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Year: 1866

4 CAPITAL SToRY.-Some years since an
eccentric old genius, named Barnes, was
employed by farmer living in a town
some six or seven miles westerly Of the
PenobscOt river, Maine, to dig a well. The
soil and substratum being mostly Of sand
old Barnes, after having progressed down
ward about forty feet, found one morning
upon going to work that the we'll had eS-
sentially caved III, and was full near to
the top So, having the desire which men
have of knowing what will be said of them
when they are dead md no one being
astir, he. concealed himself in a board fence
near TIA mouth of the well, having first
left his frock and hat on the windIess OF
the we'll At length breakfast being ready,
a boy was dispatched to call him to his
meal when 10 and behold it was seen
that Barne, was buried in the grave uu-
consciously dug by his own hands. The
alarm being given, and the family assem-
bled it was decided to first eat breakfast
and then send for the coroner, the minister,
and his wife and children. Such apathy
did not hatter Barnes sef-esteem a bit,
but he waited patiently, determined TO
hear what was to be heard and what was
to be seen.


Presently all parties arrived and began
prospecting" the scene Of the catastrophe,
as people usually do in such cases. At
length they drew together TO exchange
opinions as to what should be done. The
minister at once gave his opinion that they
had better level up the well and let Barnes
remain ''for," said he, che is b, yond the
temptation Of sin, and in the day of judg
ment it will make no difference whether he
is buried five feet under ground or fifty,
for he is bound to come forth in either case
The coroner likewise agreed that it would
be a needless expense to his family or the
rown to disinter him when he was effeetu-
allv luried and therefore conceded with the
, minister.


His wife thought as ''hc had left his hat
and frock it would hardly worth while to
dig him out for the rest Of his clothes" and
so it was decided to let him remain. But
poor old Bornes, who had 10 breakfast and
was not at all pleased with the result of
the inquest, lay quiet until the shades of
/ evening stole over the landscape, when he
| departed to parts unknown. After remain
| ing incognit0 for about three years, one
morning he suddenly appeared (hatless
| and fruckleSs as he WENT at the door of
| the old farmer for whom he had agreed to
]


dig the unfortunate well To say that an


avalanche of questions were rained upon
him as to his mysterious reappearance,et etc,


would convey bat feeble idea of the ex-
citement which his bodily presence created.
But the old man bore it quietly, and at
| length informed them, that on finding him
self buried he waited to be dug out again,


until his patience was exhausted, he set to


work 10 dig himself ont, and had only the


day before succeeded, for his ideas being


much confused he had dug very much at


random, and instead Of coming directly to


the surface, lie came out in the town of


Holden, SIX miles east Of the Penobscot


river.


No further explanations were asked for


by those who were so distressed and sor-


rowful over his supposed final resting


place.
Year: 1866

Say shall we learn in His beautiful heaven,
Why our lost darlings were given to die?


Mrs. j. p. C5lUer.
Thus on my ear from mourner's lip,
Falls the low moan of mother distressed;
joys cup a moment twas hers to sip,
To know how earth fails when promising best.
The beauties of Nature her spirit gave joy:
The song-bird, the cloud, the bloom on the rye
But the pride of her heart was her beautiful boy
All what were all else if the darling must die ?
The sun shines the same, the stars are as bright
The rose-buds they burst, and the sparrows ar


gay,


But over one heart is limitless night,
The Joy of her home is extinguished for aye.
Oh, let the sighing forever be still,


Tears all be dry, and hushed every moan,
Where Baby is now he can never know ill
JESUS has claimed him in love for his own.
Listen fond mother, and hear his light wing,
Rustling above you so softly ct even,
Hear the sweet voice of a cherub who sings
"Come to me Mother, oh come up to Heaven =
Year: 1866

CONTRAST BETWEEN THE CAREER OF Man
AND WoEAH- Man lives in the contentious
crowd he struggles for the palm that
thousands may award, and far-speeding
renown may rend the air with the loud
huzza of praise His is the strife of the
theatre where the world are spectators
land mul.itudes shall glorify his success,
or lament his full or cheer him in the
pangs Of death. But woman gentle, ST.
lent sequestered-thy triumphs are only
for the heart that loves thee-thy deepest
griefs have 10 comforter but the secret
communion of thine own pillow
Year: 1866

There's q never-dying chorus


Breaking on the human ear,
In the busy time before us,


Voices loud, and deep, and clear,
This is LaborS endless ditty;


This is Tolls prophetic voice,
Sounding through the town and city,
Bidding human hearts rejoice.
Sweeter than the poets singing


Is that anthem of the free ;
Blither is the anvil's ringing


Than the song Of bird or bee.
There's a glory in the rattle


OF the wheels mid factory gloom;
Richer than e'er snatched from battle
Are the trophies of the loom.
See the skillful mason raising


Gracefully yon towering pile;
Round the forge and furnace blazing
Stand the noblemen of toll.
They are heroes of the people,


Who the wealth of nations raise
Every dome, and spire and steeple,
Raise their heads in Labor's praise.
Glorious men and truth and labor,
Shepherds Of the human fold ;
That shall lay the brand and sabre
With the barbarous things of old

Priests and prophets Of creation,
Bloodless heroes in the fight,
Toilers for the worlds salvation,
Messengers Of peace and light.
Speed the plow and speed the harrow
Peace and plenty send abroad;
Better far the spade and barrow,
Than the cannon or the sword.
Each invention, each improvement,
Renders weak expressions rod;
Every sign and every movement
Brings US nearer truth and God.
Year: 1866

Mrs. GRUNDY Srous Our G1RLs.-Rev.
Henry Ward Beecher, who, by the way, is
a good teacher, gives some good advice
about the girls, and it is pity his coun-
sells could not be needed By-and-by there
will be no girls and children, they will all
be women from ten twenty years DID, Mr..
Beecher says:


A girl is not allowed to be girl after
she is ten years old. If you treat her as
though she were one, she will ask you
what you mean. If she starts to run across
the street, she is brought back to the nurs-
cry to listen to lecture on the propriety
of womanhood Now it seems to me that
a girl should be nothing but girl until
she is seventeen. Of course there are pro-
prieties belonging to her sex which it is
fitting for her to observe, but it seems to
me that, a. ide from these, she ought to
have the utmost latitude. She ought to
be encouraged to do much out of doors,
to run and exercise in all those ways which
are calculated to develop the muscular
frame. What is true of boys, in the matt
er of bodily health, is eminently so of girls


1t is all important that woman should be
healthy, well developed Man votes,
writes, does business, ete.. but woman is
| the teacher and the mother Of the world
and anything that deteriorates woman is
a comprehensive plague on human life it
self Health among woman is thing thai
every thing that every man, who is wise
and consideratd for his race, should more
earnestly seek and promote.
Year: 1866

Mr. EDIToR-One morning very early found
this manuscript upon the sidewalk 1t manifests
such protundity of thought, such an acquaint-
ance and familiarity with the writings of learned
men, that cannot withhold it from the public
presume also, that the author will not object to
seeing it in print. give it word for word, as
found it. 1t is possible you may think the poetry
notsuficiently meritorious to beembalmed in print,
but it conveys moral lesson and deserves preser-
vation.1
Year: 1866

aWA A number of the directors of the
Oshkosh and Mississippi railroad have been
in town for the last few days, looking
around and trying to ascertain which is
the most practicable route for the road
They express it as their opinion that a
road can easily be built up the Mill Greek
Valley, attaining the ridge about Il miles
north Of this village. They, as every
sensible man would be, were very much
pleased with Dodgeyille, and the surround
ing country, and expressed it as thcil
opinion that the half had not been told
respecting the beauty, resources, and ad
vantages of this place.
Year: 1866

IMPORTANT TO PERSONS TAKING u
STRAYs-The legislature at its last session
made some important changes in the law
regarding the taking up Of strays. er-
sons taking up strays are required to posi-
up notices where the stray is Of less value
than five dollars, and where it is of the
value of five dollars or more, to publish no
tices in the newspaper published in his
county, or nearest his place Of residence


for four weeks successivcly. Persons
finding or taking up strays who shall neg
lect or refuse to post up or publish notices
as provided by law, are liable to the owner
Year: 1866

The meeting which was called at the
Court House on Tuesday evening last, for
the purpose of ascertaining what amount
of money could be raised to offer the NJ. E.
Church as an inducement for them to
erect the proposed seminary at this place,
was not very largely attended but consid-
cradle interest was manifested, and if the
people who were not there would manifest
as much interest and liberality as those
who were, the required amount could be
raised without doubt. The proceedings
of the meeting will be found elsewhere,
therefore it would be useless for US to re-
capitulate them here. When the meeting
adjourned, it adjourned to meet on Monday
evening next, at the Court House, and our
object in writing these few lines, is to try
and induce the people generally to turn
out There is ample accommodations in
the Court House for all who wish to come,
and we want to see all who take any in
terest in the cause of education, present
on Monday evening next. The amonnt
proposed to be raised is from ten to fifteen
thousand dollars, and if the people will
take hold as they should, there is no
question but it can be raised. Let those
who doubt the practcability of raising
the amount, look at what we have done
heretofore Lock at the Court House
which cost US $4,000 in voluntary sub
scriptions Look at our fine churches,
which did not cost less than $4,000, and
besides these public editices we raised
near 10000 during the three years of the
war for bounty. After looking at these
liberal subscriptions, can any one doubt
the feasibility of raising ten or even TWEEN
ty thousand dollars to secure the Semin-
ary, if the people can be awakened to the
importance and advantage it would add
to the places Then let US look for mo-
ment at the advantages. In the first
place, it would furnish employment to
large number Of mechanics, in building
the school, and the necessarily increased
population after the school,was completed,
wo I'D require more dwelling houses, which
would consequently increase the value OF
real estate. The Seminary when com
pleted,s. would accommodate about 800
Students, besides the professors, and con
sdering the surrounding country, there


an be no doubt but it wo'd be filled, which
would greatly increase the mercantile bust
ness of the place, giving our merchants q
much larger filld Of labor. Besides, no
parent who has children to educate, car
count the worth of this Seminary to him
in dollars and cents; the value of it would
be inestimable. There is no class of per
sons who wo'd not feel its beneficial results
therefore, all, without distinction Of sec
,r condition, should take ar interest il
this great enterprise. Let all attend th,
meeting at the Court House on Monda,
evening, and take lively interest in the
proceedings, and there can be no possible
doubt but we can raise the required amount
Of money, and secure the location of the
Seminary at this place.
Year: 1866

sW"T The splendid rain on Saturday and
Sunday nights made a great improvement
in the farm crops Of this county. Every
thing is now looking finely, and the pros
poets are good for a bountiful year.
Year: 1866

sY-As we, at present, are greatly in
need of money, we would respectfully in
vite those who know themselves indebted
to us, to call at the Chronicle office and set
tie at their earliest convenience.
Year: 1866

BY the subscriber idng about three miles north
OF James Mill, in the town Of Dndgeyle on about
the 10Th day of March last, large white boar pig
with tail cut off and left partly cut Off The
er will please call, prove property pay charges and
take him away. n37w4 HALBERT HARVEY.
Year: 1866

strong pillars shall tremble, the stars lose
their lustre, the glorious orb of day set
forever, the pale "Queen of Night :" be
turned to blood, and hoary-headed Time
weary and heavy laden with years, reach
its final sepulchre, but the soul endowed
with immortal vigor shall triumphantly
outlive the awful wreck of nature. How
short and feeting is the ever changing
drama Of human life, the merry innocence
of childhood, the stern realities of man
hood and the aged sire waiting fo- the
messenger Angel" till at last mortality
is swallowed up in Immortality, and burst
ing its frail tenement the unclaimed spirit
rises on eagle wings to sing forevor in tho
august splendor and glory Of the upper
Paradise. Not the Paradise man lost by
sin, not the Eden Adam left in tears, not
an earthly inheritance, but the home Of
the redeemed, the celestial home of the
glorifed.
Year: 1866

MARRIAGE SLIppER.-At Jewish
marriage I was standing beside the
bridegroom when the bride entered.-
As she crossed the threshold, he stopped
down and slipped off his shoe, and struck
her with the heel on the nape of the
neck. l at once saw the Interpretation
of the passage in Scripture, respecting
the transfer of the shoe to another, in
case the brother-in-law did not exercise
his privilege. The slipper in the East
being taken off indoors; is at hand to
administer correction, and is here used
in sign of the obediance of the wife, and
of the supremacy of the husband. The
Highland custom is to strike, for '.good
luck" as they say, the bride with an old
slipper. Little do they suspect the
meaning implied Urquharfs Pillars
Of Hercules.
Year: 1866

LAND SUhvEYs.--M Miners from Little York
township were in Nevada city on Friday last
TO take steps to prevent the Railroad Com,
pany acquiring title to their claims
There is not an acre Of ground in that town,
ship that the railroad company can Justly
lay claim to; but they will acquire every odd
section in the township, unless the miners
and owners of claims prove it to be mineral
land. The burden Of proof in this case
rests with the miners, as the surveyors are
in the interest Of the company. and report
all of any value as agricultural land. SO
says the Gazette.
Year: 1866

tY IT Is AN lNDISPUTABLE FACT THAT
more disease and suffering is cntailed upon chill
dren by impure blood in parents than from any
other cause. Heads OF families owe it to their
posterity to see to it that their blood kept free
from all poisonous matter that would have a ten
dency to produce disease. suffering and perhaps
death to their offspring. Adams Blood Purifier,
prepared by Samuel Adams San Francisco, is q
strictly vegetable preparation and is scientifically
prepared from the choicest and most cfficacious
blood purifying remedies known to the vegetable
world, and if used according to directions. will
restore the blood to its proper condition in a
short time. For sale at the United States Drug
Store. corner of Powell and Bush streets, San
Francisco and all Druggists. febl0 3m
Year: 1866

SPECIAL NOTICE. We would call the at ten
tion of Of our readers to the Grover Baker Ma
chimes. Their reputation is too we'll established
for us to attempt word in their favor, but
would advise any person wanting reliable Fam
lily Sewing Machine, to investigates these before
buying. "A word TO the wise is sufficient"
Year: 1866

u.s. Hostctter, Smith a. Dean, whose card ap-
pears in to-days issue bave added to their for
mer business that of Wholesale Drugs and Chem
icals. They have made arrangements with one
Of the leading Houses on the Mediterranean, for
the direct importation Of the best goods in their
line found there. Their Glass Works (San Fran
cisco Glass Works. are now in full operation,
manufacturing all descriptions of Druggists
ware


MEDICAL ADVICE.-Dr. VIM. X. Doherty's
Medical and Surgical Institute is becoming a sine
gua non to the Welfare of our State and health
Of our citizens; and his rapidly spreading reputa-
ton, although it may excite surprise, is but the
signal of skill. and follows as the natural effect
of such cause. We are personally acquainted
with gentlemen who had suffered for years under
chronic disease, and who had taken advantage of
every available means that promised relief, bnt
without success until they called upon DR.. Do
herty, who,in an incredibly short space of time,
has given them entire relief 1t is gratifying to
announce this fact, because the Doctor is gem
tcman who seeks. not by defamation of Others.
to establish his reputation, or to rear the super
structure of his own upon the ruin OF another's
fame. The Doctor conducts his Institute in snch
a manner that must be gratifying to all his pa
tients He examines, advises and recommends
without charge, and the patient after hearing
his terms for treatment, can accept or reject at
pleasure. In no case does the Doctor make
charge unless he effects a cure. This, he is able
to do, because he feels the confidence which long
experience has given, and no doubt the consola'
ton which appertains to that confidence. Per
sons afflicted with either acute or chronic disease
would do we'll to consult the Doctor; at all events
it can do no harm, as for consultation he asks no
fec; nor does he insist on obedience to his advice
unless the patient places himself under his care.
His offices are on Sacramento street, opposite the
Pacific Mail Steamship offce.-S. F. News
Year: 1866

port them for a time, as there would
Bono difficulty in bringing the Freed
mons Buread with thcm, and the
Government could supply them with
clothing and rations, as well here as
mt tho South, and at less expsnse.


We do not know but for the sake
of Massachusetts,, we would consent
that New England should take half of
the surplus negroes Of tho South, and
perhaps the whole. 1t would be re-
freshing to see that worthy population
practice what they preach, aud besides
they have a lien upon many of the
freedmen from the fact that they stole
their ancestors from Africa.


Let the negroes be divided, and il
the good people Of this State, want
more than their share, while we shall
not be able in our present fallen con-
dition, to appreciate SO great goodness,
we will submit.
Year: 1866

We have no time before going to
press TO make extended comments on
dse Presidents annual message We
present it 70. our readers entire
through an extra and trust they will
read il with care. 1t is an able
State paper, making most timely and
neutrality-suspicious. to Congress, and
recommending such Legislation, as
viii, if adopted, most highly benefit
the country. On the great question
Of restoration the President main
tains tho views he has all along advo-
yoeated and with cogency of reason
and breadth Of argument that cannot
fail to convince every candid thinker
Of their correctness and constitution
ality.


The entire message is free from
passion and is in striking contrast to
the wild and fanantical expressions
that have characterised the acts
of congressman since the commence
ment of the session.
Year: 1866

INFLUENCE OF AFFEcToN-There is a
good deal of canting about involuntary af
fection in the world, and all that but
young lady should never let such foolish
notions enter her head. She should allow
the pride of conscious strength of mind to
keep her above every foolish, vain and non
sensical preference towards this precious
fop, and that idle attendant on lady's
will She should lay it up in her heart as
an immutable principle, that no love can
last if not based upon right and calm es-
timation of good qualities; or at least, that
if the object upon which it is lavished be
not one whose heart and whose head are
both right, misery will surely be her por-
ton. A sudden preference for stranger
is very doubtful kind of preference, and
the lady who allows herself to be betrayed
into such silly kind of affection, without
knowing word of the mans character or
his position, is guilty of indiscretion which
not only reflects unfavorably upon her good
sense, but argues badly for the nature and
ground work of that affection.
Year: 1866

proposed to have separate home for US,
she smiled as she answered:


$50 you won't have to take up that cross
after all 2" a.. |


Eyes, have made up my mind to it. /
knew that it would be best for Joe, and so
l insisted upon it. love him well enough
now to share his fortune just as it is"


So we were married one fall day--one of
those splendid, prismatic days when the air
is full of soft haze which catches hues of
rainbow brightness from the sunbeams--
and | went home with joe


| did not invite Colonel Gushing to my
wedding, but he heard of it somehow and
sent me his bridal gift--a set of choice en-
cravings simply framed. They hang on
the walls of my sitting-room, perpetual
Joy and reminder of one of the truest and
most generous menI ever knew Sometimes
when we are looking at them together, say
to Joe:


II couldn't have helped loving him if
hadn't already loved you"


B ut he is never jealous nor, in truth do
l think he has occasion.


l have been married three years, and dai-
ly have seen fresh reason to be thankful
that bear my own cross and no other
Mother-I call Mrs Scarborough SO now
has developed delightfully."- as grandmoth-
er, and Angeline is model aunt. Between
them both they aid me so much, and care
for me so kindly, that Joe declares have
yet to acquire the meek, faded unquestion-
ing face proper to the wife of Hillsbury
farmer.
Year: 1866

The authorship of the following beautiful hymn
( trusts is unknown. 1t was found treasured u
D an humble cottage in England;
In the mid silence of the voiceless night,
When, chased by airy dreams, the slumbers flee
Whom in the darkness doth my spirit seek,


o God! but Thee?
And if there be weight upon my breast
Some vague impression of the foregone-
Scarce knowing what it is, fly to thee


And lay it down.
Or if it be the heaviness that comes
In token of anticipated i'll,
Nv bosom takes no need of what it is,


Since it's Thy will.
For O! in spite of past and present care,
Or anything beside, how joyfully
Passes that almost solitary hour,


My God, with Thee!
More tranquil than the stiffness of the night,
More peaceful than the silence of that hour,
More blest than anything, my bosom lies


Beneath Thy power.
For what is there ON earth that | desire,
OF all that it can give or take from me2
OF whom in heaven does my soul seek,


0 God but Thee?
Year: 1866

MEDITATION to the grave Of buried
love and mediate There settle the &C
count with thy conscience for every past
endearment unregarded, of the departed
being who can never-never--neverr return
to be soothed by thy contrition ! If thou
art child, and hast ever add>d sorrow
to the soul, or furrow to the brow, of an
afectionate parent if thou art husband,
and hast ever caused the fond bosom that
centered its whole happinrss in thy arms,
to doubt one moment of thy kindness or
truth if thou art friend, and hast ever
wronged In thought, or word, or deed, the
spirit that conided in thee if thou art a
lover, and hast ever given one unmerited
pang to that true heart which now lies cold
beneath thy feet-then be sure that every
unkind look, every ungracious word, every
ungentle action, will come thronging back
upon thy memory, and knocking dolefully
at thy soul--then be sure that thou wilt lie
down sorrowing and repentant on the grave
and utter the unheard groan and shed the


unavailing tear, more deep, more bitter,
because unheard and unavailing-IrUing.