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The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1864-12-16

tNnmhatiOha 10 commence al half past nine
r'ccck. a. NJ,
Feathers viii take notice thattho laF. as
nov amended, requires each male applicant
fora ClttNratc tO pay 10 tho ENamiucrs a
ice pfhfty cents, and each female applicant
4 fee Of thirty FIVE CoilS. None who tail 10
ruinpN will be admitted Tor examination.
Ali applicants Hre required I furnish wr
ten 10 st,muulalS ot good maral character.
b Susc who have been engaged rs ieHohor 5 ~
htain these Testimonials iruW tAeir la. ~
lovers; those who have ueye! taught wil
procure hem from their last teachUIs, which
rsimulialS Will bc kept un lile.
NoprlNato examinations oi'l be held; no
ertihrate VIII te UuledVtCGt no candidate
vil bee adnittc! for look .minHtion Within
ures 4rGnlhs ailgr "a second failure, AVph.
ants are requested 10 prCsunt specimens Oi
penmdushiv.
Tiose who fail To comply with tho ABOVE
acquisitions will not he aumi,ted
l.. IUS~lAG, secretary,
April lG. Board ol Examiners.
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Squcezing,
Mhiln wo are rromlnr r.ry /,

While we are growing very sensi-
.i.r or bic, indeed, in matters OF dress. as
far as boots, Balmoral skirts, warm
stockings, and high neclls, we arc.de
generating in some other matters
quite Important. The corset is now
necessary part of 3 woman's ward.
robe and alas when woman does
begin to wear corsots, she will wear
them too small. and will tug at the
iaces until her breath becomes short
and she feels it necessary to refrain
from anything like comfortable
meal, We say nothing against cor
set, worn loose, but there lies the
difficulty. A looss crlyat Injuries toe
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 mistortunes which are
as bad as large waist. First, you II
surely have the dyspepsia, and grow
yellow, cross, and unhappy; second
ly, your hands will grow red third.
ly your nose fourthiy, you will be
unable to walk mile at once; Agthly
i,s dinner will he misery; siXthly,
your shoulder blades will increase in
size and altitude; seventhiy, your
eyes will grow weak; eighthly, you
will break at thirty, or thereabouts
aA1a and be a sickly old woman from tha
time forth II these truths do not
.faa frigLtcn women from tight corsets
perhaps the information that gentle
men generally do not admire whatth'
dress-makers call a "pretty figure,
50 much as natural one, may hay'
solne effect Wn @
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1864-12-16

have htled up tie spacious room
Ia nIA l.. .CIL o. - ri.AI -

ArG have Iut mp
. We sILEAEID Marble g'BLFS,
WITH an the nXturcs. Lovers oi tAo noble
game are invited Ia call
Tho best II NGragcs and Cigat5.
Firdity. NAV II. lSGt
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1864-12-16

A frightiul affair occurred in Jer-
sey City ON Saturday afternoon, when
an irishman, Bernard Fitzpatrick,
residing at No. lI3 Morgan ST., while
under the influence OF liquor, threw
y stove-l lid ut his wife, accidentally
striking his infant daughter IN the
head, dashing out her brains, and
killing her alnost Instantly.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1864-12-16
no Teachers.

I y Consequence oi the late change In the
school Law, II becomes utcussarv for the
irJrIl OF School EXamiuar, OF iitncr OK cuuu.
s 10 mako the following 70 arrsnseneut
,Ith regard TO the meetings ibr 1904, va:
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hMBR0EY &c.
OIL. INIIl Tux Oh FlTEl c0LOlS.

by ac.mueteut Ar,is'. Oh Naguerruutypes
copied We viii mdkcnu staiemcWs oi what
we can 80 hut invi,c ali wanting pictures Of
any Kind TO call lald see.
Feb. 10 CAN'T / CURTIS.
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\ 'rnie 81 the trrnl satatoFi \ nnk.


Yapi A iraie of the Great Saratoga 4 uuk.
Old Anthracite has a very dea,
wite--so dear that she costs him on
her own private account ahout sl5,-
q 600 a wear. Mr.. Anthrncite nlways
has the latest fashions, 30 when the
great Saratoga trunk was exhibited
In Broadway, Mrs. a. instantly pur-
chased one for her summer trip
Every one knows that the great
Saratoga trunk is an unexceptionahle
trunk 1t is colassal--of Titanic pro
portions Cae0ps, the builder of the
great pyramid might have found am.
pie accommodation for + entire
household in the great Saratoga
trunk. aH.l au
Accordingly, down went Mrs A.
to the great watering place with her
great trunk She had not been long
there however, when old Anthracite
lfaia. received private telegraph from a
friend informing him that Mrs. A.
.d was flirting desperately with young
Belzebnb, son and heir of oil Belize.
bub, the great soap boiler. Anthra
cite instantly takes the train, arriving
OF the hotel and inquiring the mum
ber OF his wiies room, quietly walk
eq mp stairs His wile's door Is shut.
Anthracite knocks. Door opens af
ter some delay. Mrs. a. fluttered,
which 1utter increases TO dismay
when che sees her husband. Hus''
band enters coolly, explains that heI
Just came to SEQ how she was getting
y on, and seated himself on the Sarato.
ga trunk Drops glove, the pick
Ing upo which enabled him to look
under the bed. No one there. Mrs.
A. looked MS though some one ought
to I've there. Husband talks OF the
weather, and the pairare sitting to a
little light conversation, when old
Anthracite remarks, quIetly:
"Mrs. a., there's rat IL youT
trunk"
G4Tl Mrs. a. turns pale through her
paint. No; husband is mistaken.--
The rats III the wainscot. They are
always there, those rats. Husband
Is sure it is in the trunk. He smells
him lie will examine. Mrs. a. Neoyl
anxious he should not He can t.
The trunk is shut, and she has lost
the key Husband begs to contra
dict. The key was in the lock the
lid was open.
Husband, amid the protestations.
of Mrs A, half raised tho lid No
crinoiine, no shawls, no lace. no fur.
belowe, in the great Saratoga trunk
only young Belzebub's glossy carls /
and killing mustache are visible
Mrs. A. instantly laiuts. It's the
privilege of her sex on such occa-
nm sions, What does husband do p
. Shoot young Belzobuhy Not II bit
y y oft. He smiles gritnly and shuts
the lid down again, locking the great
Saratoga trunk. He rings the bel. ).
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FINDLAY, FRIDAY, DEC. 16, ca
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-12-12
OF HARTFORD, ooSNEorIoUr
EVERY NAN SHOULD INSURE HIS LIFE

TINHE HStna grents policies FOR LIFE, for torn
i Of years, Endowment policies and childien's EN-
dOwment. Also, Non FOrloipug Policies, on winch no
payment ~ required aiter ten years.
Five thousand dollars paid on two losses in this city
within the last ak months.
Among all the contrivancos Of men to protect the
family uircle IRON want, eau ue found more SIM
pe ts character noble IN its eatures, or certain IN
its results than Life Insurance IL IS the prop which
tho dyins husband caves to
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-12-12
.RE0lcal.
How 70 Keep in Good Health
AND
WHAT IS THE CAUSE OF DISEASE

FINHE primary cause OF every disease that flesh IA
Il heir TO ~ impurity OF the blood. The blood be.
comes impure from many Impure AR or
change Of weather, unwholesOme food and exposure
are among the principal causes Of impu1ty OF the
blood. The symptoms are giddness, headache, con.
us sd thoughtS, eyes dull Bnd heavy droWsness con
shatlon OF the bowels, bad taste ia the mouth foul
tongusi liver complaints, pains in the back and legs
oss OF appetite sleepless nights, collie, cramp, pain
and tghness Of tho chest heartburn, gout and rheu-
matism, pusinS and purging chills and fevers more
or less accompanying these, and long train OF troub-
lesome and dangerous affections all OF which may he
prevented ana cured by taking lew doses OF Or.
sTRlCkLAHD'S VEGETABLE PURIFYING ANTI
BILIOUS PILLS. Thoy will purify the blood and put
the stomach, bowels and liver IN healthy condition
Ihey are particularly suitable for chronic and nervous
diseases. Every andy and every soldier shoi,l,i
keep supply Of these Pills, many diseases ara OF,
waited by tner use. They mid and safe medi
cine, and can be taken Mt any time without danger OF
taking cold.
Sold 10y all druggists, sent to any part on receipt
Of twenty i've cents and stamped envelope address.
ed Dr. STRICKLAND, east Fourth street, Ciucinna
Il, ohio.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-12-12
BE SAFE Epos THE PAses OF WANT

IA rnssns az edueatson7 Would this wife be indepen-
lent of the cold charities Of the world2 Would lhs
aged and feeble parent be provided ioH Would my
sgta nav INV cebtsg Would there be no a"1flhce OF
proparty by forced sales Of administrator 10 ue.
the demands sf sfcreditors-saoa made when the mar
tands downward, aud alr prccs caonoV oe reetAu, re,
lonl They fear TO ask tham, aui cheuhh th- p,h55'
that they have long lease uH s. TINS H. u0'A '""''
ish and eowardly The brave ma0
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-12-12
@9Idntattun 26istrrs.
3. r.-1eeo--x.

Persons OF sedenary habitstroubloi wit b eakness
lassltude, palpitaton of tho heart ,,ek OF appetite
distress after eating, torpid liver, constipation, 4,
deserve to suffer they will moi Try he celebrated
PLANTATION 8STTERS
Which are NOW recommended by Che hghe-, medical
authorities, ana warranted to produce an Immediate
beneficial effect. They are exceedingly agreeable, per
iccuy pure aud mus speroeae sll other oncs where
\ healthy, gentle -hmulaut required
They purify, strengthen and nyIgorste,
They create Wealthy erpcttei
They are an aaudote 10 change ol water snd diet;
They overcome effects oi dissipation and late hours
They strengthen the system and onliycn ,re MUD;
They prevent miasmat.o sud Intermittent teyersi
Thoy purify the breath and acidity Of the stomach;
They cure dyspepsia and cons;lpatio
They cure diarrhea, cholcrs and cholera morb,s;
They cure liver complaint and nervous bcadanre;
Fhcy make the weak strong, tho lsnguid brilliant
and are exhausted natures great resoror rhoy ART
composed Of the celebrated calissya bark, winter.
green, sassafas roots and herbs all preserved por
lcotly pure st. CroiH rum,
&c. have given tho Plantation Filters 10 hund
reds Of our disabled sodierswiih ho most assonish
Iug effect. q. ". ANDREWS,
-upt soldieys' Home, Cincinnati"
"sa The Plantation Bitters have cured mo Of liver
complaint OF which WAS aId up pr3strsts and had
to apandon my business. tf
H.B. KINGSLEY, Cleveland, ONO"
90 l owe much 10 you, for verify believe the
Plantation Bitters have saved my life
Rev. W. II. wAGGONER, Esdria, n. y'
. Thou wilt send me two bottles r1ore Of thy
Plantation Blttcrs. My WIFE has been Eresny hene6.-
ted by their use. Thy friend,
ASA CURRIN, Philadelphia, Pa"
"a'@ have been great sufferer from dyspepsia,
sud had to abandon preaching. The Plantation
/ ltters have cured mo.
Rev G. cATHOaN, Rochester, n. ""
/ GO Send u= twenty-iour dozen more Of your
Plantation Ri;ssrs, the popularity Of which daily
! Increasing with tho guests oi our house.
SYKES CHADWICK s co.
/ Pfopretors Wilard'r Hotel, washiagton,D. G."
sucharc ore ia thousands Of Certificates dsy ro.
eefved They are immensely beneficial to wsuk per.
sons and delicate females,
n cautious Of Hllod Bottles. Sec our Signature
on a fine steel plate la5el They are not sold by the
gallon. They 1ro only sold IN our patent log cahir
bottles, ly respectable druggists ggocers hotels, ga
. looms, stoumboGls and country stores.
T.. II. DRAKE& CO..
s22dRw6u 1)2 Broadway, r. Y.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-12-12
PROTECTS HIS AGED PARENTS

p., ,yhsrs he hRs preceded them into eternity ~
th honest debtor satisfies his conhdng cTeaIos' VIII
6sts scented least proptous. Ia mora Hlu ti y
sense, 10 is one great Wehpuu'! ''''~~ 80
his sting. .i. ,,,,-.clf titf was
TO die 20 o-nightt wunld those VINO arc lo'' " "
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-12-12
Wynkoop's Iceland PeclOral

Diseases Of the throat, chestanl pulmonary organs
are ever prevalent, insidiOus aud dangerous. The
properties % medicine 90 alleviate cure and upTOot
thcse complaints, must be expertofant, anudyne and
nvigorating loofehng the mpcua Of The throat, and
unpartng tone 60 The entire system No discovery N
medical ,penco ever mastered This class OF diseases
like Dr. Wynkoops icelant Pootoial Wtsnsed With
The most asnuishiug results Va ali csses Of tronch
influenza, wu0npng cough, dipthetin or uutrid sore
throat asthma, Group coughs '}olds, nervous rrita
biity, &c.
Tile Rov J.J. Potter cer,fe- chat 't have uset uf
Wyukoops Pecoral for several years royseif gnj 10
my family, for severe pulmonary complains, and
hnvc recommended 70 10 many othcr. and have never
seen its equal" Rcv. !. J. Potter brooklyn a. Y.
Hundreds and thoussuds OF important ttsumOni-
slg could bc produced showing t. remarkable currs
and that it never mils
70 h. composed OF pare Iceland Noes, Balm Of oil.
cad, Peruvian Dalsan, rlecsmpao-, onitey Bar
doea, and other nyaIuahlo gxpCcleran and tlnc I'M
uoilents. IT'S harmless, prompt and lasting. iu-
yt,,ds aud sufferers csnnot afford TO neglect trai
Every family should have 10. 10 .s renarsaola Tor
Group. full descriptions, recommendation md di
ecious accompany each bottle.
sold Dayton by W " stewart and sii puucipal
druggists.
Prepared by Dr. 3 D wynkoop, and sold by D. 8
Barnes Co., New York. sc2}diy
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-12-12
LIFE INSURANCE

Young men just starting IN buslnesai whose chief
capital Is their energy and integrity should insure their
hyes the amount OF hall their liabilities such an
sst of Sisnsrestsd honesty when known TO their cred
tors would Justly increase their confidence In them
n would show they did not Wish TO leave their best
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-12-12
ANNUAL PREMIUM

Might fairly be regarded the tribute which an up
riakt heart pays at shs shrine Of Dstice.
'A JOHN II. BnOPPELMAR.
suio =. Agent Tor payton aud vicinity
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-12-12
SUPPORT TIE WIFE OF his BOSOM

tits the unseen hand OF the providen ather reach
rb frnm the grave and stu nourshing hls offspring,
and keeping together the family BY 1t, the faithful
son
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-12-12
Atbgrp Stable.
JAMES oATHoART's
LLX RY STA RlE.

A T Brce Dhle's OLD stand Jeferson tresi, iulms.
"A aiately opposite the market, where may be had
a. al, times the best Of harness horses buRges car
30 ls also prepared to keep horses by the week on
reasonable terms. auIOdain
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-12-12
Goal ann G1aoen.
New Coal and Weed Yards.
S. A. DIGKEY & co.
Wholesale AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
90 AL AND WOOD

,YARDS-Wayne street, between Third and Canal and
Corner Of First and Canal.
WYE are now prepared to furnish the public wi h
w the very host fuel 10 be obtained. Our stock L
large, and comprises every variety OF the best and
most popular qualities OF coal.
The best qnsty OF SUGAR, HICKORY and other
kinds OF WOO always on hand.
Coal and Wood delivered to any part OF the city, az
the lowest prices for superior article. Give a call
we are determined to give the best possible bar
gains.
orders may be ehatN Neh Bennett A Co.'S, Third ~,
and John y Edgsr's Grocery Main street.
auI9dlm 8. "A. DIoKEY co.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-12-12
COUGH NO MORE.

TRf SrRlCkLAND'S MELLIFLUOUS COUGH
BAISAM.
This ls the best and cheapest remedy for Coughs,
Colds, Hoaraeness, Asthma, WhoOping Cough, and
Consumption. Everybody who has tried this excel
lent balsam enthusiastically recommend It, hrs.
Mitchell, Barr street, Cincinnati, says she haa been
fearful sufferer with cough for many years, bad
not to be able walk up stars she took one bottle
OF this BAlsan, aud has been better since, and
advises idl VINO nave Coughs, ColdH and Asthma to
try this valuable Cough Ralsam. Fifty cents per bot
tie Sold by all druggists, and manufactured al No 8
east Fourth street, Cincinnati
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-12-12
LOOKS TIE DANGER IN THE FACE.

That he may gFaPpe with 10 wise man, that he
may study It's nature and paate its threatening. Tho
means OF pall!Aton At hand, Of easy access to all
10
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-12-12
Gu 40 x Ea v.

I EARNESTLY caution ali young men suffering
J. rom Nervous Debility, &C., against endangeriDg
their health by palronlng any Of the advertising
quscks You can fully recover by the methods used
by the advertiser, and BY hundreds Of others ana in
no other way. Read letter which will send you il
You will send me post paid envelope bearing your
address. Direct 40 HDWARD n. TRAVER,
de29dawGm Lock Box, Boston, Mass.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-12-12
SAP ONRF FKER.
on,
CONCENTRATED LYE !

FAMILY SDAP M TX EN.
wv 6bI makes high pr oes; 5eponifer helps to re
iueo them. Itmskes Soap for -Four cents pound
by using your kitchen grease
aas- CAUTION! As spurious Lyss are offered
also, DO arenl and only uuy the Patented article
put up in Iron cans all others being eoonterfefts
PENEsTLVAIlA SALT MANUFAGT'EG co.,
PhiiadeiPhts no. I2g walnut street.
FIttabUrg- st. and Duaussne Way.
uoiTdaW9n
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-12-12
BRAN DIES TUssILAGo
Is good for Public Speakers and Singers
TO CLEAR THE VOICE.
PILES PILES / PILES I
SURE CURE
PILES ! PILES PILES
A CERTAIN REMED

hverybody is being cured OF THIS distressing Dis.
ease by the use OF
DIR STRICKLAND'S PILE REMEDY
Read what sufferer says; Mr.. ]. p. Hazard, lea
second street. Cincinnati, says hs has been dreadful
sufferer with Piles fora long time. He had tried naary
everything, and could obtain rel ef q used nlot
ons-lourth OF pot OF DR.. STick Ian rs Pile In,ment
and II made complete cure He advises all who are
suffering 10 Try the remedy. -
Sold by all druggists. FIFTY CENTS PER POT
Manufactured at No. East Fourth street, Cincinnati
Ask for
STRICRLAND'S PILE REMEDY.
Sent g any part of the 81 ,tes on receipt OF 81.
nOl2dly
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ASSETS;

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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1864-12-21
The Negre Abolition Balls.
AROMATIC ARIsTocRAcY AND SHoD-
DY ARIsTooRAoY. tt. -


The blood royal of Africa and the sa-
BILE nobility generally are having high
old times in eur principal cities. A5o-
litien preachers, and legal leaguers firt
with the dusky damsels in ths.ball reoms,
and hob mob with the sable chiyalry over
choice wines.
At their soirees the ladies are radiant
with gold and spangled with diamonds,
and the gentlemen, sdiriferous with night
blooming cereus. are encased in the most
cxcruciating patent feathers and immac-
|ulate kids.
A reporter of the New York Mercusy
was present at enc of the balls gotten up
in honor Of the "Big Thing in Mary
land, and the selection of Lincoln. His
account is only little more extravagant
than those of the Tribune, Times and
Herald. We give some extracts which
will afford very correct idea of the ball,
and also of the Abolition atyle of report
ing them, save that the Mercury man j,
occasionally slightly facetious:
Precisely as the clock struck 12, the
violi.s called the assembly to order. A
bevy of gentlemen in open order strewed
the floor with cologne, and the dancing
commenced in good earnest.
Where all were beautiful, distinction
may seem iAviaious. We cannot, howey
err. refrain from mention Of Miss Wallace
of Philadelphia, considered by some t.
be belle ofthe heavy weights. Her com
/ maading fgure-say six feet two-wa
ssperbly arrayed in a black alpaca robe
corded with silver, la Militaire, at tn
waist and bosom. For part of the even
ing her consort was Mr.. Charles America
distinguished guest from Nassau, Ne,
Providence Island, " L., probably
bleckheaa runner The terpsichorsal
performance of these did justice to tAei
| size.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1864-12-21
wooDsFIEID MONROE COUNTY, OHIO. DECEMBER 2l, 1861
way, you may have the rest of the day to

way, you may have the rest Of the day to
yourself. a
edward few to the bank, and with his
sudden riches hastened to the market
where he purchased supply of prsvi-
sions such as he knew would be welcome
at home, and then made haste home to
announce his good fsrtune. Boo
weight seemed to fall off the hearts
Of mother and daughter as they heard his
hurried story, and Mrs. Jsnss thanked
God for bestowing upon her a son whose
good principles had brought them this
great relief
And Mr.. Hubbard slept none the worse
that night that at slight pscuniary sac
rifcs he had done a kind action, confirm
ed boy in his integrity, and gladdened a
struggling family. IF there were more
employers as oonsiderats as he, there
would be fewer dishonest clerks.
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LETTERS By FLAG or rkscs.

The following regulations relative ~
letters for the South under flag ef tr,ies
have bee. established by General Butler.
N.v,p. pers Throughout the csuatry will
de we'll to sopy them. = go 's2s
INspEcToR's OFFICE, .FlAa or TRrcx
Letters-Departmeat Of virEisia and
Nerth Carolina, Ft Monroe, Va. Dec. 6.
Rules and regulations geverhing sFias
Of Truce Letters, established y Major
Gen. B. r. Butler: ~
/ 1st. No letter must exceed oss page
sf a letter sheet, and must relate purely
to domestic matters.
I'd All letters (insluding rrisoners)
must be seat With Eve csnts passage ms
closed if to 80 to Richmond, and zen censs
[if beyend. s. -.
Sd. Every letter must sbs signed BY
the writer's name in full and tine r. o.
address.
4th. All letters must be itelos~a to
the Comma sding General Of the Depsrt-
ment, Va. and n. c., Fortress Monroe,
indorsed s'via. Flag Truce g =
5th No money win Be forwarded exs
eept to prisoners ofwar." 9 ss "
9th. All letters sent to Fortress Nor
roe without a strict compliance with these
rules will be transmitted to the Bead Lit
ter office. 5sasI fsisI esS sm
To THAw Ctr PUMrs. .-sA Reader, -
Salem, Wis, writes:--~I saw last spring,
in the Rural, somsthing about thawing
out pumps in wells asd preventing them
from freezing: When you ind your
pump is frozen up in the morning, put in
about pint of eemmon salt--coarse resck
is the best---and if it does not loosen it
In an hour, put in abeut one pint more,
and if it is not frozen more than thres
feet deep. in nine eases out Of ten il vlM
thaw it all loose"