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The Lincoln County herald., 1871-08-03

A little fous year old girl vho has
been there givos the following receipt !os
vaccination: "Scrape your arm = Little !;
scraps Il till it hurts put 10 q little
putty, let Il dry. and that's Als--silI u
takes p
Swsd,sh brandy IL 1avorea eth red
ants. But . celiox va Know ssys 10 Ass
An asut asvoIsd with whisky.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-08-03

Thomas Lincoln, better knovn 10
"Tad," the youngest son Of the late
president died a the Clifton house,
Chicago, on the 10th ult.. aged Is years.
Tho cause og his death wss dSopsy ef khs
chest.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-08-03

Nor TO BE BEATEN. rnanms's
got the shirtngcst hair in all Bsyswater."
"My mammals got the curliest hair In all
London" "M mamma's got tho longest
hair 70 all England. "My msmm.,s
got the thickesl hair in oil the world
NV mamma can sit on her hair" my
mamma sas take hers off III"
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-08-03

Scott makes Johnny Girder express
the system Of human chatity in oGo sen.
tsuce "lf there is snyahins useatsbls
lot it be given to the yuis folks"
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-08-03


The following curious anecdote is re-
lated in Paine's "Ri2ht Of Man." at page
GS of the London edition Of 1871:
II will introduce an auecdote which !
h.d from Dr.. Franklin:
"Whilo the Doctor resided 10 France
as Minister from America, during the
war, he had numerous proposals made to
him by projectors Of every kind who
wished to 90 to tho land that foweth
with milk and honey, America; and
among the rest there was cne who offered
proposal 10 the Doctor uy iotter, which
is now in the hands of Beaumarchais, Of
Paris, stating, first that, as the Americans
had dismissed or sent away their king
they would want another; secondly. that
himself was Norman; thirdly, that he
was of more ancient family than the dukes
of Normandy, and Of more honorable
descent, his line never having been
bastardized fourthly, that there was al
ready q precedent in England Of kings
coming out Of Normandy. And on these
grounds he rested his offer, enjoining thai
the Doctor would forward it to Americn
But as tho Doctor neither did this, nor ye
sent him an answer, the protector wrote I
second. letter, in which ho did not, It i
true, threaten to 20 over and conquer
America, but only with great dignity pro
posed that, II his offer was not accepted
an acknowledgement Of about f3O, ,O0'
might be made for his generosity"
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-08-03

What drink 10 suitable for gardeners Z
Shrub.
Which is the mosv appropriate drink
'fos foAss Spruce.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-08-03
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The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1871-11-16
How They EsCnped.

In the war of 1872 an cnterprisino
.dashng American officer, with small
boat crew onon- OF the nppor lakes
made what nJw.t-jayS we woui call
u RAID upon British post oo the shoro
Oi the lake. anl seIZlng sIme dOz.u
English soldiers as prisoners aud o
boat load OF spoils, made with oil pos
'lblc speed for the American post some
thirty miles distant
a British boats crew was quickly
started in hot pursuit. With the first
morning liGht the pursucrs were de-
Srribcd fast gaining on tho pursued.
Every excrtion at escape was male,
hut soon muskct shot, sending q
spray Of ater near the American boat
told thar an attempt TO escape by main
strength at the oar. vas useless, aud
safety could only bc secured by some
witty device. Suddenly, as u second
spray OF water was sent up by a pass
ing shot, the voice OF the captain Of
the American boat was heard Throw
over Il red COAT aud u moment after
without u w'rd. over iuto III, lake
went one of The British prls ,uers. This
Yankees nos piled all oars, VIII le soon
the pursuers were bu.ily engaged in
rcscuing the struggling rod coat from
the water. by which time the Yankees
were clear of mu.ket range. B'niins
with reloublei vigor to their oars. tho
British were again in eager pursuit.
AMI once more dill tho muskct shots
lall about the stern and sides OF tho
pursued.
Throw overheard another red
cost cried the American raider, and
nuo'hey British soldier splashei in the
water to delay by his rescue the pur-
suers.
The simple operation Was 80 sue
crssiully repeated that the raiders ss
last entered under the protection OF tho
American pos, with half their prison.
ers and all their fpoil
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1871-11-16
Vueen victOria's Rlmuiuciua.
lion.

| Tho mystery which has for some
years surrounded the prolonged re,i-
racy OF Queen Victoria from the OBJ
vous duties Of her exalted station. ADD
which has given occasion for many
strange rumors respecting the mental
condition Of her majesty, is gradually
iispelIing before .hc admission OF her
ministers and others who have so-
cess to h't presehcc. Ambiguous as
are tho phrases Of Disrsoli's recent
speech whom al'uding to her majesty
1t IL clear that grave fears aro folt in
high quarters with rclorance to her
l"Grmities, both Of mind and body, aud
that the crisis inscpcrablc from p
change Of rulers is liable to occur at
any moment.
The particular mental iniirmity uu-
der which Victoria iabors. sni which
has grown upon her day by day. takes
tho form Of a harmless hallucinatiou.
Sho has firm conviction that her dead
husband, Prince Albert. is always
present with her, and that she can
hold personal communion with him.
She ha4 muois. il il said, wbon she
will holi an imaginary nversation
With the prince for an hour together
conducting her own share of the con.
versaiion aloud aud with the viror
and interest of old times. In inita.
ton OF tho princes frugal, aim ,st par.
simoniOus habits. she supcrintends as
much as possible all her private affairs
herself, requiring the most rigid econ
ony from every department Of the
household. Her table is set with tho
greatest simplicity, and shc ima,incs
tnat her husband looks on well pleas.
ed. At times. she will or Ter "a knife
and fork TO bc placed on b, tabe Q for
his use, au! cause the attendant to
place every course before tho empty
chair a- il the master still occipiel
it. But an alteration 81 absorbing
must incapncllate her mjes,y for all
the more serious iulies OF her station,
and il continued can have but one en-
ding, viz her abdication of the Bril-
tish crown.
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1871-11-16
The Mysterious Merchant.
or
TALE OF CONSCIENCE.

The scene was Pine street wharf
tho time, September, 1865, the night
black as Plutoniau shades, and tbs
situation horribly dramatic.
On the left corner of tho qu,y. a.
you face tho river, there knelt Paul
Anderson, = young man. with u pain
ful, melancholy his'cry.
Ou tho right corner Of the wharf
knclt Conrad Osborne, a magnificent
looking merchant prince.
With determinat ion-yea. despsta-
'ioo, they silently reached their res.
wc,iss Positions mutually ipuorant
t the duplicate misery. Through
fear Of interrupti,u. thcy as silently
commanded their souls to the omni
sciept Jehovah, prior to ending two
careers in the placid, noisslels Dela-
ware.
los single minute both uemorie.
relieved tho golden psgssotry Of
youth. and also the BAD links that
gradually grow the fetlers they had
.olemuly resolved to sever in the "wa-
ters OF death" With minds dis.
,raught, they imploringly onI menraI-
ly petitionei for an eternal home.
free from tho whims, knavery aud
fustian of this varIubly, beautiful
world
After q pause. assuring they were
unperceived, with wonderful synchro-
nism each rose for the fatal plunge
At this moment q volume Of fame
gushed from barquo on the Jersey
side. There was fire on the river.
and Instantly Paul Andersen and Con-
rad Osborne were covelopcd in IL
noon day light.
The trnble on the Camd,n si lie va.
unhrrd d. The Two m,o gaxsi Al
zach other aod there was mu'u,l
uausfusion VI wonder before q word
was spoken.
so you were watching mo ?" said
Conrad, with 4 triao of SPLEEN. M
though stopped in the realization oi
something for which be had jealoa.ly
prepared.
II may put the same question re
spondsi Paul, with tia, chrer,u u
manner We are apt to feel in discov"'.
10. u co-partner 10 tribu latiou.
mo, sir." continued Conrai. 4"
give you my honor was not watch
Ing you /; Of your presence I knew
nothing Whatever"
i believe you sir" rejoined Pani,
land lot me assure you I WAS ignor-
ant Of your presence
"Young man." resumed Conrad,
''you were on the eve o."
"Well. What. cir
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1871-11-16

A rEsSlLEss young lawyer asked
u milli mare for his daughters hand.
II shall give my child hum
lred thousand dollars on her welding
day" answered the merchant. LIS
. pretty little sum enough to provide
breakfasts for tho family, Now, will
you have the kindness to tell me how
you propose to furnish the dinners?"
"Oh for that natter returned tho
unaba.hcd youth, "tho'e who break
G.tei 80 well will not pesd auy dinner
at all :"
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1871-11-16

lr is said that once, in company OF
literary gentlemen, Mr., Webster va,
asked it he could comprehend how
Jesus Christ ceuli be bath God and
man. No, SIR be rsplisd, and add.
cd, Il should be ashamed to acknow J.
edge Him as my Savior If couli CON-
preheHd HIN. II Icoul comprchen d
Him lie couIl b. n, Creator shan my
s'lf. Such u my sense Of sin. sud con.
sciousnsss OF nv inability TO save my.
-eli. thar l is,l l need . superhsmsu
Savior, Que 80 great AMI glorious that
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1871-11-16
- elect Poe t ry.
YOUR HOUSE.
BIT MS =. A lIpDnn.

De true TO yourself at the siart young mar
Be true to yourself and Col
Ere you build your house mark we'll the spo,
Test all the ground, and build you not
On the sand or the shaking sod.
Dig, dig the foundation deep young man.
Plant firmly the outer wall;
Let tho props he strong and the roofbe high.
With an open turret toward the ky,
Through which heavens dsws may fail.
Let this be the room Of the soul young man,
when shadows sh all herald care:
A chamber with never . roof Of iha,ch
To hinder the Lighter dsor, or latch
To shut in the spirits prayGl
Build slow and sure-'tis for life. young man,
A life that outiives the breaih
For who shall eainssy the h oily word.
Their works do foilew them saith the
Lord.
Threin there Is no death.
Build deep, and high, and broad, ysung
man,
As the ncedful case demands;
Let your title deeds be clear and bright,
Till you enter your claim TO the Lord OF
light,
For the House no, made with hsnI..
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1871-11-16

Sorrow pcrvadei the household
Paul was almost frantic. Ho wa,
grivod on account OF both th,
verdict and the hidden mystery con
necied with his beneiactor Mr. and
the faithful Mrs. Anderson mourniul
y stood beside their friend lie wa
iu dying condition Several time.
hc attempted to speak, but hilc d
Pail held his hapd and strove to raj,
ly him {" cohcroncy, but nothing was
olic,cd save this: Look in portfolio
number two, Paul"
a convulSivc gasp, and Conrpd
Osb rnc had paid the univcr.a
debt.
The funeral was nver. AMI calm.
quiet eve, saw Anderson, aud lady cx-
amlniug the pap"rs of the deceased
There was a vast fortune, but no re la
tlvcs. What dircc,iop was this c,ri.
tai to take? Portfolio number two
was opened The first thing arrest
inn attention was letter With this
-uperscrip'ion:
i" 10 he UorH!"
This document was voluminous-
too extensive to insert in "A brief
sketch. There va. found his entire
history, from boy yhooi to the resolu-
tim Of suicide Conrad Oshorno was
bu, an assumed name--a mere cloak
preventive of portifica,ion. 1t alp
pears that this rrprntaLt man had
never made but one great error and
that was the sviniling Of pauls
father This 50 preyeI upon his bet.
ter nature tnat he could never ab-
solved himself from it, terrible over
shadowing influence.
Lacking tn" m '"al c,urag, to oral
~ report his mnlf.asancc ani m,k,
personal restitution. he resolved to be-.
qu"a'h hi- proprtty to the widow OF,
his ruined partner, and then commit
himself t. the Delaware. This port
folio number two also contained mem.
oranda relative to his love for Paul
and lady. At the end of lopg AMI
aiIectronatc 'otrer address to both h,
said
Ny drar Pau, bow wonderful are
tho ways Of Providence Think of
that memorable night, my boy, AMI
know that have llvel because ]
found you Had justice hecn done
Your worthy father, hi, business tai.
ent would have left more tha, Iva
The fortune have willeI you.'
Wil,d YOU said Mrs Anderson
" Is there will p
At that momrn, her husband saw a
sealed document. II was II will-uot
the oLe male in favor Of bis partnerS
widow, but second instrum ent ere.
ating Paul ih' sole heir :, oil his vat
estates.
by way Of exple,ivc to a codicil,
was the fnllosins:
All pcrfanlns To me Is solved
iol know tn secret that led me to
the riverside anl caused you to term
me THE mysterious Merchant"
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1871-11-16
Waste papcr.

Few ll,usckerp'rs ara aware of he
many uses rn which waste pa, ,er may
be put AireI u stove has been black =
cned, ii can he kept l,okin. vo-y " II
for II lni time hy rubbing it with
paper every morning. Rubbing with
paper Is much nicer way OF sncrin,
tho oul,il lc OF 4 t'a-krt,le. cblf"e.p Pot
and tca pot bright and clean, than the
Old way of washing them IN Suds
Rubbing with paper is also the best
way Of polishing knives and tinwars
after securing Tins saves wetrrn!
the knife handle II a little -four il
held on the paper 10 rubbing tin ware
and spoons they -nine like new silver.
For polishing mirrors, windows, lamp
ch'mneys 'tc., paper IL hcttcr than
dry cloth. Preserve. AMI picles keep
much better II br 'wn paper instead OF
cloth, is tied over the jar Canned
irui, is not so apt to mould ifa piece
Of writing paper. ont to fit the can, i
laid directly IN the iruit. Paper is
mnch better t" bnt under carpet than
straw. II is warmer, thinner. and
makes less noise when you walk over
il. Two thickhcs'es of paper placed
between other coverings IN he'd are
Us warm AS quilt. II it is necessary
to step upon II chair, always LAY n
paper an it, aud thus save the paint OF
wood from da,nane,
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1871-11-16

HAvEyoa any diminutivs cones
semiperioratsd with symmetricsl 10.
dep,atious.' said young lsdy rs she
stepped 10 y dry.goods store one afs
tsruoou. The clerk hesita'si, bluahsd
and wil,ed, bu. came to whom told Il
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1871-11-16
SAMUEL ALLEMAN,
~ ATTORNEY AT LAW,

Selinsgrove Pa
Offers his Professional SERVICES 10 the
public. All business entrust ed to his
care will be promptly attended 10. Col.
leetions made in all parts Of the State.
He can speak the English and German
Language aucnily. Office between Halls
and the Post office.
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1871-11-16
WIN. VAN GEZER,
w ATTORNEY AT LAW,

Lewisburg Pa,
Offers his professional service to ie pub
lie. Collections and all other Pto c.sion.
oil business entrusted to his care ill re.
ecivs prompt attention.
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CHARLES HOVER,

~ ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Sclinsgrove Pa,
Offers his professional services 10 the pub
.ia Collections and all other professiona
ousiness entrusted TO his care will re
seive prompt attention. Office two door
asrlh Of the Keystone Hotel. tJsn 8, g
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1871-11-16
RESOLUTIONS.

II you've any task to do
Lc, me whisper, friend to you,
II you've anything to say.
True and needed, jay or nay,
Ifyou've anything to love,
AS n blessing from above, Love Il.
II some hollow creed You doubt.
Though the whole world hoot and shout.
Doubt II
II you know what torch to light,
Guiding others through the night,
Light il.
II you've any debt 10 pay.
Rect on neither night or day,
Pay it,.
II you've any joy to hold,
Next your heart. lest il get col
Ioliit
II you've any grief to meet,
At the loving Fathers feet,
Meet it..
Nyou're given light to see
What a child OF God shosld bs,
Whether life be bright or drear,
There's . message sweet and clear,
whispered down to every ear
Hear il.
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.EO. +. MILLER,
~ ATTORNEY AT LAW,

Lewisburg IA.
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lie. Collection and all other profession.
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Il W. KNIGHT,
". ATTORNEY ALLAN.

Freeburg Pa,
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10. All business entrusted TO his care
will be promptly attended to.
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H. ATTORNEY / COUNSELOR ATLAW

hiddleburg Snyder County Penn'a
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Main street. Consultation in English
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T p. CRONMiLLER,
W ATTORNEY AT Law,

Middleburp, Pa,
Offers his professional service. 10 the pub.
lie. Collestlons and all other professional
business entrusted 70 his care will receive
prompt attention. TJsn s, err
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NJ. LINN,

I NJ. LINN, A. II. DILL,
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ATTORNEYS AT LAW, Lewisburg. Pa.
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The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-03-11

Journalistic. - Harper's Weekly for next
week contains in the supplement the first of a
series of illustrated articles by Mr.. and Mrs.
s. @. Hall, entitled "Memories of Distinguished
Authors" which will include recollections,
anecdotes and correspondence, with portraits,
fac-similes of handwriting, sketches of celebra-
ted places, &c. The writers treat only of emf.
nent authors whom they knew; but then,
during the last forty years, they were on inti-
mate terms with most people worth knowing
Thomas Moore is the subject of the first article,
which is full Of interest.
In two consecutive numbers of Everv So,ur-
day, four chapters of Charles Reade's new
serial novel, entitled "a Terrible Temptation"
have been published-suiicient to show the
character of the story, of which Rhoda Somer-
set, fair Phlistine, is the heroine. 1t ia writ
ten, after the fashion of its author, with great
spirit and boldness, and will probably be
visited with animadversionsifrom those whom
Mr.. Reade calls "prurient prudes." So far,
however, they have no cause to say word.
In Frank Leslie's illustrated Newspaper,
which has pictorial supplement, Ike its
rivals, are given variety OF engravings from
original designs by its own artist, who accom-
panied the San Domingo Commissioners.
These designs, it is said, convey a correct
idea of San Domingo and its people, and the
portraits will also be viewed with interest.
All OF the above, and the various other illus.
trated weeklies, can be had of Johnston &
Selden. ssH .s-ii5s s as1
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-03-11
BY TELEGRAPH.
Washington News,


Washington, March 11.--There is a fair
prospect that an amnesty bill will be
passed on Monday next, with one or two
classes excepted. The leading Republican
members of the House have expressed a
willingness to vote for a bill with limited
exceptions.
The joint high commission has made
very little progress thus far, and the pre-
tended revelations about its proceedings
may be taken with many grains of allow
ance. Beyond the preliminary work of
organization and methodical arrangement,
nothing substantial has been accomplished.
General Schenck entertained the British
high commission at dinner yesterday even
ing. They were afterwards received by
Secretary and Mrs. Fish. Gen. Grant was
present at the reception.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-03-11
MORE LIGHT.

1t was stated by General Malone in his
evidence yesterday before the House COM
mittee on roads, that Mr.. John Lyon had
on behalf of Mr.. Bridgers offered to pur-
chase the city of Petersburg's interest in
the Petersburg and Weldon road The
true bearing of the case is embodied in Mr.
Lyons testimony before the committee to-
day, who stated that he made no offer
until he had been consulted by the chair
man of the finance committee of the Com
mon Council of the city of Petersburg, as
to the propriety of selling that city's in
terest 10 the said Weldon road to Mr..
Robinson, who had offered $45 per share
He then offered to purchase the same at
$50. His whole effort was to keep the
road out of the hands of the Robinson
dynasty
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-03-11

The Governor of Pennsylvania has nomi-
mated to the President Hon, D. ]. Morrell
and Hon. Asa Packer, of Pennsylvania,
as commissioners of the centennial celebra-
tion under the resolution of Congress, and
has also appointed W. j. Harstman and
w. McMichael, of Philadelphia, commits
sioners under the joint resolution of the
Pennsylvania Legislature.
The construction of the California Paci-
fic Branch railroad, from Vallejo, through
Sonora county, by way of Santa Rosa, to
Healdsburg, will be commenced imme-
diately.
Chicago has some redeeming features,
after all. One of them is an organised So
cety to welcome and care for strangers
who go into the city friendless and unpro-
tected.
A Maine father has sued a son-in-law
for lunches, horse feed, and things fur
nished while he was sparkling his girl.
He has brought in counter claim,
charging his father-in-law with meals fur
nished since the wedding, while the old
man was visiting.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-03-11
Fifty BuiIdings burned.

PiHsbug, March 1l.-At an early hour
yesterday morning fire originated in the
Buffalo House, at Petroleum Centre, Penn,
which place is composed almost entirely
of wooden buildings. The fire spread
across the street and on both sides as far
as Aiken's Hall, and north to the bank of
the creek, leaving the American House
standing. Fifty-eight buildings, dwellings
and stores, besides barns, &c., were de-
stroyed, the fire sweeping i've acres clear