
Officers discharged the service on account OF
wounds, and the widows and children of de-
ceased Officers are entitled to pensions as fol-
follows, viz For 1t. Col and all officers of
higher rank $50 per month, Major S25, Captain
$40 lst Lt.Sl7, End 1t. Sl5.
Especial attention given to Courts Martial,
and officers under charges shonld not fail to
apply for counsel.
The Undersigned respectfully calls your at
tention to his great facilities for collecting
claims against the nted States.
The collection of Bounties, Pensions, arrears
Of pay, &C., promptly attended to.
The heirs of deceased Soldrrs will find it to
their advantage to place their claims in my
hands.
Call at my Office opposite the Revere House,
or address me through the Post Office. All
communication strictly.confdentia
Ma No collection, no charge.
STEPHEN W. DOWNEY,
Attorney at Law,
Cumberland, AIlegany Co., Md.
REFERENCES;
John 7. Edwards, Esq, Cumberland, Md.
Horace Resley, Esq. Clerk Circuit Court, Cumb.
Hon. Francis Thomas, Frankvill", Md.
Mai Gen j c. Fremont, L. S. A, n. Y. City.
d. d Voorhees,, President Preston Coal Il Iron
Co. New York city
Mcssrs II. G. Da:is Il CO., Piedmont, lamp
shire CO., Va.
Major G. l.. GralIlin, Sir Johns Run, 3. o.
Rail Road June l8, 1868.
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IusOIUellt's IOtiCe.

Geo, A. Fearer, ORDERED, this oath day
VS.. April 1868, that George
His Creditors. A. Fearer give notice to
his creditors, endorsers, and sureties, hat the
I'd Monday of October, next is fixed for the
said Geo. A. Fearer to appear in the Circuit
Court to answer such interrogatories as MS
creditors. endorsers, and sureties may propose
or allege against him; and that copy OF this
order be published in some newspaper printed
in the city of Cumberland once a week for
three successive months prior to. said I'd Mon
day of October next, as such notice.
Test-H. RESLEY,
June %, 1868. Clerk.
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Or WHAT A MAN Is MADE.-Of the six.

ty-two primary elements known in nature,
only eighteen are found in the human body,
and of these seven are metallic. Iron is
found in the blood, phosphorus in the brain,
limestone in the bile, lime in the bones, dust
and ashes in all. Not only these eighteen
human elements, but the whole sixty-two, of
which the unvese is made, have their essen
tail basis in the four ubstances-oxygen, hy-
drogen, nitrogen, carbon-representing the
more familiar names of fire. water, saltpeter,
and charcoal And such is man, the lord of
the earth-a spark of fire, drop of water,
grain of gunpowder, an atom of charcoal.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-07-23

8fS""Old Abe" is reported as saying that he
was glad he had but four years to stay in
Washington.
"When left Springfield" remarked the
President" was reputed an honest man,
but here / hardly know what my friends do
call me- am beset with hundreds of men
anxious for places, and in the hurry of the
moment sometimes give encouragement to
people, who in consequence charge me with
want of truth if they do not receive the
offices they apply for. 1t is much easier to
please your neighbors and maintain your rep
utation in Springfield than in Washington
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DOUBLE PREMIUM OFFER.
EclEcTtc MONTHLY
New Inducement!
Artistic Attraction!

THE two match PARLOR PRINTS will be
i sent, postage paid, after this date, to EACH
new subscriber to The Eclectic Magazine wi o
sends his name and 50 in advance.
l. RETURNED FROM MARKET, is n beau
tifuI enrraying by John Sartain. The market
cart has returned from the town, bearing a
rich freight of purchases to the delighted young
people, who are receiving them with eagerness.
The whole family are assembled on or in front
of the Piazza, which, with the Mansion, APP
pears almost exactly like tho Mount Vernon
home of Washington, with the old gentleman
seated, and adjusting his glasses to read the
paper, who looks like Washington himself
The whole scene in the large engraving is at
tractive and beautiful and worth place on the
parlor walls.
2. The match print is FILIAL Affect ON,
or SUNDAY MORNING, also engraved by
John Sartain, at a cost Of twelve hundred dol
lars for both of them Sartain's price was So
for the two match prints. The scene in this
print is at the family home, and the view
through the open gate presents the village
church in the distance, with its spire pointing
heavenward, and "a beautiful girl of somc TWEEN
ty summers waits, Bible in hand, by the gate,
holding it open for the egress IF the family "
The mother, still handsome, attends tie aged
grandfather, with the children, the house dog,
and the donkey, make up the family group,
just departing for worship in the village sane
tuary. Both are beautiful mach prints, easily
obtained in this manner.
3. large and fine portrait of the Hon. Ed
ward Everett will be sent in place of either
print, as premium, postage paid, as may be
preferred
4. The January number of the Eclectic is en-
bellished with double historic plates, with treas
ures of literature.
5. The February number plate has five por-
traits of eminent men.
g. The March number plate is print of Ma
poleon I. at the battle of Austerlitz.
7. Three superior plates are in the hands OF
the artist for future numbers.
Now is u good time to subscribe.
Address W. II. BIDWELL,
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"Gentlemen of the jury" said Wes-
tern lawyer, would you set a rat trap
to catch bear, or make fools of your
selves by trying to spear buffalo with
a knitting necde2 | know you would
not. Then how can you be guilty of con-
victing my client of man-slaughter for
taking the life of a aron,an. The pris-
oner was acquitted.
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Fsls0icenFS .SOfiCc.

Thomas Rafferty, r.: DAY. Of juas t1'' sss ssH
His Creditors. that Thomas Rafferty,
give notice to his creditors, endorsors and SUI
reties, that the Cd Monday of October next is
fixed for the said Thomas Rafferty, to appear in
the Circuit Court for Allegany county, to an
swcr such nterr ogatories as his creditors, en-
dorsers and sureties may propose or allege
against him; and that copy of this order be
published in some newspaper printed in the
city of Cumberland once week for three sue
cessive months prior to the second Monday OF
October next, as such notice. Test
II. RES LEY,
Juiy O 1S69-9m Clerk.
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A HERo.- Irishman who was re-
prieved, as he stated, the night before
his execution, and who wished to get
rid of his wife, wrote to her as follows:
i was yesterday hanged. and died like
a hero, do as did, and bear it like
man.
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A REQUEsr.-"Good morning, Mr.. Grimes;
| come over to if you'd lend our dad your
pick axe, to saw offa board to make a chick
en- coop to put our dog in, he runs after our
neighbor's cows, and they won't come about
any more, SO we have to drink our coffee
without cream"
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ROAD NOTICE..

NOTICE is hereby given to all whom it may
IN concern by the undersigned, that they in
tend to apply to the County Commissioners, for
the re. e.opening of County road beginning at
the ford on Savage Creek, and running up to
the Bearpen and to the Meadow Mountain
road, where the same is to terminate
JOHN WORNICK,
JOHN WAGER,
Anr;, an ,S63-tm. and others
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BE1"The following is told of Gen. Rosecrans
by Harper's Monthly: A few days since Gen.
eral Rosecrans was dinning with his staff
at one of our hotels He unfortunately tasted
the Tennessee butter, when he Immediately
arose and salutcdthe plate before him, rcmar
king: Gentlemen, that butter outranks me's
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RAPIDLY MADE FoRTUNEs.-It is said there
are one hundred and fifty persons in New
York who are known to have made
fortunes varying from one hundred thousand
to million and half of dollars during the
past eighteen months, some by stocks, some
by contracts, some by shoddy, some by sell
ing bad vessels to the government, some by
crackers and cheese for thu army, and some
by disposing Of good offices.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-07-23

SALE OF CAMELs.-General S. r. Curtis
has turned over to the Quartermaster of the
United States the camels that were imported
into this country by order Of Jefferson Da-
Wis, when he was Secretary of War under
President Pierce. They have been ordered
to be sold at public auction,
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Extracts for the Handkerchief.

TUST received from y. Bazin of fPhiiadelphla'
u the following Extracts:
Extracts Musk, Patch ouly, Lilly of the VAL
lev, New Mown Hay. Pink Portugal, Swee,
Pea, Tuberasc, Tea Rose, Velivcrt. Wcstendt
Marehale, Verbena Boquet dc Caroline, Glenn
attic, Jenny Lind, Citronella Ros"l, ieranium,
Honey Suckle, Ja,samin, Jockey Club, Mile
Flaurs, Magnolia. co
April 80. Il. LE n ' NE w.
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Collars Collars !!

NEW article lust introduced, made of
"A Steel, and equal to the finest quality linen.
One will lasta life time, and when soiled can
be instantly ceansed with sponge a"d water
All styles and descriptions. For circular cen-
tanning description and patterns, address, en-
closing stamp u. Z. o1oN,
April 30, 1S63-3m. baltimore.
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War used to be called game of chess:
People now apprehend it 10 be a game
of draughts.
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ENGLISH GRAMMAR.-The Comic Grams

ENGLISH GRAMMAR.-The Comic Grams
mar says:
Pray remember, though box in the plu-
raj makes boxes,
The plural of OK should be oxen not oxes.
To which may be said
And remember, though fleece in the plu-
raj is feeces,
That the plural of geese aren't gooses
nor geeses.
To which may again be said.--
And remember, though house in the plu-
raj is houses,
The plural of mouse should be mice not
mouses.
All of which goes to prove that gram
mar farce is;
For the plural of donkey surely is asses.
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A Massachusetts judge has decided that
hus band may open his wife's letters, on
the ground-so often and so tersely stated
by Mr.. Theophilus Parsons of Cambridge
-that"the husband and wife are one, and
the husband is that one!'
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1t is singular how rapidly some young gen.
tlemen from the country loose their color
when visiting large cities. They go there
very green, and invariably come away done
very brown.
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JOSEPH SPRiGG
ATTORNEY IT LAW,
Jan 1868 Cum berland, Nd.

V,HE JBLIC. The undersigned, being well
L known as a writer, would offer his services
to all requiring LITERARY AID. He will iur-
nish Addresses Orations, Essays, Presenta-
tions, Speeches, Replies and Lines for Albums,
Acrostics-prepare matter for the Press-oolt-
uarles; and write Poetry upon any subiect--
Address FINLEY JOliNSON,
Nov. 90, 1862. Baltimore, Nd.
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Godey's Lady's Book,
323 Chestnut St., Philadelphia.

NWING to the immense increase in the price
" of paper, and of every other article used
in our business, now nearly double what 1T
was three months since, We are Obliged to make
q trifling ad Vance in the price OF our clubs.
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Diarys! Diarys Diarys!

lust received another supply of Diarys TO
y 1858. HALE SWAhILWEL ELDEh,,
Ian. o., Under Belvidere Hall.
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EuSOfrfnf'S y office.

HLEINE, IrishBleaching, German and Toll
" ct Soap, for sale by
Fob. 5. VIM. II. bEhLh w.
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GUITARS, Vioins and Flutes for sale at the
u Book Store, under the st. Nicholas Hotei.
March 19. WIN. ANDREWS.
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FlasOIreuf's .IOfiCe.

July 8, lS63-3m.