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Diminishing, Md.
When man has borne the burden and
heat of the day, he lies down weary at
Oventide, on his resting place, to gather
strength for renewed labor but there are
t,co places of rest, in which man is laid by
other men, aud these are the cradle and
the coffin.
The former is the place of rest at his
entrance into the world the latter, at his
departure from it.
However different the cradle and coffin
may be, they have nevertheless much sim
ilarity with each other, in regard to their
destination.
The cradle is prepared by the loving
mother, that the babe may stretch out its
tiny limbs and rest. On its face beams
the peace and heavenly joy of an angel.
1t knows nothing of the misery of this
earth, and the cares Of this life.
What kind of resting place is the
coffin 1t also receives man for sleep,
the sleeper rests also in it, free from the
hardships Of earth. Only this sleep is
sleep of long, long duration, and no earth
ly morn rouses the roster to awakening.
On the cradle and the coffin are shed
the tears of the bystanders. On the cradle
falls the tears fjoy of the parents, and on
the coffin the mourners' tears. At both
places of rest, prayers are offered.
Trust in Gods mercy chases care from
the mother heart at the cradle of the dar-
ling, and the same trust dries the tears at
the coffin of the departed ones.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-01-20
Select poetrp.
A MoNODY.
ny FATHER RYAN.


90, dowa where the sea waves are kissing the shore,
And ask of them why do they Slghg
The poets have asked them a thousand times DER
But they're kissing the shore as they've kissed It be.
FORE
And they re sigAag to-day and they'll sigh evermorei
ASK them what ails them 7-they win not reply,
But they'll sigh on forever and never tell why.
"Why does your poetry sound like sigh p
The waves will not answer you-neither shall I,
co. stand on the beach OF the boundlcss deep,
When the night stars are cleaning on high,
And hear how the bIllows are mourning In sleep,
on the low lying strand by the surge'bcAten steep
They are moaning forever whenever they Sweep
Ask them what ails them G--they never eply;
They moan and so sadly, but will not tell why.
swhy does your poetry sound like sigh 2"
The billows won't answer you-ncithcr shall l.
Go list to the breeze at the waning OF day,
Z. when II passes and murmurs Goodbye =
The dear little breczei how 1t wishes To say
Where the flowers are in bloom-whcre the singin 9
birds play
How Il sigGs when It flies on It's wcarisomc way
Ask It what ails ~ twill not reply;
,fpS voice is a sad onc--it never told why
"why does your poetry sound like sigh2"
Thy breeze will not answer you-neithcr shall /,
60. watch the wild blasts as they spring from their
lair
when the shout Of the storm rcnds the sky;
They rush DER the earth and they ride through the
air
And they blight with their breath all that's lovely
M and fair;
And they sroon like the ghosts in the land Of de-
sps1;-
Ask them NAzGa tls them? they never reply;
Their yoees are mournful, they viii not tell why
''Nhy does your poetry sound like a sigh %
Hhe blasts viii not answer you-neither shall !.
%, stand on the rlyulcts lily .fringed side.
or list where the rivers rush by;
The streamlets which forest trees shadow and hide
And the rivers, that roll in their oceanward tide,
Are moaning forever, wherever they glide
Ask them what ails them they will not reply
Dn sad.volced, they flow but they never tell why.
+ "why does your poetry sound like a sigh7"
Ear;h's streams will not answer you-neIthCr shall
When the shadows Of twilight are grey on the hill
And dark where the low valleys lie,
90 list to the voice Of the wild whippoorwill,
That sings when the songs Of its sisters are still.
And walls through the darkness so sadly and shr
Ask It what aIs ~ 1t viii not reply
ID walls sadas eycr-it never tells why
"why does your poetry sound like II sigh7"
Tho bird will not answer you-neither shall |,
Go list to the voice Of earth air and sea,
Aud the voices that sound In the sky;
Their songs may be joyful To some but 10 me
There's Il sigh in each chorl and a sigh In each key
And thousands Of sighs swell their grand melody;
Ask them what ails them they will not reply
They sigh-sigh f0reycr-but never tell why.
"why does your poetry sound like sghf"
Tho voices won't answer you-neithcr WIN I,
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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-01-20
Frost Bitten.


Frost bite is the result Of blood becom-
ing SO cold as not to circulate. When
limb or any part Of the body is frozen it
loses all sensibility aud the skin becomes
white; as soon as this is noticed, rub it
gently with snow; the next best is ice wa
ter, for that is slightly warmer than the
frozen part and thus changes the temper
ature by very slow degrees; keep it in cold
water until the feeling returns, and for
two or three minutes later, then add lit
tie warm water, and in two or three min
utes little more, rubbing tho part gently
with the hand SO as to promote the circu-
lation. If q person seems to be nearly
frozen to death, remove all the clothing
and cover the whole person, excepting the
mouth and nose in snow; if this cannot be
had, use ice water containing Jumps of ice;
after remaining few moments, long
enough to have some sensibility, take out
the body and wipe it with cloths dipped in
cold water until the muscles begin to re-
lax, then remove to cold bed, cover the
body over, and with warm hands under
the cover patiently rub the whole surface,
for hours If necessary; two or three per-
sons might be rubbing at the same time,
in order to get up circulation If signs
Of life appear, give an injection Of cnnphor
water and put few drops Of spirits Of
camphor on the tongue. As soon as the
person can notice things, give teaspoon
full of strong tea or coffee, and after a
while give half cup hot, at time; not
only parents, but all young persons ought
to know these things. Two winters ago,
a young gentleman advised young lady,
who was returning from skating with feet
benumbed with cold, to put them In warm
water as soon as she returned home; she
did so with one foot, which had to be
| taken off.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-01-20

In all Buddhist temples tall and broad
leayed lily stands directly on the front of
the altar. Its idea is as beautiful as its
workmanship, 1t represents that just as
the pure white flower may grow out Of
the mire and filth, and blossom into love-
illness, so may the heart of man raise
itself above the wickeduess and corruption
of the world unto a state Of spotless purity.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-01-20

Fiitythousaud elephants are killed every
year to furnish the ivory worked up in
England alone. The best ivory comes
from Zanzibar, the silyer-gray from regions
south of the equator, and tho fayorite or
uamental material from Siam.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-01-20

Books are the legacies that genius
leaves to mankind, TO be delivered down.
from generation to generation, as presents
to the posterity Of those who are yet an
born.---Addisoa. ...
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-01-20

In the Himalayas trees grow at the
height Of II 800 feet, and there are often
forests just below this line. In the Andes
the growth Of the trees ends at 2,130
feet, in the Alps it ends on an average at
6,400 feet but il is stated that specimens
Of trees are found above 1000 feet. In
the Himalayas there is no grass vegetation
above l5,4O0 feet, but the pasture grounds
in Thibet are known to extend over an
elevation Of from $4,000 to 16, 800 feet.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-01-20

The best days Of mans life are those
in which he effects the most good.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-01-20

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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-01-20

"Worthy books are not companions
they are solitudes; we loose ourselves in
them and all our cares. n-BaiIcv.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-01-20
For the Democratic Aaroeate.
The Cradle and the Coffin.

Translated from the German by MARY E. MooREs,
ofFinksburg, Md.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-28
STATE NEWS,

The Wing says that the friends of Mr. Charles
Gould of East Corinth. received information on
Friday that he was severely wounded in a recent
engagement with the Innians in Montana Terri
tory, where be is IN the regular army. He was
wounded in the side, and his friends are waiting
further news with great anxiety.
Mr.. a. j. Phipps the new School Superintend-
ent of Lewiston, has arrived, and entered upon
his duties.
Business is rather dull at the shoe factory in
Norway. Only about one half the usual number
OF hands are now employed.
The Fairfield Chronicle tells the following A
certain trader in Skowhegan recently failed in
business and, agreeable to an appointment. met
his creditors in the Office of his attorney to ad.
just settlement with them by paying percent
age on each claim. During the conversation that
ensued the officer who was present ventured to
ask the merchant if his assets would not warrant
an offer of 90 per cent, whereupon the merchant
naively replied. That's too much; they are only
paying about % per cent, and | cant pay more
than others do.
S. ID. Warren 4 Co., at Cumberland Mills, are
to build an iron bridge across the river between
their paper mills and machine shops.
Mr.. J. Fl. Files graduate of Colby Universit,
at the last commencement, and leading literary
editor of the Colby Echo for the past year, ha,
position ON the Portland Advertiser.
The following are the recent business changes
in this State:
:, Boothbay-J. H. & A. II. Pinkham, grocers
dis.
Gardiner-H. X. Newbcrt, boots and shoes.
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Notes from the Camp Ground.

SATuRDAI-SINTH DAY.
r. Wesley Dunn of Watervle, presided at the
tabernacle meeting last evening, which was espec-
tally for the rcfoimnd men. He congratulated the
audience that their interest continued universe al
through so long series of meetings RE spoke
eloquently in favor of temperance.
Frank Kenrick of Fairfield, hoped all these diff.
ferent kinds of efforts would work for the COM
mon good. The saving of one man would be- a
sufficient compensation for the work of these
meetings.
MIR. German OF Boston, was determined in the
cause he had espoused. lie made an eloquent ap.
peal for signatures to the pledge.
MIR. Thomas of Gardiner, said we must work a.
individuals Advocated legal suasion if mora
would not suffice.
Mrs Crossman made an earnest appeal for the
Woman's Crusade. She spoke many wise words
of encouragement
Mr.. Robinson conld see great change in the
kennebec Valley. People were more orderly al
campmeetlngs now than formerly. This meeting
had awakened luke warm people and therefore j.
doing vast amount of good.
Some call him radical, but he could not be toe
radical. We must not expect too much from re
formed men.
Mr. Spencer who reft rmed since he came upor
the ground, spoke of his good intentions anc
would keep the pledge.
Mr. Clark ofDresden, saw aronnd him his broth
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RUSSIA vs. TURKEY.
The Battle at Shipka
Pass.
THE TURKS DRIVEN AT THE Bay.
UNET'S POINT.
TIE RUSSIANS DENY TURK
ISL SUCCESS.
Result Of 81 -uIL.a,s
Battle.
THE LOSS HEAVY I'd BOTH
ARMIES.
Result OF 81 .urt.a, :.
Battle.

LONDON, August 81 The continuation of the
News correspondents description of Fridays bat
tie in Shipka Pass, shows the central peak of the
Turksh position carried with the bayonet by
the Russians, part of the troops who accomplished
this being led by Gen. Radetzky in person. The
Turks endeavored to retske it, but were repulsed,
thus clearing bis flank. Radetzky also pushed
back the Turks front,
The Turks will doubtless renew the attack to-
morrow, Sunday, with fresh troops, probably both
IN front and on the TANKS.
They are reported pressing on through the
country and difficult pass the east side Of Ship
ka, leading down TO Triavna, but knew Grand
Duke Nicholas ordered brigade to that point
with more troops to follow, also that reinforce
ments are streaming on to Sbpka.
The position of Radetzky has broken the dan
gerous pressure on his TANKS. All danger is not
yet over. but the atmosphere looks much clearer.
The Russian loss Friday was 800 killed and
wounded.
a despatch to the Daily News from Kuruk Oar
of the 10Th, says the Turks took Kezltepe, but in
attempting to take Kurnk Dsla they were entirely
defeated. Russian Generals komarof and Tchav-
schevaZ were wounded
The Telegraph prints sensational telegram
from Pers alleging that Gladstone has written let
tiers to Greek merchants in Constantinople, urging
the Greeks to unite with Sclavs in an attack on
the Turks.
A Belgrade despatch to the Times says there
are very strong indications that Sefvia i'll again
try her fortune of the war. The district officials
received orders not to give up their passports to
any miltlamen who wish to go to the interior
abroad. There are uninterrupted daily communi-
cations with the Russian headquarters.
The Moscow Gazette announces that the re-
moval from the administration of Bulgaria is imi-
nent.
A telegram from Erzeroum the Doth inst, reaf-
frming the defeat of the Russians at Kizitlepe and
San Baton, says that renewed fighting issimmi
nent.
Russian reintorcements continue to arrive at
AleSandrople. 1900 men and As guns have
reached Erwan.
| The News from Constantinople announcing the
capture of several forts IN Shipka Pass, is up to
present Information unfounded.
The following official is published According
to the latest news from headquarters, our troops
had not yielded an inch of their position in the
ShiPka Pass.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, August %. Up 10 II o'clock
A. NJ, no official despatch had been received con-
tIming the announcement telegraphed by the
Governor of Adranople that Suleiman Pacha had
captured Shipka Pass.
NEW YORK, August q. Cable specials state
the battle Of kuruk Dsra on the 25th, lasted all
day, and for fourteen hours the attack was con-
tinued. The Turks attempted to flank the Rus
sian defense, but the latter under Gen. Melikoff,
defeated them IN every attempt. Losses on both
| sides very heavy. The Turks retreated at night
| fall.
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MASSACHUSETTS,.
Bold Robbery.

BusToN, August 27. The Herald says Three
years ago IL. Cocnno began business in this city,
as diamond cutter and polisher in connection with
a branch office in New York. Business increas-
ing some three months since, he took into partner
ship Samuel Ii. Hegla Of New York, and employed
his cousin b. J. Hegla as cutter.
4 week ago Sunday Samuel Hogs went to
PAiladelphia with several valuable diamonds.
On Friday last he wrote to Colienno to come to
Philadelphia at once. Important business.
Colienno failed to find him and suspecting mis-
chief returned TO this city and found that the
safe had been opened in his absence, and ten
thousand dollars worth of diamonds and bonds,
and large amount of jewelry taken. Both fled
and took the steamer for Liverpool.
Marine News.
The steamer Richmond sailed from Norfolk for
Boston to-day, to go out of commission.
struck by Lightning.
Lightning struck the tall tower of the Boot
mill at Lowell, this afternoon, and demolished the
upper window and other slight damage.
Found.
The body of Frank N. Jackson, who was
drowned near Gloucester, llth inst. was found
this morning oil Kettle Island.
Camp Meeting.
The fourteen annual session of the Hcddipg
Campmeetng, commenced to day.
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NallOWrll lOral Nrms.

Rev. Nj. LeLacheur, pastor of the Methodist
church in this city, returned from his vacation on
Saturday last with health in good degree re-
stored. He otiicia,ed in hi. own pulpit o Sab
bath afternoon.
Rev. Mr.. Kctcham is supply ing the South Con-
EDUCATIONAL church in this city, for the present,
and his rvicss may, perhaps, be secured as per-
manent pastor.
As usual in such cases, the disturbance referred
to in this city on Friday night last, was largely
caused by odt OF town parties.
Many Of the temporary sojourners on Squirrel
Island sre returning 10 their homes once more,
with the glow of health upon their sun-bronzed
checks.
Classical and public school students, after en-
joying the ii summer vacation viii soon resume
their places FOR ano her working term.
Our coal dealers are laying in an abundant sup
ply of the best quality of coal the market affords
Rates a,r u re than usually low.
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u. S, Marshal's Office.

PORTLAND, August Goth, 1877.
nISTRlCT OF MAINE, SIS: This is to give no.
~ tice, that the l7th day of August, A. ID.
1877, a warrant in Bankruptcy was issued against
the Estate OF Augustus 5. Tuck of Fayctte, in the
County of Kennebec, and State of Maine, who has
been adjudged a Bankrupt on his own petition,
ied in the District Court for said district August
18th, 4. D. 1877 that the payment of any debts,
and delivery OF any property belonging to said
Bankrupt, to him or for his use, and the transfer
of any property by him are forbidden by law that
a me- ting of the Creditors of said Bankrupt, to
prove their debts, and to choose one or more AS
signees OF his Estate, Will be held at q Court of
Bankruptcy to be holden at the Court House in
Augusta, 10 said District, before John w. May,
Esq, Register, on the INN day of september, x.
ID. 1871, at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
S. s. MARBLE,
L. s. Marshal, as Messenger for said district.
aug22& lgtSW
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DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES, FOR
THE DISTRICT OF MAINE,
n the matter OF George Il. staples
and William IL. Staples individ- In
ually, and members of the
firm ofGeo b. 4. VIM. fl. staples Bankruptcy.
OF Belgrade in said District.
Bankrupts.
At Portland, in said District, on the 18th day of
August, A. ID. 1871.
DIS RIOT OF MAINE, IS.
said alleged bankIupts have proposed compo-
sition of % per centum TO each OF their firm credi
tors, and the said George ID. Staples compos ltIon
OF So per centum to each of his individual credit
tors, and TIE said William H. Staples compost
ton OF % per centum to each of his individual
creditors, and meeting OF the creditors of said
alleged bankrupts has been ordered, and will be
held the Office of John w. May, Register in the
Court House at Augusta, in the County of keDne-
bee, on the 5th day of September, A. D. 1917, at 10
O'Clock A. NJ, to consider the said propositions AS
provided by Rule NXNVf OF General Orders in
Bankruptcy. Petition OF said meeting hled the
18th day of August, a. d. le7I.
WIN. PREBLE,
Clerk of the L. S. District Court, for the District
Maine. 3b3W
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The NEST miserable beings in the world are
those sufierIn-, from Dyspepsia and Liver Com
paint.
More 'Aan venty five PER cent. of Inc people
ia the United States are afflicted with these two
disease and their effects: such as Sour Stomach
SEX Headache, lIabitual Costveness, Palpta,ion
of the Heart, heartburn, Waer-brash, gnawing
and buInln- pains at The pit of the Stomach, Vel
low Skin, Coated Tongue aud disagreeable taste
in the mouth, coming up OF food after eating, low
spirits, &c. ito to your Druggist and get Is ct
bottle of August Flower or Sample Bottle for
10 cents. Try 1.-Two doses will relieve you.
june21 tcoo ,SWf
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PORTLAND, August 2Oth, ISL.
nISTRlCT OF MAINE, IS This is to give no.
- tice, that on the 18th day ofAugus A. ID. 1877.
warrant in Bankruptcy was issued against
he estate of George WashbuFn of Waterville,
IN the County of kennebec, and State of Maine,
who has been adjudged Bankrupt, on his own
petition, filed in the District Court for said District
August Is, A. D. 1877, that the payment of any BITS
fer OF any property by him, are forbidden by law.
That meeting of the Creditors ofthe said Bank
rup., to prove their debts, and to choose one or
more Assignees of his Estate will be held at "a
Court of Bankruptcy to be holden at the Court
House in Augusta, in said District, before John
W. May Esq, Register on the fifth day of Sep.
e Iber, a. ID. 1877, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ.
S. 5. MARBLE,
U. $. Marshal, as Messenger for said District.
Ii
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TEXAS.
The Border Troubles

WASHINGTON, August q. A telegram from
Gen. Hubbard OF Texas, states there IL no truth
in the report that the commander of Texas troops
was instru cted to pursue Mexican marauders into
Mexico, and arrest them wherever they be found !;
he also denies the story that % 600 are being
raised in Texas to invade Mexico, and says the
instructions to Capt. Hall, commanding troops,
are that he shall contne his operations TO Texas,
and when criminals succeed in escaping to Mexico
the fact shall be reported that they may be extra
dltpd
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Chicago Produce Market.

Chicago, August q. 1871.
ELDUR-Extra spring 81 75as so
WHEAT-NO.2 spring l. ssi 1000, cash l0ti4 "a
-; August 95ai Sept. o., No. 8. s6l,a
40 Co; rejected, ia -
CORN-No. q mixed, ~ rash 42l, Aug, Az,
Sept. 43s.
OATS sc. sash, 23l4c sept; 2i'. August.
RYE-No. 2, 52% ).
BARLEY-No.2 spring, -aG7c
PORK - Cash, Il sj-al2 80 -. July, II )
August, - A..
LARD Cash SO cash. lO--as Is ., July
August IS -a9.4l1,
BULK MEAro--shouIders. 5'ta94c; short rit
sides, 71si C; short clear rib =, I c.
WHISkEY-Western, | o. -.
FREIGHIS -Corn to Buffalo, Sc, wheat do,
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District Court of the United States,
District of Maine.
In the matter of


Jonathan X. Ryerson, ; In Bankruptcy
Bankrupt
VNIilc is to give notice that petition has been
i presented to the Court this 9th day of july
1871 by Jonathan X. Ryerson, of WINSTON, in said
District, Bankrupt, praying that he may be de-
creedto have q full discharge from all his debts
pIovabe under the Bankrupt Act and upon
reading said petition it is ORDERED by the Court
that hearing be had upon the same ON the
first Monday of October. A. D., 1871, before
the Court in Portland, in said District, at 10
o'clock A. NJ. and that notice thereofbe published
in the Daily kennebec Journal, and Daily Port
land Advertiser, newspapers printed in said Dis
trict, once a week for three successive weeks and
once in the Weekly kennebec Journal and Port
land Advertiser the last publication to be thirty
days at least before the day OF hearing and
that all creditors who have proved their debts,
and other persons in interest, may appear at said
time and place, and show cause, Ii any they
have, why the prayer of said petition should not
be granted.
VIM. p. PREBLE,
Clerk of District Court for said District.