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BY HENRY J. STAM,,E.
3.8" YEAR.
TERMS OF THE COMPILER.
.Ir7The Republican Compiler is published
every Monday morning. by LTIVSRY 'J. STABLE,
at, 61,75 per annum if paid in advance--62,00
per annum if .not paid in advance. No sub
scription discontinued. unless at the option of
the publisher, until all arrearages are paid.
ADVICRTISEMENTS inserted at the usual rates.
JOB WORK • done, neatly, cheaply, and with
dispatch.
00tlice on South .Baltimore street, direct
ly opposite Wampler's Tinning Establishment,
one and a half squares from.the Court House.
New Firm and NoW Goods.
THE subscribers, having bought the stock
of Boots. Shoes, Hats and Caps of .K EL
LER KUftrZ, purpose continuing the Susi
nese, at the old established stand, South East
Corner of Centre Square, where they - fiave
just received a fresh supply ot the above goods
from the cities of Philadelphia and Baltimore.
comprising all the new and desirable styles of
Men's Boys' and Youths' Silk, Fur,
- / and Slouch HATS. :Men's, „: - M .,
..
~.F.
tb.
Kip, and Grained BOOTS &
SHOES, with a large assortment of Ladies',
Misses' and Child's Walking and Ftne Dress
SHOES, G AITERS, &c. Gum Dress-shoes,
Buskine and Sandalls in every variety.
We would respectfully announce to the citi
zens of Adams coc ray,. that we have an earnest
disposition 'to please the particular taste of
every one who may favor us with their patron
age,-and respectfully ask*all to call and see.
The business will be conducted under the
Firm of COBEAN & P AXTON.
ALEXANDER COBEAN,
DUNLOP PAXTON.,,
Oct. 22, 1855. ,
THE subscriber havin g disposed of his in
terest in the , Boot, Shoe, Hat and Cap
Business telqessrs. COBEANcit P AXTON,
respectfully asks the continuance of his friends
am customers to patronize the New Firm.
KELLER KURTZ.
Oct. 22, 1855.
1855. New Goods! 1855.
THE subs'eriber tenders his acknowledg
ment; to his friends and the public - for
the liberal patronage heretofore extended to
him, and respectfully informs , them that he
has just returned from the cities with a splen
did assortment of NEW GOODS, comprising
in part a fine stock of Delaines, Shawls,Ging
hams, Gloves, Stockings, Ribbons, Collars,
Mishits, Irish Linens, &c., all of whiCh will
be sold at the lowest cash
,prices. He deems
it unnecessary to enumerate the different arti
cles which comprise his stock. He would
earnestly invite all to call and examine before
purchasing elsewhere.
Oct. 15.- tf J. S. GRAMMER.
New Goods.
GEO. ARNOLD has just returned from
the Cities with a large lot of DRY
GOODS. GROCERIES. QUEENSWARE.
READY MADE CLOTHING, LADIES'
DRESS GOODS, &c.; among which are
English and French Cloths, Coatings, easel
metes, Satinetts, Jeans, Blankets, Flannels,
and an endless variety of LADIES' DRESS
GOODS, together with almost every article
in his line of business—all of which will be
sold as cheap, if not a little cheaper,•than any
other establishment here or elsewhere. And
as to Cloths, Cassimeres, Satinetts, • and
Ready-made Clothing, we challenge com
petition. Having now furnished you with
Goods toir upwards of 40 years, I have at all
times endeavored to pursue a straight-forward
course, and furnish any and every article in
my line of business upon the very best terms,
and will continue to do so.—Give us a call.
Oct 15, 1855. tf G. A.
Abram Arnold•
TAITENDS removing to York, and . must
1 therefore settle up his business. All per
sons desirous .of saving costs, especially those
whose accounts are of long standing, can do so
by nailing immediately and paying up. Un
less this be done, without delay, suits will be
instituted without respect to persons; a sitni
lar appeal to them having been utterly disre
garded, tie further indulgence will he given.
pitt" aIS NOW &WANG OFF AT COST.
June 4, 1855.
Hanover B. Railroad.
TRAINS over the Hanover Branch Rail
road now run as follows :
First Train leaves Hanover, at 9+ 1. M.,
with Passengers for York, HarriShuriz, Col
umbia and Philadelphia. This Train also
connects with the Express for Baltimore, ar
riving, there at i P. M., stopping at Glenrock,
'Parkton and Cockeysville.
Second Train leaves at 2 P. M., with Pas
lsengers for Baltimore and intermediate places,
and returns with passengers from York, &c.
J. LEIB, ✓Merit.
July 23;4955. tf
Leather.
RIT7 FIrrNDRY & CO. No. 20 North
F "
Third Street, Philadelphia, MOROCCO
'DLANI 7 FiI4agRERS, OURRIRRS and IMPORTERS
.04r FRENTEI CALF-SKINS, and Dealers in
RED and OAK SOLE LEATEIER & KIPP.
February 2G, 1855. ly
JusT received a large and splendid aesort
meat of QUEENSWARE at
GRAMMER.'S Store.
TRE eltettpes: DOAIESTIC GOODS ever
brought to Gettysburg. Come and see,
and judge for yourselves.
' J. S. GRAMMER.
BLANKETS, Shawl.; and Flannels, very
cheap at - FAHN EsTocKs.,
LADIES, if you want handsome and cheap
DRESS GOODS. call at
FAHNES'I'OCK BROTHERS,
Oct. 15. Sign !!! 1114 Red Front.
S . _, •
OAPS.—Fancy and Common Soaps, in
endless variety, to be had cheap at
E. ZIEGLER'S.
rikLL and see FAHNESTOCKS' cheap
V CLOTHS, Casiituerel, Cdssinets, &c.,
if you-want-Bargains-.
DrIESS TR.III 4INGS of al! kinds can be
na,l at Si:lilelC'S 33 cheap as the
citua z )...st, lino: a litt:e cheaper.
Ritougogr----13ttrattit to Votitirs, .;Igrirolturr, litrraturr; 3rts unit ,frinars, 311orlat, erurrat Vomestir auit "'tartan Satriligrott; 31litertioing; 2iumigrut,
Card.
poetrn.
Be Kind.
4 A LirrLE-word in kindness spoken, alk
A inotiun - or a tear;
How oft hath soothed a heart near-broken,
. And made & frieud sincere."
A pleasant face, a kiudly greeting,
Loth oft assuage the grief, • .
And bring to hearts in sadness beating,
Immediate relief:
Row blest are those endowed by heaven
• With gentle heArt and voice ;
They cheer the sinking soul, and cause
The weeping tosejoice.
TO love the lovely is not all
Our duty here below ;
We should on every living thing
Our charity bestow.
Then at the close of our career
On earth, how sweet to•know
That We some gentle soul did cheer,
SOME EIESET RELIEVE EWA WO
a select Story.
The'Secret Benefactor.
BY MRS. B. C. LOVERLNG.
"Have you attended to the business I spoke
of particularly, yesterday ?" asked Mr. Lath
bort, a wealthy owner of real estate, address
ing an intelligent, fair looking young man, who
sat at a desk, as the above named gentlemin
entered his office.
Charles Buchard colored .with embarrass
ment. For a moment his hand moved ner-
vously across his broW, then raising his hand
some eyes to his employer's face, he answered
in a frank, steady tone :
"I have neglected to follow your instruc
tions."
•Sir !"
"Lain very sorry." -
"Sorry," cried Mr. Lambert. angrily, "sor
ry, indeed ! and'this is the way you attend to
my affairs 7 . Young man, if you-think I will
Pass over this carelessness—"
beg your pardon," said Charles, with a
face like marble, but speaking in a calm tone,
"I am guilty of no carelessness. I have en
deavored'to-dO my duty—"
"Your duty was to follow my instructions.
Number twenty-three has been a losing busi
ness for me long enough. The family have
had warning. You could not have disappoint
ed me. I told you -that if the rent Was not
paid by 12.o'elock yesterday—"
"I visited the family," rejoined Charles,
"and it seemed to me that, had you seen what
I saw, you Would - not have had me apply the
extremity. of the law to their miserable case.—
They are very poor—they are sick—they are
suffering. You would .not have had the heart
to—"
•'Charles Buchard," exclaimed Mr: Lambert,
angrily, •'you have been 'in my employ two,
years. I have found you faithful, honest, cap
able--and I would not willingly part with You ;
but since you prefer your way of doing husi
nesi to mine, and presume to dictate, it is not
proper that we should work together any
long
er."
"I" have thciught myself," said Charles, "that
since I cannot conscien tiousi.y pursue the ex
tremes you deem necessary, it will be best for
me to, quit your service. I, am ready," he add
ed, fixing his mild eye upon, Mr. Latubert's
face; "I am ready to go."
"Welt. sir, we will have a settlement at
once. How much am I indebted to you ?
What is your due ?" •
—Nothing."
"Nothing ! How—how is this ?"
"You will' seecast your eyes over- this
•
page."
"Yea, I perceive—you have taken up your
wages:lately, as soon as due," said Mr. Lam
bert, who, retnemberinghis clerk's fidelity and
capacity, was softened. "This is a
new thing, however. But.l presume you have
invested your money advantageously ?"
"I have tried to make Christian use of it,"
answered Charles, coldly.
"Have you been dealing in stocks ?"
"No, sir." •
"Ah, you lost confidence in me, and thought
proper to put your money into other hands."
"I have neither made investments or loans,"
said Charles, with a peculiar smile. "What
small funds I could command, I have used."
"You!" •
"Yes, sir."
"Bless me, Charles ! I thought yon a steady
young man ; and how you can have consumed
your entire salary I am unable to conceive."
"And I presume I should be unable to ex
plain it to your satisfaction, sir. It is a sub
ject which can avail nothing to converse npon.
If you can get a man in my place immediate
ly, I shall be willing to save yOu ttie trouble
of instructing him in the state of your busi
ness."
"Certainly, if you please, and you shall be
paid—''
"I did not make the offer, expecting re
muneration. . I trust. that I have • kept my ac
counts in such a Manner that it will not require
half an hour to make an intelligent wan under
stand the entire busines.s."
"Charles," said Mr. Latnbert, '1 dislike to
part whit you so. We have always agreed un
til this time."
"Six months ago." replied Charles Diehard,
"the family in No. 23 could not pay their
Quartet's rent. I had orders to turn them into
the street. I did not do it."
:u_t---but-the-rent--was
“You permitted me to give them a few day's
grace ; you permitted this on my promise to
see that the rent was paid. You are right.
sir, the rent-was paid; the, next quarter's rent
was also paid. At present they cannot pay.
Knowing the condition of the family I cannot
follow your instructions."
"Well," said Mr. Lambert, hardening, him
self. "1 have rules with tegard to tenants,
which cannot - be broken. I have rules with
regard to persons in my employ which nothing
can induce me to break. Justice is my mot
to. It is a good one ; I shall stand by it."
"Mercy is a better one, sometimes," said
Charles, softly. ..Justice is admirable in all
—but mercy in the powerful-is god-like."
Tiths Mr. Lambert parted with his faithful
clerk, Another took the pliwe of Chas. Bu
cbat-dTaint-the-latter-vras-without-a-sitnation.
About the first business-11r. Carrot, the new
clerk, attended to, concerned the poor fawily
Ti No.
••'they vacate the premises immediately,"
he said to Mr. Lambert "But there is sonic
myratery about that family ; they made aliu-
=I
GETTYSBURG, PA. MONDAY, JAN. 28, 185&
sions to yourself, which I was unable to under.
stand."
"To me !"
"Yes. sir ; they spoke of your kindness to
them—"
"My kindness !" Mr. Lambert colored
i:PI 4 I=MIMIaMT‘IMI if
•‘Thc man is a fine-looking intellectual person.
with thin cheeks, a broad. pale forehead, and
bright. expressive eyes. Ile has been a year
at work on some mechanical invention, Which
he believes is going to be a vast benefit to
manufacturers.'
_
..r have heard -INtr,-,Bueliftrd speak of that,"
replied Mr. Lambert. 'But what did these
people say of me ?" t
. ,
'That they had been indebted to you for
numerous favors--"
~F avors !" . - .
"Yes, sir ; at work on his invention. which.
of course. can afford him no income until com
pleted, Mr. Ward has not been able to do much
towards the support of his family, Mrs. Ward,
as I said before, is an invalid. Their oily
child—a daughter about eighteen, and a girl
of some accomplishments—has done consider•
able towards their support.
•"I have heard all this from Mr. Buchard.—
What did they say of me ?"
'That in these circumstances they have re.
ceived benefits from you for which they are
very grateful."
••It is a mere taunt—insolent irony," mut
tered Mr. Lambert.
"I assure you there were tears in the poor
woman's eyes when she said it ; she was
sincere."
" - Bumph !"
""They appreciated these favors so much the
more." said Mr. ,Carrol, ..from the fact that, as
Mr. Ward's 'invention is 'a secret, and as all his
instruments and contrivances have been in the
house,- it would have been a sore disadvantage
to have been obliged , to move. His invention
is now on the eve of completion, and he is firm
in the hope of being able to pay with interest
all your benefits."
Mr. Lambert was greatly perplexed by this
inexplicable conversation or his clerk ; but he
concealed his feelings. and leaving Mr. Oarrol
to belieVe he was a man who •did a great deal
of good in a quiet way, went to explain the
mystery, by visiting No. 23.
He found the Wards making preparations to
vacate the premises. To &beautiful girl, with
a handkerchief over her head, who was carry
ing small articles of furniture to-the hall, he
made known his wish to see Mr. Ward.
This gentleman was engaged in packing up
his machinery ; but soon coming
out of
,his
secret room and locking the door behind him.
he appeared before Mr. Lambert. As these
two individuals had never met, the landlord
was obliged to introduce himself.
"I feel highly honored, I am thankful for
this new indication of kindness," said Mr.
Ward. with emotion.
"I understand," said Mr. Lambert, "that
you have been at work on a mechanical inven
tion."
"Yes, sir and lam haly to inform you
that it is completed-. the in del htis gone to
Washington; I have used all the money I
could scrape together to pay the expenses of
the .patent right but, sir, a manufacturing
company are ready to negotiate with me for
my machine, and in a very short time I shall
be able to pay all my debts."
Mr. Lambert had hitherto regarded his tenant
as a visionary. Pe did not look like one; he did
not speak like one. The thought struck Mr.
Lambert that he 'might, after -all, be able to
pay his rent.
"I have concluded,that I might as well per
mit you to remain here a short time longer—
although I am myself pressed for money," he.
said, with a thoughtful air.
"My dear sir," exclaimed Mr. Ward, "this
is a favor I had no right to expect, notwith
standing all you have done for us - ; but I am
sincerely grateful. We are going to a-misera
ble house, where we 'do not anticipate residing
more than two 'or three weeks, or untili find
my- funds coining in ; but if we can remain
here, you shall be no loser by the operation.
Your debt I consider sacred : those I owe for
benefits shall never be forgotten."
"Benefits,! I am not aware that ,you are
much Indebted to me—"
"You are pleased to say so ; but for two
quarters' rent you gave me receipts in full,.
relying upon my honor for payment at 'some
future time. I have also received sums to aid
me in prosecuting my invention. I have at
no tinfe doubted but that they came from you."
Mr. Lambert pressed his forehead with his
hand. After a pause he said,
•And why, may I ask—why did you give
me credit—"
"Excuse me for mentioning the subject,"
said Mr. Ward, with emotion, "but, although
you parted in anger from your sister—"
"Sir !" exclaimed Mr. Lambert, starting
and changing color.
"tier's was a pardonable offence," said Mr.
Ward. "She declined marrying the man
whom. you chose for• her husband. You dis
owned her; you have never met her since.—
But this was years ago c .and I knew you could
not cherish resentment so long."
"My God V! cried Mr. Lambert, "what do
you .mean ? I have heard nothing of her fur
twenty years. I know not what has become
of her."
Mr. Ward fixed his eyes upon his landlord
in speechless astonishment.
"Is it possible ;" he murmured, "are you
serious ?"
soul' I have—mafie-ingt,iries-fo
Mary, without success. I thought her dead.'
•Then these benefits have not been bestow
ed because—"
"Sir, I know nothing of what you say. I
die with suspense. If you know anything of
Mary. tell rue what has become of her."
The tenant's eye looked searchingly and en
quiringly into the landlord's face : then taking
him by the arm. he led him deliberately and
softly - into another - room: -
There was a pale, thin woman sitting in an
arm chair. She started on seeing the two men
enter, and uttered a faint cry of surprise.
• "My brother 1"
"Mary 1" gasped Mr. Lambert, "can it be
my sister ?"
"Your sister, and ray wife."
li.turia-teri - "Ain - Lambert - might - ha - r AS . been
seen enteting Charles Ruchat d's -lodgings. The
voting' man was at home. With surprise he
e
ecrr eretrhis - il - it - e - curptuyer. The la s a
ter was
pareutly excited by the occurrence of some re
cent, event.
"loung_rniu2," said he, "I have learned in
"TRUTH IS MIGHTY, AND WILL PREVAIL."
• what way you have.spent your salary the last
year."
•
. !"
""You havecompromised me ! Ido not wish
o blame you, but you should not have left the
Ward, family to suppose the money they re•
n m . m
- 'm m
states that a proposal has been set - on foot for
posting placards all over the city containing
passa - g,es -- irour - theilible. printed in tlia — laTF,;6gt
characters, so as to attract attention. Each
placard to contain only one verse, and so . nic-_
tunes on one
only sentence : and to be renewed as
frequently as the funds obtained will permit-
A society is to be orzanit.cd for ciaryiug out
this idea.
gave them receipts in my name !".
"And do they know it ?" asked Charles.
"Why should they not? Why did you not
act openly with them ?"
• al had no thought that you would be injur
ed by being suspected of helping them. and I
had my reasons-for not' wishing to be known
as the author of their benefits,' said Charles,
blushing. -
"I demand your reasons."
"The truth is, if I must confess it, hope
some day to worry Mary Ward—"
aAh !—"
"She is a worthy girl, sir—"
"But this is no reason," exclainied Mr.
Lambert.
"Weil, then, you must know, sir, had I ad
vanced the money to them openly," said.
Char:es, recovering his self *possession. and
his face beaming with admirable frankness
'.there was possibility that I might be sus
pected of unworthy motives: And again even
had it been otherwise, and I could have won
Miss Ward, as I would have wished to win her,
She might have taken me more from's sense of
gratitude
. than for myself ; and 1 would not
have bought her loie. As it is, I—l hope she'
loves me for what I um, and that she will ac
cept my hand, when I aiu in a position to sup
port a wife."
"Charles," said Mr. Lambert, pressing the
young inaw's hand, "I honor you !—You ,have
acted nobly. ' Return to your . situation ; you
shall have the entire control - of my business ;
your salary shall be doubled--,"
"But Mr. Carrol—"
,••Ile is not permanently engaged. - I will
procure a place for him. Charles, you most
come back ! Lconfess I have acted wrong in
this matter. To tell you a secret, Charles; this
Mrs. Ward is my own sister !"
..Your sister !"
"I do not. wonder nt your actonishmen t,
but it cannot equal mine, when L learned the.
fact this Morning. I disclaimed all connection
with her twenty years ago, hecause she refused
to marry a man who was . my friend. I was
unjust. Afterwards she married Mr. Ward.
of whom I knew nothing. She snpposed,
however that I might have learned' the facts,
and all the favors they have received from yon.
have thus. been credited to me. But it shall
all be made right. I thank heaven that I have
now an opportunity _to atone for my injustice
to an only sister, and to thank you for the
lesson in humanity you have taught me.
Wealthy as • 1 am, I shalt never again distress
a tenant fur rents, without ascertaining wheth
er he is deserving of any favors."
"Mr. Lambert was not permitted to do all
the good he proposed to his .sister's family.
In a few days Mr. Ward's patent was decreed,
and his font/tie Made.- Thanks to his noble
invention, his - family was raised to affluence t•
hut Mrs. Ward did not disdain the kindness of
her restored brother.
Mr. Lambert had lost no time in acquaint
ing* Ws - relatives with the nature of their indebt
edness to Charles Suchard. If they esteemed
and loved this generous hearted young man
before, what was now their admit atiou of his
noble qualities !—Noue, however, felt their in
fluence like Miss Ward.- The only way in
which she could testify her joy. gratitude and
love Was by becoming his wife with a dowry
which relieved him- of the care of providing for
the comforts of life. Prosperous in his busi
ness, happy in his domestic relations, Charles
Buchard often had occasion to look back w ith
a smile to the time when he left the service of
Mr. Lambert for "conscience sake."
DROWNING OP A YOUNG LADY.-011Sunday,
the 13th inst., Miss Mazy Amanda Drummond.
aged 15 years, daughter of .Mr. J. EL L. Drum
mond, was drowned in the Little Elk creek, at
Marley, Cecil county, Md. The Elkton Whig
says :
There was a freshet in the creek, and while
being led across an unsafe footway by 11r. John
Wordle, her feet slipped and she fell in the
creek, taking him with her. The current bore
them rapidly down, and they were soon sepa--
rated by the rushing water and floating cakes
of ice. Several men who saw them fall ran,
into the stream at different places, but were
carried off their feet and could do nothing- to
save her. She was whirled under the ice at a
place where it was not broken up and carried
beneath it several hundred yards to a dam
breast, where she emerged and was dashed
over into the whirlpool below, from which she
was got out, but not until life was totally ex
tinct. She was an amiable and beloved girl,
and the heartrending tragedy occurred within
sight of the very door _of—her - parents. Mr.
Wordle, (of the thin of Wordle & Co., paper
manufacturers,) succeeded in reaching the
bank and saving himself.
DIVORCE IN NEW Yonk.—A petition hay
been introduced into the New York Senate
from Mrs. Mary R. Pell, praying for a divorce
from her husband. Early in life she married
a young gentleman every wny suited' to tier.
In a few years too close application to busi
ness, on his part, produced insanity, and for
23 years he has been an inmate of the Insane
Asylum. From the income bequeathed her
by her father she has set apart $lO,OOO to pro
vide for his maintenance, but being advised
-bat property — whichshe may mtquu-e cannot
be sold without her husband's consent, which,
of course, can never be obtained, she has re
luctantly petitioned fora divorce in obedience
to the advice of her friends.—N. Y. Sun.
Puoiktrr Jusztcc.—During the cold snap of
last week, two "fast" young men gut in the
morning train for Portland, Me., on the Boston
and Maine Railroad, and refused to pay the
fare, (25 cents,) defying the conductor to do
ins worst. ,using a. temporary detay, cause*
by the snow, at South Berwick junction, the
cunducior had them arrested,. taken beforp a'
magistrate, fined 610 and costs, (making about
Sl3 each.) and sent to prison in default of ray.
went—all in less than two hours !
THE PLACARD BtaLF..—The British Banner
Oelect
• Something to be Itemembered.
We should Mike it a principle to extend the
hand of friendshi• to ever man who discharic-
Ls . im / Lit
es faith ully is duties. am 'Maintains g' I or
der—who manifests, a deep..interest in; the, wel
fare of general society—whose
,deportment is
upright—and Whose mind int elligent--with=
out stopping to ascertain whether he swings
a hammer or draws a thread... There.is.notth
ing so distant, from all natural claim as, the re
luctant, the backward sympathy, the forced'
smile, the Checked conversation, the hesitating
compliance, which the . well-otf are apt-to man
ifest to-those lower down, with whom.. lit the
comparison of intellect and principles of virtue.
they frequently sink into.im,ignilicance. •
Go it strong in praise - of the absent.—
Some of itt will be sure to get round.
Go it strong,when yoif tnake.love,to a pretty
widow. More people have erred by too little
than by too much in that particular.' -
Go it strong when taking up contributions
for charitable-purposes. It .will
(Jo it strong when youtnake a public speech.
Nine people out of ten never take any allusion,
unless it, cuts like a eitiort.bandled whip or a
rhinoceros cowhide. . ,
Go it strong when you advertise. Business
is like - architecture—its best supports are full
colutnns. .
Advantage of Using Tobacco.
The following crag communicated , to. Coto.
Wilkes. of the exploring expedition, by a say;
age of the Feejea Islands. He suited - that a
vessel, the hulk' of which was still lying on
the beach. luntconie, ashore - in a. atom.. and
that nll the crow bad fallen into the hands of
the Wanders.'
-What did you do with them ?". inquired
—Killed 'ern 41;" answered the savage.
..What-didyou do With them after you had
killed them? '
"Eat. 'eul good," returned the °Anibal.
..Dirl you eat them all 1" asked the half sick
Commodore.
‘.Yes. we eat all but One.'.!
' , And why did You spare one
•
'Because he tasted too much - like tobacco.
Couldn't eat him, no how .
!" - -
If the tobacco chewer should happen to fall
into the bands - orNew Zealand savages, or get
ship wrecked in the Feejeesn group, he will
have the consolation.of knowing-that, he will
not be - cut into steaks and buried - in the stoiu
ach of a eanibal.—: , Nationat Mar:zinc,
A traveler fatigued with the monotony, of a,
long ride through a sparely settled section
,of,
the country, rode. up,to a -small lad who er as
engaged in tritnniing and dressing eutti
lv field of 'corn, and relieved the op.
pression of his spirits, thus; : .
"My young friend, it scents to me your corn
is rather stuall.!" .
..Yeis. daddy 'pinOted the email Wild."'
, •Ah, but it appears to look rather yellow,
too." _
• “Yes. sir, daddy planted the yellow kind.",
"Front apiwarances. tny lad. you winiThave
ntoi.e than hank crop."
•.Just half.- stranger-daddy pltinted, it on
the halves."
The horseninn; proceeded on• his way, and
has not been known to speak to a buy since.
lie considers thew burei.
A LUCKY ENTOR.-.--G611: Bowman. editor of
the Bedford Guactie,,acktiowledges the receipt'
of a handsome preterit in these,wcirdst
Mrs. Dr. ; Leader, of Berrien; Michigan, re,
cently sent us a handsome present.' Reader,
what do you think it was ? No less than a
large saddle at choice Venisen—sev,eral Cans
of the most delicious Peaches,'pnt up so as to
retain all the rich flavor they possessed when
taken from the tree—several Cans of ToMatoes
—a glass Jur of Peach
,Jelly—and e tine sup.
ply of Cranberries and dried Pea Ches. In ad
dition to all this. MrS. L. ts;rstinso to. send a
wild Turkey and a "Big Fish," but e bearer
of the Luse/trot thought them too ,cu hersowe
for one trip.
OfTR GOOD DARK LAMM. hile the Da
venport Tinnily of mediums were • •ig an ex-,
hibition in New York the other night, sayl4he
Albany Evening Journal, and the spirits were
playing on musical instruments, in , a dark
room, A watchman present suddenly let on the
light of his dark lantern. and the audience were
astonished to see that the mediums themselves
were the actual players on the instruments.—
The scene broke ,up in laughter, swearing and
general confusion.
OUGHT TO DK DEVICATICD.—The Rock Island
(III.) Argus, in rejoicing over the defeat of a
candidate for the Judgeship in Michigan; says
• , a man who will take a netvspaperfuur or five
years; and then refuse to pay for, and swear
be never had it, deserves defeat." We quite
agree with the Argus--
J:7 - Senator Clayton. in answer to some
friends. declines the Presidency.—Exchange.
tin, he don't—he declines a nomination by
the Know-Nothings. being certain that deft*
would follow.
I:o''A singular apple is said to have lately
appeared in New Hampshire, called the ..no
; low." Its shape-is-obkmgomd - it l i e
a club-foot. The fruit rarely has any seed,
and the tree never blossoms—hence its name.
LARGE DOGS.-A correspondent of the
Doylestown Democrat, says that Alfred Van
deglift. of Bensaletn, in that county, slaugh
tered on the 31st ult.. five hogs, weighing tour
thousand and ninety-three pounds.
T3:7•There is an old colored woman living in
-Upper OaloWnshipi-Cliester-counth-P- 4 t ,
who has has the felicity to present her - happy
husband with tweinpiight children in twenty
three ears.
country-parson had a singular• pecu
liarity of expression, ..always using the phrase'
—I flatter myself," instead of
H a ving-Occasioiextiort._his_cougegatio -
I ring a revival, he "flattered himself" that
,_ t u u r_ e _than one half of them would tm dawned!
men are instructed by reason, men
or less understanding by experience, the most
ignorant by necessity, sal;brutea by nature-.
Anvice.--This being leap year look out for
syucths.
-How to "Go It"
Half Corned.
TWO DOLLARS A-UAL
How Ben Got Cared.
A friend of ours; whom we call Ben,
,ia ono
of the most enthnsiaatie inaiVidualsin Nereid
to females we ever knew. -Ben was mortit& :
to a lovely young woman about a year, mo w
bnt before he was, married was very nearly'
riage has sobered him down aurae.. Ber-viss-‘
'always most blissfully startled by a prettyr4
female foot, and indulged himself in a variety- ; ,
of. innocent. superstitions, such as "the foot is
the indei of the Soul," int "dwell turned an-
Ile isprimitioeia evidence of general'intito.' •
inical symmetries."—Yesterday, emnint u p
I.lairi street in the , rain, just in front .of , tow,
walked twOvery neatly dressed women, shield
ed by an umbrella, and one of them'eareful 'UP
. her' slcirti and" einbroidiries, revealed enough: P.
of her:- charming-foot and-rounded u.-
ankle. to-se,.
Ben half mad with curiositrtolnow, the fair,.
damsel ,who was the, possessor thereofj Ben
followed closely On op the 'Street, oeituddnaili
striping a paralytic attitude; - ais- taw. "or less'
of the above mentioned koot andankia were*. i
vettled. They went into, s, everal4stores, bpthn
, f ,
modestly stood Without, hoping to eiteli
~ a .
glimpse of a countenance deliciously corr ect: 4
ponding with that blessed &tit, , Sat ai their
came out the envious urelnellawould beraiSede , :-:
and Ben-followed on, unio4bitled tu 4i?psreit ? ,„
So often had he tried to see heriface, slid so
often had lie been tialked,lhat his ditithiiiiiii
tion was . aroused. and Ehe"-vetred to leeAter' , J
perish. - He walked in.front of.tbernil.r.A*o .
side:--and in every - position ; , ; but s whiqever,,,,,
station he took. there was that iiiferiial, Om; '
brella - intervening, like's' eaten rientinntibiii.''
tween them, and his feelings were notin the
least soothed by hearing An occasional . I , l o4l.lilkkA
mistakable titter from behind the, cott on _ app,or,,
drome. "By' heavens, they'ro'latighl
I t lt
me'," exclaimed be.' "Now fora'befitsti le'.
He then attempted to cross suddenly be l insi
'them ottiCerhsalWelk, slipp,eryFith, mud. slid
thus brush away , the,; umbrella, He 'did it
but herrer 'orhotiore l josh as leilitllf.,:liii '
slipped on the smooth stones imil7inesittifella
his full length in' the , WWI , Gesinglugtshrl
c'llerY-el)! he' saw reer-PY,es h i 'gh i elid° l / 1 11-11”
him and ttio red', Mouths shrie ing Fit
laughter. ,
, Be lookedlit thiii
t - iikle;'"follif . '
it upand—beforo• him stood,iltitostArmtg4
with laughter—whom do you thinir,,,,resder,4 7,
—.why, ihisuttep wife. ,Ben !as picked. u_p c by
his wife and her friend,,sundry White liiiiidker!,,
chiefs Were iii'biniyoperStion fOr `i reW'iniit. A.
utes, a hack Was - ealledVitul inithintitinv,hetiri,J
our unfortunate - , friend. ared on Unirintreeli::
with his "other clothes. ' Ile,`,told
~,us
,in ~ti„ ~, - 4.
whisper that he never knew ; Ilia Wife hkdiluoli"
piettrunderpiniiiiir befero,'Rndixinildentlitity
added, "I'llnetutto ft herealleiiM Sett iit4levift
fetstly stolid on IholiONeCt4tOtherfilkielpifkify*
and says he is proprictor_Of ths, , only.potr.lltsr l .
ever caused him a ny, .01.06110 On'essinesii.',
Overdoing ,aw. Thhag.,
_There was once, a Mettmdistpresehentrareki
ling, in thosum men; , Therehod ..t;een.,A,-Pt10..14
traeted drought. the was Parched
dry, and iregetatibri Wilted-:—At,
Methodist friend 7, stoppedin front ofis tionSEC 4
which: belonged to :a',widow amt.:naked a
permisnien, to stay, all night.,. TO ;
told hiin bread was scarce, anti cern more
Scarce, that she did'ent
could spare'enoughto , feed him and -hiieliiirtiQA
Tirrrrevellerenswered•thatbe was ansinistera;l
and if . she woulikallew burn 0;0, :847,0 ,PiOt !4
he would pray' for rain. Upon this sbe - eon ! ,
smiled, so that ' night 'end nest nternink the
minister put, up long - and •fervent prayertt46s4
ruin. and. again went on his Gray, reiQiciftS•
The night after be left , there came , up , a trot *
mendouf 'Merin. The 'old' lady, On gettbigni
in the morning. found her garden flOodettuliero
fences swept away, her plantation washed in
gullies, while rain and - derastation suited her
in the Lice. Turning to' one who was stand.
ing by,
,she .said ;" tinge. Okk,e„ these.,
dist preachers , they always overdo the,thing:
I was afraid of this night before'llist ttrbetilliat'
fellow kept,. praying so loud I"
A Lawyer Posed.
"Willi in, loOk ep,. tell ua Who maids ycki,
Willinin.—Do you know " • " "
William, who was 'considered a fool, icresrii
ing his face, and looking thoughtful , and 89eies,f
what bewildered, slowly, answered, "Moses
s'pose.''
.•That will do. Now,"said ConnsellorGriY;
addressing. the court, "the witness 5ay5. , 1143
s!poscs,Muses made him., ,This certainly man.. 4.
intelligent answer---more — iiiithan, I Aupposed
him capable of giving. for it" shows` he has
some faint idea of Scripture. But 1 inbuilt:*
may - it pbease the court, that this is , not 84141
cient to justify his being sworn as a witness ,
in this case... No, sir ; it is not: such, an. iku-,
ewer as a 'witness _qualified to test* I shOylii
give."' • •
"Mr. Judge," said the fool, "may I asktho
lawyer a "question r..,-
.
‘-tiertainly," replied the judge ; "ask him
aiO'clueStions you please."
. 6 iVal, then, Mr. Lawyer, whci do you s'poscr
made you 1"
"Aaron, I s'pose," said the counsellor, trier
tilting the witness.
After the mirth had somewhat subsided the"
witness exclaimed, "Wal, now, we do-read in - ,
the good book that Aaron once made a ccal(-:,:.
but who'd a thought that tarnel critter hatigot :
is here V'
The poor counsellor was laughed down. '
CO""A traveler, demicilik,
- dinned one morning toilie waiter:
..Whot are you about, you black raacal
You have roused me twice from my, sleep
telling me breakfast is ready, and now you
are attempting to strip of the bed...clothed:
What do you mean 1" ' , „ .
Why," replied Pompey, "it you isn't goin!,,:_-
to get up, I must hab de sheet anyhow, 'oot ,
dey're waitin' fur the table doff."
0:7 - The world renowned John Smith:sends - .
be --- Boston - Pciat - the - folicpwing -pithrtats --- tim
the. next celebration of the Fourth ofJult, 1:00,
it is, too, good to lay over :—"The Two Mr.4llo:'
rations—the Declaration of: Independent,
where by-- we gained our liberty, and the Dpclit! ,
ration of Lave, whereby'we lost it."
0:7 - An - old felloW; who becan, weary of hi*
e. mug to wigi as we Amman sons. OS
but he didn't wish to go without fungi sit •
on: e , w),41.10.12, ;Rail
moved the noose from his neck« saying* hire- -
self : oarnexer can or will forgive old - Nosb thr_ .
letting -thi=topper-head- snakett-get- '
ark. -'hey bata,lgilled $2OOO worth ofy IRE
cattle, and when ho and 1 wee& thole/1%04! $
generallutia." _
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