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The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-12-06
Sleeping with the landlords Wife.
WTE give the annexed incident in re-
w gard to Rev. Zeb. Twitchell. a

WE give the annexed incident in re-
w gard to Rev. Zeb. Twitchell, a
Methodist minister, in full and regular
standing, and member of the Vermont
Conference:
At one time he represented Stockbidge
in the Legislature. Zeb., says our in
formant is a man of fair talent both as a
minister and a musician. In the pulpit
he is grave, solemn, dignifed, and thor
ough systematic sermonizer; but out of
it there is no man living more fond Of
fun and drollery. On one OCCASION he
was vending his way towards the seat of
the annual conference of ministers in
company with another clergyman. Pass
ing country inn, zeb remarked to the
other:
The last time stopped at that tav-
ern, slept with the landlords wife"
In utter amazement his clerical friend
wanted to know what he meant.
[ mean just what l say" said Zeb.,
and on went the two travellers in unbro-
ken silence, until they reached the con-
ference
In the early part of the session the
conference sat with closed doors for the
purpose Of transacting some private bust
ness, and especially for the annual exam
ination of each members private charac-
ter, or rather conduct, during the past
year.
For the purpose, the clerk called
Zeb.'s name.
Does any one know aught against
the character of Brother Twitchell dur
ing the past gear ?" asked the bishop,
who was the presiding officer.
After a moments silence Jeb's travel
ing companion arose with heavy heart
and grave countenance; he said he had
a duty to perform-one he owed to God,
the church and himself; he must there
fore proceed to the discharge of it fear
lessly, though tremblingly. He then re-
lated that Zeb. had told him while pass
ing the tavern, that he had slept with the
landlords wife, etc
The grave body of men were struck as
with thunderbolt, although few smil-
ed frst at zeb. then at the presiding Off
Ger, knowingly, for they knew better
than the others the character Of the ac-
cursed.
The bishop called upon brother T., and
asked what he had to say in relation to
such serious charge, Zeb rose and
said:
I did the deed | never lie r'
Then pausing with awful seriousness,
he proceeded with slow and solemn de-
liberation:
There is one little circumstance, which
| think make the act justifable, 1 did
not mention to the brother. 1t may
not have much weight with the confer
ence, but although it may be of trifing
Importance, | will state it. When I slept
with the landlords wife, as [ told the
brother | kept the tavern myself"
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-12-06
Artesian Well in Nebraska.

The labors of the parties who have
been boring for the last eighteen months
in Lincoln, the capital city of Nebraska,
for salt water, were crowned with success.
At the depth of 600 feet below the sur
face, in strata of sandstone, lead to
the great subterranean sea of salt water
was recently struck, and the briny tor
rent came struggling up around the
augur shot into the air some eight or ten
feet. 1t has since flowed strongly and
steadily, and with great force and in.
creasing strength, forming briny rivu-
let, 1t is believed by experts who have
seen the flow, that when the augur is
Withdrawn and tubing inserted, stream
Of water will be projected from the well to
the height of fifty feet making it the
most magnificent artesian well of salt
water in the world,
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-12-06
The Garden of Eden.

A traveller in the East writes that the
site of the Garden of Eden, is, according
to tradition, located at the junction of
the Euphrates and Tigress at an Arab
village called Kornch. Scattered along
the banks are about two hundred houses
made of reed and thatch, while on the ex,
treme point, where the rivers meet a
shanty has been built for telegraph sta
ton ! ltis-says the Churchman--some-
what curious to think of telegraph dis.
patches being sent to the Garden of Eden
and 1t removes certain halo with
which our Imagination has surrounded
the spot. But modern progress has PEN
etrated those countries of the East which
have been in decay and they are doubt
less destined to undergo wonderful res
urcction
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-12-06
S U NDAY READ ING.
Only a Glass Of Beer.
80 NOME, ROBERT, take a glass of
~ beer only a glass of beer for it

NOME, hODEhl, take glass OF
~ beer only glass of beer for it
cannot harm you"
" | never drank glass Of beer in my
life" was the low reply; i" think I will
not drink it,"
Why, what harm will it do ?" again
said the temper. DO you think glass
of beer is agoing to kill you or make
drunkard Of you? What fool you are
Robert Barnes? / think that you had
better go around delivering temperance
lectures"
Robert could not bear ridioule, and he
wished very much too keep on friendly
terms with Mark Bently and so he said /;
Il" | am not afraid to drink it, Mark, and
to please you will do So"
He drank the beer to please his friend,
and also two or three more for the same
purpose but in a very few weeks he be-
gan to drink it to please himself. All !!
it was sad day when he first yielded to
partake Of " only glass of beer"
He was hardly man when he thus
yielded to the tempter's voice. and SO,
being young in years, he was easily led
into sin and temptation. Soon he drank
something stronger than beer, and in a
short time nothing but rum would satisfy
that terrible appetite. The eyes of
Robert Barnes lost their CLEAN Of truth
and nobleness, his cheeks their rosy glow
Of health, and once noble from its spright-
ly activeness. Alas for poor Robert
Barnes.
A year ago, l stood by an open grave,
that was to be filled by poor wretchcd
drunkard-one that had died in his shame
and misery. A weeping mother and aged
father bent over that dark grave, and,
as the sod and stones fell on the coffin, l
heard the words, Oh why did my boy
not die in his infancy ?" and then the
saddest groans l ever heard came from
the hearts Of those parents. Poor boy :"
1 heard the father say, he died drunk
ard; but l never taught him to drink
liquor; for drop of the deadly poison
was never found in my house. Oh why
did my noble Robert yield to the temp
ter 2"
hio Ndc tllC Cuu Vi IlOUeIU DdIuSS,
and it was the g one glass of beer" that
led him to ruin. He died in the prime
Of manhood, in consequence of drinking
one glass of beer; fer it awakened the
fires Of an appetite that never could be
quenched. l sometimes wonder if Mark
Bently fully comprehended what deed
he did when he held the beer-glass to the
lips of his victim. Perhaps he does but
still he tempts the weak ones of earth to
drink the awful poison, and his own red
glaring eyes betray the fact that he is also
on his way to ruin.
"Only glass of beer!" Beware, boys,
and do not touch it any sooner than you
would crested serpent, for it is far more
dangerous. Do not for a moment listen
to the voice that tells you that it cannot
harm you; for it may lead you to ruin, as
it did poor Robert Barnes, Boys, never,
never touch glass of beer!
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-12-06
SpurgeOn on Preaching aud Preachers.

SpurSeOn ON Ffeacning anu PreacherS.
At the annual session of the Baptist
Union at Cambridge, the other day, Mr..
Spurgeon said SCI recommend every
young minister to make preaching his
first business. The pulpit is the Their
mopylae of Christendom. Your people
may grumble that you don't so about
and drink as many cups Of tea at their
houses as they would like. If you give
them good food on the Sabbath, they will
put up with great deal. If the Sabbath
joint is only a grim scrag of mutton, with
plenty of divisions and nothing to divide
(laughter), you will soon discover that
your people will not be satisfied. In the
next place do not neglect visitation. It
is true that cannot visit my four thou
sand three hundred and fifty members
But my visitation is done by my elders
Next let me say word or two to the
people. 1t is a remarkable fact that min.
listers Of the gospel are not able to live on
much less than other people Laugh
ter.-They cannot make shilling go as
far as other people can make sovereign
Some of them try very hard, but they
do not succeed. A member once said tC
minister who wanted little more
salary as his family increased IL did
not know you preached for money
No DON'T said the minister. 81
thought you preached for souls" $50
do; but could not live on souls-laugh
ter, and if could, it would take a agooc
many the sise of yours to make meal
Renewed laughter
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-12-06
Listen to the Mocking Bird.

The Prairie Whistle and Animal Imitator can
be used by a child 1t is made to initiate the song
of every bird, the neigh OF horse and the bray OF
an ass, the grunt Of hog, birds, beasts and
snakes enchanted and entrapped by it. Is used by
Dan Bryant, Charley White and all the mnStres
and warbers. Ventriloquism can be learned in
three days by its aid. Sent anywhere upon re
cept of 10 cents; for Is cents; for 50 cents 15
for 81 Address L. w. VALENTINE,
limo 4 Ala Box 372 Jersey City, N. j.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-12-06

Ia- An English farmer by picking
over his seed wheat with the utmost care
and planting grain in place, at inter-
walls Of a feet each way, produced 162
bushels to the acre.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-12-06

I1- Take any variety of grain, fruit,
or potato, and give it queer name, con
ceal its faults carefully, publish its vir-
tues literally, and you may make for
tune out of humbugged community.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-12-06

gG- There isa base ball club called
The Silent" at Iowa City, composed
entirely Of deaf mutes.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-12-06

D0- We may desire, but cannot COM
mand success.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-02
disturbance i'm Norfolk.

NORFOLK, Va, Nov. "a large crowd OF
whites and blacks col cctcd before tho City
Hall last night to hear political addresses from
the Hon. Geo. Nj. Rob"son, Secretary Of the
Navy, Hon. James Ii. Patt, NJ. g. from this
district and a candidate Tor re election, cx-Gov
cruor Wells, of Va, Prof. Langstop, (negro),
OF Howard University, Washington, d. G.,
and others.
Tx Mayor Dccorday was elected chairman Of
the meeting.
Alter Gov. Wells and Secretary Robson
had addressed the crowd, and while Professor
Langston was speaking, the meeting was inter-
ruptcd by disturbance in the crowd, which
soon increased in violence and extent until fire
arms were fccy used, and several voeys from
small arms we're fired in rapid succession.
At the commencement! oil the firing the crowd
broke in wild disorder scattering in every d.
rccion.
The police attempted to que the distur-
baucc but. owing 10 their small force, were
unable to accomplish much.
After the crowd had dispersed, it was found
that no one bad tcen killed, but many whites
and blacks had E:crn wounded. Among the
seriously wounded Was John II. DaoicI, we'll
knowu white citizen OF this city, and leading
Republican, who occupied position on the
speakers stand. lie was wounded in the head
by Il bullet.
This morning a negro badly cut was found
dead in an alley lev squares from the scene
OF last night > Disturbance
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-02
TELEGRAPH NEWS.
ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE GAZETTE. ]
FOREIGN NEWS.

LONDON Nov. "A deputalon of 1000
persons called upon Gamhctta Yesterday ia
petition for tic organization OF the scattered
forces now operating independently in the varl
o1s departments
Gambetta answered that the salvation ni ,hr
people was in their own haDdI.
The Government could not even supp'y en-
with arms.
The authorities at Tours ascrloe the loss oil
ID i'm to The incompotency of Gariba!ds Sar
dinian officers and their crude organization:
relieving the regular French iorces at the mo-
ment when the latter were most needed.
The Moniieur complains Of the inactivity Of
the army of the Loire, which, il srys, HOW
numbers 100. 900 men,
The latest advices from Paris represent the
ardor CT tho people as unabaird, and that nc
doubts are anywhere expressed OF The ability
to hold cut fer weeks, perhaps months longer.
The supply Of fresh meat is said to be sulii
cicnt to last until December Is, while the salt
ed provisions will supply the city five weeks
longer. 1t seems, however, ihatthe stores arc
not udiclousy distributed.
Tours, Nov. "a dispatch has been re
ccived here from Arlon, Belgium, which an
nounces that Metz has not capilulated ; that
its parrison<, iors and towers refuse to agree
to the capituIation If Baz .ne and that the
Prussians have resumed their positions about
the place.
On the 25:h uit. d riot occurred in the mar
ket Of the reimbursement des Batiquoiis The
popuacc rushed into the market en- masse,
clamoring to he supplied with meat The out
break was suppressed without serious difficulty.
The PrusSsians have succeeded in placing
batteries at Courbevoie, Meudou, and Baquin.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-02
SPECIAL NNr,isEN
q MARTYRS OF. LIVER COMPLAINT.

TO MARTY RS or LIVER GDMpLAINT
Among the wonderful medical propsrtir,s
which have rendered Hrstcttcr's Stomach BIT
tiers pre-. emlnent among tho heath rcstOrin.
preparations Of thu age It's anti bilious viz
tues are not the last remarkable. No words
can d" iuS'ica (" - marvellous elect upon the
81 li""". py!h.vs the simple words Of y
ccnvalrSc.Iit sufferer "hn r>crIbr: /: III *"
ing right To tn" pot tall the story ~ clear
ly ne may be. 1t DOES go righ! 10 the SPOT it
operates directly upon tho disurdrrnd organ,
and whether unCuIy active or in p state of pa
raj ysl3 re tOrcS it to q con Lion o. health
The Sickness At the Stomach, Pain between the
Shoulders ard in the Right Side, Yellow ;;LEI.
sion of the Skin, Cost;vcness, Drrws mess and
Lsrguor Dimncss of Sight, Pslpitation Of the
Heart Dry Cough, LOW Fever, and other
symptoms which ind cato the various phases of
Acute and Chronic Liver Complaint arc ono
and al promptly relieved, and finally removed,
by the sc,ion of this famous preparation, which
is ~ once tho best If correctves, the gent est
and most genial o! apcrents, Al iniallibic regu
lator. and powerful Restorative Persons OF n
bilious habit, who use the Bites rs protective
medicine, will never suffer tho pains and pm
allies Of Liver Disease or Bilious Remittent Fo-
vnr oct 3l-pOiW
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-02
ULIFTON FOR SALE BYPUBLIC AUG
By Beck, Knox & Kerby,

Real Eststo Agents and Auctloneers.
TRUSTEE'S SALE.-By virtue Of certain
l. deed Of trust from the late Thomas Ap.
Catnsby Jones ard Mary W., his wife, 10 WIN.
L. Dulsny, bearing date March -, 1854, and
recorded amongst the lsnl records OF Fairfax
county, in .iber U, No. ). folio IL, &C., shall,
rs Trustee. substituted and appointed in tho
place OF tho said William IL. Dulsny, by an
order OF the Hon. County Court of Fairfax
county, at September term, 1870, and for the
purposes in the ssid deed mentioned and DE-
c!ared, offer for sale, by public auction. on
SATURDAY, the 9Th day Of November, 1870.
at IL O clock III, on the promises, the ThACE
OF LAND, Tor so much Ne may be necessaly)in
the county of Fairfax, on which the late Com
.nodore Ihos up. Z. Jones resided with all
buildings improvements and appurtenances TO
WIT: eli that portion f!o:s and I. in tho d.
vision of Lct.cc g. Jones resi- estate amongst
her heirs, recorded amongst the land records
of Fairfax county, in liDcr Pr, folio 49, and
lying within the following boundaries: Begin
ming al the western corner of lot No. !, on the
TURNPIKE road, ..dioinigG Balls land; thence
with Bulls line 20 the Northern corner OF lot
No. 3; thence along the limo between lots and
3 so far that Il line drawn psrallalto the eastern
line Of lots 3 and 4 to tho Turnpike road shall
include 200 acres.
Terms made known NJ tho time Of sale.
LAWRENCE B. TAYLOR,
con 23-oots Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-02
The Markets.

New York, Nov, o.-Stocks steady. God
TX. Money 4a5. Va. SKIES, cz-coupnn GO:
DO new 63 -Four dull and declining. Wheat
quiet and declining. Corn quiet without change
IN prices.
BALTIMORE, Nov. > va. skies, old, 49,
bid, 80 asked; do. 1866, G. asked do. 1867
574 asked. Cotton very quiet at l6}. Flour
du!i and irregular. Wheat more active; Md.
amber l6OalG5 good to prime l25al50 com
mon to fair ll0al20; Western l29ll3O. Corn
firm; white C5172; yellow 1890; Western &c
a15 Oats quiet 3ut steady at 45l49. Rye 70
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-02

TIE WoRRELL SISTERS The Wcrrell Sis
tiers gave their second and last performances for
tho season, in this city, at Liberty Hall, last
night to house about as large as that of the
preceding evening, and the receipts Of which
were just about sufficient to ray expenses.
The exhibitions were very good OF the kind,
and were such as are fostered by the prevail
ing taste of moro Northern cities, but they did
not prove very attractive here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-02

POLICE REPORT. new uniforms Of the
notice have been finished aud issued, and the
force will appear in them to morrow.
MAYORS OFFIcE.-John Paris, colored, Tor
diSordery conduct, was fined and discharged.
NIGHT REpoRT-Night clear and cold and
frost visible this morning. There were many
more people than usual on the streets, but no
disturbances are reported. The door ct the
warehouse OF NJ Eldridee 4 Co., on Union
street, was found open by the policemen on
that beat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-02

CLERK OF TIE COURTS OF THE COUNTY.
MIR. Jefferson lacey, now and for long time
ast,thc efficient clerk of the Circuit and County
Courts OF Alexandria, and an old and consis-
tent member of the Radical party, is candi-
date for re election in opposition to g. G. Sea
ton. coorcd, the candidate selected by the
convention held on the night of the 3lSt ult.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-02
AUCTION SALES.

DUBLIC SALE OF A VALUABLE
Z FARM, at the Court House, at Brentsvllle,
Prince William county, Va, on MONDAY,
Novembcr tn, $50, at II o'clock.-All that
known rs "PIEDMONT," Containing about
GOO acres of land, more or less, situated about
four miles north Of Haymarket, on the road
leading from Brentsville to Aide, in Loudoun
county, and about six miles from Gainesville,
on the o :, A. S NJ. K. r.; 400 acres cleared and
very desirable timber. Land we'll watered
appie and pear orchard in bearing, containing
several hundred trees; never-fsillng spring OF
fine water in beautiful grove near the dwell
Ing. DWELLING HOUSE is q comfort 6ssa
able cottsge of five rooms, with porch I'VE.
about forly feet long. Also Stable, Barn, Corn
House Creamery, Meat House and Servants
House Schools, Churches and good society in
the neigh borhood. To any one wishing 10
purchase a desirable farm. this is rare oppor-
turity. Tito indisputable.
MS-One.third cash the remainder in
six nnd twelve months. Address JESSE TY
SON, Baltimore, Md, or FRED. FOOrE,
Haymarket, Prince William county, Virginia.
oct lS-eots
CLIFTON FOR SALE By PUBLIC AUG
~ TION.-In execution of deed Of trust
from William s. Kemper to the subscriber
dated March lst, 1860, l will offer for sale, by
auction on SATURDAY, the 10Th Of Decem-
or's of1ico, in tho city OF Alexandria. that well
known and beautiful farm called "CLIFTON,'
situated in Fairfax county, Va, about midway
between the city of Alexandria and Mount Yer
non, containing 2l34 acres, and now in the pos.
session of, and occupied by, b. A. Risley, osq.,
by whom it has been highly improved.
Also, at the same time and place, one other
TRACT or PARCEL OF LAND, adjoining
that above described. containing 27t acres.
1'ERMS-Ono.tenth of the purchase money
cash the residue in three equal payments at
six, twelve and eighteen months with interest
from the day of sale.
LAWRENCE g. TAYLOR,
oct 7-eots Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-02
PLEASANT AND AGKEEABLE

It ms long been desire TO havo tonic fol
invAids which is beth pleasant and agreeable
to the taste. This wo have in the STANDARD
Vino Bitlors" Of Mr.. Alfred Speer. Their eff
feet upon tho system is mildly stimulating, diu
retic sudoritic and tonic; benz lca in affection!
OF the Kidneys, Chronic diseases, with general
debility of the constitution.
Sold by Druggists. oct 3l-lw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-02
GETTING MARRIED.

Essays for Young Men, on Social Evils, and
the prop1iety or IMPROPERLY of getting Married,
with sanitary help for those who feel united
for matrimonial happiness. Sent free, III scaled
envelopes. Address HOWARD ASSOCIA-
TON, Box 2, Philadelphia, Pa. sep l9-3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-02
Auction SALES.
Green d. Wise,

rResl Estate Agents and Auctioneers, =,
SkTILL OFFER, BY PUBLIC AUCTION,
w in front of the May ors office, in TINS city
on SATURDAY, November 5th, at II O'clock
lf not sold at private sale before that date 4
desirable little FARM OF FIFTEEN AChho
OF GOOD LAND situated on the Iecsburg
turnpike - miles from Alexandris, aid near
the residence of &. r. Lea, improved by 9 ccm-
Portable and co,n.loious FRA Dwell; q
LING HOUSE located on an cmnence and H
commanding IL fine view, besides detached
kitchen, Stable. &c. Tho farm has an orchard
of 10 assorted peach trees now in good bearing,
IS good apple trees. besides strawberries and
other small fruits. The location is very healthy
and the title perfect.
TERMS-One half cash, and the remainder
in six and twelve months by negotiable notes.
with interest," to be secured by u deed o! trust
on the farm For further information apply to
GREEN Il WISE, who will show the place TO
tlrnsn who lnsre 10 nurchaSc no l-NT, & 7
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-02

SECOND WARD RADICALs.-A meeting Of the
Second Ward Radicals will be held to night at
the corncr OF Pitt and Princess streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-02

posToFFIcE At Casanova, Fauquier coun-
ty. Virginia, J. Robert Elmunds is appointed
Postmaster, vice j. Taylor Bradley, resigned
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-02

POLITICAL SPEAKING ". Walker,
esq, Of Westmoreland, and Col. George W.
Brent, Of this city, will address the citizens OF
Alexandria at Liberty Hall on Friday night
next, in support Of the claims OF Maj. Elliott
NJ. Brazton for Congress.
Mr.. Lewis Mckenzie made a speech at Lang
lcy, in Fairfax COUNTY, last night the citlzers
of that Dcighborhood, in reference to his action
while in Congress upon the subject OF the Chain
Bridge
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-02
Local BreyitfeS.

An examination Of the fire plugs has just
been completed, and without an exception they
are found to be in better condition than ever
before.
The late festival at Lewis Chapel, NJ. 4.
Church, South, near Colchester, was very
pleasant and agreeable affair, and in its results
fully equaled the expectations Of those who
had it in charge.
The brick work OF the new foundry OF Jamie
son & Collins having been completed, tic
building was topped off yesterday evening witt
the usual festivities. McssrS. Windsor and
Bartle were the contractors.
To day, the festival Of All Souls. was cele-
brated in the Episcopal and Catholic churches
with appropriate services.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-02

And from Miss Margaret Wright a lot o.
cooking utensils and clothing.
y benevolent ecntlemau, (Second conlrlbu
ton,) large load Of furniture, mattresses
clothing, &c.
Several friends of the cause, mattress, cot,
hedStead and clothing