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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-09-03

A FEARFUL INCIDENTAL woman, whose
name we have forgotten, lies, or lately did
lie, very sick at Hemlock, Allegheny County,
Pa. A few days ago, in the daytime, the
watchers, returning to the room after tenn
porary absence, were horrifed to find q
huge snake coiled on the pillow of the sick
woman, and very near her head. The
woman was asleep. What TO do was the
question of terrible import recommended to
the watchers. The woman was weak from
illness, and any sudden excitement would
surely kill her. 1t was therefore thought
unsafe to attack the snake while she was
asleep, because an excitement would thereby
be communicated to her system which might
prove fatal; while, for like reason, it was
thought equally unsafe to wake her up to a
realization of the danger menacing her.
The question, in all its terrible bearings, was
discussed by the watchers in a moment, while
their blood ran cold, and it was decided to
maintain mastery inactivity. If the woman
remained asleep and motionless, she might
escape. There was chance that the reptile
might withdraw, without doing any harm.
After few minutes, which seemed like hours
to the lookers-on, the Shiny thing moved
first one fold, then another-it slid from the
bed to the floor-it crawled rapidly through
the room and hall, and out into the garden
1t was then killed. The woman slept calmly
throughout the trying scene, and was spared
] an experience the mere recital whereof is
enough to check and cause the blood to cur
|, dlc.-AuegheniaN
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-09-03

FANNY FERN ON FARMERS WIVES
Fanny Fern is eloquent on the subject of
farmers wives. She says;
Next to being minister's wife, should
dread being the wife of farmer Sometimes,
indeed, the terms are synonymous. Raising
children and chickens, Gd iafnituas, making
butter, cheese, bread, and the omnipresent
pie; cutting, making, and mendlng the
clothes for whole household, not TO speak
of doing their washing and ironing; taking
care of the pigs and the vegetable garden;
making Winter apple sauce by the barrel,
and picking myriads OF cucumbers; drying
fruits and herbs; putting all the twins through
the measles, hopping cough, mumps, scarlet
fever, and chicken pox; besides keeping q
perpetual river of hot grease on the kitchen
! liable, in which is 10 float potatoes, carrots
onions, and turnips for the rayenous maws
of the "farm hands"
Now your farmer is a round, stalwart, com
Portable animal There is no baby waiting
at his pantaloons while he ploughs or makes
fences. He lies down under the nearest tree
and rests, or sleeps, when he can no Longer
work with profit. He comes into his dinner
with the appetite of a hyena and the algesuol
of u rhinocerous and goes forth again 10 INT
bay field till called home to supper. There
IS iiS' his is vile, and too often with the sam,
frowsy head with which she rose in thu
morning, darting hither and thither 10
whatever is wanted, or helping the hungr.
children or the farm hands. After the sup
per IS finished comes the dish washing an
milking, and the thought for tomorrow
breakfast; and then perhaps all night sh
sleeps with one eye omen Tor baby or
s,ck child, and rises again to pursue the sam
, unielieved treadmill, wearing round the ne'
daY.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-09-03

GooD FOR Forty TUNEs.-The Shelby Qud.)
Courier says; "organs in the churches have be-
come very fashionable of late. In almost every
church you go into you will fnd one Of these
instruments. A friend of ours who lives iD
neighboring village, related to us yesterday an
amusing incident which occurred in their church.
ale said, to be in fashion they must have an
organ. The congregation could not afford to
pay an organist, so they got self-acting organ,
a compact instrument, we'll suited 10 the purpose,
and constructed to play forty tunes.
"The sexton had instructions how to set il
gsing and how to stop it but, unfortunately, he
forgot the latter part Of his business and after
singing the first four verses of a hymn before
the sermon, the organ could not be stopped, and
continued playing two verses more then jus
as the clergyman completed the words let u
pray the organ again clicked aud starte'
another tune,
"The sexton and others continued their exer
tions to find the spring, but no one could put
stop to it; so they got four of the stOu,est me-
, in the church to shoulder the perverse instru
ment, and they carried it down the aisle of th
church. playing away, into the church -yarr
where 1t continued clicking and playing unit
! the whole forty tunes were finished
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-09-03
TWO L1rTLn PANS OF Boors.

Two little pairs OF boots tonight
Before the fire are drying
Two little pairs Of tired feet
In trundle-bed are lyingi
The track they leave upon the floor
Makes me feel much like signing.
These little boots with copper toes,
They run the liyelong day,
And oftentimes almost wish
That they were miles away;
So tined am to hear SO oft
Their heavy tramp at play.
They walk about the new ploughed ground
Where mud in plenty lies;
They roll 1t up in marbles round,
And bake 1t into pies;
And then at night upon the floor
In every shape 1t dries.
. To-day was disposed to scold;
But when look to night
At those small boots before the fire,
With copper toes SO bright,
Think how sad my heart would be
To put them out of sight.
For in trunk upstairs I've laid
Two socks OF white and blue;
II called to put those boots away,
o God What should do4
mourn that there are not to night
Three pairs instead of two.
mourn, because thought how nice
My neighbOr 'cross the way
Could keep her carpets all the year
From getting worn and gray;
Yet well know she'd smile to own
Some little boys to dayi
We mothers weary get and worn
Over our load Of care;
But how we speak OF those dear ones
Let each of us beware.
What would our fireside be Tonight
II no small boots were there.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-09-03

Fanny FERN thinks it ought to be considered
q disgrace to be sick, coufdentially adding--"l
am 6fty-fve and feel half the time as if l was
lust made. To be sure was born in Maine,
where the timber and the human race last but
don't cat pastry, nor candy, nor ice cream
/ own stout boots--pretty ones, too l have q
waterproof cloak, and no diamonds. l like q
nice bit Of beef steak and glass of ale, and
anybody else who wauts it may eat pap. ! go
to bed at ten and get up at six. | dash out in
the rain because it feels good on my face. ldcn't
care for my clothes, but l will be we'll; and
after 1 am buried, warn you, don't let any
fresh air or sunlight down on my coffin, if you
don't want me to get up"
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-09-03

An ABUSING COMA few days since an In
direct line of travel from the old to the new
house was past the stables Of the Street Railway
Company. The lady bad large mirror, which
she concluded to carry in her hands to insure
against accidents. Just opposite the stables
before mentioned something in the street attract
ed her attention, and she stopped to look at it
resting one end of the mirror on the curbstone
A small goat of the male persuasion lOafs about
the stables, wasting his sweetness on the sur
rounding neighbOrhood, and having ferocious
combats with dogs, hogs, and small boys. Will
lam was daintily nibbling at bundle of hay in
the doorway of the stables when to his amaze
ment he saw what he took to be another govt,
saucily shaking his horns at him.
No one ever doubted Billy's courage, though
his discretion has been repeatedly called in
question. Considering ii challenge, he gather
ed himself on his feet, and, emitting sharp,
savage m.a-a, he sprang into the air as if shot
from a caiapult, and dashed-head, horns, body,
and tail-through the mirror. There was q
frightened scream, mingled with the sound oi
shivered glass, and the woman stood amid the
wreck of her pet looking-glass. But Billy'i
blood Was up. AS she stopped 10 save the pieces
he "buCked' her over, and repeated the opera
tion as often as she tried to get up, until som'
Of the stable-men took him of.
The next day the outraged and insulted wO
man called at the stable, represented what th
"nasty goat had done, and demanded So in pay
ment Of the damages to self and property. The.
promised to inquire into it, and if the goat wa
found to be to blame would settle up. Final
the matter was compromised by taking tn
mirror frame and agreeing to get new glass pu
in it. In the meantime, Capricorn is unde
a cloud, and goes sheepishy around with pin
board across his horns.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-09-03
MEDICAL ELECTRICITY.
DIR. G. FL. LAWTON,
ate Of New York and PhilAdelphla' would say
his friends and the public that he
may still be found
At 913 Market Street,
Where he Is treating
NERVOUS AND CHRONIC DISEASES


n, vv dasoriptiou with the most gratifying results,
nv MA NEW SYSTEM OF MEDICAL ELEOrhlylIfi
svstem OF practice based strictly on seienune prnope
Raronvh knoWIedge Of which iH not only necessary IN
nrder 10 insure successful treatment but whout whoh
ina application Of Electricity In any form pnt
rous Experiment. We give below list o, essAsss 70 ~
reatmsnt Of which this system is especially aaAptea anu
In which we have been most successful 49,.
Amanross, blindness from paralysis OF me 1puo nelse'
A. interruption retonton of ths mennss,
snhonIa suppression Of the voice, asthma, agne chs
bnHea H. Vus danee constipation, eatsrrh, consump
tion in It's early stages cough choress, eounsss o, s
lTsia of the acoustic nerVe dyspepsia dAbeus afopy
aatilsnse gravel goire, hysterA, hip disease, lmpo
anra lumbAgO, liver complaints, lockJaw neurhglA
neryousness piles palsy, rhsumztiHm spinal aseAse
eurvalures, and tumors - ~. ..,. ..,,o. hs as,t
mstsS prolspsus displacement uleerations and olher
towns OF womb diseases, promptly relieved anu pef@
nan,iv eured in an Incredibly short space Of time
RRFERENoEs.
We have the pleasure OF refsffng those Wno Ay %
"a undartake EeetrIcal treatment 70 tue following wen
known citizens Of Wilmington and uelnlly, VIZ haso
been treated by US and witnessed III
| Joseph BringhHrst 2t9 West street
| EdWnrd b. Rice, SOL Shpley street
W. ii. NAf, 4 East Fourth street
Charles II, Gordon, 62l Market street. - ,,. -.
foras Cleland corner Of Seventh and washington bs
II III Jones corner Of Fifth and Market Streets
VIM D. Rudolph, 2l7 Market street
De. washington RUSSELL christiana, Del .,s
gSDr. TaDton tOiH not be able to take am
more Patients until qfler the lst Of September
~ EIMB0LDis EXTRACT sARsAPAhlLLA OLkANt
M nd renoystss the blood instis the yigor Of heAu
into the system, and purges out the humors 'nAt AN
At
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-09-03
II 1a6Hl HALLS
~aTu u1lVEcETABLE SlCILIAN
aSSEl HAIR
-RENEWzR.
VeretabIe SiciIiaR Hair Remover

Has stood the test of seven yedrs
before the public and no prepdrd-
ti0n for the hair has get been dis
covered that sUiLE produce the same
beneficial results. 1t Is an entirely
1setU scientific discovery, combining
many Of the most potveIJaH G1ld re-
st0rGtiVe agents IN the vEoET TABLE
KINGDOM. 10 restores GRAY HAIR
TO ITS ORIGINAL YOUTH FuL
COLOR. 1T makes the scalp tUlsSte
and clean cures dnildruH and
hsL,n0rs, and falling out of the
hair; and lUiH make 1t Df0tU upon
bald heads, eaccept IN gerry aged
tiUe principle By tUIsich the hair Is
,loati'ished and supported. 1T makes
the hair moist, soft, and glossy,
and Is LnsuI.pG SSed as o. III A IS
DEF ESSING. It's the cheapest
DrepGrattOn eUef' offered to the pub
tic, as one bottle tOiLC accomplish
more and last longer than three
bottles of any other t'repGTdtton.
1T is recommended and used by
the First Medical Authority.
The aOOftderftEE results produced
bU Ou1. StctLi0f Hair RefsetUe7' haze
Induced many to 7ttGfttgG ctttre pro-
nnr0tiOts for the Hair, under ga
,iotts names and, IN order to tft-
duce the trade and the public to
purchase their compounds, USy
have resOrted to TdLsehoOd, by
oiaimt,.G then tOere former part
t,ers, o.: hal sOYto connection tUith
OH. Mr.. Hal, and their prepard-
ffOn sOGs similar to ours. Do not
be deceived By them. Purchase the
Ori0istaJ: it has 1teVeT yet been
eomaILed. our Treatise on the Hair,
nth certificates, sent free by mail.
| See that each bottle has our p1'tUGte
l Ha
bottSe. Al others are limitations.
R. P. Hall & Co.. Props. Nashua, NJ H.
Sold by all Druggiris and Dealers IN Asdi0'"s'
| GahI0.iv
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-09-03
A SHORT SERMON.
ny ALICE oAKY.

ny ALICE cARY.
Children, who read my lay,
This much have to say;
Each day, and every day,
Do what Is right
Right things in great and small
Then, though the sky should fall,
Sun, moon, and stars, and all,
You shall have light
This further would say;
Be you tempted as you may,
Each day, and every day
Speak what is truel
True things, in great and small,
Then, though the sky should fall,
Sun, moon, and stars, and all,
Heaven would show through
Figs, as you see and know,
Do not out of thistlss grow;
And, though the blossoms blow
White on the tres,
Grapes never, never yet
On the limbs of thorns wero Feti
So, II you good would get,
Good you must be
Lies journey, through and through
Speaking what is just and true;
Doing what is right to do
Unto enc and all,
When you work ana when you play,
Each day, and every day;
Then peace shall gild your way,
Though the sky should fall.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-09-03

In KAFIRLAND, man is not allowed to
speak to his wife's mother, nor can she live
in the same hut with him. II they meet on
the road, one covers his face with shield,
and the other with her hands, and thus they
separate Some of our married men with
troublesome mothers-ln-law think of petit
tioning the Legislature for some such law as
exists in Kafrland. 1t is thought to be
great improvement over civilized customs.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-09-03

IL has been thoroughly tested during the past Ave years
and has given entire satisfaction.
This Machine is decidedly SUPERIOR TO ANY OTHER
NOW IN USE, particularly In the uniform distribution
Of Wheat upon rough, hiy land also in the facility BY
which II is regulated TO SOW ANY DESIRABLE GUAM
TITY OF WHEAT PER ACRE.
There is attached to 1t an arrangement for SOWING
FERTILIZERS, that has also given entire satsfAetion
Il drops aud two OF Corn, four feet apart
each time II crosses the field.
The above Drill patented June 6th, 1850, and 70
ceiyed rstclass premium at the Chester County Exh
bItion held October, 1856
THE PATENT RIGHT FOR SAID DRILL IS FOB
SALE and will be sold very reasonable terms, en-
bracg the United States any Of the States composing
IL Appiy to JAMES GREEN, PATLNTEE
Kennel Square, Chester County, Pa.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-09-03

A LOCAL EDITOR of Western exchange
informs his readers that he has no sweetheart
now-hes married. Smith says he knows
another editor who has no sweetheart-she's
married,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-09-03

The great secret of success in business is To
get the ring Of the true metal-Prinfer's Zsac.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-09-03
DRUG STORE,
II CORNER OF
FRONT AND WEST STREETS,
sIu WILMINGTON, DEL.
WILMINGTON, DEL.
mRs. DR. Fos TER


MRS. DIR. FoB II E Il
pounees to her friends and the public generally that
ha has taken the Drug Store at the corner Front AND
Wsat Streets and laid in full supply OF
PURE AND FRESH DRUGS,
PrOeusd from the best and most reliable houses in New
York and Philadelphia ,,.,., =. -, ~
,ha GoIlege OF Pharmacy, Of Philadelphia, have been
srTad Who will give careful attention TO the COM
pnIINDlEG or PRESCRIPTIONS, at all hours Of the
day or night ,,s-.t.., ,p,on, Mali
eneE Perfumery Hair and Tooth Brushes, Combs Fancy
KTtracs Cologne Water, Soaps preparations ior the A
and eyerylhng usually found In we'll regulated Drpg
stnre will always be kept hand, and sold Al the
lowest Philadelphia prices. =, n
| Mra M Foster, who Is regular graduate Of fenn
Mdie.i niyersity will continue the practice Of med-
Inc Al the above location where she may be found when
| NOT professionally engaged.
REMEDIES FOR THE HORSE.
fall supply Of reliable medicines for the cure Of al
alsessss Of he horse will be kept constantly on hand
apr29 "
london Hair ReslOrer,
RurakA enn etts Coeoaine, and all other preparation
a. tha hair for sale at the Drug and Prescription stor
| ~ DIT /, n. wilson. sos Market St. tulyis
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-09-03
CERTIFICATE.

IL
We the Undersigned Farmers having tried several DIFF
farent kinds Grain Drills, and the above describ
I'd Greens Excelsior Cylinder Roller Drillp unit
ed in thatit Is superior TO others we have
the decided preference.
WILLIAM s. HARRY, JOSEPH A. MoFARIiAN,
SIMON MARTIN, PENN0oK MERCER.
Via 4tW
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-09-03

The sOMBRERo GUANO, of which MORO
been manufactured land Of which he has sole control
for tho United stete contains nifty per cent more Bone
Phosphate than Raw Bone therefore II Is more durable
value.
that II makes heavier grain than stable manure,
aud IS not only active but lasting.
PRICE $4,000 PER TON, a,OOO LBS.
DISCOUNT TO DEALERS.
MORO PHILLIPS,
ianllcjy16 ly; Sole Proprietor and Manufacturer.
IMPORT ANT TO FARME RS.
FISH GUANO. s
This Fertilizer is the sUREsT, BEST, CHEAPEST and
MOST kBLIABLE Of the many kinds now in Its
m in not sstD ane % bS n Iu9 W.
full particulars apply to JOHN HARTMAN Il SON.
No. 412 South Wharves, PHILADELPHIA
The following testimonials from two wsllknown Bur-
luRton County N j. farmers, attest the worth Of this
MopRKsroH N j July 8, 1867
Messrs. J. HARTMAN & sos,-Gennemen;-T have been
SssetaSIss ali % Of whSS show M1RSED DIFFEksNoE M
the crops manued by other Fertilizers, being much
darker in color, producing more vigorous growth aud
most cheerfully recommend 1t to any Wishing
paying manure. have not its practical results,
yet the present growth Of my crops where have used
it, warrants me to use 1t not only wheat CROP but
on all my crops JOHN PERKINS.
MooREsTowE, N. j., July IL, 1867.
Messrs. j. HARTMAN GentIenien:-I have been
using your Fish Manure corn potatoes and garden
vegetables, all of which show "A MARKED DIFFERENCK
the crops manured by other Fertilizers, being much
darker in COLOR producing more vigorous growth and
most cheerfuly recommend It TO any one wishing
paying have Its practical results
yet the present growth Of crops where have used y
warrants me to use this manure on all my wheat this fall
| Yours very respectfully, A. II. BURR.
PSI think every farmer in this Township who hal
used your Fish Manure will subscribe to the above.
| aug9-Im A. II. B.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-09-03
RELIABLE MEDICINES,
RELIABLE MEDICINES,
RELIABLE MEDICINES.

NJ DUNG LADIES BEWARE OF THE INJURIOUS
effects of Face Powders and Washes, All such RENE
dies close up the pores Of the Skin, and in short time
destroy the complexion. If you would have fresh,
healthy and youthful appearance, use Helmbolds Ex-
Aar
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-09-03
PURE AND FRESH DRUGS.

Apnouuees to her friends and the public generally
w., Sve IN sprsats. and laid Ia full supply Of
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1867-11-01
House Concurrent Rssolution No AZ.

House Concurrent Resolution No AZ.
Proposing amendment TO the CONSERVATION
Resolved by the Htuse of Representatives Of
the State OF Kansas, the Sea ste eOaelrr,ng:
That the proposition to st he the word
"male" from ssctIOn one, of article five, of the
constitution of the State is hereby submItted
to the ee. tors of the State for ratification or
rejection. in compliance with section onr. ar
ticle fourteen, of tit Constitution
That each electOr shall be emitted 70 vote
written or printed ballot containing the words
''Fur striking the word male from SECTION one
of article five Of the institution or, Against
striking the word male rom section one OF ar
ticle FIVE Of the COnsfitu ion"
That said election thail be conducted IN all
respects IN compliance with the pr'visicns Of
the Constitution and general election laws OF
the State
Adopted by the House of Representatives,
Feb. Is, 1851. JOIN Z MORTON,
Chirf Clerk.
Concurred in by the Senate. Feb IA. 1851.
A. K BAxKs S, cretaEy.
State OF Kansas, office OF Secretary Of Stat
ToPEzA. July Is. 1867.
!, R A. Barker, See rotary Of STATE, do here
by certify that the foregUi az is . true and eur
rect copy Of the concurrent resolution nov 90
file In this Office.
In testimony whereof have hereuntO sub
- seribsd 10Y name and sfiix,d the great
sKAL seal Of the State, the day and year last
- above written. r. A. BARKER.
esseOtsry Of Stsss
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1867-11-01
Election Proclamation.

State Of Kansas
Lyon cOunty(
DROCLAMATION is hereby made. in AZ.
Il cordance with law, to all QUILTED voters
Of Lyon county, that General Election will
be held, as required by law, on
TUESDAY, the 9th day of November.
A. D. 1867, at the several places of holding
elections in said county, at which time and
llAees the following officers ara to bl chosen =.
One County Treasurer.
One Sheriff
One Register Of Deeds.
One County Clerk.
One Assessor.
One County Surveyor
Three County Commissioners ona H.. -.
Representative district. ~ -0N
Three Representatives TO the Ieo;sI,t,r.
one for the Gath district; one for the ssh die
trict; one for the Goth district
AlRo, at the same time and places. will h.
submitted to the qualified electors for tbe;r
rGtheation or rel eetlOn, the following propos-
Wit: ~
For or Against striking tn word awhits"
from the Constitution Of the State of Kan sas
FOR or against striking the word male -
from the Constitution Of the State Of Kansas
FOR or against amending section . articIs
. q the Constitution Of the State of Kansss
Gwen under my hand and seal this 5sb H.
q October A. D. 1867. -1
-, A. R. BANCROFT.
4l-44 Sheriff Of Lyon county. Ksn...