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The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1867-11-14
A WONDERFUL CLOCK.

We clip the following paragraph from
very interesting foreign correspondence
to the Boston Journal, headed "From
Germany to Italy;"
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1867-11-14

IF you want to buy goods on long credit
Il aud pay big prices. don't 90 70
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1867-11-14

Tue uafrowest part of the Atlantic Is
more than two miles deep In ether ptr,s |
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-06-27
THURSDAY
MARK TWAIN IN TROUBLE.

Mark Twain has his troubles in COM
mon with the rest Of humanity. His last
annoyance was caused by a railroad ped
der
And then, there were the peddlers on
the cars. I bought out the popcorn boy
to Get rid of him. because was trying to
compose a poem for young ladys album,
and did not want to be disturbed But he
came right back with stock Of peanuts. |
took a few and hurried him away, and he
returned with some ice-cream candy. /
don't like ice-cream candy and peanuts
together, but invested at once, because
an inspired rhyme had been born to me,
and [ wanted to set it down before it slip
ped by NE. Then the scoundrel came back
with tobacco and cigars, and afterward
with oranges, imitation ivory baby wills
ties, fig paste and apples and then he
went away and was gone some time, and I
was encouraged to hope the train had run
over HIM Such was not the case. He
was only keeping his most malignant out
rage for the last He was getting his lit
erature ready.
4AHO 1lOIu Glldt CluC lO+ WdlO eLtto uC'
graded youth did nothing but march from
one car to another, and afflict the passen-
gers with specimen copies Of the yilest
Observation-Disclosures ronaances on earth.
Lionel Warburton, or the Perjurer's Doom;
Godfrey de Langly, or the Desperado's
Revenge were some of his mlldest
works, and on their backs were pictures Of
stabbing ARRAYS and duels, and people
showing other people down precipices, and
wretched woodcuts Of women being rescu-
ed from terrific perils Of all possible kinds
and they were always women who were
so criminally homely that any right-mind-
ed man would take placid satisfaction in
seeing them suffer a sudden and violent
death. But that peddler boy peddled these
atrocious books right along for hours to-
gether, and gave up my poem at last, and
devoted all my energies to driving him a
way, and trying to say things that would
make him unhappy"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-06-27


"A REVOLUTION IN THE IRON BUSINESS =
The native genus of the Valley again adds
its tribute to the material interests of the
world Lorenzo Sibert, of Mt. Solen, after
25 years Of study has discovered the Sc
cret Of making cast Steel out of common
Iron He has improved on Messinmer's
process, and can turn out pure cast steel,
from common ''blast furnace. as rapidly
as pig metal can be made. BY his process
he can put a steel rail, with a tempered
face, on any railroad, as cheap as the COM
mon iron rail This process has been pat
ented, and the most scientific men North
say it is certain to revolutionize the Iron
business of the world. All hail Mr.. ST.
bert, your name will go down to posterity
as one Of the benetactors of your race
and you add another triumph to the inven-
tive genius Of your native Valley,-.Taz-
ley Tiryinian.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-06-27
MARRIAGE.

The editors of the New York Evening
Gazette haye been asked by some of their
young lady readers if they believe with the
Apostle Paul that it is best not to marry.
10 this query they reply as follows. The
fact that the givers Of this advice are bach
elors does not, wesuppose, initiate against
its soundness
eyes, and no, dear girls That de-
ponds upon circumstances. A husband is
like blacksmith 5 largest hammer, in be-
ing very handy and useful article to have
about, if you need it and can manage it,
and very useless and malapropos if you
don't and can't. Speaking chemically,
marriage is mixing the oil and water of
T opposing tastes, unless the alkali of genu-
inc love be added, in which case you have
soap and smoothness, and glide through
life easily Or we may vary the express
ion little, and may say that love is SOL
vent which unites It is indispensable. it
is delightful, it is powerful but the trou-
BILE is, that great many people are fatally
apt to mistake weak solution Of senti-
ment and romance for the genuine extract
whose power and favor will last through
life. Don't be in any hurry to try these
chemical experiments for yourselves, dear
inquiries aprons are better than
chignons, and housekeeping should be
studied under mammals tuition before you
try chemistry under your own. In this
matter don't be eager to take Time by the
forelock, lest he roughly take off your own
locks, the bloom from your cheeks, and the
Light from your eyes, ="
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-06-27
POETICAL.
THE MOTTO.
BIZ JOHN @. SAKE.


ssGive me motto !" said youth
To one whom years had rendered wise
''Some pleasant thought or weighty truth,
That briefest syllab1es comprise
Somesword of warning or of cheer
To grave upon my signet here"
'And, reverend father" said the boy,
''Since life, they say, is ever made
A mingled web Of grief and JOY
Since cares may come and pleasures fade
Pray, let the motto have range
Of meaning, matching every change"
s'Sooth !'' said the sire, 'smethinks you ash
A labor something over nice,
That we'll finer brain might task
What think you, lad, of this device !?
colder than Though am gray,)
This simple-.This will pass away p"
when waited on by Fortunes breeze,
In endless peace thou seem'st to glide,
Prepare betlmes for rougher seas,
And check the boast of foolish pride
Though smiling JOY is thine to-day,
Remember, This will pass away ?"
"When all the sky is draped in black,
And beaten by tempestuous gales,
Thy shuddering ship seems all wreck,
Then trim again thy tattered sails
To grim Despair be not prey
BetLink thee, This will pass away y"
"Thus, 0 my son, be not DER proud,
Nor yet cast down judge thou Alright:
When skies are clear expect-the cloud
In darkness wait the coming light
Whatever be thy fate to-day,
Remember, This viii pass away ="
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-06-27

LARGE LAND SALE Thomas A. Mitch
ell, ESQ, of this city, has recently sold, in
New York, 30,75 acres of land in Bote-
tourt county, Va, at $1,75 per acre. Pur-
chasers, A. f. Baum, Esq, A. Richard
son, G.. A. Wheelock, Wood. and others.
It is said the purchasers intend to form
a company for the purpose of developing
at once its valuable deposits of minerals.
Manganese, iron, and byratese are said to
abound throughout the entire survey
National Intc3liqencer.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-06-27

DECISION IN ANOTHER CoNFIsCAT1oN
sE.-Judge Thomas has just rendered
another interesting decision. Under the
coniscation act, and Under order of Under
woods court of course, the land of S. e,
Johnston was sold, although, having mort
gagged it, the only interest he had in it was
an equity of redemption. Judge Thomas
decides that the Mortgage must be salts
fed before there can be amy c0nfseation.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-06-27
The Rejected Bank Note.

"What is the price of this dressing
gown, sir? asked a sweet-faeed girl, en-
teriIg the elegant store Of Huntley Il
Warner, in city and street Of city
which shall be nameless.
i. It was cloudy day. The clerks loung-
ed over the counter and yawned. The
man to whom Alice Lake addressed her.
self was jaunty and middle-aged. He was
head clerk of the extensive establishment
of Uauntley & Warner, and extremely
Consequential in manner.
This dressing gown we value at six
dolars-you shall have it for FIVE, as trade
is dull to-day" <'.
Five dollarsr' Alice looked at the
dressing gown Iongingly, and the clerk
looked at her. He saw that her clothes,
though made and worn genteely, were
common enough in texture, and that her
face was vely much out of the common
line. How it changed now shaded,
now lighted by the varied play of her emo
tons. The clerk must have almost sworn
that she had no more than that sum, five
dollars, in her possession.
The gown was very good one for the
price It was of common shade, tolera-
BILE merino, and lined with the same mate
rial.
II think she hesitated moment-.'I
think I shall take it," she said then see
ing in the face before her an expression she
did not like, she blushed as she handed
out the bill the clerk had made up his
mind net to take.
''Jennis," cried Torren, the head clerk,
in quick tone, ''pass up the bank note
detpctor."
/ Up ran the ow-headed boy with the
detector,. and down ran the clerks eye
from column to column. Then he looked
over with a sharp glance and exclaimed
THAT'S a counterfeit, Miss"
'counterfeit Oh, no, it cannot be
The man who sent it could not be SO care
less; yen must be mistaken, sir"
Il am not mistaken Tam never mis-
taken, Miss, This bill is counterfeit. [
must presume, Of course. that you did not
know it; although so much bad money has
been offered us Of late that we intend to
secure such persons as pass it. Who did
you say sent it p
"Mr. c.. sir of New York. He could
not send me bad money" said the trem-
bling, frightened girl.
''Humph p said the clerk. well,
there's no doubt about this you can look
for yourself. Now, don't let me see you
here again until you can bring good money,
for we always suspect such persons as you
that come On dark days with well made
story"
sBut, sip
GU need make no explanations. Miss,
said the clerk, insultingly. Take your
bill, and the next time you want to buy a
dressing gown, don't try to pass your
counterfeit money" and as he handed it the
bill fell from his hand.
Alice caughtit from the floor and hurried
into the street.
Such a shock the girl had never receiy-
ed. She hurried to banking establish
ment, found her way in, and presented the
note to mobile looking man with gray hair,
faultcring out, us this bill bad one,
sir?"
The cashier aud his son happened to be
the only persons present. Both noticed
her extreme YOUTH, beauty and agita-
ton.
The cashier looLea vs.'easely and handed
it back, as, with polite bow ana some
what prolonged look, he said.
~ is good bill, young lady"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-06-27
At special term Of the Circuit Court of

AT a special term Of the Circuit Court of
spotsylvania. commencing on Tuesday,
Judge Criteher delivered his opinion in an
important case that has been pending for
some months. The case was that if flu-
ciary changes the investment Of trust
fund, at the instance Of parties having
life interest in the same, and the new in
vestment having failed. the children Of
party having life interest, sue for recov-
cry of original investment, and the Judge
decides, and holds the fiduciary aforesaid
responsible for said original Investment.
In various portions of the South the most
gratifying reports are made OF recovery
from the desolatons of the war. In Geor-
gia more than seventy cotton factories have
been erected since the war, affording en-
ployment to the destitute and paying good
dividends to the stockholders. The city of
Atlanta has been nearly rcbuilt with good
and substantial brick stores and houses, and;
an opera house is in course Of erection, to
cost one hundred thousand dollars,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-06-27

A TEXT Nor IN THE B1BAE:- Rev j,
D. Fulton preached d sermon" in Boston
last Sunday, from the text "What shall be
done with Jefferson Davis 2" It is scarcely
necessary to say that minister so false to
his God, was false also to man; and instead
of enforcing the charities which distinguish
Christians from savages. howled for blood
like wolf.-Richn1ond Enquirer.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-06-27

A PREVENTIVE OF HYDRopHoBIA. The
jersey City Journal states that Mr. Youatt,
famous veterinary surgeon Of that city,
who has been frequently bitten. says few
crystals Of nitrate of silver or Tuner caus-
tic, rubbed into the wound Immediately,
will positively prevent hydrophobia from
affecting the bitten person or animal.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-06-27
HULL COCKROACHEs,

A gentleman who does his own market
ing purchased among other things pair Of
live Holsters. The servant being out ON an
errand when he returned, he personally
placed the Holsters upon the cement floor
of the celler While dining, his wife heard
voice beneath as if some combat was in
progress in the celler. A moment after
ward, the servent, who had been about
three weeks in the country. came painting
ly into the dining-room.
Faith, ma'am, an I've killed 'em
both !" was her eager exclamation.
"Killed what, Catherine?'
Faith, ma'am, two big.bull cockroach-
es-the biggest you ever heered on.
Husband and wife looked at each other
and informed Catherine that at the table
such topics must never again be touched,
and resumed exercise with knife and fork
Catherine went out, saying in an UNDER
tone as she descended
"Well, this is quare country, whin
ye have to take hatckets to kill reaches
wild, an nothin strange thought of itn'
The mystery was solved after dinner.
The exile Of Erin had chopped the living
Holsters into pieces with Ratchet, suppos-
ing them to be some variety Of household
vermin. There was not any lobster salad
for supper that night in that domicile.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-06-27

A poor fellow being asked on late tri-
al for certificate of his marriage, exhibit
ed large scar on his head, which looked
as though it might have been made with a
6re-shoyel. The evidence was satistacto-
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-06-27

Peddlers are perambulating the State Of
Georgia selling what they style Gland
scrip to the colored people. They inform
the latter that the Government will in a
few days confscate the lands of the whites
and give them to the recent slaves. Ger
tifcates of land to be entered upon are sold
at prices ranging from one to three dollars
each
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-06-27
Coon CouNoIL. Sydney Smith cut the
following from a newspaper and preserved
it for himself:

Coon CoUNoIL. Sydney Smith cut the
following from a newspaper and preserved
it for himself:
"Whcn you rise in the morning, form
resolution to make the day a happy one
to fellow creature. It is easily done
a left-off garment to the man who needs it,
kind word to the sorrowful, an encour-
aging expression to the strivlng--trihes in
themselves light as air-will do it, at least,
for twenty -four hours. But if you are
young, depend upon it, it will tell when
you are old ; and if you are old restsassur-
ed it will send you gently and happily
down the stream of time into eternity. BY
the most simple arithmetical sum, look at
the result. fyou send one person, only
one, happily through the day, that is three
hundred and sixty-fvc in the course of one
year. And supposing you only live forty
J ears after you commence that course Of
medicine, you have made fourteen thousand
six hundred beings happy at all events,
for time"
THE VIRGINIA Underwood
is a fine specimen of a judge. He takes d
prominent part in the "turbid pool'' of
Radical politics. At the caucus the other
day he it was that caves statistics showing
the strength of the. Radical element in the
State to be sufficient to insure victory over
all opposing elements, and disclaiming the
notion that any division existed in the Re-
publican party.
AIr. Bolts gave his reasons for issuing
the circular for the Charlottesville conven~
ton, the principal reason being the fact
that the leaders of the Radica! party in
this State were obscure men, of no repu-
tation outside of their own localities, and
that education and brains were necessary
in the conduct of politics lie thought
the leaders men Of only ordinary capacity,
and otherwise argued in support of his call
for convention Of whites with a sprink-
ling of blacks thrown in, -
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-06-27

The ART OF HEALTH. Walking is the
best possible exercise. Habituate yourself
to walking very far, The Europeans val
ue themselves on having subdued the horse
to the Use Of man, but doubt whether we
have gained by the use Of this animal. No
one thing has occasioned so much dcgener-
acy Of the human body. An Indian goes
on foot nearly as far in day, for a long
journey, as an enfeebled white does on his
horse, and he will tire the best horses. A
little walk of half an hour in the morning
when you first rise, is advisable, It shakes
off sleep, and produces other good effects
in the animal economy.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-06-27

A sick San franciscan, who had employ
ed many doctors and got no better, called
in Chinese physician, under whose treat
ment he began to improve. Prejudice
against the Chinese led neigbor to throw
hot water on the doctor, set his dog on
him, and so annoy him that visits were
brought to a close, and now the mans
wife asks the court to compel this neighbor
to keep the peace ea
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-06-27
ST B ERT HOUSE,

NEW MARKET, SHENANDOAH COUNTY, Va.
JOHN McQUAIDE, Proprietor.
YTNHIS House having recently been re-furnished
is now open for the acOmodation of the public
THE OFFICE OF THE lALLLY STAGELINE
is AT THU HOUSE.
Dec 4,1866-tf.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-06-27
e animal economy.

A CAUSE OF MELANCHOLY There is a
large class who would confound nature and
grace. These are chiefly woman They sit
at home, nursing themselves over fire,
and then trace up the natural effects of sol
itude and want of air and exercise iute
spiritual desertion. There is more pride in
this than they are aware of. They are I'M
willing to allow so simple and natural
cause Of their feelings, and wish to find
something in the thing more sublime.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-06-27
From the Richmond Wing, June Is.
Meeting at the African Churches.

SPEECHES BY SENATOR WILSON AND
OTHERS,
New-York tribune., 1867-08-30

CHiET QuAHrEENAsrERs OFFICE sEcoSp htrHr pi'rsr s
EoRrH C,HoLiSA CHARLEsrpy s. G., Aug IT, 'o'
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at
- this Once until u O'Clock MONDAY, the ION dy :"
ienb 1907 which time they will be opened for the " Wv
following property:
Wreck Of steamer Boston. In Ashepoo River
Wreck Of steamer Geo Washington, IN Coosiu RIVER
Wreck of steamer Chasseuf, IN Scull Creek.
w eek Of steamer Randolph 10 Charleston HaflOr
WTctl RI steamer kuwau IN Charleston llaihor
Wreck 81 steamer RUBY. IN Lighthouse Inlet. q, 10,
Bidders win each wreck l Wrs rs vi"
be sold separately aud h, highest bidder unless sah O be deemed
unreasonable.
Proposals bs addressed to the and m,Ised Pr0Io'a'
for the purchase of WrscLs" X o. Illhh
Bi,yet Major General, Chief QusriermAsterL
Deputy QusIteTmAsteT General U. y. A.
New-York tribune., 1867-08-30
O5TcE US1Eo Sl4,Es ESoIS+EE Aesso1y. o.

No 7BoWLIsGGEEzN NKw YoKK CRY Avg. 26. 1867.
PROPOSALS FOR sp,2S RBERG PRSpGisLs Il, 1sSs
and srP ready for e. a9d @ sCI The @ oI sS I've siys 30
i r improving lie Mississippi River IN accordance
models drawing end specifications IlSe a. 'as m GreS sna IA n,
he rrl at such pon Mississippi River at or belo" SewoT
1 % a. ,l, ,StS' S S % oaSe sSdsr feet long feet beam
measured from the bottom Of keel to ths surface o. t9o sP
70 be Il tet dvu by Two engines snd tho other !! feet
readily adjusting the any depth from Il to p feet 70 be aed
m an arr scrapr each and the parts TO have
strength considerably exceeding that Of Ike parts Of steamers Of IKE d.
mrnson. de.g gned for orinary ocean navigauon ~ =, &,
secng materials aud workmanship must be afforded The ohee or
he Bf6oat 70 be propelled throughout her voag between
the points q construction ard deliver o. s ST S S1 a@ns .,,
,nA for wOr Ohe and her delivery at the point
NJ bids viii except from those practically engaged in the
construction Of ocean steamers. Or ,Tes propeller %AIsR % S
Drcebo employed experts for the purpose oi informing em oi
B doi on tn. enysoP Proposals for pF'ds'S0A and
addressed to the undersigned At t once -, 3, . ,,r
to tLs the will enter contract herein stated aud Ger
naS o The bds4. ssG BY an osr Of United states Corr, Of
H%. ne Other eGTPps P 70 Ss1 " oD % o I
bsr 1891 st which ins tsey Vi. es eItas M s % SGpnS' @ he p
begun on both hull machinery By the 10Th q September 1901 hs
nv h i5h da Juua 1898 and delay thereafter
her delivery at hs point lesE1.sI Ne. cant o, the con-
sPpo,, Of The boat H saS % tp & 10y 5s s s ap
Of the contract thus far have been complied with ard tho balance
on nnsl acceptance the point Of delivery -,
Hond, Tor e faithful Performance contract In the OF
all be required With tSo su whose suneiely mus DC
by u Oouft oI
.urrte. With the certificate be submitted With the bid
full copy tho specifications aud o Ihs ~a'NseMA u' W
tachrd To each bid .,,.
bidders phaeom which will DO furnished them at THIS
ohce o., ,-s,..,t.u.
Mode detailed drawings be seen and copies of spehaShs
bJ Al his oc Comics Of specifications also be at Tue
United states Engu In Philadelphia and Boston
The the right 10 reject any bid deemed 70 nc
ns, or mad. person. responsibility be questioned
In orer be lost after tue contract ha be 'gn
detailed Of all parts ~ the Drrdgeboat are In progress anu
viii be In the contractor 30 that WORK NAY DC
bynn viho delay on account preparation Of working drawings
80 - Mai Of Eugiu,er-
In charge Imr 70 vement Of Mouth Of Miss kyer
New-York tribune., 1867-08-30
Clubbing 6arHs, &t
prOuOslIs
ornoa oV ASSISTANT CosNlaARr asSTsIt o' sUB,lrsses
No. Z SrArEsr., SEw-YoRK. Aug q, l851. y .
4 RNIY SITPPLIES.-SEALED PROPOSALS

u
No STATE ST, NEw-i ioRE, Aug ~ ldD1 ,
4 RMY SUPPLlES.-SEALED PROPOSALS
~ Gn dupests oil be received by the undersigned until ocoef
NJ on FRIDAY oh inst for supplying for the use q Tho 'ed
Army VI BsS1bSCB STORES to be delivered IN No"io
100 pounds green RIO COFFEE double SACKS cotton
nnL consnns hundred pounds oacn BIDS ma be made
bon OF dutV paid. -, a., --.-.,.
chop the cofae must H. delivered With The proposals.
referred 10 therein Materials or sacks be exhibited b bdts
advertisements be attacie %
and he specific In complying precisely with all he
fch bid 10 consideration must conaH ihs "fp sua
anty Of two responsible names, as follows;
I'VE the unlgnc hereby guaranty that should all or any part
the shove BID be accepted 8h be du aed according 10 Tvs us
purpot and cononsi also that rntien contract With bonds 70 nS
Of onou the tho stores proposed TO De nno
shall be executed, IL required" III
The sellers blsne and uate "i pnfche
"a the Of contents with gross tare An net weighs and shpPs
be hereafter ever! PAA
All other Old mar be oblerIiei.
The oehee will be carefully Inspected before it' delivery l com
pared With the samples us VI weights Uguei by P'o
fesnonal THblc wcigher mus. be furnished
Payments g bs sads currency H elgirdi a. 5000 sanu'
esed for tue purpose, A..
Couact0rs crpeio hold their go0 without etpeH'o "
United states. Hutl re- lI.rcl fir shipmrnL
Hanks Pr0IDsIfs ~ JrtHsf dt hn ONs,
tnJ,i ddrsf 10 "a, Hdsrsgici dnd iid0's'
"Pr0DosIs Tor SEJus'sscs St1rss" H. r. CLARKE.
Byt. Mai ti.n a q ~ ~,