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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1879-07-23

Probably no man SO fully realizes the hol-
lowness of life and human ambition, as the
man who ladies teaspoonful of new made
horseradish into his mouth under the impress
sion that it is ice cream.-Hawksye.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1879-07-23

The well known Captain Rynders, the New
York ringster, has joined the Methodist
Church, and says he never knew real happi-
ness before his conversion.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1879-07-23

The Cornish mines have been worked fol
over one thousand years, and are entirely ex
hausteu.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1879-07-23

The average American kitchen and DR..
Bulls Baltimore Pills both know Dyspepsia
the one creates it, the other destroys it. Price
-25 cents.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1879-07-23

One thing that continually reminds one of
the value of little things is a yonng mans
first mustache. Sunbeam
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circumstances alter cases. The man who
is on the train thinks it tarries too long at
way stations not SO the one who is half a
block away and coming rapidly toward it
when the whistle toots.--Puck.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1879-07-23

James Chapman, a Jersey City lawyer, is
prosecuting claim for $25, 900, due his de-
ceased grandfather, who was in the Reyolu-
tionary war; for pensions never paid.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1879-07-23

A bride of considerable beauty went to In
dianapolis on the honeymoon tour. Her hus-
band was manifestly proud of her good looks.
While they were going about the city she
was struck in the face by falling sign board
and her nose broken. The attending physi-
clan said she was disfgured for life. 4" Just
my luck" the husband exclaimed "proper-
ty always goes to ruin in my hands,"
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MISCELLANY.
WHAT He LOST.

leone, Sam, let's go in and take little.
Old Bob hummer keeps the best liquor in
town. Come, don't hang back, let's 60 in. :"
"Jim, have been thinking over this mat
ter since saw you last, and l can't do It,
To be plain with you, Jim, have given my
heart to Lord Jesus, and you viii never see
me drink again. Besides, have been figur-
ing on this matter some, and what do you
supp !, it costs us to patronize old Bob r.
"Wel dollar it may be or two week, =
said Jim.
Sam, taking pencil and piece OF paper
from his pocketbook, handed them to Jim
and said 'sLet us look at it fully, and make
fair calculation. You peposit
Your money--and lost it,
& Your time-and lost it.
tYour character-and lost IT.
'sYour health of body-and lost it.
"Your strength of mind.-and lost it.
"Your manly independence--and lost 1T.
"Your self respect-and lost it.
"Your sense of right and wrong--and lost
it.
"Your self comfort--and lost it.
"Your wife's happiness-and lost it.
"Your children's rights-and lost them.
"Your country's honor-aud lost it.
"Your own soul--and lost it.
"Sam I'll take the pledge for life on that.
"Come, let's go up to the Young Mems
Christian Association rooms in the Methodist
block, and sign the pledge together.
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bee. -Syracuse Tfm.s
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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-04-05
An Incident Of the Late War,

TWAS General Gordons command which
struck the flank of the Eleventh corps on
the afternoon ofthe first day at Gettysburg,
and after short but desperate conflict
broke its line and swept it from the field.
In that fight General Barlow, Of New
York, commander Of the First division, fell
dangerously and, it was Thought, MORALLY
wounded. He was shot directly through
the body. Two of his men attempted &c
bear him through the shower of lead from
the field; but one was instantly killed
and General Barlow magnanimously said
TO the other:
"You can do me no good save yourself
if you car"
GOrdon's brigade Of Georgians in its
wild charge swept over him, and he was
found by General Gordon himself, lying
with upturncd face in the hot July sun
nearly paralyzed and apparently dying.
General Gordon dismounted from his horse
gave him drink Of water from his can.
teen, aud inquired of Gen. Barlow his
name and wishes.
Ucneral barlow said:
II shall probably live but short time,
Please take from my breast pocket the
packet Of my wife's letters and read one
Of them to me, which was done. lie
then asked that the others be torn up, as
he did not wish them to fall into other
hands This General Gordon did, and
then asked:
"CAn doanything else for you, General2''
eyes, replied General Barlow, earnest
ly. "My wife is behind our army. Can
you send message through the lines?
Certainly will, said Gordon, and he
did Then directing General Barlow to
be borne to the shade Of a tree at the rear,
he rode on with his command. The wife
received the message and came harmlessly
through both lines Of battle and found
her husband who eventually recovered.
Since General Gordon's election to the
United States Senate both he and Gener-
al Barlow were invited 70 dinner party
in Washington, and occupied opposite
seats at the table. Alter introductions,
Gen. Gordon said:
General Barlow, are you related to the
officer Of your name who was killed at
Cettysburg?"
81 am the man, said Barlow. "Are
you related to the man who is supposed to
have killed me ?"
al am the man, said General Gordon.
The hearty greeting which followed the
touching story, as related to the interested
guests by General Barlow, and the thrill
ling effect upon the company, can better
be imagined than described
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-04-05
The Seven Wonders.


The Seven Wonders Of the world have
justly called forth admiration for many
ages, aud as many Of our readers may not
be acquainted with them, We take this op-
portunity Of giving short description Of
them.
First, the enormous Colossus Of Rhodes,
claims our attention. 1t was built by
Cares, of Lindus, pupil Of Lysippus, in
the year 2eS, A. d., and twelve years was
spent in its construction. II was an enor-
nous statue Of Apollo, and was one hun
dred and twenty feet high. 1t stood across
the harbor Of Rhodes for sixty-six years,
when it was Frustrated by an earthquake.
1t was afterward bought by jew from
the Saracens, who loaded nine hundred
camels with the brass.
Next in order are the Pyramids of
Egypt, those wondrous monuments of
wealth and grandeur of the ancient kings
Of that country. The largest of the struc-
lures employed three hundred and sixty
thousand workmen for thirty years in its
construction. The general opinion is that
it was designed for the tomb Of Cheops,
the supposed founder Of the pyramids.
Next come the acqueducts Of Rome
Little is known about them except that
they were constructed by Appius Claudi-
us, the Roman censor.
Fourth, the Labyrinth Of Psammeti
chus, on the banks Of the Nile, containing
within one continued wall, one thousand
houses aud twelve royal palaces, all GOV
cred with marble, and having only one
entrance. One building was said to con
tain three thousand chambers and bal
built Of marble adorned with statues o.
the gods.
Fifth, the Pharos of Alexandria,
tower built by order Of Ptolemy Philadel
phos, in the year 252, b. &. 1t wa
erected as lighthouse and contained mag
nifcent galleries Of marble, large Lantern
at the top, the light Of which was seen
hundred miles distant. Mirrors of enor
nous size were fixed around the galleries
which reflected everything on the sea.
common tower now stands 10 its place.
Sixth, the Walls Of Babylon, built b
order Of Semiramis, or NebuchadnezzaI
and finished in one year by two hundre
thousand workmsn. These walls were O
sufficient thickness to allow six chariot
to run abreast upon them. They wer
further furnished with one hundred gate
of solid brass,
The last Of the Seven Wonders is tn
the Temple of Diana, at Ephesus, con
plcted in the reign Of Servius, the sixt
king of Rome. 1t was four hundred an
fifty feet long, two hundred feet broad an
was supported by one hundred and twenty
six marble pillars seventy feet high. Th
beams aud doors were Of cedar, the res
Of the timber was cypress wood. 1t wa
destroyed by FIRE in the year 1865, b. c.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-04-05
Prairie-DOgs in the Philadelphia Zoo.

Among the contributions mentioned in
the second annual report are twenty-eight
prairie-dogs. In time these enterprising
little creatures burrowed out their inclo-
sure under wall fourteen feet deep, and
took possession Of fine slope Of lawn near
the superintendent Office ia the old Penn
mansion called Solitude, aud they bravely
held il until last fall, when the old inclo-
sure was dug cut and paved with flags, and
now it once more confines them. To catch
them the holes were flooded, aud the poor
little creatures taken as they came up,
half drowned. Hheir colony is one of the
most interesting thi1gs,iu the garden. At
any time almost you might soe dozens Of
these active littl, animals popping in and
out of their holes, utsering their peculiar
cry--something like the half.suppressed
bark Of the dog-to which probably they
owe their name. Their increase begins
to alarm the society. Something must be
done, and it is very difficult to catch them.
Some newly forming geological garden
applied to the Paramount Park institution
for prairie-dogs. This was while they held
possession Of the lawn. The request was
most willingly granted, but the catching
required four men and about as many
days, and then only three or four were Sc
cured.
There Is popular belief 10 the West
that the burrowing owl, the prairie-dog,
and the rattlesnake live together 10 great
harmony, Il is probable that the snake
"invades the home Of the dog for the pur
pose Of feeding upon the young, while the
cunning owl, 10 save itself The trouble Of
digging It's own habllaiion, takes possession
Of tho deserted burrows which are left ia
,he gradual change Of location continually
goiag % among the aogs,'
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-04-05

after night-fall. There Is record here
of the rayages Of tigers for many years
past which is astonishing and almost cx-
ceeds belief a few years ago one tiger
carried of one hundred and fifty persons
in one year. About twenty years since
three hundred persons were deyoured by
tigers IN one year This record Of the
devastation Of tigers is very curious one,
full Of incidentsof thrilling interest. The
man eating tiger becomes very bold, aud
turks in the suburbs Of the city, and has
often entered the city after dark and seiz.
ed his victim at the very door Of his house.
The tiger advances stealthily, until within
springihg distance, and then, with rush
and terrible roar, he dashes his prey to the
ground, seizcs it with his awful fangs and
quickly bears it away.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-04-05
Anecdote of a Monkey.

A rich French lady, while promenading
in the Hyde Parke, London, met Savoyard
boy, who offered her his monkey for sale,
which the lady purchased Of him. The
monkey was beautiful little animal, we'll
trained, and could perform variety Of
tricks, and he behaved himself well, to the
great delight Of his new mistress, and
proved to her an indispensable companion.
About four weeks ago the gorgeous saloons
Of the said lady were thrown open to the
refined world for a grand reception the
spacious halls Of the mansion were filed
with the elite of the city. On this occa-
sion the hostess was implored by her
friends to bring in the monkey, to which
she at first objected, but at last yielded to
the wishes Of the company. The monkey
was dressed up in short order, brought in,
and introduced to the company. After
everybody had caressed and admired the
beautiful little animal be retired to a mod
est corner, and, Of course, was soon forgot
ten. In the course Of the evening a great
songstress was to delight the company and,
after the usual solicitations to sing, the
lady took her scat at the piano and sang.
During the performance tho monkey
sneaked out of his corner and listened
very attentively to the music. The piece
had scarcely ended when the monkey
snatched a hat from a gentleman's hand
near BY him, and-took up a collection
All Of the company broke out in an uproar
OF laughter, aud even the lady Of the house,
who At first was terrified at his conduct,
joined IN the merriment. With painful
consciousness the monkey presented the
hat to each individual, and all responded
literally, and as soon as he finished his
round, he jumped on the knee Of the song
stress and cmptied the contents 10 herlap.
In three years the animal had not forgot
ten bis obligations or duties. The next
DAY poor family was made the happy re-
e,ipient Of 4SO francs, the voluntary collsc-
tons Of monkey.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-04-05
The Bushman After tie Lion.

Capt. Aylward tells droll story Of
reneontre between bushman aud a lion.
The narrator was acquainted with the man.
aud there Is no doubt Of the truth Of the
story. The bushman while long vay
from his home, was met by a lion. The
animal, assured that he had his victim
completely in his power, began 10 sport
and daily with him with a feline jocosity
which the poor little hushman did not al.
preciate. The lion would appear at a
point in the road aud leap back again into
the jungle, to reappear little further on.
But the bushman did not lose his pres
ence Of mind, and presently hit upon de-
vice by which he might possibly outwil
his foe. This plan was suggested BY the
lion'sow conduct Aware that the brute
was ahead Of him, he lodged to the right.
and feeling pretty sure Of the lion + where,
abouts, resorted to the course Of auieslv
watching his movements. when the lion
discovered that the man had suddenly dn.
appeared from the path he was good
deal perplexed. He reared with NORTH
cation, when he espied the bushman peep.
ing at him over the grass The baahman
at once changed his position, while the
lion stood irresolute ia the path, following
with his eye the shifting black man. n
another moment the little man rnstIed she
reeds, vanished, and showed again al an
other point. The great brute was hssa
confused, and then alarmed Il evideniIy
began 70 dawn upon him that be had mis-.
taken the position Of matters, aud that he
was the hunted party The bushman, who
clearly recognized what was passing Ia The
enemy's mind, did not pause to let the lion
recover his startled wits. He began "a
steal gradually toward the foe, who, nov
IN complete state Of doubt and fear fail.
y turned tail and decampcd, leaving Vie
plucky and ingenious little bushman mas.
Ter Of tho situation Clds,b>Fs Jaarnal
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-04-05

Il am almost seyenty-one,r said Mrs
Myra Clark Gaines 10 a Washington cor
respondent the other day, sand / expect
10 live ill | am hundred and fifty. |
come Of long-iyed race. One Of my
aunts lived to 49," and seeing the CORES
pendent scrutinizing her hair, ssIt isn't
dyed, she said, aand It is very abundant,
falling below my waist"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-04-05

Never retire at night without being
wiser than when you rose in the morning,
having learned something useful during
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-04-05
Select .Aoetrg.
SPRING VOICES.


All the air Is full to-day
OF happy spring-tlme voices.
From the valleys TO the hill,
Everything reIOices.
Trees from wintry sleep are waking,
Ice Is In the rivers breaking;
And the birds In field and grove.
Sing with happy voices,
April breezcs DER the hills,
Tell OF Summer coming,
And their whispers sweetly join
With the bees low humming.
Children in the woodland bowers,
Seeking for the early flowers.
Sing and shout In noisy glec,
For the bright days coming.
Through the fields the brooklets run
Just listen TO their singing,
As they rouse the grasses small
On their borders springing.
Hear their gentle murmur swelling,
Summer and its Joys foretelling,
Sunny fields and shady wood
Full Of birds glad singing.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-04-05

JAPANESE Fnuir Ole DC tho yvesas
importations 70 this country 10 shs depart
mept Of horticulture q tho japanese pcr.
simmon tree very prolific bearer lfso
from worms and insects aud highly orna.
mental especially uhen covered with KS
goldenshued fruit. which hangs for lone
time, : about tho size of al apple and
weighs from 2 IL 90 ounees. tie }ruit
does not require the frost 70 ripen Il. aa3
y not effected BY enfculio o. ct,ass IT,
secis l. y very delicious, hss ihc Favor
q the fig and the 1ale combined, I'D Io<
tnia reason i somaliAes raI|ed .ha tA.a
plum.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-04-05

The habit Of resolving without acting Is
worse than not resolving at all, innsmuch as
:. gradually sunders the natural connec-
ton between thought and deed.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-04-05

SrovE PoLIsH.--If stove polish Is mix
ed with very strong soap suds, tho lustre
appears Immediately, and the dust Of the
polish does not ay.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-04-05

All of us are familiar with the pretty
little Scotch ballad, "Comin thro the
Rye" The common idea Of this song is
that rye field is meant, but who ever saw
Scotch lassie walking through field of
rye, or any other grain? The river Rye,
at Daily, in Ayrshire, is meant. Before
the days Of bridges it was no easy matter
to cross rivers without paying such pen
atty as has immortalized Jennie in tho old
ballad. Burns wrote the ballad and Brown
modernized it. AS Burns wrote it, il in
dicates the river plain enough
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-04-05

The affection Of parents is best shown 10
then children BY teaching them what ID
good and true,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-04-05
Judge not the Lord by feeble sense
But trust him for his grace;
Behind a frownlng providence
He hides a smiling face

Cowper never could have sung that sub
lime anthem Of victory except under the
immediate inspiration Of "power from on
High" The storm was coming, but Cow
per's eye Of faith saw "Jehovah riding
above the storm" This matchess hymn
Of providence which God put into the soul
Of his afflicted servant has been ';soug 10
the night" to millions Of people under the
disccunging clouds Of adversely.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-04-05

A lady residing in Freedom district
writes to the Advocatc as follows Head
ing an account of Jackson's residence, the
Hermitage, in your paper a short time
since, thinking it not inappropriate send
you an exact copy Of a letter written by
Andrew jackson to his wife's nephew,
Gen. Hayes, The letter was found in a
house in Jackson, Tennessee, once occu-
pied by Gen. Hayes, who desired my grand
mother, at that time the owner Of the
house, to retain the original, which is now
in my possession:
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-04-05
Our Olio.
POETS OF ONE POEM.
Those who have Sung one Song and Died.

Origin Of Some Popular Poems The Song
Of the Shht-The Old Odken Bucket
Kingsley's Three Fishers, DC.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-04-05
God moves IN a mysterious way,
His wonders 10 perform,
lie plants his footsteps Ia the sea,
And rides uuon this efnrfn -

For several years Cowper's splendid in
tellect was to be under total eclipse.
The pcnumbra was already darkeuiug its
disc. But, in full view Of the impending
calamity, the inspired son of song chanted
forth those strains Of holy cheer:
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-04-05

sling many songs that thou mAycst be remember
cd" lisa. xiii l6
This is rather q satire than serious
recipe for securing fame. 1t is more easy
to remember single masterpiece than a
multitude of splendid things, and great
authors names generally go in public men
ton, with the name of some singular great
work of theirs. 1t is surprising to find
how many people Of real merit have ''sung
one song and died" They saved them
selves world of useless labor for fame by
striking twelve the first time. Somewhat
like the following, the author and his best
production, have found Judgement in our
minds: