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Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1867-04-03
CURIOUS FACTS ABOUT WATER.

The extent to which water mirgles with
bodies, apparently ;he most solid, is very
wonderful. The glittcring opal, which
beauty wears as an ornament, is only flint
and water. OF every 1900 tons of earth
which landlord has in his estate, 400
are water. Tie ,nov-capped SUBMITS of
Snowden and Ben Nevis have many mill
ion tons of water in a solidifed form. Ia
every plaster of Paris statute, which al
Italian carries through our streets .or sale,
there is one pound Of water to four pounds
Of chalk. The air we breathe contains
five grains Of water to each cubic foot CT
its bulk. The potatoes and tGrnips which
are boiled for our dinner have, in their
raw state, the one seTenty-fvc per cent.
and the other ninety per cent. CT water.
If man weighing 40 pounds were
squeezed in u hydraulic press, seventy
pounds of water would run out, and only
thirty-hTe Of dry residue remain. \
man is, chemically speaking, forty five
pounds Of carbon nitrogen. diffused ;hro'
five and half pailstul of water. In plants
VIC find water thus minsling no less Won
derfully. \ sun flower evapora,es one
and quarter pints Of water day, and
cabbage about the same quantity y
wheat plant exhaies, in 175 days, abou.
100000 grains &C water. An acre Of
growing wheat, on this calculation, draws
and passes out about ten tons Of water
per day. The sap of plants is the mcdi-
um through which this mass Of fluid is
conveyed. 1t forms delicate pump, up
which the watcry PARTICLES run with the
rapidity Of aswift stream. By the action
Of the sap various properties may be ac
cumulated to the growing plant. Timber
in France is, for instance, dyed by various
colors mixed with water, and sprinkled
over the roots Of the tree. Dahlias are
also colored by similar process.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1867-04-03
ECCENTRIC DIVINE.

The Rev. Zeb. Twitchel was tie most
noted Methodist preacher in Vermont for
shrewd and laughable sayings. In the
pulpit he maintained a suitable gravity of
manner and expression, bat cut Of the
pulpit he oyerHowed with fun. Occcsion-
ally he would, if emergency seemed to re-
quire, introduce something queer in sell
mon for the sake Of arousing the tagging
attention of his hearers. Seeing that his
audience was getting sleepy, he paused in
his discourse, and dissrcssed as follows:
Brethren, you hayn't any idea of the
suffering of our missionaries in the new
settlements on account Of the mosquitoes.
The mosquitons in some Of these regions
are enormous. ~ grea. many weigh
pound, and they will get on logs and bark
when the missionaries are going along"
BY this time all ears and eyes were
open, and he proceeded to finish his dis
The next day one Of his hearers called
him to account for telling lies in the pull
pit.
There never was a mosquitoe that
weighed pound" he said.
But l didn't say one Of them would
weigh a pound ; said great many, and
think million OF them would"
But you said they barked at the mis-
sionaries"
"No, no, brother, said they would get
On logs aad bark"
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1867-04-03

thepeople Of Pennsylvania. l have voted
and shall continue to vote TO rake this
law as liberal as I can get it. l trust tLo
Senate may yet strike out some of these
Objectionable clauses. II uot, and the
bill passes bOth branches of the Legisla-
ture, as it came from the Committees On
Railroads, tha: it may be amended By sub
sequect Legislatures, and that the system
Of making and constructing railroads in
Pennsylvania may be as broad and liberal
as in any other State in the Union.
New Jersey has lately, through her
Legislature, adopted a free railway system.
New York and Ohio, on our north and
west, have liberal general railroad laws,
and although it is true that Maryland re-
fuses to permit trade and travel to pass
through her borders, even to 20 to our
National Capital, untaxed, yet this great
and growing State will surely not wait for
Maryland 10 act.
have nothing more to add, Mr. Sreak-
er. | favor free railroad law because
the people expect and demand it, and be-
cause I trust it may aid in the further
Development of our great and grand old
State.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1867-04-03
MILITARY CLAIMS.

riETE undersigned Will promptly attend to
/ the collection cf claims against either the
State or National Government, Pensions, BacA
Pay, Bounty, Extra Pay, and all other claims
arising out Of the present or any other war,
collected
JEREMIAH LYONS,
Attorney -at-Law.
M.l;ntown, Iuniata Co, Pa. !ehl
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1867-04-03
EEIFFLIN CoiCH& WAGON NANUFAC.

t!IFFLIN COhCu& WAGON NANUFAC-
w tory.-We the undersigned beg leave to
inform our customers and friends in this aud
adjoining counties, that We have enlarged our
shop. and hy the addition of Steam Power,
nIc prepared 20 DO work al the shortest posi-
bic notice.
We are constantly manufacturing and make
to order, every description Of Coaches, Car
riagcs, Buryies, Sdlkies, Wagons, &c, also
Family aad ! oak cutter seighs. We are also
prepared to manufacture Road Wagons-irom
one 10 four horse.
Having been working AT the business for n
number of years ourselves, and employing
none but the best OF worhmen. We fattcr
ourselves that our work cannot be surpassed
for neatncsS and durability; in this or ad
joining counties.
We always keep on hand from twenty to
thirty set, of best second growth, Jersey
Hickory Spokes, in order TO make durable
wheels And viii warrant our work for any
reasonable time.
S.eighs and Buggies re painted with neat
ness and dispatch. All other repairing heavy
or light will receive strict attention. Come
and examine stock and worA before pur-
chasing elsewhere. Don't forget the name,
HEIFFLEFlNGER K CRISWELL.
Corner OF the Pike & Cedar Spring road.
June 27-tf.
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The SUBSCRIPTION PRICE of the paper
will ba TWO DOLLARS per year in advance,
aad $50 if not paid within the first three
months.
rge. No paper discontinued until al! ar
rcarages are raid-except at the option OF the
Editor.
kpvErrrsrNG-Thc rates of ADNEKTiS-
ING arc for one square, of EIGHT lihes or less,
one insertion, 10 cents three, 81 90: and 30 cts
or each subsequent insertion. Adminstra-
ors, Executors ard Auditors Notices, 500.
Professional and Business Cards, not exceed
ing 70 liSes, and including copy of paper.
$500 per year. Merchants advertising
(changeablo quarterly $ 10 per year, includ-
in- paper 1t their Stores. Notices in reading
co'uIans, ten cents par line.
Joa woRx.-The prices Of JOB WORK,
for thirty Bills, one-eight sheet. Sl.25; one
fourth, $, 90; one-hal:, $500; and addition
al numbers, half pric, and for Blanks, $500
per quire.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1867-04-03

GOAL AND LUMBER YARD.-The under
~ sifned begs leave to inform the public
that he keeps constantly on hand large Stock
of Coal and Lumber. His stock embraces in
part. Stove Coal, Smith Coal and Lime bur-
pe,s Coal, at the lowest cash rates.
Lumber of all kinds and quality, such as
White Pine Plank, two inches, do White
Pine Boards, inch, do one half inch, White
Pine ssworked Flooring, Hcmlock Boards,
Scautling, Joce, Roofing Lath, Plastering
Lajh, Shingles, Stripping, Sash and Doors.
Coal and Lumber delivered at short notice.
Persons OF the East side Ct the River can be
furnished with Limeburners Coal, g., from
the coal yard at Tysons Lock
aug l5-ly GEORGE GOSHEN.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1867-04-03
TOWN, JUNIATA COUNTY, PENN'A, APRIL 3. 1867.
ssIett poetrp.
'' ONLY -

Only q withered rosebud
But she woro it in her hair,
When she, in glorious beauty,
Was like the rosebud fair;
But as the 4 ow 'rets wither
In dcwy morning tide,
With all their sweetness rouni them,
SO she, fair rosebud, died.
And now, alas! she's sleeping
Where the rosc-trce's earliest bloom
Scattcrs its fragrant tear-drors.
In soro ow Ger her tomb.
Only an Old time ballad,
But song she used TO sing;
Though worthless, perhaps, 10 others,
To me sacred thing.
Al that grave in it the music
OF my heart lies buried deep;
Since that sunny summer morning
When they laid her there to sleep.
Oh. the long, long years I've waited.
Oh ! the years that yet may come.
Ere join the sweet-yoiced singer
In our Fathers happy home.
Only few old letters ,--.
Yellow and dim with years;
But Oft this faded writing
Hath been baptized with tears.
For she, whose dear hand wrote them,
Lies meath the churchyard sod;
Up in the starry heavens
Her apirit lives with God.
Oh . that those gates would open,
And, she, with ouGstrctched hand,
Would lead Inc to the glories
OF the flr-of better land
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1867-04-03


In favor Of q Free Railroad Law, and
against the amendments made to the
bill by the Railroad Committee Of the
Senate.
Mr.. HALL. Mr.. Speaker, l did moi
intend, when | made few remarks on
this bill the other day, to occupy the al,
tcution of the Senate any further in re-
gard TO it. When repeated votes showed
from eighteen to twenty in favor of it
and from eleven to sixteen against it,
supposed that the minds Of Senator's were
made up, and that we would not be wag-
ran.ed in taking up time to the exclusion
Of other matters Of legislation. And
should not now, hal it not been for the
remarks Of my friend, the Senator from
Bradford { Mn. LANDoS.] l do not rise
10 reflect upon any railroad corporation
certainly not upon the Pennsylvania rail
road. l have had quite as much to 10
with that corporation as the Senator from
Bradford, aud am quite as familiar with
the region Of country traversed by that
great railroad | am well aware that 1t
has greatly enriched Central Pennsylya-
uia-;hat its value has been increased 10
ten times. yes twenty times, what it was
before that road was constructed. I have
never lent myself, either directly or in,
directly, to any effort that was calculated
to crush this railroad or impair its use
fulness. | have never opposed or sought
to thwart my Legislation calculated tc
strengthen and encourage it, when such
legislation tended to the public welfare
But with all due Difference to my brother
Senators, | must say that any one who
knows the popular sentiment must know
that the people Of Pennsylvania are de-
termined to have a free railroad law
But the people do not want railroad
law so loaded down and clogged with re-
strictions that it will be impracticable
even to construct railroad under it
Let the Senator 20 to lis constituents,
and | think he will find that they, as
well as my constituents, are in favor Of q
free railroad law. But they do not desire
such law as Will be practically inope-
rative and nullity. l hold in my hand
the inaugural address of Governor Gear,
aud the last message Of Governor Curnf;
in which they say the people demaui a
free railroad law. Such | found to be
the unnistakable sentiment of the Peo-
pie Of Bradford county, where I address
ed portion Of them last fall, and N no
part of the State did | find a more oe-
termined and earnest feeling in favor oi
the movement than in Northern Ienu-
sylvauia, where the people gave :heIf Lid
jorities by thousands for General Uoary'
Believing, as l do, that such is the gen
eral sentiment, and that the wants OF 'he
people must be needed by their CHOSEN
representatives, in view, too, OF the sPe'cn
Just made by the Senator from bfaai'fu
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1867-04-03
NEW IA MILY
9RHYaEn nIAmElElEs.

TIVE superior merits Of the Singer" Ma
L chimes over all others, for either family
use or manufacturing purposes, are so well
established and SO generally admitted, that
an enumeration of their relative exccllcncies
is no longer considered necessary.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1867-04-03
5:flisteIIaneoas 9eaSmn.
REM ARKS OF
HON. /. W. HALL,
SPEAKER OF TIE SENATE,

SPEAKER OF TIE SENATE,
In favor Of Free Railroad Law, and
against the amendments made to the
bill by the Railroad Committee Of the
Senate
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1867-04-03

N1EW ARRANGENENT-T undersigned
II finding it impossible with one Market
Car, 10 supply their customers, have purchased
another. AMI are now prepared - furnish
marketing regularly twice a week after the
!st OF August. One Car will arrive in Pat
terson every Wednesday evening, the other
will arrive every Fri,say evening. We wish
it distinctly understood we will do nothing
but strictly cash business in future. Per-
sens ordering goods regularly every week
are expected TO pay promptly each trip
One car will leave Patterson for Philadelphia
every Monday morning, the other Will leave
every Wednesday morning.
july 25-tf HOLLOEAUGU s. ROWE.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1867-04-03
OUR NEW FAMILY MACHINES,

which has been over two years in preparation,
and which has been brought u perfection re
gardless of time, labor or expcnse,a nj is now
conf! !ently presented to the public rs ncom-
paraby the best Sewing Machine in existence.
The Machine in question is simple, com
pact, durable and beautiful. 1t is quiet, light
running, and capable Of performing range
and variety of work never before attempted
upon single Machine, using either silk,
Twist, Linen or Cotton Thread, and sewing
with equal facility the very finest and coarsest
materials, and anything between the two cx-
tremes, in the most beautiful and substantial
manner. Its attachments for hemming, braid
ing, cording. tlching, quilting, telling. trim
ming, binding, etc, are novel and practical
and have been invented and adjusted csrcci-
ally for this Machine.
Machines always kept on hand at my Tail
oring Establishment, second story Sulouf,
Frow X Parker's Store, Bridge street, MilIlin-
town. Pa, for the inspection ot the public,
and for sale at the most reasonable prices
Machine Cotton, tccilcs. Thread, OIL, Sc,
and everything pertaining to this Maehine
constantly kept on hand For sale.
WILLIAM WISE, Agent.
Minintown, Jan. lG, lGGi-ly.
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TERMS OF PUBLICATION.
n, n. WILSON.

Tur JuSIArA SENTINEL is published every
Wednesday morning, on Bridge streer, by
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-11-30
THE RICH NOT ALWAYS THE
HAPPIEST.

A man in his carriage was riding along,
a gaily dressed wife by his side,
In satin and laces she looked like a queen,
And he like king in his pride.
Awood sawyer stood on the street as he passed,
The carriage and couple he eyed,
And said as worked with bis saw on log,
81 wish ] was rich and could ride.''
The man in the carriage remarked TO his wife,
Gone thing would do if l could
I'd give all my wealth for the strength and the
health
Of the man who saweth the wood"
A pretty young maid with bundle Of work,
Whose face as the morning was fair,
Went tripping along with smile of delight,
While humming loye-breathing air.
She looked in the carriage, the lady she saw
Arrayed in apparel so fine,
And said in a whisper, 81 wish from my heart
Those satins and laces were mine.''
The lady looked out on the maid with her work,
So fair in her calico dress,
And said, "I'd relinquish position and wealth
Her beauty and youth TO possess"
Thus it is in this world whatever our lot,
Our minds and our time we employ
In longing and sighing for what we have rot,
Ungrateful for what we enjoy.
We welcome the pleasure for which we have
sighed,
The heart has void IN it still,
Growing deeper and wider the longer VIC live,
That nothing but heaven can fill
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-11-30
SEPHERDSTOWN JEFFERSON COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA. SATURDA
A Gambling Hell.

A man who has been honored with
seat in tie national Congress is the chief
gambler of the western world. His ga
ming-house in New York is one of The
widest gates 10 tue broad way to deslruc-
tion. Rev. r. L. Cuyler gives brief
glance into The notorious John NJ orri.
sey's gambling heIi
looked in, for few moments, one
evening las did several other clergy ymen,)
upon the scenes in Morrissey's celebra-
ted clubhouse. The door stood open 10
all comers, and a sumpluOus supper
table was provided for the patrons OF The
games. Ii was most suggestive place
10 furnish materials for a sermon. The
rooms were elegantly furnished; the gen
llemen present were fashionably dressed;
and the hurley prizs-fghier, who hlly
represents the democracy OF New York
tenemenl-houses, presided quite couTa
geously over the hospilalilies Of his gam.
bling-hell' In one brlllianlly.ligh
room stood roUletie-table. In another
were piles Of ivory cards and dominoes,
and huge iron safe. in which have been
swallowed Up the thousands which mus
,ached fools and reckless husbands have
thrown down on The adjoining tables. As
at Baden Baden, the gambling was con-
Quoted with perfect silence. Each game
s,er gave his whole soul 10 the absorbing
game. Large piles of groenbacks changed
hands rapidly. Men who, at home, oc-
cupy respectable positions, were 10 be
seen Of some Of .he tables. But behind
the groups seemed TO leer the satanic
arch. gamisl, who was Turing them on TO
stake conscience for gold, and knew he
was sure 10 cheat them out Of their i'm
mortal souls. Oh il was an accursed
place; and wae glad to escape soon and
uuobseryed. Let those who are adVoca
ting the use Of cards, as an innocent a.
musement,' look in for few moments, on
such moral slaug ugbier.house as is opened
here by a member Of our national Con-
g.ess, and they will see what hell-hre
of passion can be kindIed in human
BREASTS by a pack of cards. From the
terrible lhradom Of the ganing-table few
victims ever escape. The door to the
gambling room seldom opens but one
way. In view OF the subtle seducllons
and destinations of games Of chance, |
firmly believe that total abstinence is the
only sale principle.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-11-30
COurtship and Love.

In the new play, "UnCer the Gas
Light" the heroine gives utterance 10 the
following:
Courtship is the text from which the
whole solemn sermon Of married life takes
its theme. As lovers are disconiented
and unhappy, so will they be as wives
and husbands. So, you as you would be
happy al The years Of your life, listen to
the voice advising you:
Let The woman you look upon be wise
or vain, beautiful or homely, rich or poor,
she has but one thing which che can give
or refuse-her heart. Her beauty, her
wit, her accomplishments, she may sell
10 you; but her love is the treasure with
oul money and without price She only
asks, in return, that when you look upon
her your eyes shall speak mute deVo-
tion; that when you address her, your
voice shall be gentle, loving and kind
That you shall not desPise her because
she cannot understand all al once your
vigorous thoughts and ambitious designs;
for when misfortune and evil have
defeated your greatest purposes her love
remains 10 console you.
You look 10 the trees for strength and
grandeur-do not despise the flowers be-
cause their fragrance is all they have 10
give. Remember, love is all a woman
has TO give-butii is the only earthly
thing that God permits US TO carry be-
yond the grave.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-11-30
Character.

JANUARY.-W Whoever is born in this
month will be laborous, and lover OF
good wine, but very subjec, 10 infdelity;
but he will be complaisani, and wilhal a
very fine singer. The lady born in this
month will be pretty prudent house
wife, rather melancholy; but YET good
tempered.
FEBRUARY. man born in this
month will love money much, but the la
dies more; he will be stingy al home, but
prodigal abroad. The lady will be hu-
name and affecGonate wife and tender
mother.
MARcH.-The man born in this month
will be rather handsome; he will be hon.
est and prudent; he will die poor. The
lady will be jealous and passionate chat
ter-boX,
APRIL.-The man, who has the mis-
fortune 10 be born in this month will be
subject TO maladies; he will travel TO his
advantages; and love ladies 10 his disad-
vantage, for he will marry a rich and
handsome heiress, who will make--
what no doubt all understand. The lady
OF this month, will be tall and stout, with
agreeable wit, and great talk.
MAY.-Tbe man born in this month
wiK be handsome and amisble; he will
make his wife happy. The lady of this
month will be handsome and marry early.
JrNE.-The man born now will be Of
small statue, passioaaiely fond Of women
and children, but will not be loved in re.
turn. The lady will be giddy parsonage,
fond of coffee; she will marry al the age
of twenty one, and be fool at foriy.hve.
JULy.-The man will be fa., he will
suffer death for The wicked women he
loves. The female of this month will be
passably handsome, with short nose but
fine bust. She will be of rather sulky
temper.
AUeUsT.-The man will be ambitious
and courageous; he will have several mala-
dies, and two wives. The lady will be
smiaLle and twice married, but her sec.
ond husband will cause her 10 regret her
first.
SEPTEMBER.-He who was born in this
month will be strong, wise and prudent,
but two easy with his wife, who will give
him grea, uneasiness. The lady round,
and fsir,haired, witty, discreet, smiable
and loved by her husband.
OCTOBER man OF this month will
have a handsome and forid complexion;
he will always promise 10 do one thing
and do another, and remain poor. The
lady will be pretty, and little too fond
of talking. She will have two husbands
who will die Of grief, she will best know
why.
NovEMBER.-The man born in this
month will have a fine face, and be gay
deceiver. The lady Of This month will
be large and liberal, and full Of novelty.
DEcEMBER.-The man born in this
month will be good sort of person. tho
passionate. The lady will be amiable
and handsome, with a good voice and a
we'll proporiioned body; she will be twice
married remain poor ,and continue honest.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-11-30
A Plantation Preacher.

The following is told by the Bishop Of
Tennessee, at the recent Church Con-
gress, as showing the education Of q plan
taiion darkey. The Bishop said :
was visiting plantation, and the bell
was ru9g, and the negroes numbering
some five hundred, gathered in the par
lors and piazzas OF The house, belonging,
unfortunately for himself, 10 a bachelor.
After reading chapter 10 them preach
ed, and said that should hold service
the next day 10 baplize such as should be
presented. | baptized between seventy
and eighty, and after the service, fell in
10 conversation with "Uncle Tony" q
plantation preacher. | asked him about
various Christian doctrines, and finally
said {:
"And what abou, the resurrection :"
And with very solemn face, be re-
Piled
"You see, master, intment is inrmenL
Yes"
"Well, you see dere is spiritual body,
and dis body made out Of dus,"
"Well, you see when The Angel Ca
briel comes down from heaben, and goln
up and down the Riber Of Jordan, blow.
in of his trumpet and the birds Of Heaben
singin, and de bells Of Heaben ringin, ard
de milk and de honey rainin down on all
de hills of Hesben, he will bring the spe-
ritual body wild him down from lleaben
and take dis here body up out OBJ dus, and
take de insmen, anj rub it on, den slck
togedder-and dere dey is"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-11-30
TO THE LADIES.
MRS. ANN SHUGART.

WAVING just returned from Baltimore
AZ with the very LATEST FALL AND
WINTER FASHIONS, takes this meth.
cd Of notifying her old customers, and The
Ladies generally, that she is now in read
mess TO give prompt attention 10 the exc.
cation of all work in the MANTUA-MA-
KING BUSINESS, tha, may be en,rust-
ed 10 her. with the guarantee that entire
satisfaction will be given. She has on
hand large stock Of Dress and other
Trimmings, Ladies Wear of all descrip-
,ions, and Notions for the Ladies. &S. A
call from the public is desired.
November 2, 1867. #