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Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1869-02-24

SOAKING SEEDs.-The Chinese seldom
SOW a crop without having previously soak
ed their seeds in diluted manure, keeping
them there even until they begin to sprout.
They hold that this not only gives the
plants ap early and vigorous start, but pre-
serves the seeds from worms or birds. The
practical results of Chinese agriculture are
contempt. Would it not be well for US to
use some safe sleeps for our corn, squashes
MELONS, ETC., as a general use, and not as
an exception
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1869-02-24

WATERED CIDER.--A party ofmen were
surveying for a railroad, and of course
they are entitled to the best there is along
the line. At one house they thought the
proprietor was little tardy in producing
the cider 1t came at last. and was tasted
by one of party with great deliberation,
"How much cider did you make this year?'
he asked. Fifteen barrels, was the answer
Another zip. "Well if you'd had another
apple you might have made another bar
rel
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1869-02-24
LEHIGH VALLEY RAILROAD
WYOMING DIvIIoN.

DEPARTURE AND ARRIVAL OF TRAINS
On and after Nov. Cd 1868.
DOWN TRAINS DEPART FROM TUNKHAN-
MOCK, AS FOLLOWS:
lst EXPRESS PAssRNGER-at 620 A NJ, connect
ing with N. J. Central, and North Penn'a Rail
Roads, arriving at N. Y. at $50 P. NJ. and at Phil
adelphia al 2 p. NJ
Sd FREIGHT ACCOMMODATION departs at $50 A.
N. arrives at Match Chunk at 90 p II.
UP TRAINS ARRIVE AT TUNKHANNOCK,
AS FOLLOWS:
lst FREIGHT ACCOMMODATION at ID 30 A. NJ.
leaves Mauch Chunk at $3.50. .#F
2ud Express PASSENGER arrives at 430 P. NJ,
Leaves N, Y, via n J. Central at 6.45, and Phil a
via North Penna at As A. NJ
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1869-02-24

DESTROYING WORMS IN PoTs.-The
worms in the pots may be destroyed by
stopping up the holes in the pots with corks
and watering with lime water until it stands
on the surface. The lime water may re-
main an hour; then, on removing the cork,
it will pass off. The lime water may be
made pouring thirty gallons of water over
ten pounds of fresh fine. Stir well up, and
allow the whole to stand two or three days
then employ the clean liquor.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1869-02-24
DINNER At DELAWARE STATION.

CONNECTIONS.
At NEW HAMPTON with Central r, R. Of New
Jersey, for New York. Elizabeth, Plainfeld, Somer-
vile, Easton, &c.
at WASHINGTON, with Morris & Essex K. r
for New York, Newark, Morristown, Hackettstown,
Easton, dc.
At MANUNKA CHUNK, with Belyidere Della
BeIVidere, &c.
At SCRANTON, with Lackawanna s bloomsbury
R. r. for Pittston, Wilkes Barre, Boomsburg, Ru-
pert sDanvile, Northumberland, &C. ; also, with
Delaware & Hudson R. R., for 0lyphant, Archibald
and Carbondale.
At GREAT BEND, with Erie Railway for Bing-
hampton, Elmira, Buffalo, Ithaca, Syracuse and
0swego.
Z. A. HENRY,
Gen. Pass and Ticket Agent.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1869-02-24

BE A farmer who always has sleek
cattle, pursues this course He feeds his
stock their meal or roots early in the morn
ing, without any hay, and turns them out
about sunrise, and feeds hay either in the
yard or at the adjoining stack-puttirg
them back in their stalls as early as four
Pm, stormy or extreme cold weather ex-
cepted, whena ahey are kept housed most OF
the time.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1869-02-24
farm Garhen & Ritcbeu.

CS Farmers. aud Agricultural men generally
are requested to contributed to this Department,
it is from their experience that we hope to gain some
thing Of interest for our readers.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1869-02-24
GLASS and CROCKERY

IL 1ONI 4 CCus NHCttA ~ DIdUs
PORK, HAM and FISH,
Farming Utensils, &c, &c.
We take irexchange, all kinds of
Grain, al the highest market prices,
Receive and forward feight of all
kinds for up or down the river during
the season for shipping, and will keep
coal on hand, in quantities to suit
purchasers, during the season will
be found on Bridge Street, below
Huford's Hotel, the sign in large
letters "Store."
''@ We have good PRINTS at
II II cts. per yard, and all other
goods in proportion. Call and see us
and you will be satisfied that it is not
the best place to buy where there is
the most blowing done Our stock is
always full, as we receive goods every
day from New York, and are bound to
sell as low as the lowest.
BILLING & PHILLIPS
Tunkhannock, May a.. .'67-n42 If
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1869-02-24
Mlsrptta1leous,

EOUND, or can be
l. found at Lyman 4
Wells ard j. w. Rhoads,
TunkhannOck, Penn'a, and
all other dealers, the Gar
ENGLISH SwEESY SPECIE
&c LIsIMEST. This Lini-
ment stands hnriyalled,
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PROFESSIONAl,.

VIZ II. ROBERTS.
w DENTIST,
WASHINGTON STREET
lTwa doors from Perpoints drug store
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Owing to the great scarcity of money, and
the immense suffering occasionei by persons
NOT ha;np able 10 have their teeth attended to,
have determined TO reduce my charges SO
that all may come with confidence that they
can hsve their work done well, and Will he
charged very moderately.
While have reduced my price: Will sn'I
continue TO do the best style Of work, GIVE me
a call tnOv lT-tft- W. n "
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Advertising in tho Gazette has always been
lower in proportion, than in the daily papers oil
any city in tho country, and much cheaper
than in any place in the South, but, in order to
afford the alnplest opportunities for its benefits,
we have msde n further reduction in our rates,
Transient advertisements viii be inserted a.
former rates, viz: 81 for the first insertion OF
one square, oil eight lines or less, ana twenty
i've cents for each subsequent insertion.
For Special Notices or City Items u cts. per
line for the first insertion, and eight cents per
line tor each subsequent insertion will be
charged.
Marriage and Death Notices fifty cts Obitu-
aries will DO charged nj Advertisement rates, for
notices over four lines.
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rgnvS or ADVERTISING.

For our own and the convenience of regular
advertisers, and To- prevent any misunderstsnd-
ing. we have carefully prepared and scaled the
rates OF advertising in the GAZETTE, Tor the year
1864, and present tho following table oil space
and prices from, 1chjch there 10itt be no dersaton
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-03-04

INDIAN REMAINS. On Friday last, while
Messrs. Simpson, Knight. aud others. fisher
men. we're hunting in the woods bordering
Potomac Greek, they discovered an Indian
mound about ten feet square, which had been
uncovered by the crumblng of the bank, and
which contained 4 large number of skeleton
homes, beads, arrow barbs, and other relics pc
suisr To the ancient Inhabitants of the Poto-
msc Some cf the beads were OF glass. while
others were made of shells-a tact which indl-
Gates that trade Intercourse was Kept mp be
tween the tribes aud their more e'ViIlzed oreth'
rem Washington Star.
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ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE
,.n VIgaINIA ADV lSEk
PUNISHED DAILY BY
EDaAR SNOW d d.
o4,.-- -(ji.ette B,tildino. No 10, Prince 81.
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE

ANp VIRGINIA A DIV EXT - H.
(fOR rah COyNTRY
J. published regularly On TUESDAYS, THURS
LAY. and SATURDAYS, ~ SIX DOLLARS PER
AnnuIn uauQbLe n. aGpaNcs.
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RANkEkS.

WILMER n. CoRsE. MONTGOMERY D. coRsh'
DANKING HOUSE OF
WILMER d. CORSE L COi
Nos. g. i 50, King St,
ALEXANDRIA,, VA.
WILL DEAL IN
pOM ESTlC EXCHANGE,aG GOLD AND
SILVER COIN, UNOURRENT
MONEY, RAILROAD
BONDS, &C., SC.
GOVERNMENT BONDS and other securi-
ties bought and sold on commission.
Collections made on all accessible points IN
the United States, and proceeds promptly re-
mittel Int. Rev. Stamps for sale. sep
JNo. w. BURKR A. HERBERT. }. W. MAFRY
nUkkE, HERBERT " co.
X A N X r KS,
OFFICE CORNER KING IL WATER SITS,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
BUY AND SELL
UNCURRENT MONEY,
GOLD AND SIL YER COIN,
AND EXCHARG -.
BONDS AND STOCKS,
ROUGHT AND SOLD on COMMISSIUN,
Sight Drafts, Checks, and Timo Collections
romptly remitted for ID
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DRUGS. CHEMICALS. Nr.

nkUG$, MEDICINES, PAlNT~, uIl.'
- WINDOW GLASS. &c.
COOK l. CREIGHTON have on hAnd and
will continue y keep at their store: No; lotI
King street. near lit, large stock of goods in
their line, to which they invite cttention.
Just received supply Of SHAKE SEEDS;
to be sold on commission az Alot Of ONION
SEiS, Of all varieties
AYERS MEDICINES, for sale Tlesale and
retail leo "
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nHIblP PARK,

DHILlP PARK.
PRACTICAL PLUMBER,
N E. corner Prince and Pitt streeta
The oldest and best established PLU MBlNG
ESTABLISHMENT in the city. All work
done with dispatch. and he moat durable
and workmanlike manner
Satisfaction guaranteed.
JOBBING done ut short notice, and bf hiln
sels, OF the most experienced workmen.
dec 4
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w FbKs TO-DAY,
At FRENCH'S,
No. 95 KING SIRE L.

NU. ID hINU d IT. Z III
The Works of Charles Lamb, comp Iete IN
one volume, with sketch of his. life, by SIR
Thomas Noon Talfourd, Del. 81 6o
Five weeks in Balloon, or Journeys and
Discoveries in Africa, by three Englishmen,
compiled by Jules Verne, from the orlgIhal
notes by DR.. Ferguson. 81
Madame DeChsmblay, by Alexandra Dumas
20 cents.
Her Majesty Tower, by William Hepworth
Dixon. vol , IL 70.
Rhymes Of Contrast on Wisdom and Folly,
comparison between Observant and Renectlye
Age, derisivoly called Foge, by james husn'
MD. 81. ,,,.
Received to-day another largo lot of Blank
Books making now the largest and most varied
assortment ever offered in this market: All
who use Blank Books will be wei repaid by
examing this stock before purchasing ,,,o,,
fob 22 u. F.. FRENCH.
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A I'D TO THOSE WHO PRAY IN PRl-
~ UATE

n VATE.
We are now in receipt OF the ninth supply
zone hundred additional copies) Of the above
Justly celebrated book, by tho Rev. ID. +.
Sprigg, Rector of Grace Church, Alexa., Va.
1t IS spoken OF in the highest terms, AMI re-
co1natanded for use in the leading Epi'' 'pa,
MetfoGS, Baptist and Presbyterian papers OF
the couktty.
Price0t, cloth. red edges; or cloth, heSible
covers, ,,J2c:
Free bfna on receipt of above prices;
VI, j. & w. j. ENTWISLE,
feb "a 10 King street.
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BOOKS IL STATIONERY.
NEW BOOKS

NEW BOOKS
Nothing but Leaves" by Harriet B. Nc.
Keever, author of "Edilh's Ministry" Price
81 20.
The Life of John Bright, NJ. p, By John
McGilchrist. SOC.
Msrooner's Island. or DR.. Gordon in search
of his Children, by the author of "The loung
Msrooners." 81 25.
Her Ma, ,str'e Tower. By William Hepworth
Dixon. HGp.I enear sdition, 6Oc.
Rocollecaof 'sMeu and Things at Wash
inQton Duriag The Third of a Century. by
A Gobright 81 IS. ,
The Cloister and the Heath, Love me Little,
Charles Reade Weilds. Osgood & Co.'S new
snd beautiful edition. Price 81 each.
Canary Birds, manual Of useful and prsc-
teal information for bird keepers 75c.
Just published and for sale by
ROBERT BELL Bookseller,
foh o. Gl King street.
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DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
CPRING I'M r T A I . N
1869.
RIBBONS. MILLINERY AND STRAW
GOODS.
ARMSTRONG, GATOR q CO.,
2.27 and 239 Baltimore ct,
Raltimnra Md

RWS I hONUS Nh hHOHs - $''
29T and 239 Baltimore ct,
Baltimore, Md.
IMPORTERS AND JoBBERs OF
BDNNET AND TRIMMING RIBBONS,
Velvet and Sash Ribbons,
BONNET GRAPES, SILKS AND SA1lNS'
Illusions, Blonds, Laces, Ruches,
Netts and Velvets, French Flowers and Feath-
era. Straw Bonnets and Ladies' Hats. trim
med and untrimmed, Sundowns and Shaker
Hoods. 49,.
The largest stock OF Millinery, Goods in this
country, and unequslled in choice variety
which We offer at prices that Will defy eomPe-
ticn Orders solicited.
Rallimnra mar linz
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YOUNG MEN,

Who have injured themselves by a cor
tain practice, indulged in, habit fire.
quentiy learned from evil companions, or NJ
school, the effects of which are nightly felt
marriage impossible, and destroys. both nina
and body. should apply Immediately;
What Il pity that 3 young man, the hopoo'
his country. the pride of his parents, should be
snstched from all prospects and enjoyments "i
life by the consequence of devisting from ths
path of nature, and indulging in a. certain se-
cret habit. Such persons must before contain
plating
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-03-04

II A RI HAIR! "A " =.
l have this day received another largo addl,
tion to nv stock of Hair Braids and Curls l
have all shades from the darkest to the lightest
also from the smallest to the largest size.-
Braid and Curls sent to any part of the country
per mail on receipt Of the money and sample OF
hair. Any information will be given by mail
to persons in the country. The hair is OF the
first quality and warranted not dyed, and to
give satisfaction in every case.
c. G.. BERRY,
ian2s liking st., Alexandra, Va.
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EERTlLIZERS.
We beg to call the attention of our agricultu- :
raj friends and others to our usual full supply OF
STANDARD FERTILIZERS.
PERUVIAN GUANO,
of the latest importation; by the agents OF tho
Government. ,..,
The well-known fertilizers of the Lodi Manu-
featuring Company.
TED PERUVIAN GUANO,
much cheaper than Peruvian Guano, iu'ly
equal in its effects and its rmanent improve
ment of the soil. ,o,
GOES L. BRADLEY'S SUPERPHOS-
PILATES,
OBER'S ANNOTATED SUPER.PHOS-
PILATES.
The celebrated
ALTA VELA PHOSPHATE.
We also fill orders for ali other. fertilizers
known in the market, at tn. very lowest cash
prices. HOOE, WEDDERBURN q CO.,
Successors to Fowle q Co
AL 7-tf No, 2, Prince ST.. Alexandria. va
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A So EN- BLY, ROOM 8 e.

The ASSEMBLY ROOMS have Just been
Itted up, and are now for rent for LECTU RES.
CONCERTS, FAIRS, &c, Apply to
feb l6-tf WlTMER & StAYMAkkH
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MARRIAGE.

reflect that sound mind and body are th. t<o-t
necessary requisites to promote connubal hap
piness. Indeed, without these the journey
through life becomes u weary pilgrimsgei tho
prospt ct hourly dsrkens to the view, the mind
becomes shsdowed with despair and filed with
the melancholy reflection that the happiness a
another becomes blighted with your own.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-03-04

WM. COGAN,
No. l5, North Royal street,
Has constantly on hand n large and complete
assortment OF
CHANDELi ERS,
BRACKETS,
HASPS,
PENDANTS,
STATIONARY AND PORTABLE DROP
LIGHTS IN VARIETY,
PORCELAINS, PHOTOGRAPH, MICA and
OTHER SHADES.
CUT, GROUND AND PLAIN GLOBES,
Also
STEAM PIPE, CAGES, COCKS, VALVES,
and everything in the Steam Fitting Line.
Public Buildings and Dwellings furnished and
fitted up with Gas in the most substantial and
Steam Work for Factories, Mills, &c, promyl-
ly and faithfully executed; MI ri ricas which
will give satisfaction. INN c-u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-03-04

CUMBERLAND COAL-Georgos Creek
u Coal. Persons in want of FREQ burning
coal, will leave their orders with
A. L. SKINNER & CO.,
aug2s Nos. 10 s. -, south Union street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-03-04
\1EW ORLEANS SUGARS

Daily expecting q consignment Of NEW Or
LEANS SUGARS direct, which We offer for
sale. HOOE, WEDDERBURN g. CO.,
ian 81 No. Prince street.
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WOOD AND COAL.

kGOALi COALl
" AT REDUCED RATES.
y White Ash, $3.50.
:. Red Ash, $500.
= Chestnut, $3.50; .nu,p.nD
febEs % King street.
NnAT. AND WOOD.
" H% REDUCED PRICES.
s REMOVAL.
&s
Tho subsar5k has removed his WOOD and
COAL YARDtfrSm Prince street to Nos. 3S
and 40, south Royal street: where he has leased
the entire yard. fIe will keep constantly on n
hand supply of PINE. OAK and H1CK0RY
WOOD and LORBERRY and LYkENS
VALLEY RED and WHITE ASH COAL, :,
Which will be cold cheap for cash, and 1ull
past fsvora, he solieitE.Y continuance Of the
same. v:' s,n,>,,n
jan TT A,~S fEkfh MN IN.
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COALll COALlll

Constantly on hand q supply, of superior
quality White and Red Ash Coal, which Will
be sold AT market rates. 224O lbs. to the ton
NJ. ELDRIDGE q CO.,
ian 5.tf No. South Whsrves.
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tho evils produced:
Thousands OF persons of sill sgos can no"
Judge hat is the cause Of their declining health
losing their vigor. becoming weak, pale, ner-
snce about the eyes, Cough, and Symptoms Of
Copcumpfion
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-05-14
The Spirits Of Discomfort.

How universal it is. We never yet saw
the man who would say al am contented. y
Go where you will among the rich or the
poor the man of competence or the man who
earns his bread by the sweat of his brow you
hear the sound of muttering and the voice
of complaint
The other day we stood by cooper, who
was playing merry tune with his adze
around a cask.
"Ahp said he, mine is hard lot; forever
trotting like dog, driving hoop"
"Heigho!' sighed blacksmith on hot
summer day, as he wiped the perspiration
from his brow, while the red hot iron glowed
on the anvil, ''this is life with vengence,
melting and frying one's-self over fire"
'Oh that | were a carpenterp calculated
shoemaker, as he bent over his lapstone. =
''Here am, day after day, wearing my soul
away making soles for others, cooped up in
this little seven by nine room-ho hum"
'tIm sick of this out door work, )" excaim-
ed the carpenter, "boiling under sweltering
sun, or exposed to the inclemency of the
weather. wish | was tailor
"This is too bad" perpetually cries the
tailor, Ito be compelled to SIT perched up
here plying the needle all the time. Would
that mine were q more active life. "
"Last day of grace-banks won't discount
customers won't pay-what shall 1 DOR
grumbles the merchant. II had rather be
truck horse, dog, or anything else. "
"Happy fellows, groans the lawyer, as he
scratches his head over some dry, musty
record, "happy fellows. l had rather ham
mer stone than puzzle my head on this tedi-
Gus, vexatious question"
And through all the ramifications of society
all are complaining of their condition, find
ing fault with their particular calling. If it
were only this or that, or the other, should
be contented is the universal cry-anything
but what 1 am. So wags the world, so has
it wagged and so will it wag.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-05-14
The Capture Of Petersburg

On the night after the battle of Five
Forks. Grant sat outside of his tent,
about twenty miles west of the James,
waiting for news from Sheridan. Mead's
army ard Ord's stretched in front of the
long lines around Petersburgh, which
had w1thstood them so long Another
flank movement was making, but thus
far with little success. The weather had
been miserable; the rains were violent,
the roads almost impossible; horses and
caissons and army wagons foundering in
the ouicksands. As far as Grants left
stretched out, so far Lee still confronted
him. Sheridan had been fighting at
Dinwddie. and Lee had reached around
almost to Grants rear to strike at Sheri-
dan,-had, indeed dealt him heavy
blow. But to do this, the enemy had to
divide his own force, hoping to get back
before Grant could attack the broken
front. Grant, however, sent an addi-
tiona corps to the support of Sheridan,
and, at nine o'clock in the evening, was
waiting for details of the battle.
He sat wrapped in the soldiers blue
overcoat, which he wore in that cam.
paign. Two or three staff officers were
near, gathering round a camp fire in the
wet woods. Two had remained all day
with Sheridan, so as to report to the Cen
eral-n Chief the result of the fight at
the earliest moment. One of them had
already returned, bringing word of sue.
cess-how complete was not yet known.
Finally, the other arrived with full re-
port from Sheridan. He was in great
excitement, having ridden hard, ten
miles or more from the field of victory.
Five Forks was won
Grant listened calmly, only now and
then interrupting the officer to ask
question When all was told, he rose,
without saying word, entered his tent,
where a candle flickered on the table,
invited no one to join him, but wrote
dispatch in sight of the officers out side,
and gave it to an orderly. Then coming
out to the fire again, he remarked,-as
calmly as if he were saying, cit is a
windy night, p" | have ordered an at
tack all along the lines to morrow at day
break" When one remembers what
that meant,-how many such attacks had
been made and how often with little re-
suit; in what light the North had come
to regard these assaults upon fortified
work how disastrous repulse would
have been at that juncture to Grant, with
part OF his army ten miles away,-the
promptness of the decision can be better
appreciated. But Grant felt the hour and
the opportunity had arrived; he had that
intutrive sympathy with his soldiers
which every great commander feels he
knew that they must be inspired by Shiri,
dams victory as much as the Rebels
would be depressed, and now was the
time to take advantage of his feeling,
and make the final assault. AT four o'clock
next day the works of Petersburg were
carried.-From the Atlantic Monthly for
May.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-05-14

The following waif, afoat on the "sea
of reading" we clip from an exchange.
We do not know its paternity, but,it con-
tains some wholesome truths, beautifully
set forth:
"Men seldom think of the great event
of death until the shadows fall across
their own path, hiding forever from their
eyes the traces of the loved ones whose
living smiles were the sunlight of their
existence. Death is the great antagonist
of life and the cold thought of the tomb
is the skeleton at all feasts. We do not
want to 60 through the dark valley, al
though its passage may lead to Paradise.
and with Charles Lamb we do not want
to lie down in the muddy grave, even
with kings and princes for our bed
fellows.
But the fiat of nature is inexorable.-
There is no appeal of relief from the
great law which dooms us to dust. We
flourish and we fade as the leaves of the
forest, and the flower that blooms and
withers in a day has no trailer hold upon
life than the mightiest monarch that ever
shook the earth with his footsteps. Gen
erations of men appear and vanish as the
grass, and the countless multitudes that
throng the world to day, will tomorrow
disappear as the footsteps on the shore.
In the beautiful drama of Ion, the in
stincts of immortality, so eloquently utter
ed by the death devoted Greek, finds a
deep response in every thoughtful soul.
When about to yield his young existence
as sacrifice to fate, his beloved Cleman-
the asks if they shall not meet again, to
which he replies; Il asked that dreadful
/ question of the hills that look eternal
a of the stars among whose fields of azure
t my raised spirit bath walked upon thy
: living face. | feel that there is something
: in the love that mantles through it
|, |. beauty that caunot wholly perish. W.
! ! shall meet again, Clemanthe.'