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The national Republican., 1867-07-17

The oil wells of Pennsylvania now Weld
less than six thousand barrels per day.
The national Republican., 1867-07-17
FOR COAL.
PROPOSALS FOR WOOD.

DEroT QrARrBkMAsrRR's g 0FFICR, !
wAsHIEoroS, D. O. July l8, 1867 (
Sealed Proposals are invited and will be received
at this ONCE until July 80 1867 at IL O'Clock noon
for the purchase OF about TO- 900 CORDS OF WOOD,
now lying at the Government woodyard, at AleIAn.
dTia, Va.
Bids for 900 cords. with the privilege Of the lot
are invited but for amount less than 900 cords
bids will not be entertained.
Proposals must be plainly marked proposals. for
Wood, - and be addressed to the uuderssne
Fifteen days will be allowed parties to remove
their purchases
Bidders will state their full name ard post onise
address, and will be notified BY letter Of the accept
Anoe Of their bid.
The underagnsd reserves the right to reject any OF
all bids that may be considered Objectionable
Payment In Government funds Is required upon
the acceptance Of the bid.
CHARLES H. ToMPKINs,
Breyet Brig. Gen., Depot ouartermastor.
iyl7-lN
The national Republican., 1867-07-17

~ Sexual Diseases, Debility, &c.-Pay
no more money to ouaeks, but buy TnALL 4 JAoK'
sons Pathology" and CURE YOURSELF. %.
Sold By American Nows Co., l2l Nassau street, New
York. Send for q circular. ap25-d&v3ms
The national Republican., 1867-07-17

81 Notice.-The DALI EArIoSAL REPUBLICAN,
viii, on and ssr April 1857, be furnished to sub
seribsr. 10y sarrisrs) In Washington, oeorgetovn,
and Alexandria at any cents per month, payable to
the agent
81 All communications, whether on business or
for publication, should be addressed to wN. J. MuR.
rAau, Proprietor NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,, ,wsshing ngton
DC.
81 No notice can be taken Of anonymous eommu-
nieations. Whatever Ia intended for insertion must
be authenticated BY the name and address OF the
wriisrnot necessarily for publioatop, but guar
anty for its good faith.
The national Republican., 1867-07-17

n A X D .
WE ARB SATISFIED THAT TIE PRICE
STATED IN oUR CIRCULAR
OPERATES UNJUsTLY,
AND WE AMEND 1T BY ALLOWING ALL Gus.
TONERS TAKING 4, OOJ LBS. or MORE
WEEKLY, TO HAVE 1T FOR rs CENTS
PER HUNDRED.
7. r. FOWLER,
jyl5-St Superintendent Of W. aud O. Ice Co.
tChrOn., Iatel., Express, Union.l
The national Republican., 1867-07-17

WOOD AND COAL.--M. B. BUT
w LER, corner Of Third and streets, Qs.and,) J
has inst OPsusd his Wood end Coal Yard, and Is
CASH. jyI0.lm
The national Republican., 1867-07-17

NOTICE.-HAvING DETERMINED
IN to give up the business Of Pawnbroksr;
hereby give notice 10 all whom II may eoneern that
all articles deposited with mus. bs redeemed
within sixty days from this date.
NIX. WALSH,
No: tso Tenth street, south Of Pa. avenue.
NAT q, 1857. my7-td
The national Republican., 1867-08-26
DALTIMORE AND OHIO RAIL.
ID ROAD.


WAsHIIsroS, Jan. Q, ls67--uoon-
| Trains betwssa wAsHIHGToH and BALTIMORE
| aud WASHINGTON AND THE WEST. are now run
as follows, via;
! FOR BALTIMORE
cave daily, except sunday, at 100. 74o. and II 10
md 400, 50, and s+6 pm.
r"' FOR ALL WAY STATIONS.
except Sunday, at T. 90 a, m. and 4 90
a y SOUTH OF ANNAPOLIS
Leave u g. 10 and .. m,
u daily, except Sunday.
FOR AsHAPoLIa .,,.,, ,o =,
Leave at 100 and Aad l. 30 p. N. ,.
from Annapolis on Sunday.
Oh SUNDAY.
FOR BALTIMORE
Lssys al 7. 46 Am. and 40 and 8. Bpm
FOR WAY STATIONS.
Isavs al TAb = m. and 4. 80 and Q. 40 p. m
FOR ALL PARTS OF THE wKsr.
Lssy. daily, except Sunday, i7bs m. and Aso
On sunday, at 4sO and 8. I6 p. m only, sonnsstins
At Relay station with trains from Baltimore Wheel
Through Tickets to the West can be had at the
washinsto Station Ticket ofee at all hours in the
FOR Now York, Philadslphia, and Boston, see ad.
vsrtissmsnt Of Through Line.
Master Of transportation.
L. N. COLI,
General Ticket Agent
GEO. 9. KooNrz,
General Agent, Washington.
K J. WILKINS,
iA7.u Passenger Agent
The national Republican., 1867-08-26
PROPOSALS. FOR NEW JAIL.
DEPARrsEsr OF THE INTERIOR,


WAsHNGroS, d. O., July 81, 1867.
Sealed Proposals will be received at this Depart
ment until IL o'clock IN. on TUESDAY, the l7th Of
September, 1867 for the erection Of the jail, In aud
for the District Of Columbia authorised and provided
for by the act OF Congress, approved July 70. 1855,
and the Joint resolution approved March Q, 1857
The designs, detail, drawings, and specifications
can be at the architects once In the eastern
grounds Of the Capitol, Washington City, every day
except Sundays, between the hours Of q. m. and
p. m.
separate bids will be received for the masonry
work, brick work. iron work, and carpentry work
The contractor whose bid may be accepted will be
required to enter into suhicisnt bond, to be APP
proved BY the Secretary Of the Interior for the faith
ful completion Of his contract Payments will be
made the work progresses, or estimates certified
to by the architect, but twenty per centum OF the
estimates will be retained until the contract Is com
pletsd.
Tho contract will be awarded TO the lowest re-
sponHible bidder, but the Department reserves the
right to reject any all Of the bids should 1t be
deemed for the interests Of the Government to do
so.
The bids will bs opened at noon on the 18th day
Of September in presence Of such Of the bidders as
may choose 10 attend.
Proposals should bs endorsed on the envelope
" Proposals for New Jail, ;" and be directed to the
Secretary Of the Interior, Washington, D. O.
o. II. BROWNING,
au8-la Secretary Of the Interior.
The national Republican., 1867-08-26
n R P Il A Ns' OoU URT
YOR'S OFFICE,

M wAsHEaroE, D. G., August 8, 1867.
Proposals viii be received at this oince until IL
o,slSsa rn on hosptf IT, the isss Instant for
south side Of W street according to the following
Az ACT to grade First ,trest west from street south
to the south side Of W street south.
Be Il enacted bu he Hoard Of Aldermen and Board
q Common COunefl q q. Gay Of Washtngto.. That
the sum Of I've thousand dollars or so much thereof
propr.t.d out Of Il: hnds Of ths ssvsnth ward for
the purpose Of First street west from street
20 ~ % the south :S o. tss :STsh sSS w9
the Seventh ward, aud to Assistant Commissionsrs
to be sppOlntsd by M Mayor.
Flrsi street west shall be graded fellows to vii
At street At about the present grsAsi at street II
shall be filed slx (s) Inches; at street It shall be
sl:s s:s .ss ss,. G ss. street ..s:. 'sSs. sS...
street. four ll fssti 4 street, Ave % festi At v
street four ( foet Al W street. six ( feet; and the
Sec s. xsd ). q Japtssr saastsd, That tho material
70 form said First strsst west shall be taken from
street south and street south, sommensing at First
Z Is. sf . aSh faS o ia 'a Sw e:
| may direct.
terial before named shall not be suflcient to COM
plete the grading Of said First street. then the
tractor or contractors shall take from such other
streets as the OommssionsI q the seventh ward o.
| may direct
Sect. And BE- q further enacted, that in NO case
| shall the Mayor make q contract that will cause
greater expenditure Of money than Is hereby pro-
vided for the work 70 be Advertised In such nsws
papers as the Mayor may direct for ten days, and tC
be given to the lowest bidder or bidders and In
case shall the money be paid until the work Is com
plstsd and approved by majority o. the Commis
| sioners. WIN. W. MOORE,
| President Of the Board Of Common Council.
TH0s r. LLOYD,
President Of the Board Of Aldermen.
Approved, Nay Is 1857.
| The whole 10 be considered as one job. and only
| the grading Of said First street. 10 be paid for.
Bidders viii ftats the price per enbic yard 70
grading.
The right is reserved to the Mayor to reject an!
and all bids. JAMES II. BIRCH.
| aulO Commissioner Seventh Ward.
The national Republican., 1867-08-26
1907 GREAT 1907
lOO PENNSYLVANIA ROUTE lOOl
Ia - E&&

3 s
SPRING SCHEDULE.
On and AFTER MAY 2ith. 1857, trains will run as
follows:
Washing ngtou....7 IS a. m. Bsitmere.....la 10 p m.
.....+ 80 p. m. .... 100
.....646 p. m. ..... To- 80
THE GREAT DoUBtE-TRACK ROUTE,
with ELRGAHT SCENERY, Palace state room, day
and night Cars, with modern improvements, and
saving from four 10 twelve hours In time over any
other route. Two hundred miles saved to Western
and Central New York.
THREE DAILY TRAINS TO THE WEST.
TWO DAILY TRAINS TO THE NORTH.
Through from Baltimore to ROCHESTER, and
PITTSBURGH without change
Passenger by this route from Baltimore have the
advantages Of making all changes in UNION De.
POTS, and no FERRIES.
Tickets by this route be procured at the once,
corner Of Sixth street and PennsylvaniA avenue,
undsrNatonal Hotel, where reliable Information win
be given at all times
Passengers procuring tickets at this once can SO.
accommodations In Sleeping Cars for Eluira OF
Pittsburgh. W. J. ARNOLD, Ticket Agent,
Corner Sixth st. and Penn. avenue,
Washington, D. @.
I'D. 8. YOUNG, General Passenger Agent,
do3-ly Baltimore, Nd.
The national Republican., 1867-08-26

THE year 1850 is set as the period when
one will be able to ride in "silyerpalace'
from New York TO San Francisco without
changing cars. 1t is more probable that by
time one will fly there on through
canvas-baCk duck Of mammoth proper.
tions, or go through in purby pneumatic
dispatch,
The national Republican., 1867-08-26
slatiuual gspnhlieau,
OVER THE RIVER,

Tho following lines, full Of beauty, tenderness,
and poetical imagery, were written BY Miss
NANCY PRIrsr, q "Faetory girl, In Massaohu-
setts. They were originally published In the
Springfield RpH1hcan, few years since;
I.
Over ne rlysr they s.ssS. to \. n. ,,,,,,r IA.
The CLEAN Of their snowy robes see,
But their voices are drown "a In the rushing tide.
X. ss sss. .f e ssSas sSs own bias.
And the pals mist hid him from mortal view.
We saw not the angels who mot him there;
The gate Of the city We ould not see;
Over the river-over the river,
Ny brother stands wait ing TO welcome ne.
II.
over the river the boatmsn pale
Carried another--ths household pet
Her brown eurls waved in the gentle gie-
Darling Minnie zee her YET
She crossed on her bosom her dimpl'd hands,
We watched II glide from the river sands,
-, And all our sunshine grew strangely dark.
We know she is safe on the farther ,ids,
Over the river, the mystic river,
Ny ehildhoOd's idol is waiting for me.
For none return from those quiet shores,
Who cross with the boatmsn cold and pale;
Ana eaten P sissn ga i Of sSua sSs .aoSy wy :,il-
And 10 ofthey have passed from our yesrning hearts
They cross the stream, and are gone for aye;
We may not sunder the veil apart,
That hides from our vision the gAtss Of day.
We only know that their barks no more
May sail with Us Ter LIES stormy Sea;
Yet, somewhere, know, on the unseen shore,
They watch, and beekon, and walt for me
".
And sit and think, when the sunsets GOLD
Is hsehlng river and hill and shore,
shall one day stand BY the water cold.
And list for the sound Of the boatman's oar;
| shall watch for CLEAN Of the tapping sail
! shall hear the boat as II gains the strand;
shall pass from sight with the boatmsn pale
To the better shore Of the Spirit Land;
shall know the loved ones gone before,
And Joyfully sweet will the meeting be,
When over the river, the peaceful river,
The angel Of death shall carry met
The national Republican., 1867-08-26

IT Is calculated that there is 100000
paid out on the 18th of every month to
The workmen in Meriden. The Meriden
Britannia Company's roll amounts to about
100000; Meriden Cutlery Company's, $l4,,
900; and Charles Parker's Works, $4,000
q month. There is more or less reveling
every fifteenth, when the men are paid
off
The national Republican., 1867-08-26
.HOTOGRAPHS
FOR THE MILLION

will send, post paid, 90 Photographs OF the most
celebrated Actors for 90 cents 90 Actresses for 90
cents 90 Union Generals for 90 cents 90 Rebel Gen
eralsfo 80 eents 90 Statesmen for 90 cents 90 bean
tiful young Ladies' for 90 cents; 80 lne-looking
young Gentlemen for 80 cents; 9 large Photographs
eolored, exactly as they appear for 90 cents or for
90 cents Of the most beautiful Ladies' Of the Paris
ian Ballet Troupe as they appear in ths play Of the
Send all orders to P. o. Box, lit, Troy, NY.
myl0.d&wly
The national Republican., 1867-08-26

In THE National Labor Congress a
Chicago, recently, the Committee or
Labor Organization made report favor
ing the organization of q national labor
party for the securing Of needed reforms
by proper legislation. The subject was
made special order for next day A re,
port favoring the establishment Of na
tional organ was adopted, and also mo.
tion to send delegate to Europe to study
the cooperative system and to prevent by
treaty certain importions detrimental tc
working men alike in Europe and Amer
lea.
The national Republican., 1867-08-26
GARDNER'S PHOTOGRAPHIC
" ART GALLERY.
IETKLLIGHBOAR BUILDIBG,
oil Seventh street,
osoE hoRH III RUNNING oRDER.

The damage caused BY the late Aro has been 50 far
repaired thai business will be resumed
THIS MORNING, "WEDNESDAY October 4th.)
WHOM, a. formerly the rule viii be strictly enforced
thrOug ghOut the sstabiishm mont,
PRODUCE THE BEST, NO MATTER WHAT THR
COST IN TINE AND MATERIAL"
Mr.. q. takes this opportunity 10 thaek his uRmsT.
oas friends and customers for past kindness, and
70 say u shall be his sonstant aim " continue 10
mshi the very liberal sasourassnsat heretofore sx.
ended 10 hin. osi.du
The national Republican., 1867-08-26

SCIENTIFIC AssocIATIoN.-Thes sixteenth
meeting Of the Association for the Ad
vanCement Of Science is now being held
in Burlington, VT. The morning session
was occupied by the reception OF As pa
pers, which, having been presented for
discussion, were read by the Secretary
In the afternoon, papers on the optical
method of studying sound, the new deter
mination of the distance of the sun, the
distribution of precious metals in the
United States, the protection of the min,
ng interest of the country, and docu
ment relating to theories between stale
and freshened bread, were read. The
meetings will continue several days.
The national Republican., 1867-08-26

Of Paris and London, with the most gratifying re-
suits. Does no injury TO the hsir Prics by mail,
sealed and postpaid e Descriptive Circulars mailed
free. Address BERGER, SHUTS & Co., Chemists,
No 2s6 River street. Troy MY. Sole agents for the
United States. mhle-d&wly
The national Republican., 1867-08-26
nooRs, SASH AND BLINDS.

The undersisned would most respectfully invite
goods, consisting Of DOORS, SASH, BLINDS, WIN.
DOW AND DOOR FRAMES, MouLDlH0s, BRACK.
RTs HRwEL POSTS, &e., At his store No. 424 Massa-
site Northern Liberties Market where he intends TO
keep constantly ON hand all the various Ailes and
qualities at the lowest cash prices. Also, odd sized
work made 10 order.
je22.u 0E0RQR N. BARKRR.
The national Republican., 1867-08-26
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,

~ UNITED srATRs PATBSr OPFIGR,
WAsHIEdTOs, July %, 1867.
On the petition Of Samuel Pratt, Of llamnonton,
New Jersey, praying for the extension OF a patent
granted to him the 18th day OF October 1885, or an
Improvement In Screw Nails, for seven ye rs from
the expiration Of said patent, which takes place
the 26th day OF October, 1897
Is ordered that the said petition be heard at the
Patent omeo on MONDAY, the 7th day Of October
next, at Il o'clock, IN. and ali persons are nofod
to appear and chow cause, II any they have, why
said petition ought not to be granted.
Persons opposing the extension are required 10 file
In the Patent Once their objections specially set
forth In writing at least ttetRty days before the day
Of hearing all testimony eled by either party, ts bO
used AZ the said hearing, must be taken and trans
mittad In accordance with the rules OF the office,
which will be furnished on application.
Doposihons and other papers, rallied upon as testl'
mOny, must be filed In the Ohe0 tL0enty days before
the day Of hearing; tho arguments, II any, within
ten days after hling the testimony.
Ordered, also that this notice be published In po
REPUBLOAH aud tho IHtsiii0encsrr Washington D.
G., and in the Inquirer, Philadelphia, Penusylyania
once week for three successive weeks tho hrst Of
said publications to be at least sixty days previous
10 tho day Of hearing. T. @. THRAKRR,
jy27.wsw Commissioner Of Patents.
The national Republican., 1867-08-26

THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE THAT
l. the subscriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court Of Washington county, in the District Of Co.
umbia letters testamentary the personal estate Of
Philip wstIo, iats OF Washington, District VI Colum-
bia deceased Al persons ha,isg claims against the
with the vouchers thereof TO the subscriber on or
before the = day Of August nsxti they may other
wise by Law bS excluded from all dement's Of the said
estate.
Given under my hand this Sd day Of Augslt, 1867.
MARIA WBfGL,
Au 7.SWE RKeeutTix.
The national Republican., 1867-08-26
DAINTs FOR FARMERS AND

DAINTS FOR FARMERS AND
oTHBRs. Tho Grafton Mineral Paint Com
pany are now manufacturing the best, cheapest and
most durable Paint in use two coats, well put on,
mixed with purs nseed OIL viii last ten or hfteen
color, and can be changed to green, lead, stone.
olive, drab or cream, TO suit the taste Of the con
Agricultural Implements Carriage and Car: makers,
Pals and Wooden -ware Canyas, Metal and bhingle
Roofs Ut being hTe and waters proof Bridges, Burial
Cases, Canal Boats, Ships and bhips bottoms Floor
OIL Cloths Tone manufacturer having used 900 bbls
the past year and AS paint for any purpose Is un.
surpassed for body, durability, elasticity and adhe.
siVeness Price % per Dbl, " 800 lbs, which Will
4 supply farmer for years to come. Warranted In
All cases as above Send for circular, which gives
full particulars. None genuine ualess branded In q
trade mark, Grafton Mineral Paint Address
| DANIEL BIDWRLL, PTopristOT,
| lell -tussI 25I Pearl stTsst New York,
The national Republican., 1867-08-26
M D C C L X.
l76O. 1867.
~CENTURY.0
500 A DAY.

500 A ID AY.
We have adopted the plan Of putting money In
Century Tobacco 10 induce consumers 70 use H. know
Ing that II s only necessary for them TO give II .
trial to become fully satisfied Of Its merits and to
pronounceit
THE BEST FINE CUT MADE.
We will continue to offer those inducements until
this fact is fully recognised.
We are making the Century from selections Of the
very choicest old leaf and have devoted every to
Its manufacture 1t is free from drugs, and In every
respects
PURE ARTICLE OF CHEWING TOBACCO.
On Mondays We will place in one paper 800 o.
s. Note. on.Tuesdays, in two papers, $50 each. On
Wednesdays, in Ave papers, go in each. On Thurs
days. in ten papers, 80 each. On Fridays, In twenty
papers, 85 in each and Saturdays in hfty papers,
q each in all cases issuing Genuine United States
| Greenbseks to the amount Of 800 day.
The finders Of these Greenbacks-by sending us
their names address, and numbers Of the bills-wll
be presented with pAskages Of our Tobacco, In pro-
portion 10 the amount Of money found.
This house has been established for over Hundred
honesty and fair dealing, which puts to night all
doubts any should exist, as to the genuinensss Of
this enterprise.
THE CENTURY TOBACCO
can be had In large at prisss
Of A. r. MITCHELL 35 Central street, Boston 3. 4. Van
sehAick, l6 South Front street, Philadelphia; Poy
Earle, eo South Water street, Chicago; Schultz 4
Bagley, % West Second street, Cincinnati.
Price Lat sent oa application to
Established in 1901 10 Chambers ST., NY.
The national Republican., 1867-08-26
HAILRoAD DIS.
PHILADELPHIA, WILMINGTON
Ia. AND pALrIMoRI RAILRoAB.
TIM fABLl. Is ri

~ AND uALIlmVhH hAlLhOAE.
.H...r.. TIM fABLB. ..
uenmsnsiss MONDAY, April 10th, 1850.
Trains for Baltimore and w hinston leave Phils.
tis |. m, Gspr.,. tsesd,y, s.s.p..a Ii.as
n. k.prsssi 500 ., m, nT'es'; and Hoo p. m,
Way H.il Train for Bsipl NOR. a. s,lba m.
TRAINS PROM BALrIMoRE TO PHILADELPHIA
Express Lio p. m. Rrprs's; $50 p. m, rrprs'si
b.,. rh.a,Ss. sSsDhI =, s.Hs,, gs1ls an.
Leave Bsiimor. na for or %FShad.iph,. a. sSpm.
nnu Leave Baltimore for Ne. regt a. sas ?. m
T'H ROUGH LINE BETWEEN
Il wAsHTNaToN, PHILADELPHIA, AND sEw
wAszusros. Jan. q, lss1-sooa.
Trai.s between Warrington and New York srsnov
TcR INV YoRk, vi.hou. chang. ofs.r,,
Lesys daily tsIsspt sunday) Al T.4S a. m.,ials
FOR PHILADELPHIA, -.
Leave daily teIespt Sunday at 7Isa a. m. and iali
AND $50 and p e, OK SUNDAY.
Lss,s for New York and Phiiadsiphia .. 100 p.
Msspias cara fer New York on 100 p. m. train
Through uekets 10 Philadslphia, New York or Bos
ton, be had at the Station ones at all hours in
See Baltimore and Ohio railroad advsrtissmsnl
for schedule between Washington, Baltimore, An.
napolis, and the West. il. WILSON,
Master Of Transportation
L. NJ O0LR,
General Ticket Agent
GEO. 9. K00HTz,
Agent. washing gton.
T. J. WILKINS,
Passenger Agent.
The national Republican., 1867-08-26

FRISRR LIZ CHKVEUX.
One application war
ranted 10 curl the most
straight and stubborn
hair Of either sex into
wavy ringlsts or heavy
massive ourls. Has been
uhed by the fashionAbloa
The national Republican., 1867-08-26

ID E A u II VI
ID AUBURN. GOLDEN, FLAxEN, AND sILKEN
CURLs, produced by the use Of Prof. DE- BREUX'
The national Republican., 1867-08-26
jsl8.ly

Pronounced BY leading musicians such as G. An.
schultz, Theo Thomas, Carl Bergman, G. 8. Graulls,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1867-01-03
DEATHS

On the 18th inst, Mrs. Many cArn,mxv
sreN, consoIt Of Joseph Stem, aged - years
and . months.
About ten months have elapsed since she
stood before the Hymenial Altar in MI the
loycliness OF womanhooi. with bright anti.
cipations Of thcfutrrc, little dreaming Of the
sad and pitialle death she was destined %
meet in this short space Of time. Without
. nigneuts waHing whilst alone, she faint,
cd, fell upon stow, aud bci',rc recovery.
was burned SO badly that death seemed Ia
be the only relief.
Being kind aud unassuming in her man
ners, she had won the respect of oil who
knew her, aud the distressing sni sudden
change from mortality TO immortality, ha,
cast aheavy gloom over the community.
She has lcii this world VI sorrow, ~
Now sonring IN heavenly hliss.
Who wouhl change that celestial GLORY,
For a painful world Ike this. 3.
So let the leaves sing a rc1rirm
Over her cold aud silen, grave.
For The Immortal spirit that : leii her
4 Bears the victory. God ,an save.
SAWS Crs,k December 3iih.
Ia wesiinInstcr. ON the s3ih Dcccnnb,r las,
Mis- csrn,Eiss iNdtiSa, aged rs ycsrs,
inun,hs and o DAYS.
Near westminsi-t, on the gsth ni,.. Mr.. Jon,
Lfrrht, sgcd 81 years, months and II days.
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iHI DEMOCRATIC ADVOCATE.
NJ 49, NJ
THuRsIlAy, yANUARYs, IssH.


The year lssd has has gone Ike Al
its many predecessors, sersr more e
resrrr. The new year 81 1867 now
claims our attention, soon TO run It's
course and make way 10 turn for anoth-
er. The advent Of New Year is gen
orally matter Of rejoicing among the
young and the prosperous but to the
aged aud the afflicted il comes with
nroarnml significance. They are re-
minded that time rolls away on rapid
wheels, and soon must bear them 10
that bourne, whence there is no return.
But why should il .e gloomy even TO
saeh2 Iftheyhaye needed the lessons
ofreligion and virtue, decliaieg years or
failing health should excite no unpleas.
ant apprehensions, They should rather
be cheered BY sheprospcctof soon re ch-
ing laud whore they viii again fols
ish in immortal youth We wish isll
our readers happy New Year, and
many return Of the same ;.and When
at last they faii on earth, may they bayc
happy entrance 10 better life whiel,
is not measured by the Eight Of years,
or intervals Of pain. w