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The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1879-10-07
Revolutionary Recollections.

THE FOLLOWING Revolutionary
i story, while it exhibits the spirit of
our young men in the war for inde-
pendence, shows also the discrimination
and prudence of Washington. 1t is
copied from the OlSve Branch, published
in Boston, and edited with ability:
When on a tour to the West, met
with the subject of this treatise at Utica,
New York. The grateful remembrance
of the soldiers of the Revolution by our
country, became the subject of CONVEX
sation. After there had been an inter-
change of opinion among us, Mr.. Ban
croft observed that he had applied to
Congress for a pension, but owing to the
circumstance that his name had been
stricken off the roll before he had served
nine months, to serve General Washing
ton in more hazardous relation, he
could not obtain it; although he thought
his circumstances and his claims for con-
sideration were as great as any soldiers.
He then related the following history of
his life:
was born in Woburn, north of Bos-
ton. At the age of fourteen was sent to
Boston and put behind counter. l was
warmly attached to the Whig cause, and
at the age of sixteen was obliged to leave
the town. I then enlisted in the army
as soldier for three years. studiously
endeavored to understand my duty in
my new relation, and thought was a
proficient, at least, as much so as other
soldiers. One day Immediately after.
Washington's arrival at Brooklins, I was
detailed by the officer of the day among
the guard. 1t SO happened that was
placed as sentinel before the Generals
quarters at nine o'clock. About o'clock,
the Generals carriage drove up, which 1
kneY as a soldier, but not as a sentinel.
hailed the driver:
g Who comes there ?''
He was answered, "General Wash
ington."
"Who is General Washington Y''
He replied
The Commander of The American
Army"
81 don't know him; advance and
give the countersign."
The driver put his head within the car
riage, and then came and gave the coun-
tersign.
"The countersign is right, replied.
General Washington can now pass. /"
The next morning the officer of the
guard came to me and said:
''.General Washington has command
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They were washed and dressed and
provided with good supper and beds.
The next morning they went into the
school-room with the children. Mary
was the name of the little girl whose
chances for better things the Judge
thought small. During the forenoon
the teacher said to Mr.. T., in REFER
ence to her, " never saw child like
that. 1 have tried for an hour TO get
smile and have failed.'
Mr.. T-said afterwards, himself, that
her face was the saddest that he had
ever seen-sorrowful beyond expression,
yet she was very little girl, only five
or six years old.
After school he called her into bis Office
and said pleasantly, Mary, I've lost
my little pet. 1 used TO have little
girl here that would wait on me, and sit
on my knee, and loved her very much.
A kind lady and gentleman have adopt
ed her; and / should like for you to
take her place, and be my pet now.
Will you?"
A gleam of light fitted over the poor
child's face, as she began to understand
him. He gave her ten cents, and told
her she might go to store near by and
get some candy. While she was out he
took two or three newspapers, tore them
into pieces, and scattered them about the
room. When she returned in few
minutes he said to her: Mary, will
you clear up my office a little for me
and pick up those papers, and make it
look nice ~
She went to work with will. A little
more of this kind of management-in in
fact, treating her as a kind father
would-wrought the desired result. She
went into the school-room after dinner
with so changed a look and bearing that
the teacher was astonished. The child's
face was absolutely radiant. She went
to her and said
Mary, what is it? What makes you
look SO happy ?"
"Oh, I've got some one to love me !"
the child answered earnestly, as if it
were heaven come down to earth.
That was all the secret. For want of
love that little ones life had been so
cold and desolate that she had lost child
hoods beautiful faith and hope. She
could not at first believe in the reality
of kindness or joy for her. 1t was the
certainty that some one had loved her
and desired her affection that lighted
the child's soul and glorified her face.
Mary has since been adopted by wealthy
people, and lives in a beautiful bone
but more than all its beauty and comfort
running like golden thread through it
all, she still finds the love of Der adopted
father and mother.
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" Somebody Loves Me-

TWO or three years ago the Superin-
i tendent of the Little Wanderers
Home received cne morning a request
from the Judge that he would come up
to the court house. He complied di-
rectly, and found there group of seven
little girls, ragged dirty and forlorn,
beyond what even he was accustomed
to see. The Judge, pointing to them
utterly homeless and friendless,) said;
Mr.. T, can you take any of
these 2"
Certainly, I can take them all" was
the prompt reply.
"Alll What in the world can you do
with them 2"
Eli make women of them.n
The Judge singled out one, even worse
in appearance than the rest, and asked
again, " What can you do with that
opeYn
I'll make woman of her." Mr..
T repeated. firmly and hopefully.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1879-10-07
HOME.

Home will be just what we make it,
Clothed in sorrow or in joy;
Love, if pure-no power can break 1t,
Nor its peaceful life annoy.
Darkness always gathers strongest
Where loves power is little known;
There its shadow dwells the longest,
AS tyrant on throne.
Pleasant words at home returning,
Bring kind answers back again;
Each from each be ever bearing
Love is its bright golden chain.
oh how grand arrayed in beauty,
When loves power guides all at home;
AS sentinel on duty,
II remains-whate'er may come.
Loving hearts are ever ready
To add pleasures every day;
BY their life power, firm and steady,
Blessing all within their way.
May loves sun be ever shining,
In each home o'er all the land;
By its mystic grace entwining
Heart to heart and hand to heart
Flowing onward as river;
In its silent majesty;
Gods true presence to deliver
Hearts and homes from misery.
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Do Not Get Into AnybOdy's Way.

Paul wished the Thessalonians topray
that he might be delivered from "un-
reasonable" men; ami the margin of
our English Bible makes them 4" absurd"
men. Both of these kind of men exist
in these days; and they often get in the
minister's way. But the Greek word
means literally "out of places" and it
is worth while to remember that every
man who is out of his own place is pret-
ty sure to be in somebody else's way.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1879-10-07

NO Grec1an In their celeDraIeu games
exerted himself more than / did. l
found one of the three was near match
for me. When came to the sentinel,
he was not more than six rods behind
me. / gave the countersign without
much ceremony and the man turned
ON his heels and fled. l went to the
Generals quarters, and on presenting
his letter said:
Here is the letter you gave me-"
and then related the above story to
him.
He told me might retire, and need
not call on him again, till he should
give me notice. He strictly charged
me, when in company or in camp, to
make myself a stranger to the move
ments of friend or foe, never to enter
any dispute about the war or the army,
but always be an inquirer.
In about week the General sent for
me and repaired to his quarters at the
usual hour. He inquired if 1 was ever
down on what was then called Cam
bridge Neck. told him L had been
there twice. He then handed me
letter, as usual, and said;
eco to the lower house, and enter the
front door, and when you enter the
room, If there be more than one person
present, sit down and make yourself
stranger. When all have gone out of
the room but one, then get up, and
walk across the room repeatedly, after
you have passed and repassed, he will
take letter out of his pocket and
present it to you, and as he is doing this,
you must take this letter out of your
pocket and present it to him. 1 charge
you not to speak to him on the peril of
your life. 1t is important that you
observe this"
/ went to the house, and on entering
the room / found but one man in it,
and he was at the corner of the room.
He rose on my entering. L Immediately
commenced my travel across the room,
and at the same time, cycling him atten-
lively. The third time passed, he put
his hand into his pocket, took letter
out, and extended it to wards me-
With his other hand he took hold of
my letter, and i did the same with his.
then retired with bow, and returned
to the General. We two could well
recognize each other, though we were
not allowed to speak.
This mode of communication contin-
ued for some time.
One evening as this man was present
ing his letter, he whispers to me, tell
General Washington the British are
coming out on the Neck tomorrow at
two o'clock.
The General started and inquired,
"was it the same person you received
the letters from before ?"
Yes, SIR"
Then saying, " stop here until re-
turn" he took his hat and cane, and
locked the door after him. He was
gone nearly an hour and half.
When he returned, he said, " / do not
know that 1 shall need your services
any more, you will continue about the
encampment; and will allow you the
same pay you have now"
Having nothing to do, L had the curl
osity to ramble about the army and
vicinity, to find the man who whispered
to me, but never saw him. Whether
that whisper was fatal to him 1 know
not. The injunction OH me was par
amount to it, in case of disobedience.
I continued with the army till they left
Cambridge, and then was discharged.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1879-10-07

ear Calumny and detraction are but
sparks which, if you do not blow them,
will go out themselves.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1879-10-07

~ Other mems palms are easily borne.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-22

60 to the Eb5it:-Houso drug store for beautiful
holiday presents.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-22

-Twcnty-nine tramps lodged in the station.
| houses Saturday night
The only Turkish thot air. Bath IN the city 500
| Il Street. near Judiciary Square DR.. II. H. Bovee
"A marriage license has been issued to Edward
Williams and Annie Bottle, both Of Bladensburg
Not the only hot air. but the largest and finest
| Turkish bath rooms south of New York city ut 905
Z street northwest
| s.. Guggcnhcimor will buy secondhand clothes,
&C. at PSI Seventh street southwest Orders by mail
| promptly attended to.
The best Vienna bread In the city can be OBJ
tnincd only at f. Freunds, 702 Ninth street north
west also confectionery.
The police made fllty-sevcn arrests during the
twenty-iour hours ending at s o'clock yesterday
morning. Sixteen Of them were only locked up
until sober"
MIR, William Young, late chief prooEreader Of
The Government Printing Oncc, died last satur-
day. The funeral will take place to- day at o'clock
from the E-strect Baptist church.
The H. H. r. Register for 1879 has been issued
IN very neat form rejecting much credit upon the
society aud especially upon the editors, Mcssrs L.
NJ Cuthbert, Albion X. Paris, J. L. Rediern and
Benjamin Miller, ir.
Two young white boys, named John Kaiser and
Edgar McKcnnn. were arrested by Sergeant Heilner
and Officer Jones saturday night while attempting
TO cut the glass out Of the handsome show case In
front of the Palais Royal.
The pupils of the Metropolitan Seminary and
kindergarten Will give Christmas entertainment
&C Tallmadge Hall on Tuesday evening att o'clock
IRON glance at the programme II can be said
that the entertainment will be a most enjoyable
affair.
"A horse attached to business wagon belonging
TO G. w. Thorn Il Co., on Ninth street northwest
ran away from the front of their store Saturday
evening, and running Into carriage, damaged
the latter vehicle considerably. The runaway horse
was soon rescued
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-22

The Great Boston shoe Auction House,
No. i9l Pennsylvania avenue has the largest as
sortment of ladies' misses and childrens shoes "a
select from In the city All tastes cun be suited.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-22

FoR holiday presents go to Julius Lansburgh's
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-22

or the many attractions which will during tho
holidays be presented to our citizens and their
visiting friends, there IL mono that will be more
inviting and Instructive than tho Carnival OF the
Nations by little children at the Bercan Baptist
church, Eighteenth west OF l. street northwest,
commencing Tuesday evening next and continue
ing during the week, The arrangements nre Of the
most elaborate kind and when fully completed
will rival Oriental splendOr. The large auditorium
Of the church has for the occasion been converted
into garden. The ripping water, bearing upon
is sparkling bosom a swan, natural 10 life, IN an
artificial lake. Is only one Of the many novelties
presented The platform Is converted into flower
kingdom frou which emerge' at given times
fairies bedecked In all their tabled splendor. In
the centre and around the room looms up, in luNu-
Tlous elegance elevated dals with convenient ap'
purtcnances for the dspl0y Of choice and assorted
articles for useful ana ornamental purposes. The
children 100 IN number have been selected with
great care and will act seryltors upon the guest
lAeir costumes arc oil new and rich. The whole
Is under the control of Mr.. Thomas w. Hunser
drawing teacher IN the Pu1lic schools, who has
spared neither tinp nor expense In his efforts ia
make II the most elaborate affair Of the Kind ever
witnessed IN this city.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-22

At the annual meeting OF the Columbia Typo
graphical Union, No. lOi, Saturday night the fol.
lowing officers were elected William II. Ramsey.
president; L. J. Klopfer vice president; Adrian VI
Jones, recording and corresponding secretary;
William Briggs, financial secretary; William H.
Jones, treasurer James j. Lackcv, sergeant.at arms
W. II. Sweeney, 4. W. Clark and Samuel Halde.
man, delegates to international convention. One
OF the candidates for the vioe-presidency. Mr. B. r.
Chisholm. is II colorod man He received lS6 votes
while his successful opponent received 3Il.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-22

Messrs BARLEY, Southland 4 Hay have entered
suit for William X. Reese against William Turne
and James Coyle claiming 5000 damages FOL
financial injuries alleged to have been suffered b!
the complainant through number of transactions
with the defendants In horse dealing. The plain
tin purchased twelve horses of these pHrticc r5
$500, and subsequently found the animals not a!
recommended, aud suit is brought to recover tht
difference between .ae actual value aud fame!
price Paid.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-22

HOLIDAY novelties at Douglass Ninth street.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-22

NJ. GoLDsrEIN, tobacconlst GIL Pennsylvania
avenue.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-22

BEAUTIFUL holiday articles at Douglass Ninth
street.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-22

FOR NOBBY ULsTERS GO TO EISEMAN
BROS. COR. SEVENTH AND IT,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-22

The largest and finest assortment of smokers ar
ticleS south Of New York consisting of fine meer
Schaum pipes. cigar tubes, cigarette tubes cigni
cases match safes, Turkish, French. German aut
domestic pipes of all descriptions. suitable for holt
day presents, at w. $. Horizons, No. ij5 Pennsyl
Yania avenue northwest.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-22

There Is a mine Of wealth for tho people IN War
ncrs Safe Pills; for health Is wealth. and nothing 50
contributes 20 the health OF large cluss Of people
as those pills, As laxative and regulator Of The
bowels and cure for bilious troubles and malaria
! hey surpass all other remedies
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-22
CITY ITEMS.
Congress Water.

tt superiority as a cathartio and alternative con-
sists In II. entire freedom from everything bitter
acid or crude that produces headache, Internal
| soreness, and tends 70 destroy tho mucous meu-
blRne. All mineral waters that are dangerous irrl
tauts may be known by an acid aler.tastu
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-22

A sewing machine Is appreciated by every lady
Cali no OuUGuheimers 52s Ninth street, corner Of /
northwest and make your selections.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-22

The best wine in the country, that took the high.
est premium at the Centennial is Speer's Yort
Grape Wine, which has become so celebrated.
This wine and his p. j Brandy are now being used
by physicians everywhere, who rely upon them as
being the purest aud best sold by Druggists.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-22

Suffrage for the District
Theatre Comquo-kit Carson, IT,
FOrd's Opera .lIOuse-Alico Oates
James s. TOpham, A25 seventh street.
Louisiana Lottery C0mpanys Drawings.
Notloc-Aluual Fire insurance Company.
National Theatre-Rlce Eyaugelinc Combira
Messrs. N. W. CALI. Bro & Co., llO7 Pennsylvania
avenue,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-22

WE HAVE REPL FINISHED OUR STOCK IN
EVERY DEPARTMENT FOR THE HOLIDAYS
EIsEMAN BROS, TAILoRS AND CLOTHIERs
COR. SEVENTH AND L.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-22

Ono Hundred Pairs Waterproof and Grail
Boots,
s2.s5 per pair, at sign red flag 4Ol Pennsylvania
avenue
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-22

CARPETS less than manufacturers prices. Stock
must be closed out, Best Lowell Ingrains, - cents
good lmgrans. 25, 81 aud so cents. Remnants sac
riiced. 100 Market Space
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-22
THE DOWNEY IMPR OWED
UTOMAIIC
SEW DIR VALVE TRAP.
NO HUMAN LIMITATION SHOULD BE
WITHOUT IN.

1t is q perfect seal against Sewer Gas and back
flow OF sewage. and furnishes the necessary ven.
ulation for house drainage.
Endorsed and highly recommended by Boards
of Health aud leading Scientists of this and other
cities.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-22
SaMlsbmry aud Eekert.

The twenty-six-hour pedestrian contes. between
Salisbury and Eckert, TO begin Mt DAD Fellows
Hall tomorrow night, is exciting much interes
among sporting men. \ EGt of 500 has been made
that Salisbury ~..i not beat his former record o
100 mllcj, Inc contest will begin ut o'clock ant
end al 10 o'clock Christmas eye,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-22
HOLIDAY Slipuers
For tho HOl,luyg.

In great variety for ladies' gonts and boys. A full
stock OF all other kinds OF footwear at 4. S. Gar
trells, 300 Seventh street, corner OF /.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-22

DURANGs Rheumatic Remedy will never dsap
point YOU If suffering with rheumatism.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-22

A BEAUTIFUL cut-glusS bottle filled with superio
cologne makes nm acceptable Christmas present
Go TO the Ebbitt House Drug Store and select from
lfty STYLES
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-22

LOVELY French Dolls at Douglass, Ninth stree
at lower prices than elsewhere.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-22
Pair Solitaire Diamonds,


weighing 70 carats, we'll matched unusual bri
liuncy, cxquisitely cut and perfect only 81 90
Jacobs Bros. 1920 Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-22
CHRIsrMAs TIME.
The National Republicans Holiday Dlrec



THE NATIONAL REruBtIc.S, a. usual. comes to
the aid Of lis readers by furnishing list Of houses
which 1t is best 10 patronze IN making holiday
purchases. These merchants arc good advertisers,
ana consequently Wide awake.
JACOBS BRorHtRs
THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN would not fully per-
form It's duty if II did not call the attention OF It's
readers to the great inducements to purchasers Of
holiday presents offered by the Jacobs Brothers,
No 1923 Pennsylvania avenue. II is surprising at
and silver and plated ware. Christmas presents,
ranging In price all the way from 81 to 81 90 can
OF the latest styles and best manufacture. dla:
mOnds, sllverware chains, lockets. Scarf-pius and
lewely ofoyery description is being constantly re-
plenished
DRUGS AND TOILET ARTICLES.
Mr. l. G. Bishop, By transferring his drug store TO
the corner Of Ninth aud II streets northwest Cfor-
merry Cooks Balm Of Life depot has filed n want
long existing In that ncghborhood. He not only
diSpcnscs the best OF drugs and medicines but
articles aud line OF luncy goods suitable for holi-
DAY gins. Believing that the purchaser wishes
nothing but the best OF its Kind, he has given par
ucuar attention In the selection of his stock and
can safely guarantee the excellence of everything
that he sells-be II drugs or fancy goods.
CHRISTMAS LUNURTEs.
c. :. OHarc Il Son. at 1918 Seventh street and the
corner Of Fourth aud II streets northwest, are in
the field for the holiday season with line of choice
groceries, which II would be difficult to excel
Among the articles for sale Now York cider. New
England rum aud new brand of American cham
payne are conspicuous In fact every table lux
ury suitable for Christmas can be found on his
shelves and ms his stock is large no is selling at
very small margin.
THE EBBITT HOUSE DRUG STORE.
There is no better place In the city to purchase
Christmas presents, such us toilet articles than X.
\. Helphenstine's Ebbitt House drug store, corner
Fourteenth and streets Nothing makes moro
acceptable present TO the fair sex than beautiful
cutYlass bottle filed with superior cologne. These
can be found at Hclphenstine's in q great variety
oil shapes also, most complete stock of toilet sets
ana other articles for bureau adjournment.
MARKRITER's HOLIDAY GIFTS
A visit to Markrters handsome store, No. COG Il
street, one door from Seventh street northwest
viii always be found full of pleasure. Ills art gal
lery Is filed with the choicest works, and his sales
room IS stocked with the handsomest goods in the
line of pictures, engrGvlngs, photographs, panels
frames, easels, chromOs, paintings and works of art
of all descriptions. The collection was selected
with great taste. Mr. MarkTitcr has madt special
preparations for the holidays Very neat and up
propriate holiday gifts can be selected from his
large assortment. Thousands of little notions
which help so much to beauty n home, are dis
played In tempting array.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-22

Louis spanier, Ii1O II Street northwest,
sells the finest rye and Bourbon WHISTLES in this
country.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-22

One Hundred Cases Mems Heavy Kip Boots
$3.50 to e and up at l. Rlcholds, lOl Pennsylvania
n