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A Catholic Organ on the Just Pu,buo..
of the 4 20 ssins of Mr. I,innnI Ihment

The Unirerse, the leading Roman ,.bo
lie organ Of Pennsylvania, published in II
adelphia, says of the trial of the assass,.
of President Lincoln:
'f we have read the trial with corree
judgment, the hanging and imprishife
were deserved and if we do not mtake
the public feeling, there is a universalap-
proval of the way in which things haveeen
brought to a close. The evidence ofthe
President s murder IS not clearer thanhat
the condemned were real conspiratorand
abetters in it, and the nation is too jusaot
to ratify the sentence pronounced aglst
them. 80 much for an unjustifable trein,
and a foul deed of blood done in its intet!
We regret that there was woman inhe
tragedy, and that that woman was Oh
olic But when women consplre and ct
treason and murder, and silence the tdl- |
jugs of the Church in their own hes,
nothing can be said in their defence"
We commend this frank approval die
action Of the Administration, in the DO
sal made Of the assassins, to the alton
and consideration of the Copperhead rn-
ais which have been appealing to the gu
dices of the Catholics of this countbe
cause woman protesting that faith one
Of the guilty conspirators and was lged
for her crime, in the hope of makinpital
against the authorities, and thereby sgth-
ening the Democratic party. The rerse j
can see no reason why a Catholic woi who c
became murderess, should not begged,
but our latter day saints of cop !
perhead persuasion are ready to r this t
or any other truth likely to vindicastice,
if resistance promises success to tboliti- Il
cal Vaccinations i
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selset 2oetry.
SMILE AND BE ooNTENTBD.

The world grows old and men grow cold
TO each while seeking treasure;
And what with want, and care, and toll,
We scarce have time for pleasure.
But never mind that is a loss
Not much to be lamented
Life rolls on gaiIy, if we will
But smile and be content,d.
II we are poor and would be rich,
1t will notbe by pining;
No steady hearts and hopeful minds
Are life's bright silver lining
There's ne'er man that dared to hope,
Hath of his choice repented
The happiest souls on earth. are those
Who smile and be contented-
When grief doth come TO rack the heart,
And fortune bids US sorrow,
From hope we may blessing reap,
And consolation borrow
IF thoTns will rise where roses bloom,
1t cannot be prevented;
So make the best Of life you can,
And smile and be contented
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z licensed -AUCTIoSEER.
E-< VI BLOOM, of Pike township. desires to in
form his friends and the public generally that he
has taken out License as an AUCTI0NEER, and
the county at the shortest notice and ut the most
reasonable charges address, either personally
or by letter. either at Gurwensyille or Bloom
ingyille May l, 1865. If.
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a Model Report. f."

Speaking of post-masters' renlius Of
one that figured over In Fulton co in the
reign OF old Buck. He was appd, and
withal little unsettled in his INSPECT
ing the duties of his position, wi mark
parenthetically, involved about z dol
lars business yearly. Mr. Jenkipr such
was his name-had read the lotions
sent him, that he must make aarterly
report to head quarters. " Sen the
time came to report to headers he
''spread himself" on the follow
fulton co ills. july 1856
mr.. james Buehanin presidei the u
nited States Deer sir Been req by the
Instructions of this post Offid report
quarterly now herewith foolf pleasin
duty by reportin as follows; Tlrvestin
has been goln on peertly and m the ma
bors have got the cuttin aboutsheat is
hardly average crop on rolir! corn is
yellerish and won turn out Ihan ten
or fifteen booshil to the aker lealth of
the commonly is only tolerabklls hav
in brokin out about 2 and hles from
here THAR is powerful awakerthe sub
jec of religun in the Potts neilood and
many souls are bein Made to heir sins
forgiyln miss nancy Smith a abor had
twins day before yesterday. themis
supposed to be a seven monls poor
scraggy thing and wont live day this
is all have to report the i ar. give
my rsps to mrs. Buchaninsubscribe
myself yoors Trooly. Atkins
7ft t5st ts15 IN m at-cO ILLS
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rs,o CoMsu uMPT1vEs.-su sufferers with Co

THNO COMSU MPT1FES.-Sufferers with Con-
H. sumption, Asthma. Bronchitis or any dis
case of the Throat or Lungs viii be cheerfuly
furnished. without charge, with the remedy by
the use of which the REV. EDWARD A. WILSON.
OF Williamsburg, New York, was completely re-
stored to health, after having suffered several
years with that dread disease Consumption. To
Consumptive sufferers, this remedy Is worthy of
an immediate trial. 1t win cost nothing and
may be the means of their perfect restoration.
Those desiring the same will please address REV
EDWARD A. WILSON l65 SoUrH SECOND STREET
WILLIAMSBURG, Kings county, New York.
Aup IS65-6tf
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PROPERTY AT PRI-

VATE SALE.-The undersigned offers for
sale, his house and lot on Market street. in Clear
tied-a desirable residence for a small family.
Aso<4 town lots, known the Brick yard lots, -
under good fence, and on which there is sufficient
clay to make from 100000 to 100000 brick. For
further particulars and terms apply to
Aug 9 1855. 3m-pd ~ WM. JONES'
y b. Two stoves are also for sale.
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LsXECUToR'S gNoTlCE.-Letters testa-
~ mentary on the estate of Peter Stoaffer late
Of Burnside township, Clearfeld county, Pa, decd
having been granted TO the undersigned, all per-
sons indebted TO said estate requested to make
immediate payment, and those having claims "a
gainst the same will present them properly au-
thentieated for settlement
SARAH ANN ST0AFFER
Aug I6 1855. Executrix
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A MOST IMPORTANT DIsCOyERyr

IN INTERESTING TO AGENTS. FARMERs. Asp La
bIEs--We are making a single machine which
combines the best and cheapest portable Wine
and Cider Press, the dryest Clothes Wringer, and
most powerful Lifting Jack in the world 1t is
the only press adapted to making Apple Cham
paign, which is now regarded as one of the most
wanted in every county, to whom we viii bold
gu out such inducements as to insure 81 O00 before
Chrlstmas The first one making application
rom any county shall have the exclusive agency.
5uii particulars, terms, etc, by Circular. Ad-
dIess, - HALL REED COT
aug ., 1885 Ne IS Liberty St, n. Y.
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A UGTIoNEER.- The undersigned having
IA been Licenced Auctioneer, would inform
the citizens of Glearfield county that he viii at
tend to calling sales in any part of the county,
whenever called upon. Charges moderate.
Address. NATHANIEL RISHELy
Feb. -. 1850 ClearfeId Pa.
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JETM ALBERT q BROS, Dealers in Dry Goods,
~ { rOceries, Hardware, Queensware, Flour,
Pacon. etc Woodlani, Clearfeld county, Penn a.
Also, extensive dealers in aIlkinds of sawed lum
Der Shingles and square timber. Orders soici
ted Woodland Aug. 10th, 1858.
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TJnoMAs ". MOORE Land Surveyor and Con
veyancor, Office at his residence, ! mile cast
Deeds and Other instruments of writing neatly
executed June 7th, lS65-ly.
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Thesentence of death has been pronounced
upon Howard Rupert, convicted in the
Cumberland county court, = last April, of
murder In the first degree, by the shooting
of Wilson T. Vanasdalen.
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: UCTIONEER.-Th undersigned having
"a been Licensed an Aoctioneer, would inform
thecitizens of Cearfeid county that he will at
tend to calling sales, in any part of the county
whenever called upon. Charges moderate
.3s Address, JOHN MQUILkIN,
Nav IL Bower Po.. Clearfeld CO.. Pa.
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TEENS oFrnE JOURNAL.

The RAPrsaAN's JoURSAL is published on We'd
enesday at So 90 per annum in advance ADyER-
rIsEMExTs inserted at 81 30 per square, for three
or less insertions-Ten lines (orless) counting a
square. For every additional insertion 90 cents.
4 deduction will be made to yearly advertisers.
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a,llsinesa dlireetoya.

IRWIN BROTHERS, Dealers in Square Sawed
| Lumber Dry Goods, Groceries Flour, Grain,
40 &c, Burnside Pa, Sept %, 1868.
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The new correspondents Of the London
Times calls the ladies' parlor in the Ameri.
can hotels chamber Of horrors. -
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I ARRIMER & TEST, Attorneys at Law, Clear
Z 1 field Pa VIII attend promptly to all legal
and other business entrusted to their care in Clear
field and adjoining counties. August o, 1885.
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DICHARD AOsSOP, Dealerin Foreign and Do
/ mestic Dry Goods, Groceries, Flour, Bacon
liquors, &c Room on Market street, few doors
west o. J0UrNat . 6iee, Clearfeld, Pa. April
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Il p MEN Ally Atto7aeyat Law, Clearield,
81 Pa IFaedces in cIeaIieId and adjoining
counties. 0Gice innew brick building of } Boyn-
II. 2d street, one door south of Lanichs Hotel
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TyuHOMAs J. MCCULLOUGH, Attorney at Law,
Ciearfeld, Pa Office, east of the "Clearfeld
90. Bank. Deeds and other legal instruments pre-
pared with promptness and accuracy. July D.
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FREDERICK LEITZINGER, Manufacturer of
= IL kinds of Stone-ware. Clearfeld, Pa Or
-ders Observation-Disclosures or retail. Jan. L, 1868
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TAR NJ WOODS, PRACucIyG PHYSICIAN, and
ID Examining Surgeon for Pensions,
Office, South west corner of Second and cherry
Sueft C,earfe!d Pa January q, 1853
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yOHN GUELICH Manufacturer of all kinds of
sS Cabinet-ware Market street, Clearfield, Pa,
He also makes to order Collins on short notice and
attends funerals with q hearse. AprlO, 59.
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rE7ILLIAM f IRWIN, Marketstreet, Clearfeld,
w Pa. Dealer in Foreign and Domestic Mer,
chanaise Hardware, Queensware, Groceries, and
family articles generally NOV. 10
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J P KRATZER, dealer in Dry Goods Cloth
81 ing Hardware Queensware, Groceries Pro
yisf rs &c. Front Street, above the Academy,
CIeai field Pa April n
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|tRANS & BARRETT, Attorneys at Law, Clear
1 field. Pa May l3, 1853
Ii GRAMS. : f:-: WALTER BARRETT.
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n OBERTJ WALLACE, Attorney at Law. Clear
IlJ field, Pa Office in Shaw's new row, Market
street. opposite Naugles Jewelry store May 70.
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f. NAUGLE, Watch and Clock Maker, and
Z. dealer in Watches, Jewelry' &c. Room IN
Graham row, Market street. NOV ~.
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BUCHER SWOOPE, Attorney at Law Clear
feId Pa Of;ee in Grahams Row, four doc s
west of Graham Boyntons store. Nov. TO-
The weekly union record., 1865-06-03

THs WoyDERs or oCS CoUSrRY.-Ibe be
greatest cataract in the world Is The Falls q
Nisgara. where the water from the great up
per lakes forms river three quarters OF . miis
10 width, and theu, being Suddenly contracted.
plungeS ever the rocks 10 two columns 20 The
depth Of 20 feet each.
The greatest cave ~ the world j. the Nam
moth Cave 10 Kentucky. where any one can
make yoysge on wsiers Of 4 ss5,eFrsnean
river snd catch fish without eyes
The greatest river in the world is ihe Mis-
sjSsippi, which is Too miles 10 length.
The larges, valley 10 the world Is ;he a.
ley Of the Mississippi. Il contains 5000
square miles, and IS ore Of the most fertile
and profitable regions Of The globe.
The largest lake in the world is LAke Sd
perior, which is truly au inland sea, beiag 900
miles long.
The greatest natural bridge 10 the world $
the Natural Bridge over Cedar Greek, 80 NIr-
ginia 1t exteuds across chasm thirty feet
10 width and 250 feet 10 depth, 81 the bottom
Of which the creek flows.
The greatest mass Of solid iron 10 the world
Is the lrun Mountain in Missouri. IL Is $50
feet high and two miles in circuit.
he largest number Of whale ships 10 the
world are sent OFT from \atncket and New
Bedford.
The greatest grain port in the world is
Chicago.
The greatest aqued-ct in the world is tie
Croton Aqueduci IN New York. LIS length
Is 40 miles, and its cnst twelve and a ball
millions.
The largest deposits Of Anthracite coal in
the world are iU Pennsylvania m.ues of
which supply the market with millions Of tons
Annually, and appear 10 be ineXhausuble.
All these it may be observed. are Americsn
Institutions. In contemplation Of them Who
will not acknowledge tha, ours Is a great
country.
The weekly union record., 1865-06-03

Cir EoUT-When General Sherman was 10
command at Benton Barracks, ST. Louis, be
was in the habit of visiting every part OF that
institution, and making himself familiar with
everv thing that was going on. He wore an
old brown coat and "stove-pipe" hat, and
was not generally recognized By the minor Of
6cials or the soldiers. One day while walking
through the grounds be met with soldier who
was umercifully beating a mule,
Stop pounding that mule" said the Gen
eral.
Cit eoutr" said the soldier, in blissful ig-
norauce OF the person to whom be was speak
ing.
Il tell you to stop y" reiterated the General
You mind your business and | will mind
mine replied the soldier, continuing his hauE
movement upon the mule.
Il tell you again to stop" said General 5
DO you know who am? am Genera
Sherman"
That's played out ~ said the soldier. "Ev
cry man who comes along here with an oil
brown coat and stove pipe hat on, claims to b
General Sherman"
1t is presumed that for once General Shei
man considered himself outHsnked.
The weekly union record., 1865-06-03

He msy go to the duce; I'll jump on, oi
. the widow 6rst"
Why, yen wretch, We shall be ruined.r
What Of ii7 | wish I had really been
badly wounded, give you nv word for it,
Alas I'm afraid its the only way TO get
cut of this scrape.'
Much obliged to you"
If you Only would =
Il, is time enough yet, perhaps -
~Wen?s
The wife Of Brutus. on 8 Ike occasion, in
, hicted desperate wound Oh herself
What have I got to do with that"
Don't you understand. nv dear friend p
"Ah. horrible | shudder at the thought.
You are so fond of me, that yeu are very vii
ing 10 shed my blood and the frightened
patient raised himself up in bed
Come, come, try 10 be reasonable"
" ou are troublesome do you think I'm
going TO throw away my life TO serve you {?
Think Of something else. l should Ike very
much TO oblige you-but in such a way
never. I'd die first"
Only think what it is you object to only
two little wounds-a they only lock natural,
its all sufficient Come, my dear fellow. say
you agree TO it."
tS'i HOu az atu duu aSAiu, Won l.
" Come now, be clever, I've an easy hand,
and the surgeon will be tired waiting"
:" / suppose you think it will be fne fun for
me-"
"Oh. what fuss you make about couple
Of little stratches! II kindness and friendship
cannot touch your obstinate heart, let's see
what force will do And thereupon the friend
seized bis sword the patient lodged the first
blow, eaped to bis feet, snatched up the other
weapon, and attacked his aggressor furioasly.
The soldier, hearing the scutfie, rushed into the
room and succeeded, not without trouble, in
separating the combatants. when he found, to
bis great surprise, that it was not the sham pa
tient that needed help, but his friend, till now
safe and sound whom the dying man had
pinked just below the ,horax."
Il thought" SAD the soldier. d" that these
gentlemen were too polite TO give me ali the
trouble of coming for nothing"
The wouded man was soon cured and the
mattress stuffed full OF English goods, well re-
paid the soldier for his medical services
The weekly union record., 1865-06-03
THE UNION RECORD.
0R0VILLE. SATURDAY. JUNE 8.
Mountain Correspondence.

Coycow VALLEY, Mag u, 1865
Ms. EpIroR Il observe in your valuable
paper the announcement of W. II. R. Thomas,
ESQ, as a candidate for Recorder, subject to
the decision of the Union County Convention.
While the announcement was altogether un-
expected, believe properly appreciate the
desire of Mr. Thomas to serve his fellow citi.
zens 10 that capacity, and would teke occasion
to say that be is undoubtedly as well qualified
and deserving as perhaps any other man in
Butte county. 1t is proper to add that Mr.
Thomas has served 10 almost every county
official capacity, both in the Atln,ic States
and California and is familiar with the routine
of business. deem this but just, in order
that those who have seen the announcement in
the RECORD, and who are in favor Of rota.
tion in efice " when not opposed to the inter-
ests of the people, may understand to some ex-
tent the merits upon which Mr.. Thomas rests
his claims. This is not written in the spirit
of personal friendship, but as a simple act of
justice to all concerned.
The rain which fell here last week was
copious, and of vast benefit TO the growing
crops in this section as also to some extent TO
the mining community. Had it not come,
hay and all crops not favorably situated for
irrigation, must have proven a failure. As it
is, if the remainder Of the season proves favor
able, an average crop will probably be har-
vested. S.
The weekly union record., 1865-06-03
JEFF. Davis---Blast Him.

A soldier Of Sherman 5 army found the folloHiu:
.reface and poetry in a rebel newspaper, which b
licked ap On battle deld near Eden's Station q
be Georgia Central Railroad ]
The following lines were taken from the hoii
{ dead Yankee on the battle Eela Of Reanl : Sta
ion. by Georgia soldie- belonging 10 Young
ligade
Oh. nav that cuSs. Jef. Davis, feat
On open sea. in open boat,
Ii Iceland eold without coat.
Glory Ha,lelWaA
Without compass. sail OF oar,
\ million miles away from shore,
Where mighty waves like mountains roar,
Glory Halielujah!
May sharks devour him stem and stern.
A whale engut him down IN tarn.
And the devil get the whole concern,
Glory Halleiaiah.
Oh. NAV the cursed traitor dwell
In darkest pits Of deepest he'll.
And gnash his teeth, and groan and yell,
Glory HAllelujah
And mid his roarS and frantic cries
Oh, make eternal ashes rise,
Aud blow forever in his eyes.
Glory Hallelujah
In burning birthstone may he be.
Halle-Halelujah,
While little devils dance in glee
Then lock the door and lose the key.
Glory Halelujah,
The weekly union record., 1865-06-03

THs LAUGH oF WoNAS.-A woman has 10
natural gilt more bewi,ebing Ihan sweet
laugh. 1t is like the sound OF flutes on water
1t leads from her in a clear, sparling riil ; aud
the heart that hears it feels as il bathed 10 the
cool. exhilerating spring. Have you ever par.
sued an unseen fugitive through trees, led on
by fairy laugh. row here now there, now
lost, now found? We have. Ard NC are
pursuing that wandering voice 10 day. some
times II comes to us in the midst OF care or
sorrow or irksome business, and then we turn
ay aud isten, and hear II ringing through
the room like silver bell. with power 10 scare
away the evil spirit Of mind How much We
owe to that sweet laugh II turns the prose
TO poetry it filings showers of sunshine over
the darkness OF the wood in which We are
travelling it touches with delight over our
sleep, which is no more the image Of death,
but is consumed with dreams that are the
shadows Of immortality.
The weekly union record., 1865-06-03

THERE is no feeling Of rivalry or jealousy
between Grant and Sherman. They were
warm friends when the shafts Of malice threat
ened to end the career of the one or the other
and the same relation continues now that they
occupy the chief places 10 the affections Of the
nation. When Sherman was in Savannah. a
toadying civilian ventured upon a mild denun-
citation of the military abilities OF the Lieuieu-
ant General. 1t won't do. SIR" said Shor-
man, it won't do, sir Grant is a great
general. He stood by me when | was crazy,
and | stood by him when he was drunk. and
now. by Cd. sir, we stand by each other '
Good for Sherman
The weekly union record., 1865-06-03

THE SHORTEST WAY.-Some twelve years
ago, Napoleon, Indiana, was celebrated for
two things, one for the csrousing propensities
of its citizens, and the other for the great uum
Der of cross roads in its vicinity. 1t appears
that an Eastern collector had stopped al Day
ton to spend the night. and get some informa-
ton respecting bis future course. During the
evening he became acquainted with an old dro-
yer, who appeared well posted as TO the geog-
rapby of the country, and the collector thought
be might as well inquire in regard 10 the best
roote 10 different points 10 which be was Ges-
tined.
i wish to 90 to Greenfield" said the col
lector. "aow which is the shortest way
"WeI, sir" said the drover, you had bet
ter 90 to Napoleon and take the road leading
near north"
The traveller noted il down.
We'll, sir, if wish to go to Edinburg p
Then go to Napoleon and take the road
west
well, if l wish TO go TO Vernon p
go to Napoleon and take the road south
west"
Or to Indianapolis ?" added The collector,
eyeiug the drover closely, and thinking be was
being imposed upon.
Go to Napole1 and take the road north
west"
The collector looked at his note book; every
direction had Napoleon on it. He began to
feel his mettle rise, and he turned once more to
the droyer with
Suppose sir, l wanted to 90 to the devil ?
The drover never smiled, but scratched his
head. and after moments hesitation be said :
We'll, my dear sir. l don't know OF any
shorter road you could take than 10 go TO Ma
poleou"
The weekly union record., 1865-06-03

LIFE OF LINCOLN BY HIMsELr- Charles
Landman, Webster's old private Secretary,
sends the following to the New York Herald ::
Georgetown, %. C), April -, 1865.
As everything connected with the history Of
our martyr President is Of intense interest,
send you q brief record which illustrates his
singular modesty as q man. When, in 1855
| commenced my labors on the work known as
the Dictionary of Congress- | forwarded TO
every ex member Of Congress whose residence
| could ascertain circular asking each per-
son for Information as to the date and place of
his birth, the character OF his education, bis
profession or occupation, and list Of any pub
lie positions be may have filed. Those simple
facts were all wanted and in looking over
the thousands of replies that have been sent
me since, it is truly remarkable TO find that
most Of the greatest ability have invariably
told brief and direct story, thereby preserv
ing their innate modesty, and writing nothing
to compromise their dignity. The reply | re-
ceived from Lincoln was singularly brief and
yet comprehensive, and you may well imagine
is now highly valued by me, with other friend
ly letters by the same hand as memento Of
one who possessed all the degrees of sover
eign honor" as elucda,ed by Lord Bacon, aud
who. like the Regulus and the two Decii, sacri-
feed his life for the good of his country. The
record in question as follows;
Born February II, 1909, in Hardin coun-
ty, Kentucky.
" Education defective.
" Profession, lawyer.
" Have been Captain of Volunteers in the
Black Hawk War.
Postmaster al very small office.
Four times member of the Illinois Leg
islature.
And was a member OF the lower House
Of Congress.
Yours, etc, A. LINCOLN
Such is the story OF his life down to 1858.
What wonderful contrast does it present to
bis subsequent career.