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Middletown transcript., 1868-04-11
A Strange story.

Strange stories have been from time to
time related of jewels, rings, and even
watches, found in fishes, when bought and
opened, and subsequently returned to their
owners. Whether or not these stories be
true, we of course, cannot say, but VIC
vouch for the entire truth of the following
related by Il clergyman himself the hero oi
the story, to IL wondering circle of listen
ers. Though expectant of something
strange as Il fnaie, they were by no means
prepared for the actual denoucmcnt:
q 1t was one summer twilight" said he
"that, standing on rustic bridge which
my fathers house, [ won from the girl !
had long loved the promise to be my wife.
She was something of a coquette and had
a rival in the field so, to make the matter
sure to myself and evident to others, l
drew from he hand ring which she had
often declared she would only give to her
betrothed love and transferred it to my
own finger.
1t was my mothers engagement ring
said she, half in earnest, and half playful
ly, "and there is superstition connected
wit it; We are engaged, but if you lose it,
in any way, the engagement is broken.
So take good care of it."
Some weeks after, she went away on a
visit, and then my great consolation was
to haunt that favoritc spot on the bridge
w"'@'', had been our trystirg place. once
iruning over the railing, and thinking OF
our betrothal took from my finger the
treasured ring, and gazed fondly on the
initials-her's as well as her mothers
engraved within. In attempting to re-
place it the golden circle fell from my
grasp and disappeared in the waters be-
low.
i" Only a lover under similar circum-
stances can imagine how felt. Day and
night | mourncd disconsolatc, my lost
treasure, and my great dread was her re-
turning and finding the ring missing. Yet
strange to say, l had singular presentment
or intuition that should recover it, though
by what means | had no idea.
"Not long after, fishing in the same
stream, some distance below the bridge, |
fell to thinking of my lost ring. If could
fish it up-and just then there was quiv-
er, tug, pull, ana a struggle at my
line, and after some play drew out a
large, fine trout. At the sight of him the
thouht suddenly and unaccountably flashed
into my mind that the ring-my lost ring
was to be, found in his body. 1 cannot
account for the feeling, but l know it was
heightened into almost a, conviction when,
upon grasping the victim l perceived on
a portion of his body singular protuber-
ance, and felt there beneath the skin some
thing like hard foreign substance.
II seized my large pocket clasp-knife
Eagerness had made me cruel, yet not
more so than if | had left my victim to die
a slow and lingering death. l cut off his
head, and then, with trembling hand,
ripped open his body and explored the
suspicious protuberance. My knife graz
ed against something hard, and-yes,
caught the glitter of some shining sub
stance! Imagine my feelings when, with
beating heart and trembling hand, drew
forth"
1.-The ring, uncle % breathless inquired
Nellie.
"No, my dear. Only piece of green
glass !'
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-11

How Soon FORGOTTEN. SO lately dead
so soon forgotten. IT'S the way of the
world. Men take us by the hand, and are
anxious about the health of our bodies,
and laugh at our jokes, and we really
think, like the fly on the wheel, that we
have something to- do with the turning Of
the earth. Some. day we die and are bu-
ried. The sun does not stop for our fu-
neral; everything goes on as usual; we
are not missed on the streets, men laugh at
others jokes one or two hearts feel the
wounds of affiiction, one OF two members
still hold our names and forms. But the
crowd moves in the daily circle, and in
three days the great wave of time sweeps
over our steps and washes out the last YES
tige of our lives.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-11

SwIPT's SATIRE oSssA ER.-Dean
Swift having dined with rich miser,
pronounced the following grace after din
ner:
"Thanks for this miracle ii is no less,
Than finding mamma in the wilderness;
In midst of famine we have found relief,
And seen the. wonders of chine of beefl
Chimueys have smoked that never smoked be-
fore,
And we have dincd where we shall dine no
more"
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-11

The PEACH BoRER-It is stated IN au-
thorityd een,ed reliable that TO externinate
the peach borer it is only necessary to
pour small quantity of common sperm
oil on the bark of the trees, close to tho
roots, without disturbing the earth. If
the scaly bug infests the bark Of your trees,
rub them with an oiled swab, and il will
be destroyed also. Oil is the most effec-
tual poison for insects. 1t closes their
spiracles or breathing holes, on the sides
of their bodies. Essential oils, such as
camphor and turpentine, kill or drive awav
insects for the same reason, and not be.
cause their odor is ruugcnt,
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-11

The last story.is of two dogs who fell to
fighting in saw mill. In the course of
the tusslc, one of the dogs went plump
against saw in rapid motion, which cut
him in two instantly, the hind legs ran
away, but the fore legs continued the fight
and whipped the other dog. We will not
vouch for the truth of this.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-11
Srlett poetrp.
From, The atlantic Monthly.
APRIL.
BY MISS II. II. HUDSON.

April has searched the winter land,
And found her petted flowers again
She kissed them to unfold their leaves,
She coaxed them with sun and rain,
And filled the grass with green content
And made the weeds and clover vain.
Her fairies climb the naked trees,
And set green caps on every stalk:
Her primroses peep bashfully
From borders Of the garden walk;
And in the reddening maple toys
Her blackbird gosSips sit and talk.
She greets the patient evergrcens,
She gets a store of ancient gold;
Gives tasseled presents TO the breeze,
And teaches rivers songs of old
Then shakes the trees with stolen March winds
And laughs TO hear the cuckoo scold.
Sometimes to fret tue sober sun,
She pulls the clouds across his face;
But finds the snow drift in the woods,
Grows meek again and prays his grace;
Waits till the last white wreath is gone,
And drops arbutus in'the place.
Her crocuscs and violets
Give all the world gay Good year p
Tall irises grow tired Of green,
And get themselves purple gear
And Tiny buds that lie asleep
On hill ana held her summons near.
She rocks the saucy meadow cups;
The sunsets heart anew she dies;
She fills the dusk of deepest woods
With vague sweet sunshine and surprise,
And wakes the pcriwinkles up
To watch her with their wide, blue eyes.
At last she deems her work is done,
And finds a willow rocking chair,
Dons spcctacles of apple buds,
korchief and cap of almonds rare
And sits very grandmother,
Shifting her sunshine-needles there. =.
And when she sees the deeper sun
That lshers in the happy May,
She sighs to think her time is past,
Aud weeps because she cannot stay,
And leaves her tears upon the grass,
And turns her face, and glides away.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-11

Some person asked Charles James Fox
what was the meaning of that passage in
the Psalms, He clothed himself with
cursing as with garment" The mean
ing" said he, q think is clear enough,
the man had habit of swearing"
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-11

Self-help is the best help in the world
when once a man applies to it he will not
apply to any other help. A work man, if
he devote himself to the special duty Of
making home happy, and of improving
his condition, will soon raise himself a
bove what demagogues call the oppressed
Glasses.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-11

An editor, noticing the decease of a
wealthy gentleman, observes: He has
died regretted by numerous circle of
friends, and leaving u widow as disconso-
late as any widow need be who has obtain
ed the uncontrolled possession of five
thousand per annum. More than twenty
young men have sent letters of coincidence
to her."
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-11
SIIO
d

A poor fellow protested to his lady love
that his two eyes hadn't come together all
night for thinking about her. Very like
ly, replied the sweet plague of his life,
4" for l see your nose is still between
them"
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-11

A crusty old batchelor, not liking the
way his landlady's daughter had of apPro-
priating his hair oil, filed the bottle with
liquid glue the day before ball to which
the girl was invited. She staid at home
in consequence.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-11

CURE FOR Sore THROAT Mix quar-
ter of an ounce of saltpeter. finely pulver-
ized with three ounces Of pure honey.
Dilute it with vinegar, and use it as a gar
gle. Or take small spoonful of it into
the mouth, occasionally, and let it dissolve
slowly.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-11

There is Gaelic proverb: " If the best
mans faults were written on his forehead,
it would make him pull his hat over his
eyes"
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-11

LEGAL.-If possession is nine points of
the law, what is the tenth ?-Disappoint-
ment, and it is as big as the nine put to-
gethcr, and much more common.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-11

A young woman being asked by a pol
itician which party she was most in favor
of, replied that she prferred wedding
party.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-11

Many woman thinks she can do moth
ing without husband, and when she get.
one, finds she can do nothing with him.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-11

Ask yourself before speaking ill of any
man first, is it right? second, is it kind !
third, is it necessary?
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-11

The power of emphasis and punctuation,
rs well illustrated by the following, in
which the comma changes the whole sense
of the sentence:
Let the toast be dear woman.
Let the toast be, dear woman.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-11

A little boy at Sunday school being
asked, What was the chief end of man y!
replied, The end what's got the head on
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-11

Nary red" has given place, since the
introduction of nieklcs, to Mary Indian
head"
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-11

Why are ladies' dresses about the waist
like general meeting? Because there is
a gathering there.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-11

The room for improvement is said to be
the largest room in the world.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-11

Medical men report that the only bust
ness not stsgnant is the nursery business.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-11

Beer fills many bottle, and the bottle
fills many bier,
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-11

Lead for pencils is procured at, Eas-
ton, Pa,
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-11

An ingenious cobbler, who is known as
a man of few words, hit upon the following
plan to save expense in painting all the
letters of " Shoe Shop"
L
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-03-12
DR.. fuckers Visits.

From Nov Goth, to June 4tb, 1868.
WASHINGTON - Wilson House, Nov!
Goth to 22d, at noon; Jan. 10th to 18th,
at noon; Feb 26th to 29th, at noon;--
April 18th to 18th, at noon; May 9th
TO 29th, at noon.
OIRCLEVILLE-Pickawny House; Nov.
2lth; Jan. 18th; March ID, April 2Othi
May 30th; NIL day each visit
GREENFIELD - sherman House, Nov
18th Jan. L 9Th; March 9Th; April gath
June Ath.f t4 tILI
Dr.. Tucker, MS is well known, has visit
ed the above places about ten years. His
important cures and candid dealidg has
given him large practice and he pledges
TO his patients the same diligence and
lnthfulness in the future.
DR.. fuckers great success is too well
known to require further remarks, de
treats all diseases of the Throat--Lungs--
Heart-Liver-B Bowels-Kidnies = Blood
Nerves. DC, as speciality,
Examines jrce and charges one half less
than any othel Physician. 43. /
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-03-12
CHRONIC DISEASES!
Esnecinlly those Of Females.

-
Diseases Of the Ear and Eye, Deafness,
Otorrhoea, blindness, Sore Eyes, Scrofula
in oil liza various forms and complications
Nervous Diseases Of every kind, Affections
ftho Throat aud Lungs, Liver Complaint,
Dyspepsia, Sick Hoadache, Affections Of
the Stomach and Bowels, Kidneys and
Urinary Organs, Rheumatism, Neuralgia,
Heart Diseases and Sexual Debility, Sper.
motorrhooa, Gonorrhoca, Syphilis, and all
the forms Of skin disease, The various
forms Of Dropsy Erysipelas, Epilepsy,
Fstula, and Piles ofeyory form, Prolapsus
utor, storllty, Leueorrhoea, Suppression,
and Ill the forms of Female irregularity,
will receive special attention, rrsa
eg OFFICE one door West Of the Will
son House
Where one or the other can bo found at all
times unless professionally absent
Consultation at Office Free.
They will-visit patients ifrequesled,
March ~, 1861. lS-tf,
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-03-12
).PAssENG'R Aoo'N. AND FR'T
LEAyE NTRAN ARy, 1900 PgAf.
WARRINGTON 2.32p N. Nv w ] 100 A. NJ.
Medica1 Notice.

On. e. CONE may be consulted at the
following times and places;
In Washington, Attn Wilson House, on
Tuesdays, after the express train arrives
going West, until the train goes west on
Wednesday, December 3, Jan. 7; Feb. II;
March II; April 2l
DR. CONE cures sl forms of Chronic
Diseases, as Dyspepsiain IN al its various va
rioties; all diseases of theLuhgs and Air
Passages, as Laryngitis, Bronchitis and
Consumption; all diseases of the Kidney,
Liver, Pancreas, and the Glands generally;
AN diseases of the Heart, Blood and Blood
Vessels; all diseases Of the Brain and
Nerves as Epilepsy, Chorea, or St, Vitus'
Dance, Neuralgia, Pasey, ,and general ner-
vous innutrltion;all diseases of Females,
enlarged Tonsls, and all forms of scrofu-
Ia, as also all diseases of the Eye and Ear,
and all other Chronic Diseases.
NB-No charge for cohsultntion, but cash
for medicines. liz VI
Da. CoNE has noE praeticed atthe above
offices, nearly niue years, and il he have
life and health. he will fiji the above seven
appointments; but after that time he will
not practice at hny of the above offices for
some menths. and he may discontinue his
visits entirely.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-03-12

1T is said that Mr.. Bonner, who
likes to have everybody who Is any
body to write for the Ledger ask.
ed Gen. Grant to become also q
contributor; and that the General
told him "Sir you may print my
speeches.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-03-12
d r -
Jepthae, Sr., & J. M.
d "A " j S

VTToULD REsPEcTFULIY INFORM
w the citizens OF Washington and vi
cinity that they have associated themselves
permanontly in theprOotioe ofmedicine,
Their vast experience and successful
treatment Of all the forms Of Aouteand
Chronic Diseases for more than thirty years,
has gained for them n wide spread reputa-
ton; and having avnilcd themselves of the
advantages Of all the new discoveries and
means forthe pelefand cure eofthe afflicted,
they confidently anticipate q full shnre of
the patronage and confidence of the public,
believing they go well and truly merit that
confdedee Of this people .n.s,,
They will give particular attention to all
forms of
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-03-12

DIR. johnson said People flock
TO hear a woman preach, not he.
cause she breaches well, but because
she breaches any how; just as they
90 to sec a dog walk on his hind
legs, though he does not walk on
them near so well as a man.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-03-12

-"Thank God that | have got
my hat back from this congrega-
tion!' said a disappointed clergy
man, turning it upside down, when
II was returned empty to HIM at the
close of a contribution,
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-03-12

"A prominent merchant Of Bos-
ton was found on Wednesday NOR
ming nailed by the ear to the door
post Of DR.. Gannetfs school for
young ladies, in Pemberton Square.
How, or by whom it was done is q
mystery, and the victim will make
no explanation in regard to it. AS
he is a leading member of one1oi
the principal churches of the city,
the affair has caused great deal OF
scandal.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-03-12

The Bath Times states that the
house and stable Of the late Hon,
Hiram Chapman, Of Newcastle, be,
longing TO bis widow, was destroy
ed BY fire Saturday afternoon. Val
ue, $4,000. Insured.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-03-12

For several weeks n rural jour
nal kept Ut the head of its local
column, 'l'oy wanted at this office,
A few days since the editors wife
presented him with a boy--whieh
slows the value Of advertising
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-03-12
Tho Oshkosh Times gives u

The Oshkosh Times gives us
the following Black Crook story
"My dear" said the wife, "the
Black Crook is here; shall we wit
ness it tonight"
SWELL" said the husband, 81 had
better go alone, tonight, and see il
it is a proper place for ladies. "
"Yes, WE'LL" says the wife, 81
rather guess I'd better go and see
if it is proper place for gentle
men," Both went.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-03-12
qbs 9fral9.

HrGH OLD JuSiTcE.-A Justice
Of the Peace VIII has but recently
assumed the dnlies of that import
at Office, in 9ne Of the mushroom
towns on the Union Pacific Rail
road, was called on among his first
dutiesto pass upon the guilt or in
nOcence of,a man arrested for muir
der. The following colloquy con
stituted the examination;
Jnstice-A AD--n you.fir, did you
kill that man2p
Prisoner-"Yes, sir"
Justice-"Was any one present
at the time"
Prisoner--"No, sir"
Justice-"Then, sir, as it will be
impossible for the court to prove
your guilt, you are discharged"
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-03-12

The human heart is like a
feather bed, it must be ro ughly han
died, well shaken, and exposed to
a variety Of turns to prevent it be-
coming hard and knolty.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-03-12

To CURE FITS. For tit Of pas.
sion, walk in the open air.
For a fit of idleness, count the
ticking Of a clock.
For a fit of extravaganza or folly
20 to the work house.
For a fit Of ambition, 60 into Q
church yard & read hegrave-stones
Forafltofrepining, look about fol
the halt and the blind, and visit the
bed.ridden and afflicted,
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-03-12
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Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-03-12

Nobody is satisfied in this
world. If legacy was left man.
he regrets it is not larger. If he
finds a sum of money, searches the
spot for more. If he is elected to
some high office, he wishes better
one. II he is rich and wants fol
nething, he strives for more wealth
II he IS single man, he is looking
out for a wife; and if married, fol
children. Men are never salts
fed. .---- ----- Il
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-03-12

When a fish is wounded, the
other fishes fall upon and devour
him. There's some human nature
In fishes. fq
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-03-12

Those who have tried Il say
that elephant meat becomes palata-
bic after twenty four hours boiling,
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-03-12

People seldom improve when
they set up no other models than
themselves 10 copy after.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-03-12

Bro. Sticlmey Of the Sunrise,
gives this week for a leader, the
Ten Commandments--and gives no
credit
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-03-12

building is shortly to be
erected IN this city of bricks taken
from the hats of eccentric young
mon.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-03-12

- Ittakes but a moment TO cloud
a lovely morning; and a light
minded act may mar The happiness
Of a lifetime, es
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-08-03
Township Clubs.

The Central Democratic Club of this
city on Saturday night unanimously re.
commended to the Democrats of Wheel
ing the Immediate formation of town.
ship and ward Democratic Clubs.
Where preferred, the Club recommended
that two wards or townships unite in
such organization, meeting at some
point equally accessible to both. The
meetings for these township organiza-
tions will bc held on Wednesday even
ing. We expect to bo able tomorrow
to give tho places of meeting. The inn
pertance Of these township Climbs can
not be too highly estimated. They
bring the wsrk of organization right
down to the people; they unite a party s
strength; they discipline its forces
they bring in recruits, and on election
day they roll up majorities. With the
opening of the campaign, we must now
work in earnest. We call upon every
working Democrat in the city to enroll
himself as q member of his township
Club.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-08-03

THE Intelligencer has twice stated that
Mr.. SAMUEL WALKER, brother of the
editor of this paper, was knocked down
and robbed ut the Grafton Convention.
The editor of the Mtcllgeucer was in the
company of Mr.. WALKER after the Con-
ventiOn adjsurned, and knows his own
statement to be false. Mr.. WALKER
was neither knocked down nor as.
saulted. His room was eutered the
morning after the Convention, and q
watch distracted. The theft is known
to have been committed by a Pittsburgh
thief, probably the gentleman" whom
the Mtelligencer quoted so literally on
Thursday.
The MteUigenscr states that Captain
Tom BAILEY complained greatly of the
ruffianism of the men who went on his
train to the Grafton Convention. Cap
tain BAILEY made no such complaint.
His train reached Grafton on the night
of the 10th, after the Convention, and
had no delegates aboard. Perhaps, as
that paper is giving the testimony of
railroad conductors, it would be we'll
enough for its editor to publish the de-
claration which he heard one of them
make on Saturday night.