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The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1863-07-09

On last Friday afternoon during the
continuance Of the heavy thunder shower
that visited this vicinity, the barn of M..
Thomas James, about two miles west of
town, was struck by lightning Mr.. j.,
and two of his sons, who were within the
building at the time, were stunned by the
electric fluid, but, providentially sustained
no further injury.
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lent Copperheads, who would rather see
the Rebels obtain firm foothold inside
their limits than that any of the measures
OF the Administration for the squelchina
of the Rebellion should succeed. In proof
OF this assertion, your correspondent begs
leave to say that, although border coun-
| ty, Bedford has not single company in
the field for the "emcrgency Like base
poltroons, or else traitors, they appear
content TO rest their hopes of safety upon
the efforts of others. For his part, your
correspondent is free to say he would have
no particular objections to the enemy ma
king small raid in this direction, just to
show the Bedfordites what they may ex-
pect should the Rebels obtain full sway
In the North. In that event, Copperhcad
sentiments would fall below par, don't you
think?
The quota of Bedford county under the
last cal for militia is 540-all of which,
doubtless; will have to be drafted. Draft
men to defend their very homes and fire.
sides, their wives and children-that
sounds nice!
We have heard, with pleasure, that an
other company to repel invasion is being
formed in Ebensburg. Send them down
here-their lines will fall in pleasant
places; that is to say, they will fall among
friends.
Our boys are all well, and enjoying
themselves muchly. They seem to take
to "sojering" as naturally as duck takes
to water. When the emergency" is
over, and they return to their respective
homes, the folks there are confidently ex-
pected not to know them, by reason of the
great Improvement in their personal ap-
pearance. Yours, etc, "JAY."
EDUCATIoNAL-A the time for open
ing the country schools throughout the
county, for the winter term, is approaching
we would call the attention of Directors to
a matter which has long needed reform.
We refer to the serious obstacles which u
teacher has to surmouns In properly cias-
styling his school. In some districts, we
are aware, regular series OF books have
been adopted, but in very few instances
has their introduction been effected, ,-ev-
cry pupil being permitted to use whatever
books suit linn, thereby subjecting the
teacher to untold annoyance. Cannot
some energetic Director in each district
move in the matter, and have uniform
series of text books introduced into every
school room in the county.
= In this connection it may not be
amiss to mention Mitchell's new School
Biographies, comprising the Primary,
intermediate, and High School works
We have examined these Biographies, and
also Goodrich's History of the United
States, and most cordially recommend them
to Directors wishing to introduce good
and reliable books into the schools under
their care, while the merely nominal
price charged, places them within reach
of every one. For further particulars we
refer our readers to the Agent, ID. w.
Proctor, Huntingdon, Pa.
PREsENTATIoN-We are requested to
an nounce that the presentation of the
Bible purchased by the members of the
l22d Reot Pa Vols for their Chanlain
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1863-07-09

PREsENTATIoN.-We are requested to
an nouuce that the presentation of the
Bible purchased by the members of the
l33d Regt. Pa. Vols, for their Chaplain,
Rev. a. j. Har.sock, will take place in
the Presbyterian church this (Thursday)
evening. Rev. d. S. HARRISON has been
requested to represent the Regiment and
pres ent their gift, and will be responded
to by the recipient, himself. The public
are invited to be present.
The Bible, which is from the establish
ment of VIM. S. 4 Alfred Martien, COG
Chestnut ST., Phila., presents splendid
appearance, refecting great credit upon
the firm from which it issues The bind
ing is of dark brown morocco, while the
tablet, with an inscription portraying the
high respect and esteem entertained by
the 133d for their Chaplain, and also the
clasps are of solid gold. 1t is, indeed,
fitting tribute to worthy man.
Since the above was put in type, We
have been informed that the selection of
the Bible was entrusted to our fellow.
townsman, j. Patton Thompson, and who
displayed even more than his usual taste
in purchasing the book.
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PERsoNAL.-It is with unfeiened pleas.

fhRsoNAL.-lt Is with unfeigned pleas.
ure that we announce the conyalescencs
OF our friend, Ellis r. Williams, who, as
we noticed some time since, was injured
by being thrown from a horse. When
he again becomes a votary of athe blind
god" and starts in pursuit of ''pleasure
under difficulties" We hope he may meet
with more agreeable end to his visit.
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TNHE SUBSCRIBER would respectfully an
II nounce to the citizens of Ebensb burg and
vicinity that he has just received ta his
store, on High street, the largest and most
complete assortment of
WINTER GOODS,
ever before brought to this county, all OF
which he is determined to sell cheaper than
the cheapest.
DRY GOODS.
In endless variety.
DRESS GOODS,
Of every description
wooLLEE GOODS,
full and complete assortment.
WHITE GOODS,
embracing all the latest styles.
EMBROIDERIES,
Handsome and of the best quality.
HOUSEKEEPING GOODS,
VI all sorts, sizes, widths and prices.
HOOP SKIRTS AND BALMoRALs,
The latest and best styles.
READY-MADE CLDTHINo
Il oet'er and cheaper article than ever before
offered to this community.
BOOTS AND SHOES,
Of the very best workmanship.
HATS AND CAPS,
Fashionable and of durable material.
MILLINERY GOODS AND NOTIONS
HOSIERY AND GLOVES
BUFFALO ROBES.
Harduare, QueensTare, Groceries, Flour, Bacon
Cheese, Syrups, Aolasses, Mackerel, Her
ring and Cod Fish, Iron and Nail,
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Not to mince matters, lie keeps
FIRST CLASS co UNTRY STORE
where anything or everything person NAV
need or desire can be obtained

By buying large stock at a time, and pay
ing for the same almost entirely in Cash the
subscriber is enabled to sell consideroBly
cheaper than other dealers in this community.
To be convinced of the truth of this assertion
you need Only call and examine his Schedule
of Prices.
NO CHARGE FOR SHOWING GOODS. ),
Customers will be waited upon by accom-
modating Statesmen.
D6s~ The PGoiic Is requested to roll in
the more the meryieF-and secure Bargains.
a. 4. BARKER.
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Hardrdre, Queensware, Groceries, Flour, Bacon
Cheese, Syrups, Motasses, Mackerel, Her
ring and Cod Fish, Iron and Mails,
Cedar and WH!Ov Ware, Drugs
and Medicines, Carbon end
Fish Oil, ETC., etc., etc.
These, and many other descriptions of
uooas, too numerous to here mention, COR
stantly on hand.
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NOTICE !

May %, l863-6
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1863-07-09
Letter from Our Soldiers.

LETTER rRcM CAPT. LITZINGER's COMPANY
TLE-GRAND REVIEW AT BLOODY RCN-BED-
yoRp sPRINGs-THE FRUITS OF CoPPERHEAD-
Ism, ETC. ETC.
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ever before brought to this county, all OF
which be is determined to sell cheaper than
the cheapest.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1863-03-04
The Flower Yard.

We commend ,n,our lady-readers some
hints for the flower garden. How delight
i'll to greet the opening Spring with her
delicious Influences. Never neglect the
Queens chief Maid of Honor. blushing,
fragrant FLORA. Come into the gar.
len, MAuDE," and ponder Il few practical
suggestions;
No time should now be lost in dressing
the flower beds and borders. Remember
that nil mamurcs for flowers should be Of
a. COOL nature. Decomprsed vegetable
IN ,tter, such as the surface .scraplngs of
the forest, is fine for flowers, shrubs and
vines. should be worked around. The
old SOIL around the base replaced wi;h'n'~
soil that had never yet fed a plant. Form
and continues should now be given the
trailing Wind aud tn. shrubby bush. 1t is
no., ALI the hcanty of the flower yard to
have the bloom! The tree, shrub, or vine,
should have a beauty, independent of the
blossom. The ground for ANIMALS should
new be we'll prepared. Many OF the Pc,
r%ennials may now be,sown, and some OF
The biennials. Cuttings of all woody
plants may now be put ont. All shrubs
with a pithy heart strike readily from cut
tings. Roses that have started from IL
cutting, frequently die as the warm wealth
er comes on. But if the ground he sta.
,led IN each side of the cutting with a
brick, piece of rock, or a thick plank.
there is no danger of their dying. Those
fond of flowers, are frequently deferred
from enjoying their beauties, from the
expense and difficulty of procuring them.
Cuttings may be sent by mail all over
the land, and everything that grows
wood hard enough to pass through the
winter, may be grown from a cutting"
GLOW the universal heart of MAJ.
blesses flowers! They arc wreathed
around the cradle. the marriage altar.
and the tomb. The Persian in the far
East delights in their perfume, and writes
his love in lo>egays, while the Indian
! child in the far West claps his hands with
glee as he gathers abundant b."s~"ms' the
illuminate Scriptures Of the p~rairies.
The Cupid of The ancient Ilind'o> tipped
his arrows with flowers; and orange flow
ers are Il bridal cruwn with us, Il nation
of Yesterday. Flowers should deck The
brow Of the youthful bride, for they arc
in themselves u lovely type of marriage
They should Irvine around the tomb, tor
their pcrpctually renewed beauty is Il
syn,bo! ui' the resurrection. They should
sts.unn the altar. TOR their fragrance and
their beauty asrcnI in peri c:ual worship
before the Most High.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1863-03-04
acknowledgements

. susays3our agricultural eoa7ffersof the
Fed and Fsrresi.s ; aud he is entirely "
ret in that assertion. Vegetables are
n W at a premium nhon<tl"ld economy;
What would we do without tfem?-
Bnt We are not prepared to g. the fAi
length of our brothers vegetable r%hi;os"-
ply. he Looks upon vegetables as con.
tributing largely to form the character
of the family, and, further, he regards
then, AS almost indispensable.to the de
vslooment of q "beiutiful and symmet.
rical moral character" This is going a
step further than we can follow. What
influence ::'.yals may exert in this behalf.
puzzles us: and we are a little doubtful
Ne. Ia haw long .cullards' contribute To
form The tnuraI charactfr.-ahd whether
,r not they would subserve that end best
in their fresh. state or in the condition o.
sour krout. Stili, we agree in the mair
that vegetables are great health-preserSer'
and health promoters, ard, now especial
". they are decidedly excellent, ane
should he largely cultivated by our pee
Die. Look TO it, matrons OF the South
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1863-03-04
One Way to plaat Corn.

In January 1862 the Southern Cuhi-
entor quoted from>a u article by W.. r.
y. WARD. of Texas, a't1eth'd Of plant
ing corn for a snro crop which, is well
worth trying, by all, in any sort Of land
hut especially in upland. We condense
as follows: In February tit will do even
in march, Ep. ADv- BED out S feet wide.
Open the wsser furrow afre,h with =
shovel, following it With a scooter, Scat
ter -your manure; NIX. WARD used stable
manure) liberslly in this water,furr"w'
aud cover it with a heavy list. Win
ready to plant. open the list for ridge)
with a scooter. drop your corn 81 feet in
the driil, and cover with u harrow. When
tho cornis 3 or 4 inches high, run around
with a side harrow leach farmers judy.
.ncnt viii suggest some substitute tor
this implement if he hasn't it)., Let the
next blowing he light but we'll done
The third and last pillow ing should be done
with any light turning pillow that may be
Convenient.
BY this mode Of culture M. WRRD re-
.rorts a yield of 20 to % bushels without
,,ne drop of rain. 1t is another evidence
in favor of the agriculture system which
i, now admitted to be the most rational
in theory, provided the preparation has
been sufficiently deep. Let us try the
plan. Thelc is certainly no risk in it.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1863-03-04

DYSPEPTIC REMEDY

1T is customary nowadays fer the proprietors
l. and rropellers Of patent medicines to array
hef"re the public eye-in tho most glowing colOrs,
accounts Of miraculous cures, and at the same
time complain of the poverty Of the English Ian
yuage as being inadequate to convey ideas that
would do justice to their medical preparations.
Now the proprietor Of the. ahore-nAmed prepare
tion don't intend to pursue any such course; but
will be content to say, candidly, TO the people,
what his preparation has done aid will do. The
DYSpEPTIC REMEDY needs no such FropPing
up by any snch cunningly devised fables. BLISS.
DYSPEPTlC REMEDY is the only reliable pre-
psration now before the people for L DIS
EASES OF THE STOMACH, and those other
diseases that bave their origin in disease Of that
organ. 1t has again and again cured when all
other preparations have failed. Its merits have
been discussed. by physicians in counsel. 1t has
often been rre.judged and ttspwn aside by ply
sicians and consigned to the tomb Of quack hum.
bugs, and afterwards restored to 'nore congenial
cline on terra irna, to be administered to their
worn-"ut md exhausted patients. and with the
MOST PERFECT SUCCESS. 1t has been tested
and recommended. by the most eminent physicians
of the country, and one and all who have thor
vughly tested it in good faith, are unanimous ~
its praise. 1t will CURE THE WORST FORMS
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1863-03-04
Castor Oil. =

Ono or two of our. farmers, TO our
knowledge, experimental last season with
the Polma Christi. Did they attempt to
make castor oil? And if yea, will they
not inform the pubic OF the result? And
if taey did ne more than save seed, can
they not place . portion of them in the
market pro bono p"6licO? 1t is q very
simple process by which the oil is made
and u brshel Of seed will turn out some
Ave or six quarts of the best oil. 1t would
seem tbs: every farmer could easily make
his own supply of this very useful, and
now very scarce and expensive, article.
We hope those who hive the seed to
spare Will put the,h in circulation.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1863-03-04

lee KEEPING The keeping of honey.
bees might be made d source. Of consid-
cradle profit to every planter. AS it is,
but few persons are found who devote the
least thought to this subject. One may
now and then be found who Keeps bees,
but it is in the old dngy hives, and the
bees left entirely without care or atten-
ton. They continue this for q few years
until the bee-lnolh destroys the broods,
and the final conclusion is that "bees do
not pay?' Now. let the bee,keeper get
" Lang,froth's Movable-cornb Hive" and
the accompanying book Of instructions,
and we may venture to- assert that, with
Il li,tlc attention, the difficulties Of bee
keeping will be entirely removed. In
this Hive, the operations of the bees may
he viewed at any time wit out the least
danger To The observer, or interruption Of
the work of the bees. Our limited space
prevents us from q more extended notice
in this number, but We shall recur to it
hereafter. In the meantime We invite an
examination Of the Hives, and the bees
| ut work, ut the Residence of Col. Ii. Ii.
Kellogg; 26 Broad. street, or ut the office
of the Observation-Disclosures Inventor.
CHEAP WAsu1Na.--Mr. ]. c. EIobson,
of Greensboro. Ala, who has witnessed
an economical and gratifying. experiment.
in the washing line, give it to the public
thus:
With q quantity of Buckeye root,
washed and sliced, aiub full of hot water
was readily and rapidly made into. "sl'ds."
In tbs mixture IL number OF various color.
ed WOODEN garmrots were speedily washed
free of all Dirt and all stain, without the
least %prrreptible injury TO any of the tex.
lures. On the contrary, the washing had
the effect of fixing and Frightening ali the
colors. Even those prints that fade in
water alone, were left intact and as beau
tifuI as lew. The mixture was allowed
to become lnkewarm before inmersi' 6
the CLOTHS, and two tubs full were used in
the process, carrying the articles washed
from one into the other knew this fact
many years,ago bnt this is the first time
that have seen it tried. 1t washes silk
as nicely as it does wooden goods.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1863-03-04
Hxrieuic influence of Trees.

The cultivation of forest trees is be-
! coming more and more u subject IF seci-
Gus consideration among public ccolo-
miSts..
The relation of trees 10 the com or'~
and cpmvenicnces A If, and tti.. grra'
question for u future supply, which arises
il, view of the continual destruction OF
our forests, has attracted the attention OF
| the best in,ellects of ovr country.
To the physician the subject has an adj
| di,ional importance dn view Of the hygie.
nc influence of trees upon The atmosphere,
and consequently upon the human system,
both in health and disease.
1t is well known that new diseases make
their as the forests arc cleared
away, and the superior physical power
ard health IF backwoodsmen over the in
h4b,,an;+ Of t%rerless pains, has always
peeil acknowledged.
The influence Of animal and vegetable
life; one upon the oll~r, has not escaped
the attention of observing men; but lit
Tie ur 10 effort has been made to inform
the public Of many facts i'll conn elton
with this subject, which it is vitality. I'M
portant should be known and Il whole.
sale destruction of our forest trees has
gone on to an extent that threatens to
leave us, at i time not FIR in the future,
comparatively destitute Of the great pride
of America-its-f arests.
The physiological influence of trees of
all sorts is apparerrt to every one who
knows the avidi,ytwith ~whichthey absorb
carbon and anuionia, the two great ex-
fractions of %auilnafIiit, which, if letbfree
in the atmosphere: render poisonous the
cir we breathe.
The planting Of trees in our cities, and
The preservation Of f@nreits,, wou'd do more
to preserve the public health than many
other moro hygicuic' expensive measures.
N. ii. Jour. Med.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1863-03-04
Alt,steam UP.

Let the farmers get all steam up .
for the few important weeks of March.
WeAgoice that. The militia men have been
remanded home in our own as vel! as
other districts. Now let every means be
used to pitch a good crop of provisions Of
all descriptions as soon as possible lf'ls
is The "one thing needtur' n."ur c"ntln'
ulns the preSert.~ar With complete s's.
cess. L. should be a labor OF love
With every mar to produce his hli.sharc
of-the food that sustains life and g'Ses
strength 10 cur country. Let the ~iooF
aud halioo Of a re enkindled energy break
the sluggish stiffness Of our lonely hills
and valleys. And let US show that onl
resources give US invincibility.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1863-03-04
ADVERTISING RATES.

THE MERCURY has now the largest circuia-
ton of any paper in the State, and is second in
this respect to but few papers in the South it
therefore offer, great advantages TO business men
and others, whose interests require publicity.
ONE SQUARE of l3 lines, solid Nonpareil,
each insertion, IS cents, and for each additional
line 5 cents.
be charged as advertising matter.
0rdera from without the city to publish Adver.
%tisements, Marriage Notices or Obituaries, will
NOT be attended to unless the cash, or an sccepta-
BILE city reference, accompany tho order.
rs. On all bills of 500 and over, 20 per cent
discount is allowed.
nss- South Carolina Bank Bills taken in pay
ment for subscription to the Mercury.
Charleston, July 1861.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1863-03-04
D
Liver Disease, Constipation,

AND AsCREAT MANY OTHER DIsEAs
having their origin in Disease of the Stomach
For tho above mentioned diseases, It is.a aov-
ereigp remedy, and viii not fall In efeeting' .
cure II the patient Is not too penurious 10 perss-
yoro IN tn. taking Of the Rsnsdy: !! I'm one ..a pasa.
and rest assured It viii not8ail in accomplishing
all that i. promised. And another thing you
nay rest assured Of that you cannot take y long
without seeing and feeling that it has already De-
gun to benefit you and if 30, continue taking II
regularly, and follow out all the directions-nnd
you WILL SOON BE WELL AGAIN.
: The REMEDY is for sale by DR.. Z. We J.B
HODGES and E. N. PENN, Eigeicld, s. G., at
50 per package. .o,,
July ~ - -6m zSN
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1863-03-04

EXPRESSIONS OF THE PRESS.

EXPRESSIONS OF THE PRESS.
Its writer's ore the most distinguished in the
South" delta, New Orleans.
"Stands in the very front rank"
[Pregbyterian, Charleston
"a most acceptable paper"
[ohristian Index, Macon.
"Equalled by few, surpassed by none"
Times, Columbus.
"The best investment of two dollars that could
be made" IMissourian, ST. Louis.
observes the most liberal patronage"
baptist, Atlanta.
owe cordially commend it to Southerners."
Enquirer, Richmond. :
dts contents arc varied and agreeable"
[Christian Advocate, New Orleans.
Calculated eminenuyto improve the soil and
mind" Enquirer, Memphis.
"Filled with the choicest reading matter"
journal & Messenger, Macon.
"An excellent journal. edited by competent
gentlemen" lChronicls & Sentinel, Augusta.
.sBest Literary journal in the country"
journal, Louisville.
ga Southern blessing"
tsouthern Argus, Norfolk, Va.
every reading man in the country should
have it." [Republic, Augusta.
"Gives full value for the money"
[SouLhron, Jackson, Miss.
"without q rival-the best that comes to u.s."
;[Express, vicksburg, Miss.
"The best family paper published"
Courier. Charleston.
"A Welcome guest at every freside."
[Advertiaer, Montgomery, Ala.
Jan II Il
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1863-03-04
RECEIPT FOR MAKING LIGHT BREAD.

RECEIPT o MAKING LIGHT BREAp.-
Take II pint of milk and let it c,nlc 't6 u
boil; put in enough cold water to make
it o little q tlan milk warm; put in
one %tpaspo"nsui of salt, two barge tea
spoontuls of corr meal, and enough flour
to make it as thick as you eau convent
entity stir it. Keep about milk warm ;
if water rises To the surface. stir your
yeast up-and if it. does not begin to rise
in four or five hours, stir in Il little more
meal. When your. yeast rises s'ft your
-four; put in o little. salt and a ,iece of
butter half as largo as o hens egg; mix
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1863-03-04

Tue FARMERS CREED.-One of our
exchanges gives the following first. rpte
advice under the heading Of The Farm.
er's Creed:
Ave believe in snall farms and tho.
rough cultivation. The soil loves to eat
~ we'll as its:cwpers, and therefore to be
nnrtnred. We believe in large. GRIPS,
which leave the land better than they
!onud it-making both the &arm and farm
e- rich at once. We believe in going to
si.e bottom Of things, and therefore in
deep ploughing, and enough of it-ali the
@i.4:,cr if with q sub>oil plough. We be-
IL We that the best fertility Of any soil is
tisr spirit of industry, enterprise and in
tpiiigence ;-without this, lime and gyp.
sun, bones and green manure, mail or
pl.-ter, will be Of little use. We believe
in a clean kitchen, a,neat wife in it, a
spinning piano, q clean cupboard, dairy
and conscience. We firmly .disbelieye in
farmers that will not improve; in-farns
that grow poor every year; in starved
cattle; in farmers boys turning into
clerks and merchants; in farmers dauph-
4ers unwilling to work ; aud in all farmers
Yho are ashamed Of Their vocation"