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The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1870-05-14
A Convict Of Twenty-threo Years Made Free.

| Over twenty years ago, George Hume
well, Of Cambridge, young man of good
talents, of brilliant prospects, and surround
ed by the1nAuences of virtuous home, fell
into the company of evil associates, became
Incorporate and fearfully deprived.
In October, 1847, he deliberately set
fire to his own homo in the night time.
His brother, while endeavoring to secure
some valuable papeas from the house, per-
ished in the flames.
At that time the penalty for such crime
was death. Hunnewell was tried and SEN
tanced to De hung. but the sentance was
commuted to imprisonment for life. For
all these long years he has dwelt in living
tomb. Only once had he been permitted
to look upon the outside world. Then for
short time he was permitted to gaze upon
the world from the cupola of the State pris-
on. By the aid of telescope, he took q
look upon the surroundings of his once
dear horne. His only remark was, "All
is changed" ."o
Who can tell the life he has led, the
dread he has suffered, or the hope he has
INDUCED? Above all, who can measure
the emotions of that poor unfortunate man
when he heard it announced by Warden
Haynes, last Thursday, that through the
cemency of Governor Clahin, he was free
man. He YVES called upon to stand up in
the chapel. An old, gray-haired man, in
his siztieth year, deliberately arose, beam
ing with the commlnglea expressions Of
surprise and joy. Spectators and prisoners
rejoiced in his liberation, joining in most
hearty cheers lie has come forth into the
wide wicked world. Che sympathies and
prayers of the good follow him. May they,
With the terrible experience tehas suffered,
be the means, by the grace Of God, of lead
ing him in the way of life everlasting
Boston Necs
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1870-05-14

"MY NAMES HAYNEs."-M Many years
ago Virginia politician, riding along
public highway, overlook a red haired, COM
mon.looking individual travelling in the
same direction. They at once entered con-
versation, the subject being politics, the
discussion of which was then raging at
fever heat all over the country. Jefferson
was President, and our Virginia friend,
though jefferson was a native of his own
State, pitched into the author Of the De-
claraton right and LEFT, TO call him
sheep stealer, midnigh ght-robber, heaven
defying reprobate, we're mild terms COM
pared with those poured upon the devoted
head of the unfortunate Jefferson.
BY and by the travellers came to point
where the road forked, and their routes lay
in different directions. The politician
spoke:
stranger, we've travelled good piece
together, and understand each other prctjy
we'll about that old heathen Tom Jefferson,
May L ask, before we part, what your name
may be ?"
His companion politely raised his hat
and replied: ,,,. #,
any name is Thomas Jefferson, Presi-
dent Of the United States, at your service,
What may your name be?'
"You Tom Jefferson-that red headed
old Gus? Well we'll. M-y-my names
Haynes" ," and putting spurs to old Dobbin,
the way he went down north fork was "a
caution to Virginia gravel.
The joke became the pun Of the grocer
les in the neighborhood for long time, and
when any one wished to make tracks uu-
usually fast, he had only to exclaim,, "My
names Haynes" and "get"
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1870-05-14

a little chap had dirty face, and his
teacher told him to go and wash it, He
went away, and after a few minutes came
back with the lower part of his counter
ance tolerably clean while the upper part
was dirty and wet.
'Johny," said the teacher, "why didn't
you wash your face p
81 did it, Sir"
"YOu didn't wipe it all over, then"
81 did wipe it as high up as my shirt
would 60"
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1870-05-14
gelett SSIflistellanp. SSIfl
THE QUAKER pAssENG GER.

We were five passengers in all, two ladies
in the back seat, middle aged gentleman,
and Quaker ou the middle, and myself
on the front.
The two ladies might have been mother
and daughter. aunt and niece, governess
and charge, or might have sustained any
other relationship which made it proper for
two ladies to travel together unattended
The middle aged man was spri2htly and
talkotive. He soon struck up an acquain-
tauce with the ladies, towards whom. in his
zeal TO do he rather over did the agreeable
-bowing and smiling and chatting over
his shoulder in way painfully suggestive,
at this time Of life, ol crick' in the neck
He was evidently gay Lotharo.
The Quaker wore the uniform of his sect,
and confined his speech, as many parlia-
mcntarian would save his credit by doing,
to simply yeas and nays
Towards evening | was aroused from
ore of these sleepy revcries into which
young man without being either poet
or a lover, will sometimes fall, by the alb
rupt query from the talkative gentleman :
Are you armed?
Il am not answered, astonished, no
doubt visiby, at the question.
Il am sorry to hear it, he replied, for
before reaching our stopping place it will
be several hours in the night, and we must
pass ovor portion of the road on which
more than one robbery is reported to have
been committed
The ladies turned pale, but the stranger
did his best to reassure them.
Not that think there is the slightest
danger at present. he resumed only when
one is responsible for the safety of ladies,
you know, such thing as pistol in reach
would materially add to ones confidence
Your principals, my friend addressing
the Quaker, 4. presume, are as much op-
posed to carrying as to using carnal weap-
ons p
YES was the response.
Have the villains murdered any Of their
victims p the elderly lady nervously in
quired.
Or have they conteted themselves with
plunGering them?' added the younger 10 a
timerous voice.
Decidedly the latter, the amiable gen.
tleman hastened to give assurance 4; aud as
none of us are prepared to offer resistance
in case of attack, nothing worse than rob
berry can befall u.s.
Then after blaming bis thoughtlessness in
having unnecessarily introduced disagree
able subject the gentleman quite excelled
himself in efforts to raise the spirits of the
company, and succeeded so we'll by the
time night set in that all had quite forgot
ten, or only remembered their fears to
to laugh at them.
Our genial companion fairly talked him
self hoarse. Perceiving which, he took
from his pocket package Of newly inven-
ted cough candy and after passing it first
to the ladies, he helped himself to the bal
ance, and tossed the paper out of the win
dow.
He was in the midst of high encomiums
on the new nostrum, more than half the ef-
fciacy of which he insisted, depended on
its being taken by suction, when a shrill
whistle was heard. and almost immadiatelu
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1870-05-14

A bright example of feminine industry
shines forth IL the case OF the young lady
in one of the BiddefOrd (Me.) mills, who is
worth at least $4,000, but who works on,
day by day, earning her six dollars weekly.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1870-05-14

There are many men who are your warm
friends just SO long as they receive bene-
tits from your hand but who become your
worst enemies so soon as you cease to load
them with fayors. te rF,a
Why is blind man like wateIpips =
Because he is generally led
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1870-05-28
RESUMPTION or INTEREST PAY
MENT.

1t is a matter Of congratuIaton
that we have been able to resume
payment of interest to our tirss
mortgage bond holders, and there
.hy Justify The confidence which
they had reposed in the real
strength ofyour enterprise. When
it is remembered that payments
had been suspended for nine gears,
dnylng which time n most deStruc-
tive war had ragged through the
country traversed by your road,
involving an absolute loss OF 10
ner cent. of the entire cost OF your
property, and at the termination
! of the contest leaving the region
from which your earnings were to
/ be derived, in n desolate ana pros
t9te condition.. the present result
Shnuld assure you of the inherent
strength Of the enterprise, ant
must convince your creditors .
the safety Of their investment.
The bondholders have thus gen
erously extended payments are EN-
titled to your thanks, aud We cal
hut think. that when fully acquaint
/ d with your past surroundings
they will thankfully acknowledg
vonr active and untiring efforts t
restore the road to prosperity
, thereby saving them from tn
ruthless grasp Of spectators, VIII
would have taken advantage
their and your condition, to pr'
cipitatc upon both q common di
aster. .
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1870-05-28
The Mobile and Onto Rail
road.

The stockholders Of the road
had their annual meeting in Mo
bile, on the 18th instant, with Col
lC. r. Jordan in the chair.
We extract such portions OF
President Murdocl's Report as
will be of special interest to onr
readers:
The past year has shown a
healthy Improvement in your bust
ness. consequent upon an increas-
ed cotton crop and the gradual re-
cuperation Of the country from the
blighting effects of war.
.Taereceists of the year were S2,ll5,2 2s5 90
penses' 81 9GO, ,712 90
traordinaties r. a,sl5 G9-sl, 1856, ,528 60
Leaving net receipts. ..s 759,75e 81
1t will be remembered that the
cotton crop of 1868 was the small
est produced in the country tribu-
tary to yoar road since the war,
and the receipts for the first three
months of 1869 showed a heavy
falling off, hut since then the i'm
proyement has been steady, and
the increase of the crop of 1853,
enabled us to overcome that t0sS
and swell the earnings of the year
to the extent Of $264,685 "a. An
examination of the tables will show
that from the month of April,
! 1869, the business has regularly
increased, and the same is true of
the first four months OF 1870,
where the increase, over the cor
respondingmonthsOf 1869 amounts
to slS9,869 35-shOwing that the
wear 1868 was the one in which the
bottom was reached.
| The steady Improvement in re,
ccipts since April, 1869, is due in
part only to the increased cotton
crop of that year. The Increase
of manufacturing on and near the
| line has been large, and is furnish
ling business to a greater extent
I than would be supposed without
nm examination. There are now
997 manufacturing and mechani-
cal concerns on or near your road,
of which 240 were started during
the past year. There are of lum-
Der and grist mills 337, of which
81 were started the past season.
| 1t is true that-these 997 establish.
meuts are for the most part small
vet each furnishes business, tie
volume Of which is constantly in
creasing. Besides this, there has
been an increase Of lumber hnt
naval stores, while Of coffee of di
rect importation the increase is OF
overs 600 bags, These facts prove
conclusiyely that oar people arr
: diyerSiiying taeir pursuits, the ct
feet Of which must he favorable t
your interests.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1870-05-28

10 Make Yeast Cakes. Make o
strong hop water; when bdled
and strained, put it over the fire
and thicken It like starch with
flour and some salt, and let it sim
mer a few minutesj when cool pnt
in as mut yeast as win make it
light. when light, knead in as
much Indian meal rs will make it
thick enough to roll out IN cakes
then put it on boards to dry. Do
not let it stand to raise atSer the
meal is in.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1870-05-28

A Young Lady Fdrmer.-A widow
lady, who owns a fair farm at Sum
nit, y. T., was obliged to give it
M on account OF the inability Of
her son to make it pay. She rent
ed it, and came with her daughter
TO board in New York. The daugh-
ter, who is a bright, .Sclever. girl,
became tired of her idle, ailnless
life. and, the farm not being salts.
taetonly worked, she begged to al
low her to take the management of
it. The mother did SO; the daugh-
ter has put it in splendid condi-
ton aud made it pay already
$1,000 over and above expenses.
That is what a girl can do when
she tries.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1870-05-28

rwConrress Is to adjourn Or
the 18th oE July.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1870-05-28
az M EsHH aDED UGMS'
NN-M

"a
We have earned reputation for carefully selected stock
in ne and for very low prices which we shall zeal
ously maintain W are doing business for smaller pronts
than any house in the country md strictly for cash We
determined TO lead in all that will attract patronage
Our stocks both wholesale and retail very full and com
pete We keep nohino but regular goods and such as We
know from long experience to be exactly adapted to I've
wants Of the country This enables buyers to make the
purchases with ease facility and perfect confidence In gu
ToesaIe Departments we are Offering special inducements
in prices We think buyers will consult their best interests
by calling on us and examining these points for themselves
We hope to enjoy the continued confidence Of old patrons
and to receive large accession their number during the
season opened
Respectfully
3.W. PHILLIPS 4 CO.
Oct 30, '69-7ms Sign Of the G@den BE H're
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1870-05-28
GENERAL AGENCY AND COLLECTING.

INV HOS G. PHILLIPS has opened -
U General l. Agency. Collecting and Gemmi''
sion Rns,ness at the Masonic Hall VIII buy
or seIi any and ali kinds Of Produce and Asr
curing an Agent, viii receive orders from
Planters and others, tor Ccrn, Provisions ana
Merchandise generally. -....,,o
Commission reasonable on orders accomr"'
ued by the cash. iebJ
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1870-05-28
Read and Make q Note of 1t.

Having been largely nsrun entail in making Macon the
cheapest market in the State beg leave to submit to
purchasers at the opening season. claims for their pat
ronage and invite their attention to our large stock of
STAPLE, ,AND DOMESTIC DRY>G00DS
. MOTIONS, BOOTS, SHOES, hats,
CLOTHING, H.4RDW.aRE E'OODW.4RE,
GROCERIES
-AND-S
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1870-05-28
IMNlIGRATIOT.

Regarding immigration and set
tlement along the line rs OF the
greatest Importance 10 the com
pany. agents have been employed,
who tfave succeeded in directing
attention to the great advantages
offered by our soil and climate,
which has resulted in bringing
.2,3Q0 foreign immigrants, mostly
.Swedes and Danes, the largerpor
ton of whom have settled in the
prailies of mississippi. In addl-
ion to these, there has been many
families from the West. and mostly
from the State Of Illinois, who
have settled all along the line.
These immigrants, who, so far aS
we learn, are pleased with the
country, will form a nucleu;
through whom correct information
will reach the vast number of per
sons who are leaving Europe for
.Eore friendly climate, while thoS'
from the Western States of OF
Union, are constantly assuring
their former neighborS Of the tru'
socialsconditlon of our people ant
the healthfulneSS'of the climate.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1870-05-28
S AYDGE q Y.
II. ALEXANDER,
DEALER IN

Saddles, Harness, Brides,
W'kpS, EGSheS, Sc,
SSTAND-Throe doors south Of
the Noxubee House
THE undersigned respectfully am
nnnnces "a to the citizens Of this vicinity
tbot he has removed his shop to the
yboye stand, and will keep constantly
n hand a full assortment OF every
tbinu in his line, pt the LOWEST CASH
PRICES. A liberal patronage is resnect' !
fully solicited. L. AhEAaNDh"
Marl4 -ly
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1870-05-28

1llitcrv Promotioa.-The Republic
can lately announced the appoint
ment of James 5. Longstreet to TO
Adjutant General of the militia OF
this State. This promotion of an
experienced sol,,icr is certainly
creditahle 70 Coy. Warmoth's mil
ituy aeumen, when it is recol!C cted
chat he is probably anticipating
the use of the State militia, Ill tho
enforcement Of those liberal pT'aeeS
of party legislation, the registra-
tion bill, the election bill, and the
public education bill. Whether
4 the promotion acceptable to the
feelings and sol,Iierly pride OF the
appointee, we are not certain but
it is not likely that many OF his
old comrades Of the army OF North
ern Virginia, where he was Lleus
tenant General in the Confederate
service, under Gen. Robt. E. Lee,
will look upon it as very tiattering
to be now made subordinate in tho
Louisiana militia to Major Gen.
Hugh J. Campbell IN. 0. Pic.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1870-08-18

Made of Poor Rum, VI hiSkey, Proof Spi
riss, aud Refuse Liquors, doctcred, spiced
and sSeetened. to please the taste, Gale,
Tonics," =" Appetite rs," Z" Restorers," &c.
that lead the ,ippler on to Drunkenness an,
ruin, but are a true medicine, made from th,
native Roots and Herbs Of California, FREE
FROM ALL ALCOHOLIC SrTaUL. ATS. They are
the GREAT BLOOD PURIFIER AND LIFE
GIVING PRINCIPLE. Q perfect Renovation
and Invisoratnr of the Sysfsri, Carving off VI
poisonous matter. and restoring the blood to a
healthy condition. No person can take these
Bitt-rs according to directions, and remain
long unwell.
500 will be given for an incurab'e case,
provided the bones are nos DESTROYED by min
eral poisons or other means, and the vital Or
gans wasted beyond the point of repair.
For lnnam,nafory and Chronic Ri ,u.
matism, aud Cont, Dyspepsia, or Indi-
ge>iion. Bilious. ftemitten', and Inter-
mitient Tevers. Diseases Of The Blood.
Liver. X idneys, and Bladder. these Bit.
tiers have been most successful. Such Dis.
eases are caused by Initiated Blood, which
is generally produced by derang emeut Of the
Digestive Organs.
Cleanse the Vitiated Blood whenever YOU
find its impurities Bursting through the skin in
Pimp'es, Erupuons or Sores; cleanse it when
Won find it ubstrac.ed and sluggish in the
veins; cleanse it when il is FOUL aud your feel
ings will tell you when. Keep the blood pure,
and the health of the system will follow
PIN, TAPE, and other WORMS, lurking
in the system of so many Thousands, are eiIec-
tualiy DESTROYED and removed.
In Bilious, RemitteGt, aad Intermittent Fe
vers, these Bitters have 10 equal For full
objections, read carefully the circular around
each bottle, printed in four languages-Eng.
lish, German, French, and Srnni-h.
J. WALKER, Proprietor,
70 Commerce Street, N Y
r. II. MCDONALD l. CO.,
Druggists, and General Agents, San Francisco
and Sacramento, California, and 80 & "a
Commerce Street, N. Y.
e Sold by all Druggists d Dealers.
aug 4-4w.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1870-08-18
Church Ilirectorv.
An Oh ACQUAINTANCE We have receive

An Oh ACQUAINTANCE We have received
the first number of the Practical Planter" q
neat monthly, devoted to the agricultural inter
,ests Of the South, published at Memphis, Ten
nesse. At the editorial head We fad the name
Of Or. n. ". Peter, formerly well known here
abouts. He used to be engaged somewhat ex-
tensivsly In horticulture, and be writes as If he
understands his subject. From this publication
ve learn that Thomas S. Key. one prominent
newspaper man 10 this County. is now publish
ing an agricultural paper in Louisville.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1870-08-18

q Mr.. Frank A. Scott, the builder yester-
day showed rs q very interesting relic. IL was
nothing less than piece Of the first Atlantic
cable that was laid and broken.-Sf. Joseph
Gaxefte
We have had piece of the same Gable, for
seine years past. 1t is open to the Inspection
Of all who have curiosity to see it.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1870-08-18

In 1S52.-Half q generation ago the Charter
Oak was patented, and it has been improved
several times since. Instead Of having been
''played out" and been consigned to the lum-
ber.room-of WORTHLESS humbugs. it has gained
be supplied by The Excelsior Manufacturing
Company, by which they are made.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1870-08-18

Ar LAST I'VE have had a rea! rain at last
1t commenced on Wednesday evening. and
continued until Sunday. A vast amount Of
water fell, and the ground is thoroughly soak.
ed. II is not too late to benefit the crops ma.
terislly. During the continuance Of the rain,
the weather was quite wintry, calling fires and
over coats into requsition.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1870-08-18
Mild, Certain, Safe and Efficient


!. at once relieves and invigorates all the
vital functions. without causing, at any time
or under any circumstances, the slightest inju
~ TO any Of them.
The most complete ard uniform success has
| for MANY yefrs attended its use iE France, and
| in some portions of the United Sia;es;- and il
is ROW offered TO the general public, With the
most absolute conviction that it can ne :er fail
| 10 accomplish ill that is claimed for it.
IL is harmless in the extreme. at all times.
and under all circumstances; ard is unequaled
by any remedy yet known to the world where
a purgative is indicated.
IL produces little or no pain in its operation;
leaves the organs entirely free from irritation.
ard never. in the slightest degree, overtax es
or excites the nervous system.
Ia Bilious Diseases, Indigestion and Dyspep-
sia, il j. invaluable.
1t is the grand Purifier of the Blood, and
hence cannot fail to eradicate from the system
Scrofu'a, Erysipclas, Salt Rheun, Ca; ker, and
Cutineous Erupfions generally. Irregular, or
want of Appetite. Colds. Coughs, Asthma,
Bronchitis. Catauh, Collie Pains, Diarrh9a,
Wa,er-brash, Sour aud Bitter Stomach. and
frulness and fintness Of TIE same; Impure
Breath, Dizziness. sympathetic, nervous, or
sick Headache, Rheumatism, Cont, and In
Examinations in all iorInS--,hesc and all kindred
diseases can always be wholly cured or greatly
relieved by this mild VI: powerful remedy.
General Debility, with its inscparTl5ie ac-
companiments-menfal and physcal-srch as
green sickness, lassi,uds of mind and body,
drowsiness. indisposilion 70 exercise, weakness
of the limbs, feelings of encouragement, des-
poDdency and di>trust-all disappear under its
magic influence.
1t regulates and invigorates the bowels; is
a sure ant,dote for obstinate cOs;iyepcsS and
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1870-08-18

THIS Is NO HUMBUG. a.
L BY sending ID cents
with age. height. color Of eyes and hair, YOU
will receive, by return mail. correct picture
of your future husband or vile. with name and
date Of marriage. Address w. FOX, P. O.
Drawer No. "a, Fultonville. NY.
auc4x4
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1870-08-18

~ Typhoid Fever is beginning to prevail
in this vicinity, to a considerable extent
There are several severe cases in town.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1870-08-18

TEsrlneSY.- of mothers are con
stantly epraking in exalted terms of common
dation Of the magical effect Of Mrs. Whitcomb':
Syrup for soothing infants teething.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1870-08-18

u See advertisement of DR.. Butts Dspen.
sary. headed Book for the Miiion-MARRi-
AGE GUiDE-in another column. 1t should
be read BY all. y.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1870-08-18
5pefial Notices.
Teachers Institute.

The Teachers Of Doniphan County are here
by notified that the fifth annual fesslon Of the
Donipsan County Teachers Institnte will be
held at Troy, commencing on Monday. August
29th, at o'clock, P. II.
Public Examination Of all desiring Tea
cheers Certificate, viii be ha,d on Friday, Sep
tenber ID, commencing at O'Clock, A. 81
d. W. BROWN,
aug4x4. Co. SUIT. Pub. Inst
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1870-08-18

REMOVE THE CAusE.-Dt. Henry's Root ard
Plant Pills arouse the Liver and secretive Or
sans into healthy action, throwing off obstruc-
tons which cause disease. IA