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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-06-17
DIR. G. l.. SPENCER,s
ODOUSEIAINF
FOR THE TEErH

II Is one OF Inc very best articles for cleansing and
preserving The teeth ever offered to the Iblic and is
ca1cu 70 contain no ard or any other ingredient in
iast injurious 70 the teeth cake OF superior tooth
paste accompanies each bottle. The odouseisu can he
found Al wholesale retail by Druggists generally
c. L. SPBNCER Il Co Prcprietors
Providence, r. T.
Demas, Barnes Co. New York. Sole Agents. 10 whom
al oroers should Toe addressed. junl0-i3m
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-06-17

A Beacon Of Health.
The good things Of this world have each their appoint
ed mission.
It u the mission of HosTErTERs STOMACH BIT
TIERS to prevent and relieve great variety Of alments
For twelve years its protective and rem
edy has been without check drawback II IL strong
negative erdemce Of this fact that the efficacy OF the sr
Gle specific for dyspepsia biiousness, constipation,
general debility and intermittent fevers
has never been questioned.
As proof posfre Of its infalbity in such cases. the
statements Of public whose familiar a.
household words have from time time been given to
the world.
lifts reputation founded in facts then truth IL
shadow and the utteraaces conscientious citizens
OF no more value than "dicers oaths.'
And what is its reputation Let the progress Of is
sales the inquiry Where twenty dozen bottles
OF Hostetters Btters sold In 1855 fre hundred
dozen disposed of now
Could public opinion be more significantly expressed
than by its unparalleled increase Of consumption II
seems impossible.
The preparation has been initiated Where are the
imitatorss Echo answers, awherefn To the "limbo'
of thiogs earth they all either going
Peace be with themi
Sold everywhere junelo
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-06-17

1A band Of guerrillas was recently
exterminated in North Carolina. Their
camp was surrounded. They fought des.
perasely, asking no quarter, and got none.
not one escaping. None Of our men vere
killed, and but one wounded.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-06-17

WHAT JEWELL An obituary, very
eulogistic of lady, says "She was mar.
ried twenty-four years, and in all that
time never once banged the door !"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-06-17

Raj An impairment fellow wishes to
know II you ever sat down to tea where
skim milk was on the table, without being
asked "Do you take cream 90
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-06-17
WILLIAM FULTON,
INSURANCE AGENT.

HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY,
Of Hartford, Conn.
ANHATTAy FIRE INSURANCE COkPANT
Of Neg York.
PHRyLH INSURANCE Co, Of Hartford, Cbnn.
SPRINGFIELD FIRE AND kARINE Lyx CO.,
Of Springfield. kass.
PHEyIx FIRE INSURANCE co, Of brooklyn, ~ r
LAMAR FIRE INSURANCE co, MI
ATLANTIC FIRE LysURAS cE co, Of Brootiyn ~ r
HONE LNsURAE cK Co, Of Hep Hasen, oh...
janl1-d
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-06-17
COLGATE,s HONEY SOAP.

This celebrated Toilet soap, In such universal
demand. s made from the choicest materials, IL
mild and en- client in Its nature, fragransly
cented, and extrem ely beneficial in Its acf
Goods Dealers. feb1-dAv1yr
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-08-25
HORTICULTURAL.

HORTICULTURAL.
For best specimen Of each Of the fol-
lowing varieties,
For best 5 stalks of celery, stalks oi
rhubarb or pic plant, 10 table carrots
10 table bccts, 10 table parsnips, D
ruta bagas, 10 onions, ) heads Of cab
bage, 10 tomatoes, ) Hubbard squashes
; musk-nelons, ) citrons. ) pumpkins,
q ears of sweet corn. Five dollars are
appropriated for distribution in premi-
unlS.
Best display Of garden crops and
fruit, made by one person, $500
Second do. 800
LADIES RIDING.
Best display, SO %
Second do W
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-08-25
DRAWING.

DRAWING.
Best exhibition of strength and dis
cipline of one yoke Of oxen, So 90
Second do w
Best exhibition of strength and dis
cipine of one span Of horses, 6 90
Second do w
This Committee will be authorized to
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-08-25

For best knit woolcd gloves and
mittens, '1'i.' SO
For best bed spreads including coun.
terpanes and patched quilts, 90
Second do. IS
Third do. SO
Fourth do. 25
For best wrought skirts, SO
Second do. 25
For best wrought collar or wristlcts, %
Second do. 10
Best display of ladies manufacture,
made by one woman, 5 90
Second do. 3 90
The Committee will have specific
amount at their disposal to award in pre-
miums for all articles deserving that are
not mentioned.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-08-25

Z" rule off the ground" any driver oxer-
cising cruelty or using profanity while
driving.
Best exhibition Of oxen on cart, Sc 90
Second do 3 90
The exhibitor will be requested to put
his oxen Oh the cart tongue first from the
f" near side, then from the off side,
then to back them on, then to back load,
the tcamstcr standing by his oxen, then
to exhibit the training of the oxen, the
tcamster standing behind the cart.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-08-25

*harret's Ed. OF Belknap's American Bio~ra,
ply, H.. p. 20 Note.--Lescarbot's "Rsiation Der.
mere de &c 4"e cst passa an y9yase du .Sieu ds
Po'ar'neoHt cn Ia AouUeie France, 20 n,,iy saca.r
Paris, 1872, PIP. }, 4.
*Ihe name Acadia is doubtless corruption cf
hrcadla' state IN @reeee. In tho early grauts
the country, it is indiIerently spelled Aesdie Ca
die, Aeeadia, La Cadia. and even Larcadia.-
While some have contendcd that Acadia extended
from Care Sable to Cape Cod, others hay. limited
it to Nova Scotia New brunswick, and that por
tnn OF Maine lying east of the Kennebec river,
ffahco eiainlea supremacy ever this region p
virtue of the discoveries OF Cartier. ChamnIa;n
and Chauvn; yet priority Of claim was main.
tai led by England on the score of tho Discovers
: It's made by the Cabots, GosnolJ, and pring. So
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-08-25

TOWN TEAMS, NOT LESS THAN EIGHT YOKE.
Best team. $12 90
Second do w
Best Steer team. s year old and TN
der. not less than six yoke, u %
Second do w
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l.. d. JORDAN, Postmaster.
Terms Of The American.

Single copy cts.
One copy SIX months, in advancc, sl,OO
One copy one year, in advance. 400
No new subscriptions taken unless accompanied
with the money.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING:
One square, being the space occupied by IL
lines ot solid nonpariel type-ten words
to a line or space inch in lengthy
one insertion, Si,oo
Each succeeding insertion, without change
of matter, 70
Two squares three weeks, 3,oo
Three squares, three weeks, 4,oo
Four squares, three weeks, o.oo
One colnmn three weeks 1900
For longer time than three weeks, prioa to be
agreed upon at tme of insertion. In all cases to
take the run of the paper. Special notices and
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per will be charged 2J per cent additional to these
rates. No cuts of more than an inch in diameter
inserted, unless paid for extra. Transcient ad-
vertisements must be paid for in advance.
Advertisements to insure insertion should
handed iu as carly as Wednesday morning.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-08-25
MistellaMtpMs.
List of Premiums

Offered by the Hancock Agricultural
Society for their Fair, to be holden in
Ellsworth, on Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday, Sept. 26 ~ and %.
HORSES.
For best Stallion which has been or shall
be kept within the limits Of the So
cicty for the past or coming season
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-08-25
Awarding Committee.

On Horses,
II. B. Cunningham, Ellsworth.
Joseph Saunders, Orland.
Nj. L. Wentworth, Surry.
On Bulls, Bull Calves. Cows, leifers
and Steers,
Thomas Hinckley, Biuchill,
VIM. Thompson, Trenton,
John Lymbprner, Brooksvillo,
On Oxen, Town Teams and Drawing
John Saunders, Aurora.
Moody Foster, Amherst,
John Phillips, Dcdham.
On Sheep, Swine, Poultry and Herds
Joseph Grindle, Pcnobscot,
Ebcn Clark, Hancock,
W. p. White, Orland
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-08-25
ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES OF MAILS.

ELLSMoEtu fo>r OFFICE
july |, l>'lb.
Western arr. daily except Monday at 2. oclk \ VI
dep. . g sunday at IL g T. NJ
Eastern arr. 90 IL
dep. u ~ M'
Belfast arrives Monday, Wednesday and Friday at
3o'clork y. VI. Departs Tuesday, Thurs
day and saturday at j. O'Clock T. NJ
Narraeuagl,s arrives Monday. Wednesday and Fri
day at O'Clock T.. ~. Departs Tuesday
Thursday and saturday AZ ; O'Clock A. NJ.
Castine arrives Monday and Thursday at .. O'Clock
r. NJ. Departs Tuesday aud Friday ut
O'Clock \. VI.
south West Iarbor arrives Wednesday and Satur
day at T. O'clock NJ. Departs Tuesday
and Friday at T. O'Clock
Trenton Point arrives saturday mt II O'Clock A. NJ
Departs same day at | O'Clock Il. NJ.
Great Fond arrives saturday at o'clock T.. NJ. De
parts Friday at O'Clock A. NJ
E1ya Western and Eastern mails close at O'Clock
r. NJ Branch mails close one.lourth hour before
their departure.
The money order system goes into effect Monday,
July 3, 1865. This office has been designated as one
to receive orders.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-08-25
FIELD CROPS.

Those competing for premiums on field
crops must exhibit specimens of the crops
at the Fair, the specimens to be marked
FIELD CROPS.
For best conducted experiments in
raising half acre wheat, 81, 5, 8
For best conducted experiments in
raising IA acre Fodder Corn, s6,4 so
For best conducted experiments in
raising Corn, IL acre, 1874
For best conducted experiments in
raising Barley, II acre, sG,3
For best conducted experiments in
raising IL acre rye, s3,l 80
For best conducted experiments in
raising Is acre white beans, S4,3 ], 80
For best conducted experiments in
raising II acre peas, S3,1 80
For best conducted experiments in
raising IL acre pototatocs. S3,3,2
For best conducted experiments in
raising Is acre Hubbard squash, S5,3
For best conducted experiments in
raising Ii acre ruta baga turnips,s5,a
For best conducted experiments in
raising IL acre Flat turnips, s3,l 80
For best conducted experiments in
raising IL acre Mangolds, S5.3
For best conducted experiments in
raising ii acre Sugar beet, S3,l 80
For best conducted experiments in
raising II acre pumpkins, S3,2
For best conducted experiments in
raising l-l6 acre cabbage. So,3
Greatest net income oil any field crop
or diversity Of field crops on Que
half acre, statement under oath, SO, 90
Second do. 600
Best crop Indian wheat Is acre, 800
Greatest amount Of English hay on
one acre, 80 w
Second do. = 90
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-08-25
ON FARMS.

Greatest Improvement for the next
three wears, $50 30
Second do 30 w
Third do 20 W
These premiums will be awarded the
autumn Of 1868. The farms must be en-
tered on or before the FIRST of September,
1868, so that the Committee can visit
them before the coping Fair. 1t is to be
hoped that a goodIy number will DO en-
tered.
The entries will be published in the
.lmericGn as soon Us made.
Any information desired, can he OBJ.
tanned by writing to the Secretary.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-01-31

All tho garden tools o beds hisiureH and vegetable
plants, consisting Of three market pearbornH in good
order, one carriage cart. two NheelharTows two
cuvators, two ploughs two harrows, two deborn
harness. one set cart gears. plough gears brides and
leading chains cutting loS, rakes, forks hoes spades
water hogshead and other barrels market tubs and other
articles useful about iaas aud gardens and lot of
fine green house ta containing about 5000 e0 Of glass
with shutters Or them also about 1900 cAhbage plants
letce paus OF the best qualities, about 100 shutters for
cabbage sprouts aud hot bed baxesi ue lot Of In
pots lot Of evergreen aud shJo trees, shIubhery and
garden bushes Also lot OF bricks stone and about
1850 feet of boards, variety of vegetables, such ar
spinach ka4o CARROTS, urnpss larsnips, oyster plants
and onions and variety OF gAfde seeds and onion sets
warranted geuuine Also Variety Of other articles.
Sale to commence at ten O'Clock. A. n.
WILLIAM R0TTEHOusE.
WILLIAM NAFF, Auconeer
January l,ls6j. janl5-s
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-01-31

souri, River Railroad Company to aid in the
construction Of said extension Of its road And
Provided further, That said extension shall be
completed within the period Of ten years fcom
the passage of this act.
Sec. 21. Aud be it further enacted, That be-
fore puy land grented by this act shall be con-
yeyed to any company or party entitled thereto
under this act, thers shall first be paid into tho
Treasury Of the United States the cost Of sur
yeyipgr selecting, and conveying the same by
the said company or party ia interest as tho
titles shall be required by said company, which
amount shall, without any further appropriation
stand to the credit OF the proper account to be
used by the Commissioner Of the General Land
Othee, for the prosecution Of the survey Of the
public lands along the line Of said roads aud so
from year to year, until the whole shall be com
pleted' as provided under the provisions Of this
Sec. %. Aud be it further enacted That
Congress mny at suy time alter, amend, or re-
peal niis act
Approved, July 2, 1864.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-01-31
For SaIn.

Throo Dwelling Houses store, Cooper Shop, blacksmith
and WheeiwTisht shope and upwards Of FIVE ACRES
OF LANb, Within three four miles Of Wilmington will
le sold low. Apply to
WILLIAM MoCAULLEY x CO,
vilQ coo Market stvsef
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-01-31
u.o'aAI CRITTENDEN'S
PHlEAlELPHIA CONNIE ClRl
COLLEGE.


63S Chestnut St, Cor, of 7Lh.
EsrABLIsHED 1874. INCORPORATED 1853.
a Institution designed to aid young men in scqur-
fi.5J PRACTICAL BUSINESS RDueAFIoN,
The course Of Instraetion Includes
ri .lag 80. 4OOk-Aeephmg,i
As praetleed by the best Aeoountanis for Wboss.ls
ihetAi 4pbhingi Misunderstanding 'Conlsission Forsl "a
and Domestic shipping Business JNnt stoo Companies
,-,.,sv !, .PENldANsHIP,
Ia every Style Plain and Ornamental, is tauqhtIby
u ~rs ar TTHpMAs W. AHDOliR -
One or the most skilful Of Penman.
ssFtj MERCANTILE CALCULATIONS
COMMERCIAL LAW, BUSINESS FORMS.
HDHFEoTING' COUNTERFEIT NOTES &e.
tms. '' ~ 'eV7i'ea Al any
Diplomas with thsloG Of the Institution nttaehod,
~ rlAetieai salpeefita wsll-tied souse offastse
no4 e1tent o. accom- dAtonH, and hciliiies for nl
SAlALO0Uks ssRt free on application.
NScRIrIRnDBrs ssrles of Prsutica Tra isaz an p.,t
A.eepng, and Judge sHARswooD's Lecture before t1s
u on on t semmgfsIS Law for sale he College
JOHN aRoEsBRoE EssESE Principals, glsi
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-01-31
living HOMIE.

TnHE season lvins for ummer bOArders, who hav,
kept me full most Of tho time for Il last four months
am now prepared 10 take as formerly SICK AND WELL
nova }. A. BROWN.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-01-31
MANUREs MANuRRsn y
HOnSES FnR. SALE.

- In Market street--sfore and Dwelling below
lilltt Second street excellent business stand.
EsiHN In shipey sreet-Three story brick dwelling
t above Firth street, Is feet front 90 feet deep.
In seventh aree-Two three story brick dwellings be-
low Lombard street. Also, two three story Brick Dwell
ings Nos. 6l8and 6l8 West Seventh slfeei.
In Second atreetA three story brick dwelling betwesn
French and Walnut sroets, might be made good buHi
ness stand.
In Tatnall streel-A large three story brick dwelling,
with all the modern improvements, No, Tl Tatuall St.
Building LotsA desirable property at the corner Of
Third and French streets, suitable either building
lots site for manufacturing establishment. PoT
,erma aud particulars apply 10
JOHN McLEAR SON,
spN No. III Market stree
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-01-31
FOR RENT.

DR.. WILLIAM FIELDS,
STILL continues his successful practice of Medicine
2l3 West Seventh Street,
Where he = prepared 10 attend to all kinds OF diseases
together with Blindness Deafness and Tumors Of all Kinds
Wilmington. Del, June 30, 1863.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-01-31
IN TIE r.. COURT OF! CHAEoERY OF THE STATE OF
DELAWARE IN AND FOB NEW CAsTLF toiTNTv
John Randall p. and Wife oomplalnants

Sarah Ann Erwin and others feBpondents
Agreeably to order Of the Chancellor made In ft
soogs eAuhs. At she Sepsmbsr term A. D. 1854 noties h
hereby given to all persons having anr an uuon tbe In
teret or estate Of John Randall p LettiA Nj Randall
sarah Ann Erwin DR.. Walter Williamson and Msry
MAulda Williamson, or either Of them IN the lands and
ienemens IN the said proceedings toned 10 e ss
n9n settling forth the arouAt aHd nature Of the SAME
IN the office Of the Register in ChAncsry for New Ces
Oounty ten days before the third Monday h Febrnar
next aad 70 appear and prose said lien at the ensua
Court on the third day of the term. - -1s - '"'
january 4th, ls95,-sjan tn lieb2O.I ----'e''
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-01-31
sS.1IMnIEMsl S.IMnIEs YEGETABLE LIVER

Iln.pt D. dIgnE - AA4AAAefr 81 o. 20
NO pain attends their operation The only pills kbat
operate Eith9at grping siokenng, wsasnin or eav,
Ing te costive; and are the best pills ever ored
we Y 4 eyery disease raquifing purgatiys Tneii.
cine. - merits are becoming exiensivrlg
hnown. EnsAsI fsT coated :; price Is cents per NOV
lsead what the Rev. franeis NJ Hawkins Of ne 81 p
Church, at Baltimore, says Of their exosllshee =
ToWeOHToWN, Nd, April 90 1854
iDR. slhts &S0N,-Sr s-I have been hr or nonibr
greatly aneted with the Liver Affection; for the rf
nynth8 alter ny case seemed serious thought was
Wasting aWty with consumption. Isufiered much with
p violent misery in my ada ana with Bdruinr in nv
back my hreathing very hard; my Complexion yorv
yelowi in fetny whole system seeied entrely ouf Il
order. had severe cough al times and ,yeakuess Ia
my ureast 4 applied 70 several bhyBclatip and took
great amount Of medicine which seemed 10 have no qops
eject Mhen nrst heard Of your Liver Pills THOUGHT
pern7ps tnes mignt do me some good, bought ono
pu1f And before had taken them all felt greatly rsley-
edi my mead elt no longer giddy, my nde no longer
palned me, my nerves seemed to be Rthened IN
otner words began to feel like new man and Am now
enjoying very good health They operate without ieh
enlng Of any gping pains, and do highly Recommend
tne 70 The pubic Try them kuerers before IL n no
late aolsgla pYoHy humble ssEyant
B a.sd1 Of baltimore Circuit, Of ths Il. n Chnrb
Sole manufacturers, SIM5S SON, phytieiars -
stai corner q Fourth ard King 6tres Wlminc.
ton Bel Sold by Druggists and Stsrekeepers nensril
Ask tor simms Vegetable Liver Pir. and take ~ or
sold BY Ferris, New Castle Booth and CoWsili 4 gnn
pover 5anmerssy Fculk Aalfordl Lodge, Claymont,
Dyo., = Soi fhhaaelPhiai and dealers generally.
|I AAAAHs-4s "a .l-lEA .g. NIlIt.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-01-31
IN, The COURT OF oHANoEnY OF TIE STATE OF
pELAWAhE IN AND FOR NEW CASTLE COUNTY.
'a z y AUrihh Norrrnea.a 4ittH , AAH
laaolra nraal,ar M - -.

George Brewer and Edward Brewer '-1-'-
Agreoahly 70 An pfdar Of the ohanoaer, made la hs
ABOVE cause Ut the September term 1861 notice a hereby
AZ parsons any lien upon the interest and
estae OF Uriah Nofcross, George brewer and EdEsra
breweF, or either Of them In the Lands ana tenement In
INC SAID proceedings mentioned, hle pettor setting
orth The amount and nature Of the same in the ois of
the Register In Chancery for New Castle County ten DAYS
before the third Monday in February next and to aopss
and prove the said Hen At the ensuing term OF the Cour
oChapeay before the rising Of the onrt On the third DIV
Oh tne term' GEORGE j. RODNEY, Trustee, Sc
a9Anaafy 4th, lse645an 6tnI fsb 20. =
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-01-31
IN THR COURT. OF LCHANoRRY OF THE STATE OF
DELAWARE IN AND FOR NEW CASTLE COUNTY.
iArAel ToYnsend, lgln.i a.I II

David W, Th0magl > a. : -T-I
Agfeeably 10 an order Of the Chancellor mada in tt
ABOVE cause nt The hapiomber tar A. D. 1864 notice Il
hetepy given TO all persons having any lien upon tie n
O. estate Of Israel Townasnd and David W. Thomas
or either OF them In the lands and euemens in he sd
pfoceeangn mentioned, to Gle uaiion setting forth M
nature aud amount Of the In the office OF the esi
tsr ~ yhAneery, for New Castle County, ten days before
the third Monday in February next and 70 appeAr and
prove e said lien OF liens At the ensuing term OF M
third day ofths term lf Go b. Ro6NpV '"0
January 4th, 1866, g,rnti
!. JAM tn fob 20 10 ga0Mul h.i "s'ee'
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-01-31
GARDEN TOOLS
AND
HOT BHOS,,ss SC,
AT
Thursday, F ebrumTy ?, 1865,
AUSTFTorI.

VIII be sold at Public Sale tho residence Of the sub
serber near the Old Kings Road, between sixth and
Eighth streets, on
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-05-03
( GO AND ECHO.
A PHANfASY.
B! JOHN c. SANE.

! asked Of Echo, 'tother day,
Whose words are few add often iunny)
What, TO a novice she could say
OF courship, love, and marimoney!
Quoth Echo, plainly, "MIiier-'o o Dfoney y
Whom should marry l-shouli it be
A dashing damsel gay and peri
a pattern of Inconsistency
Or selfish mercehary fiiua
Qlolh Echo, sharply, :" Nary Jais =
What if-aweafy OF The strife
That long has lnred The dear deceiver-
She promised TO amend her life,
And sin no more can believe her!
Quoih Echo, with decision, "LeaUe her -
Bu, If some maiden with heart,
On me should venture ip beslow il,
Pray, should act the wiser part
To take tie treasure, or iorego il
Qaogh Echo, very promptly, Go u
But what IT, seemingly afraid
To bind her fate in Hymeu's feuer,
She vow she means to die maid,
In answer TO my loving letter!
Quoth Echo, rather cooIlv, "Let her ~
What if, in spite OF her di>dain.
find my hear entwined abont
With Cupid's dear delicious chain,
q So closely that can't get out,
Quoth Echo, laughinsly, "Ga oul ~
But il some maid with beauty bIest,
As pure and fair as Heaven can make her,
Will share my labor and m, rest.
Til envious Dea'h shall overtake her4
Quoih Echo, soto roce Take her p'
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-05-03

CtocK MADE BY SoLDrgRs.-There is a
clock at The Union Volunteer Refreshment
Saloon made by the soldiers who have Just
returned from the Southern prisons The
handspring is made from the blade of a sa-
bre which once belonged 10 S,ohewaII Jack :
son. The hands arsmade of toasiing FORK,
taken from the kitchen Of Vice President
Stephens. The wheels are made from the
mountiugs OF carriages that belong to the
Confetersies. The pillars holding the frame
sogsiher are made OF ram-rods. Nearly all
the parts are taken from some article or
other picked up 10 the Southern Conledera>
cY.- fPkla. Ledger.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-05-03

Hon. ANDREW JoHssoN, President of. the
United States. is in The fifty sixth year of his
age. His family resides at present in Nash
vile, Tennessee, and consists OF his wife
and four children, two sons and TWO daugh-
Iefs. His son Robert is twenty years of age
His Two daughters, with their families, also
reside in Nashville, having been driven from
their homes in East Tennessee. One Of
Dir Johnson's sons, Charles a surgeon in
the army. was thrown from his horse in the
year 1863, and killed, and Colonel Slower a
scG-in-law, commanding the iIh regiment
OF Ternessee iniantry was killed in The bat
lie OF Nashville while gallsnily leading his
command, on the 18Th OF December, 1864.
Judge Patterson. who is aiso.a son in-Iaw
Of the Presidert, lives in Nashville. Mrs.
Johnson has been in very delicate he alih for
some time pas, and II is probabIs Mrs. Col
oneI Slower will preside over the Presiden-
iia household. j.-Ezeh0nge.