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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-12-30
The Death of Minister Dayton.

The telegraph brings intelligence of the
death in Paris, on the II ult, of Hor.
Wn. L. Dayton, U. S. Minister at the
Court Of Louis Napoleon. His disease
was apoplcxy. No further particulars
are given.
Mr.. Dayton was born in Somerset
county, New Jersey, on the 18th of Feb.
1907, and had consequently nearly com.
peted his fifty-eighth year. He gradu-
ated at the College Of New Jersey in
1880. At the age of thirty he entered
political life, being elected to the upper
House Of the New Jersey Legislature
from Monmouth county, carrying with
him the entire Wing ticket in that in
teasely Democratic county. At the close
of this session, he was placed on the bench
of the Supreme Court. and proved one of
the most eminent Justices ever upon that
bench. After three years service he re-
sumed the practice Of his profession. In
ls42 he was appointed by Gov. Pennins-
ton to the National Senate. to fill va
cancy oo,asionsd by. the death Of Senator
Southard. The Legislature subsequently
confirmed this choice, and he served out
the uncxpired term. In 1915 he was
again elected for the full term of six
years. At the end Of this second term
the Democrats we're in power, and Judge
Dayton returned to the practice of law.
In 1856 he was placed upon the Repub-
ican Presidential ticket with Fremont
In 1861 he was nominated by President
Liacoln to the position of Minister to
France, and discharged the arduous du-
ties Of that post with marked ability aud
credit to the home government. The
country may we'll mourn the death of so
able and distinguished a statesman, patri-
OF, and champion at foreign court not
the most friendly to US.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-12-30

HANDS ON BosoMs.-A mischicvous
Yankee one day stopped before a shirt
mandatory, and read on card, hanging
ouside, these words: Hands on Bo.
SONS Wanted" He stepped inside, asked
to see the boss" which individual being
brought before him, he innocently inquir-
ed whether they wanted hands on bosoms.
"We do. sir" was the curt reply.
"Then I'm our man trot out your
females, and I'll take my pick"
"There seems to be some misunder-
standing here" remarked the proprietor.
Not to my thinking" replied the
Yankee you want hands Gu bosoms,
eh ?''
I'VE do"
"Nery good you see those hands p
said Yank, holding forth his two, which
were more remarkable for size than clean
illness.
II see them, certainly said the shirt
merchant, not comprehcnding the others
meaning.
GOOD again." said Yank. i" The
hands are here; now all we want is the
bosoms to put the hands on. So please
Jest trot out the feninines, and we'll
probably make trade"
The merchant explained tho meaning
of the sign, and the Yankee left, amid the
merriment of some three or four clerks.
The proprietor took in his sign soon after,
AID when he hung it out again, it read
thus Wanted, good shirt bosom max
nrSn
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-12-30
Fill Your Own Place,

1t takes all sorts of characters, says
the late Professor Wilson, to complete
this great world-drama. and somebody
must act them. mother words, believe
that every man has his place in the world,
and that he was made specially for that
place. 1t is only by earnestly flliag
that place that he fulGls his destiny,
and answers the end for which Gvd
created him. Confusion and disappoiat.
mcnt only arise from our efforts to get
into some other place than the one for
which we are iatcaded. The change Of
our choice is limited by The character
God has given to US, and the circun-
stances by which he hath surrounded ne.
and which have modified that character,
and developed those faculties. Each
man is created with certain possibilities
which determine the direction he must
20, and the height to which he may rise.
We need not, therefore, remain in doubt.
Our path is so plainly marked out for us.
that we need not seek long for it, it We
have willing hearts and willing hands to
do it,,
rsNo man is born into The world whose work
Is not born with him; there is always work
And tools to work withal, fer those who WILL"
The same power that created you. and
trained you for your work, has brought
that work for you. Do not 60 out Of
your way to seek for something grand OF
imposing to do, but take up at once tho
simplest and plainest duty that lies before
you, and you will not 60 wrong. Do not
stand waiting for signs and wonders to
reveal to you what God would have yoa
do, but listen to the voices within you
aid around you calling you to work.
Trust those voices, have faith ia hsmble
things; then God will seek you, and light
and strength be given to you ss your
path opens wider and higher before your.
advancing footsteps. believe God calls
men to humble duties as well as great
ones, for to Rim al! duty is equally
great and woe be to him who disregards
that call. We are willing to recognise
this call to the ministry then why not
the other pursuits of life 7 Is preaching
the gospel the only duty thought re-
cognizcs ? Is it because We wait for God
to manifest himself in the lightning and
thunder that We fail to hear His voice in
our hearts, and in the indication of cir.
cumstances about US, and thus 60 astrsy.
cropping our way bindly, hnd stumbling
on our way in darkness and doubt No
man ever accomplished much who had
not this idea of vocation, who did not
feel that he was called of God to do that
very thing.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-12-30
Courting.
By JOSH BILLINGS.

Courtins is a luxury, it is a salad, Il
is ise water, it is beveridgc, it is tho
pla spell ov the soul. Courting il like 2
little springs ov soft water that steals but
from under rock at the fut Of a noun.
tain and run down the hill side by side
singing and dansing and spattering each
other, eddyns and frothing aud kaska.
ding under the bank, now full ov sun and
now full ov shadder, till meby tia jine
and then tha 60 slow. Courting is like
Strawberries and cream. wants to be did
slow, then you get the Haver. l hev saw
folks git ackquaintcl, fall in luv, git
married, settel down and git tew wurk, in
weeks from date.
Perhaps it IL best shud state sum
good advice tew young men, who are
about to court with final view 10 matri.
mony, az it waz. In the fust phase young
man, yu want tew git yuro system awl
rite, and then find a yung woman who is
willing to be courted on the square. The
next thing is tev find out how old she IL,
which yu kan dew bi asking her aad she
will sa that she z 10 years, and this ~
will find won't be far lrom out ov tho
wa. The next best thing il tev begiu
moderate; say onse every mite in the
week for the fust & months, in.ressing
the dose az the pashient seems to require
it, 1t iz fust rate va tew court tho
girls mother lectle on the start, for
there is one thing woman never despiscs
and that is leetle good courting. it it il
dun stfikly on the square. After the fast
year yu will begin tew be we'll ackquaint.
ed and will begin tew like the Dizziness.
Thare is one thing alwus advise, and
that is not to swop fotograi,s oftener than
ousc in 10 dasc, unless yu furgit how tho
gal looks.
OCCASIONALLY yuwant ,tew look sorry
and draw in yure wind as the ~ had .
pane, this will set the gal tew teasing yu
tcw find out what ais yu. Evoaing
meetings are a good thing to tend, it will
keep yure religion in tune; and thea if
the gal happens tew be thare bi acksident
she kan ask yu tew go hum with her.
Ii yu will court years in this wa.swl
the time on the square, if yu don't 81 it
is lectlc the slickest time in yure life.
yu kan git meazured for hat at mi ex.
pence, and pa for it. Don't court for
mummy, nor bu'y, nor re!ashuns, these
things are just about as onsartin 40 the.
kerosene lie refining bizzness, liable tow
get out ov repare and bust up At ensy
mint. '7 -
| Court gal for fun, for the ux, ~
bear her, for the vartuc and bizspsee
there is in her; court her for q wife and
mu,her, court Lcr as yu wWi court .
farm for the strength ov the sile. and the
parfeckshun ov the title (; court her ~
tho she want a iu!c, AND ~. another |;
court her in the kitehca, in tho parloP.
over the wash tub. and at the piannsr:
court this wa. young man, and if J y don't
git a good wife the ialt WON'T bs in the
counting. ..... ..ssl..iH sf'F
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-12-30
The Davenport Brothers Out
done by an Acrobat.

The sooner the Davenport brothers
give up their claim to spiritual aid in do
ing their rope tricks the better. A young
acrobat named Redmond, at Astley's, in
London, does the same feats much more
cleverly, as thus described "A stoat
Manila rope, rather thicker than that
used by the brothers Davenport, and some
twenty yards in length, after being care.
fully examined, was handed to two of the
gentlemen present, who proceeded to tie
up Mr.. Redmond. His hands were not
tied close together behind his back, but
pinioned to his sides, apparently in the
most secure fashion. The rope was then
passed round his arms and body and
round and between his legs. During the
operation there seemed to be good deal
Of rigidity in his limbs, and he breathcd
heavily. When the tying was~complete,
be was placed in q sack, the mouth of
which was tied over his head. A screen
was then placed between him and the
spectators the noise Of the unloosing of
ropes was heard, and in few minutes
Mr.. Redmond stepped forth perfectly
free. with the rope in his hand and the
sack at his feet. He explained that the
greater part of the time had been occu-
pied not in freeing himself, but in UNITY
ing the knots of the rope after he was
loose. Another performance then took
place. Mr.. Redmond's hands were tied
together in front of him-the rope being
passed round the wrists and securely
knotted in front of Kim. Dir. Redmond
proposed that the knots should be scaled,
but it vas not thought necessary. Be-
tween his arms thus bound together at
the wrist cord was passed, coming over
the rope, and acting as check on it.
Both ends Of this cord were held by the
gentlemen who had tied the rope, and
who also held the ends of the rope itself.
The screen was placed in position, and in
about minute and half the cord which
had been passed between the arms and
over the rope was loosed, whilst Mr..
Redmond's wrists were still fastened to-
gcther. Again Mr.. Redmond retired be-
hind the screen, and that instant the
ropes round his wrists fell away and he
was free. Manifsstly he had slipped his
hands through them. Mr.. Redmond re-
tired again behind the screen with the
ropes. In about four, or at most five
minutes, he called for the screen to be
removed. That was done and he was
seen bound in the most extraordinary
manner, legs, arms, body and wrist, being
swathcd in the rope. The gen.
tlemen who had tied him previously were
invited to unite him, and attempted to
do so, but failed utterly. Apparently it
would have required hours for unaccus-
toned fingers to accomplish the task
The knots utterly batflcd all attempts at
their unravelment. At last the task was
given up in despair. The screen was
gain put round Mr.. Redmond, and in
about three minutes he stepped forth un-
bonnd, with tho rope free from knots in
his hand. lie seemed much exhausted,
streamed down his face, and
his breathing was much accelerated. In
answer to questions, he said the tricks re-
quired great strength for their accom-
piishment."
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-12-30
ABOUT MILKING AND TALKING, 4

ABOUT MILKING AND TALKING, A cor.
respondent asks: "D6es it effect the
quantity of milk COW will give if con-
yersaton is carried on between mixers
when milking?" We do not think there
is any doubt about it-especially where
the dairy is made up of young cows
We would not have loud-talking mixer
in the stable. And it would be better
without doubt. if conversation were
entirely tabooed when milSing. We re-
m 'mbcr some years ago dairyman as.
serted at meeting Of farmers club.
that he had discharged man because he
would talk and interrupt the milking in
his dairy, and that in three days the in-
crease in milk as equal to the mans
wages. Such are important facts, If
establishad.-[ Rural New Yorker.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-12-30

Mr.. EDITOR Il enclose n copy of a
letter from soldier i'll the field to a lady
friend, which is only one of many such re-
ceivcd by the patriotic ladies of our town
showing how truly the efforts of the ladies
in this direction are appreciated by those
for whom so many of the noble women of
the North have been laboring. to tighten
the burdens of the soldier, and to cheer
him in his self-imposed exile for the pres
ervatlon of all that is dear to an American
citizen. Will you please insert this letter
in your columns for the encouragement Of
those who have done, and are still doing
for the soldier. Yours truly,
II
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-12-30
Penobscot, Dec. Sd, 1864.
"19tb Me. Vols. Nov. 18th. 6.

"19th Me. Vols. Nov. 18th, GA.
FRIEND NELLIE If such you will al
low me to call you, am much obliged to
YOU for the '.housewife" received through
Lieut.. G. =. w. Could the patriotic
ladies of tho North know how great good
they have done and are still doing they
would he greatly encouraged in their work
for the soldiers. 1t is sweet comfort for
us to know that we are not forgotten by
those We are striving for.
When my own town (Thomaston) proves
untrnc, it is a great comfort to know the
ladies are true, patriotic and self-sacrific-
ing. BE assured your labors will be re-
wardcd in time, and IF you do not see
the Immediate benefits of your labOrs, time
will prove how truly your labors were ap-
preciatcd by those far from home and all
its comforts. When the weary marches
and more weary fights are over, then will
you know the result of what EyOu with
thousand others have done for the soldier.
AS the soldier opens the housewife, thought
is busy and in imagination he visits the
circle where it was made, and longs for
the time to come when he can again enter
similar circles, and join similar scenes. and
listen to the tones of loved ones. In his
heart lie thanks YOU, and is encouraged to
more manfully perform the arduous, and
dangerous duties deyolving upon him. l
shall keep the comforting" and its con-
tents as long as | can, hoping it may last
my term of service, two years one month
and a few days.. do not wish you to
think however, | have not been out here
longer, | came ont here in 1861. early in
the commencement and have been at the
front ever since. | will not write more to-
day. for | have small chance.
Hoping yoH are enjoying the choicest
blessings of heaven, remain as l have
ever tried To be, defender of truth and
beauty. W. NJ. Ii. 10Th Me. Vols,
Washington, d. c
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-12-30
EASY AGAIN.
EASY AGAIN.

"Thank God, l am easy again. said
Mr.. Freely, who had suffered for nine
months with Rheumatism. The FIRST ap.
plication Of Railways Ready Relief re-
licved him from pain, the following day
he was able to walk, in q weeks time he
resumed his business as engineer. Rad
ways Ready Relief will cure Rheuma.
tism, Neuralgia, Gout, Stains, Sprains
Burns, Scalds, Sore Throat, ueahache
and all other pains. Relief is afforded
in few minutes.
Every house should be supplied with a
bottle. With this remedy 10 use in case
Of accidents or sudden attacks Of disease
life may bc saved. Price 25 cts. pei
bottle. Scld by druggists.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-12-30

and l came to an understanding. It
might have been-I cannot tell-great
events sometimes originate in small
causes.
Florencc-dear little wife - for she
has sustained that relation to me for Eve
years and if she bas not cured Of
my bashfulness, she has at least broken
me of its extreme folly. To other men
afflicted as I was with constitutional shy
ness. l can console ntiousIy recommend
my course. Don't be rfraid /; the ladies
admire courage, and "none but the brave
deserve the fair"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-12-30

RRowN's BRONCHIAL TRocuEs. From
the Medical Director of tho General
Hospital, Benton Barracks, near st..
Louis,~ March s, 1862.
Messrs. John |. Brown h Son.. Boston,
Mass. "Use of your far.famed and most
ssrviceable 'Troches' is being made in the
hospital of which I have charge, and with
very beneficial and decided results in al.
laying bronchial irritation and msrbid
sensitivensss of mucous membrane Of
CLOTHS and parts adjacent"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-12-30

-Tae following caps the climax ef
bets A young lady ip East Vineens. Pa.
had an offer Of laaeriagc from yousg
gentleman. as follows: That if General
Mcclellan vas elected, he would marry
her, to which she acceded cnd il b. wss
not elected, she was t. remain single NJ
years longer.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-12-30

:. All, how is Gold To-day ?'

There was time, when il We met
A friend upoa tho street,
Tie talked on common themcs-the war,
The cold, or else the heat,
And took an interest in sne's health:
That time has passed away;
Now, no ono asks us how we do,
But, "uow is gold today
These words pcrvadc the atmosphere,
A. weddings, funerals, balls,
No matter where, spon your car
The anxious question falls.
Tos 60 TO see the girl you love,
To drive your cares away
you kiss, and then she swss,ly says:
"oh! how is gold to-day p
If gold Is up, OF gold is down,
What good for me to know!
There Is no jingle In my purse,
Ny fsnds afe sfasa qa,.
And 90 hate the endless cry,
And long to soar aVay
To lands Of peace where no ono asks,
"Well, how Il goii teddy"
(N. Y. Post.
Urbana union. [volume] (Urbana, Ohio) 1862-1872, 1864-03-09
Keep the Birth Days.

a WESTERN exchange makes the fol
lowing excellent suggestions, which must
meotthe appreciation Of all youthful read
ers. We trust they viii also be received
with favor BY the 'old folks It says:
Keep tie birth days roIigiously; they
belong exclusively to, and are treasured
among tbs sweetest memories Of home.
Do not Ie. any thing prevent some token,
be it ever so small, that it be remember
ed. Birth days are great events to chill
dren. For one day they are heroes. The
special pudding orcake IS made for them;
a new Jacket or trousers, with pockets,
or the first pair of boots, are donned
and big brothers and sisters sink into in
significance beside little Charlie who IS
six today and is going to be man.
sIothers who have half dozen little
ones to care for are apt to neglect birth
days; they come too Often-sOmetimes
when they are nervous but if they
only knew how much such souvenirs are
cherished by their pet Susy Or Harry
! years afterwards, when far away from the
hearthstone and they have none to re,
mind them that they have added one
more year to the perhaps weary round
of life, or to wish them, in old fashion
ed phrase, many happy returns % theu
birth day they would never permit any
cause to step between them and moth
pr's nriVilepe
Urbana union. [volume] (Urbana, Ohio) 1862-1872, 1864-03-09
wYNKooP's ICELAND PEcroRA1,

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The Rev J J. Potter certhes, that have
used DR. Wynkoop's Pectoral for several years,
myself and in my family, for severe Pulmon-
airy Complaints, and have recommended it to
many others, and have never seen its equal
Rev. J. j. Potter, Brooklyn, n Y
Hundreds and thousands Of important tps-
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| Full descriptions. recommendations and d.
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Sold hy all principal Druggists.
1 Prepared by Dr. R. D Wynkoep, and sold
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Urbana union. [volume] (Urbana, Ohio) 1862-1872, 1864-03-09
Our Storg-Grurr,
THE Dutch MERCHANTS,

On the evening Of the 20th of Janue-
~. 1895. the city Of Amsterdam was
thrown into an unusual state of hustle
and confusion by the entrance of the
French army under Pichegru. While
the troops, with stacked arms. awaited
their billets and rations, the citizens has
tened to illuminate in honor of their ar
rival, and in spite of the piercing cold,
thronged to welcome the heroes.
Amid- the general reioieiugs one alone
remained with closed doors and darken
ed windows. II was the dwelling Of the
wealthy merchant Werden, who, wholly
occupied in business. cared little for poll
tics, still less for the arrival of the French,
and was far too careful Of his money to
waste it like his neighbors in illumina-
tions.
Wrapped in his fur dress gown, a seal
skin cap drawn closely over the few gray
hairs time had left upon his head, he had
wheeled his easy chair close to the chin
ney, and he rubbed his hands over the
bright coal fire, seeming lost in revery,
from which neither the beer can nor the
long clay pipe on the table at his side
had power to rouse him.
All at once the silence was interrupt,
ed by a violent ring at the house bell
The old man started, and turning to q
stout, red-cheeked servant, who, seated
at respectful distance, was occupying
herself in knitting stocking
See who it is, Jacqueline,' said he
that comes to disturb US at this unrea
sOnable hour In few minutes tai
young man entered, and throwing of hii
cloak saluted the old man as father.
'Hali5 it you, Wilhelm? did no
expect you back so soon,
L have just returned from Brock.
replied the other, and should have ar
rived long ago, had not the road been 81
incumbered with troops and idIers.'
Have you seen Van Elberg?'
Yes answered the young man, taking
his seat by the fire, and he consents t.
my union with his daughter, but refuse
to give more than 1000 ducats for he
dowry.
Then he may keep both. dueats. an
daughtea,' said the merchant angrily.
But consider, father
Consider what?' interrupted Werber
There is nothing to consider. I knor
that at your age love Outweighs golc
but time will teach you that when power
ty comes in at the door, love soon file
through the window
Ye, father, argued the young mai
Van Elberg is one Of the richest me
in the country, and sooner, or later h
daughter must have his fortune
Tut, tut said Werden. Van Elber
e Knows well what heis about, but cunnin
as be is, he shall not put bad bargai