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poetrp.
A Lesson.

Alone. at twilight's peaceful hour when nature
seemed TO rest.
| wandered. with nameless pain. within my
aching breast.
No beauty on the siar-gemmcd skv-no splen-
dor could | see.
All. ali on earth looked dark and drear. looked
strangely dark 10 me.
The zephyr, through the trce-jop> sighed. In
voices >of, and low.
But brought no gentlc, cheering tones. to >oothc
my grief and Woe:
And in distress To tod cried, Father tskc
me pray
W ith all my grief. and o, and caie, from ,hi,
dark world away"
A wild bird in troe-top. then. with broken.
dropping wing.
Broke forth with sweet exsltnc notes it, Max
ers praise 10 sing:
The wild bird ceased it, triumph song. tina,
echoed far and wide.
Then recling from the waving branch fell at NV
feet and died.
QuIch to my lips a wild prayer sprung, 80 God
forgive" cried,
Make me zen like this little bird that praised
Thee when it died.
Then lifting up my ;ear-limm'd ewes. up To the
mighty >psce.
seemed to >ce in that great vault my Maker,
smiling face.
! hen beauty fllcd the earth and sky and light
seemed cycrywherc.
No NOR my heart felt sorrows load. or grief,
Woe. or car:
The z,phyr~ As they murmurcd by, seemed
then TO sleak with me,
And said. IF life be dark and drear the fault
j. all with thee
md then PRAYED 4 heartfelt prayer To God
on bcnded knee,
And well knew God heard that PRAYER and
sent SOME good 10 me.
For then holy. heavenly joy, took plscc Of
sad unrest,
A nd Heavens own calm felt on me then and
fingered in my breast.
Sdrry. Mar. l.. 1873. L. EARL.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1873-04-03

"Yes. Sir; just there by the woods"
In moment more Jeanette was in
the sleigh, wrapped in multitude of
robes. The minister sprang in beside
her, and checked his horse to inquire,
is Mr.. Palmer quite recovered!"
"Ay, ayl He's got main bad blow
on the head. Lord, Mr.. Stewart, you
amt going to ride home with your
clothes freezing on you They're soak
ed Jim. bring some butfalers.''
II do very well, said the minister,
starting the horse with an impatient
cut of the whip.
Jeanette crouched among her wrap
pings like a guilty thing, glancing side
WAYS at her companions white face
and set lips. She understood now
that she owed him her life. and-worse
yet-that she loved him. If he would
only speak to her, He must-he
should
did you-did you-take me out Of
the water. Mr.. Stewart"
Il was nearest you when you skated
- 'ih "hht i count. NAT IS noun
ing
1T is a great deal to me. don't
know how to thank you"
"Iou need not thank me. hope
You will not be ill from the exposure"
he said, urging the horse.
Silence. Jeanette tried hard to
keep from crying.
Are you angry with me, Mr.. Stew
art"
"tIow should be angry said the
minister. surprised. 'On the contrary,
| have to beg your pardon for nv own
unwarrantable boldness. As said
before, supposed you knew who was
speaking to you all the while"
"l-l-did know" confessed Jean
nettc, her face hidden in the convenient
fringe OF the carriage robes.
Mr. Stewart looked at her in amaze
mcut.
You did kI.o,c' And said You
thought it was Nh. Palmer, What
could ! think except that"
lie said no more, for Jeannctte was
crying, wctting the drenchcd curIs
anew with bitter tears and Mr. Stew
art did not belong to the class who can
see woman cry unmoved. And then
Jcannctte. prciacing with 4 miserable
Il didn't mean anything wrong" gave
him full history Of the evening. And
suppose the minister forgave her, for
the next Christmas the gossips of the
town lamented that Mr.. Stewart had
actually married that little llirt Of
Jeannctte Ross
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1873-04-03

They tell good story concerning
Senator Conkling, which we fear, how
ever, must be taken with a few grains
ot salt. 1t is said lie is great lover of
the manly art and can put on the gloves
with any member of Congress. Some
ofhls colleagues, were probably still
smarting under his vigorous blows. laid
trap for him. into which the Senator
fell Immediately. One evening they
visited his room and introduced to him
a gentleman newly elected to Congress.
The conversation was carefully piloted
in the direction of Muscular Christian
ity,' and the result was. that Mr.
Conkling aud the unknown gentleman
were soon in the centre of ring with
their boxing gloves on. At first the
stranger acted little awkward, but
after a time warmed to his work and
polished Oft the Senator in the most
approved style. After the vanauished
Conkling had partially recovered from
the hard usage he had received he was
introduced once more to his combat ant
who this time bore the name Of Joseph
Coburn, whose name he had only to
hear to account for his defeat. The
New York Senator has foresworn SPAR
ring. 1t is said Joe Coburn did not play
his part with out considerable credit, his
extreme modesty being the only defect
in his assumed Congressional charac-
ter.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1873-04-03

GooD-RYE. 1t is hard word to
speak. Some may laugh that it should
be, but let them. Icy hearts are never
kind. 1t is a word that has choked
many an utierance, and started many
a tear. The hand is clasped, the word
is spoken, and we part and are out
on the ocean of time-we 90 to meet
again-when? God only knows. 1t
NAV be soon, and it NAV be never!-
Take care that your good bve be not
a cold One-it may be the last YOU can
give. Ere You meet again Deaths
cold hand may have closed his ewes and
chained his lips forever. ALL he NAV
have died thinking you loved him not
Again, it may be a long separation,
Friends crowd on and give YOU their
hands. How do you detect il each
good bye the love that fingers there
and how may YOU bear with Won the
memory 0f these parting words many
days2 We must often separate. Tear
not yourself away with a careless
boldness that defes all love. but
make your words linger-give your
heart full utterance-and if tears fall.
what Of it? Tears are not unmanly.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1873-04-03

JOHNNY CLEM.-Among the many
notable persons at the inauguration Of
President Grant was John l.. Glenn.
OF the Twenty-fourth United States
Infantry, who reached here "A few day.
since from his regiment at Fort Brown,
Texas, i'll order to place in the National
Asylum an invalid soldier. Lieutcn-
ant Glenn has national reputation, and
is written down in Frank Moore's Re
bellion Record and in 'Lossing's Hi,
tory of the Civil Conflict in America
as Little JOHNNY Glen, the Drummer
Boy OF Chckamauga, at which battle
he laid aside his drum and assumed the
musket the entire day. During the
retirement of the Union army from the
field he then performed guerre de mort
upon aColonei of Texan regiment who
had ridden up with drawn sword de-
manding his surrender, bv suddenly
swinging up his musket from an order
arms and eInptying the saddle of his
assailant. This daring act of one 50
young sent his name flying through the
country. lie afterwards had his little
horse killed under him, and was woun-
dcd in the shoulder at the same time,
at Atlanta, whilst delivering dis
patch from Major General Thomas to
General Logan. He entered the army
in MAY, 1861, before he pas ten gears
q age, as drummer boy, and served
with distinction TO the end of the war.
during which time he was present at
Shiloh, and at nearly every other battle
in which the army Of the Cumberland
was engaged. He is the youngest Of
ticer ever commissioned in the United
States Army and Lossing's History
speaks OF him as the youngest person,
OF whom we have any account, thai
ever bore arms in battle either in this
country or in Europe; and his military
record is matter of history upon file
OF war Department Considering his
years, he is without peer, either il.
the old world or in the new.-[ WASH
iagton Star.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1873-04-03

Almanacs were first published in A4l.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1873-04-03

pRAGDOS and Martins well known stand for
" merry occupied bv Woodcock and Gould OF
Franklin IS now open with well selected stock.
Jooins and all kinds work done to order and with
diSpateh. Particular attention Civ en- to Horse
Shoelng Thankful ior past favors wish to IN
i"iin The cluZens of Franklin and vicinity that
lhey Will always find me in the shop when ! am
"ot IN the Franklin House. JOHN W. PICKETT,
Franklin, June l6th ls72 tf25
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1873-04-03
Freedom Notice.

For valuable consideration 1 relipouisb to nv
MINOR son warren T. Springer all my right to any
OF his wages and leave him free 70 make his own
his contracting. SAMUEL Il RPRTNGER
Witness, @. H. Aaco@ber,
Franklin. March Is, lS73, SvIas
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1873-04-03

The maddest man in Camden is Smil~
He wound up his clock regularly eN
night for fifteen years, and then cisc\
cred that it was an eight day clock.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1873-04-03

A Connecticut paper soleSnA.y asserts
that man fractured the ceiling just
above chair in which there had beei,
placed a hot poker.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-07-05

other forces, whether Of present or remote
agencies, 50 brought TO bear in favor Of the
fJrmer against the latter or tie latter asains:
the former, or all, or both. or compromising as
possible the relative differences existing within
the radius whence cuulminate the several de-
grees Of similarity to WHICH"
said 20, blame my wooden head. it amt
auy use it ain; any use to try-l cau's uu-
derstand anything. The palmer you get tie
more can't set ;he hang Of it."
heard a suspicious. noise behind me- and
turned in time to see Kingston dodglng behind
a newspaper, aud quaking with gentle costa
sy of laughter. ! looked at Ward again, aud
he had thrown oif his dread solemuiiy and was
laughing also. Then saw that ] had been
sod-that had boon made the victim OF
swindle in the way OF string Of plausibly-
worded sentences that didn't mean anything
under the sun.
Artemns Ward was one Of the best fellows
in the world and one Of the most companiona-
lie. 1t has been said that he was not fluent
in conversation, but, with the above expert
encc in my mind, differ
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-07-05

1t follows that it would noi be profitable q
keep hcas after their fourth yclr a. thci. pro-
duco will not pay for their Keeping except
when they are Of valuable anl scarce breed.
10 begin with, We may doubt the possibility
Of making an accurate count Of tho number
Of oyisacs in the oyaries, or Of affirming that
20 new cnos make their appearance out OF
minute germs OF cells in the course of the lilO
Of the hen, In the next place such llmlta-
ton must have reference 70 the actual coust-
tuition Of the fowl. and this either in its wild
or tame condition. Il to the former, the mum
Der Of oyisacs, even if definitely ascortaiucd,
eau have no connection Whatever with tho
habit Of the hen, since she lays in a wild state
only as many eggs as she can cover if to the
tame fowl, it is strange to fui 50 definite arclo
laid down for an animal that is, in the highest
degree, Of an artificial character, aud whose
nature IS, in many poiuts. constantly being rc-
madc.-The Poultry UonH
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-07-05
Training a Heifer.

Cows usually become addicted to kicking
when hcilers from being MIXED by abusive
mixers. have never seen an old COW be-
come kicker unless abused Instead of cows
being averse to being milkcd when giving a
large quantity, have ever found it .hc reversc
Wien pasturagc is good, and cows come home
at night with milk, our down East" COWS
seem grateful to have it removed. Milking a
heitcr for the first time requires patience, for
they will almost invariably kick IN such a
case put broad strap round hc7 body, just
front ofthc udder and buckle j; up moderately
tight and so soon as She gets quiet for she
will dance around little at first. take your
pail, sit down and 20 to milking for she Is
as lepless as a kitten. DO not attempt to
Use a rope instead ola strap, for .tw... not an
swer. This IS a much better method than
tying the LEGS, as it does not hurt the animal
in the least. a Few applications Of the strap,
with plenty Of patience and kindness, will
cure the most obstinate ease e-HrG Home
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-07-05
Woman,s Incomplcteness.

Woman Is never complete. : restless night
undoes the beauty Of the day sunshine Jlurs
the eyanescent colorug Of Lcr cheek frost uips
the tender outlines Of her face into sudden
barshuess. Care plougbs It's lines across her
brow; motherhood destroys the elastic light
ness Of her form; the bloom Of her check, tho
quick fash Of Ler eye, fades aud yanishcs rs
the years 80 by. But woman is still true H.
be. ideal She won't know when she is beat
en- and sha manages to steal fresh victories
even in her defeat She inycuts new coucep-
tions Of womanly grace; she rallies at forty
and fronts Us with tho beauty Of womauhood
she makes a last stand at sixty, with tho beau
ty Of age She falls Ike Caesar, wrapping her
mantle around" buried IN wooden 'twould
saint provoke" Death listens pitifully to tho
longings Of lifetime, aud the wrinklel faco
smiles with something Of the frettincss Of
eighteen.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-07-05
Number of Eggs that a Hen can Lay.

We copy the following item, which has been,
for a long time, going the rounds Of the agri-
cultural press, showing how l,tIe scientific at
tention has been ordinarily bestowed upon tho
subject Of poultry-keepius. 1t has been as
certaiucd that the oyarium ola fowl Is composed
Of coo oyuIes Of eggs; therefore a hen, during
the whole Of her life, cannot possibly lay over
coo eggs which III the natural course are dis
trbutcl oyoF nine years, in the following pro-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-07-05
Female LONELINESS.

DO You think you can make a girl lovely if
you donot make her happy. There Is not one
restraint you put on a good girls's nature
there is not one check you give to her instincts
Of affection or Of ehort-whch is allthe more
painful becauset takes away the brightness
from the eyes Of innocence, and charm from
the brow Of virtue. The perfect lovluess Of a
wolaau's couutenance can only consist in the
majestic peace which IS found in the memory
Of happy aud useful years, full Of sweet re-
cords: and from the joining Of this with that
yet more majestic chi.dishuess, which IS still
full Of change and promise opening always,
modest at once aud br:gh: with hope Of better
things 70 be won aul 10 be bestowed There
an old age where there is still that promise
1t Is eternal youth.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-07-05
VIRGINIA FREE PRESS.
/ J. &T. Y. B GlLIAHBR. EDITORS
Deferred Articles
Tic Federal Debt from 1857 TO 1871.

Tie following is statementof the outstand-
ing principal OF tie national debt at the close
Of each financial year since 1857, taken from
the report of the Secretary of the Treasury,
Dero,,Lcr tLc 4tb 1871 uage 13:
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-07-05
Collection Depot.

VyHE Charlestown Depot Winchester Stras-
burg Branch OF the B. i o. Railroad. has
been madea Collection Depot. Frciehts will here
after be collected at Charestown, instead, here
toiore. at the points from which shipments are
made. All persons receiving freight on and after
August lst 1872, will be required topsy Tor the
same before removal. y. d. STARRY,
Aug. 8, ls52. Agent4
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-07-05
0T : 7YEW SERIFSJ CHARIESTOWN JEFFERSON COUNTY, Wy
POETICAL.
THE LAST SUPPER.

"Aud when they had sung HYMN they went gu
into the Mount Of Olives. i-,
What song sang the twelve with the Sa7ior
When finished the Sacrament wine?
We're they bowed and subdued in behavior,
Or bold as made bold with sign
We're the hairy beasts strong and defiant?
We're the naked arms brawny and strong?
Were the bearded lips lifted reliant
Thrust forth and full sturdy with song
What sang they? What sweet song Of Zion,
With Christ in their midst like a crown
While here sat Saint Peter, the lions
And there, like a lamb, with bead down,
Sat Saint John, with his silken and raven
Rich hair on his shoulders, and eyes
Lifting unto the faces unshaven
Like a sensitive child in surprise
Was the song as strong fishermen swinging
Their nets full of hope to the sea?
Or low, like the ripple wave, singing
Sea-songs on their loved Galilce?
Were they sad with foreshadows Of sorrows,
Like the birds that sing low when the breeze
Is tip-toe with a tale of to-m0rrows-
0fcarthquakes and sinking Of seas?
All soft was their song as the waves are
That fall in low musical moans;
And sad should saw a. the winds are
That Blow by the white gravcstoncs.
ALL THE BIRDS SING IN TUNE.
All the birds they sing in tune,
heart, keep beating time
For the world is full OF June,
And life is in its prime.
All the clouds loat soft aud white
In a SKY serenely blue
Peace and Hope sit left ard right
Those friends are tried and true.
Ring loud, O ioybell, sweet and clear.
heart, no longer roam
The best Of life is now and here
In the atmosphere OF home.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-07-05

A M;chigaudcT recently married female
Por'asues, aud now people arc wondering what
viii come next
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-07-05

\ grocer asked an artist, as sculpturc din
sult?' The artist repliel Why, L.eas YOU,
no. You have only u take a block Of marble
a malet, and a chisel, and knock OF al tho
marble you don't wan.."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-07-05

Lazy folks take the most pains2" Auac-
tive man who has had the rheumatism doubts
this.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-07-05

At what time Of lie may man be sail to
belong to the vegetable kingdom. Wien
experience has made him sacc
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-07-05

Tho most bashful girl ever heard Of wax tla
young lady who blusheG when she was asked
{ -ho had 10. been courting sleep.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-07-05

\ country newspaper speaking of a blind
fiddler, says: Although be can't see he eau
saw"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-07-05

Once upon time some resident upon the
line Of an eastern road took umbraso at hi.
treatment by its officers in the matter of slain
COW or an oyer-charse On freight Thereafter
be persisted in refusing to buy a ticket at tic
tickct-ofiice, and invariably paid his faro on
the train, proceeding which involved an cx.
ira ten cents Oh each occasion.
As he was almos! daily passenger this pro
cceding excited the curiosity Of the conductor
who one day said
" Why don't you buy your ticket at the Of
fec? ItwouId save YOU money and me deal
Of trouble"
L dare say" said the passenger, looking mp
dryly, 60 but I've got a spite against this COM
pauy, and I've taken an oath that they'll never
sec q ceut Of my money ?"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-07-05

4 little girl, who had great kindness ofhcart
for al! the animal creation, saw ben Prepar-
ing to gather her chickens under her sLclter-
Ing wings, and shouted earnestly, Oh don't
sit down On those beautiful little birds, you
great ugly Oh rooster p
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1873-06-05
Important New Laws.

Of the important general laws
passed at the recent session of the
Legislature and approved by the
Governor, we give an abstract of
the following:
An act providing for a salary
Of $400 for the Chief Justice and
each of the Associate Justices of
the Supreme Court payable quar-
terly.
An act authorizing the munich
pal authorities of any city village
or town where companies are form
ed for the purpose Of supplying
water for public municipal or.oth-
er purposes.
An act providing for the pun
ishment ofamarried woman guilty
Of arson, although the property
may belong in part or wholly to
her husband also, for the punish
ment of a married man, although
the property burned may belong
in part or wholly to his wife.
An act giving power to the
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1873-06-05

1t appears from late dispatches
that Khiva has not yet fallen in
to the hands of the Russians, for
the simple reason that their arms
has not reached the City. The
commanders have halted for the
purpose Of receiving the delega-
tions from the Khan sent out to
sue the place. That unfortunate
potentate is at war with his two
brothers right at home, and they
are anxious to see tn g city in the
hands ofthe enemy.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1873-06-05


levy specific taxes upon corpora
tions which neglect or refuse to
make reports as required by law.
An act providing that amend
ments made to the articles OF as
sociation of companies organized
under the general law, at any reg.
ular meeting of said company,
when executed and filed shall
have the same force and effect as
though included in and made a
part of the original articles of as
sociation.
An act requiring the Commits
sioner of the State Land Office to
give a public notice of the restor-
alton OF reserved forfeited lands
to market, by advertising for four
successive weeks in a newspaper
published in the county where
such lands are situated.
An act to punish any person
who shall be interested in the
management of, or receive money
for the admission of persons into,
any place used for the purpose of
fighting or batting amin is or
birds.
An act punisliing by a fine not
less than $40 nor more than 500,
or Imprisonment in the county
j,il until such fine shall be paid,
any person who shall knowingly
sell, deliver, or bring to be man :
ufacturcd, adulterated milk, or
milk of sick or diseased animals
or cows fed upon the refuse Of
distilleries, or upon any other sub
stance deleterious to milk.
An act providing tina: no per-
son shall hunt or kill wild elk,
buck, doe, or fawn,. except in the
months of October, November
and December or each year; or
kill any wild turkey except in the
months of September, October.
November and December; or kill
any woodcock until after the 5th
of July of each year; or any prai-
rie chicken, pinna.ed grouse, ruff
fled grouse commonly called par
fridge or pleasantly wood, teal, or
mallard ducks until after the first
Of September of each year.
A law forbidding the fishing
with spears, seines, trap nets, dip.
nets, pound-nets, or any species of
continuous nets, during the months
Of March, April, May and June,
in all the waters of tho State of
Michigan, excepting the great
lakes and their connecting rivers.
An act amending the law rela-
tive to Fire and Marine Insurance
Companies transacting business
IN this State, requiring such COM
panies.to have a capital of $780,
900, with shares of not less than
S25 nor more than $50 each.
The capital stock may be increas-
ed by a vote of two-thirds of the
stockholders 10 not more than ST..
600, 900; and any company is for
bidden to commence business in
this State until agreements have
been entered into for insurance
with two hundred applicants, the
premiums of which shall amount
to not less than $25, 900, of which
at least $4,000 shall have been
faid in, in actual cash and the re-
mainder secured by notes Of SOL
vent parties.
An act amending the law for
the incorporation of institutions of
learning, allowing any number OF
persons not less than five to be-
come a corporation to establish
college, seminary, academy, or
other institution Of learning. For
the establishment Of a college ii
requires stock, legacics, bcquests,
to the amount Of $50, 900, and for
a seminary, academy, or other in.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1873-06-05

WHEN is the most dangerous
.iine to visit in the country9 when
the trees are shooting and the bul !
-rushes out.