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The way to get along in the world

The way to get along in the world is
to make every step one that is ahead,
and each to follow its predecessor. Full
fifty per cent. of the effort of the world is
absolutely wasted in indirect, diffuse, in
definite labors: Young men start ON in
life without purpose or point, casting a
thought neither on their fitness nor unfit
ness for a particular calling; now doing
this thing, then that, and after that moth
ing; one day going on, another on the right
(Which is wrong) or left, the next back
ward, and then not going at all, which is per-
haps as bad as the whole combined. The
right line in life is the one which leads
straight ahead. This almost always Sc
cures success. There is an ex-scavenger in
Boston who drives his span on the Brighton
road afternoons, gathers his dividends on
State street forenoons, and lives in SWELL
front palace at South End. He did not
disdain All unsavory calling, pushed and
made it pay, and remained on the pine seat
until he could afford to lift himself over to
hair and plush. Step early, step often, but
above all, step right ahead.
-Sixty-five thousand one hundred and
seventy seven emigrants arrived at the port
of New York from January list to May
10th, against 81, 27S during the correspond
ing time of last year.
Hon. Horace Capron, Commissioner of
Agriculture, is making arrangements with
A. T t.
of plants and seeds of the United States
for those of British India.
During the past seven months there
have been in the United States sixty-one
boiler explosions, the great majority of
them involving loss eflife.
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"A Wicked Prank.

Wednesday night quite fashionable
wedding was celebrated in the fourth dis
trict. The bride was pretty, as all newly
married ladies are, and the groom was the
| glass of fashion and the mould of form. A
number of invited guests lent grace and
| beauty to the occasion, and hearty congrat-
ulations testified the good wishes of many
friends for the happiness of the newly we'd
ded pair. But the hours waned rapidly
and the time for retiring came at last. The
bride was led by laughing bridesmaids up
to her chamber door. But imagine their
surprise when it was opened by lady rich
ly and elegantly clad in travelling suit
and evidently waiting for an interview.
81 beg pardon, madam; but you appear
astonished,'' said the strange lady.
81 must confess did not expect to see
any one here" replied the bride.
"No, madam; came in very private.S
and wished an interview, subject to no in
terruption.'
1t did not occur to tho bride to inquire
by whom she had been introduced, or by
what means she had gained access to her
apartment.
1t is very strange ma am, and can't
imagine why you wish to speak to me-"
"The reason is simple. The man you
have just married has imposed upon you
I am his wife p
ooh, impossible-you raver' and the
lady sank into chair, almost fainting. Of
course, the bridesmaids screamed! Such
succession of shrieks one has rarely heard.
1t speedily brought the family to the door
with terror-stricken faces, and with them
the bridegroom, all asking with trembling
lips:
"What in the world is the matter
sob, Edward,' cried the bride, "this
person says she's your wife,
"My wifer' shouted the astonished hus-
band; "why she's insane"
The strange lady stood up calm and I'M
ruffled.
els it possible, sir, that, having perpe-
trated this great wickedness, you have the
hardihood to deny that am your lawfully
welded wife?'' she asked, looking the
sorely troubled Edward full in the eye.
"Why, confound you, woman never
saw you before in my lifer' exclaimed the
astonished man.
The lady regarded him very much as
minister would person given over to total
depravity.
"Oh! Edward, I'm afraid it's trure! and
loved you SOP sobbed the young wife;
show could you have treated me so?''
II tell you havn't got any wife but
you, this woman is an impostor."
The strange lady uttered low hooking
laugh. The scene was getting interesting
in the last degree. The ladies were all
crying, and the father of the bride looking
stern and indignant. He had been for some
time intently regarding the strange lady,
when suddenly his eye lighted up, and an
amused smile played on his lips. He took
a step forward, and laying his hand on the
shoulder of the stranger said:
"Come, John, this is very cleverly play
ed, but it's time it was over" and following
the impulse Of his arm the stranger was
pushed into the hall.
"John-who-what?'' all exclaimed at
once.
1t was the brides young brother; awick-
ed boy, who had played a naughty prank,
with the aid of his sisters travelling suit
and her last chignon Of curls.
1t is scarcely necessary to remark that
harmony was very speedily restored.-Ne,o
Orleans Picayune.
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A Sensible Love Letter.

The following is translation of letter
which was read in the course of a trial be-
fore French tribunal:
Mademoiselle:- was a saying of the
celebrated Frenchman Jean Jacques Rous-
scau, whose name you very likely cannot
pronounce, that, to write love letter, you
ought to begin without knowing what you
mean to say, and finish without knowing
what you have written. With all due de-
ference to Rousseau's talents in other re-
spects, I may say 1 do not believe this
saying to be true, and shall endeavor to
write in opposition to it.
mean, about what write to you, Mary,
that may gaurd against poisoning youl
mind with fiattery, or saying anything to
offend you. wish you to understand that
what say mean; that l neither write fo1
writings sake, nor to please my own fancy.
have, l hope, higher aim and an honest
and more noble intention. / need not
blush to own that my only object is to
whisper in your ear pure and tender tale
of love. l entreat you to consider it as 4
symbol of the honesty and truthfulncss OF
the writer, as proof of his affection fol
you, and as bond which shall unite us
forever.
Know, then, that from the monet I first
beheld you have felt lively interest in
your welfare, and your image has frequently
presented itself to my mind. This will &C.
count for what passed between us on Sun
day evening. "Iloved you for your beauty,
but not, hope, for that alone s'Beauty
is but skin deep although it is very
agreeable, as every one knows.
1t is not possible that I can know what
other qualities you possess, but l should
wish you to have good knowledge OF
household matters. You may depend upon
it that there is a good deal of domestic hap
pincsss in well-dressed mutton-chop, or a
tidy beefsteak for breakfast. The woman
who can cook contributes more to the hap
piness Of society than the twenty who can,
not cook.-Educational Gazette.
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YARDS IN A MILE.-An American mile
contains 1868 yards, England the same,
Russia 100, italy 1867, Scotland and Ire
land 1900, Poland AGO, Spain 5029, Ger
many $500, Sweden and Denmark 1888,
Hungary $500. A league in America and
England is $3.50 yards.
The finding of young woman in the
river off Jersey City having recently been
announced, more than a dozen mothers
called to see if it might not be their miss
ing daughters. In each case of the missing
ones were between fifeeen and eighteen
years of age.
The authorities Of Cincinnati propose to
invite their State Legislature to visit that
city, and have a good time at the expense
of the taxpayers.
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For The Cecil Wing.
Extracts from the s'Council Proceedings "
Of the Province Of Maryland.
By the Lieutenant General and Council,
2Sth May, 1889.

BIZ the Lieutenant General and Council,
2sM May, 1859.
WHEREAS, 1t is found necessary forth
with to make an expedition against the In
dams of the Eastern Shore upon the public
charge of the Province, it is to that end
ginia for to provide 20 Corsletts, Darrell
of Powder, four rundletts of Shott, Bar
rell of Oatmeal, 3 Firkins of Butter, and
4 Cases Of Hot waters, and that five able
persons be pressed to go with the said Shall
lop, and necessary provisions of Victuals
be made for them, and that Pinnace be
pressed to go for Kent, significantly Victualed
& manned, and there provide four hhds
meale, and likewise that Pinnace be sent
to the Sesquisahanoughs sufficiently victual-
ed and manned, and that 30 or more good
Shott with necessary officers be pressed out
of the Province, and that each of the shot
be allowed after the rate of 100 ID. Tobc.
pr month or another man in his room to
tend his plantation, and 2 Sergeants double
the said rate and victuals, and other neces-
sary accommodations for the said soldiers
and for all others which shall go as Volun-
teers be made and provided & Pinnaces
& Skiff (if there be need) shall be pressed
and fitted for the transporting and landing
of the said Compa., and that good laboring
hands be pressed to supply the places of
such Planters as shall be pressed upon the
service, and be allowed after the same rate
of 100 lib. per month.
Signed by LEO. CALVERT,
GILES BRENT,
JOHN LEwGER.
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or member as he shall think the offence to
deserved etiaim in assistants, we do hereby
desire our trusty Friend and Councillor,
Giles Brent, &ca.. to advise with them in
all greater causes to be determined in the
Court, and on all other occasions of import
ance touching the command or Government
formerly by these presents committed to
him. Given Goth April, 1914.
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THE MALARIA OF SPRING.

Everybody should now be on their guard against the
great danger of disease arising from maarous Causes
Fever and Ague prevails to alarming extent every
Spring in nearly all Of the country and many per-
sons are easily predisposed to it account of some
imprudenee during the winter months Indeed very
much of the sickness ntice in the Spring Of the year
may be traced to which cngendered the
"cold term But whether the lies hidden in the
system not it is certain that disease will develope
itself at the first opportunity, hence should hest
tate for moment to set about combating and over
throwing it. To accomplish this purpose nothing is so
useful and reliable NISHLER'S HERB BITTERS-
1t positive antidote for malarous Imprisoned
atmosphere and certain protection against every
bid influence which produces disease We in all can
dor to readers that they should give heed our
advice this subject. may l. ls69-lm
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From Appleton's Journal.
MAY EVENING.

The breath of Spring time at this twilight hour
Comes through the gathering glooms,
And bears the stolen sweets Of many flower
Through all the silent rooms.
Where hast thou wandered gentle gale, to hnd
The perfumes thou dost bring:
By brooks, that through the Weakening meadows wind
Or brink of rushy spring.
Or woodside, where in little companies,
The early wild flowers rise,
Or sheltered lawn. where, mid encirclng trees,
Mays warmest sunshine lies
Now sleeps the humming bird that in the sun
Wandered from bloom to bloom;
Now, too, the weary bee, his days work done,
Rests in his waIen room.
Now every lowering insect to his place
Beneath the leaves has flown;
And through tho long night hours the lowery race
Are left to thee alone.
Ger the pale blossoms of the sassafras
And DER the spice-bush spray,
Among the opening buds thy brssthings pass
And come embalmed away.
Yet there is sadness in thy soft caress,
Wind of the blooming year.
The gentle presence. that want to bless
Thy coming, is not here.
Go, then; and yet bid thee not repair
Thy gathered swoets to shed,
Where pine and willow. in tho evening air,
Sigh DER the buried dead.
Refresh the languid student pausing DER
The learned page apart
And he shall turn to con his task once
With encouraged heart.
Bear thou a promise from the fragrant sward,
To him who tills the land,
OF springing harvests that shall yet reward
The labors of his hand.
Pass to homes where cheerful voices sound
And cheerful looks cast,
And where thou wakest in thy airy round,
No sorrow Of the past.
And whisper, everywhere, that Earth renews
Her beautiful array,
Amid the darkness and the gathering dews,
For the return of day.
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Aliens Lung Balsam.
The great remedy Tor the cure Of
Consumption, and Diseases of the Lungs.

The great remedy for the cure Of
Consumption, and Diseases of the Lungs
The result Of its is proof IF its great value The
extraordinary healing properties of this remedy
experienced by those who have used it. Their testimony
Will De found in pamphlet, which can be had Of the
agents where the medicine is for sale.
Coughs and Colds,
however distressing, broken up in an incredibly
short time by causing specific influence ON the Inn
SO that the matter and phlegn easily eIpecoratcd
Aliens Lung Balsam
contains no Opium in any form. perfectly harmless
for the most delicate child. 1t is everywhere in good
demand aud gives good satisfaction.
Read the following:
Stanley Skinner, Chippewa Falls Wis., write: &" We
have just had call for Aliens Lung Balsam and hnd
we are entirely out. We wish you would send a good
supply as is getting to be necessary ins
buttons OF the country. 1t sells we'll and gives entire
satisfaction to those using it,"
Voice from Connecticut.
r. l.. Allen, wel-known Druggist at New London
Conn. writes that Aliens Lung alsam fayorably
received by those afflicted with
Cough or Lung Disease.
lie says 81 have retniled nearly four dozen bottles
over my counter and it has given good satisfaction
AS-It is good remedy. Try it.
SOLD BY ALL MEDICINE DEALERS.
may l. 1S69-1m
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Cecllius sea. to all persons S'ca. Know zee
that we have granted unto the Bearer here
of, Andrew Chappell, free License and au-
thority to trade with any Indians of our
Province Of Maryland, for Corn, and the
Corn so traded for, to export out of our
said Province. and to trade the same with
any people inhabiting to the northward of
the Capes commonly called Cape Henry
and Cape Charles, willing and requiring
all such seamen and others as shall accom-
pany the said Andrew in his said Voyage
to be obedient in him in all his lawful COM
mands, and we do straitly prohibit the said
Andrew or any other accompanying him,
to export any arms or ammunition to any
Indian or Foreigner whatsoever, upon
pain of such a severe punishment as such
crime shall deserve, and we will that this,
our Commission, continue in force until the
next return of the said Andrew or his YES
sci into our said Province of Maryland
Witness, Leonard Calvert, Esq, Admiral
of our Said Province.
Given at Saint Mary's this 18th of June,
1859.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
Blindness g. Catarrh,

J. ISAACS, ~ D., sos Arch Street. Philadelphia,
Ocust and Auris Professor in the Medical ColIegs Of
of the Eye and Ear Persons afflicted with
diseases of the EYE, EAR, CATARRH will be ecer-
tcally treated and cured if durable He has been per-
maneny located in the city for years. and makes the
above specalities in his practice The Medical faculty
il invited he has secrets in his mode Of treatment
tA-Artifcia eyes inserted without pain No charges
made for examination
Jan %. lS69-ly
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THROAT, NOSE, EYES, EYELIDS, SCALP and SKIN
Which so disfgure the appearance, PURGING the
evil effects of Mercury and removing all tans the
Of DISEASES, hereditary otherwise and ia
ken by ADULTS and CHILDREN with perfect SAFETY
TWO TABLE-SpOONFULS of the Extract of Sarsa-
parilla added to pint Of wafer is equal the Lisbon
Diet Drink, and bottle is equal to gallon of the
Syrup Of Sarsapara, the decoctons usually made
AN INTERESTING LETTER is published in the
Chrurgca Review. the subject of the Extract
of Sarsaparila in certain affections by Bennmin TRAY
Y. Il. s., &c. Speaking Of those Diseases and dis
arising from the of mercury he that
remedy is equal to the Frtract Of Sarsaparia; its
po,rer is extraordinary, than any other drug
acqua inted uith. II is IN the Sictest sense tonic
Nth this Invaluable attribute, that it is applicable
state Of the system SO sunken aud yet irritable
renders other substances Of the tonic class or
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Leonard Caleert Esq, Sea, to NicAola.
Uerrey, Greeting:

Leonard Calrert, Esq, sea-, to Nicholas
Herrey, Greeting:
WHEREAS, Certain Indians of the nation
called lNaquantiquats have committed sum
dry insolencies & rapines upon the English
inhabiting within this Province, and being
thereof demanded satisfaction heretofore,
have refused to make any, and therefore
compelled us to enforce them thereto, by
the Justice of War, these are therefore to
authorize you with any Company of Eng
fish as shall be willing to go along with you,
SO they exceed the number of t,cezre men
sufficiently provided with arms to invade
the said Maquantequats only against them
and their Lands and Goods to execute
and inflict what may be inflicted by the
Law of War and the Pillage and Booty
therein gotten, to part and divide among
the Company that shall perform the service,
and for so doing this shall be your and
their Commission.
Given at Saint Mary's this Sd January,
1889.
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Ceeilius, Sea-, to all Persons, sea, Greeting:
Know zee, That we are in Peace and
Amity with the Patu1ant Indians our
neighbors, and have taken them into our
protection, and therefore do, by these pres
ents prohibit all English whatsoever within
our Province of Maryland for the time be-
ing, that they do not offer any injury or
outrage whatsoever to any of the said In
dams upon pain of such punishment as the
offence shall demand.
Given at St. Mary's, the Gath Jany., $685.
Witness our dear Brother, &ca.
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Cecilius, Sea, to all Pcrs0 rs, &C.:
Know zee, That we, reposing Especial
trust and confidence in the fidelity and wis
dom of Captain Giles Brent, Esq, one of
the Council of our said Province, have con-
stituted and appointed, and by these Pres
ents do constitute and appoint the said
Giles Brent to be commander of One Isle of
Kent within our said Province, to rule and
govern the Inhabitants and all other Per-
sons for the time being, or which shall be
within our said Island, according to the
powers hereafter committed to him, that is
to say, i'll all matters of warfare by sea and
Land necessary to the training of soldiers
and levying Of them upon all occasions and
exercising of martial discipline within or
about the said Island, to the resisting of
the enemy or supplying Of munitions, to do
all such things as to a Captain DO belong by
the law of war, and i'll all causes civil,
whore right or damages is demanded by or
of any Inhabitant of that Island, to cause
right and Justice to he done according to
the laws or,laudable usages of this Province
or otherwise according to the Laws or Laud-
able usages of England in the same or the
like Causes, OF near as he shall be able to
judge, and to try all the said Causes, and to
use, command, and appoint all power and
means necessary or conducting to the doing
of right and justice as aforesaid, and in all
Causes criminal, prosecuted for correction,
not extending by the Law of England to
the taking away of life or member, to try
and cenSure all the aforesaid offences and
offenders in any punishment as he shall
think the offence to deserve, and to elect
and appoint all necessary officers for the
execution OF the power hereby committed
unto him, and % use, exercise, and execute
all or any other power or powers for the
conservation of the peace within that
Island, as may be exercised by any Justice
of the Peace in England, By Virtue of his
Commissioner or the Law of England, and
for the better assistance of the said Giles
Brent in the execution of the premises, we
liam Brainthwayte, Gent; Captain John
Boteler and Thos. Adams, Gent, inhabit-
ants of the said Island, to be aiding and
assisting to him, both in their Council and
otherwise to the utmost of their skill and
power; to which end We likewise require
the said Giles Brent to consult and advise
with them on all occasions of Importance.
Given at st. Mary's, Sd February, 169.-
Witness our dear Brother tSca
The like Commission to William Brainth-
waythe, Cont, his additis in criminal, post
verb the said Island with such corporal
shame or correction not extending to life
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HELMBOLD,S

CONCENTRATED FLUID En-
TRACT SARSAPARILLA
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Voice from Connecticut.

r. L. Allen, = well-known Druggist. at New Loi
Conn. writes us that Aliens Lung Balsam is fayo
received by those afflicted with
The Van Buren press., 1869-06-08
A Jewish Divorce Interesting Hebrew
Ceremony.

A rather novel religious rite was per-
formed in this city by Rabbi Phillips and
Rabbi Mchler Of New York, who came
here expressly for the purpose. Lately
there has been considerable talk amongst
the Israelites Of this city in regard to do
nestle difficulties in the family Of Mr..
Bernard Burnstne, pawnbroker, Thir-
teenth street. Mrs. Burnstinc alleged i'll
treatment on the part Of her husband, and
it is understood that her father. brothers
and her husband came In collision in con-
sequence OF these difficulties. MIR. Buri-
stine, on his side. made allegations
against his wife, and altogether affairs
got to such All unpleasant condition that
a mutual separation was deemed advis-
able.
1t had been reported that the service
divorcing Mr.. and Mrs. Is Burnstine
would take place at the Jewish Syna-
lgogue on sth street, about noon yester-
day, and considerable number Of per-
sons assembled there, but were informed
that the services would take place in pri-
yate, at the residence Of the parties about
three o clock The Rabbs above named.
Mr. j. ). jacobson, the reader OF the con-
gregation, Mr.. N. Mundheim, aud few
Others assembled at the residence about
O'Clock, aud articles of enforcement
having been agreed upon were TRANSCRIPT
el ON parchment. The formal separation
took place about as follows; Rabbi
Phillips having taken his position, with
Rabbi Michler and Mr.. jacobson on
either side, the parties were brought in,
and, facing the Rabbis, certain passages
Of the Pentateuch were were, as, also,the
enforcement article Oh the parchment.
The wife was then called forward, ami
her face uncovered, and her bands were
placed together, the thumbs upward and
extended. Rabbi Phillips asked certain
questions of the husband, which were an
swered, and placed the parchment in his
hands. and he advanced toward her,
placing it in her hands, aud iii turn the
Rabbi took it. Messrs. jacobson and
Mundhcim having attcsted their names
as witnesses to file with the records Of
the church. the ceremony here closed,and
shortly after Mrs. b. left the room.
By this ceremony, founded on Deuter-
onomy xiv | ., 3 and 4, the parties are
separated aud rrec-the husband to mar
ry another at amy time, aud the wife to
marry after ninety one days have passed.
but not to descendant OF the tribe OF
Levi.
Our civil laws, however, would pro-
hibit either party from marrying again,
unless they first obtain decree OF di-
vorce through the courts. -
1t is understood that in tho articles Of \
enforcement Airs. B. is wellprovided for,
aud in a few days the necessary legal pa
pers will be executed ves.lng certain pro-
Dotn the parties are wen Kuuw"rr 'rfrr~
city, and were married in New iork
about six years since, but have no chill s
dren. - Washington STIR.