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The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-12-12
CLEARED THIS MORNING.

Steamer Sarah, Jones, New York. W. NJ Baird Co.
Steamer d. Utley, Davis New York, do.
Steamer A. G. Sinners, Davis, New York, w. P.
Clyde & Co.
Tug Thomas Jefferson, Allen, Baltimore, with tow
OF barges, w. p. Clyde & Co.
Tug G. B. Hutchins, Davis, Havre-de. Grace, with q
tow of barges, W. p. Clyde Co.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-12-12
FROM NEW YORK.
Attempted Bnpk Robbery.

NEW YORK, Dec. 12.-An unsuccessful at
tempt was made last nigh. by burglars to rob
the Bank of the State of New York, in Exchange
place.
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LATEST SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
For additional Marine News see Inside Pages.
(BU IpIp0rdDh.'

NEW YoRK, Dec. IL. - Arrived. steamship Idaho,
from Liverpool.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 1.-Salled, ship st. Lucus,
for Liverpool with full cargo OF wheat.
FORTRESS MONROE, Va, Dec. IL. Arrived, ship
Calumet from CallaO for orders, leaky.
Passed up, brig Norman, from Rio.
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grATH OF THERMOMETERS AT THE EVENING TELEGRAPH
OFFICE.
IA. M........52 IL A. M. .....66 2P. NJ. .....59
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-12-12
since the first national
has been as follows:-

(For 1850 and 64J give the population of the entire
couAy well that OF the deasely populated
ton and the increase from 1870 1850 the entire
county, as well as on the socaled city.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-12-12
Totals.

T. Cameron county has been formed since 1867 being
made up OF portions of Potter and Mexican.
II Forest and Snyder counties we're formed between
1850 and le60 Snyder being divided oil from Union, by
which the LARGE decrease in the latter Dy the OF
1860 is accounted for
The Eastern and Western Districts show the fol-
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-12-12

lOthl 0OllsO4o SSJO,ilO OVOfSo I1oo
The progress OF our population since the nrst emu
meration, that of 1890, has been as follows:-
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-05-28

Superb Sofas ees, Lounges Luxurious Easy Chairs
Ottomans superb seated chairs OF all the
fashonabe and beautiful styles Marble top Bureaus stands
and Desks and well finished Bookcases and everything In the
line rstclass furniture always hand. and
facured the best material for Ottawa trade Besides
these keep full stock of substantial common ware but Of
the best grades have ample supply OF matt cusl
Ions, &c. Fine furniture is specially In my business
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-22
MISCELLANEOUS.
THE GIPSY's SACRIFICE.

It was scene for an artist In the FORE
ground two lovers stood close at the foot of a
messy old elm, the rays of the declining sun
bathing both in liquid, golden light. On
all sides the Autumn hued forest shut them in,
but through the eafy interstices, q picturesque
little encampment of gipsies, with their white
tents and gay-colored garments could be seen
at little distance.
"Zylfa, l have brought you little present.
Will you keep and wear it, for my sake Z"
And he caught the little brown hand, and
slipped upon one Of the slender fingers
sparkling ring A blush mantled the maiden's
cheek, and she looked admiriugly down at
the jewel.
dear Bruce" she said, raising her eyes to
his face, as he bent fondy over her, "you give
me so many pretty things, how can l ever
repay you v'
by being my own little Zylfa," he said
tenderly Zone month from to day, and you
will be all my own. Then shall be happier
than ever before. But l must be on my way
to the village. See and he drew from his
bosom jewe-case, and opening it, displayed
a pile of sparkling diamonds and shimmering
rubies that dazzled the eyes of the maiden
with their brightness?"
"The5 have been in our family over
hundred years, and now am going to have
them set for you my own little one. Are they
not beautiful ?"
80, yes, Bruce. I never saw as beautiful
things before They sparkle like dewdrops
in the sum-" she answered, gazing with en-
raptured eyes upon the casket and its treasures.
The young man took a necklace from the
casket and clasped it about the maiden's neck.
"Ah little ONE he said, THAT makes you
more beautiful, and it shall be my bridal gift
to YOU "
There was a slight rustic in the bushes, and
turning, he gazed anxiously around.
II funced heard step" he said, 'but
see nothing. It must have been the wind.
Good-by, darling; l shall see you very otter" ,"
and pressing a kiss upon her dark cheek, he
glided away through the forest.
y few moments the maiden stood gazing
after her lover. and then, with a sigh, she
turned toward the camp when dark browed
handsome youth sprang into the little glade
and stood before her. His swarthy cheek
flushed as he encountered the gaze of the
maiden, and he said:
Pardon me Zylfa; meant not to startle
you. believe me-"
Whom dees Leo seek p asked the maiden
II was seeking you, Zyla," he answered.
81 have seen him." and he pointed in the
uLteCtion hei loNeL Aau SoHe, anu KNOW
why he comes every evening to the great elm.
o, Zylfa have loved you long, and once 1
had thought that L might win your love, but
now" He stopped, and buried his face in
his hands.
LEO, you have never told me of your love,
and 1 have learned to love him. Surely you
cannot blame me ?'
"No, Zylfa, do not complain. I am
naught but poor gypsy lad, and he is rich
and handsome. have loved you. Zylfa, as L
shall never love another, and though, when
you are we'd to him, the poor gypsy youth will
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-22
A Modern Whittington.

a Tdga6ond 8oeoFses a Senator .Slioaoing
RoO. a Col6red Nintster, after Being
Chased Froas0a Church 10 AGaother,
Finally Flare, q II q Blaze Of Glory.
Most people have heard that for the frat
time in the his Eory Of the United States q
colored senator las been returned to the halls
of Washington, and they have consequently
wondered who and what manner OF man is
Senator Hiram Z. Reyels. Every one does
not knew that hi is Leavenworth man, and
that while here he was minister of such
scaudaIous procEgities that has own brethren
and flock turned upoa him and forced him to
seek other fields aud pastures new. The out
lines of his history se propose to give In as
brief space as pos bic.
Mr. Hiram r. HeSeis was born IN the State
of North Carolina, andNwee first hear of him
at st. Louis, where he succeeded his brother
in the charge of church, and where he be-
came involved in desperate church riot,
wherein he himself was knocked down with
bottle, and in consequence of which about
fifty arrests were made. For this he was dis
missed from the church, and took to schools
teaching for living.
In 1864 he was again admitted inte the
church, aud came to Leaveuworth in 1860.
In this city he speedily became, as pastor
of the African Methodist Episcopal church,
involved in dispute With the elders in regard
to some alleged misappropriation ofthe funds
of the church. 1t was at this time that Mr..
John Morris, the barber, who now resides on
Delaware street, and who is a man of much
talent, published pamphlet entitled "a
Humbug," in which he made specific allega-
tions that Revels had plundered the church
of the sum of 81, $50, and bringing forward
proof of the same. For this Revels in the
month of June, 1867, brought an action
against Norris for libel, which he lost, the jury
being convinced of the truth of the allegation.
Rcvels, being thus acknowledged as guilty
by his own people, left for Leavenworth in the
fall of 1868, and removed to Louisville, KY,
where, in consequence of pamphlet pubs
lished in this place by John Morris, calling
attention to his misdeeds, he removed in the
fall of 1867 to Natchez, Miss. 1 must have
been somewhere about this time that We hear
of HIN at Memphis, but how long he remained
there wa know not. While in that city, how
ever, he assisted in the character of exhoftsr
at the hanging of man named Moody, who
was executed for numbering Captain Perry.
In this however, he only anticipated Henry
Ward Beecher, Mrs. Stowe, aud other res
markable Radicals, who have sanctimonions
relish for the horrible; and his instincts in
this respect can hardly be deemed perverted,
but seem to flow in the Legitimate channel.
TLeuuenrorth Daily Commercial
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-22
Lost in the Prairie,
A TRUE STORY.

Some years since, party Of surveyors had
lust finished their days work in the north
western part Of Illinois, when violent snow
storm came on. They started for their camp,
which was in grove of about eighty acres, in
a large prairie, nearly twenty miles from any
other timber.
The wind was blowing very hard, and the
snow drifting so as to nearly blind them
When they thought they mad nearly reached
the camp, they all at once came upon tracks
in the snow. These they looked at with care,
and found to their dismay, that they were their
own tracks.
1t was now plain to be seen that they were
lost on the prairie, and that, if they had to
pass the nigh, there in the cold and snow. the
chance was that not one Of them would be
alive in the morning.
While they were all shivering with the
fear and the cold, the chief man Of the party
caught sight Of one Of the horses, gray pony,
known as Old Jack"
Then the chief said "If any one can show
us our way TO camp, out Of this binding snow,
Old Jack can do it | will take off his bri-
die and let him loose, and we will follow him.
7 think he will show US the way to our camp.
The horse as soon as he found himself free,
threw his head and tail up in the air, as it
rrond Of the trust that had been put in him.
Then he snuHed the breeze, and gave loud
snort. which seemed to say, Come on, boys.
Follow me. I'll lead you out Of this serape."
lie then turned in new direction, and
trotted along. but not so fast that the men
could not follow him. They had not gone
more than mile when they saw the cheerful
blaze Of their camp fires. They all gave
loud huzzah at the sight
They felt grateful to God for their safety,
and threw their arms round Old Jacks neck
to thank him for what he had done.
know this to be true story, Tor my iather
vas the chief of the party on the occasion
"''- Little Nursery.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-22

NOBLE CHARITY-Incidents like the fol-
lowing exert marvellously healing power on
the warm Southern heart. A writer from
Nashville, Tenn, to one of the N. Y. papers
says:
The Confederate orphans, sixty in number,
from their Home in Clarksvile, were brought
here on Tuesday last, to give a concert in aid
of their home, the institution being entirely
dependent upon private charity. Attic rail
road depot they were met by the federal post
bands, in full uniform, which preceded them
into the city, playing sweetIy and mournfully,
therefore most appropriately, commanding the
admiration and cOnstraining the enthusiastic
applause of thousands This practical fact,
with the elimination Of that beginning in the
federal post officers attending the concert in
the evening, in full uniform, where honors
given were responded to by tears of sympathy
shed and contributions bestowed, has preached
the Union with decided power in all this
quarter, and been accepted as an earnest Of
peace and good will to come"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-22
1,,n,,.rzs 80 OnsTIvANcY.-These two

FrRMyEss AND OBsTISANCY.-These two
,,r,aIitiez are continually mistaken for each
other. but they are not all alike in reality
Firmuess is essential to success, while obsti-
nancy may plunge It's victim headlong into
the abyss of failure and defeat. Firnness is
a persistency of action, founded upon clear
and conscientious conviction as to the right
and wrong of question. The obstinate man,
on the contrary. will not examine the merits
of anything He jumps at conclusion, and
sticks to his decision with pertinacity. The
great beauty of ali law, human or divine, is
ine1orable frmness; but we all know what
animal is distinguished for its fat stubborn
obstiDancy.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-22
P0ETIOAL.
rHE srARLRss cRoWN.

They that be wise shall shine the brightness Of
he armament. and they that turn many to right
susness as the stars forever and ever.-Ban. u, D.
wearied and worn with earthly cares,
yielded to repose,
And soon, before my raptured sight
A glorious vision rose:
thought, while siumberiug on my couch
In midnight's solemn gloom,
heard an angels silvery voice,
And radiance filled the room:
gentle touch awakened met
A gentle whisper said,
Arise, o sleeper. follow me-,
And throu gh the air we fed;
We left the world go far away
That like a spec Il seemed,
A heavenly glory, calm and pure,
Across our pathway streamed,
Sill on we went, my soul was wrapped
In silent ecstacy;
wondered what the end would be-.
What next should meet nline eye.
j knew not how we journeyed through
The painless fields of light,
When suddenly change was wrought,
And was clothed in white.
We stood bs fore city's walls,
Most glorious to behold
We passed through streetsof gIistening pearl,
O'er streets OF purest gold.
1t needed not the sun nj days
Nor silver moon by night;
The glory of the Lord was there,
The Lamb himself its light.
Bright angels paced the shining Streets
Sweet music filled the air,
And white robed saints, with glittering crowns,
From every cline were there,
And some that ] had loved on eartn
Stood with them round the throne:
ga II worthy Is the Lamb, they san q
Tho glory His a lone !''
But fairer than all beside, saw
My Savieur's glorious face,
And as gazed ne smiled on me
With wondrous love and grace.
Lowly bowed before his throne,
O'erjoyed that at last
Had gained the object of my hopes,
That earth at length was past
And then in solemn tones, he said,
"where is the diadem
That ought to sparkle on thy brow
Adorned with many gems
know thou hast believed on me,
And life through me is thine,
But where all those radiant stars
That in thy crown should shines
Yonder thou seest glorious throng,
And stars on every brow,
For every soul they led to me,
They wear jewel now;
And such thy bright reward had been,
II such had been thy deed
II thou had sought come wandering feet
In paths of peace to lead.
did not mean that thou shouldst tread
The way of life alone,
But that the Clear and shinin g light
Which round thy footsteps shone,
Should guide some other weary feet
To my bright home of rest,
And thus in blessing those around,
Thou hadst thyscif been biest."
The vision faded from my sight,
The voice no Ion ger spake;
spell seemed brOoding DER my souIJ
Which long I feared TO break,
And when at last ~azed around
In mornings glmmering fight,
My spirit fell overwhelmed beneath
That vision q awful might,
ITose and wept with chastened Joy
That yet dwelt below;
That yet another hour was mine,
My faith by works to show;
That yet some sinner mig ght tell
OF jesus dying love,
And help to lead sOme weary soul,
To seek home above.
And now, while on the earth stay,
My motto this sh all be;
To live no longer for myself.
But Him who died for me!
And craven on my inmost soul,
This word of truth divine:
"1hey that turn many to the Lord
Bright as the stars shall shine %
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-22
How a Lad Wheeled Himself into For
tune and Influence.

At meeting of livestock holders ofa prom
inent railway corporation, recently held in
this city, there were present two gentlemen,
both well up in years-one however, considers
ably the senior Of the other. In talking of
old times gone by, the younger gentleman
called the attention of his friends, and told
a pleasant little story which should be read
with profit By every poor, industrious aud
striving lad. We use his own language:
"Nearly half century ago, gentlemen, L
was put upon the world to make my living.
l was stout, willing, and able, considering my
tender years, and secured place in hard
ware store to do all sorts of chores required.
was paid seyenty-fve dollars per year for my
boyish services One day, after l had been
at work three months or more, my frind there.
TMr B., =, who holds his age remarkably we'll,
came into the store, bought large bill Of SHOW
els and tongues, sad>irons and pans, buckets,
scrapcrs, and scuttles for he was to be married
next day, and was supplying his household in
advance. az was the grOom's custom in those
days. The articles were packed on the bar
row and made load sufficiently heavy for a
young mule But more willing than able, l
started off, proud that l could move such a
mass on the wheebarrow. [ got on remark
ably we'll till l struck the mud road, now
Seventh avenue. leading to my friend BIS
house There toilod and tugged and tugged
and toiled, but could not bulge the load up
the hill. the wheel going to its full half di-
ameter in the mud every time | would try to
propel forward. Finally good natured Irish
man passing by with his dray took my barrow,
self and all on his vehicle, and in consideration
of my promise to pay him bit landed me at
my destination.
II counted the articles carefully as I de-
livered them, and with my empty barrow
trudged my way back whistling with glee
over my triumph over difficulty. Some weeks
after paid the Irishman the "bit," and new
er got it back from my employers. Mr. b., L
am sure, would have remunerated me, but he
never before heard this story, so if he is in
clned he can compromise the debt by sending
me bushel ofhis rare ripe peaches next fall.
But to the moral. A merchant had witnessed
my struggles and how zealously labored to
deliver that load Of hardware; he even watched
me to the house and saw me count each piece
as I landed it in the doorway. He sent for
me next day, asked my name, told me he had
reward for my industry and chcerfulness un>
der difficulty. in the shape of five hundred
dollar cerkship in his establishment. | ac-
copied, and now, after noarly half century
has passed I look back and say | wheeled
myself into all own, for that reward of per-
severance was my grand stepping stone to for
tune"
The speaker was very wealthy banker, n
man Of influence and position, and one uni
versallv respected for many good qualities Of
head and heart.- PMsburg Dispatch.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-22
Howard R80Esscs
Nos. 5 & NORTH Howard Street!
1.-TWO Doors from Baltimore Strcet,)

1.-TWO Doors from Baltimore Strcet,)
BALTIMORE.
FJIIIIS Hotc has recently been enlarged, thorough
i Iy IyrenOvatcda nd Elegantly rcfdrnishcdihrOugh-
out md is now capable of accommodating over
800 guests. Under the management of the present
probrietors il has ttaned popularity exceI!ed
by no Hotel in the country. Everything which can
conduce to he comfor; of gmeste is furnished with
an unsparing hand; and the Howard House offers
accommodations to the travelling public equal to
any other hrst class Hotel in the United States.
BATHS, BILLIARD ROOM, BAR. Ere,
are all unexceptionable, The ProPrietors solicit
the patronage of the public.
05- Stages will be at the Depots arrival OF
trains also at the steamers their arrival to con-
vcy guests and their baggage TO the House.
TERM5---S3.oo PER DAY.
n. p. SEWELL,
March 30, lo69-ly Manager.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-22
Moran's English
GINGER BRANDY.

IN ali Cases arising from Disordered Stomach
IL and Liver, the curative qualities of Englsgh
GINGER BRANDY aSc unequaicd
II is a ga fe and and preventive to Cholera,
and a certain cure, :ftaken in the early stages of
the disease.
For Collie. Cramps in the Stomach. Flatulency,
&c. &c, there is no greater boon: and az a Sum
mer Beverage. mixed with Soda Water, it is most
agreeable. Manufactured so!elv by
THOMAS II. MORAN & CO.,
No. 81 Lombard Street, Baltimore.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-22
A Brief but Conclusive Test.

John Adams, father of John Quincy Adams,
used to say, when 1 was a boy | had to
study the Latin grammar, but it was dull, and
L hated it. My father was anxious to send
me to college, and therefore l studied the
grammar till l could bear it no longer, and
going to my father | told him did not like
study, and asked him for some other employ.
meut. 1t was opposing his wishes and lie was
quick in his answer" well, John, f" said he,
"if Latin grammar does not suit you. you may
try ditching-perhaps that will Mymeadow
yonder needs ditch, and you may put by
Latin and dig. This seemed a delightful
change and to the meadow l went, but soon
found dtching harder than Latin, and the first
forenoon was the longest l ever experienced
That day ate the bread Of labor, and glad
was l when plight came on. That night
made some comparison between Latin gram
mar and ditching but said not a word about
it. dug the next forenoon, and wanted to
return TO Latin at dinner time but it was
humiliating and could moi do it. At night,
toll conquered pride, and told my father
one of the severest trials of my life-that if
he chose | would 90 back to Latin grammar:
He was glad of it, and if have since gained
any distinction it has been owing to my two
days labor in that abominab!e ditch
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-22
N8E TONIC.
Warranted Purely Vegetable.

TTSrIS mild ssTonic Bitters'' will he found inval-
L liable to all who suffer from Indigestion or De-
biIy its chief being Stomachic, Carmin-
mt We and Digestive. NoiamiIy should be ~ithouti
A wineglassful taken retore meals-Particularly
before breakIast-will prove highly oenehclaI and
may be administered I, the most delicate system.
AZ a general beverage it EurPlsses all others 1t
may be taken at liberty. either alone or blended
with sherry in equal parts in which latter case it
is extremely noufishing and restorative. Manu-
fsctured solely by
THOMAS H. hoRAN CO., Proprictors.
DAVID f. FOUTZ. Nos. ia & ll6 Franklin ST.,
Baltimore. Md, Sole Agent, to whom all orders
should be sen'.
N,vcInber I6 lS69-ly
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-22

AID FOR WASHINGTON CoLLEGE.-The
St. Louis RepuJLtcan states that a number
ofcentIeueu in Missouri have subscribed over
ten thousand dollars to raise n fund for the
endowment of chair in Washington College
to bs called The Missouri Professorship of APP
piled Chemistry Best ofall, Brevet Major
General William S. Harney, United States
army, St. Louis, Mo. has subscribed $1,000
for the endowment of the presidential chair
General R. E. Lee's) of Washington Col
lege. All honor to these noble Missourians.
General Harvey is native of Virginia.
Richmond Dispatch. \
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-22

The Kentucky Senate has named a
county after R i. Lee. Hurrah for Lee
county Kentucky.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-22

a BATTLE RELIc.-In one of the win
dows of the Richmond Dispatch counting,
room may be seen small piece of plank sawed Z
out of a tree cut on the famed battle field OF
Cold Harbor. In the small space of four oy
six inches in this board may be found tour
bullets Cleaden messengers of intended death)
buried in what was the very heart OF the tree
The tree from which this board was cut was
in the centre of that sanguinary field, and
affords an illustration Of how thick the bullets
fell in that locality.