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The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1867-12-19
VALUABLELOTS FOR SALE

WALrIABLELOTS FOR SALE
v The undersigned has laid out a vii.
age upon his ground adjoining the Ridg
way Depot, to be called ELK. The lots
are 80 feet front by 100 feet deep-front
ing towards the railroad.
Terms-For the first lot sold, 500. For
the second lot sold, $40. For the third
lot sold, $l20-and so on increasing in
price as lots are sold.
BE- First purchasers get the choice 10 t
at the cheapest rates.
Purchasers will be registered in the or
der of their application. Ten per cent of
the purchase money must be paid at the
time of the application.
BeA-Applications will be made to Joh
G. Hall, Esq, Ridgway, Pa.
]. S. HYDE.
Ridgway, mar, ,2966-tf.
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THE GEM OF THE MoNTHLIEs.-The Jan,
uary number of DEMoREsT, now entering
its sixth year, redeems the promises of the
publisher for 1868. It is the most attrac.
tive of the fashion periodicals, and deserves
the success which it has achieved. Its aim
is to combine the useful with the beautiful,
and it does it ia the best manner. 1t sup
plies to ladies fount of inspiration, which
none who have once tasted could live, keep
house, and dress nicely without and saves
more dollars in year than its cost. 1t is q
marvel how valuable premiums con be aft
corded with magazine so costly in its get
ting'up. So per year. W. Jennings De.
morest, 473 Broadway, New York. Send
Is cents for a specimen, with directions for
getting up clubs and making money.
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1867-12-19

BH The good work undertaken by the
Washington Library Company of Philadel-
phia, for the endowment of the Riverside
Institute as National Homo and College
for the orphans of those soldiers at the Ma
tional Refreshment Saloon of that city goes
bravely on. That their noble object may
be most surely accomplished, they have is'
sued five series of Steel Plate Engravings,
one of which is given with every share Of
stock sold, at prices much below their re-
tail value. In connection with this superb
inducement, every shareholder is guaran-
teed present in the great distribution of
100000. Many of them are quite for
tunes of themselves. We notice that one is
worth as high as $4,000, another twenty,
another eighteen, one ten thousand, one
five, two 81, 500 each, and large numb er
ranging from fifty TO one thousand eaoh.-
Read advertisement.
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1867-12-19

"7o be, or not to be-thdfS the question:"
Whether to suffer with mental anguish,
Feverish lips. cracking pains, dyspeptic ag.
onies,
And nameless bodily suffering
Or whether, with sudden dash,
Seize bottle of PLANTATION BITTERs,
And, as Gunther swears, be myself man
uguin,
Gun.her said my eyes were sallow,
My visage haggard, my breath tremendous
bad
My disposition trout lesome-in fact,
He gently limited l was fast becomming
Quite a nuisance.
Four bottles now beneath my vest have dis
appeared,
My food has relish, my appetite is keen,
My step elasic, my mind brilliant, and
Nine pounds, avoirpupsis, is added to my
weight.
MAGNOLIA WATER.-A delightful
toilet article-superior to cologne and at
huff the price.
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1867-12-19

LOOK HERE.-Any person living on
the line Of the Philadelphia l. Erie
Railroad, between Emporium, in Gamer.
on county, and Warren, in Warren
county, coming to Ridgway, aud pur-
chasing stove of me, hereby agree
to pay their railroad fare to aud from
Ridgway. This offer is open till :he
First of January, 1868.
~ Wy CEDITTOE
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A LARGE ASSORTMENT

OF Everything Useful
Pertaining to the Drug Business Gen.
orally.
Pure Drugs at Low Prices
Pure Drugs at Low Pric es
Notions in Endless Variety
Notions in Endless Variety
American and English Watches !
American and English Watches
Latest Styles of Jewelry, Rings, &c.
Latest Styles of Jewelry, Rings, &c.
Fancy Articles, Toys, Latest Novels !!
Fancy Articles, Toys, Latest Novels
Albums, News, Stationery, Bird-Cages !!
Albums, News, Stationery, ird.Cage5 !!
Violin, Banjo and Guitar Strings!
Violin, Banjo and Guitar Strings!
mar201866
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Ridgway, Pa, December5, 1867.

A Bitter BITTEN.-One day last
week, one of our citizens, who is wells
known to his neighbors as an inveterate
joker, finding himself in need of coal
bod, placed some money in the hands of
the Brookville stage-driver, and direct
ed him to buy the desired article, and
said something about not wishing to
patronize one-horse blacksmith. shop"
Tho nrnnrietor of tho oforesaid "ouo-
horse blacksmith shop" by some means
got wind of the arrangement, and be-.
tween himself and the driver, sent a
coal,hod along with the stage to Brock.
wayville, and returned with it the same
evening, the carriage of it both rays
costing forty. five cents more than if he
had went to the one>horse blacksmith
shop" and bought one
We advise our readers to say nothing
to the a" little streams about coal.hods.
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1867-12-19

GRACE CHURCH.-This edi6ce is
about being completed, and we as
journalist, take it upon ourselves to give
our readers a brief description of it.
Since the village of Ridgway was first
started, We believe, in 1S22-its deni.
zens, until now, have had no place to
return thanks to the Omuipotent for his
countless blessings, except the Court
House or the old school house at the
lower end of the village. But we are
now glad to chronicle that we have, at
last, church which will reflect no dis.
credit on our beautiful town.
The building is located on Centre
street at the head OF Mill street. The
architecture is Gothic; on the northeast
corner is spire 90 feet in height, with
compartment for a belfry, in which
we understand, it is the intention to put
bell during the present winter. The
spire is surmounted by a beautiful gild-
ed cross. The main building is 24x57,
and chancel in the rear 14xl5, with a
vestry room attached. The auditory is
provided with thirty.two pews, sufficient
to comfortably seat 25O persons, and is
finished to the ridge, each side of the
arch from the plates to the comb being
calcimined in blue color, and the part
from the plates to the wainscotting cal.
ci9lined in imitation of stone. The
chancel is raised sixteen inches from the
main floor. The windows of the church
are to be made Of stained glass, one or
two of which will probably be memorial.
The arrangement for heating is admira-
BILE being heated by portable base
burning furnace-a new patent-put in
by Mr., Q. W. Service, which so far has
given entire satisfaction.
The painting, granting and calcimino
ing was done under the personal supers
vision of Mr.. VIM. P. Williams, and is
a master piece of workmanship.
The architect and builder, Mr.. Mars.
ton, certainly deserves praise for the
prompt and efficient manner in which
he has done his work. The ground for
the foundation was broken on the 25th
of July last, and the carpenter work
commenced on the 9th of August, and
now, on the 10Th of December, we have
q church.
Our community owe debt Of graft.
tude to the ladies Of Ridgway for their
efforts in raising funds in various ways
to go towards its completion and erection.
We learn the dedicatory services will |
take place on Christmas
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n0~The entetprisipr managers of the

pD~The entetprising managers of the
Erie Dispatch, for some weeks have
had correspondent engaged in explor-
ing the coal and lumber regions of this
section of the State. His letters are
truthful and to the point, and the DIS.
patch may congratulate itself on secur.
ing the services of so faithful delinea-
tor and perfect gentleman as Mr.. Per-
kiDs proves himself.
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1867-12-19

TAMES PRYOR VS. George R. Welton
eD and r. d. Welton. In the Elk county
Court of Common Pleas.
Domestic Attachment.
Noticeis hereby given that the report of
trustees in above ease has been duly filed
in my office, and no objection appearing,
the same will be confirmed at next term.
GEO. A. RATHBUN,
poT%S1bt Prothouotary.
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Car Time at Ridgway.

r@-Our next paper will be issued on
Monday, the Esd instant.
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1867-12-19

THE U. s. M uslcAL REvIEw.--This pop
ular musical monthly for the current
month is on our table. 1t contains a large
amount music miscellany, besides some
splendid pieces of music arranged for the
piano, flute and guitar. Address ]. L. Pc
ters, No. 200, Broadway, New York.
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1867-12-19
FURNITUREWA ROOM

Picture Frames of ev-
kind. size or Quality, kept
on hand and made to order,
Looking Glasses, Looking Glass
Plate and Pictures. We would call at
tentiOn to our large stock of Coffns, con-
sisting of Pine, Whitewood, Cherry,
Chestnut and Black Walnut, any
one ofwhich we can furnish in
three hours time, trimmed
in any style to suit.
Metallic cases of any kind procured in
three hours time.
Feeling confident that with a liberal pat
ronage, we shall be alb le to keep up a First
Class establishment, we appeal to the peo-
pie of Eli county, to say if it is not better
to keep their money in circulation at home
than to send it off to the cities where if they
buy but little they are sure to get cheate
and pay agood round sum into the bargain.
Then let your motto be, never buy away
from home what can be had just as cheap at
home, and the cheapest place e to buy Furni.
tire in Western Pennsylvania is at H. H .
Thomas Ware. Rooms, Excelsior Building,
corner of Main and Depot streets, Rldgway,
Elk county Pa.
Oct. 81, 1867-1y. H. II. THOMAS.
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ORIGINAL, NATTRAL COLOR
is what you want and get by the use Of
" Barrott's Hair Restorative" which
took the Silver Medal.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-02-08
- ssaHne -'~hma--------------------
THE FATAL EXAMPLE.

An individual residing at, who was
promising Christian, universally esteemed
a good man by those among whom he resid-
ed, and who had been for years superiDtend-
ent of the Sabbath school there, was away
from home, and staying for short period In
a distant city.
With others, he one evening yielded to an
invitation to visit the theatre, not, however,
without some misgivings as to the propriety
OF his course. These, however, were over
come, and be went; but whether the act
was repeated, it is not known.
lie returned home thinking that act would
never be known to those among whom he
lived. But some years after be was sent to
visit sick and dying man. He went, sup
posing it was to admisister spiritual advice
and consolation. As he sat down by the
bedside, the dying man said TO him: "You,
sir, have led me to ruin my soul. Some
years since you were staying for short time
in - city. / was then living there, and
had often been tempted to visit the theatre,
but had been deferred by the conviction that
it was wrong and dangerous. On particu-
lar evening, as | stood in front Of the build
ing hesitating whether or not to go in, I saw
you 60 up the steps and enter. Immediate
Iy thought, II Mr.. ---, who is a mem
Der of the church, and was my Sabbath
school superintendent, can attend the thea
tire, | surely may instantly went in, was
fascinated by the performances, and contin-
ued to attend till all hesitation was gone,
and with it all concern for my soul. In this
state / am now; dreading the summons to
appear before God | felt must send for
you, to tell you the influence of your exam
pie. " Are there not other members of
churches who are setting such examples 2
Ponder the result-Bostoa Recorder.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-02-08
BLARNEY.

About four miles northwest of the city Of
Cork, in Ireland, is the small village of
Blarney, celebrated for the beauty of its en-
virons, and still more for the remains of an
ancient castle, In which is a Wondrous stone,
thought to possess the power of imparting
to any one who kisses it fluent, persuasive
and not oTer-honest tongue. The exact po-
sition of the stone in the ruins is matter
of dispute. Some saying that it is lying
loose on the ground others allege that it is
at the summit of the large square which
was originally the doion or keep of the cas-
tie while there are yet others who main
tain that it is inserted in the wall at such a
height that he who would kiss it must con-
sent to be suspended by the heels from itstop.
When or how it first got its singular reputa-
ton is not known; but the superstition con-
eerning it is firmly fixed in the minds Of the
Irish peasantry, hundreds of whom resort
to the castle every year for the purpose of
kissing a stone endued with property so
marvellous. 1t is said that in the early part
Of che seventeenth century, the lord of Cas-
tie Barney, having been taken prisoner by
the English, made repeated promises that
he would surrender the fortress; but when
ever the fulfllment of his pledges was de-
manded, he invented some smooth and
plausible excuse for delay and thus the
term blaraey became a byword, and was
used to denote soft, insinuating, and de.
ceitful manner of speech. Oar Boys and
Girls.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-02-08
THE EVENING BEFoRE WEDDING


"I'll tell you," continued her aunt TO
Louisa, two things which / have fully pro-
we'd. The first viii go far toward prevent
ing the possibility of my discord after mar
riage the second is the best and surest pre-
serVative of feminine character"
Tell me, said Louisa, anxiously.
The first is this Demand of your Bride
groom, as soon as the marriage ceremony is
over, solemn VOW, and promise yourself,
never, even in Jest, to dispute or express
any disagreement. / tell you never for
what begins IN mere bantering, viii lead to
tation at one another's words. Mutual for
bearance is the great secret of domestic
happiness IF you have erred confess it
freely, even if confession cost you some
tears Farther promise faithfully and SOL
emnly, never upon any prctext or excuse
TO have any secrets or concealments
from each other, but to keep your private
affairs from father, mother, brother, sister
and the world. Let them be known only to
each other and your God. Remember that
any third person admitted into your conf
dence becomes party to stand between you
and will naturally side with one or the 9TH
er. Promise to avoid this, and renew the
VOW upon every temptation. 1t will pre-
serve that perfect confidence, that union
which viii indeed make you as one. O., if
the newly married would but practice this
spring of connubial peace, how many
unions would be happy which are now mlser-
able Nickerb0ckeF.
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VICTOR EMANUEL PENpIcTURED.

[vcnice Nov. l2) Correspondence Boston Post ]
Victor Emanuel now appears strong and
robust He is of rather full habit, and
of quite forid complexion, which would
give rise to the inference that when he
came to die he would prefer appolexy to any
other form of translation. His skin Is
rough and his expression somewhat coarse.
His forhead is low, though somewhat
narrow and retreating. lie gives one the
impression of man of unrefned tastes
and sensual appetites This is said to be
the fact. His features are not heavy or
dull in their outlines but show strong COM
mon sense, energy and perseverance. When
he smiles, they are lit up with a genial hu-
NOR and sturdy honesty, as one who could
and would be all things to all men, and then
none seems more gracious and anxious to
please than he. His enormous moustaches
| and imperial, that have made his face so
well known and easily recognized, give his
couutenance peculiar character and finish
that one never forgets. He is kiugly in
mien, with general dignity Of manner and
attitude that show him conscious OF his
| high decent and the responsibility OF his
He Is evidently sensible of the cares Of
empire, and disposed willingly TO assume
| his share or the burden. 1hougn gehtle-
| manly in his bearing, he strikes one as so,
not from natural refinement, but rather
| from the stern requirements OF etiquette,
the coptagion of courtly atmosphere, and
the air of reverential Difference that he al
ways breathes. The cares Of Office. and its
ceremonies as well, are distasteful to him,
and he is never lavish of his presence
where this can be avoided. He does not
try to win the favor of the people BY oonde'
cension, and here, at Venice, some dissatls-
faction has been expressed by his neglect &C
acknowledge, in any form, the lncessant ano
Jsilv dem onstrations of popular regard thai
he receives. He seldom even raises his hat
and shows himself no more than he car
helm. In this he is perfect Bolingbroke
and thus it is that when he does appear j
public, his presence ''sheweth like feast.
| He has strong taste for manly par a'
wherever his body is, his SOU Lhat 9
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-02-08

VoICEs-WHAT THEY INDICATE There
are light quick surface voices, that involun-
tarily seem to utter the slang, ut won't do
to tie to-" The mans voice may assure
you of his strength of purpose and reliability
vet the tone contradicts his speech,
Then there are low, deep, strong voices,
where the words seem ground out, as if the
man owed humanity grudge, and meant
to pay it some day. The mans opponents
may well tremble, and his friends may trust
his strength Of purpose and ability to act.
There is the course, boisterouS, dictatorial
tone, invarishly adopted BY vulgar persons,
who have not sufficient cultivation to under
stand their own insignihcance,
There is the incredulous tone that is full
of a covert sneer, of a secret You can
dupe me- intonation.
There is the whining, beseeching voice,
that says, 'sycophant" as plainly as if it
uttered the word. 1t cajoles and fatters
you--its words II love you; admire you;
you are everything you should be. =
Then thereis the tender, musical, compass
sionate voice, that sometimes goes with
sharp features, but always with genuine
benevolenee.
Ifyou are full of affectation and pretence
your goina preolaima IL.
If YOU are full of honesty and strength OF
purpose your voice procialms 1t.
If vou are cold and calm, and firm, and
consistent or tickle, and foolish and decep-
tive, your voice will be equally truth telling.
You cannot wear mask without its being
known that you are wearing one.
You cannot change your voice from
natural tone without its being known that
you are doing SOL AgAes Leonard.
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aai4fellau&oMa.
DANIEL WEBS sTER.

The last number of the North american
Recie1o contains an article on Daniel Web
ster, from the pen Of Mr.. Parton, which is
not in the usual vein Of Observation-Disclosures
of that eminent man. The sketch may be
true. 1t certainly does not want piquancy
10 command it to general perusal. Ofthe
great statesman, Mr.. Parton asserts:
Webster leading trait was his enormous
physical magnetism. His presence over
whelmed criticism. His intimacy fascina
ted it. Fidgetty men were quoted by his
majestic calm. Women were spell bound
by it. 1t gave the public sense of repose.
When he passed up or down State street,
with an arm behind bis back, business was
brought to a stand still Webster was never
a student de absorbed knowledge, but
did not work for il. In Latin he was excel
led by some of his own class. Greek be
never enjoyed. For mathematics he had
no taste. At college he was only an omniy
erous reader. lie barely passed muster in
the recitation room as q student. His
whole college life shows that he was formed
to use the product OF other mems toll, not
to add to the common fund. At the same
time, be was an innocent young man. lis
wild oats were not sown in the days of his
youth He was always under the influence
of others Nature made him not to lead,
but to follow In the early flush and yigor
of his life, be gave thousand evidences of
q good heart and of virtuous habits, but not
one Of a Superior understanding. The total
absence Of che skeptieal spirit betrayed his
want of boldness and originality. In q
period of transition, no young man of atruly
eminent intellect accepts his father creeds
without first calling them in question. But
no new light ever illumined the mind Of
Daniel Webster. As soon as he came Of
age, he joined the Congregational Church.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-02-08
2'petflg.
THE LANGUAGE or FLOWERS.
By AN AMATEUR.


In a garden nook, by vide spreading yew,
A stingy old Nettle and lockwood once grew +;
They were slipping the dew, and between you
They mixed it with scandal as ladies do tea,
Il cant think. my dear Dock " the old Net
tie began,
f'why the Rose has been always a fayorite
with man
Her breath very sweet, we all must allow it
And true she has beauty, at least folks avow
But then she's so vain, she thinks all must
adore her,
And that such as we ought to fall down before
Her greatest delight is, you may see by her,
To be foudled and kissed by each fop passing
And her dress is the oldest that ever was
seen,
She was throughout July mosssyictorine %
''Whilst little Miss Snowdrop,n replied Mad
am Dock,
"Comes out in the frost in white muslin
frock
And though she's so modest and hangs down
Young orocas @ and she were caught both in
one bed.
And that little mink too, so sicIsly and pale,
You know who | mean, dear Miss Lii of the
Vale,
So shy and retired, all her company shun,
So modest and humble you'd think her a
Yet her / once saw, and It augured no good,
Tete-a-tete in a nook with old solemn Monks
hood
Then there's Madam Poppy, SO vulgar and
red,
How gaiily and gaudy she dresses her head
She always looks sleepy and most people
think,
And quite believe it, she's given to drink
You. know Mrs. Pansy, with dark velvet
And face like to some you see carved out in
hear that she's lately came out in great
state,
And has wholly forgotten the old garden gate.
Madam Tulip last Sunday was splendidly
dressed
But then, dear, her characters none of the
best;
She is painted and powdered, but smell Of her
breath,
! am sure it viii sic1en you nigh unto death. :,
well, now then, IN tell YOU capital joke.
Mrs. Netiie replied and she laughed as she
"Here old Doll Daisy that lives in the dell,
Has daughter who's gone with my lady 10
dwell
She calls herself now by a high-sounding
name,
You wonld scarcely believe that from field
work she came.
She'd sister, you know, overturned by the
plough,
When Bobby Burns blubblered and made
such a row,
And there's those Geraniums a proud, idle
set;
Whilst we are abroad in the cold and the wet,
They dress themselves out in pinz, scarlet
and white,
Aud stare cut at the windows from morning
till night.
Those delicate gentry that came from abroad
1 know they are glad Of their bed and their
board
They boast of the sunshine OF Naples and
Rome,
If they don't like our climate why not stay at
home
Our lands oyerrun by such strangers as
these.
BY singers and dancers and poor refugees,
But It's time to be going the moons shining
bright,
And l cannot bear scandel. Good night,
ma'a good night