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The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-12-24
Poland Salt Mines.

The salt mines of Poland, it is stated,
are the most beautiful and on the largest
scale in the world. Visitors walk over four
miles in the long open galleries, and there
arc many that have not been entered for
years. These galleries undermine whole
town, and are places Of popular amuse-
ment where bands play, balls are given,
and refreshments on every scale may be had
at the buffet A splendid chapel is fitted
up in one mine, where mass is celebrated
once year. The ceilings, walls, ETC., are
all cut out of the solid, glittering, greenish
salt. f
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-12-24
CONFIDENCE
BIT Z. Z. HALE.

WITH THE CHRoMoLITH, BY IL. BILLINGs.l
DEAR LITTLE JANET! And you
IL want me to tell her story? Why, she
would say there was no story to tell
say dear little Janet ~ For all that,
she is woman grown now and the last
time saw her there was great bouncing
Donald in her lap. For a. that, and for a.
that, she will always be little JANET to
me.
There never was child who showed 80
fully what the woman was to prove. The
first time ever saw her was one day when
her father had fallen in with me on cross
road in the Piscataquis valley: That is far
away, forty miles above Bangor in Maine.
He was on his hay-cart: was sitting on
log. We nodded to each other and he,
seeing my knapsack and stick, asked if
would not mount with him, which l did /:
and so, before long, we came up to his
cheerful, rambling, great shingIe-palace of
a house, where had already promised to
pass the night with him. We brought up
in front of the barn, from which we had
already heard shouts of Scoop Coop ~
Who should appear at little three-corner
ed window in the gable but little Janet
haxen curls flying wild about her head
" Hurrah p said "AIiss Janet" "Hur-
rah ~ said her father " jump, birdie p
and, before poor cockney well understood
the order, the child flew out of the window
down into his arms and they both rolled
over and over in the hay. l have seen
many a jump into hay-carts, may have
made my share but l never saw such a
fight as that. And even then it was not
the distance which seemed most surprising:
1t was the absolute promptness, SO per-
fectly fearless =
Hers not to make reply,
Hers not to question why"
He said 'junp!' and she jumped, not
because she calculated the height, or had
done 1t before, but because lie told her to,
and she loved and trusted him. That was
little Janet all over
Now, steadlness like that and readiness
like that breed steadiness and readiness
1t seems queer to me that had never seer
Janet before, have seen her SO much ant
80 often since. had not seen her long
before found that ! trusted her as i'm
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-12-24
A Vessel Sunk by a Sword Fish.

The Manchester Guadian says that dis
patch from Levuka, the capital of the Fiji
Islands, announces the total wreck of the
schooner Trent, after having been attacked
by monster sword fish. 1t appears the
Trent left Levuka ON the 28th of Decem-
Der last, on a "lapour" cruise, and called
at Rewa, which she cleared on the 30th.-
On the 9th of February something struck
the vessel and Immediately afterwards
water rushed into the cabin from large
hole in the quarter. On looking over the
side it was found that an immense sword
fish had attacked the vessel, and was hang
ing by its sword to the ships side The
fish was caught and on it being hauled on
board it was found to measure twelve feet
in length, and four and half feet round
the body. Its sword, which was over two
feet long, had been driven through the
planking up to the fish's head with such
force as to slit the fish's lower jaw. On
the 21st of March, after experiencing
very severe hurricane of four DAYS.
Boham's island was sighted and on June
9th, the Trent commenced to take in water
freely through the place where she had been
struck by the sword fish. The vessel went
ashore on reef, and afterwards foundered
all efforts to stop the leak being futile
The crew escaped to the shore.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-12-24

tB-A set Off to some of the won
derful rulings of the post Office department
a contributor suggests that the post office
officials adopt the following;
A subscriber residing in county in
which paper is printed, can take paper,
provided he pays in advance, and urges his
peighbors to subscribe. If he does not
live in the county in which he resides, and
the paper is not printed in the same county
in which it has its press-work done, then
the county must pay double postage on the
man--we mean a two cent county must be
affixed to every postage stamp-that is to
say, every two ounces of a man--we mean
the paper county-the maxwell, we must
leave this ruling to the discretion of the
postmaster.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-12-24

WITH THE oHRoMoLITH, BY H. BILLINGs.l
.EAR LITTLE JANET! And you
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1872-09-24
Personal TIEWS OF HOR1CEGREELEl
"A PLAIN IND FORCIBLE STdTEM EMF.

II PLAIN IND FORCIBLE STdTEME EMF.
Editorial from the New York Tribune August 49, 1871
The personal views of Mr.. Greeley are ex-
actly these. He favors the one term princi-
pie, and believes that another Republican can
didate can be selected who win encounter less
opposition and win more support than General
Grant and he therefore advocates such selee-
ton. But should his views be overluled and
General Grant nominated, he holds has election
iafaitety preferable to that Of any candidate
ach0m the Democrats may nominate !: for a
Democratic triumph involves the return to
power of the great mass of those who for years
plotted the disruption of our Union, and at
length forced the Southern States into seces-
sion and rebellion *wx A Democratic tri-
umph involves the ascendancy of those who
hate the nations creditors because their money
powerfully contributed to the overthrow of
the rebellion, and will find way to cheat
them, if possible. A Democratic triumph in
wolves the subversion of protection to home
industry, with repetition of the widespread
disasters and distresses which have repeatedly
and naturally followed such overthrow. The
"personal yiewsof MIR. Greeley" lead him to
deprecate a Democratic national triumph as
one of the gravest national calamities.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1872-09-24
HUMOROUS.

shell persuasion, announced that on the fol
lowing Sabbath he should "preach agin Sun
day schools.' When the day arrived, he
took for his text: 'Woe unto you, Scribes
and Pharisees." "My breethering," said he,
''thar amt marry text in this yer Bible that
warent guy to us for rule, and guide, and
consolation--ah. Now, my breethering,
when we want q boss to stop when he is get
tim too reachsn', we sing out ter that yer boss,
woe-ah. So the Bible, seein' ther Scribes and
Pharisees strikin' out too reachin' gait
like these ger Sunday school tettars-says 70
them, woe-al."
This finished the Sunday school for that
year.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1872-09-24

- Two Irishmen, ON sultry night, inn
mediately after their arrival in India, took
refuge under the bed-cothes from a skirmisll-
ing party of mosquitoes. AT last one of them,
gaspng from heat ventured to peep beyond
the buiwarks, and by chance espied FREELY,
which had strayed into the room. Accusing
his companion with a punch, he said: Fer
gus, Fergus, it's no use. Ye might as well
come out. Here's one of the crayters search
ing for us wild a lantern"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1872-09-24

cB- A good natsued traveller fell asleep in
train and was carried a few miles beyond his
destination. pretty good joke this isn't
to" said he to a fellow-passenger. eyes,
but,a little toe. far-fetched,'' was the rejoin-
der. 20 81 y *A
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1872-09-24

Ia In an advertisement by railroad COM
pany of unclaimed goods a letter dropped
from the word lawful, and so the advertise
ment appropriately reads: "People to whom
these packages are directed are notified to
come forward and pay the awful charges on
the same.n
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1872-09-24

GB Potatoes - cried a darkey pedtller in
Richmond. "Hush dat racket-you distracts
de whole neighborhood, came from colored
woman in doorway. ''You kin hear me-
kin your" 'Hear You kin hear you a
mile" 'Tank God for dat-I'se hollowin' to
be heard. 'Tatoes!''
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1872-09-24
The Pittsburg Commercial, pertincntly re-


marks:
This is about the time according to Mcclure,
that the "tide" which was to carry Horace
Greeley into the White House would begin to
be seen in all its grandeur. 'lf it don't, y
said Mcclure, 81 win give up the fight as
hopeless" We shall, therefore, expect to
hearvery soon that the Colonel has thrown up
his hand, for even he win not pretend that the
tide is not against Greeley or that he has the
remotest chance of being elected. Pennsyl-
wanna is certain to go against him, for as the
October election goes SO will the State go in
Novemper-and that Buckalew will not be
beaten no man of sagacity will now pretend,
if he speaks his honest belief.
And that, too, in spite of the aid and COM
fort he is daily receiving from the incompre-
hensible Philadelphia Press. But the Press is
not Pennsylvania, and there are other men
than Folney in the Keystone State.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1872-09-24

rs In speaking of a certain merchant the
other day, crazy woman Tor supposed to be-
said: "Do you see that man? Well, you
can blow his soul through humming birds
quill into mosquitoes eye--and the mosquito
wouldn't wink -
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1872-09-24
POETRY. 84
PERsEVERE AND PROSPER.
AN ARABIAN TALE, BY JOHN G. SAKE.

AN ARABIAN TALE, BY JOHN @. SAKE
"To the manly will there's way"
Said simple Arab youth;
"And Pm going to try this very day,
If my teacher tells the truth
He's always saying, the good old man,
Now please remember my dear,
You're sure to win, whatever you plan,
If you steadily perseverei f4e 4ss So yt
Ilnean to try it, upon my life! ff
If go through fire and water; = ~ ~ tsAs
And, since wish to marry wife,
I'll have a Califs daughterl"
SO off to the Vzier straight he goes,
Who only laughed at the lad
And said him Nays you may suppose,
For he thought the fellow was mad.
And still for many and many day
He came to plead his case,
But the Vizier only answered Nay"
And laughed him in the face.
At last, the Calf came across
The youth in the Vizier's hall,
And, asking what his errand was,
d The vizer told him all sss
"Now by my headir the Calf said,
otis only the wise and great
A Califs daughter may ask to we'd,
For rank with rank must mate;
Unless Iuayfap, some valiant deed
May serve for an equal claim
tFor merit, own, should have its NEED
And princes yield to fame)
In the Tigris once gem was lost,
Twas ages and ages since,
A ruby of wondrous size and cost,
And fit for the noblest PRINCE
That gem my lad, must surely be
Somewhere beneath the water
Go find IT, hoy and bring II to me-
Then come and marry my daughter."
"And SO will !" the lad replied
And Oft to the river he ran
And he dips away at the foamy tide
As fast ever he
With little cup he dips away;
Now what's the fellow about?
He's going to find the gem some day,
BY draining the Tigris out
And still he dips by day and night,
Till the fishes begin to cry,
This fellow is such a willful wight,
He'll dip the river dry"
And so they sent their monarch to say,
"a wise and reverend fish,,
"Now why are you dipping our water away?
And what do you please to wish?"
" want the ruby, SIR he cried;
"Wcll-please to let us alone,
And stop your dipping the iislt-<ing cried,
And the gem shall be your own"
And he fetched the ruby of wondrous size,
From out of the foamy WATER
And so the the lad obtained his prize,
And wed the Calf7s daughterl
L'ENvOI.
This pleasant story meant to teach
That pluck is more than skill;
And few the ends beyond the reach
OF strong, untring will
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1872-09-24

The New York Evening Post says: ssThere
is no longer scarcely a doubt of the reelection
of General Grant. The people are quiet, but
they have mostly made up their minds. They
contrast this Administration with that which
we should be most likely to have under the
lead of Grants opponents.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1872-09-24

eY' At recent examination Of one of tho
schools in Washington, the question was put
to a class of boys: "Why is the Connecticut
River so called?" when bright little fellow
held up his hand. "Do you know, James?"
eyes ma'am; because it connects Vermont
and New-IIampshire, and cuts through Mas
sachusetts !" was the triumphant reply.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1872-09-24

GB' "What makes your horse SO Slow"
asked tourist one day in the Glen of the
Downs, Ireland, of his Celtic Jehu. sit is
out of respect to the bayutiful sanery, yer
honor He wants ye to see it all. An thin,
company, an wants to kape the likes of ye in
beloved ould Ireland as long as he cam
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1872-09-24

eH A comical instance of a man playing
upon his own name, sprang out of absent
mindedness. Sir Thomas Strange, calling at a
friends house, was desired to leave his name.
"Why," said he, ''to tell the truth, l have
forgotten it?" "Thats strange, sir" ex-
claimed the servant. So it is, man; you We
hit it, replied the judge, as he walked away,
leaving the servant as ignorant rs before.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1872-09-24

"a A young man of a fast turn, looking
like anything but doctor, complains that all
his tradesmen are determined to give him the
title Of Dr., but they put the Dir. after his name
instead Of lefore it.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1872-09-24
Manufacturing Machines.

These are too well known to need comment, but 1t is
not so well known that they have been recently I'M
proved to do rery many special kinds of work
We ask special attention to the new MEDIUM" ma
chine.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1872-09-24
THE NEW FAMILY
Singer Seeming Mac6ine

which has favor in the households of the nation is
furnished Plain In Folding Covers and Cases, In al
every variety of wood and fnsh the Machines be-
ing less ornamented to correspond with the
Cases. though the Machines themselves all fc0rk alike Some
show in polished surface the grain and tint of the wood
others deliberately finished. The Folding Case pro-
tects the Machine when not in use, and when opened
forms spacious table for the work to rest upon. An
Illustrated Circular showing all the different styles will
be furnished application
Which is the best sewing machine, is point which
different companies differ EACH of course thinks its
the best One may have advantages for one kind of
work. and another for another But If the point to
be decided by Popularity the Singer machine would out
strip all others The returns of the last year show that
its sales have been perfectly to
not less than 10000 machines 1t has immense cir
cuation as newspapers would say IN Europe as wen a.
the in the Royal robes of princes and ministers of
State which have been for long time in sadly tattered
condtion.-New York Etdngeiist.
is noticeable that while the Singer is Of the old
its sales lead the list of all the others for the past
year. in the aggregate returns also in the recent
port of the Special Relief Committee of Chicago where
every applicant designated the kind of machine desired
and where of 294 which the Committee had provided
2427 Singer machines Nec York National Standard
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1872-09-24
Spectacle Department.

In this department will be found full supply of Laza-
rus Morris Perfected Spectaces, in Gold, Silver and
Steel Frames These Spectacles acknowledged by all
who have used them be for ceaness and
the eye We have sold great numbers of them,
and the demand increases.
We have also j. Moses patent Electroavanic Specta-
cles-something new-designed to relieve pains in the
head and prevent congestion.
Also Schauf hausen's celebrated German Spectaces--
good and low-priced.
Eye Glasses of various styles
We have by far the largest stock in Hunterdon county,
and hardly fail to suit you.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1872-09-24
Musical Department.

Musical Department..
CABINET ORGANS.
In this department offer for sale the Instruments Of
rstcass Makers embracing Cabinet Organs of the Smith
American Organ Co., Needham, Mason Hamlin, Prince
and Others and in instances at considerable reduc
ton from price list
Call and see the Instruments exhibition
PIANOS
agent for several of the leading piano makers and
will sell and deliver Instruments upon favorable TERMS
Organs and Pianos sold on monthly instalments.
Special Inducements to Churches Societies and Music
Teachers.
GUITARS, BANJOS, &C.
keep also for sale Guitars Banos, Accordeons, Music
Boxes etc. and will furnish to order carefully selected
by competent person, any other instruments that may
be desired.
SHEET MUSIC MUSIC BOOKS, DC.
receiving from the celebrated house of O. Ditson
Co. all the latest sheet music fast issued Also
all the most popular music hooks including instruction
books for voice and instrument.
On hand, several hundred pieces of sheet music in
srumenta and vocal Please call and look them.
Discount to teachers
Violin, Guitar and Banjo Strings and other musical
merchandise constantly on hand.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1872-09-24
OFFICE AT THE

Cor. Of Union and coryell Streets,
LAMBERTVILLE, N. J.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1872-09-24
PARTICULAR ATTENTION GIv::N To
Printing in sala,', ssla and ar'a's'.

Orders by mail promptly done and forwarded by ex,
press mail.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1872-09-24
Miscellaneous.

In addition to the articles named above keep va
rety of fancy articles and knckknack unnecessary
mention, which may be seen in my showcases,
Engraving done on Silverware, Rings &c,
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1872-09-24
MODERATE RATES.

POSTERS,
HANDBILLS
DODGERS
PROGRAMMES
CIRCULARS
CHECKS
BILL HEADS
LETTER HEADS
RECEIPTS
MONTHLY STA TEMENTS,
BLANK WORK,
ENVELOPES
Labels
BUSINESS CARDS,
VISITING CARDS,
WEDDING CARDS
MERCHANDISE Ia GS,
SHIPPING TAGS
dc, &c. &c,
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1872-09-24

TALCOTT'S STORE,
6 North Union Street,
LAMBERTvMLE, NJ.
watch and Jewelry Department.
sell the best American and Foreign Watches In Gold
and Silver at prices much lower than are usually
asked for them in other establishments Also CLOCKS
of all styles
splendid stock of all the newest patterns of Jewery
hand We warrant our goods to be as or
money refunded.
silver Ware Department.
We keep In stock and furnish ORDER at the lowest
city rates, solid and plated Silver Ware of all kinds
Pitchers, Plates, Cups Cake Baskets Butter Dishes
Bowls, Napkin Rings, Knives Forks, &c, &c.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-05-23

1--,,.,,,. =, - =,
EDITOR DAUT RrC RD--You win please an.
nounc- thct JAMES ". SHAW will he n condi
cate Ior denomination for the Office of Register nd
zion '' A-''0
MI Shaw was private in tle Army of the Tn.
ION aud lost s llght arm in our own Stnte nt In,
Dttie oil &c tysbur@ lie is Competent PROMPT and
o"'t.ing' and has given entire salts acton 10 the
business pubic as an officer. Therefore hlying been
disabled in The service of our counrv, brt heinl,
We qrai led tor he position. nd having the conf
denc3 OF the business public ana community at
hrge az an officer hl' re nomination will be urrcd
at cur Primary Election on the day Of
net NryANcS (,oryrv
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-05-23
REGISTER AND RECORDER.

FrIT0E PrC1sp.-plg case announce tho mama .t
J.pt,, JOHN ? BARR Hs clndldfc for Uosister
aHH "e'3 3rler' subject 20 the ages Of tae kepub-
mean ~ It the pain ary election.
tHpmn Barr eut rCd the army Of The Union a. n
Nrlytte ia the III Ia Cav and fought his yvov nm to
MAJOR, and was wounded twice. Ue is GENTLE.
many and ooigins ana in every respect q,ialified
i0r the oLics. Many Republicans
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-05-23

EDfToE DAILY RECORD :-snnoupco tho mama %.
toi'hc' a. =. DUNCAN, as 4 cardidute for Stata
Sehno or, su'leo - the kepun,ican primary eiec.
tons and tao i.s.ri,t conference.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-05-23
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
ASSEMBLY,.

Ah ENRON: Please annonuc, the mama
tt X, y. MCCREAEY as q candidat. tor
Assembly, subject TO the usaees of the Re-
publican primary election. MANY worms.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-05-23

En' Hsc'Ln-' .rlr' announce the name of ]
~ bilNh4." .'.r, a- a candidate for Con.
s'''S 'n lhr WEI 'rci subject to the We.
c.ui'rtACs. Wv u's"4|'
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-05-23
s. Hf. IeaffnrriLl 3. Cn nr

~ Nj FelteEGlII "a GO, So
Park Row, New Yock, and Geo. P Rowell q Co
Advertising Agents, are the sole agents for ne Pc,
roleum Centre DAILY RECORD in that city Ad.
yertsers in that city are requested to leave their
ia yors with either OF tnc above houses
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-05-23
LIVE AND LET LIYEI

II ' II AA'IV LIT NV u.
Just received at Mease d Armstrong;
Flour and Feed Store, 1900 bushels extra
WHlTE OATS, which will be sold at low.
est cash prices o20-tf.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-03-22

A terrible scene has taken place
at a monastery in Palermo, Italy. A
young nun had been attached to her
father confessor. Thitller she was
secretly conveyed and gave birth to
Q child. The child was disposed OF
and the mother cruellytnatetl. Sew
eral monks determined on destroy
ing her during the temporary abb
scclce of her paramount. They put
a cord around her neck and drag
ged her along the floor till she was
stranglcd. Her screams attracted
the attention of some Greek sailors,
who affected all entrance into the
monastery, when three of tile holy
fathers paid the penalty Of their
crime. One received a death wound
by q sword, another was shot
through the lungs, and a third re-
ccived several wounds in the head,
from which he has since died.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-03-22

DARwINisM. Monkeys are scarc' iu
Michigan. A sadller in Detroit kept
one fora pet who usually sat on the
counter.
A cormtryman came in one day, the
proprietor being in the back room.
The countryman seriHga saddle that
suited him, asked the price.
Monkey said nothing.
Customer said:
Ill give you twenty dollars for Il. ="
laying down the money. which the
monkey showed into the drawer.
The man then took the saddle. but
monkey mounted him, tore his hair.
scratched his flee, and the frightened
cOnntryman screamed for his life.
Proprietor rushed in and wanted To
know what 5 the fuss.
Fuss" said the customer, "Fuss.,"
II bought a saddle from your son sitting
there, and when went TO take il. hc
wouldn't let me have it.''
The sad,ller appologized forthc mon
key, but assured him that there was no
relation.