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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1871-12-16

WANT OF DECIsIoN.-A great deal Of labor is
lost to the world for the want of little courage
Every day sends to their graves a number Of
obscure men who have only remained in OBJ
scurity because their timidity has prevented
them from making first effort, and who, if
they had only been induced to begin, would in
all probability have gone great lengths in the
career of fame. The fact is, that in doing any
thingin the world worth doing, We must not
shiver on the bank thinking of the cold and
danger, but jump in and scramble through as
well as we cen. 1t will not do to be perpetually
calculating the risks and adjusting the chances
it did all very well before the flood, when a
man could consult his friends upon an intended
publication for hundred and fifty years, and
live to see its success FOR six or seven centuries
afterwards but at present man waits and
doubts, and consults his brothers, and uncies.
and particular friends, till one day he finds
that he is sixty-five years of age, and that he
has lost so much time in consulting first cousins
and particular friends that he finds he has no
more time to follow their advice. There is so
| little time for squeamishness at present,
| that the opportunity slips away. The very
| period of life at which man chooses to ven-
| ture, if ever so confined that it is no bad rule
| to preach up the necessity, in such instances,
| of 6 little violence done to the feelings, and
efforts made in defiance of strict and sober
| calculations.--Sidney Smith.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1871-12-16

A Chicago lover went to visit his girl one
evening recently, but for some reason, possibly
that the fire had materially changed his condi-
tion in life, she received and treated him cooly
He remained standing in the parlor few mo-
ments, but finally made a movement toward the
door, remarking that she guessed he'd CO.
"0h p said she, starting from beautiful condi
tion of semi innconscousness, ''wnn'' you take a
chair2' 'Well, don't care it do, was his re-
ply and he took the chair. thanking ber kind
y. and carried it home He saws il is good
chair made of walnut, with stufling, and green
cover-just what he wanted But he IS down on
that girl-and declares he wouldn't marry her
not If her father owned brewery
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1871-12-16

How DIFFERENT NATIONS EAT.--Tho Mods-
Wan Islanders eat alone. They retire into the
most hinder part Of their house, and then draw
down the cloths that serve as blinds to their
windows, that they may eat unobserved. On
the contrary, the islander of PHILIPPINES are
remarkably sociable. Whenever one of them
finds himself without companion to partake
of his meal he runs till he meets with one md
however keen his appetite may be, he ventures
not to satisfy it without guest. The tabl sot
the rich Chinese shine with beautiful var
nish, and covered with silk carpets elegantly
worked. They do not make use ofplates, knives
and forks. Every guest has two little ivory or
ebony sticks which they handle very adroitly.
A Kamschatkan kneels before his guest, cuts
an enormous slice from sea calf, aud Grams it
entire into the mouth of the friend, furiously
crying out, "Tapa" (there). and cutting away
what hangs about his lips, snacthes and de-
YOURS it with avidity. i
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1871-12-16

The Chicago papers warn persons against
burnt out dead-b beats, who are trying to make
money by exaggerating their losses by fire, i.
is hard to distinguish them from the honest
supplicants for help" One exaggerated case
in particular is mentioned. 1t is that of rel-
gious. newspaper run by several private indi
viduals, which before the fire did not own a
press or any printing material whatever, but
had its printing and publication done by a
separate concern, as any business man would
procure his handblls and circulars But when
The fire swept by leaving them poor as it found
them, but none the poorer, one of the proprie
tors started for the East, and by dint of per-
sistent misrepresentation, has raised money
enough to buy a new Hoe press and type of his
paper. The children of God can come in NJ
guise and on no mission, but Satan comes also.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1871-12-16

The ladies have met with severe check il
the enjoyment of privilege that was strictly
theirs Philadelphia judge-who is probably
that ''immemorial Philadelphia lawyer promo
ted-has decided, wantonly and cruelty decided
that a husband is not liable for the milliner and
drygoods bill OF bis wife. The common notion
among trades-people that husband is bound to
pay all bills contracted by the wife, be character
ICES as "false and tolsh," and says, mo snch
monsrous doctrine is allowed in the law" Not
withstanding these wild expressions this decision
has been made ia earnest, and will have its good
effect ia many family circles What the law does
not provide for. smiles and cheetfulness aud The
best good dinuers, certainly will. Men are not
so hard hearted nor women so devoid OF inven-
tive genius, that the law shall Illustrate the WIFE
ly and very proper amhiiion of gratifying re-
fined taste, and doing " bat all women have done
since Eve ale the apple-dress to The best of their
ability.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1871-12-16

ADVICE FROM JOSH BILLINGS TEw YUNG KLERGY
MEN-Don't preach the gosple tor less than $3.50
year. salary payable quarterly in advance.
A congregsshun who kant afford tew pay $3.50
year, want missionary more than they do a
clergyman.
Be sure you run the church don't let the
church run you.
Az sed up at the top. get az much ov your
salery Az possible in advance, for don't kuo ov
emmy dei so hard TO kollect as a minister ssalary,
after it once gits kold
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1871-12-16

HoME TALK TO GIRLs.-Your every day toilet
is part of your character. A girl that looks
like fury or 'sloven' in the morning, is not
to be trusted, however finely she may look in
the evening No matter how humble your
ro5sl may be- there are eight things it should
contain, namely "A mirror, washstand soap.
towel comb, haiT,,anaiI and tooth brushes
These are just as essential as your breakfast,
before which you should make good use Of
them. Parents who fail to provide their chill
dren with such appliances, not only make a
great mistake, but commit sin of omission =
Look tidy in the morning, and after dinner
work is over, improve your toilet. Make it a
rule OF your daily life to dress up for the af-
ternoon. Your dress may or need not be any
thing better than calico; (; but with a ribbon or
flower, or some bit of ornament you can have
an air or self-respect and satisfaction tht in
variably comes with being well dressed. A
girl with fine sensibil;ties can not / Up feeling
embarrassed and awkward in ragged and
dirty dress with her hair unkemp should a
neigbor come in. Moreover your self respect
should demand the decent apparelling Of your
body. You should make it point TO look as
we'll as you can, even if you know nobody will
see you but yourself. is
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1871-12-16

THE NAME "PENNsYLvANIA.-The origin of
the name of the State.of Pennsylvania, will be
found in letter of VIM. Penn, its founder, da-
ted 1881, from which the following is an
extract:
'This day after many watchings, waitings,
solictings and. disputes in council, my country
has been confirmed to me under the great seal
of England, with large powers and privileges,
by the name of Pennsylvania-a name the
king would give it in honor of my father.
when the secretary Welshman, refused to
call it New Wales, l proposed Sylvania, and
they added Penn to it; though was much op
posed to it, and went to the king to have it
struck out. He said it was past and he would
not take it upon him for fear it might be
looked upon as vanity in me, and not as a
respect in the king to my father, as it really
was"
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Noetrg.
For the Union.
SMITH At FORT MIFFLIN.

Chill from the northern seas,
Had swept the autumn breeze
Among the forest tees,
And left them stripped and bare.
While Hessians lying round,
Hid y the sandy mound,
Wait but the bugle's sound,
To leave their covert lair.
And quiet in their might,
The ships lay full in sight,
Preparing for the fight,
When mornings beams appear.
When from their topmasts high,
Dark pictured on the sky,
meteor flag did fly,
The seaman's soul to cheer.
Now, since the evenings fall,
Slow paced the sentinel,
To guard old Miffiin's wall,
And warn of foeman near.
No martial music played,
As in their rags arrayed,
Troops met on esplanade,
Their chieftain's tones to hear.
Beneath the banners fold,
Ifa With post erect and bold,
Like Paladin of old,
He spoke in words of power,
"My comrades, tried and true,
Our country calls on you,
For her to die or do,
In this, her darkest hour"
Then stawart men Of North,
Who come from workshop forth,
Now, lay your human swarth,
Like reapers on the plain.
For you have Bunker seen
Perchance on Concord green,
Or Brooklyn's field-I ween,
Have helped the fight maintain.
Ye from the land of Penn,
Who preached good will 10 men,
Give blow for blow-but then,
No foe in anger slay.
For tho you WELD the sword,
Let all the vengeance stored,
Be handed to the Lord,
Who surely will repay.
Oh gallant, noble. great,
Men from my native State,
Whom sires taught to hate
Foul slavery's cursed brand;
This field may he your last,
So let your foes fall fast,
As leaves before the blast,
My men from Maryland.
See breaking daylight dearI
Then for the storm prepare,
As brethren we shall share
The fame of victory won.
And fast the pulse shall beat,
When we our comrades meet,
And praise our deeds shall greet
From lips of Washington
With dawn of mornings sun,
The patriots work begun,
And evening found it done,
With British hosts repelled.
We, of the later days,
The hero crowned with bays,
And chanted in our lays,
&c LID
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1871-12-16
HOOfiand's German Tonic,

Was compounded for those not inclined 70
extreme bitters, and is intended for use in cases
when some alcoholic stimulant is required in
connection with the Tonic properties of the
Bitters. Eacn Bottle of the Tonic contains one
bottle of the Bitters combined with pure SANTA
CRUZ RUM and favored in such manner
that the extreme bitterness of the btters is
overcome, forming preparation highly agreea
BILE and pleasant to the palate. and containing
the medicinal virtues ofthe Bitters The price
of the Tonic is $3.50 per Bottle, which many
persons think too high. They must take into
consideration that the stimulant is guaranteed
to be of pure quality. A poor article could
be furnished at cheaper price. but is it no
better to pay little more and have a good
article? A medicinal preparation should con
tain none but the best Ingredients and they
who expect to obtain cheap compound. and
be benefited by it will most certainly be
cheated.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1871-12-16

Boys, READ THIs.-A boy tempted by
some of his companions to pluck ripe cherries
from a tree which his father had forbidden
him to touch. "You need not be afraid" said
one ofhis companions, "for if your father should
find out that you had taken them he is so kind
that he would not hurt you" "That is the
very reason" replied the boy, "why would
not touch them. 1t is true my father would
not hurt me, yet my disobedence know would
hurt my father, and that would be worse to me
than anything else" A boy who grows Gp
with such principles will be man in the best
sense of the word. 1t betrays regard for rec
tude that would render him trustworthy under
every trial.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1871-12-16

1t is not necessary to lake handful f these
Pills to produce the desired effect; two ofthem
act quickly and powerfully, cleansing the
Liver, Stomach and Bowels of all impurities.
The principal ingredients Podophylln, or the
Alcoholic Extract Of Mandrake, which is by
many times more powerful. acting and search
ing than the Mandrake itself. Its peculiar ac
tion is upon the Liver, cleaning it speedily
from all distractions, with all the power of
Mercury, yet free from the injurious results at
tached to the use of that mineral.
For all diseases, in which the use of a
cathartic is indicated, these pills will give en-
tire satisfaction in every case. They never
fail.
Recolect that it is DIR. Hollands German
Remedies that are so universally used and
highly recommended and do not allow the
Druggist to induce you to take anything else
that he may say is just as good, because he
makes larger profit on it. These Remedies
will be sent by Express to any locality. upon
application to the PRINCIPAL OFFICE. atthe
GERMAN MEDICINE STORE, 631 ARCH St.,
PHILADELPHIA.
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HOohand's German EBitters.

A Bitters aoithout Alcohol or Spirits
of any KIND,
Is different from all others. 1t is composed
of the pure Juices, or VITAL PRINCIPLES OF
ROOTS, HERBS and BARKS, Tor as medici-
nally termed Extracts,) the worthless or inert
portions of the ingredients not being used.
Therefore in one Bottle of this Btters there is
contained as much medicinal virtue as will be
found in several gallons of ornidary mixtures.
The Roots, &C., used in this Bitters are grown
in Germany, their vital principles extracted in
that country by scientific Chemist, and for
warded to the mandatory in this city, where
they are compounded and bottled. Containing
no spirituous ingredients, this Bitters is free
from the objections urged against all others: no
desire for stimulants can be induced from their
use, they cannot make drunkards, and cannot
under any circumstances, have any but
L q 1
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1871-12-16

A clergyman, at Council Bluff, Iowa, has
swept away the old established rules of marrying
for fee, aud announces that he shall hereafter
marry by weight, charging four cents per pound
for The happy man, and two cents for the bride.
The idea is a novel one,
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1871-12-16
CHAs. M. EVANS, Proprietor,

FUfm5TIy o NJ JAOnDO1N q OO'
Mg- These Remedies are for Sale by Drug
gists, storekeepers and Medicine Dealers every
where. Jan. 81, lsf1-ly.
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RATES OFADVERTLSING.
Professional Cards.
DEN t AL c A RD.

HAYING purchased of DR. FOLSOM the STATE RIGHT
III 10 use his improvement in the con-
stractiop ofDENPAL PLATES. now oder yS@@A
il 10 the public as the greatest discovery yet0ID
made in Mechanical Dentistry.
One Of prnc pal heretofore experience
"a nv those wearing Artificial Dentures has been their
liability to get while eating or speaking and in
some mouths Of peculiar condition has been utter
ly impossible to use them successfully
Plates constructed upon this plan remain perfectly
Arm uder all circumstances, air or food can pos
sibly get under them. ,
commend this style of work particularly to that
large class of persons who have tried repeatedly but
without success to Plates made in the ordinary
way aud guarantee all cases parties TO eat on ther
or the money refunded
Parties having Plates thar 90 not ut wen can hdee
the Improvement dttGch'd.
FEECd EXTRACTED WITHOUT PAIN, by the use
~ Nitrons Oxide Gas Having administered it
essfuy for over years, it is hardly necessary
to assure the public Of its safety or efficiency.
"a Particular attention given to the treatment Of
Natural Teeth. - -
DR.. WM. H. H00PES.
81 North Eutaw Street, Baltimore.
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"A little girl not far from Schenectady, after
noticing for some time the qliitering gold filling
in her aunt frontteeth exclaimed, ''Aunt Mary,
wish had copper-toed teeth like yoursl'
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REMEM RER
THAT
HOOFLAND'S GERMAN BFTTERS
HOOFLAND'S GERMAN TONIC
will Cure every Case of
MARASMUS, OR WASTING AWAY OF THE
RODY
REMENT BIER

THAT
HOOFLAND'S GERMAN REMELIES
Are the medicines you require to purity tn
Blood, excite the torpid Liver to healthy
action, and to enable you to pass safely
through any hardships or exposure.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1871-12-16

THEY ARE THE GREA TIES"
BLOOD PURIFIER
Known to the Medical world, and will eradi
cate diseases arising from impure blood, Debili
ty of the Digestive Organs, or Diseased Liver
in a shorter time than any other known
remedies.
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were strangers there. The L of the house was
the home proper of this ia anlIy
The father and children never dreamed OF
walking in at the front door, on the shining
oil-cloth. 1t would bring in altogether too
much mud for mother to wipe up. They must
nick their way around to the back-door, no
matter how muddy the path or how dark and
stormy the night. Only in the kitchen or
dining -room-so called-was light or fire to
be found, except when company came. The
front of the house, with the glorious views
without, and the pretty pictures, comfortable
easy-chairs and sofas, and graceful chambers
sets within, were too good for this husband,
who had been struggling all his life to get
them too good for the wife, who had helped
him in his work, and grown sour and morbid
in the striving too good for the daughter, just
blooming into womanhood and too good for
the son, around whom home attractions and
pleasures could not be spread too lavishly at
this susceptible time of his life but not too
good for the casual stranger, the thankless
guest, or the envious relative
Now, this wife and mother was really a
sensitive tender hearted woman. She loved
her husband and children, and hougktshe was
d kng her duty by them. She seemed to forget
that her duty reached farther than their mere
physical lives, and that each had soul-life,
a heart. life, that needed to be ministered to-
as we'll. She didn't realize how proud and
90 in and out at the pleasant front-door, and
could they enjoy the beautiful things with
which their fathers money had supplied their
home. 1t didn't occur to her that the strength
which she was expending on the daily house
work had far better be used in taking pleasant
walk with her husband, after his days work,
thereby drawing his mind away from business
cares and reviving the memory OF other walks
taken in years gone by. She did not think OF
the blessing and safeguard that her home
would be to some poor, motherless girl Of the
benefit her domestic training would be to her
of the Joy unspeakabe which she, herself
would derive from seeing her grow up into an
intelligent and useful woman. Habit had be
come a second-nature to her. But let those OF
us who have had the subject brought to our
minds seek to act nationally in the future. Let
those of us who have means use the n for some
thing better than buying nanimate pieces OF
carved wood, to be set up in dark room and
worshi ped. Let US be more Christianlike, and
less heathenish in our practices. While filling
our homes with all the forms OF beauty that we
can, let us remember that our object should be
to make our family life broader and better
and not merely to represent SO many dollars
and cents bearing no interest.-ELsie Dee, IN
Hearth and Home.
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The Whole Supreme Court of Penn
sylvania Speak for these
Rornn1inc


The Whole Supreme Court of Penn
sylvania Speak for these
Remedies.
Who would ask for more Dignifed and Stron
ger Testimony
Hon. GEORGE W. WOODWARD, formerly Chic
Justice of the Supreme Court Of Pennsylvania
at present Member of Congress from Penn$yt
Vania, i0riteS:
PHILADELPHIA, March 10Th, 1867.
/ find "Hoofands German Bitters" is gooc
tonic, useful in diseases of the digestive organs
ard of great benefit in cases of dibility anc
want Of nervous action in the system.
Yours, truly,
GEORGE W. WOODWARD.
Hon. JAMES THOMPSON, Chief Justice of the Su
preme Court of Pennsylvania.
PHILADELPHIA, April 2S, 1867.
/ consider "Hoohand's German Bitters"
valuable medicine in case of attacks of Indi
gestion or Dyspepsia. can certify this from
my experience OF it.
Yours, with respect, JAMES THOMPSON.
Hon. GEORGE SHARSwooD, Justice OF the Suprenl
Court of Pennsylvania.
PHILADELPHIA, June l, 1868.
have found by experience that "Hooaand'
German Btters' is very good tonic, relievin!
dyspeptIc symptoms almost directly.
GEORGE SHARSWOOD.
Hon. WIN. F. ROGERS, Mayor of the city 0
Buffalo, ". Y.
Mayors Office, Buffalo, June %, 1869.
have used "Hoohand's German Bitters ant
Tonic" in my family during the past year, ant
can recommend them as an excellent tonic
imparting tone and vigor to the system
Their use has been productive of decided,
beneficial effects. VIM. F. ROGERS.
Hon. JAMES NJ. WooD, Er- Mayor of Williams
port, Pa.
take great pleasure in recommending
"Hoofand's German Tonic" to any one VIII
may be afflicted with Dyspepsia. had th
Dyspepsia so badly it was impossible to keei
any food on my stomach, and | became s.
weak as not to be able to walk a mile. Tw
bottles of Tonic effected perfect cure.
JAMES M. WOOD.
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OAPRIAGEs, BUGGIEs,
JAEGER WAGONS.
And everything in isline. executed in as good
style as can be done in the city, and on the.
most reasonable terms. An examination of hs
work is solicited.
done as heretofore. a
SHOP S-York Road. above Ady's Hotter
Towsontown, formerly occupisd by Sheridan
and Hsghs. kMAy ylG-Gs