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The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-12-27
Use the Red Horse Powders

TTORSES CURED OF CHAMBERS. - Aaron
ii Snyder, IT, s. Assistant Assessor, Mount
Aetna, Pa. G. Bacon, Livery Stable, Sunbury, Pa.
Horses Cured of Founder. - Wolf & wilhelm,
Danville, Pa, A. Ellis, Merchant, Washington
vile, Pa. A. Sonaker, Jersey
Horse Cured of Lung Fever. = Hess & Brother,
Lewisburg, Pa.
Horse Cured Of Coc-Thomas Clingan, Union
County, Pa. Hogs Cured Of Cholera. = II. Barr,
II. X A. Cadwallader. Cows Cured.-Dr. j. NJ.
MCleery, H. Mccormick, Milton, Pa.
Chickens Cured of Cholera and Gapes.--Dr. u.
.. Davis, DIR. ID. T,Krebs c. w. Sticker, John and
James tinney
was saved.
German and English Directions Prepared by
CYRUS BROWN
Druggist, Chemist and Horseman,
4G Milton Pa, Northumberland co., Pa.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-12-27
PERRY COUNTY
ReOJ Estate, Insurance,
AND
CLAIM AGENCY.
LEWIS POTTER & CO.,
Real Estate Brokers, Insurance, C claim Agents
New Bloomfield, Pa.

WTEINVITE the attention of buyers and sell
w ers to the advantages we offer them in pur-
chasing OF dsp0sing of real estate through our Of
flee.
We have very large list of desirable property,
consisting of farms, town property mills store
and tavern stands, and real estate OF any descrip
tiOn which we are prepared to offer at great bar
gains. We advertise our property very extensive
ly, and use all our efforts, Skill and diligence to
effect sale. We. make no charges unless the
property is sold while registered with u.s. We also
draw up deeds bonds, mortgages, andall legal pa
pers at moderate rates.
Some of the best, cheapest, and most reliable
fire, life, and cattle insurance companies in the
United States are represented at this agency
Property insured either on the cash or mutual
plan, and perpetually at "a and IS per thousand.
Pensions, bOuntieS, and all kinds of war claims
collected. There are thousands of soldiers and
heirs of soldiers who are entitled to pensions and
bounty, who have never made application. Sol
diers, If you were wounded, ruptured. OrcOntract-
ed disease in the service from which you are dis
abled, you are entitled TO n pension.
When widows of soldiers die or rmarry, the minor
children are entitled to the pension.
Parties having any business to transact in our
line, are respectfully invited to give us a CALL as
we are confident we can render satisfaction in any
branch of our business.
"a No charge for information.
420ly LEWIS POTTER & co.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-12-27
rNHE CLOSING SCENE BY
PROFESSOR SMALNTKER,

Contains variety of startling declarations in
reference to the coming " New Era" commonly
called the Millineum, but which according to
the Professor will be u Universal Republic of
Truth and Justice, Harmony and Peace on the
whole Globe and the time for 1t is now near at
hand. For sale by the undersigned Price s
cents, or 10 cents by mail Address
449* J.RICE, Elliottsburs Pa.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-12-27
Northern Central Railway.

Through and Direct Route to and from WOshine
ton, baltimore Eginird, Erie, Bu0dtO.
Rochester and Niagara rails.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-12-27

I'm AND. AFTER SUNDAY. DEC 4th,
" 1870, the trains on the Northern Central Rail
way will run as follows:
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-12-27
SOUT'HW1lRD.

MAIL TRAIN.
Leaves Elmira 800 a. m. WilliamspOrt $50 .. M
Harrisburg l27 p. III. Ar. Baltimore ate 10 pm
BUFFALO EXPRESS.
Leaves Canandaigua 4.45 p m, Elmira $40 p. III.
Williamsp0rt 1920 u. M, Harrisburg ut 5.35 H. IN.
Arrives at Baltimore at elsa n
CINCINNATI EXPRESS.
Leaves Harrisburg pm, Ar. Baltimore 2.30a. m
ERIE EXPRESS.
Lvs. Sunbury 1920 Il. M, ArHarrisburg 100 pm.
PACIFIC EXPRESS.
Lys Harrisburg 11.35 am, Ar Baltimore 3.05 pm.
YORK AND HARRISBURG ACCOMMODATION.
Lvs Harrisburg 5.25 p H., AR. at York 7l0p. III.
&S- Mail Train north and south, Fast Line north,
and York and Harrisburg Accommodation north
and south, and Erie Express, Erie Mail south, Gin
cinnati Express north Pacific Express south, and
Emigrant north daily except sunday.
Buffalo Express north and south daily.
Cincinnati Express south daily except Saturday.
For further Information apply at the Ticket
office, Pennsylvania Railroad Depot
ALFRED Il. FlSkE,
General superintendent.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-12-27
Perry County Bank p!
SpOnsleP. Junl1im az DO.
TTNHE undersigned, having formed n Banking AS
Il sOciation under the above name and style, are
now ready to do General Banking business at
their new Banking House, Oh Centre Square,
OPPOSITE THE co UIeT HO USE,
NEW BLOOMFIELD, PA.

We receive money on deposit and pay back on
demand We discount notes for period of not
over6O days, and sell Drafts on Philadelphia and
New York.
On time Deposits, five per cent. f0rany time over
four months; and for four months four per cent
We are well provided with all and every facility
for doing Banking Business; and knowing, and
for some years, feeling the great Inconvenience un
der which the people of this County labored forthe
want of a Bank of Discount and Deposit, we have
have determined to supply the want ;and this being
the first Bank established in Perry county,
hope we viii be sustained in our efforts, by all tn
business men, farmers and mechanics.
This Banking Association is composed of the fol-
lowing named partners:
". a. SPoNsLER, Bloomfield Perry county, l'a
Il. f. JUNKIN, - "
A. G. MILLER, shppensbmg, ,Cmberandco Pa
JOHN WoNDERLICH, - >" -
HENRY RUBY, "
WM. II. MILLER Carlisle,
OFFICERS:
w. A. SPONsLER. President
WILLIAM WILLIS, Cdshier,
New Bloomfield 8 1y
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1870-02-03
One Week from my Diaree.
BY JOSH billings.

MONDAY-lIad suckers for breakfast.
Suckers and sassidges are the = luXurys ov
life i; the other luxury is easy boots.
Tuesday-Awoke with a splendid he'd
axe, caused by drinking too much water
the evening previously and goin to bed at
nine o'clock precisely. Breakfasted on the
butt end of a sassidge and felt like dorg
Observation-Disclosures of asking a
man in MisscOry if beans was a sure krOp
in his parts. He said they wuz "az ser
tain as revolver" Refiekted on the
danger of carrying conceled weepins
Rekolekted agin ov bein in NJ Hamshire
durin a severe sno storm, and innOcently
enough remarked that | never see emmy
thing like it, and waz told by one Ov the
barrOom boarders that it warn't nOthin
he he'd seen it fall over thousand feet
"What?" sed l, "a thousand feet on the
level?" "No," scd he, "but thousand
feet from on high" / reflecl1ted how eazy
it waz for sum folks to lie and tell the
truth at the same time.
Thursday-Rekolekte once more oy
bein on Red river, in Arkinsaw, and seein
large piece of frame work by the side OF
the road inquired ov private citizer
who was leadin blind mul by Ov his
ears, what the frame work mOught be. He
scd it was ID big fidle, and took 3 yok oy
oxen to draw the bow, and they had IL
haw and gee to change the tune" Re
flected on that passage in the poet which
sez "man is fearfully and wonderfully
made" and thort the remark might ap
ply to fidles in Arkinsaw without spilins
the remark
Friday-Vizited my washwOman an(
blowed her up for sewing ruflles and TUX
on the bottom of my drawers. She was
thunderstruk at first, but explained th'
mystery by saying she had sent me. by
mistake, a pair that belonged to -.
blushed like billed Holsters, and told he
she must be more keerful about sucl
things; might have bin ruined for life.
Saturday-Writ this diaree for the weel
from memry, and am satisfied I've got
good memry. Retlekted upon the vanity
of human wishes, reflekted how often II
wished to be rich, and how seldom IN!
wishes had bin gratitied. Resolved in th
future not to wish for cnnything until
| had it 3 weeks and see how | liked it,
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1870-02-03
Two Clever Sailors.

In small old town built on the sea-
shore, there used to live two sailors,
named Jack and Joe. They were great
friends, and had one boat between them,
and went out fishing together.
They were both strong, and brave, and
un-burnt. They both liked rum, and
both wore loose trousers. And so they
could never make out which was the most
clever
know the best way to cook mackerel,
and herring, and sole" said Jack.
So do l. And know the best way to
sell them," said Joe
SO do l." answered Jack. And
know the best way to catch them"
$50 do l." answered Joe; but what is
the use of all this when we have not got
any ropes for our nets?"
"If we had time we could make some,
said Jack.
"Ifwe had money, we could buy some,
said Joe.
"If we knew where, we could borrow
somc," said Jack
"If we knew where, we could stea
some" said Joe.
Just then the bells of the church OF
the hill began tolling for evening prayer;
"They ring those bells with ropes.
said Jack.
"And the ropes are very good" sale
Joe.
Jack began to smile. Joe began tC
laugh.
"Shall we go to church, mate, to
night? ?" asked Jack.
"And shall we stay there till the last .
asked Joe.
Up the hill went the two sailors. They
stopped i'm church till the prayers were
all over and everybody had gone home.
"Now is our time" said Jack.
"It is our turn now," said Joe.
Off they went to the tower where TIT
bells were hung. Here they found two
long, strong, thick ropes.
lone for me-" cried Jack.
"And one for me" cried Joe.
Up the ropes climbed the two cleve
sailors, like couple of monkeys.
"Pm up at the top" said Jack.
"And SO am l." said Joe.
Jack pulled out a knife from his pocket
So did joe
Lick slick went Jacks knife. He ca
through the rope over his head, and dow
he fell and cracked his pate on the stone
at the bottom.
ooh, crickee !" groancd Jack at the bot
tom, "who could have thought of that
] "What stupid-head you are" cric'
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1870-02-03
POETRY.
WORK AND THINK.

HAMMER tongs and anvils ringing.
Waking echoes all day long.
In deep-toneG voice are singing
Thrifty Labor's iron song.
From thousand fly wheels bounding,
From thousand humning looms
Night and day the notes are sounding
Through the misty fact'ry rooms.
Listen. workmen, to their play
There's advice in every clink:
Stlll tney re singing-still they're saving
niist you labor, learn to think ~
Think what power lies within you.
FOR what triumphs ye arc formed,
III, In aid OF bone and sinew,
Hearts by emulation warmed.
MlSh!y though we WOO and cherish.
hsf shall hold your spirits down.
Whist shall make your high hopes perish?
Why shall We mind Fortunes frowns
DO you wish for profit, pleasure:
Thirst at Learnings fount TO drink:
Crave We honor, fame or treasure.
Ye the germs have-work and think,
Think but not alone ofliving.
Like the horse from day TO day:
Think but not alone of giving
Health for pelf or soul for pay,
THINK. On. be machines no longer
TOilin@ just for daily food.
Think twill make yOu fresher. stronger;
LINK YOU 20 the great and good
Thought exaiis and lightens labor.
Thought forbids the soul to sink,
Sclf-respcct and love for neighbor,
Mark the men who wOrk-and think.
Think and let the thought new-nerve you
Think OF men whove gone before:
Leaving lusirous names TO serve you!
Yours the path they've plOdded o'cr.
Freedom fights and wins her charter
With the sword of thought--the pen!
Tyranny can find no quarter
In the ranks of thinking men.
Think. for thoughts a wand of power
Power TO make oppression shrink:
Grlspy then, the precious dover.
POise it-wield it-wOrk and think,
Hold your heads up, toilng brothers;
Mongst us be il ne'er forgot,
Labor. for ourselves and others,
Il for man a noble lot,
Noblcr llr. and holier higher.
Than vain luxury can claim,
If but zeal and worth inspire
And true greatness be our aim.
Power TO compass this is given
Power that forms the strongest link
Twixt an upright man and Heaven,
His no5lest power-the power to think!
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1870-02-03

Most people like to be handsome. No
body denies the great power any person
may have who has good face,
and who attracts you by good looks, even
before word has been spoken. And we
see all sorts of devices in men and women
to improve their good loOks-paints and
washes, and all kinds of cosmetics, includ-
ing plentiful amounting with dirty hair
oil.
Now, not every one can have good feat
ures. They are as God made them; but
almost any one can look we'll, especially
with good health 1t is hard to give rules
in very short space, but in brief these
will do.
Keep clean-wash freely and universally
with cold water. All the skin wants is
leave to act freely, and it will take care of
itself It's thousands of air holes must not
be plugged up.
Eat regularly and simply. The stomach
can no more work all the time, night and
day, than horse; it must have regular
work and regular rest.
Good teeth are help to good looks.
Brush them with a soft brush, especially
ut night. Go to bed with the teeth clean.
Of course, to have white teeth, it is need
full to let tobacco alone. Any powder or
wash for the teeth should be very simple.
Acids may whiten the teeth, but they take
off the enamel or injure it.
Sleep in cool room, in pure air. No
one can have clean skin who breathes
bad air. But more than all, in order to
look well-wake up the mind and soul.
When the mind is awake, the dull,
sleepy look passes away from the eyes. l
do not know that the brain expands. but
it seems to. Think, read-not trashy nov
els, but books that have something in
them. Talk with people who know some
thing; hear lectures and learn by them.
This is one Of the effects of good
preaching. A. man thinks and works,
and tells us the result. And if we
listen, and hear, and understand,
the mind and soul are worked. II
the spiritual nature is aroused, so much
the better. We have seen plain face real
ly glorified by the love of God and man
which shone through it, Let us grow
handsome. Men say they can't afford
books, and sometimes they don't even pay
for their newspaper. In that case, it does
them little good-they must feel SO mean
while reading it. But men can afford
what they really choose. If all the money
spent in selfindulgence, in hurtful indul-
gence, were spent in books, and self-im-
provement, we could see change Men
would grow handsome, and women, too.
The soul would shine out through the
eyes. We were not meant to be mere ami
mails Let us have books, and read them,
and sermons, and heed them.-UealM Re
farmer
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1870-02-03
How Alick Shot the Panther.

AM going to tell yon a true story of
some children | knew when i lived in
Texas. Alicb was ten years old, Mary
was eight, and little Etta was only four.
They had lost their father and mother,
but had big brother Frank, and the best
sister in the world, Sallie; and she took
Just as good care of them as their own
dear mother could have done.
They lived far off in Western Texas. on
the edge of wide prairie. Do you know
what prairie is? Just think how 1t
would look If you could see nothing on
either side of YOU but one great field ot
waving grass and beautiful flowers reach
ing away, away, far away 10 where the
blue sky seems to bend down and touch
it. That is prairie.
Well, brother Franks fields were on the
prairie; but the log g-hOuse in which they
lived was in the edge of the woods that
bordered it.
The trees were not such as you know
about. They were live-oaks, which stay
green all winter; pecans, which bear the
incest nuts; dogwood, with large white
flowers: holly, with glossy leaves and
bright-red berries; and, best of all, the
stately magnolia, which is almost too
grand to talk about in a small magazine
like this.
There was great magnolia growing hy
a spring not far from the house; and this
was the place where the children liked
best TO play.
One bright Saturday afternoon, they
had gone To the spring as usual, 10 have
nice time, and Sallie was busy making a
Jacket for Alick, when suddenly the little
boy came rushing into the house, aud
seized his brothers gun which stood In
the corner.
40 Alickr' cried Sallie, how often
must YOU be told not To touch that gun.
Cant help it this time, sister Sallie
there is big panther up in our tree, and
I'm bound to shoot him.
But where are Mary and Eta?
"Ohi they are down there looking hlm
right in the eye SO that he may not 60 oii
till get back"
He was running with all his might as he
I smoke. Poor Salie her heart seemed la
stand still; but IL was no time To iaint.
She caught up the horn with which she
used TO call Frank to dinner, and blew
blast which she knew he would under
stand to mean danger Then she Wrote
on the door in large letters, To Use Slri p,
quick :" and followed Alick with all the
speed that love and fear could lend her.
The boy reached the spot little before
her. When she came in sight, there was
the frightful beast stretched out on a
bough of the tree, growing low, and look
ing down with fiery eyes at the little girls
who stood hand in hand gazing steadily
up at him, and never thinking of the
danger.
Bang, went the gun, and the panther
fell to the ground.
Presently Frank arrived. Sallie had
sunk down at the foot of the tree, clasp
ing the little girls.
Alick stood looking at his prize; and
you may bc sure he got plenty of praise
only he was told that he should never
again leave his sisters alone in the woods
to keep guard over panthcr.-Ih' Ih'
NtrserU
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1870-02-03

Joe, at the top. "You should have done
as do"
With these words he cut the rope close
under his feet. Down it fell, and left him
hanging by his two hands at the top.
"Oh, cricket" cried Joe, at the top
"whO could have thought of thatr'
"What stupid you are" groaned
Jack. "You will have to hang there till
morning"
And so he did, and made his arms so
stiff that he could not move them for a
week
1t was sad night for the two clever
sailors. They cried, and groaned, and
prayed, and said bad words till morning
Then Jack went off to the hospital, and
Joe was taken off to prison.
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1870-02-03

wv. MARSHALL, who first discovered
gold in California, at Suffers mill, is now
living at Kelsey's Diggings, FL Dorado
county. lie is upward of so years of age,
and is so reduced in circumstances that,
though feeble, he is compelled TO wol k for
his board and clothes, not being able To
earn more. In order to render him sub
stantial aid in his declining years, II Is
proposed that the miners Of California
take up a collection, limiting the subscrip-
tion to fifty cents each, and present II TO
him,
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1870-02-03

A LupICRoUs scene took place at the
Tuilleries on Christmas eve. There was
to be children's party for the friends of
the Prince Imperial, and very fine
specimen of the Christmas tree All was
ready. and the Prince thought he should
like TO see the tree; so he entered the
room, and lol he found an unlimited
guest already there-a favorite monkey
belonging to some one in the palace had
got into the room, treated himself to al
the prizes, eaten all the goodies" and,
finally, having set ire TO the tree, was
sitting down enjoying the fun.
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1870-02-03

THE New York Musical Gazette says,
that when the idea of learning 10 sing 10y
note was first introduced into New Eng
land, something more than 100 years ago,
it was strongly opposed on religious
grounds. 1t was regarded as nothing less
than Popery in disguise. The New Eng.
land Chronicle put il in this form: Ii
the singing of songs by rule is allowed;
the next thing will be TO pray by rule, and
preach by rule, and then comes Popery.
In the town of Braintree, several mem
bers of the church were expelled because
they advocated singing by note
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1870-02-03
YOUTHS DEPARTMENT
LITTLE CHILDREN.

THANK God for little children
When our skies are cold and gray,
They steal as sunshine in our hearts.
And charm our cares away.
almost think the angels.
Who tend life's gardens fair,
Drop down the sweet, wild blossoms
That bloom around us here.
1t seems a breath of heaven
Round many q cradle lies,
And every little baby
Bringsa blessing from the skies.
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1870-02-03

A CRAZY woman in Paris has delivered
herself up to the police authorities, de
claring that she was an accomplice oi
Traupmann i'm series of crimes far more
horrible than the Pantin tragedy.
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1870-02-03

THE first iron building ever seen in
America was erected in Boston IN le42
New-York tribune., 1870-01-15
IN THE BLACK COUNTRY.
MONDAY NIGHT SERVICE IN THE CATHEDRAL
OF ST. JONAS.

MONDAY NIGHT SERVICE IN THE CATHEDRAL
OF ST. JONAS.
BIRMINGHAM, Dec. 1l.-For nearly twenty five
years had been journeying and sojOurning in En-
gland and had visited all its cathedras, and most of
its abbeys and castles. and other historical monu-
ments. beside attending service in churches and
chaDels in all parts Of the kingdom. But few
weeks ago heard for the first time of sanctuary
and of service the like of which L had never read
of nor conceived to exist in any country or age and
having seen both, shall never more look into an
English family fire and experience It's comfort with
out seeing them reproduced in its ruddy glow
A young clergyman has recently been set as
pastor over small bricky diocese in or about Rowy
Regis some ten miles from Birmingham. called
Blackheath, very appropriately. His flock consists
largely if not mostly Of miners but they are not
black sheep except in the wool alone Many of them
are men of white lives as well of Christian pro-
fesson and department; and. under the devotion of
their young pastor and friend 20 all their interests
these characteristics are becoming more common and
marked among them. Eloquent and learned men
have preached grand sermons before kings, queens
mobiles and gentry and all the higher classes OF So
cety upon the universal and sefadaptabiity OF the
Christian reli gon 10 every human condition ana Oc-
cupation how il would 80 up TO the palace oil the
prince and down 10 the cottage of the peasant; to
the counting house and workshop. But, unfortu-
natey rel gion has too often been left TO 90 alone
when visiting these low miry valleys of Illumination
Too ten has the minister set the sheep that go
out to grub on these lean and stony pastures sad to
them by action if not in speech what an American
chaplain in the Revolutionary War once said to his
regiment at the close of his prayer just before bat
tle March on children of Israel the Lord shall go
before you, and will go behind" The Rev. j.
Keateh neither speaks acts IN that style to tho
swart battalions Of snbteranean industry to whom
ne is chaplain, pastor. counselor. and tender ana
genial friend He goes down with them TO their dark
and sulphurous battlefield. and is first TO reach and
comfort them in thickcst casualties. He is to Ger
tain degree. their companion az well "a counselor
from the lowest depths of their toll and struggle to
the aisles aud altar of the beautiful church that
stands In the full heavens sunlight IN which he
breaches and teaches the Ia better ME beyond
the toing and moilina of the one 10 which they are
born.
This is not a figure Of speech. lie actually goes
down into their coal mine every "Wednesday ana
reads Gospel chapter fIvm The Bible TO tben ana
New-York tribune., 1870-01-15

village cathedral quite recently erected, and testes
to the appreciation in which his work is held by per-
sonsof wealthy sympathy and beneyolence interested
IN the district The Earl of Dudley gave f2C0O, and
another patron whose benevolence is moro widely
known than his name, contributed an equal sum
anonymously. We returned to Birmingham feeling
tho wiser and better for attending this MONDAY
night service in the Cathedral Of st. Jonas.
ELIuU BURRTrr.
New-York tribune., 1870-01-15

THE LAND TENURE-THE KOLoKOL-OPPRESsIoN
OF RUSSIAN sERFs-PICTURE OF A RUSSIAN
oMMUSE-EMANCIPATIoN OF THE SEGFS.