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Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-08-10
MISCELLANEOUS,
A Novel Plea.

A judge relates the following incident
that occurred in his practice: He was
trying petty case, in which one of the
parties was not able to pay counsel fees,
aud undertook to plead his own cause.
But he found, in the course of the trial,
that the keen and adroit attorney who man.
aged the case Tor the other party was too
much for him in legal strategy, evidently
making the worse appear the better cause.
The poor man, Mr.. A, Was In state of
mind bordering upon desperation, when
the opposing counsel closed his plea, and
the case was about to be submitted to the
justice for decision. May it please your
Honor, said the man, may l prayY The
judge was taken somewhat / surprise,
and could only say that he saw no objec-
ton. Whereupon Mr.. A went down upon
his knees, ard made iervent prayer, in
which he laid the merits of his case be-
fore the Lord in very clear and methodi-
cal statement OF all the particulars, plead
ing that right and justice might pre-
vail % Lord, thou knowest that it is SO
and So'-to the end of the chapter Ar
guments which he could not present in
logical array to the understanding of men,
he had no difficulty addressing to the Lord,
being evidently better versed in praying
than pettifogging When he rose from his
knees, Esquire w, the opposing counsel,
very much exasperated by the turn which
the case had taken, said: 'Mr Justice,
does not the closing argument belong to
me?' To which the judge replied: You
can close with prayer if you please
Esquire w was in the habit Of praying at
home, but not seeing the propriety of con-
Meeting his prayer with his practice, wisely
forbore, leaving poor Mr.. A. to win his
case, as he did, by this novel mode of pre-
senting it.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-08-10
N0RAL &sRBITGI0IIS
True Test of a Christian.

The test Of the ndwelllng uf the Eter
nal Spirit is, that a man regards bis life
as a pilgrimage to worlds unseen, and es
Inmates events and appliances according to
their bearing on the success Of his journ
ey toward the invisible home.
Those who have not the spirit OF God =,
and who consequently y believe in no home
in God beyond, necessarily look upon the
present as the only real world, and do
their uttermost to settle themselves on the
earths foundations. They are constantly
dreaming of rest at The end OF earthly
labor. But rest there Is none tor sinful
men. All here is quicksand, uncertainty
aud rapid decay. There is no rest for tre
soul in the world OF sense He only who
has made the Most High his habitation'
is superior to the changes and chances Of
time. He only who thinks of his dwelling
as tent may look forward to a % Iilding
OF God eternal in the heavens He only
who has been cured of leprosy and blind
ness aud mortality, by washing in the toun
tain OF living waters, can set foot with in
the shades OF death with firmness, or, know
in himself that he has iu heaven better
and an enduring substance And when
he has achieved this independence of the
visible creation he sees around him a world
waking in a vain show, 'disquieted IN
vain,' and ceases to desire any longer to
form part OF the gay phantom procession
to the grave. Ii poor, he knows that he
yet possesses all things; and if rich in
this world 'rejoices as though he rejoiced
not because the fashion of it is passing
away Christian Spectator.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-08-10
New Series---Vol. XVIII, No, Al.

hestead and tempted heart was. We must
be men, II we would be Christians. While
we call in the arm of grace, we must also
'hit up the hands which hang down, and
conhrm the feeble knees The Christian
conflict is not dream it is a reality
Every one is against US, except One. The
flesh is against US; making duty daily
difficulty, and nature itself daily snare
The world is against US; our own little
world-small and insignificant, but not
weak for us-the world OF our own &C
qualntance, our own household. our own
nearest and most chosen friends All i1
their own way; are snare to us; eiti er
making heaven less real, or the world more
real than it would be without them. But
what then? Brave men are only reused
by difficulties: if the Gospel demands cour-
age, it is all the more Gospel for men.
Ours is no languid, dreamy, delicious re-
ligion; lying still now, and to rest forever
then! 1t is a religion of activity, of en-
terprise, of ambition; religion which
wears armor, and which wields weapons,
and which points onvards to crown In
the very same degree it is religion which
offers to make them what they ought to be-
4 train myself St Paul says, tor my
high calling
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-08-10
A fu Remarks by Josh Billings

l have often bin tole that the best il tu
take bull by the horns, but think in
many instances | should prefer the tail
hold
l never seed eny good in naming wood
en- gods mail and femail.
Tha tell ne femails are so scarce in the
far west, that CRATE menny marred wim-
min are already engaged to thare second
and third husbands.
Josh further says:
That John Brown has halted his march
fu days for refreshments
That most men would ruther say smart
thing than dew good one
That backslidlng is big thin, eshpesh-
sila on ice.
That there is two thing in this life for
which we are never fully prepared, and
that is twins.
That you kant judge a man by his re-
ligion emmy more than you kan Judge bis
shuat by tina sise ov the kollar and rist-
bands.
That the devil is always prepared tew
see company.
That it il treating man like dog to
cut him oph short in hiz narrative.
That Ignorance iz blis,' Ignorance of
saving wood for Instance.
That menny will faIe to be saved simply
be kauze they haint got ennything tn saive.
That the virtues of women are all her
own but that her iraltes have been taut
her
That dry pastor are the best for focks-
6ocks ov sheep.
That nen of genius are like eagles, tha
liv on what tina kill, while men ov talents
are like crows tha liv on what has benn
killed for them
That some people are fond ov Dragging
ov aDsestors and their CARTE decent, when
in fack thier CRATE decent iz just what's the
matter with them.
That woman kant keep secret nor let
anybody else keep one.
That "a little farming is dangerous
thing This il as true as it is common;
the littler the more dangersome.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-08-10

A Dog Story.-A very intelligent
pointer dog, belonging to George G. Will
son of Springfield, Mass, was given away
aud taken to New York about ten weeks
ago, but nothing could make him content
ed thee. He was tied up in all sorts of
ways and found as many to release him
self. He was taken to Williamsburg, but
misbehaved himself just as badly there.
A few days ago he was missing and let
ter was written to his old master in Spring
field, stating that such was the case. Two
days after the receipt of the letter the
identical dog appeared there, pretty well
worked down by reason of his long travels,
and overjoyed to get back again. There is
no doubt that he footed the whole dis
tance, and how he found the way is a ques-
ton we won't answer
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-08-10

-Four Children Smohered. The Cleve-
land Herald relates shocking occurrence,
which reminds one of the we'll known
story Of the odd Oak Chess On Wednes-
day, a man named Schoger, living near
that city, went with his wife into the field
to get load of hay, leaving in the house
their four children: Mary, aged 7 years;
Charles, 10; John, 4; and Catharine, aged
l year On returning, the children could
not be found Search was made every-
where for them, but WITHOUT avail, till next
morning their corpses we're discovered in
huge old German chest, in the corn house.
They had got into it in play and shut down
the lid, which closed with spring lock,
and they were speedily sufocated
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-08-10
Spoons.


In those good old times, when Dickey
Riker was recorder of New York, man
by the name of Wilson was taken up on
/. the charge # stealing some spoons He
had no counsel to defend him, but Mr.
Graham getting an opportunity to have a
word with him in private, agreed to get
the fellow acquitted for ten dollars. The
lawyer told him not to say word but
spoons to all inquiries put to him.
Wilson was arraigned
Have you any counsel?' the Recorder
now asked
Spoons said Wilson.
Have you counsel?' the Recorder de-
manded, still louder
Your honor perceves that this man is a
fool, and by no means is he in fit state of
mind to be tried
The clerk put the usual question:
Guilty or not guilty?
To which the prisoner steadily answered: :
Spoons"
Ths Recorder asked what the man was
up for, and finding that it was for stealing
a few spoons, and thinking the fellow was
only halt witted, told him to 90.
Graham followed him out and demanded
the ten dollar fee.
Spoons said Wilson, and to all the
lawyers demands he answered only
Spoons!
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-08-10
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 1864.

room. and creeping to James desk, took
out the essay when Jane had written with
slch great care aud neatness. and daubeu
one o. the inside pages with ink This
| d IN; done, she Astlly left the school room
md without one thougnt of her eanness
thinking onl ly with exultation that the
prize was now hers beyond doubt, she
retired to bed
The next morning the essays we're hand
ed in Jane did not again open hers, and
therefore Was not aware Of the fatal mark
which disfgured one of the fair pa ges.
She was in excellent spirits, .or she knew
that she had done we'll Miriam might
indeed have dpne better, but at all eveLts
she had done her best, and that conscious
hess would remain, even if she failed to
obtain the prize which she 50 ardent ly
desired.
Day succeeded day, and at length the
morning arrived when the prize was to be
announced. All eyes were fixed on Ma
dame De Laney, when she arose, and
said:
young ladies. you are aware that three
weeks since, | offered a prize of an ele
CANT gold pencil TO the writer of the best
essay. am very lad to find that there
has been SUCH an interest manifested, as
is indicated by the number presented
Thirty essays have cen handed in to me
all of which | am glad to say, indicate
more than ordinary pains on the part of
the writers. But the first N point Of ex
ceilence, Is one on the subject of Self Re-
liance,' by Jane Ashton
There was quite a sensation. Jane
hlushed with pleasure, while poor Miriam
turned white with astonishment aud mort Fl
cation.
Il thought she said aloud, that ii blot
Was sufficient to exclude an essay from com.
peuoa'
WELL said Maiame De Lancy. calmly.
WAS not Jane Ashton's essay blotted!
'Ho0 do you knos0?' inquired NJ adame
De Lancy, with ,tartling emphasis.
Good Heavens! | have bretrayed my
self ! thought Miriam, appalled,
Young ladies', said the teacher, "a mys
terry is unraveled of which | have been
seeking a solution. A week since, in
passing the door of the school room, |
saw a girl at Jane Ashton's desk In the
darkness | could not distinguish the per
son, but supposed it Jane herself. When,
however, | examined her essay the next
day, and saw the fresh blot, | was led to
suspect plot. Not until this moment,
however, have | guessed who had the
meanness to cOnspire against her. | as
signed aer the prize, because the blot was
not due to her carelessness. Jane Ash
ton, came forward and receive the prize
you have so richly merited.
Miriam rushed from the room in blend
ed rage and m)rtifcation, and the next
morning sent for her books. She coIldu't
endure the i'll concealed contempt with
which many who had once fAttered, now
looked upon her.
Jane Ashton wore her honnrs meekly
Her school girl days are now over, and
she is the beloved wife of young physi
clan at whose expense she was sent to
school
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-08-10

A Commandment Cracked.-A little
girl, who was tempted by the sight of q
basket Of oranges, exposed for sale in a
store, and quietly took one; but afterwards,
stricken by concience, returned it. After
her return home she was discovered in
tears, and on being asked the cause of her
sorrow, replied, sobbing, 'Mamua, haven't
broken any of the commandments, but I've
cracked Que little
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-08-10

That it IL better tew FIJI in noble en-
terprise than tew suckseed in n IN au one.
That great menny folks have been
edikated oph from their feet.
That luv in a woman's harte is a good
deal like bird 10 a cage, open the door
and the bird will Ay out and never wants
tew come back again.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-08-10
The Conflict.

The Christian life is not easy. st. Paul
found it severe lite. He had to train
for it. He had to fight with his own body
day by day. His enemy was Gin one sense
though not in another) flesh and blood.
He new what weariness was, what Ian
guor was, what an ailing body was, what a
lonely, saddened spirit was, what hardly
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-08-10
A GREAT BATTLE
As Expected 10 take Place i'm
Virginia,

DUT Notwithstanding this the people
I'D must have
BOOTS AND SE0iESs
and we would respectfully set forth our
claims to public attention, frst, because We
keep large and we'll assorted stock of Boots
and Shoes fol- men and boys.
Caters, and all other kinds of shoes for
women and children.
We are prepared to take measures and
complete work of all kinds at short notice.
Repairing done at short notice. at
=. G. HAMiLTON'S,
West Market street, few doors west Of
Col Buffers, and nearly opposite Daniel Eli
senbise's Hotel. mh30-'64
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-08-10
He HElHSRR gt,
WHY sIrIN PEN.IvE SADNESS.

BY VERONA VERNON.
Why sit in pensiye sadness,
And sigh for joys long fed;
Life loses half It's gladness,
Thus mourning for dead.
Mourn not the hopes that perish,
And early pass away
Much yet is left 10 cherish,
That knoweth no decay.
The world is full of beauty
OF beauty everywhere,
And if we do our duty
Life loses half Its care.
And there's land of glory
A fairer cline than this,
Read of in sacred story
A land of perfect bliss.
There flowers are ever vernal--
There joys are ever rife
There pleasures are eternal,
Within that land of life
Then pine not here in sadness,
But live above earth's care,
And seek that land of gadness,
Where all is bright and fair.
Charlottesville, Pa.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-08-10
Whole No. 2776.
Cash Rates of Advertising,


Administration or Executors Notices 81 90
If published in both papers, each l so
Auditors do 25
Sherf7s Sales. II lines l 90
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Estray. Caution or other Notices, not exceeding
u lines, insertions, 90
Tavern Licenses, single, Loo
If more than one. each SO
Registers Notices of Accounts, each so
ON public sales published in both papers, deduc-
ton Of 25 per cent. all matter over one square.
All other Judicial Notices above, unless the
price is fixed by law.
II lines OF burgeois, 10 lines of nonparel, makes
square. About words constitute line, that any
person easily calculate square in manuscript.
Yearly advertisements will be inserted such
terms may be agreed on.
In all other cases L lines constitute square, and
will be so charged.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-08-10
IeMistown Post Office,

Mails arrive and close at the LewistOwn P.
0. as follows.
ARRIVE.
Eastern through, 90 a IN.
through and way OIL m.
Western 10 So a. m.
Bellefonte '' " 2 Bop IN.
Northumberland, Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Saturdays, 6 90 p. IN.
CLOSE.
Eastern through 90 p. m.
g and way 10 90 a. m
Western g 3 90 p. m.
Belefonte 8 90 "
Northumberland (Sundays, Wednesdays
and Fridays) s 90 p. m.
Office open from 90 a. m. to p. m. On
Sundays from 8 to 9 m. 5. COMFORT, P NJ
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-08-10
GEO. W. Elder.
ATTORNEY at Law.

Office Market Square, Lewistown, will at
tend to business in Mlfiin, Centre and Hunting.
don counties mY26
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-08-10
LeWistOWn Station.

R4- Galbralth's Omnibuses convey passengers to
and from all the trains, taking up or setting them
down at all points within the borough limits.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-08-10

pEST Note and Letter paper at
ID march2. SW AIMS,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-10-19
AGi,irs i'm .he valley.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct 1S.-The Bulletin
says: A gentleman who left Winchester
last Saturday reports that there was good
deal of skirmishing with guerrillas in the
Valley. but nothing serious had occurred,
and supply trains were moving regularly
with strong escorts.
On Friday last our pickets at Martins
burg were driven in by guerrilla force.
The eleven guns captured from the rebels
by Sheridan had arrived at Winchester, and
on Friday two more came in. They were
formerly United States guns, and were
probably obtained at the seizure of our
arscnals, &C., by the rebels. Sheridan was
sending in large droves of captured oxen,
sheep, &c. The destruction of mills, farms.
&c. was going on, so that the rebels will no
longer be able to maintain themselves in
the Valley.
A considerable force of our troops
had been sent to Front Royal to guard the
railroad, which is to be opened to Manassas
junction, so as to secure communication
with Alexandria. The repairs of the road
have already been completed to Rectors-
TOWN
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-10-19
Sheridan's Battle of Last Wedncs
day.

NEW YORK, Oct. 1S.-The caution Sheri-
dan has shown in his campaign has been
nowhere more strongly evinced than in the
affair of last Wednesday. The Herald's
correspondent says early this morning the
rebels appeared south Of Cedar creek.
Their presence caused Gen. Sheridan to use
the caution he has so often exhibited, with
view 10 ascertain his adversary's move
mentS.
Shortly after noon to-day the enemy
suddenly opened heavy artillery fire from
a position on the Strasburg pike, directing
it on the front occupied by the 10Th corps,
and a diagonal fire on the first division of
Gen. Crooks army of West Virginia, which
occupied position in piece of woods at
the base of the north point of Massonattin
Mountain, OH our extreme left The fire of
the enemy was rapid, the shell and shot
falling directly into the camp of General
Crooks first division, which caused them
to retire little to the rear. Our artillery,
under its chief, Capt. Dupont, was soon
brought up and stationed on the hills in
front of our position, and commenced a
lively reply to the enemy, causing Lin, af-
ter brisk cannonade, to retire with his
guns.
A portion of the 10Th corps advanced in
line of battle from their camp to feel the
enemy, which they did in good order, while
Col. Thorburn's division of Crooks COM
mand broke camp and advanced along and
to the left of the Strasburg pike. Our
troops advanced under cover of the fire OF
our guns, and moved with celebrity. They
had not proceeded far when they became
hotly engaged with the enemy's infantry,
who were found occupying secure places
along the wooded hills. The musketry fire
was very sharp and lasted for nearly three
hours. The 1st brigade. 1st division, COM
on the left of the pike, were hotly engaged
ed by the enemy repeatedly, stood their
ground nobly. While this brigade was en-
gagged and heavily pressed, Col. Wells fell
mortally wounded, the ball passing through
his left lung. He fell into the hands of the
enemy.
1t became apparent, as the firing was 60
ing on, that the demonstration on our left
was for the purpose of covering another
movement, which subsequently appeared
to be an attempt to turn our position by
flanking. Our infantry front was changed
so as to confront the rebel route of march,
by order of Gen. Sheridan, who was in a
position that covered the entire field of OPP
eratiOns.- Gen. Custer, commanding the Sd
division of cavalry, was ordered to move
from our left to the right, and in the mid
die of the afternoon met the enemy at or
near ford on Cedar creek. He soon be-
came engaged, and by dark had driven the
enemy back. He established his picket
line on the east side of the creek, while the
enemy occupied the opposite bank. At
dark the artillery firing ceased on both
sides.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-10-19
SIlerman's Situation.

NASHVILLE, Oct 1S.-Hood's army has
destroyed the railroad for twcnty-three
miles between Tunnel and Resaca, also be-
tween Big Shanty and Altoona. The rebel
commander demanded the surrender of
Resaca, threatening death to the garrison
if the demand was not acceded to. The
commander, Col. Weaver, S0th Ohio, re-
fused to surrender, and after some brisk
skirmishing the rebel force withdrew. The
enemy advanced upon Dalton, which was
surrendered without shot being fired, by
Col. johnson, 44th U. s. colored troops, who
could have easily held the town if so dis
posed. l..,I. 5.Eetg
The tunnel at Tunnel Hill was upmolest-
ed, though the cars and buildings at that
station were destroyed. From this point
Hood went southwest, and on the road was
confronted by the 4th corps, under Gen.
Stanley at Snake Creek Gap. Severe fight
ing ensued; result not attainable.
Beauregard is reported as commandant-
in-chief of the Army of the Mississippi,
Hood being only commander of this de-
partment.
Sherman is watching every movement of
his antagonist, and important operations
may be expected soon from that quarter.
A dispatch this morning reports Hood at
S.. No reinforcements have reached
him, and his militia have nearly all DESERT
ed him.
Prominent military men believe the reb-
Ell movements will result disastrously to
them. .'F
Some rebel force is reported at Cedar
Hill, near Springfield, Tenn, under Holmes,
guerrilla, and they have opened a re-
cruiting camp there.
River two feet high on the shoals and
falling.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-10-19
Cincinnati Market.

FLOUB-The market was again firm to-day, with
an increased demand, partly speculative The sale.
comprise 5000 brls at 50 WdB9 25 for superipe
50 2599 so for extra; SS 1910 90 for family, and
$40 25gl9 SO for fancy, coiDg at the outside raj es
WHlSk f-A bette demand, and prices &c higher
Sales Of 800 brls at q 70.
PROVISl0NS-Mess Pork was offered at $ll 90
and Lard at zoe, without meeting with much de.
mand. rs tcs Lard sold at 2Oc. The rejection of al
the offers OF Bacon made to the COmmissary fiat
tened the market for that article and greatly de-
pressed bidders and Shoulders sold at 19c and cleal
Sides at 23c. 700 brls mess Pork sold on Saturday
at SAL co.
,WHEAT-There was a fasr demand for red and
the marked ruled very firm at 81 95 for prime sam
pies. The demand for white was limited, holder.
asking from g. 05 to $2l for prime to choice Ken.
lucky. Sales Of 57S bush prime red at 81 O5: 2OO(
do at 95 $50 do in sOrc at 81 s5 and 800 do at de-
CORN--'There was better demand, and the re-
cepts being moderate prices advanced to 81 1901 II
ror ear and 1901 20 for sheed. the market clos
ing firm Mt these rates. Sales of 400 bush ear in
bulk at 81 10, Ond 800 do at 81 IL.
OATS-Thcre was good demand at 72973c, but
no ders generally asked 74975c. sale of 700 bush
at I. 4 G. X. H., at 13c.
RYE-uncbanged at 81 80 for prime samples.
TARLEl-There is but little demand, and but
little doing. We quote prime TO choice grades If
Spring and Fall at 81 759le5. saleof l. 900 bush
GR0CERIES-The market is firm with mode
rate demand at 4o942c for prime to choice Coffee;
2l922c for Raw Sugar, 27g2sc; TOR hard refined,
and VI lOgl II for New Orleans MoIasses. Sales
this afternoon Of 95 bags fair Rio Coffee at 4Oc; and
so do at 42c.
APPLES--A good demand for choice Eastern at
S5g5 so per br. Western in moderate request at
s2 5o94 90 per barrel, according to quality and