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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-11-04
Not n bad story is now oo;no n

Not a bad story is now going the
rounds oil Paris. A small German bar
on had occasion, as it seems, to see Bar
on Rothschild. of Frankfort. The great
inancier was writing away for very life
waen Baron y. was announced. He did
not even lift his eyes, but said, "Take \
chair, sir" The baron, with true Ger
man touchness ABOUT titles, said "Sir,
indeed! think NJ. lie Baron did net
near my name. l I'm barCn-the Bar
on X" "Ah "a thousand pardons ~
said the benkcr, still writing "You are
a baron. Take tive chairs, then, if you
will be so kind, aud wait till have finish.
ed this letter."
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-11-04

TABLE ErIQuErrE.-In the town Of
W-,Oneida county, New York, re-
sides a wealthy but ignorant and eceen.
tric farmer, named Wilcox. Mr.. Bill.
lings, from the neighboring city Utica,
called to see him one day on business, ard
was invited to stay to dinner. The SUBJ
stantiai portion Of the meal having hsen
discussed, piece of pie was placed be.
fore each person at tho table. Yaking
his fork in hand, Mr.. b. essayed to, eat
according to etiquette, but his proceed.
ings soon attracted the attention of the
host, who was industriously shoveling up
the contents of his own plate with .
knife. Mary" shouted the hospitablo
iarner, "why don't you, bring Mr.. Bill.
ings a knife Here he is . pskin'
away, tryin' to eat his pie with fork :"
And, by the way. if it was . two.pronc.
ed steel fork las is probable) she had :
difficult Undertaking.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-11-04
The 0 1t ra ge at st. Albans.
ST.. ALBANs, VT, 20.

CI. ALBANS, u, w.
Later edvices from the party under
Capts. Newton, Conger and Lieut.. Strain
horn, pursuing the raiders, confirm the
capture Of nine of the freebooters anG
$4,000 of the stolen bank bill. Con
siderable excitement still prevails, al.
though all apprehensions of any further
danger at present from the marauders
are entirely removed
Capt. Nickerson of the Veteran Re.
serve Corps is garrisoning the border with
100 convalescent soldiers from the hos
pitfalls at BrattIeboro.
Jad sc Aids Of the Supreme Court has
just returned from Montreal, where he
had satisfactory interview VITA the Ca
madam authorities, and is now preparing
the necessary papers to bring the captured
raiders before our courts under the extra
dition treaty. Major Austin has de-
spatched Major Barstow to St. Johns, C.
f., in order If possible to secure the ar
rest Of party Of raiders who are ap.
preaching that place from Stanstead.
The banks of this place suffered se-
verely, but the st. Adams bank announ
ccs that it will redeem its bills,
We learn that in skirmish last even.
ing at Fredricksburg, four of Ethe raiders
were arrested. Wm. Hunt, one of the
bailitfs of that municipality, fell mortally
wounded while gaIlanty endeavoring to
capture the raiders.
Six Of the horses taken by the scoun-
dreIs have been le-eaptured.
Major Austin Provost Marshal of the
State arrived here this morning and as
sumed direction Of all military affairs.
Latest P. M.-Capt. Congers party
has returned. They report that they
caught the leader of the raiders at Stan
bridge and recovered 100000 in addi-
ton to the $50, 900 received this morning.
The Canadian authorities are still after
the Williams, and there is u good prospect
Of capturing the whole gang.
The Coy. Gen. of Canada has tee-
graphed that he will respond to the requi-
sition from the u S. Government for the
surrender Of the robbers already arrested
and such as may hereafter be arrested.
The St. Adams bank lost $50, 900 the
lst National bank $4,000, and the
Franklin county bank $50, ,000.
Montpelier, 20.-lmneliately after
the depredations in St. Albans by the
raiders, Gov, Smith telegraphed to the
Gov. Gen. of Canada relative thereto, and
messengers were desparched 70 various
points to confer with the officers of the
Canadian government.
1t is worthy Of mention that all COM
municltions written or oral upon the su :
Ject have been treated with great interest
and kindness by the British authorities,
and so far eysy facility and assistance
possible, has been rendered our pursuing
party to hunt down and capture the raid
ers. The communications Of the Gov.
Gen. to Gov. Smith, are papers worthy OF
that high official, sigritying as they do an
interest oh his part equal to that Of our
own people to have the marauders brought
20 a speedy retribution.
BURLINGTON. 20.-Major Austin has
ordered the citizens of frontier towns TO
organize themselves into home guards
arms being distributed to them, and they
will shortly be prepared for any cmer.
gcncy.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-11-04
e . etrN.
The Angels in the House.

Three pairs Of dimpled arms, as whito as snow,
Held me in soft embrace;
Three little checks, like velvet peaches soft,
Were placed against my face.
Three pairs Of eyes, so clear, so deep, so bright,
Looked up in mine this even:
Three pairs of lips kissed me sweet " good
night
Three little forms from heaven.
All! it is well that little ones should love usl
1t lights our faith when dim,
10 know that once blessed Saviour bade them
Bring 'litle ones to Him.
And said He not 'Of such is heaven" and blessed
them,
And held them to His breast?
Il il not sweet to know that whom they leave US,
'Tis then they go to rest'
And yet, ye tiny angels Of my house,
Dhree hearts encascd in mine,
How 'twould be shattered if the Lord should say
Those angels arc not tbine'
-Standard Bearer.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-11-04
Don't Squeeze.

While we are growing very sensible,
indeed, in the matter of dress as far as
boots, Balmoral skirts, warm stockings,
and high necks we are degenerating in
some other matters quite as important
The corset is now a necessary part OF a
woman's wardrobe, and. alas! when q
woman does begin to wear corsets, she
viii wear them too small, and will tug at
the laces until her breath becomes short,
and she feels it necessary to refrain from
anything like comfortable meal. We
say nothing against wel-shapcd corset
worn loose, but there lies the difficulty.
4 loose corset Injuries the appearance Of
the figure instead Of improving it, and
people wear corsets that they may have
small waists. All we can say is, don't
squeeze, whatever you do; you may have
small waists, but you are exposing your
self to dozen mistor,unes which are as
bad as large waist First, you'll surely
have dyspepsia, and grow yellow, and
cross, and unhappy; secondly, your
hands will grow red ; thirdly, your nose !;
lourthIy, you will be unable to walk a
mile at once filthy, dirner will be a
misery sixthIy your shoulder blades
will increase in size and altitude j;
seventhly, your eyes will grow weak /;
cighthIy, you will break down at thirty
or thereabouts, and be sickly old wo-
mar from that time forth. If these
truths do not trighten women from tight
eorsets, perhaps the information that
gentlemen generally do not admire what
dressmakcrs call pretty figure SO
much as naturel one, may have some
influence.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-11-04
A LEGACY.
MY DARK DAYS ARE OVER.


The golden rays of promised light have
dawned upon my desolate heart; the
cherries, hopeless agony of an hitherto
miserable existence has passed away with
the legacy of entailcd ntirnities transmit
ted by kind indulgent parent. For thir-
V years | have suffered with Scrofula, and
Its horrible train OF concomitants, Sores,
Ulcers. Weak Eyes, Strumous discharges
from the Ears, SwOolen Joints, Sore Head.
Sore Legs have ben my daily companions
from earliest recollcctiOns. | have used
almost every advertised remedy in both
hemispheres, without success. | at last
resorted to Railways Renovating Resol-
vent. Five bottles have eradicated every
trace of diseasefrom my syste M. Life
has new charms | knew not of, Until
used the Renovating Resolvent felt no
friendship for my fellow beings, saw no
good in anything; but with my body free
rom the horrid sores, and my system in
vested with blessed health, this existence
is IA Paradise. My dark days are,oyer.
n. W."
Let none despair : one to six bottles Of
Railways Renovating Resolvent will cure
the worst forms Of Scroiula, Chronic Dis
eases Of the Glands, Skin Sores, Ulcers,
Tumors, Salt Rheum, Rickets, Pnnples,
Bletches, &c, Price sl,00 per bottle
Sold by Druggists.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-11-04

DIsAFPo1NrED.-A man applied to Dr..
Jackson, the celebrated chemist, with a
box OF specimins. Can you tell me what
this is sir 2 Certainly l can sir that is
IRON pyrates. Iron pyrates. and what's
that ? That's what it is said the chemist,
putting lot on the shovel over the hot
Goals, where it Disappeared Dross.-
And what's iron pyrates worth 2 Moth.
ing! Why there's a woman in our town
who owns hill Of that and I've mar.
ried her
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-11-04
GrThe n. Y. Neys continues IN q

GIThe N, Y. News continues to as-
sert Gen McClellan's duplicity. 1t says:
LET Gen. Mcclellan assert publicly.
as he does privately, that he will favor an
Immediate cessation Of hostilitics, and .
Of all the Safes, and the
Daily Ne,os, and we believe the entire
peace party,>will admit that he stands
upon the Chicago platform, and will give
him their earnest support"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-11-04
VALUABLE AND Brorn'l

VALUABLE AND CoNvENIENr-'B Browns
bronchial Troches," are widely known
as an admirable remedy for Bronchitis.
Hoarscness, Coughs, and other troubles
OF the throat and lungs. They are Of
great value for the purposes for which
they are designed, and it should be
known that while they are usually and
pleasantly effioacious, they contain no
hurtful ingredients, but may at all times
be used with perfect safe'y.-Boston
Recorder.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-11-04

A jealous husband being absent from
tome, went to cairvoyant in London
to know what his wife was doing. "Ah 4"
cried the clairvoyant. II see her; she
expects some one the door opens he
comes she caresses him fondly he lays
his head in her lap, and"-husband mad
with rage-"and he wags his tail !" It
was her dog The husband was calm.
ed.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-11-04
VA boy in school stumbled at the

VA boy in school stumbled at the
names of Shadrach, Meshech and Abed-
nago, in reading the scriptures. The
teacher, after vain attempts to correct
him, gave up in despair, and turning over
!. few leaves, set him to work on fresh
passage. He went on very glibly id a
moment, then stopped, scratched his
head, eyed the page very savagely and
exclaimed II be darned j here ANT
them three tellosos again."
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-11-04

--The late Dean Duckland is said
to have been so intimately acquainted
with the properties of all the geological
formations of England, that being out
one dark Light, and not knowing exactly
where he was. he alighted from his horse,
took up clod of earth and tasted it.
lie Immediately exclaimed "Uxbridge,"
and proceeded on his journey.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-11-04
Our Tnmmv uas alwaus of a,

Our Tommy was always of an in.
qurng mind. When about four years
OF age, he was looking out of the vim
dow one morning, and funeral train
passed. He turned to his mother with an
eager look, and said, "Mother, who will
bury the last man that dies 2"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-11-04

u Why was Leander the fattest of
lovers? Ans.-Becavse he swan a
league in Greece, and went to Hero drip
pisJ.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-11-04

lie writ unto his father, and ended with this line
"Belis,e me, dearest Nervia, ever tuinc
Old Song.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1864-11-16
DeWdrOps of Wisdom.

Too much company is worse than none
An hours industry Is lar better than
month 5 mourning.
KIND words are the flowers OF beuevo-
lencs kind deeds the irul.
Tears are no sign OF a soft heart water
is distilled from rocks.
Anger begins with folly, and ends with
repentance
Ia order 10 deserve true friend YOU must
first learn 10 be one.
/. man is nol satisfied with little, il is
very certain he will never have enough.
There are two ways OF gaining a rsputa-
tioa-i to be praised by honest men or,
abused br rogues.
We should not forget that lie is flower,
whittier.
Correction does much, 'bu; encourage
ment will do more. Encouragement after
ceusure is like the sun alter a shower
When we fancy that we have grown
wiser, il Is only, in many Instances. that
new utejudices have displaced ole ones.
Men Of genius make he best husbands /;
a tnoi has 100 much opinion OF his own
dear self, aud too llais OF women 10 be
easily governed
PRIDE is vice not only dreadfnlIy mis-
chiesous in human society, bul perhaps, OF
all others, II rs The most insupefabIe bar 10
Teal inward improvement
The other day, several gentlemen were
discussing the alarming prevalence OF The
crime of vile deseriion. woman eopiog
with other men, &c when well known
Teu.on, who bad been listening with great
attention. stepped up and in an excited
manner said ''If my vile ruas away nit
anoder mans vile shall shake him out ov
/ her breeches. If she had been nine own
& a. - ,,..,, c. ~,
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1864-11-16
WELCOME HOME.
BY J. HoLlseBaokr REYNOLDS.


The summer hours all gay with flowers
Have fed into the past.
And autumn days with purple haze
Have come again al last
BIT, O, those summer hours were long
Without The music of thy soEg
The trees were green, and every scene
Was radiant with light
The birds sang.sweet mid summer heat,
The days were1ong and bright.
But brighter far those days | ween.
In. thy sweeh presence wouId have been.
The summer breeze played 'mong the trees,
Swep, o'er the fields OF grain,
And signing through the pine and yew,
Awoke swee; refrain
But O, thai. strain to me so sweet,
Thy voice alone could make complete.
The flowers that hloom'd are now entomb'd
The hills are turing gray
AID silently from every tree
The leaves are dropping way.
A nd as the lights Of summer fee,
| patiently await Tor ,tee.
I'e waited long ..but soon thy song
Snail stir again my lyrs:
Thy spirit tree shall wake III me
The old poetic fire.
Then, come, my gentle angel, come,
Where all will welcome Ihee-at home.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1864-11-16
4 CARD no INvALlDS "A CLERGY

a CARD TO INVALfDS "A CLERGY
man, while res,dtng IN Soulh America
es missionary, discovered safe ard sim
pie remedy for ths cure OF Nervous Wesk
ness, EaTly Decay, diseases OF the Urinary
aud Seminal 0sgans, aud the whole train
of disorders brought On bs baneiuI aud vi.
cious habits. Great numbes have already
been cured by his noble reneds Prompt
cd BY desire 70 bsne6s The afflicted. and
.rnforlunats 1 viii send the reeipe Tor pre-
parina and using tbis medieias. 10 any one
Who neejs j., in . sealed enselopesffee o.
ebarse. Please sEeioss stampedasnysl :
So r INMAN, station D, Bible House,
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1864-11-16

indicated remarkable knowledge OF I,lora-
ture, and she possessed a large store OF
! useful Information.
We progressed in intimacy and as our
conversation turned upon the causes which
induced SO many to ieave their native land,
| laughingly remarked that owed my own
travels 10 falling with ptellY girl while
crossing ford.
had hardly spoken these words ere the
blood mounted TO her face and was sue
ceeded by a remarkable paeuess. | at
trhuled it TO the heat OF The room, laughed,
and at ber rsquesI, proceeded 10 relate my
ford adventure with Heleu Grsham, paint
ing in glowing colors the amiaoility of my
love.
Her mirlh during the recital became it,
represSbIe. al the conclusion, she re-
marked
"Mr Roberts, is it possible that you have
forgotten me 2"
| gaZed an instant, remembered, and was
dumbiounded The lady with whom I had
thus become acquainted was helan Gra-
ham herself.
hate, and-se do you, reades, TO need
essIy pIolon. a story. We were soon
married, and Helen and | made our bridal
"Trip TO :he old place. As we approached
il in our carriage, | greeted stout fellow
working in field, who seemed 10 be bet-
Ter sort OF aborer, or small farmer by in
quiring some particulars relating 10 the
neighborhood. He answered well enough
aud was about to give him a sIxpence
when Helen stayed my hand, aud cried ou,
in the old style
"Hey. Donald, man dinna ye ken your
old ireens l''
The man looked up in astonishmeni. 1t
was Donald Lean. His amazement at our
appearance was heightened by its style /;
and it was with the greatest difficulty we
could induce him 10 enter our Carriage and
answer our numerous queries as to our
friends.
Dfferent men start in life in differen,
ways | believe that miue, however, is the
only instance on record of gentleman who
owes wealth and happiness 10 rolling over
with pretty girl ia .tream OF water.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1864-11-16

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The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1864-11-16

An old maid says that this war will leave
so many widows anxious to marry again,
that modest girl will have no chance
Everybody will be after that "lasI man and
last doilar" with matrimonial designs.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1864-11-16

Poor acquaintances are apt 10 develoPe
blindness. There's Muggins never sees
his friends Slender, Short ard Seedy, aud
all because they have become poor. For
affecting the sight. il is marvellous what
power there is 10 poor folks.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1864-11-16

WHo is OLD?-A wise man will never
rnst out. As long as he can move ard
breathe he will do something for himself
his neighbor, or tor Posierity. Almost the
last honr OF has lle Washington was at
work. So were Franklin and Young, and
Howard ard Newton. The vigor Of their
lives never decayed. No rust ever maued
their sprIs. II is foolish idea to suppose
We mus, lie down aud die because We are
old Who is old ! Not the man of energy;
not the day aborer in science, art, or be-
uevolence but he only who suffers his en-
ergles to waste away, aud the springs of
the hours drag heavily, TO whom all things
wear the gsrb Of gloom.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1864-11-16

A doctor adveriises in a country paper,
sal Anti Forging Aromatic Pills once, will
not have cause 10 use them again" We
rather think they wont.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1864-11-16

Minister took ior his iex;-.'The flesh,
the world the devil He informed his as
,onished audience that he would dwell
briefly in tue flesh, pass rapidly over the
world, and hasten as last as he could 10 the
devil
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1864-11-16

A western editor says that in the town
where his paper is published "a raitIe-
suake was killed lew days ago by man
with thirteen rauies.'
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1864-11-16

''The man who raised cabbage head
has done more good ihan all the meiaphy-
slclaus in The world"
Then" replied wsg, "your mother
ought 10 have the premium"
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1864-11-16

A mi-srable Old bachelor, who iorsets
that The PRESENTS leap year, says, "lf you
meet young lady who is not very shy, you
had better he little shy yourself"
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1864-11-16
SPECIAL Notices.

GmpoRTANr Col, J q Freeze,
keeps constantly on hard aud for sale, at
ahs Recorders office iiLBloomsburg, "The
Constitution oI the Uniied States" and of
the sSlate Of Pennsylvania" in various
styles, al prices to suit, also, snndry other
democratic books. documents: and speech-
es, together with legal, note ard cap pa
per pens, ink aud envelopes OF ali sizes
and styles "a we'll as theological, Poetical,
Historical aud miscelaheop~ books. cheap.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1864-11-16

A dashing and fashionable widow says
she thinks OF sueing some gentleman tor
breach Of promise, 30 that the world may
know that she is in tile market