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. "
Tha A,Iory OF the Meeting Betwecn
: Sse, 1eraIs Lee and Mcclellan.
A cor respondent of the Richmond
Dispatch, writing from Athens, Ca, re-
lates the following gin .a-..5t.,i5 'its6
: AZ have heard from highly respect
ed Confederate officer curious story Of
Sharpsburg which | have never seen
nublished, and give it for what it is
worth. only promising that this gentle
man saws that he received it partly from
one of McClellan's staff officers and
partly from General Howell Cobb him
self. The story runs. thus: After Nc
Clellan had utterly failed to drive Lee
from his position at Sharpsburg, and was
waiting in line of battle the next day
for the reinforcements which he was
urging forward, he was visited by two OF
his most prominent generals, who
sought a private interview with him
and proposed that he should at once
seek a conference with General Lee, and
see if the soldiers could not agree upon
terms Of peace and put a stop to. the
war. They said that the progress OF the
war had convinced them Of the hope.
lessness Of conquerihg the South, and
that the close of the drawn battle of the
day before was a favorable time to pro-
pose negotiations looking to peace.
Mcclellan expressed himself as con
curing fully in their view, but said that
he was so unpopular with Lincoln and
his advisers that they would be certain
to disapprove of anything which he
might originate. About the same hour,
the story goes, Generals Howell and I.
s. Cobb called on General Lee and urged
him to seek an interview with Mcclellan
and see IL he could not enter upon nego-
tiations by which the soldiers on both
sides should end the war mutually salts
factory. General Lee seemed very ia:
vorabie to the scheme, but did not feel
authorized to inaugurate it without the
authority of President Davis, whom he
felt confident would disapprove Of IT,
This was the origin Of the report that
there toas meeting between Generals
Lee and Mcclellan after the battle of
Sharpsburg. L tell it as twas told to
mel and should be glad TO hear some-
thing more as to the authenticity OF this
strange story & lE an. w 7
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Of Mrs. Mansfield, the occasion and
cause of Fisk's murder by Stokes, Bal
.timore paper says "The beautiful wo-
man, ex-mistress Of the prince Of Erie,
seems by the record to be Cleopatra
like enchantress, a woman heartless yet
sensuous, fond of herself of money, Of
gold and diamonds; butterfly, who was
always gorgeously arrayed. She is de-
scribed By those who knew her here as a
handsome brunette, with black eyes and
raven hair, rather short, with splendid
form and graceful carriage, and is said
to have been modest in appearance, to
have lived very quietly, generally oceu-
pying a seat in the orchestra at the
theater when her husband (Lawler) was
on the stage" ...
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PAINTS, OILS, BRUSHES, ETC.
COLE & O.-Removed te 3S2 Second street.
Window glass, white lead, and all kinds
of paiutersi material.
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SEE DaM,EN

FURNITURk, CARPETS, ETC.
II, T.. SINNOTT, .S2 Second street All
kinds Of second-h and furniture bought.
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REMOVAL.
REMOVAL.

UNHE OFPICE OF THE WESTERN METH
odist has been moved from p Jefferson
street TO 2lsk Main street, up stairs, in the
rooms formerly occupied BY G.. W. L. Crook.
Correspondents and others will take notice,
and direct their letterl accordingly. We
issue now $500 copies. The NethodiEt Is a
good medium for advertisers.
8t n. W. BLEW a CO., Publishers.
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NOTICE.
.,. wORKINGMENS'
BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION,
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.

TlHE FIRST INSTALLMKNT TO THE
j. Capital Stock is called, payable to Chas.
I. Paterson, Secretary and Treasurer lat the
Office Of the Southern Life Ins. Coz, between
The Association commences Active BUSINESS
on the first Tuesday in March (the 5th) lSI2.
Parties desiring 70 subscribe 70 the Capital
Stock are requested to do so before the lst Of
March next.
BY order Of the Board Of Directors.
i09-xiyl III. ID. BuLKLEH. President.
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DOOTs AND SHOES

L. ROEsCHER-Man Of and dealer
In eustom-made and Eastern boots and
shoec qJf Main etroet
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like art / admire dramatic art, al
though l failed as an actor. The play
was the Ruins of Pompeii. / Iplayed the
" Ruins. 1t was not very successful
performance; but it was better than the
Burning Mountain. He was not good.
He was bad Hesuvius, The remem-
brance often makes me ask, Where are
the boys of my youth?' assure you,
this is conundrum. Some are among
you here, some in America, some are in
Jail. Hence arises a most touching
question: :" Where are the girls of my
YOUTH" Some are married; some would
like to be. Oh my Marial Alas she
married another; they frequently do. |
hope she is happy; because am. Some
people are not happy; ! have noticed
that. r.8 ,1 t h..n41,.. ifI
Ny orchestra is small; but am sure
it is very good, so far as it goes. / give
my pianist ten pounds a night and his
washing. like music. | can't sing
As singist, am not a success. | am
saddest when sing; SO are those who
hear me; they are ssdder even than am.
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SHARPSBURG.

BURNETT CocoAIEY prevents loss %
.airAkills dandruff. A49 A1 1uAk =
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ONE GRAND CAPITAL PRIZE OF
$4,000 I'm GOLD {!
One Prize $4,000 in Silver!

OHO AlLV YOVVV Ah oh'eh'
1--WE PRIZES OF $1,000; FIVE PRIZES
Il of $500; Ten Prizes 8IOO-each in
Greenbacks. Two family carriages and
matched horses, with silver mounted harness,
wsrth $500 each two horses and buggies
with silver mounted harness. worth $500 each
two fine toned rosewood pianos, worth 500
each ten family sewing machines, worth Sl0O
each; 1900 gold and silver lever hunting
watches worth from $50 to $500 each.
Ladies' gold leontine chains, gents gold
vest chains, solid and double-plated silver
table and teaspoons. photograph. albums.
jewelry, etc.
Whole number gifts. O,OOO. Tickets limited
tl. to $4,000.
Agents Wanted 10 Sell Tickets,
To whom liberal premiums viii be paid. Sin
glet tickets, 81; six tickets. $40; twelve tick
cts. so; twenty-five tickets, $40.
Circulars containing full list Of prizes. a
description of the manner Of drawing, and
other information in reference to the distri-
button, will be sent to any one ordering them.
All letters must be addressed to
L. ID. SINE, Box Sc,
CINCINNATI, o.
06iee-l0l W: 5th st: 50:54
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STEAM GAUGE
liiw m STEAM GAUGE. lrf ul
To Owners and Captains Of Steam
Vessels, and all others inter-
ested in Steam Gauges.
CLARK STEAM REGISTERING GAUGE

VLAnN otLHW uLuiotGutVu uHeuL
HAVING BEEN THOROUGHLY TESTED
III and approved by the United States Board
Of Supervising Inspectors for application. TO
Steam Vessels, in conformity with the rules
and regulations passed by them for the carry
ing out of the Steamboat Law, requiring the
application Of Steam Registering Gauges to
all vessels propelled in whole or In part by
steam, as promulgated BY circular order from
the Treasury Department, bearing date No
yember 6, 1871,
And being the only Registering Gauge
now manufactured,
And offered to the public. filling the require
ments Of said rules and regulations. We. the
undersigned. respectfully call your attention
to the fact that we are the sole owners Of the
right 70 manufactgre and yend said Gauges.
any required number and pressure. We wdr-
rant these Gauges 10 be of superior workman
ship, and TO have been tested BY Standard
Mercury Column before leaving, the factory.
This Gauge Is specially adapted for applica-
tion to ali boilers In use for land purposes. IL
being the first invention in the history Of the
world brought out at any time for the purpose
of registering steam, thus giving to all parties
who are using steam for land purposes, not
only protection TO life. but absolute protection
to property, affording positive knowledge as
10 whether their boiler under excessive press
gre has at any time been strained. which no
Dkcdlu udukc uOH ubc oACopt lulH nho Dccu
able TO give. Parties who are using steam
can readily appreciate its importance. and
we cordially invite all such TO call upon our
Agent, WHO will be happy to show them the
Register and its operation. In proof Of their
merit. we insert the following testimony:
WAsHNeToS, D. G., March %, 1870.
Rear Admiral John A. Dahlgreen. U. o. N,
Commandant: lI Ni -
SIR-In obedience to yeur instructions of
the 18th inst. have examined and tested the
Registering Steam Gauges invented by Mr.. Il.
CLARK, and respectfully report. that 1t is ex-
ceedingly simple in its construction, certain
in its action, reliable in its indications. and
liable to little or no arrangement.
think the device complete for the purpose
intended to be accomplished. ~
{ Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
Signed:ii $50 By CHAS. Ii. L0RING,
Chief Engineer, U. s. N.
Respectfully WHITE & PAYNE, I'D,
JEWELL 4 BACHUS,
100. Louisville, KY.
General Agents South and West.
o. PENTHOUSE, Agent,
13S-l4e cod 191 Main ST., Memphis. Tenn.
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CoDperas as q Disinfectant.

The presence OF smallpox an our citie.
l. considered by good authority A. the pre-
cursor of that fearful sconrge. cholera
The effects and the spread OF this terrible
disease may bc materially checked by a
timely and proper regard TO cleanliness in
our streets. houses, persons. and about our
premises. aud this can be largely aided by
the liberal use OF disinfectants
Coppcras. or sulpha:e of iron. i, an cl-
ieciual dlsnieciant and deodorizer and in
Germany the government authorities re-
quite il 70 be used in all public conveyance,
and cl>cw here where needed. ana the call
for this. or some othc. disiniectant. IN our
railroad ears. where travellers are confined
10 The cars for several hours. and have 90
ca>Ion 10 use the convenience, t.t pro-
Nidedr must he apparent 10 all. AMI ihry
Should INSIST upon an abatement OF this in
lam u and unhealthy nuisance. which
might easily be remcdied BY having a small
4caltn tank affixed 10 each car and Oiled
with coppcIas IN solution. with directions
10 have II used occasionally dHrin. the trip
IN each oi the closets OF every train
No housekeeper should be without a sup
ply constantly on hand, sud in solution.
which they should direct to be used daily.
especially IN warm weather. in sinks, drains
wateseloset>, and every place that is liable
TO a close, unhealthy and offensive atmos-
phere.
The Jynraal des De5l,s says: III has
lu>t been discovered thai a solution OF con
l'"ra, sprlukled upon fruits aud plants IA,
wonderful effect. Beans gained sixty per
cent ia size and quality, and pear tree,
~ wonderfully benefited by m new Ter
tllILcT.
The Adore has been practiced by Us for
several years, and last year we found il
quite eiiectual in destroying the curraut
worm, by -howering with the solution
The dry copperas sprinkled freely under
trees III the autumn, when the canker worm
Is leaving the ground for the trees, will de-
stroy the worms, aud the application ofthe
copperas TO the soil will, at the same Tim.
help the trees.
Copperas is the cheap st disinfecfapt
known. and its application is simple and
perfectly safe. with this precaution. that il
should not be kept in metal vessel, unleS.
of lead.
Mixed IN the proportion of one pound of
copperas 10 eight quarts of water and when
thoroughly dissolved, poured down drains.
SINKS. or water closets, it VIII at once re-
move the most obnoxious smell. No fam
ny. stable, provision shop or slaughter
house should Lot be without a supply. and
cities would be wise TO order It's Use in
sprnklin2 the streets OF unhealthy local
ltles, a. Is practlsed in London ..Preven-
ton Il better than cure" and we advise
every one, before the evil days come, and
before our city i crowded to oyerfiowiD0
as 1t soon will he. TO have a supply of con-
peras upon their premises aud to use il
freely.
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Cost AND VALUE OF BEETs.-it a receu,
meeting OF the Little Falls Farmers Club.
IN the course of paper on roots, Mr..
Harris Lewis stated the cost of raising
beets on his farm last season, for labor in
p.oughlng, maturing, cultivating and har-
vesting, cost of seed and sowing, at $40. so
per acre, which. as the yield was 800 BUSH
els, is equal to about l-2 cents a bushel.
or, allowing also for value of manure used
and interest on land, about l-2 cents a
bushel. He adds, "A crop of Yellow Globes
and Imperial beets were grown on part
of the same land the year previous. at
cost of about SO per acre, yet the yield
wasso much greater that the cost of the
roots was about two cents per bushel less
than the cost of the crop last year"
Mr.. Lewis advocates feeding cattle reg
ular portion of roots each day. the whole
time they are confined from pasture in Geld
weather, as preferable to partial feeding.
as, for example, emitting roots while cows
are dry at midwinter. He expresses the
belief, as the result of experience, tina,
beets are actually worth from thirteen to
twenty-four cents per bushel, for feedin.
cows. as compared with hay at twenty dol
lars ton-the lowest of these estimates
sffording an ample profit on the cost OF
cultivation; but he thinks the consequent
tial advantage even greater still, in sin
creased usefulness during the entire sea
son." lessened liability to disease, etc. and
in the Improvement of the butter and cheese
which the milk produces.
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Book Farming.

Those who are opposed to book farming
are requested to read the following. and
give Us their opinion;
There was farmer once who hasitatetl
not TO hurl all manner OF inyectives against
book farming and those who consulted
books for advice. BY long experience and
practical observation. he had become quite
successful in the culture of grapes and
trees. His fields were clean and fair. aud
highly productive. His trees were vigor-
Gus, well adjusted, and prof itable
Ia conversation with a friend. he related
his experience in raising grapes. and trees.
entering into the Ininutest details. some
times becoming quite eloquent when de-
scribing his victories over the enemies
which infest them.
His knowledge" he said twas gained
by dint of application, by actual experience
and hard labor. 1t was none OF your
book knowledge written by men who knew
nothing about farming"
well, said his friend. IF all this valu-
able Information gained by assiduous labor
and observation of SO many years, and
which you have so clearly described, were
written out and published. which would
you have young and inexperienced man
do-take thls-as he finds it from your pen
cess that you have gone through with. in
Guiding all its vexations and losses?"
The questions puzzled him, and he was
silent for moment but was obliged at
last 10 confess that, after all, there was
much that was valuable in books because
combining and relating the results and ca
perience of practical cultivators
Do not condemn book farming. You
may criticise certain books very severely.
because written by ignorant. theoretical
hands; but there is always good wheat rs
well as abundant chat. So there are many
good books as well as poor ones. The
time may come, when single hint from
book or paper may save your farm or or
chard, or add to your wealth, by telling
you how to increase your crops.
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sold to the poor, and the laboyers asserted
that they could ''stand their work" on
baked apples withou, meat; whereas pota-
toe diet required either meat or some other
substantial nutriment. The French and
Germans use apples extensively, as do the
inhabitants of all European nations. The
laborers depend upon them as an article of
food and frequently make dinner ofsliced
apples and bread. There is no fruit cook
ed IN as many different ways in our coun-
try a> apples; nor is there any fruit whose
value, a. an article of nutriment. is as great
and 80 little appreciated ITater Care
JoHrHal.
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APPLES FOR HUMAN FooD.-With US the
value of the apple, as an article of food is
moderated. Besides containing large
amount of sugar, mucllage and other nu-
tritiye matter, apples contain vegetable
acids, aromatic qualities, etc., which act
powerfully in the capacity of refrigerants.
tonics and antiseptics; and when freely
used at the season of mellow ripeness, they
prevent debility, indigestion, and avert,
without doubt, many OF the ellis which
flesh is heir to-" The operators of Corn
well, England, consider ripe apples nearly
as nourishing as bread, and far more so
than potatoes. In the year 1901, which
was year of much scarcity-apples, in
stead Of being converted Unto cider. were
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An intelligent youth, recently engaged
in acommercial Office, made out q shipping
bill for ''fourty" barrels of flour. His en-
ployer called his attention to the error in
spelling forty. ''Sure enough replied
the promising clerk, II left out the gh."
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Vessels for Sale.

Thr subscriber offers Tor salc ouc-ei1t u. tle
! schooner Lodu-k.c, aal onc csghta ,t .hr
: h"putr FfAnconla, D.. kIsWurth. FOR V4Jr re-.
i+F- Nh - prince a., inquire al y X >4wEts.
SAM III LORD, Iowa 20.
Ellsworth Dee. 18th ls7I "a.
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Vessel for Sale.
WOOL CARDING.

Now is the time TO send IN your wool, as | shall
be ready 10 receive il after this date. Wool NAV
be left at IL. IL. Masons, Whitcomo 4 Haynes at
the Falls and at Il. MOore's Hancock OF at the
mill. Persons wishing for good rolls mus. send
their wool la good order, to those he best OF sat.
isfacton will be given.
The drought does not b event carding al thf,
mill.
y. B.-The best Oil win be used at this mill as
purchase il at the mandatory. Il. +. JOY.
Els worth, May 1872. 2utf
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REAL ESTATE BROKER,
A NEW ENTERPRISE.

~ the past few years, 6y those wishing 10 IN
anh sell Real Estate, well as those de9i1inl, H.
leL ana rent places: | have been forced Ia tt,.
conclusion, That there was actually tNi-tir, ,
necessity Of some ones embarking IN The cn7rr.
prise anu OF opening an Office and books and Te
measure at least provide Tor this growing mo-.
1 you'll therefore respectfully solicit tho nat
,'o!,, aug encouragement OF the public. m
p 3i INTO NE and being this enterprise bg
sistLIs Hlv tleif business, and By a united cfyorr
naahIhg y mutually beneficial to ourselves and
liners. therefore TO all those having land.
luli description Of them, By calling or eendin,, ~
ne VIII endeavor faithfully to represent lien.
ana their interest, and will endeavor to teen
sell and thereby facilitate an exstin an,,,d
( lia a satisfaction to charges 10 aII who
may laVor me with their business
Ellsworth, March 18th, 1872. tn5
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PLEASE CALL AND EXAMINE II,


Jrr.la-r Paint luI OILS Tar, Pitch an. o. .
Ma DAl-, Aa-t Hoops anil itAuAs. star I.I
AaA+uu'- Copper fa.ug constantly ON band. 4
-cHstal Asz,,t tIu-rt Of slip chambers RE. slip
stores can always BE- touut al the Obj -llp.farl
,.an4 un Natc- street. l. #. GRANT
Ellsworth April sta. N.l
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AMERICAN ANp FoEElGN PATENTS.
4. Il. EDDY.
SOLICITOR OF PATENTS,
For inventions Trade Marks Designs
N. rs state St.. Opposite Kilby s..
BOSTON.

fTEk an extensive practice ut upwards NI
"A Thirty year. continues to a~carr Fa'rnt- sH
the United states, also lu t'reAt Hritt.a, France
and other foreign countries. Caveats, ~pss iuga-
lions, \ sstgnments, Aui OIL other papers lur Ia
tent-, executed GU reasonable terms. Nth di--
patch Researches mate ID determine TILE ValIlliy
ana utility 81 Patents 81 luyvutir--, Anl legal
ana other advice rendered ia ali matters touching
the sane. Copies OF the elaine OF any patent
furnished Oy rcmiltiag one dollar. Assignment.
recorded Ia Washington.
No Igeaeg "a me JHne States posseSses FHF trtar
facistisy for obtaining Patents ascertaininy "a
practicdbHi!g Of iarsHfioas.
All neeesstiy OF journey 10 Washington 10
procure Patent, and tue usual great delay there
are here saved iuventsSs.
- o.
TESTIMONIALS.
II regard Mr.. Eddy a. me Of tile u4o.feapA5lg aAd
sHcccsyHt practitioners with whom have ha4
OH al intercourse. CHAS. MASON.
COMMISSIONER OF F4Lrut-.
~ have no hesitation IN assuring inventor that
they cannot employ d man mare competent tJlY
trist'oorthy, Hna more capable " putting ta-I
applications Ia a form TO secure Tor them sU .att.
and favorable consideration at the Pat"ntoi,lfe.
EDMLND BURR
Late Iommls -ipnpr OF Patent.
Mr. EDDY bas made for me Over TIIIEIY ap.
p!loatipns for PaIeHt-, having Teen successful .u
almost every case suce ubmistAkAbIc proof OF
great talent aui ability on his part, Icud- nr e.
Recommend all inventors to apply TO him 10 piu.
cure their patents, a. they may be sure 81 having
the most faithful attention bestowed on their
cases, ana at very reasonable charges,
JOHN TAGGAkI.
Boston J..;..l Is.2-l5r.
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STALLION Gen. HANCOCK,

This Stallion will make the season of 1872 as
follows commencing May LIST, and ending Aug Sd
Monday, Tue sday, Wednesday Thursdayat my
stable in Bucksport Friday 4 Saturday at he
too well known to need any description, all any
one will need to do is TO examine the Horse and
his stock, which have and am always pleased 10
show. Terms els single Service, ego Season, s25
TO warrant. Cash Satisfactory note at first SER
wee: Good Pasturiug furnished for mares or
stabling as required. Colts taken to pasture broke
and trained at reasonable pay. IVORY GRANT
Bueksport, May LIST, 1872. 3mol9
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gloss and freshness Of youth. Thin
hair j. thickened, falling hair checked
and badness often, though not always,
cured by its use, Nothing can restore
the hair where the follicles are de-
stroyed, or the glands atrophied and
decayed; but such as remain can be
saved By this application, and stimu-
lated into activity, so that a new
growth Of hair is produced. Instead
of fouling the hair with a pasty sedi-
ment, it will keep it clean and vigorous.
Its occasional use will prevent the hair
from turning gray or falling off. and
consequently prevent badness. The
restoration of vitality it gives 70 the
scalp arrests and prevents tn f,rna-
ton of dandruff, which is often 50 mn
cleanly and offen,ive Free from those
deleterious substances which make
some preparations dangerous and inir-
rious to the hair, the Vigor can ONLY
benefit but not harm it. If wanted
merely for HAIR DRESSING.
nothing else can be found so desirab'.
Containing neither oil nor dye, it d.
not soil white cambria, and yet IL
long on the hair, giving it rich. glo-,y
iustre, and grateful perfume.
Prepared BY Dr. J. c. Aver & Co.,
.'oai and Analytical Chemists,
LOWELL, MASS.
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Ayers
HairVigor,
For restoring to Gray Hair its
natural Vitality and Color.

A dressing
which is at
once agreeable,
healthy and
effectual for
preserving the
hair. II soon
restores taded
Or gray hair
70 its original
color, lcitb the