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No Good From Passion.

Will putting ones self in a passion memo
the matter? said an cd man to boy, who
had picked up stone to throw at dog. The
dog only looked at him in play.
Yes, it will mend the matter, said the pas
sionate boy, and quickly dashed the stone a
the dog.
The animal, thus cnraged, sprang at tlrt
boy and bit his leg, while the stone boundeC
against the shop window and broke pane o
glass.
Out ran the shopkeeper, and seized the boy
and made him pay for the broken pane.
He had mended the matter finely indeed !!
Take my word for it, it never did, ant
never will mend the matter to get into pas
sion about it. If the thing be hard to bea
when you are calm, it will be harder to bea
when you are in anger.
If you have met with a loss, you will onl.
increase it by losing your temper.
There is something which is very littl
minded and silly in giving way to suddcr
passion. Do set yourself against it with al
your heart.
Try, then. to be calm, especially in triilin,
troubles; and when greater ones come try t
bear them bravcly.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-11-17
Slave Logic,

The rebels are driven by the sharp logic Of
facts to curious logic of the pen. Their
writer's have all along asserted that negroes
cannot fight, and have ridiculed the govern
mcnt for arn,ng colored regiments. They
arc now hard pre- cd for men. and these very
writer's propose to arm their slaves as defen-
dcrs of the south. .1 .
They have argued from the beginning that
freedom is preiudicial to the negro. and as
serted that southern slaves, so far from de-
serving, would not aecept it. They now pro-
pose to reward their black soldiers by giving
them their freedom.
The sum is that for achieving what he can
not accomplish, the negro is to be rewarded
with what he loathes and breads. Was the
non scquitm' ever before stretched to such an
absurdity But what ratiociation could be
expected from people, who have argued
themselves from peace to war from wealth to
poverty from happiness to misery; from free
dom to the most abhorred scryitude-that ol
caprice and the sword? ta
The insanity which proceeds dcath--tha'
moribound madness so often noticed in indl-
viduals--is the only explanation of the awful
absurdities and pucrilities which now crop out
of rebellion everywhere. They clutch al
straws, knowing them to be s;raws, as though
they were logs, and will go under with tho
folly at fever heat 1t is gratifying to thinl
that they will come to The surface wit. cooler
heads and pulses and never more yex ouI
senses with such baderdash for argument
nor our pockets with such crime for action.
The argument Of the great slave epic la
reached the folly: the next step is despair
followed by surrender, peace, order. law
freedom and happiness. The procession il
inevitable Tie more strenuously we driv,
On the war, the more cogcutly we compc
these results Our heel is just settling upo,
the second step. Bear down upon the ball
step forward in the same track, quick ant
strong, aud .he Gnal platform will be spcedil.
attained -IAia. North american.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-11-17
Kicking Up a Dust,

Female apparel is very expensive just now,
and ladies who want to be well dressed must
first raise the dust" whorcwith to purchase
their finery Although some may find it dh-
fcult tg raise the wind, or raise the dust,
which is to purchase the dresses, the ladies', by
making their garments long generally succeed
in raising wind and dust at the same time
Every female who IS jaslIionably attifed seeks
to attract at' ention by trailing her dress along
the streets, sweeping the sidewalks. and en-.
We oping herself in cloud Of dust, which is
intolerabc TO asihn:etic individuals of the op
posite sex. The complaints of the latter, il
reference TO tbs subject, have awakened in
genuity; and thc invention of what is termed
a :" dust-arresting, self-reyolving" ladies rub
ish bolt" is the result. This ingenious in
strumcat, attached to the dress, operates on
similar principle to the horse-rake. Whe,
the trail of "a lady becomes bnrthensome by al
overload Of sticks, cigar stamps, old boots, til
pans, oyster calls, and other rubbish liable t
acculnulate thco bolt bumper" rcvolves AM
leaves the incumbrance upon the sidewalk
(which residents i'll the vicinity can remove a
their convenience N i IIcekiy at III
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A hand was laid on my shoulder; quiet.

A hand was laid on my shoulder; quiet,
kindly voice bade me move aside a mo'aes't'
and our grave, gray-haired family physician
laid his fingers on the white wrist, and then
placed them on the still heart, and then,
shaking his head sadly, turned away.
heard the words disease of the heart That
was all.
They left me alone with my dead at last.
There in that room where had seen her
alive for the last time-wherc | had so
wounded the dear heart whose last throb was
for me The fire glowcd as brightly as ever.
There stood her piano, still open, with fa-
vorite song upon it There was her work
table with her little basket upon it, and the
book she had been reading, with bit of rib
bon to mark the place! There on a table
were the things she had bought that evening,
together with the piece of silk which had
caused so much gricfl The apron she had
worn was thrown carelessly over the chair
which had drawn up to the fire to be in
readiness when she returned. She had come
back to me. But it seemed as if she had
come in some terrible dream from which can
never awake.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-11-17

TRAVELLER near the close of a weary
days drive over lonely and muddy road,
came to little log cabin in the forrest, and
asked for drink. A young woman supplied
his wants, and afterwards, as she was the FIRST
woman he had seen in several days, he offered
her dime for kiss. 1t was duly taken and
paid for, aud the young lady, who had never
seen dime bt fore, looked at it with some Gu.
rivsity, she asked what she should do with it
lie replied, what she chose, as it was hers
IF that's the case" said she, ''you may
take ii back and give me another kiss"
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-11-17
Bishop Simpson and the Flag.

At the late session of the Pittsburg Annual
Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church,
Bishop Simpson, one Of the most eminent and
apostolic divines, and most eloquent orators in
the country, made speech upon the four ques:
tions:
.Shall our Government be destroyed and
swept from the earth? Can we be divided
into two or more Governments? Shall We.
have new form Of Government? Il not the
North to rise out of its present troubles better.
frmcr, and more powerful r o- a-s IN
The effect of his discourse is described an
very remarkable. Toward the close an eye
witness says: sa's,s ieaH'i adI 4c inof
Laying his hands on the torn and bali
riddcd colors of the Seventy y-third Ohio, he
spoke of the battle-felds where they had been
baptized in blood, and described their beauty
as some small path of azure, filled with stars,
that an angel had snatched from the heavenly
canopy to set the stripes in blood. With this
description began scene that Demosthenes
might have enyicd,L All over the vast assem-
bly, bandkerchiefs and hats were waved, and
before the speaker sat down the whole throng
arose, as if by magic influence, and screamed
and shouted. and salrted, and stamped, and
clapped. and wept, and laughed in wild ex-
citement. Colonel Moody sprung to the top
of bench and called for 1.-The Star-Span-
gled Banner" which was sung, Or rather
shouted, until the audience dispersed, as it had
to disperse." I'll
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% Well now, them's handy"

A QUEER MosuMHNT.-Am A monument recent,
ly erected to the memory, Of Henry Harris. of
Willian,sport Pa, is that Of a colt in the act
of kicking him in the bowels. The following
is the inscription :, % Sacred to the memory of
Henry Harris, borne June 9th 81, of Henry
Harris, and Jane his wife.-Died on the
fourth of May, 1887. by kick of a colt in
the borels, peaceable and quiet, a friend to
his father and mother, and respected by all
who knew him. and went to the world where
horses won't kick, where sorrow and weeping
IS no more"
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-11-17
PO L Il II Y.
[From the New York Evening Post.J
MARYLAND FRELl

MARYLAND FREhl
MARYLAND Maryland beautiful Maryland
Lying in Hight to the sun and the sea
Shout from thy mountain sides
Sing where each river giidcs
Thunder with ocean tides
MARYLAND $ FREE
Maryland Maryland beautiful Mar!i"h
Praise God for Maryland -hory'ahd gree !!
MARYLAND Maryland oft-chas,cnc't Maryland
Inng has opprcssion hung dark over thee!
Now every fetter breaks
Now new life awakes
Shout till the wclkin shakes!
MARyLASps FREE
Maryland Maryland sorcly-triei Maryland'
Bless God for Mary land Moryiands $ FREE!
MARYLAND Maryland conqucring Maryland!
Blest are the patriots thy glory that SEE
Sing, for thy foes are dead!
Drowned in wars billows rcd
Thou art TO Canaan led
MARYLAND S FREEl
MARYLAND MARYLAND hail happy Maryland!
Thank God for Maryland !-.h'ryia"d .'fee'
MARYLAND Maryland glorihcd Maryland
S,nctitcd, Sealed with the blood of the free!
Now in thy streets no more
Purif ed Baltimore
New Engli nd blood shall pour
BALTIMORE 5 FREE !!
Baltimore Baltimore Blood-rcdcem' d Baltimore.
Praise God for Baltimore BaHimore s.ffee'
MARYLAND Maryland penitent Marylhnd!
First from pollution and peril to fee
First traits of them that slept!
Where thy dark children wept
Freedoms bright robe hath swept!
MAnyLASps PREE
Weep for jov Maryland shout for joy, Maryland!
Bless God fer Maryland! .Nrryia'nlS jree'
Mary land Maryland not alone, MaryM.ha,
sounds for mn ransom the sweet jubilee!
Millions that hear of it,
Awcd by the fear of II -----
Fired by the cheer OF it tsf.{t
Sooy SHALL BE FREE
All the great Southern land, down TO t'ir MEXICO
strand
Down 10 the Isthmus band, soon shall lie free
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Insulting the Flag.

A little wasp of creature, named Mrs. W.
passing by le beautiful emblem of American
nationalily--the Stars and Stripes, stood and
looked at its folds, and then, with an air Of
disgust and hoggish crook of her nose, (and
undoubtedly a hoggish heart to her nature,)
she gave her hoops an elevated swing, and
was heard to say, IL hope the nasty thing
won't touch my dress.' This compound Of
secession madness and stupid ignorance should
know that her betters wrap thau beloved dead
in the same starry folds-that ere her corrupt
being was foul spot upon woman's fair fame,
| the mothers of all the Presidents of the Re-
public loved and worshiped that same old flag
that, after this little secesh vixen is dead
and gone, and the worms have even refused
to taste such corruption, that flag will be looked
upon as the mothers of the heroes of the Rev.
oluton looked upon it, with gratitude and rev.
erencc. When woman unsexes herself, and
becomes a Joathsome essence of depravity, she
must and does receive the execration of man.
kind lnstead of being a blessing, she then
becomes a curse. With her own hand she
breaks down the barriers. that protect her
She pu6 the poison to her own lips, and
sooner or later the vengeance of God falls
upon her. ..r.s
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-11-17

A FEW days since, General Rosecrans was
dining with his staff at one of our hotels lie
:, unfortunately tasted the Tennessee butter,
when he Immediately arose and saluted the
plate before him, remarking, =" Gentleman,
that butter outrnnks me !" n. .g o,. "
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-11-17
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4 ypUyd woman in jackson, Michigan, Ina.
been carrying on the recruiting business ii
an original and highly peculiar manner. Sh'
marries man or corditon- that he will enlis
and give her his bounty. She being strk
ingly handsome the man consents After HI
is gone sh marries another. Four men ha
she THUS welded and sent to the army. OF
the 6fth occasion she. was defeated. . tg2
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-11-17

A PERSON once asked Patrick Mcguire if he
knew Mr.. Tim Duffey.-" Know him y an
swered Q; Why he's very ncarre'ition
Of mine, He once proposed to marry m Sis
ter Kate
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-11-17

A FARMER, having lost some ducks, was
asked by the counsel for the prisoner accused
of stealing them TO describe their pccuiiari'y.
After he had done so,. the counsel remarked,
8" They can't be such rare breed, as. have
some such in my yard 9 That's very
likely" said the farmer; 1' these are dot the
only ducks of the same sort Pve had stolen
lately"
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-11-17

A FELLOW contemplated in utter wonder
ment the magnitudinous dimensions of by
stander's feet and said, in tone of astonish-
ment' as he surveyed the mans proportions.
. You'd have been tall man if thes hadn't
bent you so far up"
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-11-17

YOUNG man was arrested in Totontoathe
other day for kissing his hand to a young lady
who was passing along on the opposite side of
the street. -llf .3.lL i iadt
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-11-17

Ia WOMAN could talk out Of the tvo, cor.
hers Of her mouth at the same time, there
would be a good deal said ON both sides,
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-11-17

A HANDY ARrIcLE.-Adam Slomakcr. a
number Of years ago, came to Huntingdon
Furnace, and seeing there for the first time,
a pair of snufers, he asked: i' '-i ".+
whats them for ?" 'i ID. t9Ts .ao1
"To snuff the candle" +'
The candle just then needed attention ana
Adam with his thumb and finger pinched off
the snuff, and oarefull poked it into thcanuifers
saying: -''''-. 9.
"Well now, them's handy
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-11-17

PRrSricr thinks dtcry girl who dresses IL
breeches deserves to have q lover in pe..i-
coats. .aiie.1Ci ton syEi YsiT ,-isiFS
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-11-17

an absent minded lady. She bought new
bonnet not long since, and the first time she
wore it she met Mrs Simpkins, who stopped
her with &C. Good morning, Mrs. Crocodile"
g bought it only few weeks ago."
"IIow is your family ?" ua
lone hundred dollars" a-a1...ao a'.
Mrs. s. perceived that the mind of Mrs. G.
was on her bonnet, and tried her once more
"Anything new, Mrs. Crocodile :" "nI
"Yes, the feather is new, too-7a new bon
net altogether" r ,sll .iult..r
And so they prrted. a Lal sge4
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County Directory

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llerk Of the Circuit Court-sIiol AEE 'HSLhE.
Register of HWs-GEO. ". HOOVER.
.AeriD-BASlL I. GARLlTI.
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,Jutiyes Of tie O,phans' Court
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A DiscossotATE young lady Was heard b
remark the other day, that ifa cart When hac
nine fsliocs, she didlat see why she coulla'
have one isHrl T a.r,s !
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WHY Dq hens always lay in the day y4t time !
Because 4at at night they become roostrerss.. rs
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p9s WHY lisa cows tadjika alswaa,s, bosom,
Because it grows 'doYn.; SAG,
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FOUNDRY I

Business Directory.
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lhE 4zs u 4 ss-s ss7g.sH5 ,.si Ayaa
- - 81. -a-.e,.
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that The meDdiospt in she highway aid not

that the mendioaDt In the highway did not
merit his pity and neod his assistance.
Ceasing to obtain aims craved In the common
walks Of the city the professional, ambulatory
beggar would eventually disappear, and tho
community would then be rid Of one offensive
annoyance,
As 10 the details Of plan for systematiziug
our benevolent provisions for the poor, we do
not pretend now TO speak but viii the idea be
carried out in any specific and satisfactory
mannerP VIII our several associations CONS
into the measure, aud agree to do so cordially
and freely or will a selfish reluctance TO con-
promise to any extent their individuality pre-
vent them from fhvoring such an en,erprise2
If in short, there should be persons so ostenta-
tiously humane, who conceive that their
regulations depend 80 entirely on belonging
10 certain charitable missions or orginiZ Ition,
that they cannot afford 10 give up any portion Of
thelrpersonal lconspicuousness In or der 10 effect
a great public good, will they be permitted to
ffustrate the schemeP Let US hope not. Facts
have demonstrated that our present mode Of
dealing with the thousands Of poor people
WuO uttu our hlu hllu auptANloluh - ahANNAly
imperfect, and that we must improve It for the
sake Of those we would benefit, as well as for
The interests Of the community. Besides tbs
motives of economy and prudence which
should induce us TO take such action, there is
another reason which should have decisive
weight in determining our course. Could
every citizen who can afford to be-
stow something annually towards the
relief of the destitute classes be made
to feel assured that whatever he might
give would be rightly applied, thou
sands who now devote little or nothing to
such an object would contribute che3rfdlly to
the full extent of their ability; aud hence two
valuable results would be secured. The fund
ior charitable uses would be largely aug
mentcd, and tho benevolent symplthies Of the
many would be exercised and cultivated. Let
us trust, therefore, that some such reform will
be speedily effected; that all who have here
tofore taken an active part in the ministration
to the outdoor poor Of the city will earnestly
unite in the project; and that henceforth our
charity may be equally liberal and salutary.
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less military operations, or in grievous defeat;
but Il has yet 10 be substantlated that these,
or any one Of them, befel the Government at
Washington. Conducting gigantic operations
against the two great strongholis Of the Re
beIllon, comparatively in3igniacant force
took the opportunity to make an Invasion, in
which their heels bore a much more consplcu-
GUS part than their arms. Blunders there
have undoubtedly been-the greatest that Of
lacking information about the commencement
of the enemy's march down the Shenind1Ih
valley; but so long as the Government pre-
serves Its present attitude before Petersburg
and Atlanta, the charge Of national humilia-
ton Is preposterous.
There is, however, national humiliation In
the fhct that journals protesting to be loyal,
yet, with ill-concealcd spleen and with posi-
tive mis-statements, seek to cast ridicule upon
the Government, and give aid and comfort to
the enemy under plea Of administering lessons
ofwholesomc truth to the Nation. There is a
homely adage which suits them well -" 1t is
an III bird that fouls its own nest"
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RrL0RMLN "UR CIIARIEY.

II is Of obvious Importance that our charity
should be commensurate with tho c,lsiOl for
it. II is equally important that it should bo
Justly and safely bestowed. The whole co n
murity, from which the means Of relief are
derived, must be anxious that no single ne.i-
torious Gao of distress shall be oVerl))k;l
or uncaTed for; while 1t cannot feel less soli-
citous that what it has contributed for the
alienation Of a deserving class Of unfortu-
mates. shall not be misspent In fostering To-
lenCe, paupersm, and crime. How, possibly,
can we be assured of a wise and wiolejon3
action in this matter unless there bs s)'as
efiectual system for the purpose contriyed and
put In practiceP
There certainly should be a conservative
economy employed in the eleemosynary efforts
and donations Of the public, if 1t Is exercised
in any department Of its affairs. What we
give ought not TO injure us and yet there Is,
beyond all question, a serious amount Of mis-
chief inflicted upon society by unregulated
and undlscrimlnating charity. Every man OF
sense must perceive that a score Of institu-
tions for ministering TO the necessities OF a
vast and scattered population Of paupers
cannot, while each is entirely independent Of
the rest and at liberty 70 select its own mode
and field Of operations, act with any desirable
harmony and advantage. They must mani
testify accomplish much less than their joint
funds, II dispensed in accordance with we'll
arranged plan Of distribution, might achieve.
There should be no street begging In Phila-
delphla. The people pay enough In taxes
and voluntary contributions for the support
OF ne poor 70 be released from that nuisance.
And thsy would be released from 1t were the
care for the really destitute committed 10 an
organization Of almoners so constituted and
governed that every citizen could fool esssred