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Year: 1867

Patrick made a lunge at the fish and
caught the hook in its back, but before
he had time TO brace himself and haul
the FISH on the dock, 1t started out into
the river, jerking him from his footing
into the water. The boy held on to the
boat t-hook and was dragged with great
velocity out into the middle OF the
stream, and then out toward the lake


The spectators, meanwhile,were almost
paralyzed with terror. They we're pow
erless to help Nolan, and could orly
look on and see him dragged through the
water by q monstrous FISH at rate OF
speed exceeding that OF the fastest row
boat They called to him to release his
hold Of the boathook, but he, either too
much terrified to hear, or not being able
to hear, clung fast to II, as il it was his
only hope Of life. The monster fish,
maddened by pain, and terrified by the
load he was dragging, lashed the water
into flakes Of foam as he sped outward
toward the great lake, never staying IN
his mad course Death seemed the only
fate awaiting the beg, and one or two OF
those on shore knelt down and implored
Tue mcTC1 VI hchfcu hpOh MS oSN' -


fast receded from their sight-probably
forever. Providentially, however, o
couple Of fishermen, who were in a
boat near the straight cut, saw what
had transpired, and although unable at
that distance, TO understand the full ma
ture of the affair, intercepted the course
of the fish. But there's many slip
'twixt the cup and the lip; for, just as
they were about to grasp the almost in.
animate form Of the lad, the fish changed
its course, and the boy escaped from
their hands. They commenced a pur.
suit, however, and being stout and
skilled oarsmen, and the fish somewhat
slackened his speed, they succeeded,
after chase of about half block, in
graspng the lad and lifting him into
their boat, while the sturgeon passed on
into the lake. The boy fell fainting in
the bottom of the boat, and was taken
home, almost dead from terror and the
chill Of the water. Had he remained in
the water only few moments longer,
his life would have paid the forfeit of
his attempt to deprive one of the finny
tribe of its existence
Year: 1867

Of the foolish women, in presuming to
question thy lord and master. Thou art
not so angry with me as thou pretendest
TO be; for the true reason Of this beha-
vior is thy Unsuitable curiosity, in which
thou excellest Eve herself Know then
that here ordain that neither thou, nor
any Of thy inquisitive sex after thee,
ever enter the portals Of Masonic
lodge; but | shall enjoin the Tyler TO
pierce through with his sword any wo-
man that shall attempt to enter a lodge;
aye, even thee, Queen Of Israel though
thou bel" And that ordinance Of this
wisest of monarchs has continued in
force till this day.
Year: 1867

SHAMEFUL.-It is a burning shame tht {
the soldier who lost alimb in the war. ana
hobbies though life, earning. as best he may,
n. subsistence for himself and family, is taxed
70 keep up the expenses of goAernment-
taxed to pay interest on government bonds
taxed TO pay premiums on gold Herewith to
paw interest to n class cf men who live in
luxurious ease and atEuence, and that the
party which laws claim to all the patriotism
in the country and love for the soldiers, insists
on spending millions of money for negroes
and legislating for the benefit of wealth, and
are entirely forgetful of the nations heroes.
when Offices are to be distributed.


1t is a shame that the rich men of the
country can handle gold, while the soldiers
of the Union and the people must be content
with rags 1t is a burning disgrace TO the
party in power, that the poor are lowed down
with taxation, while the wealth of the nation,
owned by aristocrats and represent by bonds,
contributes not furthing to the Government
under which they live and enjoy SO mush
life.


Ifthe party in power desire to act fairly
with the bond holders and the masSes-wish
to avoid repndiation and pay off the public
dedt-let them pay it off in greenhacks, and
bring all the wealth of the country upon the
tax dupIcate--compel all men to pay taxes
alike. and the Government 10 deal Justly with
all branches of industry and all classes of
citizens philadelphia Meroary
Year: 1867

STRATEGY When there is an arrest to he
made involving some little risk, or search
to be made likely to prove frutless. it is
splendid strategy for q Justice Of the Peace
not to trouble the Constable usually attend
ant upon his court, but to carry the warrant
to the Sheriff; thus saving the Constable oil
the risk and some little expense. Holding
the welfare of the con-tabulary in high esti
nation, this piece of Information in made pub
lie Cor their benefit
Year: 1867

How TO SAVE kEsosESE UiL.--We find the
following in one OF our Pennsylvania ex-
changes. 1t will be easy for any one to try
it: A short time ago we published an
article from an exchange to the effect that
sal, in kerosene lamp was q great saving Of
oil. We have since fully tested it:it is greater
saving than was was stated in the article refer
red to- Fill lamp half full of common salt,
then fill up with oil. 1t burns with clearer
flame and i. is q saving of more than twenty.
two per cent in OIL Try it.
Year: 1867

ESs~ The Maysville (Ky.) Bulletin tells Of
n negro in that State who had case in court,
and who objected to three of the jurors upon
the ground that they were radicals. and he
was not willing to trust them. All the ne.
groes will have the same opinion of radicals
after n while
Year: 1867

sA- A newly married editor was told that
be would find difference between the mat
rimonial and editorial experience. In one
place the Devil cries for copy, aud IN the
other the copy" cries like the Degil.-Er.
Year: 1867

A CARp.-ln 1861 Morton discontinued the
discount formerly given to the Jobbing Trade,
and, ignoring the services of middle men, has
sold his pens either directly to those who use
them. or to such as keep them on hand for the
better supply of the writing public in their
own localities. There may be Jobbers who
have spoken in favor of the Morton Pen since
that time. but, if so, their remarks have never
in a single instance reached his ear; and
although they generally admit that Morton
can make the best pens in the world and used
to do so. they nevertheless put forth great
exertions TO show that the Morton Pen has de-
preciated in value, is not what it formerly was,
and that those which they yend are equal, II not
superior; now since many Retail Dealers obtain
what little they know of pens, as well as the pens
themselves. entirely from the Jobbers, people are
apt to be misled by tl,ry representations.


In order that the public may judge correctly
and at fine same time see how much pains
taking is exercised to give every one who orders,
Just such a pen as Will exactly suit his hand,
Year: 1867

The Machinery applied Matchmaking not that by its
Watches are made rapidly they made correctly Very few
Wahan Watch should be other In
Waham the Watch regarded machine TO De
constructed like other machine mechanical principles lhe factory
indeed little machine shop the principal work in which not
watches are good machinery good Of there must
be no defect principle plan Of the movement mistake IN the sizes
shapes pieces which it composed nothing wanting IN tnr
properties in their positions These points once thoroughly
settled regard each Of variety watch rests wholly WITH
the machinery with infinite diversity OF form and Junction. ex
py purpose produce the finished pieces The method etap
he the redupaOn OF parts by mechanical means
and carried the system of the most thorough SUBDIVISION OK
labor


By means of multiplying gauges and microscopes tests and inspection
the detection of wear tools and for faults and flaws IN steel OF
made the stage from beginning TO end
result the Watch together perfect machine Every part
found to fit properly place Every pin be pushed TIL pnc
and every screw turned home Instead of sluggish and feeble action the
balance even under the the ghte manspnng bas with
wide and free motion and has the clear and ringing sound always
characteristic of the Wattam Watch The machine tmekper from
the


This system Matchmaking unknown foreign countries ana en-
with the Watham Company The Company claim nat y
thew produce watches that equad for every quality which makes
watch valuable Simple in pan principle the movement not
only beautifully finished substantial accurate and cheap but UNIFORM 10 ne
mnutes details easily damaged easily repaired and when repaired
always good as -m -. H.
There are different GRADES of the different varieties Of watches
there different shapes to suit
tastes and means every Watch that bears the genuine trade mark
AAM guaranteed be good and nobody need be AFRAID to
buy it. - 49, ., m. r,or ,>r ,r1rr ,,>rrpr>


STATES AND BRITISH PROVINCES


For further information address the agents,


ROBBINS q APPLETON,


No. 1S2 BROADWAY NEw.YoRK.
Year: 1867

with good Cellar; there isa TENANT
HOUSE, on the property also q good Ice
House and large Stable as good as new,
a large Garden and two other Lots attached
to this property, in all nearly two acres Of
land.


This property is in very handsome town
where there are churches Of different de.
nominations, also College and several
other Schools. and surrounded by very
handsome and pleasant country; also mail
and passenger coach runs to and from Glen
Morris Station, daily. This property Is Of.
fercd at Private Sale until the 18th day Of
NOVEMBER next; Il not sold before that
day il win then be sold at Public Sale. For
further information inquire Of the subscriber
at Hampstead Carroll county Md.


Terms moderate and made known ON day
ofsale.


sep2ots BENNETT GREEN.
Year: 1867

The Sham Democracy mean to carry Con-
necticut this year. They always mean to carry
it, except when the election is held at a bad
time-as it was when the news was booming
over the State that Richmond had been set on
fire and abandoned by the Rebels, and that
Lee was in full flight, closely pursued by
Grant. Then they were beaten'by more than
Ten Thousand majority; and The World said
that no better result could have been expected
under the ircumstances-whercin we agree
with The World.


The vote for the leading candidate on each
ticket at the last twelve elections in this State
stood as follows:
Year: 1867

The Sanitary Committee of the Board OF
Health apprehend a revisitation of the cholera
next Summer, and the reason theu sor Is OBJ
viOus. In utter disregard of recent warnings,
the State Legislature has neglected or refused


to supply the deficiencies of Quarantine. Re
fused alike by the General Government and
by the local authorities, the Health Board has
vainly endeavOred to obtain a site on shore
for the location of hospital, and unless the
Legislature comes to its aid in good time the
horrors of crowding the sick and well together
on pestilent quarantine ships will have 10 he
repeated the coming Summer The matter is a
most serious one; and if we are again put Ia
the shameful and dangerous plight exhibited
in relation to our Quarantine last year our
Legislature will have to bear the blame.
Year: 1867

ECONOMY, and retrencbment to become master
"of the situation" 1t is in this easy way that
The Herald proves the Republican party TO De
near TO its collapse, and the speedy victory Oh
Mr.. Johnson.


We commend to the grave consideration or
the people this plan for new party under the
leadership of The Herald 1t will be party
of inexhaustible resources, easily adapted 10
any event, and so long as a penny Is to DC
found. certain of a national policy. With
"Heads and Tails" for its motto, and Ihe
Herald for its leader it will be a perpetuai
delight and surprise.
Year: 1867

The recent elections for the North German


Parliament show that there is at least popu-


lation of 100000 within tho territory of the


new Confederation who desire above all 10 have


their connection with Germany severed, and to
| be reunited with another nationality. The
! Parliament we are informed, contains eleven
Poles and two Danes who, at the rate OF
one Deputy for 100000 people, repre-
sent an aggregate population of 100000, of
which the German minority may be about
100000, leaving 100000 of Danes and Poles.
On account of the bitter conflict of the Danish
and German nationalites in the Duchy Of
Schleswig, the Danes are naturally jubilant at
their victory in two of the Schlcswig districts.
In the first their candidate received 1923
votes against only 3,702 given to his German
opponent, while in the second district the Danes
pOlled 0,927 votes, and the Germans 9Gi0.
There has been hitherto a great difference of
opinion among the Danish and German writer's
as to the extent Of each nationality. The result
of the recent election clearly establishes the
frontier of the nationalites, at least as far as
the preferences of the people are concerned.
The Danes must have seen that the majority
of the people of Schleswig really prefer a sep
aratiOn from Denmark, and the Germans and
the Prussian Government can have no doubt
that the northern districts of Schleswig desire
an incorporation with Denmark. A partition
of the Duchy of Schleswig in accordance with
the result of the universal suffrage would for
ever terminate the nationality conflict between
Danes and Germans.
Year: 1867

ing God and Mammon in that way may be
difficult, but We have Senators who seem TO
entertain hopes of accomplishing it. Let US
begin Indian reform by placing man Of the
highest character at the head of the Indian
Ruraau
Year: 1867

By MRS. ELLEN NJ. MITCHELL. t"
( Did his dark eyes turn 70 'mine, \
As we trod the may dance,
With love that shone divine2 a
Did blush beneath his glance1
My heart beat wild with rapture sweet,


My soul seemed in trance.
Did they miss us from the room


When we stole out meath the sky,
In the dim nights dusky gloom,


Where the dswy roses sigh2
In all that gaily, brilliant throng,


Was one so blest as II
Did lend willing ear


While he whispered soft and low7
Did hold the wOOer deGr2
Do pOu think answered "NO2"
The earth was flushed with beauty rare,
Life wore golden glow.
Was itheart that spoke to heart,
Was it soul that Clung to soulH
Is there aught our lives to part,


Can the waves between us roll7
The love we cherish, full Of siren 9Th,
Will Spurn all weak control
We have tasted bliss supreme;


Shall We feel the piercing blast,
When we wake from this bright dream
To world of woe at last7
No shadow dark can dim our faith,
No grief blot out the past.
He has claimed me all his own,


We are bound by solemn ties;
When this first sweet joy has flown
Do you think cloud will riSe1
True love will make our happy home
An earthly paradise.
Year: 1867

CANINE ATrACrIaENT.-A horse belonging to T. N.
Dwycr worthst tradesman got its leg broken on Sat
urtay and the was compelled TO have the amman
shot when person attempted to remove the animal dog


which had sept in the stable with the horse three years.
refused separated from the carcass but chung 10 t


mare with its teeth, ana mounted the vehicle when "
moved of and sat beside the dead horse acting chief
aud only mourner After lapse OF three hours the dog
returned 10 the stables seeming quite lonely n the aD
senee Of it's lost onpanion.
Year: 1867

A CRAZY man was found at grind
stone sharpening q large butcher knife,
and every now and then examining the
edge to see if it was keen.


" What are you doing here ?"


"Don't you see? Sharpening this
knife"


ayes; but what arc you going to do
with it when sharpeued ?"


"Cut old Ben. Browns head of, to
be sure p


What! You viii not kill Mr.. Brown,
will youp


"Oh no III only cut his head of
and stick it right on again, hind side be-
fore, just to let the old fellow look back
upon his past life ! It would take him
all the rest of his life to review it


What a queer idea the lunatic had in
his head And what if it we're so, that
every man when he reached certain
age, had his face turned around, and
was obliged to spend the rest Of his days
in looking over his past2 Wouldn't
there be strange sight?
Year: 1867

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About forty years ago, there lived in
Western Pennsylvania two farmers,
named Wood and Osborne respectively.
They were near neighbors, butinyeterate
enemies and it is said they lived almost
in sight of each other for fourteen years
without speaking to each other. Wood
one day went out with mnttock to dig
up half dozen stumps that had never
vet been removed from his meadow; but
finding it pretty hard work, and more
over, not being very fond of work, hegave
it up and returned to the house. On the
way, it occurred to him that, by cum
ming device, he might induce his un
friendly neighbor to uproot the little an
noyances. Acting on q bright idea that
occurred to him, he entered his house,
got his writing materials, and, in dis.
guised hand, wrote: .m laah
Mr.. WooD | am an old man, fast
approaching my end and can not go to
my grave without revealing to You se-
cret When Twas young man,1 helped
to rob your grandfather of large sum
of money. and my partner in crime
buried FIVE thousand dollars of it under
the roots et tree in the meadow that
now belongs to you. No doubt these
trees have been cut down by this time,
but the stumps may still remain. He
was soon after hanged for murder he
committed, and was sent to prison for
highway robbery. | was hut lately re-
leased, and / wish to do all can to
atone for past misdeeds. send this by
person who says he knows whero you
live, and he will throw it into your
house. A RRPENTANr CRIMINAL


Mr. Wood sealed this bit Of fiction,
addressed it to himself, and, when night
came, crept stealthily to 0sborne's door,
opened it a little way, tossed it in, and
ran away Us if Satan were after him.
On reaching home he retired to rest, and
reposed sweetly till morning. When he
rose he cast glance toward his meadow,
and, to his satisfaction, discovered that
every stump in his meadow had been
dug up during the night and pulled out
by the roots. After breakfast he went
ooolly TO work and rolled them together
in a pile, in order to burn them. And
imagine 0sborne's bitterness of heart
as Ne passed by on his way to the village
that morning, and knew he had been
duped by him.
Year: 1867

BIoGRAPuIcAL.-Th Bulletin. in referring
to Queen Victoria's birthday, diverges into
the following bit of biography;


Half century ago the third son of George
III, on bad terms with his father and dis
liked by his brothers, an exile from his coun-
try. miserably poor and over head and ears
in debt, married to the widow of petty Ger
man prince, and with little other means of
support than her small jointure, suddenly
found himself and his unborn child of some
Importance in the world by the sudden
death of the Prince of Wales only child -
Early in 1919 he returned to England and
took up his abode in Kensington Palace
Forty eight years ago to day daughter was
born to him, who, shortly after her birth.
became heir presumptive to the English
Crown. Beginning life quietly, coming to
the thrown early, marrying the husband of
her choice and blessed with large and
affectiOnate family, until the beginning of
1861 her life was one of the most even, pleas
ant and happy ever led by powerful mon
arch. Now, though her children all live, the
death in quick succession of her mother, hus.
band and the uncle who had been all but a
father to her. the King of the Belgians, her
mind has partially sunk under her sorrows,
and some of her own subjects forgetting
what she has been, grumble that a heart
broken woman cannot fill the place of leader
of fashion and court ceremonial as she was
wont to do in younger days. In history
Victoria will be remembered, not for the
weakness of her late years. but because for
Ave anl-twentv yea she 50 ruled England as
to win from iurists and others the reputation of
heng the best and most constitutional SOW
ereign that had sat on the throne Of England
since the days Of Alfred the Great.
Year: 1867

ONE OF THE SPEEcHEs.-The Charleston
Is. C.) correspondent of the New York
Hearld says that Soon Robinson, widely
known as the Agricultural editor of the New
York Tribune, and the author of the famous
hot corn" story which warmed up New York
few years ago, made a speech in late freed
mans meeting in that city which is worth
reading a thousand times. Here is an ex-
tract:


Where am 1? Will somebody pinch
me or kick me so as to awake me? Am
dreaming? 1t can not be true L am In
Charleston. Why. this is where used to
come to witness great slave auctions. Is
this South Carolina? Has South Carolina
brought all her slaves here to be sold? Very
well | will put them up at auction. VIII
sell you all together. never divide families:
/ never tear wives from their husbands. L
never separate children from their mothers,
and | will sell you all together. Now am
going to put you up. Here is good plan
tation hand. Great laughter. Here is
first rate house servant and good cook
Come up here, stri p yourselves, show that
you are sound. Now, going, going, going!
Oh look up Do you see that spirit with
us 1t is the spirit of Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln He bids for all the slaves





his blood, and now declares you free
(Great shouting and cries Of " hallelujah,
hallelujah.") Oh look up look iup and
bless the God that Abraham Lincoln died to
make you free Oh what sight is this
Oh that have lived to see this sight. 1t
i, what read of all through the war. /
often read that the rebels were determined
to die in the last ditch believe this is it.
This is the last ditch. Oh, Mr.. Chairman.
that had voice to speak to you for an
hour have only come to show myself-to
show that man from New York, from the
Tribune Office, can come to Charleston and
stand before ten thousand people and declare
that all the slaves are free. This is one of
the proudest days of all my long life. will
remember it while live and think of it upon
my dying bed. | shall look upon this day
as one of the most glorious of all my life
Bless God for the day" During the deliv-
cry of this speech some of the females went
into Mysteries and were carried off the ground.
The enthusiasm OF the men was indescriba.
BILE. The shouting and waving of hats con-
tinued FIVE or ten minutes after the closing
remarks of the speaker.
Year: 1867

PINNED TO THE GROUND Frederick from
bly,, working at the bottom of the central
shaft, at the IIoosac tunnel, on the 5th, was
BILLED by drill which fell from the shaft a
distance down of 325 feet. He was struck
80 the abdomen, the drill passing through
his bowels and coming out near the knee.
1t also pierced two-inch plank upon which
he was standing, and penetrated through it
into the ground nearly a foot. In extrica
ting him it was necessary to drive the drill
back through the plank with sledge before
It could be drawn from bis body.
Year: 1867

SEVERAL years ago, political Convention
in one of the States nominated quiet, well
to do farmer for the Office of Lieutenant
Governor. The nominee graciously received
the Committee appointed to wa t upon him
at his residence. and after expressing his
thanks for the honor conferred upon him,
informed the Committee that he had peculiar
qualifications for rLieutenant-Governor. &" for
gentlemen" said he, g that is ust the office
/ have held in my house for the past twenty
five years"
Year: 1867

a OME OF YOU CAN'T, AND WE PITY


~ you You have tried every remedy but the
oNE destined, by its intrinsic merit, to supcrceds
al similar preparations it is not surprising you
should be reluctant to try something else after the
many experiments you have made of trashy com
pounds foisted on the public as certain cure but
Year: 1867

MrS. Lincoln mas authorized the publl-


cation of her letters to her broker in this
city, intended to stimulate him to the
prompt sale of the articles of personal
property which che had sent him for that
purpose. The letters are now published,
partly to advertise the sale, and partly to
stimulate buyers. 1Efhe exhibition is not
one whichis calculated greatly to elevate
the public ideas Of prppriety oand good
taste y but'wei here the publication may
attain the ohjectit was intended to serve