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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1867-06-07
A Ship of Death Floats into Port of the
Shetland Islands.

Since the time when the Ancient Mar
liner told the tale of the curse.laden ship
with her crew of CHASTITY corpses, no more
thrilling story of the sea has been related
than that of the whale ship Diana, that
recently drifted into one of the Shetland
Islands.
A year ago she left the Shstlands on a
whaling voyage to the Arctic regions,
having on board fifty men. From that
time nothing more was heard OF her,
The friends of those on board became
alarmed. Money was raised and premi-
ums offered to the first vessel that would
bring tidings Of the missing ship, but all
to no avail. Hope was almost abandon
ed.
On the I'd Of April the people near
Roma's Voc, in one Of the Shetland Isles,
were startled at seeing CHASTITY wreck
of ship sailing into the harbor. Batter
ed and ice crushed, sails and cordage cut
away, boats and spars cut up for fuel in
the terrible Arctic winter, her deck COW
cred with dead and dying, the long lost
Diana sailed in like ship from Dead
mans Lard. Fifty men sailed out OF
berwick in her on bright May morning
last year. All of the fifty came back on
her on the % Of April, this year the
same, yet how different! .
Ten men, of whom the captain was
one, lay stiffened corpses on the deck
thirty'hve lay helplessIy sick and some
dying two retained sufficient strength to
creep aloft and the other three crawled
feebly about the deck. The ship was
boarded by the islanders, and as they
climbed over the bulwarks, the man at
the wheel tainted from excitement; one OF
the sick died as he lay, his death being
announced by the fellow occupant of bis
berth feebly moaning, "Take away this
dead man." On the bridge of the vessel
lay the body of the captain, as it had lain
for four months, with nine of his dead
shipmates by his side, all decently laid
out by those who soon expected to share
their fate.
The survivors could not bear to sink
the bodies of their comrades into the sea,
but kept them so thatwhen the last man
died that fated ship that had been their
common home, should be their common
tomb. The surgeon of the ship worked
faithfully to the last, but cold, hunger,
sourvy, dysentery we're too much for him.
The brave old captain was the first vic
tim, and died blessing his men. Then
the others fell, one by one, until the ship
was tenanted only by the dead and dying.
One night more at sea would have left the
Diana floating coffin. Not one of the,
fifty would have lived to tell the CHASTITY
tale.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1867-06-07
Gutta Percha Bank Notes.

Mr.. J.. M. Crane, who has paper mill
near Balston Spa, N. Y, has recently
perfected an invention that will interpose
q greater bar to couuterfeiting than any
made. He has invented machinery by
which minute threads Of gutta percha are
are run into sheets of bank-note paper,
in the course of its manufacture, where
by the printing becomes indelible, and
cannot be couulerfeited. He proposes y
offer his invention to the United States
Government, SO that it can manufacture
the paper for all national bank-notes, the
the same as it does their engraving and
printing. His plan coutemplates making
each denomination differently, as is per-
fectly practical with his machinery
Thus one dollar bills will have one thread
each, two dollar bills two threads, five
dollar bills three threads; then four
threads for tens; five for twenties, Six
for ffties, seven for one hundreds, eight
for FIVE hundreds, and nine for thousands.
If the United States Government secures
this invention, it can be used for bonds
and coupons also. Mr.. Crane has in OPP
Grafton in bis mill (wbere he is now max
ing paper collars) machine by which q
thin layer of gutta percha is incorporated
within each sheet of paper. A company
has been formed with capital Of one
hundred thousand dollars to work this
invention. Troy Times.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1867-06-07
VOL. XI.---NO. %.
An Ancient Millionaire.

On the 18th May, 1888, George Heri-
OF was made member of the Gold.
smiths Company of Edinburgh. By
about that time his business had so in
creased that he found it necessary to take q
larger booth. This shop and workshop
existed till 1909, when the extension Of
the Advocates Library oocasioned the
destruction of some interesting old closes
to the west of st. Giles Kirk, and alter
ed all the features Of this part Of the
town. There was line of three small
shops, with wooden superstructures above
them, extending between the door of the
old Tolbooth and that of the Laigh Coun-
Gil House, which occupied the site of the
present lobby of the Signet Library. A
narrow passage led between these shops
and the west end of St. Giles and
George Hsriot's shop, being in the cen.
ire of the three, was situated exactly OPP
posite to the south window Of the Little
Kirk. The back windows looked into an
alley behind, called Beith's or Bess,
Wynd. His name was discovered upon
the architfavs Of the door, being carved
in the stone, and apparently having served
as a sign. The booth was also found to
contain his forge and bellows, with u
hollow stone fitted up with stone cover
or lid, which had been used as recepta-
Gle for and means of extinguishing the
living embers of the furnace upon closing
the shop at night.
The larger shop was only about seven
feet square. It was large enough, how
ever, to hold the upgainly figure Of james
vi besides the other famous customers
who had dealings with Heriot. Often, 40.
cording to tradition, the monarch came to
look over the goldsmith's stores, to give
him some commission, and to taste the
new wine which he was shrewd enough to
buy whenever grood opportunity occur
red. One day, it is said, Heriot visited
the King at Holyrood House, and finding
him sprawling before fire of perfumed
wood, praised it for its sweetness. say
answered the King, "and it is costly
Heriot replied that if his Majesty would
come to his shop be would show him a
yet .costlier one. Indeed, and I will
exclaimed the monarch. Whereupon they
proceeded to the booth against st. Giles
Kirk, and much to James disgust, found
nothing but few poor flames burning in
the goldsmith's forge. is this, then,
your fine ire?" he asked. 'Wair lit
tle,' answered the merchant, still get the
fuel ) and then, opening his chest, no
took thence bond for $4,000, which he
had lent to the King, and threw it among
the embers. Now he asked, whether
is your Majesty's fire Or mine more ex-
pensive2 Yours, most certainly, Mas
ter Herios,' was the answer. Let all who
like believe the tale. 1t is, however,
clear that HeriOt was rich enough to pay
bis. sovereign compliment of this kind
over and over again without seriously feel
ing the loss to his exchequer. se@ #-,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1867-06-07
4attital,


THE MAIDEN AND THE KING.
GAS far as sweep the seas below,
My sails are on the deep;
AS far as yonder eagles 60,
My flag on every keep.
"Why DER the rebel World within
Extendeth not chart?
No sail can reach-no arms can win
The kingdom of a heart ~
So sigh'd the king-the linden near
A listner heard the Sigh,
And thus the heart be did not hear,
Breathed back a soft reply.
GAS far MS sweep the seas below,
Her sails are on the deep,
AS far as yonder eagles go,
His flag or every keep.
Glove, thou art not king alone,
Both slave and king thou art
Who seeks 10 sway must stoop to win,
The kingdom of heart ~
So sighd the maiden-the linden near,
Beneath the lonely sky;
Oh, lonely not-for angels hear
The humblest human sigh.
His ships are vanished from the main,
His banners from the keep;
The carnage triumphs on the plain;
The tempest on the deep.
"The purple and the crown are mine"
An outlaw sigh dino more; !"
But still as greenly grows the vine
Around the cottage door.
IA shelter from the hunter, maid,
And water from the spring !"
Before the humble cottage prayed
The man that was a king.
Oh, was the Threshold that he crossed
The gate to fairy ground
He would not for the kingdom lost
Have changed the kingdom found.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1867-06-07
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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1867-06-07
B. F. MINNICK,

Hickory P. o., Hartford Co, Md.
nFTERS for sale Farms, Building Lots Coun-
" try Seats, Shops, &c.
Farmers and others desiring to buy or sell
Raj Estate of any description, would do well to
call on or address the undersigned. No charge
made unless sale is effected.
Persons wishing to view any of the Properties
offered for sale by the subscriber will be convey.
ID to them free Of charge.
Circulars are uow ready and may be had upon
application.
B. F. MINNICK, Real Estate Agent,
tebl5 Hickory P. o., Hartford Co., Md
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1867-06-07
aSy- A Texas paper tells of young

aG- A Texas paper tells of young
couple who eloped on horseback, accom-
panied by clergyman who was to marry
them. The lady's father gave chase, and
was overtaking the party when the maid
en- called out to her clerical friend -
Cant you marry us as we run - The
idea took, and he commenced the ritual
and just as the BRIDES father clutched the
bride rein the clergyman pronounced the
lovers man and wife. The father was SC
pleased with the dashing action that, a,
the story goes, he gave them his blessing
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1867-06-07
ERRORS OF YOUTH.

A Gentleman who has suffered for years from
fervous Debility, Premature Decay, and all the
Elects of youthful indscretion, will, for the sake
fsuffering humanity, send free to all who need
b the recipe and directions for making the sim
ie remedy by which he was cured. Sufferers
Wishing to profit by the advertisers experience,
an do so by addressing, in perfect confidence,
JOHN B. OGDEN, =
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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1867-06-07

Bag bridget" said mistress to her
Irish servant, "where's the gridiron Pr
Dan sure, ma'am, Use jist after giving it
to my sisters own cousin, Bridget o.
Flaherty the things so full of holes it
is no good ut ALL" ......
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1867-06-07

q Jones thinks that instead of giving
credit to whom credit is due, the cash had
better be paid. There is as much truth
in this as wit.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1867-06-07

Bag" An Irishman on board vessel
when she was on the point of laundering,
being desired to come on deck as she
was going down, replied that he had no
wish to 60 on deck to "see himself
drowned"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1867-06-07

sa| P. T. Barnum, in retaliation for
the attacks of the New York Herald upon
him during the last canvass in Connect
cut, has ordered number Of wax-fgures,
representing various scenes in the life Of
james Gordon Bennett, which he intends
for exhibition.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1867-06-07

G%"You want nothing, do you 7" said
Pat. "Bedad, an if it's nothing you
want, "you'll find it in the jug where the
whiskey was" ,Is..
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1867-06-07

DE care those bells ringing for fire :"
inquired Simon of Tiberias. "No, in
deed" answered Tibe, "they have plenty
of fire the bells ara ringing for water"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1867-06-07

G. "What o'clock is it 7" ~ don't
know, but tits only q question Of time"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1867-06-07
Medical Card.

nRW. b. EVERETT, having purchased Mr.. Henry
~ Richardson's property, nrar Sandy Hook, respect
fully offers his professional services to the citizens Of that
portion of the county. my2i-St*
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1867-06-07
Shaving, Hair Dressing, &c.

TNHE undersigned begs leave to inform the
J. citizens of Bel Air and vicinity, that he has
fitted up room, in Mr.. John s. Dallams Ho-
tel, for the purpose OF Shaving, Hair Cutting
and Curling, etc.
GS- Ladies' hair thinned, curled or sham
pooed, and Children's Hair Dressed, either at
the Saloon or private residence.
e. H. DUFFIE, Barber,
myl7 Dallam's Hotel, Bel Air.
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tor. BENZ. M1SHLER.
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Main street and Port Deposit avenue, Bel Air, Nd.
my2l3m
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1867-06-07
JOHN S. DALLAM,
REAL ESTATE AGENT,

Bel Air, Hartford Co., Md.
1sr Persons desiring to purchase or sell Real
Estate, may gain useful information by giving
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Those desiring Circulars and applying to Mr.
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No subscription taken tor less than year.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1867-09-25

Twp pgpFlcMANcEs- . & O'Clock . 1.
r-9- The Procession will enter the town ss ,sn
o'clock Admission rs Cents,
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-05-25
Died.

In Washington City, District of Co., lumbia, on.Monday, May 13, 1867, of paralysis, Columbia Liberty, after a severe and protracted illness of seven tedious years. .... 6.#s a, s..,s,st,-- ;
 The deceased was born in 1776 of a poor but respectable couple--Honesty and Patriotism. The first seven years of her life were struggle with myste- ry, even as were the closing seven. But she grew up a beautiful lass, and made her ENTIRE into society in 1TS7, winning the admiration of friends and the jealousy of rivals. Atan early age she formed a tender attachment for Principle. A happy union followed, and in the course ofcyents numerous offspring rose up to bless her The duties of maternity, however, did not detract from her beauty, and as she ad- vanced in years she seemed to increase in lovcliuess. Devoting herself exclu- sivcly to the care of her numerous family, and sure of the ever enduring love of her only spouse, the future lay before her bright as tho vision.o of beau titudc.
 But alas for human frailty! In an evil hour, elderly matron though she was, she listened to the honeycd words of an unprinciplcd young fellow named Radicaiism, not yet out of his teens. She resisted his advances for a while, but in November 1860, lost to all sense of womanly dignity, she abandoned the partner of her youth and took up with this young scapegracc. This FAUX PAS created lamentablc disturbance in her previously happy family. Eley- en of her most loving children refused 10 live with this young step-father, and sought for themselves other homes. For this piece of contumacy tho wicked i step father disinherited ten of them, and dragging the eleventh back to the old homestead, he inflicted on her un- told barbaiities and outrages. The poor old mother, heart- by the disgrace of her. household, was struck with paralysis, and has been bedridden for several years. The physicians who attended, were chosen by her unprin- cipled husband, and the public opinion is that they were employed to kill in stead of cure, as the old lady was an obstacle to his ambitious designs on her property and thas of her children. Last Monday, after unhcard of suffer- 1 ing and anguish, she brcatheG her last. Can this be death' there's bloom upon her cheek.
 i But now sec Il is no living hue,
 i But q strange hectic--iike tn unnatural red Which Autumn plants upon the perished leaf ! Itisthe same. 0God that should live To look upon the samel
 1 Southern papers please eopy.-Nash- vile Gazette. M
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-05-25
Hold on, Boys.

Hold on to your tongue when you are just ready to swear, lie, or speak harshly, or use any kind of improper language.
 Hold on to your hand when you arc about to strike, steal, or do any i'm proper act, w
 Hold on to your foot when you arc on tic point of kicking running away from study, or pursuing the path of CT TOT crime or shame.
 Hold on to your temper when you are angry, excited, or imposed upon, or others are angry about you
 Hold on to your heart when,evil per sons seek your company, and invite you to join in their games, mirth or rcvelry. ;3,e
 Hold on to your name at all times, for it is more, valuable to you than gold. high places, or fashionable at tire. M
 Hold on to the truth, forit will serve well, and do you good throughout eternity. s'ie1i7s'esa Y
 Hold on to your virtue-it is above Eall price to you in all times and in all places. a ra
 Hold on to your good characrer, fol it is, and always will be, your best wealth. ,. .t.... .....s.s. .... ..;..ss
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-05-25
A Caution to Saalnstresses.


 A story,swMoh went the rounds of the papers a few years ago, says the London Lancet, .will be remembered by some of our readers for The mixed impressions of sensational interest and utter incredulity which it excited. It was briefly this:
 A man in the act of saluting young woman to whom he was much attached. clasped her in his arms; shortly after he became faint and died. 1t was was found that the young woman in dulged in the perilous habit of sticking needles in the front of her dress, and one of them had pierced the heart of her fond but unfortunate lover. A case which occurred the other day would lead one to think that the story pos scsscd some degree of probability. On February II, a woman of very intem- peratc habits died rapidly, with symp- toms of fainting. Aitcr death, the per icardium was found full ot blood, that had escaped from wounds in the aorta. The gentleman making the examina- ton pricked his finger with a common sewing needle, which was lying in the preferential cavity, and which was doubtless about the last thing he cx- pected to find in such situation.-- There is no story to show how it came thme,S The needle may have been swallowed, but as the woman was in the habit of using the front of her dress in the situation of her heart, as cush- ion for pins and needles, it is very like ly that while falling about she drove the little weapon through the wall oi her chest. ri
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-05-25


 IGg- The Japanese punish murder by decapitation; parricide and other such heinous crimes by crucifixion. Apris- oncr sentenced to death is taken to the place of execution, surrounded by the officers, and having hung around his neck placard, giving his name, rank, and age, with his crime and sentence. After his execution his head is left sus- pended in sight for three days, with the placard still hanging to it, Arson is punished by burning the criminal at the stake, yet as enforced, this penalty does not bring very painful death.-- The criminal is first kept on scanty allowance of food for some time; then, before being taken out for execution, he is foverfed on rich and highly spiced viands, till he becomes stupid and in- different. He is fastened to the stake. and wood and light materials hcaped around him. These arc lighted at the same moment in several different places, and the victim is smothered as quickly by the smoke as he could bo strangled by rope.