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disabled from working, and she has not suf
hcient means to support both comfortably.
Now, what should she do?" she asks with
painful and anxious solicitude.
1t is a delicate question it is one which
involves the lifelong happiness of woman,
and that Of nearly twGthrds Of man, and
feel that it would be assuming too great
responsibility to do more than make a mere
suggestion in the case. How would it do to
build to him? If Aurelia can afford the
expense, let her furnish her mutiated lover
with wooden arms and wooden legs, and Il
glass eye and a wig, and give him another
show; give him ninety days, without grace
and if he does not break his neck in the
meantime, marry him and take the chances.
1t does not seem to me that there is much
risk, any way, because if he sticks to his
internal propensity for damaging himself
every time he sees good opportunity, his
next experiment is bound to finish him, and
then you are all right, you know, married or
single If married, tie wooden legs and
such other vauables as he may possess,
revert to the widow, and you see you sustain
no actual loss save the cherished fragment
OF a noble but most unfortunate husband,
who honestly strovc to do right, but whose
extraordinary instincts were against him.
Try it, Maria have thought the matter
over carefully and well, and it is the only
chance see for you. 1t would have been
happy conceit on the part of Caluthers if he
had started with his neck and broken that
first, but since he has seen fit to choose
different policy and string himself out as
long as possible, do not think we ought to
upbraid him for it if he has enjoyed it. We
stances, and try not to feel cxaspcrated at
him.
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A Touching Poem.

We select the following from Mr. James
Linen book of poems. 1t has often gone
the rounds of the newspapers, but will bear
repetition, being one of those gems which
receive new lustrc from the touch of Time
FEEI. / NJ GROWING ArID, GUIDE WIFE.
feel I'm growing auld, GUIDE wife
feel I'm growing audi
My steps are traii. my cen are blearcd,
Ny pow is unco bnuld.
I've seen the Snaws of fourscore years
Ger hill and meadow ia,
And, hinn:e! were it no for you,
Id gladly slip ava.
| feel I'm growing auld, guide wife
feel I'm growing auld:
Fac youth to age I've kept warm
The love that ne er turned cauld.
I Gamma bear the drcary thoct
That we maun sindcrcd be;
There's naething binds my poor auld heart
10 earth, guide wife, but thee.
| feel I'm growing auld, guide wife
feel I'm growing auld;
Life seems to me wintry waste,
The very sun feels cauld.
OF worldly fricns we've been to me
Among them all the best;
Now, I'll lay down my weary head,
Guide wife, and be at rest.
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Summer Boarding House,
Franklin Sewing Machine.

Occr 100 IN use IN tits and Kent county.
WYE again call the attention of the public
w to this superior low price Sewing Ma
chine. 1t works equal to any Of the higher
price Machines, and as little liable to get out
of order. Very slight instruction and inge-
nuty are required to understand the few
parts OF which it is composed, and their use,
and there is no excuse for getting out of
order until the parts are fairly worn out
As consequence it always works at a mo-
ment's notice, though 1t may have laid aside
for months, and never stops unaccountably
or otherwise. The thread is taken direct
from the sp0o,s without rcwinding or other
preparation. After much wear and washing
the stitching is found to retain all the sound
ness, cvenncSs and tirmness which are so
much admired at first. For Sale by
sept "a f. W. STAPLES.
Warranted Tor one year.
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''DrR YOUNG Folks. This is the title of
a new magazine got up byTicknor 4 Fields,
of Boston, expressly for young people,
The first number is before us, and its pages
are full of interesting and instructive read
tastes of juvenile readers. We hesitate not
in pronouncing it the best publication of the
kind we have ever seen, and as strh, recon-
mend it to sour young folks" Price, 81
per year, in advance. Address Ticknor Il
Fields, Publishers, 135 Washington street,
Boston.
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Death Of Colonel MAY.

We regret to learn of the death of Colonel
Chailes A. May, formerly of Maryland,
which event occurred in New York, on
Saturday, the 9th of December. Colonel
May resigned his position in the army, OF
which he had long been one of the brightest
ornaments, in 1860, and having married the
daughter of Mr.. George Law, of New York,
settled down quietly in that city to the pur-
suits of private life. He accepted the posi-,
ton Of e.prcsident and superintendent of
the Eighth Avenue Railway Company, which
he filled most satisfactorily, and in all the
walks of business ard Of private life was
universally honored and esteemed. Only
forty six years of age, his stalwart frame
and untiring activity seemed to promise
many years Of useful life, but heart
disease, of which his brother Julian died,
and toward which he had a constitutional
tendency, terminated his career in the very
vlgor and prime of manhood.
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A VALUABLE FARM
AT PRIVATE SALE,

TN consequence of the remotcncss of my
L. property from my residence, will dis
pose of at Private Sale, my FARM, on
Churn creek, on navigabe water, in Kent
county, Md, containing 1914 Acres Of Land
adjoining the lands of Messrs. Isaac Parsons,
Geo. X. Beck and Geo. r. Stephens. 1t is
divided into fields, is under good fencing,
has been several times lined, and Is pro.
ductive. There are len thousand Peach
Trees of different varieties and in bearing,
which add greatly to its value. Naviga5e
water and landing on the farm. make it
convenient Of access to the Baltimore and
Philadelphia markets. There is Il suiliciency
of wood, and a surplus Of Chestnut Timber.
The Buildings are a Two Story Frame Dwell
ing, nearly new, with attic, containing 6
rooms and an entry, besides the old build
ing adjoining, In good order. The outbuild-
;ngs are good and nearly new
Inc TERMS or SALE are one third cash, or
in good guaranteed paper, and the balance on
long time to suit purchaser the interest
payable semi-annually.
Apply to the subscriber, near Middlctown
Delaware, or to George Vickers, Esq. Ches-
teftowa, Md. THOMAS MURPHEY.
June Is. 1864.
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THE METHODIST This is one of the best
religious journals in the country, and is be-
coming quite popular among Our Methodist
friends. 1t has now entered on its sixth
year, and has gained Il reputation second to
that OF no religious journal published. 1t is
ably edited by Rev. George r. Crooks and
other associated editors, who make it one Of
the most thorough, complete, and compre-
hensive of all religious papers. 1t is pub
lishcd at the low price of SD per year.
a list of premiums is offered to persons get.
ting up clubs, and we recommend The Meth.
odist to all who are in want of a first class
religious journal. Specimen copies sent free
Address The Methodist, No. ia Nassau
strcat, n, Y.
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Miles, Moeator. stuItns, Maritus. Amor,

THE HOME JovRNAIa-This long cstab.
lshcd weekly, so well adapted in its charac,
ter and tastes to the enjoyment of the family
circle, entered its nineteenth year on the
first of January. Since the death of Gen.
Morris, Mr. Willis has been its chief editor.
and, under his efficient arrangements we may
safely presume that it will still retain the
place it has so long held in FIRST class literary
and social circles Although Mr.. Willis has
been compelled, by i'll health, to leave the
city, where for two years past he has chiefly
resided, he still furnishes his full proportion
of editorial matter for the paper. Mr. Nor.
ris Phillips, his partner, has charge of the
foreign gossip, art, dramatic and book criti
ciSms, and attends to the business depart
mcnt of the paper. He has been many
years connected with the Home Journal. and
ably manages those parts of it which are
under his supervision. The number Of con-
tributors to the Home Jo,unal is quite large
and many of them are among our best known
and most popular writers. Published by
Willis Il Phillips, New York, at 50 per year.
in advance.
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NOTICE TO DEBTORS,

A IL persons indebted to W. B. Rowland
"A Co., at Rowlandsville, will please pay
the amount Of their Indebtedness to DR.. w
Il. Rowland, ut Rowlandsvlle, or o. p. Kill
lingsw orth, at North East, with the least de
lay possible, as the business Of the old firm
must be closed
Those indebted to Killingsworth Il Co.
and killingsworh Il Son, who will pay theil
Notes or Accounts previous to the list OF
January, will be eXonorated from the pay.
ment Of interest or any charge over and
above the amount OF the account or note
after that time these accounts will be placed
in the hands of rigorous Collector, ,rithou'
making anY reductions
KILLlNGSWORTH Il SON,
Nov 10, le64-3m.' North East.
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.JaDanese Tea

WILL not mould. Unlike the green tea of
w China, this is not dried upon copper pans
and colored with coloring mixture : its yclowish
tins is the work Of nature, and it exhales n per-
fumc that belongs only to teas of the highest
grade Lovers of tea and iIdisposed persons
should try it, Those of our customers tina have
used it prefer it to any tea sold in this market
For Sale by f. BROWN JR., h BRO.
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A CAR ..

II ILLINGSWORTH Il SON, preparatory
IN to change of base, will sell at private
sale their entire Stock, composed of every
thing usually kept in first class country
store. The situation for business is not sur
passed in the county, having the trade with
the extensive Iron Works of Mccullough Iron
Co., worth $40, 900 annually, independent of
the country trade generally. Applications
will be considered until the LIST of January,
or LIST of February, if desired. To save
trouble no ardent spirits will be allowed sold
on the premises, and none bus sound Union
man can have the Stock and situation. Pos
session can be had by 25'h of March, or
sooner if desired. Respectfully,
KILLINGSWORTH X SON.
North East, Md, Dec 10, l864-6w
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Finger Rings.

These ornaments, like other jewels, have
their histories interesting to the curious
We clip the subioined particulars from an
arch geological research instituted by one of
our contemporaries. Capricious as are the
freaks of fashion in dress and personal or
change in the habit of wearing rings, since
the world first took fancy for them. The
material and workmanship alter with the adj
vance of art, but the ring itself, from its
regular beauty apart from all superstitious
ornamental, or mystical associations, must
ever be Il cherished ornament Bctokenng
Il class which need not labor with its hands,
rings have always been the tavorites of
princes and ladies'. The history and poetry
of these jewels are land up in numerous
learned trcatises. Enduring as rings are,
their antiquity reaches far beyond the oldest
we can see in mu Gums. The earliest
mention Of their use occurs in the Book of
Genesis some 1727 years b. c. We after
wards hear in the sacred records of Pha,
roah' ring, and that used by Darius at Ba-
bylon; and lIerodotus tells us all the Baby
lonians used to wear rings. They were
originally intended strictly for use as signet
rings, and not as ornaments, and their use
as such, soon spread from the East into Eu.
rope. The earliest rings in Greece were sig.
fashionable as ornaments, however, with
precious stones set and engraved in them.
dandcs crowding their fingers with them up
to the nails like modern Jews or card play
ing dowagcrS. The Laccd;rmonians always
wore iron rings. The Roman rings were at
first always of iron, and strictly for use, but
increasing luxury corrupted this primitive
fashion. Still such men as iIarius and such
families as held what we should call good
old Troy principles never gave up the iron
ring. The Roman fast young men made an
improvement on the Greek profusion by in
Producing light rings for summer wear. and
heavier ones for winter. The ring has been
adopted for the symbol of cspousals, bctok.
cning eternity III its figure, and the surpass-
ing excellence of trac love in its material
and now being wornRn the fourth finger, it
thereby $50 the ancients bclicvcd) pressed Il
vein that ran straight to the heart. 1t may
be noticed in passing from this, that much
curious learning attaches itself to the differ.
ent fingers on which rings are worn. Origi-
naIly, says that arrant gossip, Pliny. rings
were worn on the fourth finger, then on the
second, afterwards on the least. Our anccs-
tors who ran wild in the woods seemed to
have preferred the fourth finger. The monk.
ISL verse,
Miles, Mocator StuIus Maritus. Amor,
assigns them, counting from the thumb, to
the soldier, the merchant, the fool, the hus-
band Ga suspicious closcncss.) the lover
Ancient rings were generally massive. Hen.
rictta Maria $, the queen of Charles l., is
said to have been thick enough to be worn
on modern ady's thumb. Rings play an
part in many original legends, but
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Ga,The whole population of Rome is
POI ,1Gl inhabitants. There are "a cardinals,
Sc bishops, l,457 priests and clerics, 967
seminaries, and 5,175 soldiers.
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WHOLE No. 1928
GOLDEN
ITCH OINTNENT,

A SAFE, convenient and effcacious rem,
IA edy for that most disagrceable and tor
menting disorder-the ITCH-has been
always greatly needed; but no one, il is
presumed, has before been discovered which
VIII certaitly effect a cure without having
ingredients in it both dsagreeablc and dan-
gerous. Those that have attempted its cure
with birthstone, have generally applied it
with mixture Of hogs fat, or lard, worn for
several days, OIL dried in by the fire, either of
which exposes the patient to the most inImi-
nent danger of taking cold; by opening the
pores Of the body, and at the same time
mpregnating the blood With a poisonous
quality, and weakening and facilitating the
whole constitution; others have used oiu.-
ments which have either proved dangerous
to health, or insufficient to effect a cure
But this will as certainly cure the ITCH
as 1t is applied; it is easy and safe for any
age, hab!t or constitution, and attended with
no disagrceabc consequences of any kind.
either at the time Of using it, or at any time
after, as can be proved by Thousands of peo-
pie OF different ages, constitutions and states
Of health, who have used this ointment, and
nave been cured by it.
NO family ought to be without this yalua
bic medicine for, on the first appearance of
this disorder, on the wrists and between the
fingers, &c., slight application of this Oipt.
ment will cure it, and prevent it's progress.
and likewise its being taken by others. IL
may also be used as preventive, by touch
ing the hands or the inside Of the gloves once
In while with little oft, when there il "A
suspicion that the disorder is prevalent, and
there is danger Of taking it. For which rea-
son no people abroad on business, no student.
traveller, soldier or sailor, should be without
thls ointment, which is neatly put up in tin
boxes, convenient to carry, agreeable in its
smell, and will last good for a long time. Nv
TINS precaution, neighborhoods, societies and
schools, might be freed from this tornenti,p
disorder. Should the patient have any
other eruption or breaking out, which no
mistakes COR the ITcH an application of this
Ointment wiz do no harm but often cures
the common, breaking out, which arises IRON
Il sharp, hot humor in the blood, and leaves
Il smooth polish Oh tie skin.
There have been Ipany Ointments offered
to the public, for the CUE Of the IrCH, but
this valuable medicine bears no analogy to
them in its materials, use, or effects they
being generally made up of grease. brim-
stone, tar, mercury, spirits of turpentne,
salt pctrc, and such like dsagrceable mater
als, which are lOathsome to use, and unsafe
and uncertain in all their effects.
Rsiy" Druggists can be supplied with this
Ointment by the Gross or Dozen, at reason
able prices.
Price so cents a box
PREPARED ONLY BY
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CLOTHING MADE TO ORDER

In Philadelphia, in the most fashionable style,
and at the lowest rates. Orders solicited.
Thankful for the large patronage heretofore
extended me, respectfully solicit II continuance
of the same, AS | am determined to sell lower
than any other house in the county.
May I, Oily NJ. LIEBERMAN.
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aeapExtraordinary as it may appear, a
piece of brown paper folded and placed be-
tween the upper lip and gupt, ii is said, will
stop bleeding of the nose.
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NOTICE..

TNIIE Annual Meeting of the Stockholders
l. of " The Philade lphia and Baltimore
Central Railroad Company will be held in
the Lecture Room, in the Borough of Oxford
Chester county, Pa, on MONDAY, January
9th, A. d. 1865, between the hours of II NJ.
and 3 p. M, at which time and place an cleo
ton will be held for President and twelve
Directors to serve the ensuing year.
BY order Of the Board.
ROBERT HODGSON,
Dec 81. 1864 Secretary.
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T. DRENNEN'S.

DRY GOODS, including Dress Goods, such
as Black Silks, Merinos, Delainqs, Coburgs,
Black Apacas, Bamoral Skirts, Plaid Elan
nels, Plain Red, White and Blue Flannels,
Drllings, white and colored, Paper and
Cambria Muslns, Bleached and Brown Mus
Inns, best makes, Black and Colored Cloths
for Ladies' Cloaks, Tickings, Cotton Elan
nels, Ginghams, Checks, Domestic Plads,
70 pair good Bed Blankets $12 to $2O.-
Ladies Black Cloth Cloaks and Circulars,
Shawls, Wool and Merino, White Cambria
and SWISS Muslins, fine quality, Cloths,
Cassimers, Satinetts, kerseys, Cottonades,
Over Coating Cloths, e. wide, large lot
o" Clothing Hats and Caps, large lot of
Boo is and Shoes for Ladies Mems and
Boys Wear.
GROCERIES:
Sugars, Coiiees, Molasses, Teas, Spices.
ny" Give us a call and save Ten per cent
in buying. [Oct 8, 1864.
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BRANDYWINE AHEAD {!

THE subscribers having purchased of D.
L Ritson & Co. the -Four Barrel, Stave
and Heading Mill, on the Brandywine, near
the Flour Mills, are prepared to enter into
contracts for TIMBER, such as
Oak, Beech, Maple and Poplar,
In the Log. or in Blocks,
Suitable for Making SLAVES 4 HEADING.
RAY, ALRICH X CO.,
Nov 10, lS6i-3m Wilmington, Del.
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Read for Yourselves!
MOORE'S
J. [ N I M EN- IT,

The Greatest Pain ReIieycr
IN THE WORLD FOR
Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Pair in the
Back, Breast and Side, Sprains,
Bruises, Swellings, Weakness
in the Joints and Sinews,
Cuts, Stings of Poisonous Insects,
Chilblains, Frosted Feet, Sore
Throat, Headache, Toothache,
Cramp, Cholic, Cholera
Morbus, Diarrhea, &c.
AND FOR
Horses and cutie it is lncq"a1led
in all complaints requiring Linimcnt.
All Of which alike yield to its magnetic ill.,
hurnce. The most skcptical, after giving it
a trial, will be convinced of its efficacy to
cure pain, and that it is NO llUMBUG.
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peg~ Why do hens always lay in the day
time? Because at night they become roost'
crs.
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Special Card to the Public.

PRYOR & BRO. would respectfully invite the atten-
ton of the public to their large of Cooking
Stoves which will be sold at City Prices for cash, and
cheaper than he bought in this county. Our stoves
manufactured and constructed on longtried principles
by the largest manufacturers in Pennsy and have
all the advantages suggested by long experience for
Rapid Heating, Perfect Baking, and economy in fuel
For further information advertisements in this paper
PRYOR BRO, (Cantwelrs old sa,d)
Aug l, 1865 Elkton, Nd
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FAN and Winter Clothing,

COATS. PANTS, VESTS,
Wooden, Linen and Cotton Shirts,
Hats and Caps, Trunks, Carpet Bags and
Nalises,
Neck-Tics Collars, Suspendcrs, Gloves
Il Hosiery
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CLOSING OUT STOCK.

] am now closing out my entire stock of
/ DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, SHOES,
QUEENSWARE and HATS, all Of which
were bought at much lower rates than are
now prevailing, and will be sold lower than
manufacturers or importers prices.
A full stock Of Groceries and Provisions
always on hand and offered at very small
advance. W. I. McCAULEY,
Aug 20. Elkton, Md.
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UNDERTAKING.

"AVING made a new and improved
llHearse Of the latest style, he is prepared
to attend Funerals and furnish at the short
est notice Collins of Rose Wood, Mahogany,
Walnut, or covered with Cloth, and Metallic
Burial Cases or Caskets, trimmed and fin
ished in the newest and best styles with the
finest materials. Silver Plates engraved with
name, age and death furnished at short
notice, when desired. Ice Boxes for putting
bodies i'll ice always ready. Having had a
long experience in the business, he feels
confidence in his ability to give entire salts
faction to all who may favor him with call.
All charges low, and no extra charge for
attending funerals at any distance.
aug q, l864-6m. X. MARSHBANK.
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THE HOWARD HOUSE,

THE flO" ARD HOUSE,
ES.kyON, MID.
,TIIE undersigned having taken the above
l. well known ant, popular House, and
Refltted ii in a Handsome Style,
respectfully announces to Til A VELERS and
the PUBLIC, that he is prepared to accom-
modate them in the best mall ncr. The
Hotel is large and the Rooms airy AM agree
able. Asa
SHnlHneF Boarding House,
it is not cXccled by any in the country.
THE TABLE will always be supplied with
every dclicacy of the Season.
THE CHOICEST BRANDS of LIQUORS
may be had at the Bar,
THE STABLES are commndious and con-
vcnient, and the Holsters are attentive.
1g Every attention will be paid to the
comfort and convenience of guests.
JAMES L. OLDHAM.
Elkton, May II, 1861.
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CClSSORS.-A good assortment of Scis-
- sors and Shears in store and for sale by
sep24 E. w. STAPLES
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rLOAKS, CLOAKS.-New Black Cloth
~ Cioaks for Ladies', opening at
oct. 81. II. DRENNEN'S.
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SELLING OFF! SELLING OFF !

CEILING the entire Stock of Goods at
~ less than regular prices, to close bust.
mss by January Is, 1865, at
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INXCELSIOR SUGAR CURED HAMS.-A
T. delicious Ham, cured expressly for family
use They are superior to ano now in the market.
For sale only by L, DRENNEN.
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CARD.

A LII persons Indebted to me, either by
n note or book account are requested to
call and settle. Having engaged in new
business, ! am compelled to close up my
books as early as possible.
Elkton, July %, 1864. 4. W. STAPLES.
TURS FURS Ladies' Furs selling al
IL low prices at T. DRENNEN'S.
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DESIRABLE Spring Goods are now opening at
~ the Cheap Store, bought cheap and will be
offered at a small advance: for each.
feb o. w. T. McCAULEY.
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ORPHANS, COURT.

NTEW Mackercl Herring and Goldfish q
~ large lot just received and for sale by
feb =, 1864 WIN. NcCLELLAND.