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The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1865-11-25
The Goose and the Horse. "A
Fable.

A Goose, who was plueking grass upon
common, thought herself afTroniel b.
Horss who fed near her, and in hiss.
ing accents thus addressed him:
81 am certainly more noble and per-
feet animal than you, for the whole
range aud extent OF your faculties is
confined to one element | eau walk
upon the ground, as we'll as you:
hJFe, besides, wings, with which l
can raise ny selfin the air; and, when
| please, eau sport in ponds and lakes,
aud refresh myself it the cool waters /
ENJOY the uiiterent powers OF a bird,
f h, and a quadruped
The Horse, snorting somewhat dis.
dainfully, replied:
1t is true that you inEabit three ele.
m"nts. but you make nnvery distinguish
ed figure in any one Of them. Yau fy,
indeed bat your flight is so holvy and
clumsy that YOU have no right to put
volrself IN Il level with the lark or swa'.
low. You can swim on the surface of
the waters, bnt sou cannot live in them
rs fishes do ynu oann0t Gnd mneh OF
y"nr f,od in that element, nor glide
'monrhly along the bo'tnm ni the waves,
And when you walk, or rather wadile,
upon rhs groung, with yau.' lroa feet,
ana your hong neck stretched out, hiss.
inc at every ons one VIII passes y. yon
bring upon yourself the derision of ali
bshulders. | confess am formed npIp
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1865-11-25

A cat caught a sparrow, aud WIZ
abaut to devour it, but the sparrow said:
No gentleman eats until he washes hi,
face" The cat, struck at this remark
set the sparrow down, and began to wasl
his face with his paw, but the sparrow
flew away. This vexed puss extremely
and he said "As long as live will
eat 6rst aud wash my face afterwards"
which all eats do to his day.
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1865-11-25

NGrlCE.-All persons indebted 10 late
Firms Of G. I.uhr 4 Co. and Fred Sch9ning
4 Go arr requested Jheir accounts by The
8rs, nf July next. either hy note nr other.
wise. when The accGDn's will then he left
for immediate collection. Persons indebted
to Fred Schening 4 60 . will find their ac,
counts at Centreville until the above stated
time.
CHAS. LUHR.
St. Mary's, May i5ah 1865.
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1865-11-25

.,,
/ y LADELPHIA 4 ERIE RAIL
ROAD.-This great line traverses
I the Northern uuo Northwest counties of
Pennsylvania to the city of Erie. on
Lake Erie.
1t has been leased by the iennsy1ud-
min Ia" Rood Company, and is opera
ed by them.
Its entire length WIS opened for pos.
sengcr and freight business, October
17th, 1864.
TINE OF PASSENGER TRAINS
AT RIDGWAY.
Lc"up Edstpard.
Erie Mail Train s 80 a. m.
Erie Express Train 7 81 pm.
L'dUc I'esiword.
Erie Mail Tain II 81 a. m.
Erie Express Train 10 10 p. m
Passenger cars run through without
change both ways between Philadelphia
aud Erie.
NEW YORK CONNECTION.
Leave New Yolk at 7OU p. m, Arrive
at Erie $40 a. m.
Leave Erie at 2.O5 p. m, arrive at New
York II. noon.
ELEGENT SLEEPING CARS on Express
Trains both ways botween WilllamSp0rt
and Baltimore, and Williamsport aud
Philadelphia.
For information respecting Passenger
business apply at the S. Z. corner Both
and Market Sis.
AMI for Freight business of the Com.
pany's Agents:
s 3 Kingston, Jr. Cor. 18th and
Market StS Philadelphia
j. ". Reynolds Erie.
W Brown. Agent n G. II. r. Bal
timoIe.
II IT. iIouSToN.
GwI F"iyh Aq'. MNa.
u. " GwINNrR.
G""T. Ticket Aqi. FH.Pa.
AhFRED L T,LrR
Gcnerni ,Smpt Wmst.
DR. ". B HA2TM
ST. NARI & Elk "a. PA.
[ I.arp of the \rmv Of the Potomac
kzs" Par';crIrr attention given to all
cases OF surgical nature
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1865-11-25

H9 A party Of children recently dis
covered bomb shell in the woods nea,
BrSdeuburg. Kentucky. While play
ing with the shell. it exploded. killing
aud wuunding nine OF TIE children.
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1865-11-25

Notice...-Porties attending Court
&c witnesses in "nmmonwPalIh cases.
must hereafter Plnim their tees Of the
undersigned. hrf re leaving Court. or
hoy will not be taxed in the bill Of
'ists.
By order nf the County Comr's.
LAURIE j. BLtKELY.
District Attorney,
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1865-11-25
COUNTY DIRECTORY

COUN rY UlRECEORY
President ,JnIge.
Hon. 2, GWhiio, Wellsborough.
ds""'"tc J~dges,
Hon. Y. :. Broekway, Jay tp.
Hon. 4 =. Schultze, St. Mary's.
MerB.
Z. W. Hays, Ridgway
R'>fhrm@ory, Reg. nd Rec,
George Ed, WeiS, Ridgway
District Ar"r""y,
l.. J. Bhkely Ridgway
Treasurer,
Charles Luhr. st. Mary's
C,Hqty N"' 0sP0r.
George Walm~ley, St. Marys
commissioners,
Charles Weis. st. MarY'S
Geo. Dickinson, Ridgway,
Joseph W. Taylor, Fox.
Au','t"rS,
r. 7. Kyler. Fox
.Iac"b McCauley. Fox.
II. D. Derr Brnczett
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1865-11-25
[From the Phila. Sunday Mercury.]
A RIDE IN THE CARS.
BY A. F. HILL.

To see me away.
With puff and blow,
Away we GO,
Winding round hills,
Leaping DER rills
And larger streams
While the whistle screams,
AS much as to say,
Out of the way !
Forest aud farms,
Houses and barns,
Fences. and hosts
OF telegraph posts,
Aud bushes and trees,
On the left and the right,
Dark bay rs in fight,
As swift as the breeze,
And are soon out Of sight.
The hours pass by
AS we onward fy:
-he flight of the day
Fades gently away.
AS the golden sun
Ills days work dune
Sinks in the west;
And still he dou't rest.
The stars peep ont,
And the muon, no doubt,
Will snon cheer the night
With her silvery light.
Why, we're stopping let's see
., yes it's for tea.
Now rush Tor the door,
(M hich never before
Seemed SO SMALL;
Twenty minutes is all
The time We have
To eat supper aud leave.
Times up! all aboard =
Is shouted and reared
Then, with huttcr and furry,
To our places we hurry
Supper is DER,
And we're off once more.
Again on the way,
As we've been all day,
An hour is gone,
And still we move on.
Now 10 take sleep
l feel inclination,
For u droNsy sensation
Does over me creep.
But-let ne sec
1t first must be
My aim and ambition
To arrange my feet,
On, or under, the seat,
In some easy position.
But that is a fent,
Whinh without deceit,
Requires great skill
And forever will
Fairly bid defiance
To art or to science.
Half asleep, half awake,
Our way we take
Through the shades of night
Now passing the light
Ofs0me little rill
With whistle shrill
We rattle BY;
Then Onward still
To the shadowy hill
We swiftly fly;
Round its base We sweep,
1heu onward leap
Tho the wild moun,ain scene
The gorge or raviue-
Halt awake, half asleep.
And thus, at last
] he night half past
We arrive at a station
Some where in creation,
And. looking out,
We fnd-heyoud doubt
To our consolation
'Tis our destination.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-02-04
Correspondence IF the Union
TO the Farmers.

AS the season for the farmers work IS fast APP
proaching perhaps a few hints may prove accep-
table. We do not pretend TO instruct the expe-
rienced Or intelligent planter. But even he may
be reminded of some forgotten fact aOrder is
Heavens first law'' Bit no one business seems
to be so void of it as the farming interest, and
yet without it, no man need ever expect TO sue
coed in his undertaking. This is the time, for
the farmer to arrange his plan of operations for
the Spring campaign. During the long winter
evenings, you should take a plat Of your farm,
and arrange your grounds into sections. Then
ascertain what crops best succeed in certain
kinds of soil. Those having been cultivated the
past season should always have the crop chang
ed. In doing this, remember that some crops
succeed others much better than those OF a SINH
lar kind. Always follow root crops with sur
face plants, or Oici Versa. In arranging, do not
let your eyes be larger than your ability. The
great error made by even the most experienced,
is the planting more land than they can properly
cultivate One acre well titled will produce
more than five, half worked. Then all manures
do not suit to all grounds or vegetables. This
is matter that should claim especial attention
from the planter, for many crops have been en-
tirely ruined by false application of fertilizers.
But be sure 10 manure. Money spent in this
way, is the best possible investment you can
make. 1t will pay better interest than any
stock now in market. Spend every dollar and
every moment in making and hauling manure.
You will never regret it.
We all know the earlier we can get our vege-
tabls or produce in the market, the better it will
pay. Now is the time to prepare for it, Du-
ring this month every farmer who is without,
should prepare Hot-bed, and start his plants of
all kinds. Then by the time the season is fit for
out door work, he has fine lot of stocky plants
ready for the grounds, thereby gaining at least
six to eight weeks of time. 1t costs but little to
do this and pays largely. It's the little things
that pay us the best interest on our labor. Veg
etablts of all kinds will and are paying largely
Grain crops will not pay in this thickly settled
country, where land and labor are so high
Fruits of all kinds will in few years be one oil
the largest crops OF this section. What pays
better now? just think of selling large pears al
twenty cents piece at whole sale This was
the ruling price the past season, and everything
else has been in proportion. These few remarks
are only thrown out to he followed by some more
heightened and more substantial article. We
propose in % future article 10 show the great ad-
yantages the country offers to young men TO set
tie down as lillers of the soil, rather than spend
their life, health and morals, in the vain attempt
TO gain what but few ever reach in cities, viz
riches FARMER
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-02-04
The War.

[
The most importer movement that has any
bearing CT the war, is the departure Of Vice
President, Alexander Fl. Stephens, and Senators
r. NJ. T. Hunter and J. A. Campbell of the Reb-
Ell confederacy for Washington, to confer with
President Lincoln in reference to negotiating a
peace. These gentlemen appeared in front OF
Gen. Grants lines on Tuesday. Mr.. Seward,
Secretary of State, has gone TO Fortress Monroe
or City Point, where it is supposed, he will meet
the Commissioners, and ascertain the object OF
their mission. The Richmond Sentinel, says
they come without any official character, being
merely DESTROYS to see if some amicable arrange
ment can not be made for closing the war. The
Washington Chronicle gives the following as the
terms upon which alone the Rebels may have
peace
LIST. That tile Rebel armies shall lag doscn their
arms, take the oath Of allegiance to the Government
Of the United States and return, seperallg, to peace
FIJI pursuits.
I'd. That the political leaders Of the Rebellion
shaUbe surrendered to tie Government for e1empIa-
ry disposal. - - $50
3D.. That theterms efthe Emancipation Proc
ldmation shall at once be complied aoith in cuery
part Of the reJeliious States.
Advices from Fort Fisher, n c., up toSunday
last, have reached Fortress Monroe, and repre-
sent that several of the Union gunboats are up
Cape Fear river, in the vicinity of one of the reb
ell forts, it is supposed, with view Of lombard
ing it.
An arrival at Fortress Monroe on Tuesday,
from Hilton Head, S. c., on the 2Sth ult., re-
ports that Gen. Sherman's army was advancing
steadily against Charleston, and at last accounts
was within forty miles of the city. The enemy,
it was stated, were being driven from every point
at which they offered resistance
Information has been received at the Navy
Department, by telegram from City Point,
dated on Monday afternoon, to the effect that a
torpedo boat left by the rebels on the James riv-
er aground just above the distractions in the
river, during their late naval raid, has been
captured by night expedition sent out by Com
modore Nichols. The boat has two good en-
gines and two torpedoes on board
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-02-04

THE BLAIR M1ss1oN.-The Philadelphia
Evening Telegraph, of Monday in double
loaded type boldly asserts that the Blair
mission is not failure and that peace is
near at hand. The Washington correspon
dent of the same paper telegraphs:
The mission is not fizzle to the full
meaning of the word, but simply delayed
by the inexplicable confusion, Jealousy, in.
tense wrangling, and pickering among the
officials of the Confederacy at Richmond
I repeat il, Blairs peace negotiations have
not exploded, but are only delayed. as the
public will very soon be officially informed
The New ork Tribune replying to some
comments of the Evening Post, says:
We did, and do, expect much from Mr.
Blair's efforts though we never supposed
that our country would be pacifed quite so
easily or SO promptly as two boys might
swap jack-knives. And we say again that
we believe peace to be not far off.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-02-04
Correspondence Of the Union.
BALTIMORE COUNTY, |


January 18th, 1865.
Messrs. Editors Of the Union
Gentlemen--As one Of your subscribers feel
a deep interest in your prosperity and sue
cess for the noble and praiseworthy course, in
the good work in which you are engaged, in adj
vocating Union, liberty, kindness, forbearance,
and the unity of the Union men of the county.
Already much good has been done by the concil-
atory course which you have seen fit to advo-
cafe. A union has taken place. Those many
heart burnngs and petty growls which for a
time distracted the Union men of the county,
thanks to an All Wise Providence, and the efforts
of your paper are rapidly passing away May
we not hope, with such a feeling prevailing in
our midst, actuated by love OF country, that the
day is not far distant when treason, its aders
and abettors, will be crushed out--with peace
and happiness Astounding as in by-gone days
To accomplish this, much is required on the part
of every Union man. Each and every one must
be active and vigilant in the good work. Edi-
tors are expected to spread broadcast facts to
enlighten the people. On the part of the people
it is necessary that the publisher should be- sus-
tained ever remembering that "time is money"
and that he who labors for the public good
should be amply compensated for his services
TO accomplish this, would urge upon all,
the Importance of giving a liberal support to
your enterprise Thus we may soon hope to see
the Baltimore county Union paying its weekly
visit to every family in the county.
MECHANIC.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-02-04
MARYLAND Lands.

We noticed in late number of the Denton
P. Chambers, fredericksburg Nd, agent for Town
send Co.. of Philadelphia. The wholenumber
of acres sold was 4Oll for $50 $50, or a little
over $14, per acre. The war and its attendant
circumstances in this State, have thrown u large
amount of land into the market, especially in the
counties, bordering on the Chesapeake. These
lands comprise almost every variety of soil, and
are, in general, naturally rich and productive
Under the system of slave labor, many large
estates have been EARNED down." and rendered
practically worthless. These lands can be bought
very low, and by putting mp farm buildings, d.
viding into smaller tracts, liberal fertilzing and
thorough cultivation, they would soon regain
their native fertility. The soil is easily cultiva-
ted the seasons are longer and safer than at
the North the climate is healthy, the cold in
intense, on account of the proximity to the sea
BY means of the bay and its numerous navigable
tributaries, transportation is cheap and speedy.
while Baltimore and Philadelphia always fur
nish a ready market for all kinds of produce
The soil is adapted to the production of cereals,
vegetables and fruit of all kinds, and with the
advantages Of cheap and speedy transportation,
good markets and pleasant climate, buyers would
find it much more to their advantage to invest
their money in Maryland, than by going to the
far West. Here too, they will find good and
pleasant society, with all the advantages of civil
ization. The Maryland people are known for
their hospitality. Not so in many portions of
the West Society is unsettled, markets are low
and transportation is high.
Even here 10 Baltimore county there are many
tracts for sale. Townsend Kimble, whose card
may be seen in another column, have number
of Baltimore county farms in their catalogue
They are offered much lower than lands of the
same quality and the same advantages can be
bought in the North. And we would suggest to
our readers in Pennsylvania, who contemplate
buying land, to come to Maryland. Prices will
60 up, in fact are going up already. The supe-
rior advantages of the State, cannot long remain
hid. Under the New Constitution, publcschools
will be established throughout the State, and a
general impulse be given to industry and intelli-
gence When all the vast natural advantages
of Maryland are fully developed, and the State
has reached that position to which she is entitled,
people will regret that they failed to see the or
pOrtunities now presented to them.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-02-04


The York TURNPIKE.-We were surprised the
other day, to learn from one of the Directors of
this road, that no dividend has been paid TO the
stockholders during the last eighteen months
The salaries of all the employees have been IN
creased so as to correspond with the advanced
cost ofliving, and great deal has been expend-
ed in repairing and keeping the road in good or
der. The company have shown their liberality
and public spirit in this matter. And with this
fact before the public, no one should complain at
the increase which has been made in the tolls
This increase was rendered necessary to make
the road sustain itself. The same remarks apply
to the Rail Road. Enterprises which contribu-
ted SO much to the general prosperity and conve-
nience of the county, certainly deserve to be
sustained We all hope the time will soon come
when everything will return to its former stand
ard. Until then we must expect to pay to 9th
ers the increase which we demand for our own
products, rendered necessary by the circumstan-
ces of the war.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-02-04
Acc,prsr.-A bow named Clifton Pearson. r,

AcclDENT.-A boy named Clifton Pearson, re-
siding with the family of Mr.. John P. Cuddy in
the 10th District, was considerable injured on
the morning of the goth ult. by being thrown
from a colt. 1t appears the colt threw him over
its head and then tramped on him, inficting a
very severe cut, some four FIVE inches in length,
on the back part of his head He was otherwise
injured about the face and neck None of the
family were at home at the time but Mr. Cuddy S
daughter, who Immediately applied the necessary
remedy and the boy is doing we'll.
ANoTHER.-A son of Mr.. Thomas Francis, re-
siding near Sweet Air, who is a member Of Co.
D, 18th. Md. Regt., lately returned from the front
on short furlough. On Friday, 9th ult., horse
which he was riding slipped on the ice and fell,
severely injuring the young man. Being unable
to return to his regiment at the expiration of his
furlough, Mr.. Francis, ST., reported the fact to
the military authorities at Baltimore, who we
presume, granted an extension Of his leave of
absence. The injured man is attended by DR.. s.
l.. Moorcs, and we are glad to learn, will soon be
able to return to duty.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-02-04
TO CONTRACTORS.

0FFIcR OF THE DULANEY's VALLEY 4 SWEET
AIR TURNPIKE COMPANY
January goth, 1855. }
CtEALED PROPOSALS will be received by
- the President and Directors of the Dula-
ney's Valley and Sweet Air Turnpike Compa-
ny in Baltimore countyspntil WEDNESDAY,
at II o'clock NJ,
February l5th, 1855,
for the grading of three miles>tS) of said Turn
pike Road, and making thcreon,~ an artificial
road Of stone, sixteen feet wide, commencing
with the third (3rd) mile of said roads
Parties offering must state the price pei mlie'
and also designate which mile they bid for, or
they may bid for the whole work.
Parties can obtain further information by aP-
plying to the undersigned. 80 -
The Board of Directors reserve the right TO
reject any or all proposals.
Bids to be addressed to the undersigned at
Long Green Post Office, Baltimore County, Nd.
EDW. r. SPARKS,
Jan. 2S.-3t. Secretary.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-02-04
Lecture of Rev. Henry w. Beeche,

b0cCur0 Oh rev. henry w. BoGCh0r.
This we'll known gentleman delivered his first
lecture in Southern State, at the Maryland In
stitutein Baltimore, on Friday evening last
The proceeds were devoted to the association for
the Improvement of the coored people. An i'm
mense audience turned out to hear him, the tick
cts all having been sold within forty-eight hours
after the announcement was made that he would
speak. Chief Justice Chase of the Supreme Court,
Sec. Stanton Of the War Department, Lit. Gov
Cox, Mayor Chapman, Brig. Gen. Morris, men,
bers of Congress, the State Legislature and the
city Council were seated on the platform. The
lecture was an able and thorough discussion
of the subject of Tabor both slave and free.
His remarks were loudly applauded. After
he had concluded, loud calls were made for
Judge Chase who merely stated his pleasure in
hearing that Congress had finally passed the res
olution for the abolition of slavery throughout
the United States. Four years ago. Mr. Beecher
would have given his views on slavery before a
public audience in Baltimore, at the risk of his
life. To-day thousands hear him gladly, and
greet him with prolonged applause. ''The world
moves" aa
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-02-04

TIE DRAFT IN DBLrIMoRE County, cores
pendent from the Bird election district informs us
that committee has been appointed in that dis
trict TO solicit contributions for the purpose OF
buying substitutes to relieve the district from
draft The committee meets with considerable
success. Our correspondent also states that prop
erty holders are generally in favor of having the
County Commissioners make an appropriation to
pay an additional bounty. f
A meeting of those interested in the Draft in
the 9th district, was held at Towsontown, on
Thursday. AS the Legislature has taken no def
mite action on the Bounty Bill, nothing was
done at the meeting. Why do our Legislators
persist in delaying the passage of the Bounty
Bill? To they want the State 10 lose her men,
and Draft to fall especially heavy on the agri-
cultural districts
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-02-04

A HUSBANDS INDEBTEDNESS. Su-
preme Court of New York has decided that
husband was liable for his wifes debts,
even though the parties were separated
The wife of the defendant, it appears,
bought set Of furs valued at three hundred
and thrty-five dollars and ordered the bill
to be sent to her husband. The latter de-
clined to pay the bill, on the ground that
his wife had separated from him and was
living with another man. The plaintiff
brought suit to recover the Indebtedness
when the jury rendered verdict in his ia
vor for the full amount claimed Husbands,
who have truant wives, should learn q eau
ton from this. ~ : aa sEf9egW
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-02-04

A FAST AGE.-The Erie (Pa) Dispatch
contains the following examples of the
progressive spirit of the age:
A man residing in Spring township, Erie
county, buried his second wife on Tuesday,
Nov. /, 1864, and on the 18th, eleven days
after, married again. His first wife died
about year ago and he was then FIVE weeks
in finding second.
A CT Sc which occurred in DRYDEN, New
York, however leaves the Erie, Pa. case far
behind for enterprise. A man in that town
had the misfortune to lose his wife on Sun
day on Monday Q married his servant
girl on Tuesday they attended the funeral
of the deceased together, the new wife
wearing the old ones clothes.