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The Secret.

81 noticed" said Franklin, "a mechan-
ic, among number of others at work on o
house erecting but little way from my Of
fee, who always appeared to be in merry
humor, who had kind word and cheer
full smile for every one he met. Let the
day be ever so, cold, gloomy or sunless, q
happy smile danced like sunbeam on his
cheerful countenance. Meeting him one
morning, asked him to tell me the secret
of his constant happy flow of spirits
!" No secret, DOCTOR" he replied. "I have
got one of the best of wives, and when
go to work. she always has kind word Of
encouragement for me, and whenI go home
she meets me with smile and kiss /; and
then tea is sure to be ready, and she has
done SO many little things through the day
TO pleasesme that / cannot find it in my
heart to speak an unkind word to anybody"
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Some Queer Varieties of Treason.


In glancing over the history of Merrie
were made in obedience to the dictum of
the Crown, one cannot help being amused
at the ridiculous and utterly incongruous
definitions Of high treason which the
British Code has, at various times, sanction
ed. 10 clip, wash or file the money of the
realm was high treason in Henry the Fifths
reign, and by statue of Henry the Sixth,
Welshmen who stole goods in England
and carried them into Wales were declared
traitors to the crown. That eminent (" De-
fender Of the Faith" Henry the Eighth,
made it high treason to deny the doctrine
of transubstantiation to express doubt
that the King was the head of the Church;
to say or even think that the marriage Of
his majesty with Anne Of Cleves-whom he
designated as a great Flanders mare y,
was valid, &C., &c. Bloody Mary" the
daughter of the British Bluebeard caused
it TO be decreed that persons who prayed
for the shortening of her days should be
dealt with as traitors. In EliZabeth's reign
it was high treason for Romish priests to
remain in the Queens dominions, or for
any man or woman TO be rec0nciled to
Rome )" and in the reign Of her successor,
James the First whom SulIy describes as
" the wisest fool in Europe" a man was
executed for writing book, which he did.
not publish, foretellng the death of of the
King High treason in England is punish
able by hanging, beheading, drawing and
quartering but the three latter processes
have long been obsolete. Treason in this
country is limited by the Constitution to
the levying of war against the United States
and giving aid and comfort to their ene-
mics. This definition seems to be about
as clear as any definition can be, and yet
there are American jurists who insist that
JEFF. Davis cannot be convicted under i..-
We shall see-perhaps, ,ai = $ wee
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Tho Newspaper as an Educator.

Without education, says Luther, "men
are as bears and wolves !" and Of all modes
OF education the newspaper is not only the
most efficient, but the cheapest. Carlyle,
in connection with this remark by Luther,
asks, " Is it not the clearest duty, prescrib-
ed by nature herself, under silent but real
and awful penalties, on governing persons
in every society, to see that the people, so
far as possible, are taught; that wherever
a citizen is born some chance be offered
him of becoming man. and not a bear
or wolf : and more care be had that the
intellect of such citizen, which is the sacred
lamp Of heaven, and lin the truest sense)
Gods own revelation to him, be not left
smothered under dark ignorances, sensnli-
ties, dnd sordid distractions, but made to
shine for him, and guide his steps towards
o goods goal I? This is forever the duty of
governors and persons of authority in hu-
man societies"
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THE RANSOMED,

BY GENERAL VIM. t. HASKELL, U. S. A.
Part1.
I'm adrift on Life's ocean, and wildly sweep,
Aimless and helmess, its fathomess deep;
The wild winds asSail me, it threateningy storms,
The clouds roll around me in hideous forms.
drift to a ee-shore! 1 strike!-Im aground
The mad waters whelm mel drown oh drown
Mercy! oh, Mercy Oh Lord set me free!
And take me, OH take me, to Heaven and Thee
wander Life's desert-lone, desolate, sad,
Faint, reeling, and weary-I'm mad oh, I'm madl
No glad waters meet me, streams flowing free
perish perish oh, God, set me free
All hopeless pray Thee, tis idle and vain
] perish perish Rain ran--give me rain
Let the stream of Deverence flow gently to me,
And drift me, oh! drift me, to Heaven and Thee.
Mid the wranglings of and their conflicts so fierce
Half mad and despairing, my lips spit curse,
Instead of implorng Refuge and Peace,
From Lifes maddening battle, for Hope and Release:
bear on defiantly, proud, reckless unblanehed :
At the dangers that hem me. The curses launched
At Earth and Heaven. Lord mercy for mel
Receive me receive me, to Heaven and Thee.
Pan2.
But the storm hows no longer, the desert is gone
The battles fierce strife no more hurries me on
The tempests no more lash the oceans calm breast
And the clouds float in beauty afar to the west
move through Les bowers full of bliss and of love-
Looking fondly to earth and with transport above;
And angel soft Whispers The Lord sets thee free
To come to me! Come to me-dwell here with men
thank Thee oh Lord that nv rayins career
Was checked by the hand of Omnipotence here
That struck from its Jared equilibrium, the mind,
Whose balance my madness and folly combined
Had periled fore'er in my earthly career,
While nights thckening darkness encompassed me
here
And my sad soul is ransomed, imprisoned and free,
I'm coming, oh Lord bow gently to Thee
JOY joy Oh anguish and sorrow no more
Shall lead me, its victim, Lies crumbling shore
The winds wait me gently, perish no more
thirst not->the war of Lifes struggle is DER;
Hope beckons me on with its sweet whispering tale
To walk through all hopefully Ife's pleasant vale
And come to Thee, Lord, unimprisoned and free,
Anu s!ess Thee, ah bless Thee, for mercy to me.
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"A Bold Swindle.

A Portland rogue has invented new,
ingenious and extremely bold swindle. A
horse car was standing near the Grand
Trunk Railroad station on Tuesday even
ing, waiting for its time, when afellow step
ped on the rear platform, rang the bell and
started the car, and collected the fare Of
hespassengers in the coolest possible man
ner, no one doubling that he was not the
regular conductor. When the fares were all
paid, he stepped off and was seen no more.
The car was overtaken shortly by the ST.
mon Pure conductor, who was in the sta
tion when it started, witnessed its unauthor-
lied departure with genuine amazement,
and'immedately started in pursuit.
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What we Love a woman for.

Some one speaking of beautiful girl
with enthusiasm, said he was almost in lore
with her, though her understanding was. by
no means brilliant. "Pooh 7 said Goethe
laughing ; as if love had anything to do,
with understanding We love a girl for
very different things than understanding
We love her for her beauty, her youth, her
mirth, confidingness, her character, with
its faults, caprices and heaven knows what
other inexpressibe charms, but we do not
love her understanding. Her mind we
esteem (ifit is brilliant and it may greatly
elevate her in our opinion; nay more, it.
may enchain US when we already love-.
But her understanding is not what awak-,
ems and inhames our passions. s' aVi a4'
What will the strong minded, plain .wo-'
man say to such q heresyS
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A Robinson Cruso Story.

Early in the month of January, 1864, the
captain and crew Of small sailing vessel,
sailing from Sydney, Australia, were wreck
ed on one of the uninhabited islands of the
Auckland group in the far S. Pacific. They
lived there twenty months, without seeing
a human being other than themselves
The only tools they had, were a hammer,
an axe, an adze, and gimlet. With these
they contrived to make house, with fire.
place and chimney to it. They lived on
seals, widgeons, mussels, and a sweet root
which served for bread and potatoes
Seals, which they found there in great
numbers, and which the captain in his diary
says, "weut roaring about the woods like
wild CATTLE" were their main dependence
for food.
After remaining in this place for more
than year some of the men became dis
contented and mutinous, giving the cap
tain great deal of trouble. He at length
adopted the plan Of teaching school in the
evening, reading prayers, and reading and
expounding the scriptures to the best OF
his ability. He found this plan to work
admirably. The men became much inter-
ested in the Bible readings, and nine of
Ghem VINO we're uuaDle 10 Iedu lettlheu oV0i
part. So much," remarked the captain
in his diary, "for moral suasion."
AT last the captain determined to leave
the island. The nearest land was New Zea-
land, four hundred miles of, and their only
craft was little dingy in which they had
escaped from the wreck. There was ex-
treme peril in crossing such a tract OF
stormy ocean in such q boat, but he had
grown almost desperate. He and his men
raised the sides of the boat and did what
else they could to fit her for sea. Only
two, besides the captain, consented to go
in her, and they set off, They reached
New Zealand in safety, where they atOnce
chartered craft and returned for their
comrades whom they found and brought
away. g4a
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County Advertisements.


A LII Blacksmiths, Wheelwrights, Butchers,
IN Manufacturers, Auctioneers and Peders
will please take notice, that they are required
by law to take out Government License, and
with the exception of Pedlers, are required to
make to the Assistant Assessor,
A MONTHLY RETURN
of all work done by them, the same to be pre-
sented on or before the TENTH OF 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 L. MORLING,
Asst. Assessor 9th Div. 5th Dist.
COUNTY OFFICE-Hookstown Road near
first Toll Gate. Office hours to A. NJ, and
4 to P. M.
CITY OFFICE-No. Eutaw Street. Office
hours from 10 A. M, to P. M.
Dec 23-tf
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-03-03

HEREBY informs the citizens of Towson-
III town and vicinity, that he has removed
his Boot and Shoe establishment from his re-
cent place of business, to the building adjoin-
ing the post Office and store of Mr.. Nelson Coop
er, where he will in the future be pleased to see
all his friends and customers.
l keep constantly on hand a varied assort-
ment of Boots, Shoes, Caters, &C., for either
Ladies, Gentlemen or Children,
ALL OF MY OWN MANUFACTURE,
which will be found as durable, and cheaper
than can be procured in the city of Baltimore.
return my thanks for the very liberal pa
tronage have heretofore received, and l will
endeavor, by attention to business, and moder-
ate charges, to merit continuance ofthe same.
GEORGE STEIBER.
April 1.-6m.
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History of the Rebellion.
y am DvsS HHrSDNDV on TEHEz wv I

History of the Rebellion.
HEADLEY'S HISTORY OF THE WAR.
HNHE undersigned having procured an agen-
cy for this valuable work for a portion OF
Baltimore and Hartford counties will in a very
short time visit the people of the county solic-
iting subscriptions therefor. 1t will be true
andfaithful history of events as they have trans
pired since April 1861, until nearly to the pres
ent time.
1t will be published in two vols. at $3.50 each
the first of which will soon be delivered, and
the second Immediately after the close OF the
war. Each volume will contain many pages Of
illustrations of Battle scenes, and over forty por
traits of officers prominent in the war, both
North and South.
Volume l, containing SOC pages, is already
prepared, and will be delivered by the Agents
after finishing the canvass in their several To-
calities Volume ii will be issued as soon as
practicable after the close of the war, and will
contain about 700 pages, or more, if necessary
to complete the History.
The undersigned also has for sale the
!" NURSE AND SPY"
EDWARD N. TYRRELL.
June 3, 1865.-1y.
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DRUG STORE
T OW S ON T O w N.

TOW S N II O w N.
VIE Subscriber subscribe f respectfully informs informs @
that he has opened DRUG ANDAPOTH- Ii
ECARY STORE in Towsontown, where he in
tends keeping carefully selected Stock of
Pure & Genuine Drugs, Medicines,
and all articles usually kept in well-regulat-
ed DRUG STORE, at city prices. Also,
Paints, Oils, Varnish, Brushes, Wimdoao
Glass, Stationery, Pertumery, and
Notions Of eUery Description.
RICHARD WILLIS,
June II. '65.-1y Towsontown, Md.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-03-03

Bgs The Portland STAR tells good story
Of patriotic lady who got SO interested in
benevolent objects, working for fairs, &C.,
that on being called upon to patch one of
hor husbands g under garments, commenced
fitting wreath to the dilapidated part and
did not discover the mistake for some min
utes.
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AUCTIONEERING.

THE undersigned still continues the busiq
Il ness of Auctioneering Real or Personal
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
arrange the day of sale. Thankful for past IA
vors he respectfully asks a continuance of the
same. SAM'L G. WILSON,
Towsontown, Baltimore Co.
Aug. 26, 1S65-tf.
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sRzT An exchange says, att is is better
to love person you eannot marry, than to
marry o person you cannotlove." This is
a short text for a long sermon, which hu-
man experience will continue to preach
|" until the last syllable of recorded time.''
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] wy Never buy goods, says Prentice, of
those who don't advertize. They sell so
little that they have to sell dear.
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A BARGAIN OFFERED.

THE Patent right for vending Miller's Pat
l. ent Broom Head, for Baltimore and Har-
ford counties, is offered for sale at low figure;
the proprietor having other territory to attend
to.
The broom head is cheap and simple, and
any person can make their brooms with no ex-
pense but the broom corn and renew them at
pleasure. For further particulars, and the price
Tor either or both of the counties, call at the
Union printing office, Towsontown.
Ian OFF
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~ A gill Of aqua fortis is as good as
gallon Of common whiskey 10 hurrying q
man out Of the world,
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Selett goetrp.

MA. The following wild and touchngly beautiful
poem written by the gifted but unfortunate Has
ke, short time before his DEATH and dedicated 6 to
Mrs. Louisa Jane Rice, the amiabe, gentle hearted
and accomplished matron of the Eastern Kentucky
during lucid interval when both he and his friends
believed that his mental alteration ent rely cured
But, alas the grievous and fearful maady returned
ife's ocean:
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County Surveyor.

County surveyor.
fTNHE undersigned having been elected and
i Commissioned as County Surveyor, offers
his services to the people of Baltimore county,
as Surveyor and Conveyancer, and will be
happy to attend calls of all kinds in his line !;
will also pay strict attention to the searching
of titles. His Office for the present will be at
the Court House, Towsontown, where in his alb
sence, John M Wheeler, Esq, at the Clerks
office, will attend to all business punctually
and with despatch. Address,
HENRY SHEW, Union Meeting House,
or Parkton, Baltimore county.
Dec 2.-6m
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@a-No advertisement inserted for less than
One Dollar.
va marriages and Deaths inserted free Of
charge, except when accompanied by quotations
or remarks, for which the usual price of adver-
tising will be charged.
The UNION has the largest circulation of any
county paper in the State, and thus offers su-
perior advantages to advertisers.
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RATES OF ADVERTISING:
One square, (of 6 lines, or less one insertion,
so cents, and for every subsequent insertion,
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8alto. county Gnior.
is PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY
CHURCH & L0NGNECKERS,
$500 PER ANNUM, In Advance.

@a- No paper discontinued until all arrear-
ages are paid, unless at the option of the Pub
fishers. A failure to notify its discontinuance
will be considered renewal of subscription.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-07-07
Attachment NotEce.

r s. balson, vs. Prince hunt, (eolored-)
Affidavit for attachment having been made
in this case in pursuance of section 3455, Of
the Code Of Tennessee, and attachment hav-
ing been issued against the estate of Prince
Hunt on the ground that g he has absconded
or conceals himself so that the ordinary pro
cess Of law cannot be served upon him. It
is therefore ordered that said defendant en-
ter his appearance on or before the 28th day
Of July, 1856, to plead, answer, or demur to
the said plaintiffs compliant, or the same
viii be taken for confessed and the case set
for hearing exparte, and that a copy Of this
order be published once a week for four con
secutive weeks in the Bolivar BULLETIN.
June Is 1866 JAMES c. PREwITT,
July 7, 1856. At Prs fee S6*. j. z. Of H. c.
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attachment in Debt,

James il. Cox Miles jackson.
The defendant having been attached by his
property, and it appearing to me from the
affidavit Of the plaintiff that he is a nom
resident of the State, it is therefore ordered
that publication be made In the BOLIVAR
BULLETIN for four successive weeks re-
curing said defendant to appear before
me at the counting room Of Tipler q Car
son in Middleton, Hardeman county, Ten
nessee, on Saturday the Dist day Of July,
a. D., 1866, and defend this action, OF
the same viii be proceeded with exparte.
juu23-4t-prs fee SIS A. II. THORNTON. }. P. Il. {.
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Aftae6ment n T9ebf.

Ura61Ia = Il5sa W vines JACOBSON.
The attachment in this case having been
levied on lands Of the defendant, it is orr
dered that publication be made ia the Boil
var Bulletin for four consecutive weeks, re-
curing the defendant Miles jackson to ap-
pear before me IN my Office IN the counting
room of Tipler & Carson, in the town Of
Middleton Hardeman county, Tennessee, on
Saturday, the 23rd day Of June, 1866 and
defend this suit, or the same viii be proceed
ed with, expartee as to him
May IS Prs fee s. It A. II. THORNTON j. p Of Il G.
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Aa5achI11en4 - neh1.

4 a lisp vs. S1hn rose
Attachment IN this case having been levied
on the lands Of defendant it is ordered that
publication be made in the BoLIvAR BULLE-
TN for four consecutive weeks requiring the
defendant to appear before me. at my Office
in the counting room Of Tipler & Carson, in
Middleton, Hardeman county, Tennessee, on
Saturday the Both day Of June, 1866, and
defend this action or the same viii be pro-
ceeded with eZpaFte A. II THoRSToS.
1vns 2. pr's fee S q Jussiee shs Peacs = II e.
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We are pleased to see Mr.. James Richard
son, Of the firm Of FLEMING, Ussery & Co,
back at his post Dir. Richardson's feeble
health has compelled him to retire to his
home, near Grand Junction, for the past few
weeks, but we are glad to see that his health
is so improved as to enable him to report for
dnfv
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-07-07

The insolvency Of the estate Of Wm II.
Crews having been suggested to the Clerk
Of the County Court Of Hardeman County,
all persons having claims against said estate
are hereby notified to file the same, duly au
thentica5ed, with the said Clerk, By the Isl
day Of October next, or they win Be barred
Juue ] Ith 1866 JESSE T. FRAEKLIv.
June Is. q IRE fse g Aan'E De h0ais rau
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EnsoIVenf Nolfce.

The Insolvency Of the estate Of Jesse
Blunt, decd, having been suggested to the
Clerk Of the County Court Of HardeInan
county, all persons having claims against
the said estate are notified to file the same
duly authenticated with said Clerk on OF
before the 4th day of December 1866, or they
will be barred forever both in law and
equity W F. ROBERTS
June 4th 1866. Adm r dc bonis non.
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Having this day suggested to the Clerk
of the County Court the Insolvency of
the estate Of Joseph r. Hamilton, decd, all
persons having claims against said estate are
hereby notified to fle them with the Clerk OF
the County Court duly authenticated accord
ing to law by the 18th day OF january, 1867,
or said claims viii be forever barred in law
and equity JESSE n SHvERs, Admir-.
Hui. IsEH rrs Zee SIS.
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EnsnEvenf NOTICE.

The undersigned having this day suggested
the insolvency of the estate OF Boiling Branche
decd, all persons having claims against
his estate win file the same, duly authenti-
Gated, according to law, with the Clerk Of
the County Court Of Hardeman county, for
prorata allowance, on or before the 18th day
Of December 1866, or the same viii be for
ever barred In law and equity. June Il, 1866.
j. II MCCLELLoN Il j. NJ RICHARDSON,
ADM rs Of B. Branche decd
June Is. At prs fee So
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Ers0Iverf NofEce.

Having this 9th day Of June, 1866 sugges-
ted the insolvency of the estate OF r. w
Smith, decd, to the County Court Clerk Of
Hardeman county, Tennessee, Notice is
hereby given to all persons having claims
against said estate to file them with said Clerk
on or before the 9th of December, 1865,
duly probated as the law requires for prorata
distribution, or they viii be forevar barred
in law and equity This 9th June, 1866
June 80. 4tpr.s Zee So R. .. SMITH. Adm'r
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Johnny Jarratt, the indefatigable and ae
commodating route agent Of the Southern
Express Co, has placed as under renewed
obligations for fayors. We'Hbe there, Johnny,
when you 60 to take a rib.
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The insolvency of the estate Of John {.
Boyd, decd, having been this day suggested
bvIne to the COUNTY Court Clerk of Hardeman
county, Tenn, notice Is hereby given to all
persons having claims against said estate to
file the same with said Clerk on or before
the 18th day of December, 1866, proven rs
the law directs or they viii be forever barred
in law and equity June 18th 1866
June Is Il prs Tee S.. HUGH HAzKIss Adu.r.