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Works of Romance.

The affections Of man, by nature, engage
themselves with unsatis6yfng objects. The
understanding naturally contemplates the
subjects which pass before it under false
lights, and so is duped The Imagination
scars not by nature among the sublimities
of a higher sphere of existence (which is
its legitimate province when rightly direct
ed, but amid unrealites derived by alb
straction from the experience of everyday
life.
The favorite food of the Imagination is
work of romance. / say of romance rather
than of poetry, because romance is of the
essence of poetry, metre and rhyme being
only its accidental ornaments. Now what
is a work of romance? 1t is a fictitious
narrative, composed by abstraction Ia pro-
cess of the authors mind) from what re-
ally occurs. Human Life, if it be consld-
cred in its ordinary course, is dull and
plodding routine of occupations and amuse-
ments, whose uniformity is tho rule, while
the passages of interest constitute the ex-
ception But, insipid as life is to one who
comes close up to it, and NEEDLES with its
trivial passages, there is in all, even in
its humblest forms, an undersong of poet
ry, which makes itself heard to those who
listen for it, as it were from a distance,
Just as the sound of Ginning bells, which
the ear detects as untrue when close be-
meath the bell turret is mellowed into har-
mony, if it come to us across wooded copse,
and sheets of water, and green pasture land.
Now the province of romance is to alb
stract from human life this its poetical ele-
ment, to seize its salient points of charac-
ter and incident, to omit and abridge all
the mechanical and routine passages inter-
vening between the salient points, and to
weave these points into an artificial plot.
The result is representation Of life, which,
if not untrue in the sense of unnat ural, is
at least such as never was, and never will
be, realized. And accordingly, our feeling
in turning again to our daily pursuits, after
the perusaI of such works. is one of disap-
pointment. It is as if we woke from beau
tiful and pleasant dream, to grapple once
more with the mechanical routine of our
ordinary occupations.
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Purity of Intention.

If man visits his sick friend, and watch
es at his pillow for charity's sake, we ap-
prove oft; but if he does it in hope OF lega-
cy, he is vulture, and only watches for the
carcass The same things are honest and
dishonest the manner Of doing them, and
the end of the design, marks the separa-
ton. Holy intention is to the actions of a
man that which the soul is to the body, or
form to its matter, or the root to the tree,
or the sun to the world, or the fountain to
"a river, or the base to pillar; for, without
these, the body is dead trunk, the mat
ter sluggish, the tree is block. the world
is darkness, the, river is quickly dry, the
pillar rushes into fatness and ruin and
the action is sinful, or Improbable and
vain. The poor farmer, that gave dish
of cold water to Artaxerxes was rewarded
with golden goblet and he that gives
the same -'.Nle "a the rame of =.
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A "strange" Preacher.

His name was Strange Many will think
his conduct was strange also. He was a
Jealous preacher, and sweet singer. Moth
ing gave him so much pleasure as to go
about the country preaching and singing.
A gentlemen well off in worldly goods, de-
string to make him and his family comfor-
table in their declining years, generously
presented him with title-deed for three
hundred and twenty acres of land. Strange
accepted the donation with thankfulness,
and went on his way preaching and singing.
But after few months he returned, and re-
quested his generous friend to take the IT,
tie deed. Surprised at the request, the
gentleman inquired
"Is there any flaw in it ."
"Not the slightest"
els not the land good ?"
"First rate"
"Isn't it healthy ?"
eyes"
"Why, then, do you wish me to take it
back 1t will be a comfortable home fol
you when you grow old, and something for
your wife and children, ify you should be ia.
ken away"
"Why, I'll tell you. Ever since, I've lost
my enjoyment Tor singing. 1 can nC sing my
favorite hymn witha good conscience any
longer"
"What is that2"
"This:
No foot of land do possess,
Nor cottage in the wilderness,
poor wayfaring man.
4 dwell awhile in tents below,
Or gladly wander to and fro,
Till my Canaan gain.
'Yonder's my house and portion fair,
My treasures and my heart are there,
And my abiding home.'
"There!" said Strange, ''I'd rather sing
that hymn than own America I'll trust
the Lord to take care of my wife and chill
dren."
He continued singing and preaching, ant
the Lord, said the preacher, did take care
of him ard his children after him.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-06-23

The Ruling Passion Strong in Death.
Old Boge was a miserly old fellow, who
had accumulated great wealth by lifelong
penuriousness. But even misers have to
die some time, and old Boge was at length
called upon to pay that debt which all must
pay, and which is paid as easily by the
man who hasn't got cent as by the pos
SCISSOR of millions.
Old Boge was sick unto death, fndinga
partial recompense in his suferingS from
the reflection that if he could not eat any
thing something was being saved. His
physician told him that his end was rapidly
approaching, and as he felt within himself
that he was rapidly approaching his end, it
was evident to old Boge that he must meet
his end very soon.
How long have / to live?" asked old
Boge, in faint voice.
i" Only half an hour" said the physician,
taking out his watch in q business manner,
and added, is there one you would like to
send fora clergyman, for instance p
Old Bege mused in a lethargic way for
moment, then started up as with sud-
den thought, raised his feeble hand and
felt of his emaciated chin, upon which two
weeks growth of grey and stubbed beard
had grown, then whispered hurriedly-
quick--bring me-bring me-a barber"
| The barber came with his kit, and old
Boge said in voice that was rapidly grow
ing weaker
You charge-ten cents-to-shaye--
live men 2"
Yes, that is our price," replied the
barber.
What--you charge--tO shave dead
men ~
One dollar" said the barber wonder
ing what he ment.
Then--shave--me- said old
Boge, nervously cycling the watch which
the doctor held in his hand. He was too
weak to speak further, but the doctor in
terpreted Alright the question that was in
his eyes.
i" Fifteen minutes" replied the doctor.
Old Boge made feeble motion as with
| a lather brush, and the barber was at his
work in Jiffy. He performed his task
with neatness and dispatch, and although
the sick man had several sinking spells Of
an alarming nature, yet he bore up to the
end When the last stroke of the razor
was given, old Boge whispered in tones of
satisfaction "That'll do---ninety--
saved :" and Immediately expired.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-06-23
METROPOLITAN ENTERPRISE
Great Gift Sale
New York and Providence
jewelers. Association,
C.nrnln 81 .N0A. .00n.
Depot, E97 Broadway.

Depot, 197 Broadway.
A immense stock Of Pianos, Watches, jew
IN elry, and Fancy Goods, all to be sold for
ONE DOLLAR each, without regard to value,
and not to be paid for till you see what you will
receive.
CERTIFICATES, naming each article, and
its value, are placed in sealed envelopes and
well mixed. One of these enveloves will be
sent by mail to any address on receipt of 25
cents FIVE for 81 eleven for 81; thirty for So;
sixty-five for $40 and one hundred for SIS.
On receipt of the Certificate you will see
what you are going to have, and then it is at
your option to pay the dollar and take the article
or not. Purchasers may thus obtain Gold
Watch, Diamond Ring, a Piano, Sewing Ma
chine, or any set of Jewelry on our list, for 81
and in no case can they get less than One Dol
lars worth, as there are no blanks.
Agents are wanted in every town in the coun-
try; every person can make ten dollars a day,
selling our Certificates in the greatest sale OF
Jewelry ever known.
Send 25c. for Certificate, which will inform
you what you can obtain for ST.. AT the same
time get our circular, containing full list and
particulars; also, Terms to AGENTS. Address,
JAMES HUTCHINSON & CO.,
March 24.-3m& 1917 Broadway, N. Y.
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Hugging.

An editor in Iowa has been fined two
hundred dollars for hugging grill church.
-Er.
Cheap enough We once hugged a girl
in church some ten years ago, and it has
cost us thousand year ever since
Young america.
That's nothing We hugged a girl in
school some twenty five years ago and had
to support her and the family ever since
ISoga Democrat.
Come to Salem, Oregon, boys Come to
Salem, Oregon; we have hugged a dozen
and it hain't cost cent.-Dem. Rev.
We commenced to hug twenty years ago,
and now hate to fire stone in school
yard for fear Of hitting some one Of our fam
| ily.-ISmes.
We hug, and like to hug, and darn the
expenses; fellers, ifyou enjoy luxuriss, you
must pay for them.-Ddy Book
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goRtifal.
WHEN YOU'RE DOWN.


What legions Of ''friendso always bless us,
When golden success lights our wayl
How they smile as they softly address US,
So cordial, good humored, and gay
But ah when the sun Of prosperity
Hath set, then how quickly they frown,
And cry out in tones of severity,
'Kick the man, don't you see he's downi'
What though, whom you knew not sorrow,
Your heart was as open as day,
And your "friendsr when they wanted to borrow,
You obliged, and neer asked them to ''payt"
What though not soul you e'er slighted,
As you wandered about through the town,
Your ''friends" become very near-sighted,
And don't seem to see when you're down.
When you're s'up'' you are loudly exalted,
And traders all sing out your praise:
When you're ''dcwn' you have greatly defaulted,
And they "really don't fancy your ways"
Your style was 'tip-top'' when you'd money,
So sings every sucker and clown,
But now tits exceedingly funny
Things have altered because you are down."
Oh, give me the heart that forever
Is free from this worlds selfish rust,
And the soul whose high, noble endeavor
Is to raise fallen man from the dust:
And when in adversity's ocean
A victim is likely to drown,
All hail to the friend whose devotion
Will lift up a man when he's HdoWn.n
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i. CLARK & cos.
TION
AND PRIVATE SALESROOM.
No. l4s BALTIC. ST, Opposite LIGHT
BALTIMORE, I'm.
ADDRESS TO THE PEOPLE.
l4S BALTO. ST, Opposite LIGHT,


ADDRESS TO THE PEOPLE.
M ERCHANTS visiting the city of Balti-
lXl more to purchase GOODS, are respectful
ly invited to give us call before purchasing,
as we are sure we can offer greater variety OF
goods and at much lower prices than any house
the city. Our facilities for getting cheap goods
are unsurpassed, as one of the firm is constant
ly in the different markets. We invite stran-
gers coming to the city to purchase goods, to
make our house their headquarters. We not
only pack goods purchasedo of US free of charge,
but any packages purchased at other houses,
that may be sent in. We will also give infor-
nation as to the best houses in the city topar-
chase any kind of goods. We hold Auction
Sales EVERY EVENING, and merchants pur-
chasing can leave the goods until morning and
if on examination, the goods are not as repre-
sented, then the sale is null and Uoid We are
constantly receiving consignments of the fol-
lowing goods, viz:
BOOTS AND SHOES,
JOB LOTS or DRY GOODS,
SHIRTS AND ORA WERS, ROSZER Y,
GLASS WARE PLATED WARE,
CIGARS CUTLERY, STATTONERY r
PHOTO GRAPH ALBUMS,
WATCHES, JEWELRY
And FANCY GOODS of every description.
Give us g. call.
L. CLARK & CO.,
Auction and Private Salesroom,
1874 Baltimore Street, opposite Light.
MAY IL, 1866.-6m.
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"OH course do. / very often drop into
Mrs. Smiths for nothing else than to hear
the music"
II can play and sing better than Mrs.
Smith," said Lizzie, pouting.
But you always say you are out of
practice when ask you"
had the piano tuned this morning.
Now open it and we will see how it sounds
William obeyed joyfully, and tossing
aside her sewing, Lizzie took the piano
stool. She had very sweet voice, not
powerful, but most musical, and was very
fair performer on the piano.
Ballads, Lizzie
'Oh. yes, know you dislike opera music
il parlor.
OnssoBg after another, with nocturne,
or livel instrumental piece, occasionally,
between them, filed up another hour pleas
antly.
The little mantel clock struck eleven!
Eleven thought it was about nine.
/ ought to apologize, Lizzie, as | used to
do, for staying SO long and can truly
say as did then, that the time has passed d
SO pleasantly can scarcely believe it SO
late
The piano was closed, Lizzie's work put
up in the basket, and William was ready
to go up stairs but glancing back, he saw
his little wife near the fire place, her hands
clasped, her head bent, and large tears fall
ing from her eyes. He was beside her in
an instant
Lizzie, darling, are you ill What is the
matter p
'Oh, William, have been such a bad
wife, | heard you tell Mr.. Moore last even
ing how I had disappointed you; but !
will try to make your home pleasant. In
deed Twill, if you will forgive and love me.
Love you Oh, Lizzie, you can't guess
how dearly / love you 7
AS the little wife lay down that night,
she thought
Il have won him back again Better
than that, l have learned the way to keeE
him +
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DR.. r. sAPPINGToN'S
LIVER PILLS,

VXTILL prevent or cure BILIOUS FEVER,
wv will prevent Chills and Fevers by puri
flying the system.
They will eradicate all Foul Humors; Re-
store Healthy Action of the Liver, Stomach,
Bowels and Kidneys.
In the Fall nearly all persons are subject to
bilious, and they have the following symp-
toms:
Dizziness, Dimness of Sight Pain in the
Shoulders or Limbs, Chilliness, Headache, DC.
Prepafed by DR.. R. SAPPINGTON,
1872 North Gay Street, Baltimore.
June 10, 1866--1y.
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SPRING 81 SUMMED
CLOTHING.

YT1HE undersigned, thankful to his old Gus
toners, desires a continuation of their pa
tronage, and wouldsay most respectfully, to the
community generally, that he keeps on hand
an assortment of CLOTHS, CASSIMERS and
VESTINGS, to suit the seasons, at his TAIL
ORLNG ESTABLISHMENT, No. SO West
Fayette Street. which he will make up to order
in the most approved style. Past experience
induces me to say that can give you as good
trade II you will take the trouble to compare
prices, am sure you will give me trial.
M~~Persons furnishing their own goods can
have them trimmed in good style.
L. D. TAYLOR,
No. IS Fayette St., bet. Calvert North,
ne-half square East from Ba-num's Hotel.
March 24.-6m.
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AUCTTONEERTNG.

TyHE undersigned still continues the busit
ness of A1ctioneering Real or Personal
Property of every description. When not a.
his residence in Towsontown, inquiry may be
made at the Office either of the Union or the
Journal Persons desiring his services should
make application as early as possible, so as to
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-06-23
OHIO HARVESTER.
MANUFACTURED IN OHIO.

IF you wish to obtain Harvester that HAS
NO superior IN THE FIELD, buy the
:. OHIO" Price of Combined Mower and Reap
er, $l9O; Medium Mower, $3.50; Junior Mower,
$l35. Also, the ROCKAWAY WHEEL HORSE
the best Sulkey Wheel Rake in use; price $40.
The Maryland Institute, at their late fair in
1866, awardedto this Rake the first premium,
Gold Medal over all competitors. Call be-
fore you purchase elsewhere.
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS and MA
CHINERY, PRIME ENGLISH SCYTHES of
my own importation, PLOW CASTINGS for
various plows, a fine assortment of FIELD and
GARDEN SEEDS, FERTILIZERS, &C., &c.
REPAIRING DONE AT SHORT NOTICE.
A. G. MOTT,
40 Ensor Street. near Bel-Air Market,
June 2.-6t. Baltimore.
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FOR SALE

A COMFORTABLE DWELLING HOUSE
IA (ive rooms and cellar,) in Tow uA
sontown, with Blacksmith & Wheel sS5s
wright Shop, an excellent stand for lll
the business, with an established Gus l..ns
tom and several other neat HOUSES AMI
LOTS in the village.
Also, FORTY FARMS in Baltimore ant
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-06-23

Rr" Pa, said little Charming to his pa
ternal ancestor, holding up q Sunday
school picture book, "what is that z"
That, my son." gravely replied the father,
lis Jacob wrestling with the argel." "And
which licked, pa 7" innocently continued
the Young hopeful.
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THE TROTTING STALLION
ST. LAWRENCE.
4

TNHE above well known Horse will stand this
Il Season, commencing on the
First of Nay, and ending on the 1st of August,
1866, as tolloaoS:
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday OF each week
AT THE GOLDEN HORSE STABLES,
Howard Street, Baltimore;
Thursdays, at
ADY's HOTEL, ToWsoNTOWN;
Fridays and Saturdays at the subscribers farm,
near Cockeysville.
TERMs-$5O the season, to be paid within the
season, and 81 to the Groom at service.
For description, &C., see hand-bills.
Plenty of pasturage and stable room for
mares from distance.
All accidents or escapes at the owners risk.
JOHN O. PRICE, Proprietor.
JACOB HEINER, Agent.
A 1aril z e AL
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Ohm r. D. BEDFORD. SAMUEL g. HooLHoS
BEDFORD & HOULTON,
cONVEYANCERS.
.oLIoIToR IN CHANCERY

CONV Ell ANCEhS3
NJ ". Corner of Lerington and st. Paul Sts
BALTIMORE, ND.
TOHN R. D. BEDFORD can be found at his
e Office in Towsontown, on Tuesdays and
Wednesdays of each week-and the balance OF
the time at his Office in Baltimore.
March IL, 1S66.-1y.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-06-23
HENRY SHEW,
COUNTY SURVEYORS
CONvEYANCER

0ANVASsERS WANTED, at 5000 per
" month. We want reliable agents (none
other,) male and female to take the exclusive
agency in every county and township in the ..
S. to sell the Photograph Family Record, a work
which every family will buy. 1t is bound like
an album, but has printed blank page oPpo-
site each photograph, for a complete record of
the husband, wife and each child of a family ;
also containing marriage certificate, and pages
for military history Of any member of the fam
lily. Nothing like it ever. published, and no
work that agents can sell SO readily. Old can
vassers and others should send for circulars and
terms; 1t is necessary to have copies Of the
SO. so and $500, (3 styles;) money may be sent
by mail. Name the township wanted. Address
BARTLESON q CO.,
March 31.-3m. GIL Chestnut ST., Phila.
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OLD TOWN CHINA HALL.
n H.

II WOULD call the attention Of my Country
ii friends and customers to the new stock OF
CHINA, GLASS AND QUEENSWARE, just
received and for sale AT THE LOWEST PRl-
CES FOR CASH.
The following are some of the articles which
may be always had of every quality, size and
style:
Bar Tumblers, Vegetable Dishes,
Ale do. Pitchers,
Table do. Chambers,
Goblets, Basins and Pitchers,
Wine Glasses, Soup Tureens,
Decanters, Pickle Dishes,
Molasses Cans, Dinner Knives Forks,
Preserve Dishes, Tea do. do.
Bowls, Carving do. do.
Butter Dishes, Tea Trays,
Candy Jars, Walters,
Caster Bottles, Steels,
Tea Sets, Tea Spoons,
Dinner Sets, Table do.
Toilet do. Basting Spoons,
Plates, Casters,
Cups and Saucers, Pocket Knives,
Meat Dishes, Tea Coffee Pots, &c
ALSO,
STONE AND EARTHEN WARE.
AT FACTORY PRICES.
Particular ATTENTION GIVEN TO PACKING
GOODS to 90 out of the city.
ey0D0 : JOHN Y. woNDERLY,
lI6 Gay ST., near Front Balto., Md.
April 81, 1866.-1y.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-07-27


Nc,o Church IN Waterloo.-We learn
from the Courier, that the Presbyterian
Society of Waterloo have broken ground
for a new church edifice, opposite the
Methodist Church, at the corner of 4th
and Jefferson streets and on lire with
all the other chuNhes. IT is to be of
brick, with substantial stone fouhda-
ton, 3Sl by 60 feet. The walls above
the foundation are to be % feet high
The building will have a steePe con-
structed SO firmly that it will sustain a
large bell. A gallery will be erected in
the audience room, and the entire in
side will be finished and furnished in
the very best style. The entire cost of
sst ard 1uilding 10 to be $4,000. The
Society have received assistance from
abroad through the agency of Captain
Curtiss; nevertheless, tie great bulk of
the expense will have to he borne by
the Society, and by sympathizing
friends at home. It is the intentioa TO
finish the building immediately, at
least SO far as to prepare it for tempora-
ny occupancy, and then take breathing
time to put upon it the finishing touch
e.,
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-07-27

Temperance Meeting.-The Temper
ance Meeting Monday night was well
attended, although it was dark and
cloudy and threatened rain. @&A 4
The meeting was called to order by
the President, and prayer was offered
by Rev. Mr.. True. .-
The singers failed to be present, and
the speaker who was expected did not
present himself. But the speeches made
by Messrs. Eberhart, True, Allen, Good
enow, Fifield, Streeter and May, were
evidence that u speaker from abroad is
not necessary for meeting of great in
terest and profit.
On motion the meeting adjourned for
two weeks.
ALBERT ALLEN, Pres.
L. Q. HOWLAND.sec b. - Az.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-07-27
Canine Obituary.

newfoundland Dog-recnnt1y the proper
" OF 4. q: Holt, foreman in the Gazette oiiice
late owner offers $40 for the fellow who pot
soncd him.-ELchan0e.
That Newfoundland dog-known as
+" Don" among his former large circle
of friends-has done good service in his
day. Don was raised at Vinton, in this
State, by Mr.. p. OIinsted, formerly q
merchant of that place. He once tried
the experiment of jumping from a Sec
ond story window in The Eagle office,
but after gathering himself up from the
pavement came to the same conclusion
that the frogs did while being stoned
by the boys. Some three years ago
Mr.. Olmsted moved to Davenport TAX
ing Don with the rest of his family.
where he sold him to tie officers and
clerks of the U. s. mastering and Dis
bursting Office, with the understanding
that when this cruel war was over, .
Don WAS to be the property of Mr.. Holt,
onsof the clerks in the office at that
time. For the last two years of the
Wharf.-The darkest days of the NATIONS
existence--did Don faithfully watch
the mastering in and mastering out Of
thousands Of the bravest men ever sent
10 battle, and at the same time like all
otnef puDllc functiOnarleS, kept an eye
OH the large safe in the back corner of
the office. In the Spring Of 1865 Mr..
Holt being mustered out of service in
consequence Of continued ill-heaAh, To-
Gated at Cedar Falls. Don's term of en-
listment not having expired, he was re-
tanned until last Fail. The great rebel
lion having been outflanked, and
Iowa's battle-scarrcd soldiers having
returned to the pursuits Of civil life,
and there being but little money left in
the safe, Don resigned and was ticketed
through to Cedar Falls, Via Dubuque.
He made the trip in less than a week.
Don was q good dog. being perfectly
trustworthy. he would carry q basket
of meat home from market as safely as
a twelve year old boy, stopping only to
thrash any dog that might attempt to
interfere in his vocation, which latter
part of the programme he was able to
perform, to his entire satisfaction. Not
being of poetic turn OF mind we de-
cline writing am epitaph, but will mere
ly add that the miserable "c,ls "-tomer
that would kill such dog will bear
watehing.-Ddttus Gazette.