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The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-11-26
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a son of the king, and why am happy and
contehtedq 1t is because know Jesus.
/ believe in him, and love him. And it is
the Word that tells me that All things
are mine, whether life or death, or things
present or things to come : all are mine,
because am Christ's."
Then, looking the young Israelite in the
face, the old Christian said
"Believest thou the prophets9 know
that thou dost; because see by thy fea-
lures that thou decendest from those who
believed in the prophets. Then, my son,
if you believe in the prophets, you must
believe in him about whom the prophets
have spoken"
The young man listened in silence
Strange thoughts crossed his mind. At
length he timidly asked this question::
"Where may l learn more of these
things, because / see that you believe, and
that you have peaceP Oh that might
have it also for as yet do not possess it."
Here" said the old man, handing him
volume of the Holy Scriptures, Gin this
book you must read attentively at home ;
and while you battle with the enemies of
your soul, shall, as Moses on the mount,
pray for you without ceasing, and shall
also ask somebody, to intercede for you,
somebody whom you don't know yet, but
who knows you, and who is greater than
Moses, who is above ALL"
The young Jew took the book, and pres
sing with gratitude the old mans hand,
took off his cap and saluted him with re-
speot.
"Oh that the Lord Jesus" said the old
man, lifting his eyes toward heaven, and
taking to his work again, "may also graft
this one in his own olive-tree."
The story does not end here, and it is
not fiction. The old shoemaker's prayer
was heard. The young Jew was converted
to Christianity, and has since distinguished
himself by bis zeal and success as a mis-
sionary among his own people.
There are many lessons in this story, anC
here is one addressed to every reader. Th'
cobbler's joy is one everybody must fine
for himself. 1t is the sweetest thing ther
is under the sun, to partake in Gods worl
in the salvation of souls, and to enter int
the joy Of the Lord. A king cannot COM
mand this joy and a beggar may find it,
Riches cannot purchase it. This joy will
follow us to heaven, and will be increased
there by those whom we have been the
means of leading to bliss.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-11-26

VIII entite member to a certificate of ONE
THOUSAND DOLLARS, to be paid at his death
to his legal heirs or assigns, whenever such death
may occur.
Al member or his heirs, may name successor; ;
but II notice of the death Of member TO the Sec
retary is not accompanied with the name OF sue,
cessor then the Society will put In successor and
fll the vacancy, according to the Constitution OF
the Society.
Should the member die before his four pay
ments of me dollars are made the remaining un-
paid part will be deducted from the one thousand
Dollars due his heirs his successor viii then pay
only tico dollars annually during his lifetime, and
the mortality assessments.
No. Male and Female from fifteen to sixty-iiye
years Of age, OF good moral habits, in good health
hale and sound OF mind, irrespective of creed, or
race may become members, For further inioma-
tion. address L. w. CRAUMER,
(Sec'y U. b. Mutual Aid Society,"
LEBANON, PA
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A PiOus Arkansian.

A pious gentleman in Arkansas, who
writes TO friend for some good books for
his Sunday School, takes occasion in the
same letter to expatiate upon the beauties
of double-barrel pistol;
Dover, Oct. 8, 1872.
MY DEAR Boy: The double-barrel that
you sent came safely to hand, and was
only shot at once while carrying it home.
Bill Slvers popped at me from behind the
fence as / was passing his house. But l
had loaded the two-shooters as soon as l
got it, and he didn't jump from behind
that fence but once.
am glad that one of the barrels is a
rifle, as needed it for long range prac-
tice. The other / can load with buckshot
and can riddle man nicely at close quar-
ters. mean to try both barrels on those
Jetts when meet them. You see, old
man Jett stole mule from us in the war,
and pap laid for him and killed him.
Then Niger Tom Jett, as we call him
the black-faced one--he laid for pap and
plugged him. Then picked up fuss
with Tom, and cut him into giblets, and
since that time his brother Sam has been
laying for me. l know it is his turn but
think my double-barel viii prove too
much for him.
If you want to see fun, come down for
a while and bring rifle. 1t don't make
any difference which side you belong TO-,
and it isn't even necessary to join the mil
itia. 1t is easy TO get up a g"udge against
somebody, and all you have to do is to lay
for your man and knock him over. Be-
hind my pig-pen is one of the best hiding
places know Of, and it is SO handy. A
good many people come within range in
the course of week, and man can pass
his time right pleasantly.
wish you would send me catalogue
Of Sunday school books with the prices, il
there are any in st. Louis. If we can get
them on time we will take big lot OF
books. am the Superintendent Of the
Sunday school now, and am running il
under full head of steam. Old man By
ers, who was turned out, is right mad
about it, and swears that he will chaw me
up; but he will chaw lead il he don't keep
clear of me. -..s
My wife wants to know If you can't send
her set of teeth without getting mea-
sured for them. Her $25 set was busted
all to flinders by a pistol shot that went
through her mouth, but it didn't butt hel
tongue. Write soon to
" Your friend and pard, JOHN CASE.
p S.-That sneakiDg, ornory cuss, San
Jett, crep up last night and fred at me
through the window, but he didn't happer
to kill anybody except Niger girl. z
mean to 90 for him, though, to-day, ant
win be glad Of the chance to try the double
barrel. H
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-11-26
Taking 1t COOlly.

The story of Harrison Otis and the It'd
ing-man is thus related:
Otis was travelling in the State of Con-
necticut. 1t was before railroad-cars, had
begun to break mems bones on Sundays.
He had an important cause to argue in
Boston on Monday, and having been de-
tained in New York until Saturday, he
left that city in his gig, rode on till late
Saturday night, when he put up at New
England village inn, and resumed his jour
ney Sunday morning. He had rode but
few steps from the tavern before grave
parsonage, known as a tiding-man,"
stepped up, took his horse by the head,
and coolly informed Mr.. Otis that he was
arrested for travelling on the Sabbath, and
must proceed with him to the Jail, Mr..
Otis replied:
"Sir, respect the day and the law; but
I shall be obliged to break your head as
well as the Sabbath, if you do not let me
quietly go on my way"
But the officer was not to be bluffed off
in this manner He said he knew his duty
and should do it, Mr.. Otis then drew out
from his portmanteau volume which the
official recognized as the the statutes of the
State, and remarked very blandly.
"well, my friend, it won't do any hurt
to look at the law a little"
"Oh no." said the tiding-man "you
will find it all there"
Mr.. Otis read aloud, eff any person shall
be guilty of Sabbath breaking as aforesaid,
it shall be lawful for the tiding-man TO
arrest and stop him." and then he added,
"the law is against me, l mustSubmit."
swell, then," rejoined the tiding-man
"you must make up your mind to quarter
in the lookup till tomorrow so if you
please, we will ride back together"
"Oh no - retorted Otis, "that will new
er do. l don't intend that you shall ride
back, or anywhere else with me, to-day.
The Statue reads, mind you, that you shall
arrest and stop that's all You can stoI
me as long as you please but that is the
extent of your power. The law says moth
lug at all about you carrying me off to the
lookup, nor of you riding in my gig on
the Sabbath either"
1t was very stormy day. The poo
tiding-man was already completely drench
ed; and the prospect of standing by th'
gig all day and night in muddy road wa
by no means either pleasant or compatabl
with the dignity of his Office.
Mr.. Otis again repeated with entire com
posure, "I still wish you to consider, sir
that am your prisoner-for SO reads tn
law: nothing more. You can go back
you please, but / intend TO stop where
am"
So saying, the old lawyer drew his cloal
around him, and made preparations for ;
quiet snooze till Monday morning, if tn
tiding-man maintained his watch unit
! that far-distant day. The poor fellow
looked as blue as indigo and really fel
quite as uncomfortable as a young goslin!
in shower. He gazed moment or tw
on the composed expression of the shel
tered and complacent lawyer, and withou
saying word for his feelings were to-
big for utterance-he relinquished his prey
and went home to mediate on the myste
ries of the palmer precepts of the gospel.
Mr. Otis fingered just long enough t
permit the officer to get fairly around tn
corner, and then proceeded on his journey
I
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-11-26

A day or two since, while the train on
the Louisville and Nashville Road, was
running at its usual rate of speed, few
miles north of Rich Pond, negro girl at
tempted to cross the track, and was caught
upon the cow-catcher. The velocity of the
engine was so great that, instead of being
thrown from the track, she was thrown
back against the pilot where she found
lodgment until some of the hands about the
train, seeing the accident, ran forward to
the engine, and walked out upon ethe rail
ing to her relief, expecting to find her at
least very badly hurt. Their surprise was
great, on reaching the pilot, to find the
girl lying quietly and enti.ely uninjured
upon the pilot, and apparently enjoying
the ride. The engine sped on, and she was
carried thus TO the next station, distance
of four miles, and on arriving there she
jumped from her riding place and ex-
claimed: :" Dis is just de place wanted to
come ia, - and went on her way rejoicing.
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Agents TAINTED !

d. S. EARLY,
6 81 SIN pdl Harrisburg, Pa
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-11-26
ENIGMA DEpARrMENT.

as- All contributions to this department mus
be accompanied by the correct answer.
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The U. B. Mutual
Aid Society of Pennsylvania,

Present the following plan for consideration to
uch persons who wish to become members
The payment of SIX DOLLARS on application,
FIVE DOLLARS annually for FOUR YEARS, and
thereafter TWO DOLLARS annually during life,
with pro rata mortality assessment at the death
Of each member, which for the FIRST CLASS is as
follows:
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-11-26

A pious gentleman in Arkansas, who
writes TO friend for some good books for
his Sunday School, takes occasion in the
same letter to expatiate upon the beauties
of double barrel pistol;
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-11-26
dhA nOn TO BE CREDITED TO
S4.NNWl MUTUAL POLICY HOLDERS.

nA Nnn TO BE CREDITED TO
D4.OOO MUTUAL POLICY HOLDERS.
The PENNSYLVANIA Central Insurance Company
having had but little loss during the past year. the
not exceed 80 per cent. ON the usual one year cash
rates. which would be equal to a dividend OF 4O
per cent, as calculated In Stock Companies, or u
usual assessment; and as the Company has over
5000 600 in premium notes, the whole amount cred
amount to siO60. Had the same policy;holders in
sured in Stock Company, at the usual rate, they
would have paid $4,000 more than II has cost Iheln
agents are running about crying Fraud Fraud
and declare that a mutual company must fail,-
But they don't say how many stock companies are
falling every year, or how many worthless stock
companies are represented in Perry County
It is well-known fact that a MuSual Company
cannot break. -
&c 25tf Sec'y of Penna Central Insurance Co.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-01-05
RIVER NEWS.
PORT LIST.
ARRIVED AND DEPARTED.
CoSDlTIos or THE RIVERS.

The rise out Of the Ohio continues COM
irg down booming, and the river at this
point has risen over 10 inches during the
past twenty-four hours. Yesterday morn
ing the river had risen altogether 81 feet
since II began rising thi. last time, and by
next Sunday will have risen probably IL
feet total.
At Pittsburg the Monongahela is re-
ported falling, but as there has been hard
rains in that section, it will nc. doubt be
rising by the next report
At Cincinnati there is 10! feet and ris-
ing steadily. At Louisville the rise has
ceased, but it will be of but short stoppage
as the water from above will cause it to
swell again. The river at Evansville
continues to rise rapidly, and during the
past six hours it had risen 40 inches.
The rise in the Cumberland goes bravely
on, with over 0 feet on Harpeth Shoals.
The fall in the Mississippi has probably
got to be steady thing as it declines at
the rate of six inches per day, and at that
rate for a short number of days the chan
mel will again become troublesome. There
is fair depth in the channel and we
would like 70 have It remain as such
From here to Memphis and below there
is plenty of water.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-01-05
PERSONAL NOTES.

Rev. Mr. Thayer, with his family, ar
rived in the city yesterday, and will at
once enter upon bis duties as pastor of the
Presbyterian church.
We regret to learn of the serious illness
of Mr.. Miles Parker, who has been con-
fined to his bed for several days. 1t has
been necessary for watchers to be with
him night and day.
Sol. Silver has been re-apponted pas
senger agent at this port for the Memphis
and st. Louis packet company, for the year
1872. Sol. has made good agent, and as
We are told, is we'll liked by the officers of
the company
S. G.. Robinson, kaukskoe; Geo. An
dcrson, Salon; Jas. Morris, Cape Girar-
dcau; II. Loudon Memphis; r. NJ. Gun
non, Shotwell Mines 7. +. Garrett, A. Z
Rozier, II. W. Brolarki, n. 5. Green, +
Solomon, ID. II. Morey, st. Louis; "A. {
Sherwood, Allenvile G.. A. Primnistcr
Cape Girardeau; Il. Mcdonald, Chebause
o. j. Stockton, Philadelphia c. II. Stock
ton, a. S. j. Day, Decatur; DR.. Strickland
Robinson and wife, Chicago Mrs. " 5
Wilcox, IL. l.. Birgo and wife, Mnneap
oils w. A. Jansen, New-Iork, were a
the St. Charles yesterday.
The following were the arrivals at tn
Delmonico hotel, VIM. Winter, proprietor
for the twenty-four hours ending at
o'clock p. m, Jan. 3, 1872: r. Levy, 81
Louis, Mo-; James a. Speers, Ashley, Ill.
W. b. Pennington, Evansville, Ind r. {
Taylor Mound City; James Ridgen, Ky.
James Stevnson, Pulaski; Nose Gray
River l.. II. Payne, Akron, Ohio; Il
Cromdle Shawneetown, Ills. p. b. Bat
man, Eldorado, His; j. IIinson, Pittsbure
Pa. j. A. Kaokon, City =; John Blair
Str. Richmond NJ. i. Grey, st. Lou
Mo. Capt. Nixon, Str. Sampson job
w. Trover, Villa Ridge, H. J. b. Brill
Greenfield Landing.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-01-05

There was little business in the police
court yesterday. The police complain
that they are not now making even pocket
change.
Henry Wright was brought up on
charge of drunkenness. He was fined two
dollars, but not being possessed Of that
amount wherewith to square accounts
with the court, was sent to the calaboose
for seven days.
"A man by the name of George Hill,
was arrested yesterday on a charge of steal
ing coat valued at fifteen dollars from a
| store on Commercial avenue. He was
taken before Bross for trial, but owing TO
the absence Of important witnesses, the
case was continued until Monday, the sth
inst. In the meantime, Hill was sent &c
the county Jail in default of bail in the
sum of five hundred dollars.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-01-05
SECOND QUARTERLY MEETING.

The Rev. w. j. Grant, presiding elder
of Cairo district, finds it necessary to
hold the second quarterly meeting Of this
charge next Saturday and Sunday, Janu-
AIRY 9th and 18th, 1872. The services will
begin on Saturday evening at I! o'clock,
in tho Methodist church. The Rev
Strange Brooks, of Metropolis, vii, be
present and preach Saturday evening,
Sunday morning at lol o'clock, and Sun
day evening at o'clock
The sacrament of the Lords supper will
be administered at the close Of the Sabbath
morning service.
Everybody is invited to attend this Sc,
ries of meetings.
FRED. l.. THOMSON, Pastor.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-01-05
BUSINESS IS BUSINESS.

II. LEVY & co.'s PRICE LIsT-THE HIGHEST
MARKET PRICES.
The firm of II. Levy &c Co, % Ohio
levee, dealers in furs, of all descriptions,
hides, tallow, feathers, wool, etc, are build,
ing up trade and earning for themsel-
yes business reputation second 10 no
house in the city. In their dealings with
their customers, they are honorable and
upright, representing only facts. For
articles in their line they pay the highest
cash prices. Below will be found list of
the articles in which they deal, together
with the ruling prices in this market;
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-01-05

cloth, also the property Of tho gentleman
for whom he was working, went out for n
strolo through the city. Tired of walk
ing, he returned to the house, and hunt
ing the best bed in the house jumped into
it, boots, clothes and all. About this time
the proprietor of the house came home,
and learning the situation of affairs, put
what in common pa.lance is call, l n
"horses head, on the paper hanger, ana
then threw him out of the house.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-01-05
MISCELLAS ROUs.


The City Of Alton departed for st. Louis
where she will go on the ways for
repairs.
The new stage built for Phillips wharf
boat was hauled down and will be placed
in position to-day.
The present rise in the Ohio has been
such that the Evansville and Cairo pack
cts have resumed their places in the trade.
Cap. Nat Green of the Richmond was
in town yesterday.
The Atlantic took barges in tow and
cleared for st. Louis yesterday.
How about the rGeat Republic and
Duke Alexis?
The steamer II. p. Walt has been bought
by the Elliott Brothers for the sum of
$4,000. They will enter her in the
Memphis and White river trade.
The new steamer City of Helena was
due last evening from st. Louis.
The st. Louis Democrat says; 1.-THE
William Cowen, a new and fast tow boat,
brought two barges containing 5000
bushels of coal" That beats all the
coal barges we ever heard of. Just think
Of Il model barge holding $4,000 bushels
of coal. Can YOU believe it, Mac.
The Montauk gave the Cache stern wa
ter from the coal yard to the wharfboat
yesterday.
The Kate Putnam arrived from Now
Orleans and goes direct to Pttsburg.
One Of the handsome clerks on q Ger.
tain wharfboat will soon take unto him a
fair bride--so reports say
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-01-05
FEATHERS! FEATHERS !

II. Levy IL Co., at No. 90 Ohio levee,
have on hand and for sale in quantities to
suit purchasers, one thousand pounds of
good feathers. They will be sold at prices
within the reach of the poorest. Families
supplied at reasonable rates. dec l2-.f
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-01-05
THE BULLETIN.
Published every morning, Monday ex.
ceDted.
BREVITIES.

Attend the lecture tonight
The Ohio river continues to rise.
Local items were scarce yesterday.
business on the levec yesterday was
good,
See notice of Vincents lottery in
another column.
Balls and parties are AL the go among
the young colored people of the city just
now.
For the past week there has been lit
tie or nothing going on in police quarters.
The arrests average about one per day.
"A home has been procured for the IL
tie girl, who, until yesterday, remained in
charge OF the lady managers Of the orphan
asylum.
Prof Denton will lecture at the
Atheneum again tonight. His is one of
The oest lectures of the age. Go and hear
him.
The st. Louis Democrat says: "Mr.
MacEvoy, with his beautiful dioramic
views of Ireland, and small company of
comedians and vocalists, still en,ertains
goodly audiences at the Temple.
Thirty cents week will secure pol
ic y for one thousand dollars in the Life
Association of America. A good invest
ment for young man. For particulars
apply to Carl l.. Thomas, special agent.
jan4tf
Tho attendance at the sociablc, at the
Presbyterian church last night, was large
and all enjoyed themselves highly. Re-
freshments were served, and it is needless
to say they were heartily partaken of by
those present.
Where are you golng2 To the place
number SO, Ohio levce, where they keen
the best fresh oysters, fish and game, anl
the finest wines, liquors and cigars to be
'"Hhd IN the city. Open at all hours dsy
or night. J.E.pAnKs
"A grand masquerade ball is being
"lSed Of among some of our German
".'no'' 1t is proposed to make it the hap
p'esI occasion of the season, and il we
tn'"s about it, the gentlemen
""o arc '"N'hg thu lead in the matter are
just the men to makeN success.
About nine o'clock l0,, ,;.,.
OF copper-colored darkies gor;n,o = o,p.
rel, near the corner Of Thirtess,h ,,n"a,
j. and Washington avenue, ana T., ",
space of several minutes blows were 'no
i changed thick and fast. What they fou,n,
about no one knew. No arrests wer,
made.
Rev Dr. Collyer, of Chicago, will lee
ture before the Young Mems Christia,
association, in this city, on the 18th of tn
present month. This announcement vii
be hailed with delight by the citizens O
u Cairo, as DR.. Collyer is one of the mo.
prominent MS well as eloquent lecturers O
II the present day.
= We have received copy of Commo
dore Rollingpin's River Almanac for 1872
After careful examination of its mare
r we wish to add our tribute to its merits
Apparently, it has been compiled with OK
traordinary care, and at considerable ok
pense' 1t is "a work that cannot fail I,
T. meet with favor in river circles. II /
full Of fun,
Mr. II T. Gerould has procured tn,
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-01-05

PIANO TuSING.-Partics wishing their
pianos tuned will please address c.
Robbins at postofiice, or leave word with
his brother. Price 50, 90 or s., 90 year, in
Guiding at least two innings and ordinary
repairing strings, &c.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-01-05
NOTICE.

For the accommodation of persons
wishing to take out license for 1872, / will
be at the office of |. Valdez, corner Sixth
street and Ohio Levec, every evening
during the week, commencing Monday,
January LIST and ending Saturday, Janu-
AIRY 9th, to receive money for the same
j. b. TAYLOR, City Treasurer.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-01-05
THE LECTURE.

There was good audience at the Athc-
neum last night, TO hear Prof. Denton
However, the audience was not such a
one as the merits of the lecture demanded.
Prof. Denton, is beyond doubt, one OF the
most learned men that ever addressed an
audience in this city,
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-01-05
LICENSES FOR 1872.

Merchants r"""ars saloon keepers,
and all others intarastah ara
hereby notified that city licenses for 1871
will expire O. he Let day of January, 1872
a prompt renewal will be required with
out further notice.
NJ. j. HowLEY, City Clerk.