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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-10-29

a PITIABLE CREATuRE.-Many of our
citizens have seen poor halt-crazed, middle
aged woman, wandering about the city,
generally carrying In her hand a tin cup and
painted toy bucket. She spoorlY clothed,
begs what she eats from servants Of hotels
and restaurants, or from the snack rooms
that abound so plenhfully along the leyee,
We have been told that this poor creature,
now an object of charity and pity, formerly
lived in the State of Arkansas in comfortable
circumstances, commanding by quiet, in
dustrious life, the respect of the circle In
which she moved. In the year 1851 she was
engaged to be married to young man OF
the neighborhood, but the war assuming en-
larged proportions and involving nearly
able-bodisd man of the South, her "affianced"
Joined the rebel army, under Mccullough,
and at the battle of Pea Ridge was horribly
mangled and killed by cannon ball This
woman, ectusted by simple but strong de-
votion, followed the army, and at the close
of that terrible conflict, visited the battlefield,
where she found the ghaslly and mutllated
corpse of her lover With a wild, piercing
shrek she cast herself upon the bloody body
and clung TO it with caressing fondneas
that forced tears to the eyes of more than
one of the rough and hardened lookers-on.
The blow shattered the poor woman's in
tellect, and from n mind evidently never
very well balanced, the light of reason fed
forever. Since then she has been purpose
less wanderer, destitute of nearly every
womanly attributes wreck Of human ma
ture pilisble in the extreme.
The authorities here have tried to provide
for her, but she will admit of no restraint
Her lncoherent and senseless ravIugs, show
ing the loss OF reason, may protect her iron
outrage in her wanderings, but the place fol
her is "Home Of the triendless' or hos
pital for the insane, to which she should be
forwarded without delaY.-C'afro (l.I.) Dem
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-10-29

TRAGIC END OF A WIBE MURDERER.--
Mrs. Hoffman, the woman who was stabbed
in church at Canton, Ohio, Sunday before
last, by divorced husband, died on Satur-
day last. Hoffman hung himself in his cell
on Sunday night. he had tried 10 kill him
self by humping his head against wall, and
his feet had been chained as precautionary
measure, but he managed to burn hole in
board partition with stove poker and
tearing the sheets of his cot into strips
twisted them into q rope, which he passed
through the hole, around the side of the par.
tiuon, then around his neck. The body was
standing square on the floor when found on
Monday morning, and although his neck
was somewhat stretched, it is evident that
his feet were not entirely clear of the floor,
unless he drew them up while hanging him
self He had expressed a wish, Of late, that
his wife would live, but at first only wanted
to hear she was dead, and then he would b'
satisfied.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-10-29

THE EXPRESS CHARLoTTE.-A newspaper
correspondent writes as follows;-"The most
melancholy news has reached me concern
ing the health of the Empress Charlotte.
There seems no hope of her recovering her
reason. The other day the inmates of the
Chateau de Tervueren, where she has been
living lately, were thrown into the greatest
CONSERVATION by her sudden disappearance.
For a long time their search was in vain.
AT last they discovered the unfortunate
Princess hidden in distant wood close to a
farm, where it appeared she had offered her
self as dairy-maid to the farmer's wife, who
had not recognized her. What a terrible
history is hersl Daughter of King, an
Empress, now widow, without throne
stealing away from a princely house to be
! come a common servant
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-10-29

BULLET PRoBE.-Mr Sylvande Wilde has
invented an instrument forextracting bullets
in wounds, which has been aptly called a
sensitive artificial finger, for its action de
pends on the actual presence of tile bullet
sought for. 1t consists OF two insulated
steel wires, which are connected with an
electro-magnet and bell, SO arranged that
the electric circuit will pass through the two
wires whenever they are connected by con-
tact with the same piece OF metal, which
will form part of the conductor. The
points of the probe are sheathed in sliding
tube when introduced into the wound, and
are not uncovered until the supposed bullet
is felt. The forceps have curved points, and
arc not pallets or spoons When the ends
OF the probe are uncovered, on touching the
bullet, the latter completes an electric cir.
cult, which sets in motion magnet, and by
its attraction compels the forceps to GRASP
the bullet; it Is then ready to be drawn out
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-10-29
RAIN ON THE HEART.

Into esoh life some rain must fall;
II this were all, Oh, II this were ALL
That into eh life some rain must fall,
There were fewer sobs Ia the psets rhyme,
There were fewer wrecks on the shores Of time.
But the tempests of woe pass over the soul.
Since waves of anguish we cannot control,
And stroke after stroke We are called to bear,
It'll the lips grow white with the hearts despair.
The shores Of time with wrecks are slrswp,
Unto the car comes ever moan.
Wrecks OF hopes that set sail with slea,
Wrecks of love smiling silently.
Many are hid from the human eye,
Only God knoweth how deep they lisi
Only God card when arose the cry,
Help me to bear, Oh help me 10 die.
Into saeh life some rain must fall,
II this were all, Oh il this were all,
Yst thera is a refuge from storm aud blast
Gloria Patrfai we'll reach 1t at lRHtl
Be strong. be strong, to my heart cry,
The peril In ibe wounded shell doh lisi
Ds, q Of sunshine ara given to all, M M
Though into each life some rain must fall.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-10-29

A SAD sroRY.-The Elkader (Iowa) jour
nal tells mourniul story about young
fellow in Clayton county, named Money,
who was lately tempted by poverty to steal
a yoke of oxen, which he sold at McGregor.
His object was to secure money enough to
enable him to remove with his family to
Missouri. After selling the oxen he started
with his wife ior Stoughton, Wisconsin, but
his crime came out; he was pursued, arrest
ed, and brought back, but his wife went on
to her destination in ignorance Of why he
had 10 return. Time ran on, and he had 10
tell her the facts. When she read his letter,
and the truth broke upon her, il broke her
heart, apd she left her room only saR cropss,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-10-29
on opp rnlLowsnIr.

From the american Odd BsllotO the sub
Joined table which presents most crafty
ing exhibit of the condition Of the Order Of
Odd Fellowship throughout the United
States, at the close of the regular annual
term. on the 80tl of June IL conied: f
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-10-29
III ixsHgal HALLS
M3 a1lVEcETABLE SIclLIAN
e MI HAIR
-RENENzzR.
VegetabIe SiciIIan Hair ReneWer

Has stood the test of seven years
before the public ; and no 11TepGra-
ton for the hair has get been DIS
c0cel'eH that fCiLE produce the same
beneficial results. Jt Is an entirely
DeiO scientific discovery, combinfHD
many of the most DOlceiyiu and a'e-
st0r0tiUe agents IN the NEcET ABLE
KINcDoM. 1t restores GRAY HAIR
TO ITS ORIGINAL YOUTHFUL
COLOR. It makes the scalp aCIiite
anil clean cures Ot09tdTHH and
hUnsors, and falling out of the
hair; and sOiU make it 0ro,O upon
b1LH heads, eccclt. IN CeTy aged
persons, as ft furnishes the nutTt-
UVe 1,rilacipJe bU which Me hdii,. is
nonFisl,ed and supported. a makes
the hdiF 1ROists soft, and 0tOssu,
ami is 3EnsHrD0 SSed as n II A i IL
ESSTNG. 1t is the cheapest
preparation e0er offered to the pub
lie, as one bottle ecitE accomplish
more and last longer than three
bOftIes Of ann Other. prepdratiOn.
IL is recommended and Used bU
the First Medical Authority.
The WOndeFTHG results produced
Or our .SiciJidfG Hair ReHesDeg' hare
Induced many to manufacture pre-
2)gr0tiOns for the Hair, alideP C0t-
liOEs names and, in order 10 I'M
dHce the trade and the pNbhc. to
purchase their compounds, they
hare resorted to JaEsehOod, by
claiming they acre former part
qIeFs, or hdN some connection rith
our Mr.. Hall, and their fTepaTG-
fiOn aUas similar to oars. DO not
be deceised On them. PWTchdse the
Origln0E: IL has 1leVcr yet been
e0iialEed. Our Treatise on the Hair,
l5itIs certificates, sent free Jy RdiL
See that each bottle has our priuate
ReuenHe Stamp 0eer the tor of the
bottle. Al others are i7lftdti0ns.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-10-29

DoN'T WHP THEM. = Mothers, don't
whip theml Treat Gods lambs tenderly.
Compel obedience, but not with the rod
The other evening, whilst taking my GUS
tomary stroll, meditating on my text for the
following Sunday, the face maternal appear
ed at the door of a pleasant little home
had often noticed, and loudly ordered little
lad OF three or so to 'come in, and see II
she did not do as she said she would" The
mother, in her wrath at being disobeyed, re-
entered the house, not hearing the little one's
sobbing explanation that he had stepped out
side 10 fetch the baby in. Directly the blows
and piteous cries fell upon my ears. Un-
doubtedly the little one had gone beyond
the prescribed bounds; but 1t was to bring
the wee toddling thing inside, who as vel
needed not commands, however harshly
given, and his full heart and meager use o
words withheld the power of explanation
Poor little man, how my heart ached ioi
himl Kissless and sad he went to his bed
Mothers, do not whip themi Do not your
selves make shadows in the sunlight will
which God always surrounds children. d.
not let them be lulled to sleep by the falling
of their tears, or by their own sad sobs ant
sighs. Far pleasanter it IS, when you go t
tuck them in at night, to find pink feet OF
the pillow, dimpled knees in air, toys yet il
embrace, and smiles on their sweet mouths
Yourselves bear in mind their last words
"If should die before wake" Trea
them tenderly. I took my little man shot
gun tonight, and, handing 1t over the gate
said, "Now will you mind mamma, ant
stay inside when she tells yous' lam sur
the "me will" was very sincere; but, if the.
forget, bear with them. If childhood's day
cannot be free from sorrow, surely none eve
may. Rev.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-10-29


A. BEDoUIN BRIDE.--I had the honor of
"assisiing" tins morning at the marriage ofa
Bedouin lady. Strolling little way into
desert, about eight O'Clock / saw three Be-
douin encampments, and from the most dis.
tant there issued camel, on whose back
was huge bower, formed of plain branches
and covered with red cloth. AS the camel
approached the women left the nearest en-
campments and raised shriil cries in well
come to the bride, the men firing muskets
IN close proximity, which would have proved
alarming to most European young ladesl
The cradle was lined with Arab carpets, on
which reclined girl dressed in the hight OF
Arab fashion; large silver rings on her legs,
silver ornaments on her breast and turbau,
and over all a huge striped rug Of native
manufacture. The lovely Fatina-for such
| learned was her name-deigned 10 glance
at me asI raised my hatin salulation of the
bride; but she appeared to take far greater
pleasure in the muskelry of her Bedouin
followers, who fire about her bower as II 1t
had been French fortress. Presently there
Issued from the gate Of Laghouate a train of
Arab women, dancing, olapping their hands
and making shrill cries as like as human
voices possibly could be TO the whinuy of
\ mare. Then the camel was stopped, the
bride alighted, embraced few tof the wo-
men, Joined the procession, and, followed
by the camel, all proceeded to the mud hut
in which FatIna was TO share forevermore
| the love of an Arab with two other ladies.
But en- route the Bedouins chased about the
procession at full gallop, firing their guns
while at top speed; and when the bridal
party had passed into the mud mansion,
they followed, and could hear the feE do
joie repeated. May Fatina he happyig Her
price was not high, as she only cost her
lord sixty francs, and, there ere some young
ladies of the desert who cost two hundred
| irancs.--Life in an Oasis. liasn ~.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-10-29
FOSTERS Drug STORE,
II CORNER OF
FRONT AND WEST STREETS,
HF WILMiN iToY, DEL.

rRussEs, SUPPORTERS AND BANDAGEs FOR
10 -r1ll T1tt.t .t.5.t LADIES, IseE.f r u5at .
Mrs Dr. Foster has effected arrangements with one Of
the best esahliA Ahments In Phadrphia by which she
ia enabled TO h ladies with TIuse Supporters and Ban
ass made in the best style, aud ad ipted to their par
icuar case This Ia ths only place In this city whore
they can be supplied and fitted BY regular female
graduate Of medicine.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-10-29
R. P. Hall & Co.. Props. Nashua, NH.

Sold By all Druggists and Dealers m Medicine.
fsbi2-ly 1. u l.
IFOH NO S-RErENpION Oh INC0NrlNE NOE OF
l. URINE, irritation, inflammation, or liberation o
the bladder Kidneys diseases Of the prosrats glands
stone In tho bladder, caculu gravel or brieh dust de-
posits an all diseases OF the adder Kidneys and drop
Steal sSelnEs, use HELMBoLOs FLUID EXTRACT
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-10-29

PRESENCE OF MIND.-one Of the work
men on the tin roof of the State House at
Columbia, South Carolina, on Tuesday last,
commenced slipping near the summit, and
finally attaining great speed, ,glided towards
death and the edge Of the lofty ewes with
fearful velocity. II so happened, however,
that he held in his hand n hatchet, aud, with
admirable presence Of mind, he drove 1t
with all his might through the tin and into
the wood, and thus was enabled to hold on
until he could be rescued from his irightful
position. Not uice predicament that.
The returns of the recent election in Cal
ifornia, chow that the Democratic candi-
dates for Judges Of the Supreme Court are
elected
t1Hrd s.unaaa a zs# s @-4
gsAna adAI ....aN 'trf
|a.. s...f |.|N.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-10-29

In reference to these statistics the Odd
FslloD says:
The above expose of the present status Of
our beloved Order cannot but rejoice and
'make exceeding glad'' every one who has
at heart the earnest, prayeriul desire to see
Odd Fellowship and. its heaven-born princi-
pies extend to the uttermost parts OF the
earth.
The returns do not include those from the
jurisdictions of Vermont, Mississippi and
Texas, from which the annual reports have
not been received. Taking their last figures
as the criterion, and adding them to the
aggregates, we have the sum total of 2,s9S
lodges, 214, ,462 members, and an increase
during the past year of 29,119 members;
showing, on the same basis of calculation,
an augmentation OF 57S in the number Of
lodges. asls - ~
Thus the Order is rapidly gaining ground;
thus our benefcent labor and achievements
are becoming known and are appreciated by
the innumerable multitude that stand wait
ing at the door Of our fold, only desiring to
see that our works comport with our faith,
ere they confidently knock for admission,
and we bid the worthy welcome; we cheer
fully say to all who can and will be true to
the sublmely beautiful covenant of the
household of faith-''come ye that hunger
for the bread of love and ye shall be filled.'
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-10-29
NTEDICAL ELEOTRICITY.
DR.. G. H. LAWTON,
Lite OF New York and Philadelphia would say TO bis
friends and the publis that he may still be founaat
No. 91s MARKET STREET,
..fff0 Where he Is treating .H.


NERVOUS AND CHRONIC DISEASES
f eyerv descripton with the gratifying resuls,
BY Hts NEW SYSTEM OF MEDICAL hLkoiN lIf,
,vsteu Of practice based stctly scienthcpri epe
order to insur snc ssfu rsatmant but Without which
he Application OF E strictly In any form is bnta dange
rous experiment. We awe bsnw list Of diseases TO the
teAtmnt Of which this system Is aspec y adaptsd and
in which we have bern must s1ctessiuli .il a
Amanrosis, blindness FROM paralysis Of the optic nerve
amanorrhcsa a, Interruption reenton Of the aenaes
aphania p0ression OF tho voic- a'thmt agaa, cms
chores " Vtus dsnce, constipation eAtarrh. eonsnmpt
ton In its early stages cough ehloresiA codness VI ee
and hands cramps cancers deafness, Wnen from para
sis oil the acoustic dy pHpsa, dtHbes, dr9psy
aatuence, gravel, goire hysiera, hip dis'ase lmgo
ener, luInbaao liver complaints, loukJRw, Neuralgia
nervous piles, palsy, rheumatism spinal d,sease,
eurv4 ures. and tuthOrs. y sN4-ss' 30 a a'
In uterine Tor womb disease its value cannot bo est
mattel prolap,us mlsp acnmant ulcsrA0 IS and oth-r
forms Of womb diseases, promptly rsieved and perna
ueny cured ia an incredibly short space " iwe.
| 4r-a .saai ils RgFERENcRs,
We have the pleasure Of refrng those who may Wish
To unterase Keireal lrsAtment totho tolowlng well
| known cit gems Of wmingIOn Rni vicinity who have
bae treated aud witnessed Uur tre ttnent IN others
| Jeeph Brfnghurst 2lY West Ktreot a7i
| EDWARD l., Rice, b0i shplsy street. 1lf
/ W. H. EAf, A EAST Fourth street.
/ Charles Il, tiordoa, 62t Markot streHt. ti
Ggoree Clslaud, eofuer seven and Washington sts
nm Jones eirner NJ Filth and Market streets.
Wm.L Kud lph, ali MTke street
| De Wash, nat N Russell, Christians, Del, 49,.
Walter v. Sin hgate, ellacsopl
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-10-29
HoNon Youn nus1Nnss.

IL is good sign When man is proud of
his work or calling. Yet nothing is more
common than 10 hear men finding fault con-
siantly with their particular business, and
deeuing themselves unfortunate. because
fastened to it'bYthe necessity of gaining a
livelihood. In this spirit men fret and
laboriously destroy all their comfort in tho
work; or they change their business. and 20
on miserably, shifting from one thing to,
another, till the grayesor the apoor-house
gives them a fast tigripsl but while oeca-
sionally manfails In life because he IS not
IN the place fitted for.his peculiar talent. Il
happens tsn times oftener that failure results
from negiectand even contempt of an honest Z
business. A man should put his heart into
everything that he does. There is not
profession that has not its peculiar cares and
Yexations. No man will escape annoyance
by changing business. No mechanical busi-
ness is altogether agreeable Commerce, in
It's endless varieties, is affected like all other
pursuits, with trials, unwelcome duties, and
spirlttiring necessities 1t is the very wan
tonness of folly for man to search out the
f@NfS anu bulucus VI MS Calling, anu give
his mind every day to consideration Of
them. They belong to human life. They
are inevitable Broodlng, then, only gives
them strength. On the other hand, man
has power given to him to shed beauty and
pleasure upon the homeliest toll, if he Is
wise. Let man adopt his business, and
identify it with his life, and cover it with
pleasant associations; for God has given US
Imagination, not alone to make some poets
but TO enable all men 10 beautify homely
things Heart-varnish will cover up innu-
merable evils and defects. Look at the good
things Accept your lot as man does
piece of rugged ground, and begin to get
out the rocks aud roots, to deepen and mel
low the soil, 10 enrich and plant it. There
is something il the most forbidding ayoca-
tion around which man may twine pleasant
fancies, out of which he may develop an
honest pride.-Irfsh Eoangslsst. ag % ssa.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-10-29
oH1LLs CURED IN "a HOURS.
A orRTAIN REMEDY FOR THn pILEs,

Nina pR. FosTERs CELEBRATED TONIC BITTEns,
an excellent remedy for Nervousness Sick Heauaehe
and other complaints Of like character,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-10-29

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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-10-29

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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-01-31

IMPORTANT TO PosTNAsTERs.-Post-
masters throughout the country will
save trouble by obeying the laws in
regard to newspapers, &c. When a
paper remains dead in the office for
four consecutive weeks, il is the duty
of the Postmaster or his deputy to
send the publisher Crittcn notice OF
the fact-stating, ifpossiblo, the rea-
son why the paper is not lifted. The
sending to the publishers Of paper
marked "not lifted, " "refused" or Gun
called for" is not legal notice. Post
masters who fail to comply with
the law in this respect arc liable for
the subscription for the time said pa
per remains dead in their Offices.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-01-31

JuDaE TANEY's MoNUMENT.-The
movement initiated by Judge Mar
shall and Hugh McAleer, Esq, Of this
city, with view to the erection Of a
suitable monument over the remains
of Chief Justice Roger B. Taney which
reposo by the side of his mother in
the old Catholic cemetery of this city,
will, it is hoped, meet with that en-
couragement it so eminently deserves.
Subscription lists have been sent by
those gentlemen to members of the
bar in all the county towns in the
State, and the city of Baltimore, with
the view of giving every section Of the
State an opportunity of joining in the
good work-and il is hoped a lively
interest will be taken in all the coun-
ties towards the completion of the
monument in a manner worthy the
eminent Chief Justice, (whose high
judicial integrity and virtues shed a
lustre on his elevated position and
serve as beacon light TO his success
sors for ages, and ever reflect honor on
his native State of Maryland-Frcd-
erick Citizen.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-01-31

Oliver Wendell Holmes sent two
poetical letters to the post Office" Of
an Episcopal fair at Pittsdeld, In ono
Of them the first stanza was;
Fair lady, whosoc'cr thou art,
Turn this poor leaf with icndcrcst care,
Ambush, Oh, hush thy beating heart
The one thou lowest will be there T.
On turning the "poor leaf there
was found n one-dollar bill with some
verses, beginning;
"Fair lady, iifi thine eyes and tell
n this Is not truthful letters
This Is the one li) thou lowest well,
And naughtlo) can make thee love III better TO-
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-01-31

An old minister enforced the necos-
sity of difference of opinion by argu-
ment: "Now, if everybody had been
of my opinion, they would all have
wanted my old woman"
One of the deacons, who sat just
behind him, responded; "Yesj and if
everybody was Of my opinion, nobody
would have her"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-01-31

A gentleman just returned from the
North, and who is quite a critic in
fashions and matters Of toilet, was
describing to lady friend the latest
bonnet sportcd by the New York
bellies. He concluded his minute and
happy artistic sketch, to which the
young lady listened with deep atten-
ton, as follows: 81 assure You Miss
-, the New York bellies wear moth.
ing else '-Neiu Orleans Picaymc.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-01-31

Rosseau says; Men will argue more
forcibly about the human heart, but
women will read the heart much bet
ter. Women have most wit; men
have most genius Women observe ;
men reason. Tho world is the book
of women.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-01-31

A PERTINENT QUEsTIoN.-The Wash
ington Chronicle says: "Does il pay
England to hold ireland, merely by
aid of bayonets and artillery y A
much more pertinent question for
American editors to discuss is, viii it
pay the United States to hold the
South by the same tenure
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-01-31

In saloon in Syracuse, n. Y, some
sixty odd dollars had disappeared in a
very mysterious manner, being taken
from the money-till when persons
were in the room. AT last portion
Of the counter was removed, when a
rat was discovered fast asleep on a
bed made of greenbacks and postal
currency.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-01-31

In Washington county, Tennessee,
twenty miles northeast of Jonesboro' ,
is an ancient birch tree, on the bark
of which is still legible the following
inscription: '177l-D Boon killed a
bar