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The national Republican., 1867-09-18
IMPAIRMENT OF THE INTERIOR
~ UsIrEp sArzs PArEsr OFFICE,

~ UsIrED erArEs PArEHr 0BFIoE,
wIsHIsaroE, Sept 4, 1867.
On the petition OF wililm Wisdom, Of Brooklyn
New York, praying for he extension Of q patsni
granted 10 him the 10th day Of December 1855 for an
improvement In Cleaning Hair and Feathers from
Insects, de, for seven ysrs from the expiration o
said patent which takes place on the 10Th day O
Is ordered that the said petition be heard at tn,
Patent oaee ON MONDAY, the ID day Of December
next, 1t IL o'clock, nj and all persons are notihed
TO appear and show sluss, II any they have, why
said petition ought not 70 be granted.
Persons opposing the extension are required 10 nlt
In the Patent once thsh obJsetions, specially sci
forth in writing at least tssy day. before the day
Of hearing ali testimony flsd by either party, 10 b.
used at the said hearing, must be taken and trans
which will be furnished On application.
DsPOaitOns and other papers relied upon as tssii
mony, must be ned In the once ftoentv days before
the day Of hsaringi the arguments, II any, within
ten days after hling the tsstimony.
Ordered, also. that this notice be published IN 4s
REPUBLICAN and the Iatslli0sHcer, Waahington, D.
O., and In the Times New York, New York
once week for three successive weeks the nrst o.
70 the day Of hearing. r. @. THKARKR,
sepl2.v3w Commissioner Of Patsnta.
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PHILADELPHIA, WILMINGTON,
AND BALTIMORE RAILROAD.
I'll NJ fAB Z q

fIMI fABLl.
oomnsnsins MoHDlY, April ie,h, 1899.
Trains for Baitinors and vshinstoa leave Phiia.
dslphia - follovsi
ais :. M, Express (BosdNys excepted y ll.4s a.
m, Hxprsssj 500 .. N, w, sn; and I.oo p. m.
Way Nail rrsia for Bsiu n,rs Al ais q. N.
TRAINS FROM BALTIM0AR TO PHILADELPHIA
Leave Baltmors, 7.B . N, Way Mall 30 O. m,
Express; !. 10 p. N. Kzprsss; eS p. m, Express
as p. m, Exprsss.
SUNDAY TRAIL
Leave Philadelphia for Baltimore and Washin gton
Al 40 .. m and II. 90 p. m.
Leavs Baltimore for Philadelphia at 8. 10 p. m.
Leave Baltimore for New York At s.25p. m.
milo H.Y. KINNEY, supsrintsndsnt
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COyEnNNENT SALES.
COPPE Err SEA Il.
NAVY YARD,

NAVY YAHD,
wAsunoros, August n, 1867.
on "WEDNESDAY, September rs, 1857, At II o'clock,
~, At the United ststes nsvy rard, Wsshington,
about seventy Ave thousand 20 ooo) pounds Of Cop
per Scale, In lots 70 suit purchasers.
II can be examined At any time previous 10 the day
Of SALE upon application 70 the Commandant Of the
Washington Navy Yard.
Of metallic copper.
Ten per cent. Of the purchase money must be de.
posted n the tine Of the sals, and twelve days viii
be allowed 10 remove II from the Yard otherwise
the deposit will be forfeited 10 the Government.
all payments 10 be made In Goyernmsnt funds
and before the scale 10 removed from the Yard.
By order Of the Bureau Of Construetion and Re.
pairs, Navy Department.
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The National Republican
RATEs OF ApyKRTIsINa.

On. square, one insertion, d; subsequent inser.
uoa. 30 cents. One SQUARE, one month,ss Liberal
iadaesmsss 70 quarterly, ssmi.snnusl, and yearly
advertisers.
Every other day Advertisements, 90 Per cent saai'
uonai. Tvies week Advertisements, 70 per cent
additional.
Eisht lines so.s,itu,. square. Less than square
charged In proportion, At the above rates.
Editorial notices, Is cents per line each insernon'
Local nstiess, % cents Per line sseh inssruon-
Advertissmsnts should be handed n before D. =.
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PROPOSALS FOR CAVALRY
HORSES

DEPUTY QuARrRRNAsrER GREERAL's OFFICE
BALTIMORE, ND, September o, 1857. !
Sealed proposals are invited and will be received
At this office until MONDAY, u o'clock, m, ssptsm.
Der 2 1857 for the delivery in the city Of Baltimore
Of forty (i0j cavalry horses, (bay.)
The Horses will be subjected to careful nspectio on
before being accspted. They must be sound In all
respects, we'll broken, in full nssh and good condi-
tion, from hhsen to sixteen hands high, from Ave
to nine years old, we'll adapted In every way fol
cavalry purposes.
The ability Of the bidder to fulhl his agresmsn,
must be guaranteed by two responsible persons
which guarantee must acchmpAny the proposal.
The Horses must be delivered within fifteen 40
days from the date Of acceptance Of any proposal.
The Government reserves the right to rej ect any
or all bids.
Payment to be made on completion Of contract
Bids will be endorsed Proposals for Cav airy
Horses, and addressed to the updsrsignsd, Balti
more, Nd. STEWART VAN VLIkT,
sss.l4t Deputy Q. NJ O., U. .. A.
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GARDNER'S PHOTOGRAPHIC
" ART dALLHRY.
IHTALLIoEIOlR BUILp no,
Sll Seventh street,

The damage caused BIZ the late Are has been 90 faT
repaired that business will be resumed
THIS MORNING, CWHDHksDAr ostobsr tth)
when, a. formerly the rule will bo strictly sAforssd
throughout The ssstAblishmsnt,
"PRoDUoH THH BEST, no hArTER WHAT THE
Mr.. O. takes this oyportanity 70 thank his numsT.
Gus friends Ind suslomsrs for past kindnsss, and
10 say u shall Be his constant ain 70 continue 70
n,Iii Ne ysry hSszai sassurassAsAs Assssaisrs ~.
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DHOTOGR Apis

will send, posi-. paid, 30 Photographs Of the most
celebrated Actors for 80 cents 90 Actresses for u
erals for 90 cents 90 Statesmen for 90 90 beau
iful young Ladies' for 80 cents; 90 ns.lookini
young 0sntlsmsn for 90 cents large Photograph
Of French Dancing Girls, In costume, beautifully
eolorsd exactly as they appear for 90 cents or io
90 cents Of the most beautiful Ladies' Of the Paris
ian Ballet Troupe they appear In the play Of th'
Black Crook, at Niblo's Garden, New York.
Send all orders to p. o. Box III, rroy,h MY.
mylo' d&wly
The national Republican., 1867-09-18

~ Know Thy Dsstiny.-Madsms n. r.
fHolsros, the great Knslsh Astroo gst, Clarvoyan'
and Psyehonstrisish who has astonishsd the ssisn-
iae eiassss Of the Old world, has now located her
self si Hudson, n. z. Madam rHonsroH possesses
such wonderful powers Of second sight, - 70 enable
her 70 impart knowledge Of the greatest importance
70 the single or married Of either ssx. while In
state Of trance she dsinsates the very features Of
the person you are 10 marry. and By the aid Of an
Instrument Of iatsnss power. known - the Psyeh'
omo,rops. guarantees 10 produce me.lite picture
Of the future husband wife Of the applicant, to-
gsther with date Of marriage position In life, lead
ing traits Of character, DC. This 10 no humbug, a.
Thousands oftestfmonials assert She will send,
when desired, certified certificate, or written guar
antss, that the picture is what II purports 10 be.
BY enclosing small lock Of hair and stating place
Of birth, age. disposition and complexion. and en-
closing any cents and stamped envelope addressed
TO yourself you will rsesive the picture and desired
| information By return mail. All communication
sasrsdly eonAdsntial. Address, in eonfdsnes, MAD.
Ann L p. ruoRsrox, p. o. Boz 2as, Hudson. ny.
| mhls-dkvly
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tno. 725l
DY THE PRESIDENT OF THE
Id UNITED STATES.

lno. TBl
DY THE PRESIDENT OF THE
PROCLAMATION.
The sal: q .1s II ss r.. q he
Of lands subject to sale at ST. PETER.
In Pursusnes Of law !, ANDREW JOHNSON,
declare and make known that public sale will be
held at the undsrmsntoned land oaes, In the STATE
Minnesota, At the period hsrsiaaftsr dssgnAtsd
Al the land one. at Ct. PETIR, commencing on
MONDAY, rHK 2p DAY OF DKtEnBER MKT,
the following townships, and parts Of townships,
lying inside Of the late above msntioned for
NORTH % OF Tak BASE LINE AND WEST oY
THE FIFTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, and in the
fOiSwing townships, and part. Of township' falling
The tracts parcel. "a the parts Of township. 100,
ITO, and III, Of range 81.
Of range 81
The tracts parcels in the part Of township ITO,
OF range 80, except the N. W, u Of section 4.
ofrange 81 except fraetional sections g. Z 8, l. Ia
u p 10, e. q ~ lot; e g.. t.s y: sh Sts;,
section sii sections 81 and IS.
The tracts or parcels in the parts Of tasasAps 100
The tracts parcels in the part Of township Ill, Of
range S3. except sections l. O. 8; sasI half section
SEI section n ..s,ion. IA T a. .SIth @ Ssfsas istsS
4. u section 25
The tracts PARCELS in the part Of township lla,
OF range 81, except the east u Of s. T. Y section 3'
fractional sections 81 and S5.
The tracts or parcels In the parts Of townships
ITO, Ill, aud liz, ofTAngs4
The tracts or parcels In the parts Of pc Ill
liz, and ll3, Of range 80.
The tracts or parcels In the parts Of townships Ill
ll2, ll3, and ia, Of range SO.
The tracts parcels In the parts OF townships ll2
lis, and ia, Of range 81.
The tracts or parcels In the paris Of townships ll3
ia, and ll6, Of range 39.
The tracts or parcels in the parts Of townshipsI IA
ia, and ll6, Of range 50. '
Tho tracts parcels In the parts Of townsh N. n.
The tracts or parcels in the part Of towns ain ia .,
The above mentioned lands will not
than their appraised values, and al Of ~ sso
sS.a % IN Ss hand. Ss s' sRP' i va:.
be open for the examination on .oss dssirpa 10 puI.
Tss offering Si q: ssGysf md. will eomnsns. on
which they are adys aS n. WSOps S Es1Sl .s.Ii
nave .SsII Oa, bs he sale thus closed bat the
sas no private entr open longer than tive weeks,
%t:d S. .sr ias mo q R the two % Sssf
Iii Ss subis -faets offered and remaining unsOld
prai.sd ys et to sale at private entry at the APP
Given .nSer my hand at the city Of Washington,
thls 10 a day Of August, Ammo Domini one thousand
s'g" hundred and sixty-'sVsn'
S'h' rf'''a'n' ANDREW JOHNSON
JOS. D. WILsOs, -
Commissioner Of the General Land once.
NOTICE TO PRR-BMPTIoH CLAIMANTS.
Kyary person entitled TO the right OF prs:empuon
to any o he tracts within the township. and PAia q
townships above enumerated y IeqaIsa 70 S ~
ceiyer OF the land once and make pAymsnt thersior
as soon as practicable sfisr sseins this notes sha
BEToEE the day appointed for the Commencement o
the public sales Oh the lands smbraelng the trAo
claimed, otherwise such claim will bs forfslted
sS-wtd JOS q. WILSON, Commissioner.
WRAPPING PAPER FOR SALE
wv AT THIS OffICR
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PROPOSALS. FOR TAKING DOWN
THE PEHITIHTIARY BUILDINGS ON THE
ARSENAL GROUNDS

wAsHIEaroS ARSENAL, Sept 0, 1857.
The undsrsignsd, commanding washington
Arsenal, will receive, until II o'clock, m, sATUR
DAY, the 18th Of September, scaled proposals for
taking down such parts Of the Psnitsntiary Bald
ings, walls, &C., Rs will be dssignated The prem
ises can be examined, and spsciaeations will be
made known application a. the ofhce OF the
Proposals to be endorsed Proposals for taking
0EoRdE D. RAMSAY,
sspll.td Brevet Major General.
wAsHIsdros ARSENAL, Sept Is, 1857.
The time for receiving the above proposals 10 ex-
tended until II o'clock, m, SATURDAY, the 2ist
September. GEO D. RAMSAY,
sepl4.td Brsvet Major General 0. Q. A.
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PROPOSALS FOR CORN MEAL


OFFICE CHIBF CoMNIssARY or sUBsIsrREoB,
FIRST MILITARY DISTRICT,
RICHMOND, VA, September 0, 1857.
Sealed proposals. In duplicate, will be received At
this ofice untiI SATURDAY, September 81, 1857, at l2
clock m, for supplying the United States slbsis-
ten co Department with all the
CORN MEAL
That may be required from the ls proximo to the STAT
Of December, 1857,
The meal 10 be delivered In good, sound -four bar
Ies at the United States subsistence Depot (corner
Hinetssnth and Cary strsets) at such tfuss and in
such quantities as may DO required, after ave dAyI
notice.
No samples are required with the bids as only
Fresh Ground White Corn Meal Of the very best quail
ity will be received.
Bids must state the price per pound or per 100 lbs.
net and no allowance will be made for barrels or for
any loss In delivery
Payment will be made at the sud Of each month
for Corn Meal accepted during that month.
The suocessful bidder win be required to give
ample security for the faithful fulhlmeDt Of his con
tract
Proposals should be plainly iadorsOd Proposals
for Corn Meal, and addressed TO ths updsIsigned.
W. A. BLDRRKIN,
Brsvst Major and Chief CommissAry Of Bubsistsncs
First Military District.
onss-No S0I Twelfth street, between Broad and
Marshall % A.&
The national Republican., 1867-09-18
NEW STRAWBERRIES FOR 1se7.S

NAPOLEON III.
The best Amateur Berry In cultivation.
Price (by mail, postage paidD $3 per dozen.
PERPETUAL PINE.
"a Perpstual large fruitsd Strawberry Of the Pine
Glass
Price (by mail, postage paid1 u for 2plants, - per
dozen.
Send for illustrated descriptive circular
We also offer large and splendid stock Of
FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES, GRAPE VINES
sMALL FRUITS, &c,
OF which We mall Descriptive Catalogues, with
prices, to all applicants.
EDWARD J. EVANS 4 CO.,
Central Nurseries,
au3O. York, Penn.
The national Republican., 1867-09-18

Proposals must In aI eases specify the Had and
sacks, and II So what eArgs II any, will bs made fol
them, and n the corn vi be shsllsd or on the cob
Zach bid must be seompanisd By good and
SUFFICIENT guarantee firm two responsible parties
setting forth that In thsSvsnt Of lis acceptance they
Of the same.
All deliveries Of Cors y Oats made under any con.
tract which may be awfded are TO be subject 10 .
rigid inspection by ofdf or agent appointed th,
part Of the United statek
The oOvernmeni ressrs. 10 itself the right Of re-
jeeting any or all bids rteived.
Proposals should bt endorsed Proposals fol
Furnishing Corn or ots at" taaming the Post,
and addressed TO the lndsrsigned At Lite Rock
Arkansas. Il, CABS FORSYTH,
Brsyet Major ald 4 Q. N, U. 9. Army.
sepl2.td Chief q. MBub. District Of Arkansas
The national Republican., 1867-09-18

GOVERNMENT SALE AT HILTON
mo following Ordnance Property will be sold al
on TUESDAY, September a, 1867, commencing at 10
About $50 nett tons Of Shot and Shell.
AZ 90 Loaded She'll
lsH " Cannistsr FILLED.
.. lth 90 Scrap Cast Iron,
10 Wrought Iron.
ARTILLERY Carriages, Iron.
o3 Wooden Artillery Carriages, ironsd.
6S Wooden Chases and Slides, ironed.
$50 Saddles, (MeClsllan-
81 Saddles, (Artillery.)
90 Set. Of Artillery Harness.
l, $50 Brides.
962 Cruppsrs.
800 saadis-bags.
8, 800 Bayonet seabbards.
L. l2O Cartridge boxes.
l,0e7 Csrtridss-box Belts.
q sl2 Gun slings.
q $50 Waist Belts.
$50 Bullet Moulds.
And quantity Of other property consisting prinei.
Pally q Rags, Ropes, Implements, hiseellsnsou.
Also, two.story frame Dwelling house, Of III.
following dimensions: a. feet front by S5h feel
depth, containing spacious rooms.
Terms: Cash on the day Of sale, In United State,
currency.
Ample time allowed for the removal Of property
At the expiration Of which that not removed will re
vert 10 the Government.
MI GREALIsH,
Captain Aad n. o.. n,
au27-dtsea In charge Of Ordnance Depot.
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A 8 T R LOG GYl
~rHI WORLD AsroSIsHID
At III, wosDsstuL INVITATIONS
MADE BY THE GREAT AsTRoLoaIsT.
ME- Il. A. PERRIG

She reveals secrets NO mortal ever knew. She re-.
stores TO happiness those who from dosful events,
eatasrophss crosses In love, loss Of relations and
friends loss Of money, &C., have become despondent.
She brings together those long separated gives inor-
nation concerning absent friends lovers restores
lost stolen property, tells you the business you
are best qualified TO pursue and in what you will be
most successful, eauses speedy marriages and tells
you the very day you will marry, gives you the
name Likeness and characteristics Of the person. Bhf
reads your very thoughts, and BY her almost supsrs
natural powers unveils the dark and hidden mysts-
riss OF the future. Prom the stars We see In the
nrmAmsnt-ths n.Alene stars that overcome or pre-
dominate in the eonnguration-from the aspects and
positions Of the planets and the nIed stars in the
heavens at the time Of BIRTH she dsduess the future
destiny Of Fail not TO consult the greatest As
rologist earth II costs you but tribe, and you
may never again have so favorable an opportunity
Consultation fee, with likeness and all desired II
formation, el Parties living at distance can con-
suit the Madame by mall with equal safety and sat.
explicit chart, written out, with all Inquiries
swsred and likeness enclosed, ssntby man on receipt
Of price above mentioned. The stIetest sseresy will
be maintained, and all correspondence returned or
destroyed References Of the highest order furnished
those desiring them. Write plainly the day Of the
month and year in which you were born, enclosing
Address, MADAME II. A. PKRRl0O,
mhls-dwly P. o. Drawer 2ss Buffalo. NY.
The national Republican., 1867-09-18
UCTION SALE OF GOVERN.
~ MINT pROPERTY

A UCTION SALE OF GOVERN.
IA MRNT PROPERTY.
oyusl PosT ouAnrrrnAsrER,
RALBfeH, N. O., September -, 1857.
VIII be sold at public aueiion, At Ralsigh, NC
TUESDAY, the 2th day Of September, 1857, largs
lot Of Government property consisting In part OF h'
following articles:
Carpentsrs' Tools, Amy wagons,
shoeinG Teols, Grain Sacks,
Wheel Harness, Grndstons and Fixtures
Lead Harness, Platform Scales,
Wall rsnts, Paulinss,
Wall Tent Plies, Shelter Tents,
Common Tents, ke., &e., &c.
Sale TO taks place al the 0overnusnt Corral, knowi
- "Pettigrev Hospital at the east end Of New
bern street, Raleigh, n G., and to commence at II
o'eloek q. m.
Tsrmsi Cash, United States currency.
O VAN g. AIKRN,
Lieut. 9Th Int and A. A. .ouartermastsr,
80 ls.td United States Army.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

- Free 20 Evsrybcdy.-A large o PIP.
C,reuiar giving Information Of the greatest import
sses 70 the young Of both ssxss.
II teaches how the honsy nay become beautiful
the dsspissd rsspsetsd, and the forsahsn loved.
No young lady or gentleman should fail 10 send
thsir Address, and rsesivs copy postpaid, By re-
turn nail. Address p. o. Drawer, n,
nh1s-dkw1y Troy, n. Y.
- To Consumpsives.-Ths Advsrtissr
having been restored 10 health In few weeks, By
vsry simple remedy, aftsr having suffered several
years with severe lung sRsetion, and that dread
disssss, consumption, is anxious TO make known "a
his fellow -sufsrsrs the means Of cure.
70 all who desire II he will send copy Of the pre-
ssripaen used, trss Of charge, with the dirss,on'
for preparing and usins the same, which thsy will
| and suls Cuil roe cossunrrIor, ASTHMA, Bros'
orrrIs, &s. The only object Of the advertiser in
sending the prescription is 70 bsnsnt the anasssd
and spread Information which he eonesivss 10 be in
valuabis; and he hopes every sufferer will try hi
remedy a. u will cost them aothing and may prov,
blessing.
| Parties wishing the prescription will please I'D
| dress RKv. EDWARD A. WILSON,
| oefs-dwly wiiliamsbura, Kings Co., ,H.T.
The national Republican., 1867-09-18
OFFICE OHEF QUARTERMAs,

B.DprRIcr or AnxlssAs,l
LIrrf Rook, August 20, 1867.
Sealed proposals WI be received until 8 o'eioet,
p, N, sRPrRMBBR s. 1857, for furnishing 10 the
IS, a7t BUsH4s CORN on OATS,
To be delivered at sucf times and In such quantities
may be required aiths various military posts In
this Sab District, a. foDoNs:
Little Rsek, II ,esl buhels.
Fort Smith, 8, T65
Washington, 4,075 90
Camden, LA ~.
Monticello, 7e0 4"
Pine Bluff, l,Nb
Madison, 500
Batssvilis, LISA
Dover, LAO
Burrowsville, 100
FAyettsyills. 1. .T7i II
The national Republican., 1867-09-18
ALEoF HORSES, MULES

The Horses, Mules, wagons, and Ambulauess will
be told singly.
wagons, Harness, &c., though worn, are ser,iesa.
BILE.
Particular attention s called TO this lot Of Mules
being very superior animals, we'll broken 10 harness
Terms: Cash, In Government funds.
J. O. MoFKRRAN,
Deputy QuArtermaster General,
sepl0-td Brsvst Brigadisr General, o. g. Army.
The national Republican., 1867-09-18

In brhs, oefmAn nhVsrs ana other AstAlA
Pronounced BY leading musicians, such as O. An. 4.
sehutr, Thso. Thomas, Carl Bergman, @. O. drauila,
The national Republican., 1867-09-18
At THE U. s. NAVY YARD, WARRINGTON, D. G.
ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER srH, AT IL O'CLOCK

The rALLAPoosA-e74 tons, side wheel steamer
The CHICoPRR-974 tons, hull only.
The ePRRSr0H-small steamer, hull only.
The national Republican., 1867-09-18

John l. Gardner, Nd. Hon. II. Cobb. wis. r H.
8. Chase, Va. N. Quinn, N. T.; Il. saundsrs and
wife; Va Wndman and wife, zsinsyills. o.; r.
ssa .Ua wiis s. and h;ss and -i
Owens and ". !. Camp, Phiiadsiphii, Pa; D. J.
Wilson, Hartford, Conn. D. Lowsnthai, Baltimore,
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-12-06
A PLANTATION PREACHER.

The following is told by the Bishop
of Tennessee, at the recent Church Con-
gress, as showing the education Of a
plantation darkey. The Bishop said:
l was visiting plantation, and the
bell was rung, and the negroes num-
bering some five hundred, gathered in
the parlors and piazzas of the house,
belonging, unfortunately for himself,
to bachelor. After reading chapter
to them [ preached, and said that [
should hold a service the next day to
baptlZe such as should be presented. |
baptized between seventy and eighty,
and after the service, fell into conver-
sation with "UncIe Tony" a pIanta-
ton preacher. [ asked him about
various Christian doctrines, and finally
said:
"And what about the resurrection ?"
And with very solemn face, he re-
piled.
"You see master, intment is int
ment."
eyes"
"Well, yousee dereis spiritual body,
and dis dody made out of duS."
"Well, you see when the Angel Cab
riel comes down from heaben, and goin
up and down the Riber of Jordan,
BLOWN of his trumpet and the birds of
Heaben singin, and de honey rainin
down on all de hills of Heaben, he will
bring the speritual body wild him down
from Heaben and take dis here body
up out OBJ de dus, and take de intment
and rub it on, den stick togedder-and
dere dey is"
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-12-06

T'EsE OLD WOMAN.

Once she was "Mother," and it was
"Mother, Pm hungry" "Mother, put
up my dinner" and "Mother," with
her loving hands, would spread the
bread and butter, and stow away the
luncheon, and sew on the great patch,
heart brimming with affection for the
imperious little curly pate that made
her so many steps and nearly distract
ed her with his boisterous mirth.
Now she is the 'oId woman" but
she did not think it would ever come
to that She looked on through the
future years and saw her boy to man
hood grown; and he stood transfgured
in the light of her own beautiful love.
Never was there a more noble son than
he-honOred of the world, and the staff
of her declining years.
Aye, he was her support even then,
but she did not know it. She never
realized that ii was her little boy that
gave her strength for daily toil-that
his slender form was all that upheld
She only knew how she loved the child,
and felt that, amidst the mist of age,
his love would bear hergently through
its infirmities to the dark hall leading
to the life beyond.
But the son has forgotten the moth
er's ministrations now. Adrift from
the moorings of home, he is cold, sell
fish, heartless, and Mother" has no
sacred meaning to the prodigal. She
is 1.-the old woman" wrinkled, grey,
lame, and blind.
Pity her, oh Grave, and dry those
tears that roll down her furrowed
cheek! Have compassion on her SEN
sitive heart, and offer it thy quiet rest,
that it may forget how much it longed
to be 'dear mother" to the boy it
cherished through careless childhood,
but in return for all this wealth of ten
derness has only given back reproaCh.