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Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-01-08

ssa- Skaters are, BY recent Yankee in-
venticn, to be made comfortable A YARN
skate" has been invented In slot in the
skate.stalk is inserted square ii. Of soap
stone, made rei-hot in the fire. 1t retains
warmth for some hours, and keeps the ska
ter foot in comfortable conditional sort
Of poEtabls stove, which is handy and o:feo-
five
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-01-08


ONLY A PEBBLE--On'y a pebble Oh
man, that stone which you thrust SO con.
temrtuously out Of your way is older than
all else on this earth. When the water.
under heaven were gathered together unto
one place, that pebble was there. Who car
tell US the story Of those FIRST days, when
the earth was in sore travail, when hel
heaving bosom he!ohed forth torrents Of fire,
vast avalanches of Kissing, seething water,
and volumes Of deadly vapors? When glow.
ing blazing streams OF lava threw a blood
red glare OH the silent, lifeless earth
and amid trembling and laundering that
shool; the frmament, thousand volcanoes
at cncelii up their isry heads, when ou.
Of the ioaming waters there rose suddenly
the rocky foundations, Of firm land, and
greeted the light that God had created ?
That pebble vas Lies frat oiI<pring Oh
earth. Tie Spirit Of God moved on the
waters, and life was hreathed 10 the very
gases that we're bid in The heart Of the vapory
globe. They Parted it love, lhep parted in
hate; they fed and they met. Atom Joined
atom; loving sisters kissed each other; and
this love, tie grea. child Of the Spirit 0.
each, brought forth its frs. fruit, the peb-
bic.
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-01-08

ns- John Bunyan had great dread of
spiritual pride; and once, after he had
preached a very fine sermon, and his friends
crowded round to shake him by the hand,
while they expressed the utmost admiration,
of his eloqnence, he interrupted them say
ing: SAY, you need not remind me Of that,
for the devil told me of it before | was out
OF the pulpit
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-01-08
Republican EDcCency.

Wendell Phillips, the ioul-moutbcd lead
er of the Jacobin party who wanted every
body hung for talking against the President,
in Lincoln's timc now uses the following
disgraceful language Of Andrew johnson:
"Where monkey is the God, what must
be the priests?" II the lackcy who bloom.
cd out into Democrat only after long and
futless efforts to make slavc.driveri admit
him into their societyif the drunkard Of
the 4th Of March--.he ridiculous swinger
round the circie--thc bloody mobocrat Of
New Orleans The foul.mouthcd dcmagogue
of February 22--the shameless pardon bro.
kcr--the Kip Van Winkle who wakes up in
1867 to palm of upon US, for Message,
some of the unused manuscripts Of Pierce
or Buchanan--if the coxcomb who,e whole
intellectual force consists Of u prejudice
which the blood of hundred fights has
washed out of every honorable soul-if the
second hand rebel who undertakes 70 swag-
yer in Davis cast.of clothes-if this is the
conuueror, how shall we describe the three
score Republicans. Master shadows and
Andrew Aguecheeks who disgrace the shame
less consistency Of their Democratic brothers
in the rebel l09 of the late vote?
A little of "old Abe's" panacea for "ihe
life Of the nation" or a little Of Wendell S
own remedy Of hemp pulling, would do this
dirty. .mouthcd traitor about as much justice
Is anything johnson could administer tc
him.
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-01-08

=
! SAD MlsrAXE. % n Wednesday morn.
ing OF last week sad affair occurred in
Fast Mauch Chunk under the following cir.
cumstacces: Early in the morning man
named Dugan with bis wife attended service
in the Catholic church in this borough, and
left a, home little girl aged about three
years, in the bed asleap, and an elder broth
er to watch over her. During the parent 8
absence the boy began playing With matches
and finally set fire to the bed in which his
little sister was lying asleep. About the
time tie bed clothes we're in blaze the Ga
ther opene! the door and without hesitation
BUNDLED the burning clothes and pitched
them into TIE street and returned to look
for his children but could op!y discover the
boy, he was struck dumb with terror, the
thought struck him that the little CIR! IVES
wrapped in the burning bed clothes and
rushing out discovered to his horror the little
one in the midst Of the nearly consumed
pile and dead. His feelings and that Of the
mother may be imagined but oonnot lie de-
scybed. This is another sad warning for
parents never to leave small children alone
--Carton Dsmocrnt.
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-01-08

Hta. 1t seems to be settled tia; Hen.
Thos A. Hendricks will lie nominated for
Governor by the Democratic State Conven.
ton Of Indiana, which meets on the Sth OF
January William Il. Holman, who has
been spoken of in connection with the Sec
second place on the ticket, il understood to
have declined the honor.
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-01-08

TO- Cuarriea of marble Of remarkable
quality and texture havs recently been opened
in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. I:
is said to be superior to the Payian and Ser
ravezza marble Of Italy.
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-01-08

kD~ A young lady went outwith rather
tim,d beau sleighing, one evening, and COM
placently remarked to him that she seldom
wen, out sleighing but what she got chaps
on the lips. The young man took the hint
and chspped
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-01-08

sa5- 'yhen l goes shoppin,' said an
old lady, II alters ask for what ] wants, and
if they have it, and it's suitable, and l feel
inclined to buy it, and it S cheap, and cant
be got for less, most alters takes i: with
out bamperiag sboat it all day, rs .aome
peoplc do"
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-01-08

nea- Josh Billigs says there are but few
sights in this life more sublime and pathetic
than to rec poor but virtuous young man,
full of Christian fortituda, struggling to grow
a nloustache.
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-01-08

The ELASTIC EGG. Take a good and
sound egg, place it in strong vinegar and
allow it to remain twelve hours; it will then
become soft and elastic. In this state the
egg can be squeezed into a tolerably wide
mouthed bottle; when in it should be COW
cred with water having some SODA it. In
few hours this preparation will restore the
egg nearly toits original sol!diy, after which
the liquid should 10 poured Of. aad the
bottle dried. Keep it as curiosity, to
puzzle your friends for an explanation how
the egg vas laid in the bottle,
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-01-08

eS~ The Boston Post says woman was
banished from town by the authorities oI
New Haven, because she allowed 3 man,
not her husband, to kiss her, but this was
in ls43, nowadays things work differently
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-01-08

Bs' ''My son" said an affectionate moth
er to her son-who resided at a short dis
tance ard expected to be married very socn
-''you are getting very thin." Eyes.
mother" he replied when como next
time you will he able to zee MY rib
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-01-08

E&~ An imperiinent fellow asked gen
,leman at public gathering why he had
shaved off his side whiskers, and was ans
wered. that to meet some men he required
more ''cheek."
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-01-08

psa, A down east girl was asked, not loog
since, to unite herself to brisk lad, who
named May in his proposals. The lady ten
deily hinted that May was an unluoky month
for marrying. "Well, make is June then, "
honestly replied the swain, anxious to &C.
oommodate. The damsel paused moment,
cast down her eyes, and said, with a blush
wouldn't April do as well"
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-01-08

t@y" A dlapidatcd old darkey in Mont
gomery, Ala, while watching the monkeys
in menagerie in that city, spoke thusly ::
Dem children got too much sense to come
out OF dat cage white men cut dar tails
off and set 'em to votn' and maxim consti-
towtions."
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-01-08

Es" At conference meeting recently, q
countryman gave it as his opinion THAT II
men were not born totally depraysa, they
becameso, pretty middlin' early"
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-01-08

r~ Representative Ashley, Of Ohio has
written a letter, in which he deprecates and
denies the current char.as that he ever pub
ioly accused President johnson Of any COM
plicity in the assassination plot.
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-01-08

s0- "Why do you always buy second
class ticket p asked gentleman ofa miser.
because there is no third class ticket, "
was the reply Of the latter.
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-01-08

sy Jacob SchoE, IN old citizen Of Bel.
vile, Illinois, stabbed and killed both his d.
vorced wife and himself on Thursday.
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-01-08

ha- When does man take wiper to
his bosom ? When he puts handkerchief
in his breast pocket.
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-01-08

Eg The girl who sang, 'sOh, Charlie is
my darling" saw him one night with an.
other feminine and don't sing it as much as
she did,
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-01-08

nar Prentice thinks that Radicals in Con-
gress assembled would do we'll to deny the
toft impeachment
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-01-08

EsJ~ Josh Billings tTuthfully remarks
that trying to live on the reputation of a
dead grandfather is just about as enter
prisipg as trying to hat,h out rotten eggs
under tin wcaihercock."
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-01-08
BTOOMSBURC. COLUMBIA co, PA, WEDNESDAY, JAN
right, for it seems to me that every man, be
he rich or poor, ought to have some occu'


he rich or poor, ought to have some occu'
patton"
Then, us she noticed her lovers grave
look, she added, soItly
"Ncyer mind I'll wait for you, Luke"
Luke Jordan suddenly disappeared from
his accustomed haunts, much to the sur
prise of his gay associates. Bat, where
ever he went, he carried with him in his ex.
lie these words and which were tower Of
strength to his soul, "l'll wait for You
Luke ~
One pleasant sunshiny morning, late in
October, us farmer BiyeDs was popping up
the grape vine in his front yard, that threat
ened to break down with the weight Of its
luxurious burden, a nea, looking cart drove
up, from which Luke Jordan alighted, with
quick, elastic spring, quite in contrast to
his former easy, leisurely movements.
"Good morning, Mr.. B'ivcns, under
stood that you wanted to buy some butter
tubs and cider-tarrels think have some
that will just suit you
Whose make are they p inquired the
old man, as Opening the gate, he paused by
the wagon.
mime" replied Lake, with an air OF
pardonahlc pride; 'and ! challenge any
cooper in the State to beat them
Mr.. B!iyens examined them critically, one
by one.
They'll do," he said, coolly, as he set
down the last Of thcIot. "What will you
take Cor them 2
what asked you for six months ago
to-day your daughter, sir. "
The roguish twinkle in the old mans
eycs br0aiened into smile.
You've got the right metal in you after
all, " he cried. Come in, lad-eomc in, |
shouldn't wonder if we made a trade, aAcr
all.
Nothing 10th, Luke oboye1.
"NoIly!" said Mr.. Bliycns, thru3tiIg h.s
head into the kitchen door.
Molly trippel ont into the entry. The
round, white arms were barred above the el.
bow, and bore traces Of the -four she had
iJeon sitting. Hcr dress was neat ging-
ham, over whichNas tied blue checked
apron; but she looked as Winning ard
lovely Us she always did wherever aAc was
.ouad
She b!usLcd and smiled as she saw Lake
and then turning her eyes upon her father,
waited, dutiiu!iy, to hear what he had to
say.
The Old man regarded his daughter for
moment with Quzzical look.
"Mo!ly, this young mayhap you'v
seen him belorc-has brought INC lot Of
tubs and barrels, all of his own make-a
right good article too. lie asks a pretty
steep price for 'em, but if you are willing
to give it, well and good I; and bark ye, NY
girl, whatever bargain you make yourfa;her
wil ratiiy'
As Mr.. Blivens said this, he considerably
stepped out Of the room, and we will follow
his example. But the kind Of bargain the
the young people made Gun readily be con-
iccturcl by the speedy wedding that fc.-
lowed.
j.uke Jordan TUNED his attention to the
study Of medicine, Of which profession he
became a useful and influential member
but every year, on the anniversary Of his
marriage, he delights his tather-in-lav by
some specimen Of the hanlicgait by which
he won what he declares to be "the lest and
dearos, wife in the world
---p W.
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Exrru,or's aud Administrators Soira. ...... .a0D
Auditors Sniicp............ ....... $50
Uher advertisements inserted according tuspcciai
cnnirr i.
cci IL per line.
Tran.i,nt advertisements payable in adv ancc all
others due after h. frti insertion.
r-y' OfFICE-In Shivc's biock, Cor. Of Main dan
iron STREETS.
address. w. W. J"oHf.
Bloom sburg, Columbia County. Pa
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-01-08

nea- My dcsr-An expression used BY
man and wife n the commencement Of 2
quarrel
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-01-08

/
HANoKERCHlEF FLIRTAIloNs. Every
day We see young ladies flirting their cam
bccs to young men who are on the street.
We also have been satisfied that these ''firt-
ings," eant.Sone!lias, AMI in an exchange
wc inu The following solution to the Diys-
terry, and publish it, that those living in
ignorance may be thoroughly booked up
and able to read the sign thus given:
Drawing across the lips desirous of get
ting acquainted; drawing across the eyes
am sorry; dropping-we will be friends
twirling in both hands-indiifersnc draw
ing across the cheek Il love you drawing
through the hands-I hate you; letting it
rest on the right cheek-yes; letting it rest
on the left cbeek--no; twirling in left hand
Il wish to get rid ofyou; twirling in right
hanl-I love another; folding it wish to
speak with you; over the shoulder follow
me- opposite corners in both hands, wait
for me drawing across the forehead we
are watched; placing on right ear-you
have changed; placing IN left earl have a
message for you; letting it remain on the
eyes---you are cruel; winding round the
fore. .finger-1 am engaged winding around
the third fnger-I am married.
A MEDICAL OPINION. unfortunate
man, who had never drank water enough TO
warrant disease, was reduced TO such a state
of dropsy that consultation Of physicians
WAS held upon his case. They agreed tap
ping was necessary, and the poor patient
was invited to submit to the operation,
which ne seemed inclined to do in spite Of
he entreaties Of his son, a boy Of seven years
Old.
20 father, father do not let them tap
you,' said the young hopeful do any
thing, but do not let them tap you"
"Why, my dear, it will do me good, and
I shall live long in health TO make you hap
py."
"No, father, no you will not. There
never was anything tapped in our house that
lasted longer than q week."
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-07-02
In the District Court of the United
States for the District Of South

:; IN 6dNhRCPI
n the. matter of HARRIS LEVIN,
i JOSEPH DAVID and LEVI EPSTEIN,
Copartnors, by whom petition for adju.
dication of Bankruptcy was filed on the
q, 9Th day of May, A. D. 1868, in said Court.
This is to give notice that on the 9th day
OF May, A. D. 1868, Warrant in Bank
rnptcy was issued against the estat. Of
Harris Levin, Joseph David and Levi Ep-
stein, Copartners, of Columbia, in the
District Of Richland, and State of South
Carolina, who have been adjudged Bank.
rupts, on their own petition; that the pay
ment of any debts and delivery Of any
property belonging to said bankrupts, to
them or for their use, and the transfer of
any property by them, are forbidden by
law; that meeting of the creditors of the
said bankrupts. to prove their debts, and
TO choose one or more Assignees of their
estate. will be held at Court of Bank
ruptcy. to be holden at tho Office of Flick
ling & Pope, Columbia, South Carolina,
before Henry Summer, Register, on the
23d day OF JULY, A. D. 1868, at 10 O'Clock
A. Nj. j. p. M. EPPING,
U. S. Marshal as Messenger.
By GEORGE LARSEN,
June "a So Deputy Messenger.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-07-02
Y b COLUMBIA. c. THURSDAY MORNING July 1895
SPECIAL NOTICES.

. "hIANHOOD."-Anot New Medical
Pamphlet from the pen of DR.. Curtis. The
Medical Times says. of this work: isThis
valuable treatise on the cause and cure of
premature decline shows how health is
impaired through secret abuses of youth
and manhood, and how easily regained. It
gives clear synopsis of the impediments
to marriage. the cause and effects of ner-
vous debility, and the remedies therefor" !"
A pocket edition of the above will be for
warded on receipt of Elk stamps, by ad-
dressing Doctor Curtis. No. 1S9 F street,
D. G. Nav 271v
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The Chateau Lafitte Estate. so
celebrated for its delicious wines,
which have been so large an article
of importation, at New York, is to be
sold this month at the neat fixed
price of $1.O00.OOO. Grape vines
and strawberry beds are good invest
ments in these, latter days. A Ger
man wine-grower. in Los Angeles,
california, has just been offered
S50, 600 cash for one-fourth of a
little tract that cost him only 81 900
lnS1S5O.sf ri Yes.@ 4N .,...
Among the ynluables of the Papal
treasury is cameo, bearing, accord
ing to tradition, a portrait of Jesus
Christ, said TO have been executed
by command of Tiberius Caesar, con-
temporary of the Messiah. A sculptor
IN Rome has lately succeeded in
executing o bust from the same,
which has caused some commotion,
and the Pope has sent him
commemorative gold medal, accom-
panied by aletter of thanks.
Shooting Niagara is feat not to
be left to the pens of authors alone.
There is o Canadian at Buffalo who
wagers $500 that he will 90 over
the Falls of Niagara with perfect
safety ina boat of India rubber. He
is q bouncer.
One cattle rancho in Texas is fifty
miles in extent-the number of head
is 100, 600, and 10000 are sent to
market every year, enough to supply
the New York market six weeks.
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MENTAL Observation-Disclosures 4

preston is disease of the nervous svs-
tenn, and of all the ills flesh is heir to it is
the one that excites the least sympathy.
1t is subject of frequent jests, and is
called by various derisive terms; but, al
though it is often laughed at, it is not
easy to laugh the patient out of the belief
that his ills arc all real, for it is real dis
order-the general features of which are
constant fear, anxiety and gloom. The
external senses, as we'll as the mental
faculties, often manifest symptoms of de-
rangement. Noise, as of falling water,
and ringing in the ears, are complained
OF, while black specks and fiery sparks
frequently fit before the vision. Adnoni-
tlons like these should not he disrcgarGcd.
as they may, if neglected, terminate in
insanity. The seat of the disease is in the
brain and nervous system, and to control
the malady it is necessary to use power
full tonic and Alternative, which will correct
and tone those organs without inflaming
the brain. This is the secret of tho sue.
cess of HOSTETTER'S STOMACH BIT
TIERS in cases of this kind, for which it Ia
the safest as we'll as the best of restora
tives.
In fact, it is the only pure and reliable
tonic stimulant known. Many nostrums.
purporting to be tonics, are puffed up from
Tune to time in the newspapers, but the
sufferer had better let them alone. Hos
letters Stomach Bitters has proven itself
by many years of trial, to be in every re-
spect what it is represented to be.
juno "a i6
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Summer Beverages. &c.

WILL open Monday morning, cask
wv French Table Claret, 9 barrels
Mc%a Cider, &c cascs C..aarroott ''S3t 81. Jul;c;.
Medoc," cases Rhine Wine, Hochheimer
d Liefbraumilch; 1 quarter, ,cask Xemenes
sherry, quarter cask Madeira, quarter
cask Amontilado Sherry, 10 barrels N'nis-
key, assorted qualities; 1 puncheon Hol-
Land md Gin Prince of Oranges" quarter
cask BIaokberry Brandy, very fine; Tin
garl, Hostetter's, Carocoa and Stomach
Bitters.
!, FRIavori1g RNsn EXTRACTS. Pine Apple, vanil,
Raspberry; all of the best quality.
French Mushrooms, Mushroom Catsup
worcestershire Sauce; Picked and Canned
Oysters, Peach, Pine Apple, &c.
Italian Maccaroni and Vermecelli.
Fresh Egg, Butter, Cream, Soda and
Prime Goshen Butter, Smoked Salmon
and Orange Brand Hams received weekly:
and together with all other concomitants
OF Jsrst class Grocery Store, offered at
lowest market rates for cash.
june Ii GEORGE SYMMERS
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-07-02
In the District Court of the United
states for the District of South

IN BANKR UPT,CY.
the matter of PETER B. GLASS,
Il Bankrupt, by whom a petition for ad-
Indication Of Bankruptcy was filed on the
81, 18th day of May, A: D. 1868, in said Court.
This Is to givo notice that on the S.h day
OF May, A. D. 1868, Warrant in Bank,
ruptcy was issued against the estate of
Peter B; Glass, of Columbia, in tho Dis
trict of Riehland, and State of South Caro-
lima, who has been adjudged a Bankrupt
Oh his own petition; that the payment of
any debts and delivery of any property
belonging to said bankrupt, to him or for
N. his .u;se' and the transfer of any property
oy him, are forbidden by law; that a meet
ing OF the creditors of the said Bankrupt,
to prove their debts, and to choose one or
more Assignees of his estate, will be held
at Court Of Bankruptcy, to be holden at
the office of Ficlling & Pope, Columbia,
South Carolina, before Henry Summer,
Register, neg on the 23d day of JULY, A. D.
lSGS, at II o'clock A. NJ.
J. P. NJ. EPPING,
U. s. Marshal as Messenger.
By GEORGE LARSEN,
June ~ 50 Deputy Messenger
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STITCHING

nONE on the Sewing Machine, (Wheeler
~ Il Wilson's,) at the Ladies' Indus
trial Association" LESSONS will also be
gwen. on the same machine, to such ladies
as desire it, between the houre of 9 a. m.
to 10 a. m. Fer terms, apply at he
May 10 ASSOCIATION"
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GREAT BARGAINS

NNHE ladies Of tho Industrial Association
IL being. compelled to remove from their
present depository, have determine d to
offer their stock of READY-MADE OF 9TH
ING at very reduced prices. The public
are invited to call at once and examine
them: Ladies, gentlemen and children
can all be supplied. Jnne 12