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The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-08-09
A Boy ON COrns.

NORNS are of all kinds. Vegetable
" corn grows IN rows and animal corn
grows on toes. There are several kinds
of corn there is unicorn, capricorn, corn
dodgers, acknowledge the corn, field corn
and toe corn, which is the corn you feel
most. 1t is said, believe, that, gophers
like corn but persons who have corns
do not like to go far" if they can help
it, Corns have kernels, and some Colo
nels become "corned." Vegetable corn
grows on ears, but animal corn grows on
the feet at the other end Of the body.
Another kind of corn is the acorn these
grows on oaks, but there is hoax about
the corn. The acorn is corn with an
indefinite article, but the corn is very
definite indeed. Try it and see. Many
a man when he has corn wishes it were
an acorn
Folks that have corns sometimes send
for doctor, and if the doctor himself is
corued, he would probably do as we'll as
if he isn't. The doctor says corns are
produce by tight boots or shoes, which
is probably the reason why when man
Is tlSht tney say ne Is corned. Ii alarm
er manages well he can get u good deal
of corn on one acre, but know farmer
that has corn that makes the biggest
acher on his farm. The bigger crop Of
vegetable corn man raises the better he
likes it, but the bigger crop Of animal
corn he raises the better he does not like
it. Another kind of corn is a corn
dodger. The way it is made is very sim
pie, and is as follows (that is if you want
to know)
You 90 along the street and you meet
man you know has corn, and is a
rough character, then yon step on the toe
that has the corn on it, and see if you
don't have occasion to dodge. In that
way you'll find out what corn dodger is.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-08-09
Big Feet.

A New Orleans paper says: Yester-
day, wel-to-do citizen was down town
until late in the evening, and the society
Of number of friends had somewhat
disturbed the serenity Of his mind. In
getting into car, to return home, he
staggered little, and tangling his feet
in ladys skirt, measured his length on
the floor He struggled to his feet, and
looking around, Indignantly demanded to
know who struck him. A gentleman
present remarked, You fell over that
lady's feet-nobody struck you" The
salubrious citizen turned round and sur
veyed the cause Of his accident moment,
and then, as if by no means satisfied with
the reason of his mishap, said Mad
anne, you've got the biggest feet | ever
saw" Sir 1" aspirated the lady, flush
ing with anger. Pray, don't apologize,
madam" interposed the man. 81 am
aware it amt your fault, but take my ad-
vice sit always sideways in future, and
gi0e them the jul range Of the car" and
taking a seat he looked tho essence of
sublime indifference.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-08-09
Gbe Gin1es, Mem BLOOMFIELD, ]Da.
Legal Advice.

4 GENTLEMAN ordered suit of
IN clothes from tailor, and specially
enjoined him that they must be made by
the next Tuesday, and must be made in
the finest style, and that unless the tailor
could have them ready to certainty be-
yond peradventure to the day, that he
must not undertake them; but Snip
promised faithfully that they would be
finished. Tuesday came and no clothes /;
the enraged man flew to the cabbage
mans house and said:
What's the reason my clothes are not
ready as you promised? Here you've
kept me in the city at loss Of time and
business only to disappoint me; now, if
we had you in our part Of the country, l
tell you what they would call you: they
would call you perfect squirt !"
The humble knight Of the goose e1-
planned that the only competent workman
that he had, capable of making the suit,
had wife lying at deaths door, and he
could not possibly leave her. The out
ragged gentleman was not able to smother
his disappointment and berated the tailor
pretty soundly for falling in his positive
promise. The ninth fraction Of the " &C.
nus homo" could not stand this, and plain
ly told his customer to go to the calorlc
regions Of Pandemonium.
The customer, red with rage, rushed
across the street to lawyer, and in an
excited and hurried manner, said:
Do you know, Snip, the tailor across
the way ?"
Yes, know him." answered Brief
Well, now, [ want your advice" said
the gentleman " | want to know what
you would do in such case. That old
stitch louise has kept me here in the city
on expense, to the great detriment Of my
business and disappointed me in a suit
Of clothes; but when | went to remon
strate with the fellow about it, what dc
you suppose he said to me? He told me
to go to the devil ~
With these words he laid down ter
dollar bill on the desk, and said, "Now
sir, what would you w
Do you mean this for a retainer ?
asked Brief
"l do," was the reply.
"Then," said Brief, quietly folding uE
the ten and putting it into his pocket
he told you to 90 to the devil. Well
my opinion and advice to you is, don't dc
it, There is moreover, no statute or 10
cal law that can compel you to specific
performance. say, don't 90 it unit
called by Almighty power"
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-08-09

p6g~ Argue not with man whom you
know to be of an obstinate temper, for
when he is once contradicted, his mind is
barred up against all light and informa-
ton: arguments, though ever SO well
grounded, do but provoke him, and make
him afraid to be convinced of the truth.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-08-09

Dsg@ The Philadelphia reporter of the
dresses at a ball, who wrote that Miss
Bloodgood wore double shirt, neatly
trimmed with satin, ribbon" is lodging
the girls brother, who wants to know how
he found it out. The reporter now says
he tried to write "skirt" and he thinks
he must have been drunk, which is very
likely.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-08-09

H@y" Sammy, my boy, what are you
crying for"
Bill hove the Bible at me, and hit me
ON the head"
"Well, you are the only person in my
family on whom the Bible ever made the
least impression"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1870-11-18
The Caprtces of Fashion.

Last month an innovation was threaten
ed in the length of the walking dress
But only few ladies seemed inclined to
patronize the long dress or adopt the pro-
fessiop of the street sweeper. This month
walking dresses are shortened again.
Those who prefer the long skirt wear lit
tie white frill based around the bottom o;
it, Stimulating petticoat. This the Pa
risian ladies call ''coquetterie. This lit
tie coquetterie is sometimes beautifully
embroidered. It does the business CT
street sweeping very effectually, fresh
one being needed for every promenade.
The new modes of trimming exhibit the
most e1travagant use of costly material
One of the late dress novelties displayed
at McCreery's is suit of black silk, the
bottom skirt of which is founced horizon
tally, while the long polonaise is literally
covered with founces, running perperdic-
ularly from the waist to the bottom Of the
garment, where they are finished with an
worn. the long tunic or polonaise, artist
cally looped, having entirely superseded
them.
Jackets, Basques and Fringes-Vest
fronts to corsages are very popular. AL
Jackets and basques are finished with these
vests. They are either pointed at the
waist or else they fall equare below it, in
the Louis XIV style, the ends of the vest
being untrimmed.
Fringes are revived; they are used oi
various styles, tasselled, crimped and
heavy bullion. Shawl suits are disappear
ing. and so are sashes, round waists being
very little worn.
Velvet costumes are trimmed with fur
Suits of cloth, serge and Empress cloth,
with heavy passe- -mepterie, military braid
satin and velvet. Crochet buttons are
more in vogue than jet. But Jet orna-
ments for bonnets and hats of hollow
square pendants are very fashionable.
A black Alpaca dress is now decided K
be necessary part of every lady's ward
robe. The buffalo brands is preferred Il
all others.
Turkish sable brilliantine and beaver
mohair make beautiful cheap substitute
for black silks they are quite as glossy
and are more durable and economical -
Trimmed with founces and fiat plating
of the same, or velvet cr satin bands, the,
| make very stylish suits at a REASONABLE
cost.
Hats are still worn with high crowns
but of more varied forms than the summe
styles. Bonnets are trife larger. Boil
hats and bonnets are trimmed more on tn
back than in front.
High colors and many shadings ar,
worn to great extent this season Th,
Himalayan shewls, in stripes of bright
rich colors that are 80 popular, give q ga.
and festive appearance TO our great fash
ion thoroughfares.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1870-11-18
MARRIAGE GUIDE,

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male and female, in everything concerning the
Psychology and relations of our sexual system,
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Ii. D. This Is really valuable and interesting
work. II is written in plain language for the
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GngravinGs. All young married people, or those
contemplating marriage, and having the least
impediment so married life, should read this
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ba Acquainted with still it is book that must
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dress, DIR. IN. YOUNG, Nc. 416 Spruce street,
above Fourth, Philadelphia.
Eg- AFFLICTED AND UNFORTUNATE.-No
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Place yoarsef under the care of any Of the no.
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DR.. Young can be consulted any Of the
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dephia.
oct % %-1ych
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1870-11-18
German Feeling Toward England.

correspondent of the London Times.
writing from Germany, says the tone of
feeling in that country is October 26)
very hostile to England. He says the Ger
man public is being prepared for the ex.
hibition of a still more determined hostili-
ty toward England, and of friendship to-
ward Russia. when at the close of the war
In France, if not before, Russia will take
from turkey her reward for her present
attitude of neutrality. He asserts that a
secret understanding to this effect exists
between Russia and Prussia, and advises
England to make friends with the former
by obviating a collision on the Eastern
question. lt was to prevent Russia join-
log with England for the restoration of
peace on terms favorable to France that
the understanding was promoted by Prus-
sla, but the correspondent thinks that it
Is not OF such nature as irrevocably to
prevent Russia from Withdrawing from it
In return for certain privileges Withdrawn
from her in 1865
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1870-11-18
STATE NEWS.

SAM YoUN1i. q cciored boy about eigh-
teen years old, was crushed to death at
the r. & c. Railroad depot III Raleigh,
while coupling cars on Saturday night.
DEAD.-F. II. Sprague, Esq, who op-
posed Hon. T. e. Shober, as a Republican
candidate for Congress, died suddenly OF
CONGESTION cn the night of the 9th inst.
CoUNTY TREAsURER. the last cleo
ton Mr.. David Lane was elected County
Treasurer, but has declined to qualify
In consequence Of such action the County
Commissioners have appointed Mr.. Robt.
Il. Austin Treasurer in his stead.
On Monday last Mr. Austin appeared
before the Board and duly qualified, giving
8 bond of thirty-twO thousand dollars, with
". S. Battle, John s. Daucy and VIM. H.
Johnston IS his suTcties.
Tarboro' .SontAeaser.
IHETE wore 800 bales Of cotton shipped
from Rocky Mount for tho week ending
Nov. Sth.
The dwelling house, kitchen and smoke
Cumberland county were burned on
Wednesluy last,
4 SAD AEp FATAL ACcIDENT.-We are
deeply paiued to learn that our friend MIR.
". Gatlin Williams, highly respected
citizen of Greene county, was fatally in
jured by being thrown from horse on
Saturday oyenIng last, while riding from
Snow Hill to his home. AS soon as Mr..
Williams mutilated body was discovered
on the road side DR.. W. j. Jones was
called to his assistance, who did all in his
power to relieve the euferer, but TO nc
avail. Mr.. ". died from the injuries re
cei7ed OF the Monday following. He
leaves wife and three young children.
The deceased had taken an active par
10 the late war as Lieutenant in Co. G
10th n. G. State TOJps of which Regi-
ment he was after0 ards made Adjutant.
Goldsboro' Messenger.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1870-11-18
zTtRREiGE GUIDE.
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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1870-11-18
Terrible Carnage.

The story Of the capture of Orleans reads
like page from the history OF the Cru
sades. The French, destitute of artillery
and fearfuliy outnumbered, vera forced to
defend the city by individual bravery, and
made the victory dear one for the Ger
mans. During the night before the as
sauit little ''snake parties" were organized
to creep out through the long grass and
meet the Prussians crawling in. And
every now and then the silence was broken
by sharp, kissing cry as snake met snake
in the underwood, and the stings, in the
shape Of the long hunting knives carried
on these expeditions, went to work.
Next day, it being evident that the town
must fall. it was decided to save the
bulk Of the army by retreat, while the
Foreign Legion and the Pontifcal Zouaves
engaged the Prussians and covered the re-
treat. And nobly they did it, The Prus-
sian artillery rained missiles of death upon
them, till they judged them broken, and
then assaulted en- mQSSe, only to be driven
back in ruin. Four times did they meet
repulse, bat on the fifth assault not shot
was fred against their heavy masses as
they deployed in the open field, but as
railway station about a hundred and fifty
ghastly creatures il the military garb rose
up to meet them in the longed for en-
brace of death. Orleans was won. But of
these $50 men, not 60 escaped to tell the
tale of how it was defended. Of 1900 Of
the Foreign Legion, 36 came back 10 Blois,
and of $40 Zouayes, but II left the field
alive.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1870-11-18
Chinese I'm San Frauci.co.

It appears from the census, says the San
Francisco Bulletin. that there are II. .817
Chinese in San Francisco, of whom 2, ,O40
are females, mostly of the lowest class,
LAS are under fifteen years of age, and
800 were born in California. They own
but little property, the returns showing
only $74, 800 of reel estate aud 81, 1S8 O8O
of personal property; altogether only
81, 1852, $50. This would be less than $11O
for each individual. while the remainder
of the city's valuation, 1858. 1913, $685. di-
vided between the remainder of the popu-
lation, 1913, 544, would give an average of
81, 900 to each person.
The houses the Chinese occupy are near
ly all rented from our own people, and the
small wealth they return is less evenly di-
vided than among ourselves, and yet their
wants are so simple that they present fewer
examples OF pauperism. Probably the
greater part Of the money they save goes
to China. whittier they all expect to re-
turn, and thus they seem to be poorer than
they really are.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1870-11-18
At the Georgia State fair, among the

At the Georgia State fair, among the
crowd who were examining the exhibition
of cooking given by the Stewart stove, was
a young lady, who seemed determined to
understand all its operations and merits.
A gentleman standing by remarked to q
friend, "that young lady will make good
housekeeper." The friend replied: "Allow
me to introduce you, and perhaps you may
have an opportunity of testing her house
keeping" The result, we are informed,
was that before the parties left the grounds
there was q mutual understanding by
which a new housekeeping establishment
will soon be opened.
There are eight stove manufacturers in
Boston who represent an aggregate OF over
81. SOC, 900 capital.
ST. Cloud is total ruin, the pictures
and tapestry all burned. The bust of Ma
polean and some books were saved.
Helmbold. it is said, invests nearly half
o million year in advertising. His sue
cess shows what printers ink will do.
A Trojan youth is in limbo for stealing
an eighty-cent umbrella. Thatestablishes
a precedent. ~ -s,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1870-11-18
From Warrington.

WAsHINGToE, D. O., Nov. II.
Acting Commissioner Of Patents is General
Duncan.
John A. Minnis has been appointed Attorney
for the Northern District of Alabama.
The President has departed North for three
days.
The Cabinet was prolonged to-day by the dis
cussion of the situation affected by the rece Mt
elections.
The New Adria quicksilve, claim is assuming
a national Importance
Judge Paschal assails Secretary Cox, conclud-
iug thus: Gas to the claim itself, Cox makes not
one statement about it which is not grossly false
or largely exagge ated."
Browns majority in Missouri rubs 0,000 The
issue was, the restoration of Confederates TO
full citizenship.
Farnsworth teegraphs from Illinois CT his
election by 5COG majority.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1870-11-18
Estimated.
Further outrages have been committed

Further outrages have been committed
upon American citizens in China. Mr..
Hunt, of the American Board of Missions,
was recently pelted with stones in the
streets Of Shanghai, and American Baptist
and Presbyterian missionaries have been
compelled to leave the city of Tunechow.
and fee to Chefoo for refuge. Their lives
were threatened, and it was felt that it
would not be safe for them to leave by the
usual land route, as they would very likely
be overtaken and murdered on the road.
They were rescued by an English gunboat.
No American vessels were on hand to pro-
tact the citizens of this country, nor do
We hear of the authorities at Washington
moving in tie matter. China should be
compelled to respect the lives and property
Of Americans living within her borders,
bat such cOnsnmmation need not even
b hoped for while General Grant is at the
head of this nation. He will use the
troops of the United States to aid the
Radicals IN political canvass in North
C4rolina or New York, while in China,
American citizens have to seek and accept
the protection of English gunboate.
Philadelphia Age.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1870-11-18

The pnofe classes OF the French are much
distressed By the Prussian seizure of the svine
| b. INKS. corporation and commerce funds which
| under french law, Ware placed in the castody
of the State. So ss4~ss tese- - $50. zo3s@
| The Prussians have dismant:ed all the Pfeseach
forti6catlons AMI tax en- the guns saeIsewhere
The City Oouncil of Lille have passed the fol-
| lowing resolution =s-.-:@ ssfs. ~
Resofued. That Bazaine lied whs he said that
all OF Northern France desired peace at any
| price. He lied signaliy. and this body spurns
the lie. .... s--.=- es.s. .. s5s----.
>TcUas. NovIi.
The Ministry have the following from the com.
mandant of the army of The Loire:
"We have taken Orlea, o after two days fght.
Our killed and wounded is two thousand. The
enemy's loss is much larger. including one thout-
and prisoners. The number Of prisoners 10 con.
s:antfy increasing. as We closely follow She fee
ing enemy. Much material has been captured
The hottest fl zht wts around, s0ou.nier The
Elan troops behaved with extraordinary gallan-
try. De- PAladines has issasd 3 congratulatory
address rra=.s-. Is -r-z.s-
VERSAILLES. Nov. IL.
Won neertaun III reporting the evacuation of
Orleans reports Rat the French are net sdvan-
cing along the Loire reported. s..z. ,-.-
LONDON, Nov. IL.
New Briesach formally surrendered to-day,
GaEabetta orders that the drill of recruits must
be completed within twenty days.
Aosta denies the rumor of having demanded
p ebiscitum. he considers that by the vote of
the Cortes he elected by universal suffrage
which is amply sufficient.
Heavy SNOW to-day at Rouen.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1870-11-18
West VirRlniR


from all the counties except seven, which
will not vary the result hundred votes.
Jacobs Dem. majority for Governor is
2, ,536. In the First Congressional District
Davis Dem.) has 2,314 majority; in the
second district McGrew (Rep.) 787 major
ity; in the third district Hereford Dem. J
hes l, ,S34 majority.
In the Senate the Democrats have II
and the Radicals 10, of these last hold
over.
In the House, from the counties report
ed, the Democrats have 80 and the Radio
ais Is, with three to hear from, two Of
whom will probably be Democrats.
This is q total reversal of the state Of af-
fairs two years ago; aud. considering the
circumstances under which it was achiev-
ed, is the grandest electoral feat of the
age.