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The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1873-07-04
Josh Billings on Lore and Nous
fdCHeS.

Dear Susan Yu tell me i'm vure LEFT
ter that yure lover haz been kluss at
tentlV for two years, and yu waz when
yu begun
This IL pesky buthcrsum.
There amt no law or gospel tew
make phello pop the question who
amt on the pop, nor there aiii't no
science neither that wont vary.
Science never ought to be resortod
to only in desperate kases, but WHARF
kourting bekums kronik, it is aIowa-
BILE
No man haz to kourt forever, I'll be
darned if he hez.
| have no doubt that kOurtjpc aver
ages phull as happy as getting marridr
but we have got, in this world, tew
take the bitter with the sweet
Dear Susan, after you have exhaust
ed all maidenly and honest efforts trv.
melankolly-try histeriks-try a de
cline, try going tew yure uncle's for n
fortnite and see if yure phello will
phollo-talk about the other world
Il don't mean Eurupp, hut WHARF
the weary are at rest)-try sich like
things
fall these don't Phctch a irisis and
make the kittle bile, the last and onIv
hope is tew staff counter irritant IN
the shape ov another phcllo.
If yu kant make vure lover ieIous
drop him Ike kold pertato; he amt
worth trieing tew warm up.
If he marrys va it viii be bekause
lie kant think of any thing else tew do,
and is entirely out of a Job =
Pardon the sincerity ov mi advice
dear Susan, and do jist as yu please in
the premises Adew.
Dear Smiggings: kant tell yu what
will make yure mustach gro; suppose
va try lamp lie; if that don't sprout
it suppose WI try poultice ov tan
bark; if that don't jerk it suppose WI
buy ticket in some gift lottery and
if that don't draw suppose va let it
alone and go tew kultivating yure
branes.
| hav llnu young men tew make a
mark this way in the world who hadn't
emmy mark on their upper lip
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1873-07-04
THE LITTLE FROCK.
Faded and worn in places,

Faded and worn in places,
Faded and worn and old,
My tears on it leave their traces,
As L smooth it out fold upon fold;
For it beareth magic power,
The font of my tears to unlock,
When L think of the happy hour
fashioned that little freck.
My darling sat beside me,
With his beautiful eyes agleam
And the joy that was erst denied me
Seemed into my heart to beam,
As thought of the wondrous mercy,
OF the goodness and the love,
That prompted ''Our Father" to send me
Such an angel down from above.
My needle flew faster and faster,
My thought took wing as it flew,
To the courts OF the blessed Master
From whose gates my baby came through;
And wonder if all Gods angels
Looked Is pure and frail as he
II among the shining archangels
There was any more fair to see.
But there came pale, sad stranger
Unto my house one day;
My heart stood still, as if danger
And darkness about me lay.
1 besought him that he would leave me,
For his touch was chill and strange,
And he laid his hand ON my baby,
Who straightway seemed to change.
His pale little checks grew whittier,
His bright blue eyes grew dim,
His clasp on my finger grew lighter,
The victory to him
To the pale and icy monarch,
Who rules with relentless sway,
Who came to my home in triumph
And bore my treasure away.
But greater than he remaineth,
Who hath broken the bonds of the tomb
Who hath robbed King Death of his terrqys
And lighted the pathway of gloom;
Who hath promised us sweet consolation,
If we patiently bow beneath his rod,
And l know he has taken nay darling
To bloom in the garden of God.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1873-07-04

A GEORGIA deacon, tehO had been a
stout opponent of a ne,c organ 1chich
his church had purchased, achen called
upon recently to close the service said:
''Call on the machine! If it can sing
the glory of God, it can pray too.
Call on tile machine y
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1873-07-04
AN editor in a small to,Un in Indiana

AN editor in small to1Un in Indiana
became imbued tcith the 1Chirl OF So
cletv. and this is ho,c it affected him
1--WE are in the midst of the season for
parties, dancing, mirth and festivities.
The resined hair of tile pale horse trav-
els merrlly over the iitestines of the
agile cat, evobing music to 'chich the
impatient feet trip gayly upon the
fnOrD
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1873-07-04
i LAWYER snd a parson were talk

4 LAWYER and parson were talk
;no about which way the wind was
blowing. The former said: we 90
bv the court house vane." And we, y
said the par son, ''go by the chul ch
vane." 'lWell," said the lawyer IN
the matter of wind that IS the best au-
thority." And theparson wentto cog
itating.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1873-07-04

THE Poughkeepsie Press, in repl J to
q suooestion that the exhibiting bear
which has been making tour IN this
section, be sent to Nassar female col
lege to give lessons in sclentihc mug
cling. says: Don't send the bear:
Send us Well 90 for nothing, and
save the hire Of the bear; besides, we
warrant perfect satisfaction.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1873-07-04

THERE are persons now living IN
Benton who remembered old Billy b,
of whom it might be said he furnished
an example of the ''rHling passion
strong unto death.n When very i'll,
and friends were expecting an early de
mise, his nephew and man hired for
the occasion had butchercd n steer
which had been fatted; and when the
job was completed the nephew entered
the sick room, where 4 few friends were
assembled, when to the astonishmehG
of all the old man opened his eyes, and
turning slightly, said, III tuiI voice,
drawing ont the words:
I.What have you been doing !"
"Killine the steer was the reply.
..What did you do with the hide ~
Left it in the barn; going to sell it
by-and-by-"
Let tile boys drag it around the
ward couple of times; it win make
it weigh keavier."
And the good old man was gathered
unto his fathers
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70 end: BOOK AGENTS

y >,,.--.,t once for circulars, &c, (Which
-"'' qua, tr,,.. describing a new and superb
+ .r- hy q popular artist, now nearly
a4f %eGh IS sTEs shohd ho nYS Sag AN
DOS, ,,+,. territory. Unusual inducements
,".4 'np-r who mean steady, energet-
0lIe.Erl NACLEAN, Publisher, T33 San
e.. .FmIaieIphia.
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r. 1DUERTLSElIENIIS.

-,,-y,,.T ACC MALE OR FEMALE, $40
KIM LACN a week guaranteed. Re
.,,rIpymcut at home, day or evening;
trSI required; full instTuetions and val9-
a.h. n. ~, cents return stamp, NJ. YOUNG
w 5ErrruwIch-St.- T. y. \.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1873-07-04
NEVER
I, cough. Nothing is more certain 70
a rnilt.1n for future evil cOnseQcncGs.
LIC CIRBOLIC Tablets

q, rrr. fprau diseases of the Rcs1ira-
-. Sore Throat. Colds, Group, Dip
FFhma Cararrh, HOarsencss, Dryness
fIraar. Wiudpipc, or Bronchial Tubes,
i.fn.rs uf the Lungs.
.,.~ NJ sudden cold, however takcT,
AGLEI~ should be promptly and freely
f.ay c4lalZc the circulation of blood,
,nr severity of the attack, and will, in
bort time, restore healthy action to the
organs.
'inr,, Take no substitutes. If they
found at your druggists, send at once
ant fu Nrr YurE, who will forward
RETURN mail. DCu't be Deceived by IIni-
SpIi hy druggists. Price % cts. per box.
ID. KELLOGG, rs Platt-sf., n. York,
Circular. Sole Agent Cor L. States.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1873-07-04

JONES, who has recently been married,
sapS that courtship is bliss, but matrimony
is blister.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1873-07-04

/, 80. only $50. incomple and inre-
'--r...rrrrd. look out for them. Send
q n.,r.,r1 sec proof of the greatest success
'.,p Porhut Companion worth $40
.ss HUBBARD BROS, Publishers,
~ ''I.-.r pliludelphia
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The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1873-07-04
- YEARS IN AFRlCAI

-..rI in ircSS. sale increasing. 1000
| or,fTr AGENTS WANTED for our
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-01-09
ne nave this from Washington:

''The debt statement shows an increase
oithe public debt during the past month
OF 81, 1884, ,307. The Increase Of the debt
is owing to the very heavy payments
during the past month, and the smaller
receipts than usual. About $3, ,OOO, 600
OF revenue collected have not been re-
ported, and, therefore, does not appear
tn this months statement"
Heml who. excuses himself, acc1ses
himself. Must be something which can-
not possibly be covered up, for this Ad-
minissration TO- ooncede any increase at
all, even il small one and as we'll gar
nished with reasons for 1t az this. Count
the 20, 600, 600 outstanding revenue, and
the decrease is then but $1,3l5, ,e78-
something very different from the pom
pons staten ents we have had for months
past. 1; Is. a. = s. i5..5S ''':' ,,
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-01-09

A ROMAN CANDLE IN CHuRcn.-Quits
aensation vas created among O small
assembly at the Paris Catholic Church
while getting ready for high mass Christ.
mas morning On Christmas eve,
Catholic lady entered Joe Rion's con.
fectionery and called for Roman can.
die, having heard OF such things, but
having no idea they were in any way
connected with pyrotechnics. One OF
the largest was selected, and the lady
left with her purchase, and nothing was
thought Of it until the lady again en-.
tered the confectionery in q high state
Of excitement demanding the return Of
her money, which Joe had to "fork
over" 1t appears the lady wanted q
large candle, such as is used about the
altar during aervioe, and when they we're
lit, pop! bang! whizz! went the Roman
candle, filling the church with smoke
and sparks, until the twelve loads were
expended, causing q great futtering
among those present. II is strongly
suspected that some of the little boy as.
sistants knew what it was, but rather
than spoil little sport kept silent. The
lady will know what sort Of candle not
to call for next time.-Paris Kentuckion.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-01-09

thorixe County Treasurers to receive
'school certificates. in payment OF taxes.
Mr. Jones-Bill To- Incorporates the
tion. IS s.
: Mr.. Peterson introduced q billSto in
corporate the Mount Zion Cemetery
Company, OF Kipgstree.
Mr.. Spencer introduced bill to in
corporate the Union Mariere Chapel of
Charleston.
Mr.. Minort introduced resolution to
meet in joint assembly. on the 11th. for
the purpose Of eleoting Judge Of the
Eighth Circuit, oooasioned by the resig.
nation of Hon. j. L. Orr.
The Committee on. Engrossed Bills
reported the following bills an joint re-
solutions assduly engrossed for third
reading: Bill to relinquish t. the United
States certain lands for lighthouse pur-
poses; bill to incorporate the Irish Rifle
Club, of Charleston; joint resolution to
authorize County Commissioners to levy
and collect special tax to pay past in-
debtedness in certain Counties.
The following bills were read the &C.
cond time, and ordered to be engrossed
the Irish Volunteer Rifle Club, of
Charleston; to incorporate the Lincoln
Light Infantry, of Charleston; to incor-
porate the Palmetto State Rifle Club, of
Charleston; to incorporate the Bowen
Riaemen, Of the city of Charleston; to
incorporate the National Zouavcs, OF
Charleston; to repeal all laws relative to
fences. LEnacting clauses stricken out !
A bill to repeal IN Act entitled San
Act relating to the Financial Agent Of
South Carolina" WAS under discussion
when, at 3 P. NJ, tho House adjourned
until to. morrow, at IL NJ.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-01-09

The following new members have been
ohosen United States Senators for six
yearS from the 4th Of March next: W.
=. allison, Iowa, uice James Harlan; A.
a. Sargent, California, .pice Cornelius
Uole; 1. =. MoCreery, Kentucky, vice
w. b. Machen; G. r. Dennis, Mary.
land, gice George Yiokers; B. Wadleieh,
New Hampshire, Dice J. w. Patterson;
a. 3. Merrimon, North Carolina, pice
John Pool; NJ. O: Mitohell., Oregon, yice
d. W. Corbetti j. ]. Patterson. South
Carolina, vioe FLA. Sawyer. s5G I
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-01-09

A divorce was recently granted a
couple in England on very curious
grounds. The parties were attached to
each other, but the husbands uncon.'
scious mesmoric power became go great
that the wife dropped insensible when
he came into her presence. Disguise
himself as he would, she was always at.
fected thus by his approach, until living
together became impossible.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-01-09

DEATHS IN SUMTER.-The venerable
patriarch, Britton Allsbrooks, native of
North Carolina, but for many years o re-
sident of this State and County, died at
his residence on the Oath of December,
ultimo, at tho advanced age of nearly
ninety-six years. The venerable Mrs
Louisa Murrell, aged ninety years, also
breathed her last on tho Sd instant, at
the residence OF her daughter, Mrs
Amos Nettles, near this town.
HAND CRUsHED.--A colored employee
at the depot of the Wilmington, Colum-
bia and Augusta Railroad, Wilmington,
by the name of John Gibson, met with q
very painful accident yesterday morning.
He was in tho act of coupling two cars,
when one of his hands was accidentally
caught between the bumpers and badly
crushed.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-01-09

LIST OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Laurensville Female College.
Music Professors Wanted.
A. Stork-Cider.
s. Straus & Bro.-Selling Out.
F. J. Moses, Jr.-Proclamation.
Chas. Barnum-To Tax: Payers.
Nurse Wanted.
Hope & Gyles-Cofees and Wines.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-01-09

In the Pennsylvania railroad accident,
the other day. wherein train of cars
ran off high trestle-work bridge, twen-
ty ty-age'rasseHSoTs were roasted 70 death
by fire, because only two axes could be
procured, after much precious time
wasted, with which to cut open tho cars
and let the inmates out Only two axes,
no saws and no jack-screws to lift tim.
bers. In Michigan, every passenger car
is required by law to carry two axes and
saw, hung in plain view of all the pas.
seDgers; and enoh train is required to
carry two powerful jack-screws. Penn
sylvania will do we'll to copy our law. II
the train had b cen provided with these
tools, probably nobody would ha ve been
roasted to death.-Detroit Tribune.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-01-09

G. Waller vs. James Creswell, ct al
Mr.. Burt for appellant.
The following decision was rendered:
B. f. Massey us B. W. Brown, executor.
Decree of Circuit Judge reversed and
case remanded.
At 12 30 Court adjourned till Thurs.
day, 9th, at 10 A. Nj.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-01-09

lion. 1t seems that they were reported
as retailing tobacco from the outside of
the stamped box. When a merchant
sells q piece of tobacco, he generally
places the remainder Of the plug on the
top or at the front of the box from
which the plug was originally taken; it
being impossible for him to otherwise
arrange it; especially in the case of q
box newly opened. It is for selling
these fragments from the top or front Of
the box that our merchants have been
subjected to great inconvenience, loss of
time. and, probably, loss OF money.
And this is what is termed by swift wit
nesses violation of the internal revenue
law. In the case that was heard yester-
day, (that of the Messrs. Gibson,) two
OF the four witnesses swore they knew
nothing about the matter, and tho other
two knew little moro. Other cases will
be brought before Commissioner Boozer
to-day for examination. We caution our
merchants to be on the lookout for these
Government spies, who hesitate not to
consider the character or innocence of
their victim.
PHRNIxIANA.-''Las sene OF alp
Kerosene, which has ended 1877 strange
eyentful histories during the past year.
Tho national crawfsh-Grant. Vids
his opinion OF .Pinohback before and
aftor the famous war proclamation OF the
latter.
Ohio has law by which any husband
who opens his wife's letters can be made
to pay right smart for It. It isn't good
State for jealous man to live in.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-11-24

Our CoAsT TDEFENcEs.-Through the imbecil'
ity Of Grant and his Cabinet officers, our coe't
aofences are now found to bs in . most wretched
condition, aud there is actually no fort that cen
be relied upOn a, en- efectuA obstruction TO a.
thoroughly equipped iron clad should one attempt
ts visit Washington OF Philadelphia. IL Is well
known fact that Fou Delaware is mere shell ;
and could be battered to pieces by two or three
iron clads in less thAn 30 many hohts In ease OF
q visit from one Of the Spanish iron clad frigates,
that is reported 10 be in Cuban waters, to the
Delaware hiver, it is presumed that Wilmington
would be one Of the first points Of attack; aud
ine mark We would make for such artillery prao-
tee. Hot shot and thsll could rsldily be drop
ped among US from a position in the Delaware.
We have not even much as cheese box
ready to send down to the mouth Of the Christi
ana. Our neighbors eli New Castle might be
shsll9d out in jifIy. six hundred Pounder OF
two passing slightly the heads Of the judicial
oRoxl would furnish good and sufficient cauis
for an adjournment Of the Courts, while one or
two more such unwecome visitors might open
ths way for the departure Of tha prisoners fOU
the iaiI without the ald Of the turnkey. While
such things might be expected to happen, they *
rarely do happen o make It appear that "iroI
clads" are one Of the most uoeless end expensive
articles that nations eau indulge In.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-11-24

NAsT.-FrOm an ealtOrial article In the Phila-
dslphia Telegraph, Of Saturday, we copy the toi-
lowing severe criticism OF Mast aud the use 70
which he has applied his art. Amer compliment
lag him for service rendered the Radical party
daring the war, il says:
Unfortunately for his fame, Mast lived on 70
become the Harpies' pictorial hbeler, to degrade
his art 10 the level Of the work OF the paid assas
sin, 10 dishonor his own profession of Journalism
by attempting 10 dishOnoT iis noblest representa-
tive, Horace Greeley There was no infamous
coarse brutal device of his fancy which he did
not print at the nod Of his employers. lie etood
confe sed their hired stabber Of hOnorea replta-
tiOns, aud he persevered in his efforts until Hor-
ace Greeley, stung to madness by the ingratitude
OF his former friends, by the attacks of Curtis aud
his Mast and other libelers of the press, died
For the Credit Mobilier thieves. for the back
pay Stealers Mast had no line Of condemnation
he had exhausted his marketable venom on Hor-
ace Greeley, and his master, Curtis, was equally
silent" " - ~ .f lt 20
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-11-24

Admiral Porter of the United States navy, has
been making some figures and statements showing
tbs eonditon Of tue Spanish navy He says at pres
ent the Spanish navy has 25 vessels, carrying l4O
guns "A cauyng so guns; and p carrying 5S2 guns.
There sre s'so 10 transports capable OF caIIyieg
guns and so gUnboats with one heavy gun each.
Fifty three of these vessels are stationed on the
coast OF Cubs, carrying 800 guns, with S,0W men
all told The Admlrsl thinks that with the pres
ent condition of our navy we would not be able
to compete successfully with the Spanish. We do
not think this will particularly sui pF.se snybOdy.
Under the lllustrious Borie and the world renoWn-
cd Robson, the United States navy has been
b. ought such sats of p Eiecilo that It - utter
Iy useless ss we cannot cope even with Splin.
The cost of this worthless luxury hss steadily been
increasing under the economical administration
Of Grant, ss the following figures, received from
Oficial sources, will show: Is ...L A1.l
!. L. &C
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-11-24

Tue Commercial has net published Mr.. Har-
rinRtOns side OF the question IN his controversy
with U. S, MaIshal Dunn. How If thatS Is II
because that paper denied the charges maze by
the GAZETTE in 1870, aud now sworn 10 BY one
Of the candidates for the Sherihalty no%lnatlOn'
Mr. Humphrey MOrrOw5 The Commercial IS the
Orsan Of q clique and would cover up the facts,
1t exposes alleged charges Of one wing while lt
hides the corruption of snother wing OF the Rad
cal party.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-11-24

The New York Herald special says the presi-
dent Of Mexico has presented 10 congress . con
tract with Mexican company for an inteT-oce-
anic EIiiroad. f
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-11-24
Mo, ma alI,,osrSn,.

FNNWN - WtWIBUEWUts "a q
& 1t appears bat ne fiery Dous are not so thlis
Esrent Il theIf tone. and have noderatsd down q
more peeiAe manifestations # is telegrp pied
fron Washington that tae tone Of the Spanish
mluistTy continues friendly, and = disposition is
manlfested TO act In all matters In such a way a.
will preserve peace between the two nations. The
only portankcdmmunicAilOn receiged on SaturA.
pay, from Madrid, was blythe 'Spanbh minister,
Admiral Polo, WhA communicated the OOnteRta 10.
Secretary Fish. The Spanish government contra
dict the rsport of any hostlle Manifestations
against the American minister, and say that GEN
eral Siekels is treated with consideration uud
respect; that some lntenperance Of language OF
the mOItaFuhlcal press was promptly re6uked by
tue throat Of imned ate puni ,hment aud that toe
minister ofthe colonies reports iTOm Havana that
the restoration Of smbargOed property of Amcri-
can citizens is being diligently proceeded with.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-11-24

ADKrAwARE DESERTED VnLAGE.-The town
of MiddleGord, in Sussex county, We are informed
is now uninhabited, and the houses are tcnanted
by bats aud owls, without single humf \ being
residing in them. 1t used 10 contain aourishlng
mills, sad ship corr. meallRRd Aour 90 lsnroPe,
The mills are now Idle, aud Goldsmlths deserted
village forms 9 counterpart In Sussex county
Republican.
This is not what was promised the people when
they were asked to vote for q Radical President
and Radical Congressman.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-11-24

"THE ProNKKRs AND PArRIors OF Al aIcA."
is the title Of a very interesting little volume
bw John S. G. Abbott. II is printed In hne Styie'
On good paper, hAdsOmely illustrated By Dodd Y
Mad, No. 762 Br5adwsy, New York, Ond sslat =
BOughman, Thomas q Co, 42l Market street.
Like all other works by Nj Abbott, itis concise
vet deeply entertaining and highly instructive.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-11-24

THR DAILY GAZETTE is published sVsFy afternoon.
except Sundayl At ll6 Market street. and served BY
carriers 70 subsoFibera in all parts of Wllmlngton
and the surrounding tOwns Hnd ViIlagoa, tOr HA
cents q week. payable UaaHlg. HsAEiE snhanEahanR
eS In advance.
= 49,, .>svrv wuw
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-11-24
Excess 1873 over 1850,
80 .n8 80 -

OF course, the people have No right TO complain
because isn't the administration loyal, aud isn't
this the best government the sun ever shoDe uPonf
We are paying more than twice as much now Ter
our navy rs we dld in 1850, and Admiral Porter
says our navy IL not able TO successfully compete
wah the Spanish. Ii We have net reached tue
greatczt depth OF humiliation already we are rap
IDLY apprO6chlug lt-Dy book.