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whom be once had loved 1t was very sad
Il le that he harmed In renlv To his nnestinns

whom be once had loved. 1t was a very sad
tale that he learned in reply to his questions.
Years before, worn not by ceaSeless persecu-
tion, hopeless, despairing, almost crazed, with
out single appreciatire friend TO whom she
might appeal for aid or counsel, she had yielded
to the compulsion of her fathers threats, and
married ole of her tribe An educated woman,
with all her re6enment of feeling such an union
could be naught but living death to her. She
fingered little time, and then death came with
welcome release All that remained of her, now,
on earth, was tue green grave with its wooden
cross in the Indian cenetary
Joseph bowed his head and thanked God for
her early release. But when he looked upon his
proud, handsome wife, aud his fair, beautiful
children though be might regret the love which
had made both himselfand White Wavemiserable,
for time at least, he was not sorry that he had
not made her his wife. Fine man as he was,
there was n vein ofselfshness in his bosom, and
who shall dare condemn him?
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CHAPTER 9.

A FURTHER SUPPLEMENT to the act of eigh-
teen hundred and sixty, chapter two hundred
and seventy-four entitled, an Act TO incorpo-
rate the Baltimore and Liberty Turnpike Com
pany.
SECTION /. BE IL enacted By toe General ASSEM-
blu of Maryland, That the said Baltimore and
Liberty Turnpike Company, shall have full pow
er and authority to borrow or raise by loan, q
sum of money not exceeding twenty thousand
dollars, forihe pupose of liquidatipg any debt or
debts they may have contracted in the construc-
ton of their said Turnpike Road, and to secure
the payment of the same by mortgage Or pledge
of their said road and property owned by them,
and their tolls, privileges and corporate franchis-
es in such manner as the president and directors
Of said Company may deem proper
Sec 2. And be IL enacted, That the said Turn
pike Company shall have power and authority
TO sell and convey certain lot of land situated
in Baltimore county, lying on the line OF said
Turnpike Road, containing one aud one-quarter
acres of land, more or less, which was conveyed
to the said Company by Catherine Curach By
deed, dated the uineteenth day of July, eighteen
hundred and sixty-four, and recorded in Llber,
J. H L., number forty-one OF the land record
books Of Baltimore county.
Sec. 8. And be ii enacted, That this act shall
take effect from the date Of its passage
| April 2s.-3t.
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An Unearthlv Story.

very weird story is current in the hill coun-
try OF Stafordshire. We have been unable TO
verify the narrative with anything like precision.
and content ourselves with relating it as near as
possible as was told to US by Clergyman. One
day last week carrier, With his horse and cart,
was taken his accustomed journey between Bux-
ton and MaccleSfeld After he had gone some
distance he was accosted by wayfaring man,
who was plodding along the road, who asked
for lift. The carrier took the man up and then
! proceeded onwards After while the carrier
complained that his hands were cold, and asked
bis companion to drive for him for time.
The man consented and took hold Of the reins
Before they had gone much farther stranger on
horseback-the horse by the. way was white
one--oyertaken them, and road by the side of
the cart. A conversation was commenced, which
very soon took the direction of the cattle plague
Its devastating effects were discussed, and par
allel was drawn between it and other calamities,
| past and future. The stranger on horseback sud-
denly became prophetic, saying that next year
there would be IA plague or blight among the corn,
which would destroy the fruits of the earth,
which would be followed the next year by q
plague among mankind.
Christians he said, would lie dead in the
roadside byBhundreds, ives he added lower
ing his voice. and addressing the holder of the
reins, "dead as the man who is sitting by your
side !" The driver turned, and to his horror
found that he was sitting by the side of corpse.
The stranger on horseback galloped away, and
the temporary driver of the cart was left to pur
sue bis journey with his melancholy burden.
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TAKE TuEsE.-Some twenty years ago far
mer's barn in the vicinity of Worcester was
struck by lightning and burned to the ground.
Many of the citizens had gone to the fire, when
n fop, well strapped and dickied, with his cap ON
one side of his head, met Il celebrated doctor and
accosted him thus wise:
''Can you alb, tell me, doctah, how far they
have succeeded in extinguishing the conAagra-
tion of the, ah, unfortunate yeoman's barn?'
The doctor eyed the individual attentively,
dropping his head as usual for a moment and
then slipping his thumb and fingers in his vest
pocket took out couple of pills and handed
them to him saying:
Take these sir, and go TO bed; and if you
do not feel any better in the morning call at my
Office
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R. IT. GoRsUCH.

Successor to Jehu Gorsuch,
Corner of Gay and Front sts., Baltimore, Nd,
i.5faff 81 u tfaH DEALER IN stH.4llst f
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC HARDW ARE
HAS received his Spring andS>>ss9e>A
Summer supply of goods, con-
sisting in parto KNIVES and Forks,
Pocket Knives, Table and Tea Spoons, Hollow
Ware, Wagon Boxes, Horse Shoes and Nails,
Nail Rods Carpenters Tools, Axes, Locks,
Hinges Screws, Bolts, Shoyels, Forks, Picks,
Mattocks, Cast and Blister Steel, Trace, Halter
and Cow Chains, Counter Scales, Safety Fuse,
, WoODCoCK'S PLOWS AND CASTINGS;
Also Stewards wedge-pattcrn AXES, war,
ranted, all of which he offers wholesale and
retail at his usual low prices.
iJulv 16-tfi93 sstfff4 aAsssslis-2 4syts- FL
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cANEcDoTE OF Mn. LINCOLN" We trust the
Lord is on our side, Mr.. Lincoln said the speak
er of a delegation of Christian men TO that good
man. during one of the dark days of the Rebel
liou.
- do not regard that as essential as some
thing else, replied Mr.. Lincoln.
The pous visitors looked horror struck until
the President added, /" am most concerned TO
know that we are on the Lords side.'
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va The.late Stephen Girard, when surround
king supreme delight in his accumulation, wrote
thus to a friend . As to myself / live like a
gally-save, constantly occupied, and often pas
sing thenieht without sleeping. am wrapped
in labyrinth Of affairs and worn out with
care do not value fortune. The love of la
Dor is my highest emotion When rise in the
morning. my only effort is to labor SO hard dur
ing the day, that when night comes ] may be
able to sleep souudy"
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5En~ Ny Dear, said an anxious farmer to
his bashfnl daughter, " do not intend that you
shall throw yourself away on any Of the worth
less boys of ihe present day You must marry
man of sober and mature age, one that can charm
YOU with wisdom and good advice, rather than
personal attraction. What do you think of a
fine intelligent husband offfty9' The timid,
meek, bue-eyed little daughter looked in her faith
er's face, and with the slightest possible touch
of interest in her voice, answered, " think tsco
Of f,eentu-fue would be better pa
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LOCAL Laws.
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY.

tt N accordance with an Act passed by the Leg
il islature on the oath of January, 1865, re-
quiring that every Public Local Local made to
take effect before the first of June next, after
the session at which it may be passed, shall
in each of three successive weeks in all the
newspapers of the respective counties in which
it may operate.
The undersigned, Commissioners of Balti-
more county, hereby publish the following Lo-
cal Laws for Baltimore county
eag ss JOSHUA F. COCKEY.
DAN'L j. McCAULEY,
JAMES BUTTON, aa
Commissioners of Baltimore county.
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va Patrick, the widow Maloney tells me
that you have stolen one of her finest pigs. Is
that so?" nYes yer Honor 'What have
you done with it2' 'Killed it and ate it, yer
Honor" "Oh, Patrick when you are brought
face to face with the widow and the pig on the
judgement day, what account will you be able
to give of yourself when the widow accuses you
Of the theft?' 'Did you say the pig would be
there, yer Reverence ~ ITO be sure did,
"Well, then, yer Reverence, I'll say Mrs. Malo-
ney. bad luck 10 ye, there s yer pig
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@a- DIR. johnson made large hole and q
small one in the door for his two cats.
"What have you two holes for?' asked q
friend.
Why the large one is for the large cat, and
and the small one is for the small cat"
''Why one hole would have done for both"
% Alb would it? how is the big cat to get
through the little hole y asked the astute Doc
tor.
" She cant. But the little cat can get through
the large hole
"Egad never thought of that
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Excuse Me- A little girl of four years was say
ing her prayers not long SINCE when her little
brother came slyly behind her and pulled her
hair Without moving her head she said -
9 Please Lord, excnse me minute, while kick
Freddy We have known older persons to ex-
cuse themselves from praying to " kick +" some-
body
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goetrp.
s p r N q.

Year after year we hail the epring- rr
&, A time of hope and gladness
The pleasures that around 1t cling
Forbid all brooding sadness
The teemng life that re-appearS
As early skies grow lighter ese
Revives the joy OF other years,
And makes the world seem brighter
The voice of budding nature, too, KS ia
Incites to fresh endeavor ..-
Now all things, bursting forth anew,
Look fair and bright as ever.
Though cherished hopes may die away nf
Though joy seem evanescent, s46ds
New life uprises from decay. n
To animate the present.
So. year by year. mans inner life
levives in freshened yigor. 4ol
The wintry blasts of storm and strife,
With cold afflicton's rigor,
Prepare the soul for new delight,
IND usher in its dawning; THid ~
Though grief endure throughout the night,
Joy cometh in the morning. f
The varied seasons roll away iF t
Till life grows old and hoary tF 81
When death, with cold and wintry ray,
Gives place to springtide glory.
The wondrous beauty then displayed
Remains forever vernal, 8a
And life and joy no more can fade
Where all things are eternal. 4s4e -.
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Naa~ "Will you take the life of General Grant
or Admiral Farragut, this morning?n asked a
New York newsman of an elderly lady who had
stopped TO look over publications on his STALL
s'Law me, no she replied they may live to
the end of their days for all of me. hahn t
got anything ag'i en-
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Tue CHRISTIAN CHARAcTER.-T is not n
grace that can adorn the Christian character,
but you will have need to appear in at some time
or other therefore seek the whole, that you may
stand perfect and complete in all the will of God
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1sS- Digby sat for long time, the other day,
contemplating cane bottomed chair, and final
ly said q wonder what fellow took the troub-
le TO find them holes and put straws around
them .
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WANTED, AGENTs-s75 to. 5000 PER
w MONTH for Gentlemen, and S35 to $75
for Ladies, everywhere, to introduce the Com
mon Sense Family Sewing Machine, improved
and perfected 1t will hem, fell, stitch, quilt,
bind, braid and embroider beautifully. Price
only $50, making the elastic lock stitch, and
fully warranted for three years. We pay the
above wages, or commission, from which
twice that amount can be made. Address or
call on @. BOWERS & CO., Office, No. 255 S.
promptly, with circulars and terms. %
March 31.-1m. =. 81
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l~ always sing 10 please myself, said a
gentleman, who was humming a tune in compa-
ny. Then you re not at all difficult TO please
said lady, who sat next to him.
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GILMoUR,s HOTEL.
NOTICE.

TIME undersigned, having been appointed
MAGISTRATE of the Ninth Election Dis
trict, will attend to all business entrusted to
his care at his residence near Providence Chap
ell, Baltimore county.
Jan. lS.-3m. ss na 81, fstb gis fis
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gzD- The confidential friendship of two bad and
cunning men isgenerally an injury to others and
no benefit to themselves.
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INTERNAL REV. NOTICE.

IN lEnNAI nEv. WUItGE.
A LII Blacksmiths, Whcelwrights, Butchers,
IN Manufacturers, Auctioneers and Pedlers
will please take notice, that they required
by law to take out Government License, and
with the exception of Pedlers, are required to
make to tho Assistant Assessor,
A MONTHLY RETURN
of all work done by them, the same to be pre-
sented on or before the TENTEIaOF EACH
MONTH, after which time penalty or fine of
twenty-five per cent. will be added.
%a.All persons interested will please take
notice and have their returns in by the tenth
of January.
FRANK i. MORLlNG,
Asst. Assessor 9Th Div. 5th Dist.
COUNTY OFFICE-Hookstown Road near
first Toll Gate. Office hours to 8 A. NJ, and
to z p. M.
CITY OFFICE-No. Eutaw Street. Office
hours from 0 A. NJ, to 3 p. n.
Dec. 23-tf.
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SMITH BROS. & CO.,

IS AND 40 II. BALTIM0RE STREET.
Feb. 24-tf. .si,f oaif )a4
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RUNNING THE GAUNTLET.

The terrible chastisement known as
running the gauntlet was abolished in
Austria IN 1854. For years It had been
a favorite mode of punishment, and was a
cruel and barbarouS remnant of those
dark and dismal times called the middle
ages. The character Of the punishment
may be inferred from the following desc.io-
ton, by an eye witness, of the last eXecu-
ton of the kind:
On an autumn morning in the year
1881, the garrison of the fortress of Their
esienstadt, on the Egar River, in Bohe-
mia, was formed in large square on the
spacious place before the resident of the
commandant In the middle of the
square, drawn up in file, stood company
of rifle battalion, TO which the delin-
quent belonged. 1t was unarmed, Qhere
were three hundred being provided with
a switch, and placed at a small distance
from his next man. AT the tenth stroke
Of the clock, the drums were beaten, and
amidst silence deep ard oppressive, the
prisoner was marched into the square.
He was as fine a looking man as ever
set eyes upon tall, powerful and well
formed. His handsome features, TO which
black mustache gave bold and martial
expression, shone forth III the full glow
and vigor of manhood, only they were of
a deadly paleness.
He was a non-commissioned officer,
and during the campaign in Italy, in
1910 he had distinguished himself in such
a manner that his superior officers had
recommended him for promotion. Aus
tria is more generous than England towards
those that shed their blood IN her service,
and he would have been made a commits
stoned officer long since--in spite of his
humble origin and his poverty--if If had
not been for fatal impediment. This
impediment was his own passionate tenn
per; he was very choleric man, harsh
and brutal towards his interiors, morose
and stubborn towards his superiors, when
ever they deemed it necessary to check or
rebuke him. He was hated by the men
to the utmost. There was not a private
in the whole battalion that had not vowed
him revenge. He had never made one
friend, nor did he care to have one
Strict in the performance of his military
service-the most minor duties of which
he discharged with the utmost exactness
he went his own way, proud, reserved
and solitary. Innumerable were the pun
ishments which he had brought upon the
men for however slight the offense might
be, he was sure not to pass it over in ST.
lence
His superior officers respected him for
his usefulness, his ability, and his exacti-
tude but they did not like him. The
evident lack of humanity in the man made
him an object of doubt rather than love.
Moreover there was vague rumor about
his having once struck his own officer in
the midst of a pell NELL, caused by hand
to hand encounter with TIE enemy. The
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"A youg lady the other day, in the
course of lecture (after the man and man
ner of Miss Anna E. Dickinson,) said ::
''Get married, young man, and be quick
about it too. Don't wait for the millennium,
hoping that the girls may turn TO angels
before you trust yourself with one ofthem.
A pretty thing you'd be alongside an angel,
wouldn't you-you brute? Don't wait
another day, but right now-this very
night ask some nice, industrious girl to go
into partnership with you, 20 clear your
pathway Of thorns, and plant it with flow
ers" Healthy old gal, that.
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done, he eXOrted The men, according 10
custom, to dispense with all feelings of
compassion, and to do their duty confor-
mably to the law. The colonel went
through his part of the formality in a
quick and hurried manner, as if he were
unwilling to perform it. So he was he
knew but too well, that, in this instance,
there was no need for exhortation. These
preliminaries being over, the prisoner was
delivered into the hands of the provost.
When the latter tore off from his uni
form the golden lace and gaIloons, the
marks of his military rank, throwing them
at his feet, the face of the unfortunate
man became purple, and his dark eyes
flashed fire. When he was stripped Of
his coat and shirt, and placed at the entry
of the terrible street through which he had
to pass, he became pale again. Two sol
diers went ahead they marched back
ward, with theit bayonets presented to his
breast, SO as to force him to keep measure
TO the drum which brought up the rear
The drum was muffied its slow and small
beats sounded ike the music of funeral
procession.
When he received the first stroke his
features assumed an expression Of pain,
and his firm-set lips quivered slightly
This was, however, the only sign of sen
sation. Crossing his arms over his breast,
and pressing his teeth close together, his
proud face remained henceforth inmova-
bic. His merciIess enemies enjoyed but
an incomplete triumph after all They
might slash his body to pieces, but his
proud, indomitable spirit they could not
break. The blows descended with fear
ful violence upon him. After the first
dozen, blood came but never did he utter
one single exclamation of pain Dever, not
even with a look, did he implore for mer
cy. An expression of scorn and disdain
was deeply set on his face, as pale as
death. When he had reached at last the
left wing of the company, his lacerated
back presented a fearful appearance
Even his most exasperated enemies might
well have been satisfied now. fit had
been possible, the commanding officer him
self would have interceded in his behalf.
But this was not even to be thought of ;
the law must have its course. They faced
him right about he had to make the same
way back again.
There was one formality connected with
this punishment which was cruel, bar
barous and shameful mockery; the delin-
quent had to thank his executioners for
his tortures.
When this victim had arrived at the
file leader Of the right wing Ofhis company,
and the dreadful execution was over at
last, he threw one last, long look, full of
contempt, at his tormentors. Then he
was seen staggering, ike a drunken man,
towards the commanding officer. His
eyes swollen with blood, beamed with an
unnatural brightness, his respiration was
short and painful touching his head with
his right hand, IN token of the military
salute, he said in voice that came out of
his throat with rafting sound, but that
was, nevertheless, distinctly audible over
the place, II have TO thank your honor
for this exquisite punishment and fell
down dead.
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TFrom tie Lady's Friend.l
Sweets OF WOmaE'S Life.
BY MARGARET sWAYNE.

a babe at rest on mothers breast,
Too young to smile or weep,
Conscious of naught but mothers love,
So sweet is infants sleep.
: child at play in meadows green,
Plucking the fragrant flowers,
Chasing the bright-wing'd butterflies,
So sweet are childhood's hours.
a maiden fair as early dawn,
Radiant with every grace,
Gladd'ning the eye that looks on her,
So sweet is bsauty's face.
A softly blushing, Gowncast look,
Murmur Of startled dove,
Answering another's tender words,
So sweet is maiden's love.
A white-robed virgin kneeling low,
Before Gods altar bows,
Forever joined two hearts and hands,
So sweet are marriage VOWS.
A youthful mother bending Ger
Her frst-born beauteous boy,
Forever hers till death shall part,
So sweet mothers Joy.
A matron in life's autumn-time,
With young life clustered Ger,
Her chidren's children clasp her knees,
So rich is autumn's store.
An aged form, whose 6imming eyes
Foretell departing breath,
Are closed by grateful, loving hands,
So sweet is peaceful death.
Six feet of grass-grown fiow'ry sod
On earth's kind shelt'ring breast,
Forever freed from grief and pain,
So sweet eternal rest.
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UNION HOUSE,

nBENSBURG, Pa, JOHN A. BLAIR,
Il Proprietor, spares no pains to render this
hotel worthy of continuation of the liberal
patronage it has heretofore received. His
table will always be furnished with the
best the market affords; his bar with the
best CT hquors.-His stable is large, and will
be attended by an attentive and obliging
hostler. June 4, l866.-tf.
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A NT:Iv-e,kee vouno la,,v had he,

"A Milwaukee young lacy had her
'scap set" for ''rather large feller," but
failed to win him, when confdant tried
to comfort her wit.i the words: ':Never
mind, MoIlie, there are as goc1 fsh in The
sea as ever were caught" "Mollie know
that" replied her little brother, ''but she
wants q whale
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s. BFTFORD. DENTIST.

CONTINUES to visit Ebensburg personally
L on the 4th Monday of each month
During his absence Lewis N. Snyder, who
studied with the Doctor, will remain in the
office and attend to all business entrusted to
him.
June 7, 1866.
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LLOYD & CO

BANKERS, E5ensburg, Pa. Gold, Silver,
u Government Bonds, and other securities,
bought and sold. Interest allowed on time
deposits. Collections made on all accessible
points in the United States, and General
Banking business transacted.
March l, 1S66.tf.l
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Buckley, in one of the lectures made

Buckley, in one OF the lectures made
use of an illustration that viii bear ro-
peating: Holding lime close to his eyes
with one hand, and half dollar at some
distance with the other, said he: 'ENow,
| cannot see The hall dollar with this eye,
for the dime is so near it, it obscurcs my
vision. So = 5 with men of business: in
their eagerness to save dollar, they often
lose sight of the fifty within their reach"
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The following was taken from a
country journal-''Lost or straide from
the subscriber, sheep all over white, one
leg was black, and half of his body. All
persona shall receive five dollars to bring
him. He was a she goat"