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The Lincoln County herald., 1871-07-27

A SLIGHT MIsTAKE.-A well-knowr
minister. walking along the street q few
days since, met lady far whom he hat
recently performed the marriage service.
Desiring to renew the acquaintance (fol
the lady had interested him greatly a
the time), he accosted her with the re-
mark:
Madam, did l not have the pleasure
of marrying you few days since ?"
IL was married few days since, sir J.
"Yes, thought l was not mistakon
| married YOU
"lndeed we'll, l thought my husband
was much younger man than you are
but have not seen enough Of him tc
make his acquaintance thoroughly. BY
the way, my dear, my chignon is getting
shabby; please give me some money tt
buy q waterfall" F" .
Evidently this was more than the min.
lister barga,ned for, and with hasty bow
accompanied by the remark. "No, you
are not the lady-I'm mistaken, he
took his leave.-New Orleans Picayuue
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-07-27
Late Hours.

M.-.J W-.i D.~.L.. y. ...i..J AZ
Gently on Late Hours aud tho Unfruit.
full Work of Darkness. ..a7
"lf you want 10 mako the ruin OF 4
child sure, give him liberty after dark.
You cannot do anything nearor to insure
his dawna,ion than to let hin have lib.
erty to go where he will without re-.
straint. After dark he will be sure to
get into communication with people that
will undermine all his good qualities. ]
do not like to speak to parents about
their children. Thes child cannot, will
not lie, when his tongue 10 like bendea
bow ho will not drink, when there u
not 4 saloon within q mile Of his fathers
house where he is not as we'll known a.
one Of his own decanters; he never does
iniquitous things when he is reeking in
filth. Nineteen out Of twenty allowed
perfect freedom at night will be wounded
by it, There is nothing more important
than for q child to be at home at night,
or, if he is abroud, you should be with
him. If he 10 to see any sights or take
pleasure, there is nothing that he should
sec that you should not see with him.
1t is not merely that tho child should be
broken down, but there are thoughts that
.ever ought to find passage into mans
brain. As an eel, if ho wriggles across
your carpet, will leave his slime which
no brushing can ever eface, so there are
thoughts that we never get rid Of, If onco
permitted to enter, and there arc indi-
viduals going round with obscene books
aud pictures under the lappels of their
coats that will leave ideas in the mind Of
your child that will never be effaced.
There are men here who have heard
salacious song, and they never will for.
get it to the end of their lives. DO not
believe in cnild's seeing life, as it is
called, with its damnable lust and wick
cdness, to have all his imaginations set
on fire with flames Of hell
Nobody goes through this fire but they
are burned, burned and they oanntt get
rid Of the scars"
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-07-27

An old man, Is years Of ago, hamed
George Stoolc, who was the janitor Of
Odd Fellows Hall in Indiana polls, and
had charge of the private books and
work, as we'll as keys, for some time past,
has been under the domination Of Mrs.
Pillbean, who acquired fearful iuAu-
euco over him, and prevailed upon him to
let her witness the initiation ceremonie les
in Odd Fellowship, while she was con.
cealed from view. There 10 q room ad-
joining the main hall Of the Odd Eel.
lows building. designed for the reception
Of an organ. Entrance to this room can
be obtained only from the outside, aud
thereto Mrs. =. was admitted by the Jan.
i,or on several different nights. Thence
she witnessed three If not i've limitations.
She was supplied with the private books
and works Of the Order, the keys to tho
rooms, and Que of tho stools Of the en-.
campment These articles were taken
from indianapolis day or two ago By
the Chiet Of Police. 1t is said that the
janitor instructed the woman 10 three de-
grees of Masonry She makes hor boast
that she is an Odd Fellow and FroeEs-
soii, auu uas eINcu eSlucuco suab Sho
knows more than she ought to about Odd
Fellowship. Now for the reason for her
seeking that which heretofore to woman
has been sealed book. For some time
past the janitor has paid twelve dollars .
month rent for the woman's house. She
wanted more money, and demanded one
thousand dollars year. This he refused
to pay. She asked for Eve hundred and
mortgage on one of tho janitor's houses.
This was also refused. Then sho told
what she had seen and learned. On Fri.
day night the janitor was tried before
committee Of Odd Fellows and expelled
from the order. lie was defended by the
Hon. Wm. Wallace. II 10 said that he
is keeping close to his houss.-New
York Sun.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-07-27

Horace Greedy has been accused Of
having spoken eulogistically of General
Lee during his late Southern tour. Alta
public meeting in New York, Henry Ward
Beecher lauded the personal character of
Lee 10 very high terms. Mrs, Keckley,
the colored servant of President Lincoln $
family, who wrote sbook about her life at
the White House, says in this book that
on the very morning Of the sssassina ton
Mr.. Lincoln took up portrait Of General
Lee, scanned the face thoughtfuly, and
remarked: 1T 10 . good face it is tho
face Of pobIe, brave man; and I am
glad the war 10 over at last"
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-07-27

A fascinating youth of Louisville wss
recently very badly "sold'' by the natrou
Of the kentucky State Prison, in whose
daughter he seemed to eviuos . very
strong interest while travelling In . rail.
road car. Thinking that the Irritation
bad continued long enough, she suddenly
changed her seat to the side of the young
man. and whispered IN his ear. "Sir you
are totaI stranger to me, Sut I feel Il
my duty to warn yoH Of impending evil
That young lady 10 Just out Of the State
Prison. 4 passengss sss " n ths
nexe ststion,
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MY A ANSWER.

avs ~ NS w ASNs
Yes, know Two asked for tho costlicst thing
Ever made by the Hand above
The affection Of woman, her devotion so true,
Must in return be repaid by love.
know I've asked for tho priceless jewel.
But not as the toy is sought, you see;
No demands are made for love so truo,
But it's sought on the bended knee.
con write no lesson of duty for you,
A commander mover will be;
So stand at the bar of my Lady Judge
To answer the questions asked by thee.
never eat mutton, but shirts must wear,
And my eo.ts would like 60 whole,
But the love give assure you will bo
As pure as the tested gold.
| expect not to live on mutton and beef,
And am glad you require greater things,
For cook I'm not wanting ut the present day
Still I'm not from the land of kings.
'Tis mans place own, to rule the household,
But not with an iron will.
And when asked if he to market II go
To say "Old girl, am very ill.'
My love is not for the rosy check,
Which you say will fade somo day,
But It's for your own dear little self,
And never like The rose to fade away.
Yes, my hear. is as big as pumpkin,
Swollen bis with iovv,
There you can never find sorrow
Come rest in my arms little dove.
will be all you ask, from Wallet to king,
Yes, all that man can be,
So prove what woman for man can do,
And promise no commands from me.
Your story's true one, and should be observed
s If man wishes on earth to do we'll,
Take your advice and let shrews alone,
Or he will on earth 6nd hell.
r..... LANDON.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-07-27

A couple of girls put bull frog into
the hire mans bed to see if they couldn't
make him talk. Davie threw it out of
the window aud never said single word.
Soon after he put half a bushel Of chest
nut burrs into the girls bed About the
time he thought they would make the
least shadow, Dave went to the door and
ratified tho latch furiously. Out went the
candle, and in went the girls but they
did not stick, though the burrs did. Call.
iug to them, be begged thom to be quiet,
for he only wanted to know if they had
seen anything of that pesky bull.frog.
He'd give two dollars to find M.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-07-27

Years rush BY US like the wind. We
cannot see whence the oddly comes OF
whittier It is tending, and We seem our.
selves to witness their fight without q
sense that We are changed; aud yet time
is beguiliug man Of his strength, as the
winds rob the woods Of their foliage.
A strong mind is more easily impressed
than a weak one youUill not as readily
convince fool that you ase philosopher
as philosopher that you are . fool. '
Seventy.sighv women preachers arc
bow calling upon the people OF tds United
States 10 Dee from sho Ntaeh 30 coaeS
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-07-27

& young gentleman of our acquaintance having
received che following answer to some moonlight
questions, ,etusned the impromtu reply that fol-
sovs q lsitics please excuse the metre:
A WOMAN's ANSWER.
DO Sos SNOW you've asked for the c,stliest shinl
Ever made by the Hs nd above
/ womsn's heart ana a woman's life,
And woman's wonderful love?
Do you know you've asked for this priceless thiui
AZ q child might ask for toy,
Demanding what others have died to win.
With the reckless dash Of boy?
You save srittes my lessons of duty out,
Maulike have You questioned me;
Now stand at the bar Of my woman's sous,
Vntit ! shall question thee.
You require your mutton shall always be hot,
Your socks and your shirts be whole;
! require your heart to be true as Gods stars,
And pure as this hcavo your soul.
You require cook for you mutton and beef,
require q fa, greater thing;
A seamstress you're wanting for socks and fo
look for man and king.
A king for the beautiful realm called home,
And man that the Maker God
Shall look upon as he did on tho first,
And soy, ut is very good"
I am fair and young-but the rose will fado
From my soft young cheek one day
will you love me then, mid the falling leaves
As you did mid the blooms Of May?
Is your heart an ocean so strong and deep
may launch my all in its tide?
A loving woman finds heaven or hell
On the day she becomes q bride.
1 require all things that are grand aud true,
All things that n man should be;
II Jou give this all l would stake my lifo
To be all you demand Of mo.
If you cannot be this, laundress and cook
You can hire, anda little to pay:
But u woman's heart ana u woman's life,
Are not to bo won that way.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-07-27

"Pa, is Pennsylvania tho father Of all
tho other ststes?" Certainly not, my
child; why do you ask that question I,
"Because | see all tho newspapers call ii
Pa" ..r ....t.' ....
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A lady who had great horror Of to-
bacco got into railroad carriage the
other day and cnquired of q male neigbor,
DO you chew tobacco, sir?" mo,
madame was the reply; "but I can ges
you chew it you want one."
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-07-27

"Sam," said one little urchin to auo tber
'does your scho oolmaster ever give you
any rewards Of merit?" III s'pose be
does. was the reply he gives me .
'hrashiog every day, and Gays I Neris
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-07-27

4 citizen Of Conuscticus, secenely, in
troduced to newly married man, CON-
E,..sist.d h;ss sArmly, and said: "Ab.
Litoh6eld county girls make clsvss wisss !;
I've Aad three % EN-"
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An old bachelor having been laughed
at by . beyy Of pretty girls told iheu,
that they were small potatoes. 1--WE may
be small potatoes replied ono ~ sLs
saidens but we are sweet ouess''
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-07-27

Tho narrow gauge railway system, OF
which much has been written Of late. is
likely to have formidable rival in its
race for popularity, in the plan success
fully introduced in France by an engineer
named Larmanjet. This plan contem-
plates railroads having single rail, upon
which the middle wheels of the locomo- :
tive and freight wagons run, while their
outer wheels move upon the common
road bed. This rail is made like those iu
use for street car purposes, and known
as the V rails, into which the wheel fits
closely enough to be retained in position.
The road bed 10 made Of ties, two and q
half feet apart, and four feet long, upon
the center Of which the rail rests. vi
course that portion eff the road upon
which the outer wheels travel is well
made, and as hard Us practicable. The
greater part Of the load is arranged to
bear upon the rail itself, while the out
side wheels are useful mainly in keeping
tho wagons evenly balanced. Several roads
Of this sort are already in operation in
Franco, and engines weighing ten tons
have been found capable Of drawing q
load of fifty tons up an incline Of one
foot in fifty at the rate Of six miles an
hour. Smeller engines, of half this
weight, will draw thirty five tons up a
similar incline at almost twice the speed
named. Such roads are built, it is esti-
mated, at two thousand eight hundred
dollars per mile, unles extra road ballast
ing is srequired, when three thousand three
hundred will cover their cost, By the
adoption Of such system of roads, every
farmer oan adjust his wagons to run upon
tLem, and, by tapping one at any con-
venient point with road running from
his own barn door, can send his "truck,
literally, to market in comparatively
independent aud inexpensive manner,
and without the delay and transfers now
inevitable.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-07-27

Don't paint your faces. young ladies.
Hub little cologne on your checks, aud
you can fool the young mes 10 youj
hearts contcnt.
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formal words, released AeY from her
psoinise. Stating that be would never
setus0 to the United States, he advised
her 10 enter consent. should she survive
her mother 4 yeas % two after this
she went to Havana witt Mrs. W., q
highly respectable lady, who then owned
the property where Mrs st. John Elliott
now resides. Her extreme beauty, her
grace aud elegance, produced the greatest
enthusiasm. The hotel where they put
up was beseiged. IF she appeared on tho
balcony q dozen cavaliers were waiting to
salute her. When hss soante was seen
on the Pasco or tho Plaza dc Armas it
was escorted by the Grandees of the
island. She was feted BY the Governor
General, serenades and balls followed in
rapid succession, and the daily homage to
her beauty never ceased until the even.
ing bells sounded the Angelus.
Without surreudering her heart, or
being carried away by this universal
on the Half Way Hill. She was followed
there by Mr.. X an English gentleman,
the head of the largest commercial house
in Havana, and to him, on his second
visit, she gave her hand.
The vine covered cottage, its trellises
and borders, have crumbed into dust.
The courtly lover aud the innocent
maiden are long since dead. But the old
hill still lifts its aged brow, wrinkled all
over with tradition. A favorite lookout
Of the Natchez ia time Of war-the
scenes of daring conspiracy against the
Spanish authority the rendezvous Of
lovers the hiding place of brigands, and
depot for their blood stained treasure
mute, but faithful witness Of the past
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A Maine mans family Of four sous aud
one daughter have married his sext dooe
neighbor's Sour daughters and ono son.
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Out West yrais ~ nox saiseI n all
seseoas-by thc sieyaaos.
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An Indian Juggler,

While the tom-tom was beating and
the pipe playing, the juggler, singing
all the time in low accents, smoothed
place in the gravel, three or four yards
before us. Having thus prepared bed
for the plant to grow in, he took bask-
ct and placed it over the prepared place,
covering it with n thin blanket. The
man himself did not wear thread Of
clothing, except strip round his loins.
The time seemed now to have come for
the detectives eye! SO just as he was
becoming more earnest in his song, and
while the tom-tom beat and the pipe
shrilled more loudly, l stepped for
ward with becoming dignity and beg
| ged him to bring the basket and its COW
er to me. He cheerfully complied
and l carefully examined the basket,
which was made of open wicker-work.
l then examined the cloth covering,
which was thin, almost transparent,
and certainly had nothing concealed in
it. / then fixed my eyes on his strip OF
clothing with such intensity that 1t was
not possible it could have been touched
without discovery, and babe him 60 on
feeling sure that the trick could no
succeed. Sitting down he stretched hi
naked arms under the basket, singing
and smiling as he did so; then liftin
the basket oil the ground, he beheld,
green plant about a foot high! Satisf
ed with our applause he went on wit
, his incantatious. After having sat
little to give his plant time to grow, h
again lifted the basket and the plaI
; was now two feet high. He asked us
wait a little longer, that we might tas
i the fruit But on being assured,
those who had seen the trick performt
u before, that the result would be obtai
II ed, l confessed myself "done," wit
y out the slightest notion of the how.
u examined the ground, and found 1t "
Ie smooth and unturned. Apparently
lighted with my surprise, the jugg
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The Pace of Surrender.

1t has been popularly reported that
the first interview between the two
commanders took lace under an apple
tree, which has consequently been
crowred with historic associations. This
is false. The fact is that on the morning
of the 9th of April, General Lee, with
a single number of his staff, was resting
under an apple tree, when Colonel Bab-
cock, of General Grants staff, rode up
under flag of truce, saying that if
General Lee remained where he wds,
General Grant would come to him by
the road the latter was then pcrsuing.
This was the only interview under or
near the apple tree and it may be men
toned here that the following day Col
onel Marshall, who attended General
Lee on the occasion, was surprised to
find fede raj soldiers hacking at the tree,
and was am used at their idea of obtain
ing from it memontC : of the surrender.
Obtaining news o; Grants approach,
General Lee at ouce ordered Colonel
| Marshall to find Il fit and convenient
house for the interview. Colonel Mar
shall applied to the first citizen he met,
| Mr.. VIM. M'Lean, and was directed to
house vacant and dismantled. He
refused to use it, and Mr.. M'Lean then
offered to conduct him and the general
to his own residence, comfortable
frame house, with long portico and
convenient sitting ,room," furnished
after the bare style Of the times.
The house was about halfa mile dis
tant from General Lees camp. The
confederate commander was attended
only by one of his aids, Colonel Mar
shall, youthful, boyish-looking scior
of the old and illustriouS Marshall fam
ily of Virginia, who had been the con
slant companion of General Lee in al
his campaigns, and as his private secre
; tary, had done good literary service IL
the preparation Of reports Of battles
etc, which are now historical. Wit
Grant there were several of his sta
officers and number of federal general
: including Ord and Sheridan, entere
n the room, and joined in the slight ger
eral conversation that took place ther,
). The interview opened without tn
l. least ceremony. The story has bee
y frequently repeated, that Generl Ii
h rendered his sword, and that Gener
s Grant returned it with complimcl
If tary remark. There was no such absu
d dity. General Lee wore his swoi
l. (which was not his usual habit y M
70 on the exchange of saluiations, Gener
II Grant remarked, 81 must apologi2
is General, for not wearing my sword,
a. had gone oil in my baggage when l l
Il, ceived your note" General Lee howe
re and mt once, without further conver'
tion, asked that General Grant Won
TX state, in writing, If he preferred IT, I
ed terms on which he would receive t
no surrender of the Army Of Northe
of Virginia. General Grant complied
20, sitting at II table in the room, and WI
ing with a common lead pencil the n
its ! so well remembered.-Old and Neic.
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Miscellaneous.
NEW STOCK OF CLOTHING.
a, NJ

Fresh arrival of
SUMNER GOODS.
DAVID LowENBERG
invites attention 10 his stock of
CHEAP AND FASHIONABLE CLOTHING.
at his store on
Maln street, in Shivcs block, ono door West Of
bloomsbury, Pa,
where ne has just received from New York and
Philadelphia full assortment of
MEN AND BOYS CLOTHING,
including tho most fashionable, durable, and
consisting OF
BOX, SACK, RoCo, GUM, AND oIL-GLoTH
COATSAND PANTS.
Of all sorts, sizes and colors. lie hns also rcplen.
lshed his already large stock of
FALL AND WINTER sIAwLs,
STRIPED, FIGURED, AND PLAIN VESTS
SHIRTS, CRAvATs, STOCKS, COLLARS
hANDKERCHIEFs,G GLOVES,
sUsPENDERs, AND FANCY ARTICLES
he mas constantly on hand a largo and woll.sc-
ectcd assortment of
CLOTHS AND vEsTGNGs,
which he Ia prepared 10 make TO order into any
KIND Of clothins, very short notice, and in tho
| best manner. All his clothing is made TO wear
| and most of 1T is Of home manufacture.
GOLD WATCHES AND JEwTLRY,
| oievery description, fine and cheap. His case o
jewelry is not surpassed in thislracc. Call and
| examine his general assortment OF
| CLOTHING, WATCHES JEWELRY, &C.
| janl7l DAVID LOWEEBERG.
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stood up laughing, when one of his
companions chucked q pebble TO him,
which he put into his mouth. Imme-
diately the same companion, walking
backwards, drew forth cord of silk,
twenty yards or so in length; after
which the juggler, with his hands be-
hind his back, threw forth from his
mouth two decanter shoppers, two
shells, spinning top, stone and sew
eral other things, followed by long
jet of fire! If the wise reader regrets
so much space being occupied by such
story, let him pass it on to the children,
foolish as myself, who will be glad to
read it.-Peeps at The Edr East.
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Business Cards.
DLOOM FERRY.

The Bloom Ferry company has had its fats
and boats thoroughly repaired and Is now In
readiness TO do all usual ferrying Mt any reason
able hour Tho undersigned viii be In atten-
dance at any time to wait upon customers NJ call
apr 2l'7l-ly JOHN q. QUICK.
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E3ctels.
MONTOUR HOUSE
II RUPERT, PA.
NVITTTAM pIrTTEp p,,,.,t,,a,

THIS House having been put in thorough repair
~ now open Tor Inc reception of guests No
pains Will be spared to ensure the perfect COM
Tort of the trayelcrs, The Proprietor solIcitS a
share of public patronage. The bar will be
stocked at all times with fine liquors and cigars,
inul'7l
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VOLUME V. --- NO, 81.
Orangeville Directory.

A y. HERRING q BROTHER Carpenters and
II. builders, Main ST., below Pine.
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Executors or Administrators Notice, $500
Auditors or Assignee's Notice, s2.50.
Local notices, ten cents line.
Cards in the Business Directory" column, s2OO
per year for the first two lines and sl0O for each
additional line.
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THE ESPY HOTEL.
EsPY, COLUMBIA COUNTY, PA.

The undersigned would inform the travelling
public that he has taken the above named estnb.
lishment and thoroughly rettted the same foI
the perfect convenience of his guests His lardel
Will be stocked with the best the market affords
be found in his bar.
WILLIAM PETIT.
ian III Espy, PA.
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DOVER Il HERRING, dealer in Dry Goods
Main st.
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ID ENTON HOTEL.
w. F. PIAl"T, Proprietor,
BENTON. COLUMBIA CpIINTY PA

This well known House having been put in
thorough repair rs now open Tor the reception of
visitors. No pains have been spared to ensure
the perfect comfort of guests, The proprietor
also runs n Stage nom the Hotel To BloOnsbuTg
and intermediate points ON Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday of each week, ian l'ls1l