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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-03-15

EcLIPsE.-On the evening Of the
3Oth of March instant, total eclipse of
the moon will occur It will begin at
five minutes past nine o'clock, will be
at its total at twelve minutes past ten,
and begin to disappear at fifty one min
utes past eleven It will be visible
throughout the United States.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-03-15

n4-A newly arrived John Chinaman
in California purchased some ice, aud
finding it gery wet, laid it out to dry in
the sun. On going to look for it again
he found it had disappeafed, and forth
with accused the whole Chinese neigh
borhood with larceny. A general riot
was the consequence.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-03-15
NEW SKIRTS FOR 1866.
The Great Invention Of the Age in
moor KTRTS.

The UreaG lnfcuoiOh VI ohO - IL
HOOP SKTfs rs.
Nv BRADLEY'S New Patent DUPLEX
ELLIPTIC Tor double) SpR1NGSKfRT
THIS INVENTION consists of DUPLEX
for two) EI11pTIc PURE REFINED steel.
SPRINGS, ingeniously BRAIDED TIGHTLY and
FIRMLY together, EDGE to EDGE, making the
TOUGHEST, most FLEXIBLE, ELASTIC ana DURA-
sLr SpRlNG ever used. They seldom BEND
or BREAK, like the Single Springs, and conse.
ouently preserve their perfect and beautiful
Shape more than twice as long as any single
spring Skirt that ever has or can be made.
The wonderful hexibility and great COM
Tort and pleasure to any Lady wearing the
Duplex Elliptic Skirt will be experienced
narticularly in all crowded Assemblies,
Operas. Carriages, Railroad Cars, Church
Pews. Arm Chairs, for Promenade and House
Dress, as the Skirt can be folded when in
use to occupy small place as easily and con-
yen2ently as Silk or Muslin Dress.
A Lady having enjoyed the pleasure, com.
fort and great convenience of wearing the
Duplex Elliptic Steel Spring Skirt for a
single day will never afterwards willingly
dispense with their use. For Children,
Misses and Yeung Ladies they are superior
to all others.
The Hoops are covered with 2ply double
twisted thread and via wear twice as long as
the single yarn covering which is used on all
single steel Hoop Skirts. The three bottom
rods on ever skirt are also double steel, and
twice or double covered to prevent the GOV
e-ing from wearing off the rods when drag
ging down stairs, stone steps, ETC., etc.,
which they are constantly subject to when in
use.
All are made of the new and elegant cord
ed tapes, and are the best quality in every
part, giving to the wearer the most graceful
and perfect shape possible, and are unques-
tionably the Gghtest, most desirable, COM
Portable and economical skirts ever made.
VESTS BRADLEY & CARY, Proprie-
tors of the Invention, and Manufacturers,
81 Chambers, and 70 and 81 Read streets,
New York.
For sale in all frst-class Stores in this city,
and throughout the United States and Canada,
Havana de Cuba, Mexico, South America,
and the West Indies.
nA- Inquire for the Duple1 Elliptic
(or double) Spring Skirt. A d C.
jan25-3m
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-03-15

There is boy down East who is ac-
customed to go out on railroad track
and initiate the steam-whistle so per-
fectly as to deceive the officer at the
station. His last attempt proved emil
nently successful; the depot master came
out and switched him OF"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-03-15

An editor tells of an acquaintance Of
bis, who, when he laughs, sshakes the
room SO that even the spiders peep out
of their cracks to see what IS going on"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-03-15

Is warranted to be the only preparation
known to cure Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness,
Asthma, Whooping cough, chronic coughs,
consumption bronchitis, and Group. Being
prepared from honey and herbs. It Is heal.
ing. softening, and expectoratine, and par
ticularly suitable for all affections of the
Throat and Lungs. For sale by Druggists
everywhere. jan1S-1y
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-03-15

A stray contraband from down South
was lately inspecting a horse power in
operation, when he broke out thus:
aMister, I has seen heap Outings, but I
nebber saw before anything WHARF a
hoss could do his own work and ride his
self too"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-03-15
Auctioneering.
WILLIAM RROwN

HAS removed from Uniontown District
TO Westminster, and, in connection with Mr.
CORNELIUS MATTHIAS has opened Restaa-
rant at the Depot. He wishes, however, to
assure his friends that he will still attend to
the Auctloneering Business, and will prompt
uy meet all favors in this line.
z jan4-3m
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-03-15

What trade would you recommend to
q short man ? Groao, sir (grocer.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-03-15
STRICKLAND'S
piSss' i sss : : r',s remedy

the worst cases of Blind and Bleeding Piles.
IL give immediate relief and effects perma-
nenf cure. Try it directly. 1t is warranted
to cure
For sale by all Druggists at so Cents per
Dottle. jan18-1y
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-03-15
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No. 5 CARRoLL HALL.

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Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-07-23

A BATTLE IScIpRNr In the battle of "Cham-
pion Hills, think it was, the colonel was
mounted on horse which did not like the
whistle of bullets and the bursting of shells
which showered about hun. The colonel, who
is one of those officers always found in ad-
vance of his regiment, held different opinion
from his horse i; so he called San, the negro
servant, to take the animal back, aud bring
him "Morgan," who could sland fire. Sam,
who was in sympathy with the disgraced
charger, gladly obeyed, but on his way back
with the Morgan, shell dropped in the field
and burst, sending the mud and stones in
every direction. This was too much for Sam,
and he took for the rear not to be seen again
fer several days One'of the officers finding
him, not wholly recovered from his fear, at this
time, of his ira,e master, said
"Why don't you go back to the colonelH-
He was angry, but you may return; you know
he was always friendly to you"
Dat ar berry true" replied Sam, with an
inimitable expression of countenance and
significant gesture of the hand; ''de colonel
and were berry good friends, bat de fac is dat
ar shell broke de connection
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-07-23

To CoNsuarTIvEs The advertiser, having been
restored to hoalth in few weeks by very simple
remedy, after having suffered for several years
with severe lung Affection and that dread disease,
Consumption-iS anxious to make known to his fell
low sufferers the means of cure.
10 all who desire it, ho will send copy CT the
prescription used (res of ohRrge), with the direc-
tions fer preparing and using the same, which they
will find sure cure for Consumption, Asthma.
Bronchitis, Copghs, Colds, and all Throat and Lung
Affections Tho only object of the advertiser in
sending the Prescription is to benefit the afflicted
and spread Information which he concsives 10 be
invaluable, and he hopes every sufferer will try his
remedy, as it will cost them nothing and may prove
blessing. Parties wishing the prescription, FREE,
by return mail, will address Rev. Edward A. Will
son, Williamsburg, Kings Co., New York.
ERRORS OF YOuTH.-A gent leman who suffered
for years from Nervous Debility, Premature Decay
and all the effects of youthful indscreion, will for
the sake Of suffering humanity, send FREQ to all who
need it, the receipt and dir rections for making the
simple remedy by which he cured. Sufferers
wishing to profit by the advertiser experience,
do so by addressing John d. Ogden, No IL, Cham.
bcis street, New York. janl.ly.
STRANGE, BUT TRUE-Every young lady and
gentleman in the United States eau hear something
very much to their advantage by return mail free
of ohargeD by addressing the undersigned. Those
havrg fears of being hunbuggod will oblige by not
motto this card. All others will please address
their obedient servant, Thos. II. Chapman, No. 834
Br aiwaY, Now York. janl.ly,
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-07-23
II u M O r O II S.

Hs> Many years ago there resided In the
county of Warren, Pennsylvania, wealthy
gentleman by the name Of R. he was
Irish by birth, but cane to this country when
a lad, and was extensively engaged in the
numbering business. He was somewhat ire
ligions, rarely, il ever, attending church, and
consider bly, addicted to profanity; yet man
Of great natural abilities, and possessed of
many redeeming qualities. Toward the latter
part OF his life he be anne rheum ttic; and at
last, for several years. was wholly confined 10
the house. While still able to hobbe about
with cane, he discovered one Sunday, during
time of high-water, that his boom had bro
ken and his saw'egs were going over the dam.
Methodist services were in progress at the
school,house, and he mstrusted such of his
sawyers as were not oafng on the tavern
steps were in attendance at church. AS the
school-house was nearer than the tavern, the
old gentleman hustled himself in that direc-
ton. Breathless with haste he rushed up to
the open door, in full view Of the audience,
who were filed with establishment TO see him
at meeting" The minister stopped In tho
midst Of his sermon, and the old gentleman
sung out, "George Tabu - 'Here - said
Tabu. tom Martin % "Here - said Tom;
and so on, till he had called over the names of
of his "hants." "Good gra-
cious !" continued he, ''you all here, and my
logs going to the dogs - There was general
stampede OF men, women, and children, and
the exercises for that day closed without bene-
dictiol.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-07-23

UNBELIEF ATRD.-Fhere are multitudes
OF inquirers who need to be dealt with as Mr..
Patrick OF Scotland. dealt with a woman who
had been long anxious but seemed to obtain no
relief.
Placing himself beside her, aad looking
steadily in her face he said,-
"Do you believe the Bible ?"
81 do" she replied.
"Can you tell who made the world ?n
She smiled little ecoutemptuously, and after
pause said, at was God |"
To which he Immediately replied, "How dive
ken2 Were ye there to see 2"
She seemed surprised, perceiving that that
there was evidently more meant by the aues-
ton than she had supposed, aud theI remark
3D.
mo was not there, but the Word of God
says that he made it,"
"4h well, you believe a. the Bible says,
dyer
She said eyes"
"Ah, well we'll see. This is my beloved
Son, in whom am we'll pleased hear ye him. ,
Wha says that ~
"The Father"
"Well, will ye DO as the Father bids We ? He
commands ye to hear theSon"
To this she assented.
"Weel, then, what does the son say Him
that cemeth unto ME l will in no wise ca st
out. 'Com9 unto me and will give you rest, ;
Daughter, thy sias, which are many, are all
forgiven thee and will he not say the same to
you? Is ne no saying it even the moo? Ye
dinna believe that ye dinna believe him.
tell ye, dinna believe a. the B!ble.n
She instantly saw the shame and sin of lot
trusting IN promising, present Redeemer, and
as Instantly veutured on his mercy and found
the peace she sought New York Observer.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-07-23
"No MAN CARES Foa MYIsOIJL ,

"You can all go to the meeting, and will
see to the house, and take care of the little
ones" said poor, half-wittei Sam, to the fam
lily where his home was. And SO day after
day they did 60 for the Holy Spirit had come
with power to that place, aud iAquiriag sin
ners aad rejoicing converts were numbered by
hundreds.
0ne day kind, Christian friend going into
the house, fouud only Sam at home, as usual,
kind and faithful, and tenderly caring for the
little Children, yet with traces OF sorrow upon
his face.
They be all gone to meeting, ma'am mas.
ter, aud mistress, and Miss Ellen Thoy be all
getting religion, ma'am, that's why am alone
here"
And you, Sam, are you not coming to the
Saviour too 2" said the lady, earnestly.
"oh, ma'am," aHd poor Sam burst into
hood OF tears. III wants to, pm afraid not to
but you see they must 60, and l must stay at
home, so there dosn't seem to be any time fol
me.n
"But, Sam, you need not wait for time to u
to church. The Saviour is here, you can 90 tc
him now, and he will receive you and forgive
yeur sins aud make you his child-shall we ash
him2r
And the two, the bright, cultivated young
lady, and the poor, simple, almost idiot boy
sank on their knees together, and claimed the
blessing and the promise, "Him that cometh
unto me, will in no wise cast out.n
"Oh maam" said Sam, as they arose from
the prayer, al thought mo QUE cared fo1 my
soul" and instead of that, the Lord has come
himselt and taken it'll hope the folks at the
meeting have found him too"
Except ye are converted, and become as
little chiidren,ye cannot see the kingdom OF
Heaven" National Baptist.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-07-23
Z E LIGIO u 5.
THRl AND NOW

Many after reading the beautiful Scripture
narrative of some of the personal interviews
between our Lord and his little band OF disci.
pies, have felt the wish rising n their hearts,
that they too, might have lived in that time,
when faith and sight seemed 60 cleary con-
nected. They have felt that it would have
been far easier to believe then with living
Christ before them clothed in flesh and blood
Our minds, cay they, become SO materillized,
as it were, by their intimate connection with
matter, that they want something tangible on
which TO rest their faith. Gould they, with
John, have leaned upon the bosom of the Re
deemer, or with Thomas, hare put their finger
into tho print of the nails, and thrust their
hand into his side, it would be easy 10 believe.
Is all th is true2 On the other hand, is i,
not true that Christians at the present day, have
evea stronger grounds for faith, q fitmer foun-
dation for their tope, than the disciples had?
The very fact that Christ stood before them,
clothed iu human form, tended to confuse their
mental vision. How could he be God, and yet
uwell in clay? Was be not a man like them
selves? How then could they pay him divine
worship? The intelligent Bible reader, the
humble, evangelical Christian Of this day knows
vastly more Of Christ than the disciples did.
Another reason for faith, ia the experience
of Gods children, in all periods ofthe church.
This the apostles had only in limited degree,
Inc numoer oil UhrlstianS who had llved IN the
world then was but handful, compared to the
mighty hosts who have followed since. The
f'ct that some have been carried by the grace
Of God, satey through the trials OF this evil
world, is pledge CT his faithfulness to those
VINO are following after The experience Of
those who were once of the church militant,
but are now of the church triumphant, becomes
precious inheritance of Gods people: As
the ages rolled away, one stone of witness at
ter another has been added to the foundation
Of the city of our God To day, our faith has
for its support not only the word and prom
ises of God, but the experience of every Chris.
tian who has walked through this vale of tears
Is all this worth nothing? dave we not one
ground of confidence that the disciples had
not2 Listen to the mighty olorus of voices
that floats down to us through the "corridors
of time" each bearing it's testimony that God
is true.
Therefore are they before the throne of
God" And because that "great multitude
whom no man can number" have, through
grace, reached station in heaven, we have
great encouragement for believing humbly that
at last, the same grace will place us among
them Il Boston Recorder.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-07-23

Important to those Afflicted With .aching Teeth
There is nothing which people dread more than
pain, and there is no pain more excrutiating
than that of extracting tooth. Now this
pain can all be obviated by taking the Nitrous
Oxide or Laughing Gas, which is admitted by
all the Dental and Medical Journals to be the
best anesthetic for tooth drawing; best, be-
cause enough eau be given TO produce entire
insensbility without danger; best, because it
is 30 pleasant to breathe, producing no sick
ness or disagreeaole sensaticns, and leaving
the systen entirely in two or three minutes
best, because it will succeed with patients on
whom chloroform and ether have been tried in
vain best, because the most delicate and ner-
yous and feeble persons can breathe it with
safety; because with many persons it renders
tooth drawing pleasure. DR.. VIM. d. Nolen
No. 2l0 West Fourth street. has taken great
pains to perfect himself in manufacturing and
administering the Nitrous Oxide Gas, snd hav-
ing visited New York, and received full in
structions from the Cotton Dental Association
he is now prepared to operate on any one who
may give him a call.
OoLToN DENTAL ASSOCIATION, No. 10 Cooper
Institute, New York, Nov. 81, 1865. !
This cerlifes that have given full and dot-
mite instructions to DR.. VIM. d. Nolen, of Will
miugton, Delaware, to manufacture and ad-
minister the Nitrous Oxide Gas, for the extrac-
tion of teeth without pain.
(Signed) DR. G. Q. CoLros,
tebl-tt For the Dental Association.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-07-23
Photograph
IMPORTANT CHANGE In THE PosrAL La

IMPORTANT CHANGE In THE POSTAL LAWS
From and after the lst day of July, 1866, pre-
paid a1d free letters are to forwarded at the
request of the party addressed, from one Of
6ce to another without additional postage
charge; and returned dead letters are TO be
restored to the writer free of postage. ALI
letters bearing the Endorsement of a requaft
for their return to the writer, shall hereafter
be returned to the writer thereof, without ad-
dtional postage charge. The section limiting
the amount for which a money order may be
drawn, has been SO amended as to authorize
the issuing of Money Orders for any sum not
to exceed fifty dollars, and that the charge or
fee for an order not exceeding 500 shall be
ten cents, and for an order for more than 500
Order issued on and after the I'd of July, 49,
Sc, shall be valid and payable when present.
ed to the Postmaster on whom 1t is drawn,
within one year after date, but for no longer
period. In the case Of loss of a Money Or
der, or duplicate thereof, shall be issued
without charge, on the application os the re-
mitter or payee, who shall make the required
proofs; and Postmasters are required to admin
lister to the apple ant In such cases, the neces-
sary oath, free of charge. The revenue stamp
Of i've cents will, however, be required
Postmasters at any other than first class Of
fees, will not be allowed to advertise the
List OF Letters" after the first of October
next Section 1877, of the P. U. Regulations,
is also modified so as to allow Postmasters
to receive orders for envelopes bearing a bus-
iness card, and a request to return to a par
ticular address, in quantities of 500 and up
ward, instead ef 900, as heretofore.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-07-23

81 CANNOT, SlR."-A young man,-we will
call him, Ronest Frank who loved truth, was
clerk ia the office of some rich merchants
One day letter came recalling an order for
goods which had been received the day before
One OF the merchants handed it to Honest
Frank, and with a persuasive smile, said,-
Frank reply to this note, Say, The goods
were shipped before the receipt of the letter
countermanding the ORDER"
Frank looked into his employers face with
a sad but firm glance, and replied
"l cannot sir"
"Why not Sii7' asked the ant,.anQrily
because the goods are now in the yard and
it would be a lie, Sir"
IL hope you will always be SO partic1la -
replied the merchant, turning upon his heel aud
going away.
Honest Frank did bold as we'll as right
thing. What do you suppose happened him ?
Lost his place No; quite different. The
merchant was too shrewd 10 turn away one
who would not write lying letter. He knew
the value Cf such youth and instead ei
turning him away made him his confidential
clerk. Us. S. Advocate.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-07-23

Would you have dark and lustrous locks, and
vie
With beauty's queen, the GODDESS of the SKY ?
Or is " 1r beauty fading to decay,
Your raven tresses passing fast away
Or is age drawing too untimely near
Do silvery locks upon your head appear
Then why Of youthful beauty, why despair
When there's q balm for every silvery hair
Times, sorrows, fever's ravages 1t blesses-
sure restorer of those missing tresses
From her bright locks the immortal name 1t
won
or Hair Restorer-"MARTHA WAsHISaToN ~
Then he to the storo-just across the way,
And get bottle with the least delay.
Sold by druggists everywhere. Price ST. 90
SIN0ND5 CO., Proprietorg.
Fitzwilham N. 81,
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-07-23

@ss- One ofthe most estimable of men some
years ago, died and left wife and several
ohildreo. Among the latter was a boy OF
eight or ten years, who was the very persona
fcaton of mischief. His mother, finding she
could not control him, put him in charge of a
reverend gentleman of the neighborhood, who
made it a rule, whenever the boy committed
fault which required correction, TO give him
taste of the rod, and then make him get on
his knees and ask God 10 forgive the sin COM
mitted and bless his corrector The boy proved
to be tso much for the reverend to manage
He was then placed IN charge of very distn-
guished for long and pointed nose. Shortly
after she took him in charge she was obliged to
give him aogging. As soon as ii was through
she was surprised to see him drop on his
knees, and perhaps more surprised to hear
him pray TO be forgiven for what he had done
and 'bless Mrs. i, and lengthen out
her days as long as her nose, only not quite
SO sharp"
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-07-23

Oh THE RAm.-As the midday Worcester
train was about leaving the depot yesterday a
man Of the Johusonian style of manners enter
ed!one of the cars and grutfly requested that
two young ladies occupying separate seats
should sit together that he and his friend
might enjoy tste a-tete on the other seat. But
said one of the damsels, blushing, ''this seat
is engaged" Engaged, is it p brusquely
responded the mau, "who engaged it % "a
young man. said the conscientious maiden.
ga young man, Ell !! where's his baggage'"
persisted Urso Major. ''Im his baggage, Old
Hateful" replied the demure damsel, pursuing
her rosy lips ino the prettiest pout, sold
Hateful' subsded the young man came in
and extended an arm protectiugly, almost ca
ressingly, around his baggage, and Mr.. Con-
ductor Capron started the train