lie American Volunteer,
BUSHED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING
BRATTON As KENNEDY.
OF lCE~SOirril nABUBT BQVABE.
rUS:—Two Dollars per year IX paid strictly,
ivanoo; Two Dollars and Fifty. Cents if paid'
in three months; after which Three Dollars
be charged. Those terms will be rigidly ad
4to In every Instance. No subscription dls
jnued until all arrearages are paid, unless at
jptlon of the Editor.
KJtofessioual fflartiß.
M. B, BUTLER,
• ATTORNEY AT LAW
AND
riTED STATES CLAIM AGENT,
CARLISLE, CUMBERLAND CO. PA.
jnslons, Bounties, Back Fay, Ac., promptly
eclod. ■ i •
ppllcatlonsby mall will receive due attention,
the proper blanks and instructions for ard-
all letters 6f Inquiry, please enclose postage
[fell 2H, 1807—If
M WEAKLEY, Attorney at Law.
Office on South Hanover street. In the room
icrly occupied by A. B. Sharpe. Esq.
(HAS. B. MAGLAtJGHLIN, Attor-
I nky at Law. Office in Building formerly
■upled by Volunteer, a few doors South of Han
n’s Hotel.
)cc. 1,1805.,'
( M. BELTZHOOVBB, Attorney
r, at Law and Real Estate Agent. Shepherds
m, West Virginia. Prompt attention given to
business in Joflbrson county .and the Counties
joining It. . ■ .
neb. 15.1800—1 y. .
OHN. 0. GRAHAM, Attorney at
Law. Office formerly occupied by Judgp
aham, South Hanover street,. Carlisle, Penna.
Dec. 1,1805— ly.
n E. BELTZHOOVBR, attorney
1 , and Counselor at Law, Carlisle, Penna.
flee on South Hanover street, opposite Benia’s
jro. By speolal arrangement with the Patent
lice, attends to securing Patent Rights.
Doc. 1. 1805. ‘ -• * ■ •
i/T C. HERMAN, Attorney at Law.
VX* Office In Rhcem’s Hall Building, in the
arof the Court House, next door to the “Her
il" Office, Carlisle, Penna,
Dec. 1,1865. • , .
TTM. J. SHEARER, Attorney &c.
I\ at Law, Carlisle, Ptu Office near Court
juse, South side of Public Square, In “ Inhofl’s
rnor,” second floor. Entrance.HanoverStreet.
jg- practicing in all the Courts of this Judicial
strict, prompt attention will bo given to all
sincss In the Counties ofPerry and Juniata, ns
>ll ns of Cumberland,
May HI, 1866-ly*. '
EF. SADLER, Attorney at Law,
. Carlisle, Ponna. Office In Building for
occuplcd by Volunteer, South Hanover
root.
Doc. 1, 1865.
KENNEDY Attorney at Law.
J\ . Carlisle,' Penna. Office same as thatol
c "American volunteer,”. South-side of the Pub
i Square.
Dec. I 1865.
[OHN LEE, Attorney at Law,
[I North Hanover Street, Carlisle, Pa.,
[Fob. 16,1866—1 y.
NAMES A. DUNBAR, Attorney at
\) Law, Carlisle, Penna. Office a few doors
vest of Hannon’s Hotel.
Dec. 1,1865.
I) NEWTON SHORT. M. D., Phyel-
Bii. /jtan and Surgeon, Mechanlcsbflrg, Pa.—
fimiikful lor post favors, would most respoctfal
fr Inform his friends and the public generally,
mat ho Is still practicing Medicine and Surgery
n all their branches. Bpeclal attontion given to
bo treatment of diseases of the Eye and Ear, and
11 other chronic allooi-lons, . ,
Office In Wilson's Building, Main St.; up stairs.
Nov. 2D, 1860.
r\ R. GEORGE S. SEARIGHT, Den
\ J tist. From the Baltimore Ojlleoe.oj Dental
iuracry. Office at the residence of his mother,
iost Louthor Street, three doors bolow Bedford,
Carlisle, Ponna.
[flee. 1,1865. " ' 1 .
rvENTISTRY— Dr. W.B. Shoemaker—
\_J Practical Dentist. Nowville, Pennsylvania,
mice in Miller’s Building.
Feb. 22,1806.—1 y. •
insurance (ffompanles.
ECIAL INSURANCE AGENCY 1
ek $25,000,000 of Capital Represented.
mo, Metropolitan, Manhattan, Artie, Socu-
North American, Germania, all, of-New
* Aetna uuid Phcemx of Hartford,Cohn.*,
h American of Piuludolphia, Pa.; Farmers
ini of Vont, Pa.; Oolumola Mutual of Lan*
r, Penu’a. . , , „
i mam element to be desired In Insurance
[jumes is
SECURITY. 1
realth, experience, intelligence 1 and probity l
t, perpetuity and nuuorauie, dealing wUI be
ly 10 ensue. , ,
suruuco -creates Independence. A'.person,
j lor lus own indemnity, and need not bo a
on luu friends. . .
/er'* man Hlumld Insure; the burning ol
iso “property would injure or Inconvenience
Wll, hib family,or his neighbors. *
suranco eilected at this agency, no mattei
r Huge the amount, in either btooit or Mutual
ipames. • Policies issued, losses adjusted and
mptly paid at this office. TTTTWnTnn
SAMUEL K. HUMRICH,
aucctal Insurance Agent.
B e In Marlon Hall Bunding, West Mam street,
lisle,or to the loiiowiug load agents: J. la
rco, Newviiio; John Li. Shuler, New Bloom
1, Perry County, Pa,; or A. H. Weidman,
llmtowu, Juniata County, Pa.
in. 3, leu?—«m
UTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO.
. OP NEW YORK.
CASH ASSETS $16,000,000.
his Is strictly and entirely a Mutual Company.
uaU.es its dividends annually and pays tueio
die end of each and every year. XU assets are -
i diluted, nor ns strength weaUeued by- any
ibtlui premium notes or stockholders notes.—
übtful securities 'hud no place In'ite list oi
u assets. Xt charges its policy holders no In
est. aud furnishes msurauee at exact cost,
'weaty-four y ears ol straight lorwurd, honora
i dealing, has made lu name the synonym ol
ongth among business men, and is to-day me
.IiADXNQ LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
this continent. Possessing the largest assets,
j largest amount insured, the largest mporae
d me largest suriilus over llauiuues, as shown
the otheiul reports of the insurance Depart
mt ol Now Yoru, aud wmch will be'«lw>wu »
y persons wishing to dotemuno lor themselves
b u-ue condition and standing of dillorent com
mos by applying HUMRICH.
Office No. 2U West Main hit., Carlisle.
lan. 3,lBU7—Uiu
$2OO REWARI) _I
PENNSYLVANIA
mutual horse thief detecting and
INSURANCE COMPANY.
From three to live dollars will Insure your
horse against thieves for live years.
Persons desiring to become members will apply
to BAM’L K. H UMHXCH,
. Special Agent.
OfflcQ 20 West Main St., Carlisle..
Jan. 3,1807-0 m
mHE RAILWAY PASSENGER'S AB-
I SURANCE COMPANY, of Hartford, Conn.,
tusuroa agtilnsi all kinds of Accidents.'
CAPITAL $304,800,
For live thousand dollars In case of fatal acci
dent, or $25 Weekly Compensation In case ol
disabling bodily injury, at 25 cents per day. For
sole at S AMUEL KIHUMRIOH'S.
Office No. 20-West Main SU, Carlisle.
Jan. 3,1807- 0m . /
TUBE INSURANCE.
Itscharter extended to tUo.yearlaw, is novm,
active and vigorous operation .under too euper-,
Intenaence of toe following Board of Managers.
Wm. R. Qorgos, Christian Stay man, J acp b Bb
orly, Daniel Bailey, Alexander
Jtt Tho rotesof Inunranoojute Aw and
theagentaoUlm C°mpa.ny
be Vi^pSlcle t nt-CHiai 'ian s^^^^/biir 2*
Secretary—Johß Ci •DONi^Pv i ,Meohamcsburg,
Treasurer—Daniel Bailey, DUlsburg, York Co.
AGENTS. --
| Cumberland n
ry Zeorlng. Shlremonato.wn: Bafayew reuor,,
Hoklnaon; Henry Bowman,
Drtfflth Knath Middleton; Samuel-Grauam w»
Ponnsbiro' l SaZrol Ooovcr, Meohamoabarg; J.
•W. Cooklin, Shepherdstown; D. Coover, Upper
Allen* J O. Saxton* Silver. Springs John Hyer,
Carllaie: ValeuttneVeeman.New bumberland,
Jtt ]^tea-W.’ inking, Dover: James
Griffith. Warrington; T.F. Doardorff,
ton; Hiohey. Clark, DUlsbuig; D. Rutter,, * air
view s John Williams, Carroll. ■ ■ • -
Dauphin Chwnty—Jacob Houser, HorrUburg.
Membersqf the Company havlimpoUoies about
to expire, 6an hove them renewed by-making op*
plication to any of toe agents. .
Deo. 1 18U5 ' ' ' '
rn oo'n PENS GIVEN AWAY.—Bam
\X plea of •* ADAMH &■ OO'B' CELEBRATED
GkJLfisN PENS” will bo sent FKEB oa receipt ot
Bump for postage. Address ADAMS & CO., il
■tromfieidStieet, Boston Mom,
Moron 7, ijW—lm
ito aramran Boinnteer. mm
" v Xl t 7 ... . v , . ; specified for publication, tbejr will bo eontuwea
• V. - v. an til ordered out and charged accordingly*
PEINTINi
BY BRATTON & KENNEDY.
&edl iEstate.
ESTATE FOR SALE!!
W. J. SHEARER,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
AND AGENT FOR THE SALE OP
Cumberland Co. Real Estate,
OFFERS THE FOLLOWING VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
AT' REASONABLE PRICES
IN THE BOROUGH OF CARLISLE.
No. 0. A New and Well Built TWO-STORY
BRICK HOUSE, with Two-story Bock Building,
containing in allSovcn Pleasant Rooms, together
,wlth;NE\V FRAME STABLE, CARRIAGE
HOUSE and other out-buildlegs: situate.on East
side South Hanover Street. This Lot, on which
thcre|ls some very Choice Fruit, contains 42 feet
in front by 220 feet In depth.
N 0.14. SIX of the finest BUILDING LOTS In the
Borough, On South Hanover Street,
No.lA The six most elevated BUILDING LOTS
In the Burough, situated at the hood ol South St.
IN THE COUNTRY.
NoJo. AOO ACRE FARM In North Middleton
township, lit miles from Carlisle. This form has
but aTENANT HOUSE aud STABLE, bat It af
fords; the finest site for a Mansion House and
Bank Barn! that wo know in Cumberland co.
. No]7. A TRACT OF, - ,THIRTY-BIX ACRES.-
with bmall but comfortable BRICK DWELLING
HOUSE,-Frame Stable, Ac.. and a young and
thriving Orchard oi CHOICE FRUIT, situate on
the Rhirroud, In North Middleton twp., West, and
within a .mile of, the Borough of Carlisle. This
property as a HOMESTEAD and for general or
Truck Farming, Is the most desirable tract of Its
size lo be found anywhere la the vicinity of
Carlisle. „
The certain extension. of the town West-
partly consequent upon the improve
, moots made and contemplated by the Railroad
Company in that direction, drawing, as they
necessarily, will, nearly the whole trade of the
town) to that end, will very greatly enhance the
value of this land to-the future owner, for any
purpose whatever, rendering It a safe and profit
able Investment.
Feb. 28,1806.
&c
B. EWING,
A;
CABINET MAKER
AND UNDERTAKER,
WEST MAIN STREET,
CARLISLE, PENN’A.
A Splnfdid Assortment of
NEWPUBNIT U’B e
’ for the Holidays, comprising
Sofas, Camp Stools,
Lounges, Centro Tables,
Hooking Chairs, , Dining Tables,
■ Easy Chairs, Card Tables,
, ’ Reception Chairs, Ottomons,
Bureaus, What-Nots.
Secretaries, ■ &c., &c.,
Parlor, '
Chamber,
Dining Room,
Kitchen
FURNIT U R E ,
of the Latest Styles.
COTTAGE FURNITURE IN SETTS,
Splendid New Patterns.
AND MATTRESSES,
Giy,T. FRAMES AND PICTURES,
in great variety.
1 Particular attention given to Funerals. Orders
from town and country attended to promptly
and on reasonable terms.
Doc. 43,1806—1 f
Q|A.BXNET WARE HOUSE
TOWN AND COUNTRY,
The subscriber respectfully Informs his friends
and the public generally, that ho still continues
the Undertaking business, and is ready to wait
uputi customers either by day or by night; Beady
made Coffins kept constantly on hand, both
plan* and ornamental. Ho has constantly on'
build J^atenlMctaUa\BuriaLlOue, of which,
he has been appointed the solo agent. This case
Is recommended us superior uf any of the kind’
now;in use, it being perfectly air . • r
He has also furnished himself with u new Rose*
wood K kar h b and gentle,horses, with which, he
will attend funerals in town and country, per
sonally,'without extra charge.»■ • ' • •
Among the greatest discoveries of the age is
WetVa spring MiUirtua, the best ahd cheapest bod
uowj in use, the exclusive right of which X have
Secured, and will be kept constantly on hand.
: .CABINET
In all Its various branches, carried on, and Beau
reaus, Secretaries, Work-stands, • Parlor Ware,
Upholstered Chairs, Sofas, Pier, Side and Centre;
Tables, Dining and, Breakfast, Tables, Wash
stands of all kinds, French Bedsteads, high and
low poster Jenny. Lind and Cottage Bedsteads.
Chairs of all kinds, Looking Glasses, and all
other articles usually manufactured in this line
of business, kept constantly on hand.
His workmen are men of experience, his ma
terial the best, and his work made In the latest,
city style, and all under his own supervision. If
wiffibe warranted and sold low for cash.
He Invites all to give him a call before purchas
ing elsewhere. For the liberal patronage here
toure extended to him he feels indebted to his
■numerous customers, and assures them that no
efforts will be spared in future to please them In
style and price. Give us a calk /
Rememoer the place, North Hanover street,
neatly opposite the Deposit Bank^Caritele. ipE
Dec. 1.1805. •' - i. 1
pjABINET -MAKING!
The undersigned respectfully Informs his old
friends and patrons that he'nos resumed the
business of i ; - '
: OABINE’I MAKING,
In all its various branches, at his old stand, Nos.
66 and 67 South Hanover Street, two doors below
the Second Presbyterian Church, where ho is
prepared to manufacture
BUREAUS,
SIDEBOARDS,
SECRETARIES, __
BREAKFAST TABLES,
DINING TABLES, .
CHAIRS. -
HAT-RACKS, .
WHAT-NOTS, - ,
CENTRE TABLES,
SALOON TABLES.
TEAPOY TABLES,
WASH STANDS,
• BEDSTEADS,
BOOK OASES. , ,
WARDROBES, Ac; and
COTTASP FURNITURE*
of every variety; ‘
Looking Glasses,. ' ' '
Sofas, i . . • ,
, Rocking Chairs,
and Upholstered • -
and Cano Chairs,
of all kinds kept constantly on hand.,
CANING, REPAIRING AND VARNISHING,
done on short notice and at reasonable rates.
US-Country Produce Taken,in Exchange.
1 JOHN LISfcMAN.
Feb. 14,1807-3 m ■ ■. * »*•_ 11 •'
p abriagesi
Yho undersigned have now on hand and are
making a largekssortment ot all kinds or
oabriagm. '
TO p’andnotop dogieBi
warranted of the best-toatorial, and manufac
tured by the best workmen, oil of whl ch will be
sold -
AT REDUCED PRICES.
We have also a lot of second bond work which
Is offered at exceedingly low rates. . ■
REPAIRING AND PAINTING
done at short notice and on reasonable terms;
■ Shop on Bouti. Pitt Street, nearly opposite the
Mansion House. ■ AB ,
Jan. 8,1867—6 m '
TTENRY G. BEIDLER,
AUCTIONEER*
- KBRBVILLE, ..
CUMBKRLA2a> S OOtJNTV, PENN’A.
Will attend promptly' to the calling of sales, at
toe lowest rates. An experience of several years,
ESS&fSIJSdSS!SSS^IS^r&
.
The mutual life insurance
roMPANY OP NEW YORK.—“The leading
_ j Insumnco Asaoclatlon of ihlsCottllnentr'-
Hon- Ellaur Wrtgbt,,lnsnraMO CpmtnlMloner oj
Maas. Caah’AasetaoverglTdionooo.l Applications
BOUclted and
, . ’ , Aiprnt, Walmd Bottom.
~Deo. 20, 1866 —3m*- . ■ ■
T7MPIRB SHUTTLE BEWINOMA-
HinMTMFjflareßUDorlOr toqll other fOr FAMl*^
tftip all toetuteat -improvements; -are speedy,
nolsless; durable; and \\
Tiuaietated Circulars reee. Agents wanted.*—*
Llbuml discount allowed,' No:canslgument«
Address, EMPIRE B.M. CO.. BroadwWi U# ». Y
jnIyM.WS-ly -■ 1 -v
JDtg ®OOfcB.
SPRING HTYXjEH 1
DRY GOODS/ DRY QOODS / I
m A. W. BENTZ.
Owing to ray former success, I have been oblig
ed to rccclVo from the Eastern Cities another ex
tensive Invoice of • '
CHOICE GOODS AND CARPETS.
Special care has been taken In the selection of
them, which will convince all who give them a
thorough examination. I have received a large
stock of ,
JJINGHAMS AND SPRING PRINTS,
DeLalnes, Silk Check Cballios and Poplins, Cord
ed Maiango, Mohairs, <tc. Ladies' Cloaking
Cloth,Black and White Materi&lfer Shirts, White
Home Made Flannels, *
CHECKS, TICKINGS,
Single and Double Width Sheetings, Marsallles
Counterpanes and Honey Comb Quilts, Hosiery
and potions of alt kinds, Umbrellas, all prices.
CARPETS I CARPETS ! l
Great attention and oaro bos been bestowed to
this department of my business. I have pur
chased all grades of Ingrain Carpets, Throo-Ply,
Cottage, Twilled, Venetian, <&c.
MATTINGS,
Floor and Window Oil Cloths, Looking Glasses
and 1 '
WINDOW SHADES
After making a thorough Investigation no one
will leave without.making a puronaso.os they
will bo a great temptation to all housekeepers.
a: w; BENTZ,
No. 27 South Hanover Street,
March. 28,1807.
gABGAIWSI BARGAINS!!
AT NO. 18.
GREA T BED UCTION IN PRICES I
WHAT EVERYBODY WANTS
AT
S. C. BROWN’S
NEW DRY GOODS STORE!
GOODS ARB REDUCED FROM 10 to 20 per Cent.
« In consideration of the groat decline, the un
dersigned Is now oflbrlng the greatest Induce
ments offered In the county.
jHe Is selling beat Prints at 20 cts..
’ >v ßest 1 yd. wide Bro. Muslin at 2-1 cts.,
yd. best Cot. Table Diaper at 02 els.
. 1 yd. best Tick at 66 cts.
DRESS GOODS!
American Delaines at 80 cts.,
Lustres, ....
Alpaccas all colors,
Cobcrgs all col's. 8 to 0 quars. wide,
Wool Delaines 3 to 5 quarters wide, from CO to $lOO,
88 Inch French Morlnocs, best makes,sl2s.
MEN’S WEAR I MEN’S WEAR II
Broadcloths, very cheap, '
All Wool Cosslmeres from $lOO upwards,
Sattinets, Jeans, <£c., <tc.
A fUM lino of
Notions,
Hosiery,
Gloves,
‘ Zephyr Hoods, ft
Shawls,
(to., (to.
Call and see for yourselves. llomeraber the
plaCo, S.C, BROWN.
No. 18 West Main St., Carlisle.
Nov. 29,1800. .
and Ofllce
“VT'E W STORE!
" NEW GOODS
R I N G’S
NEW DRY GOODS STORE,
MA I# STREET,
Opposite the Mansion House,
Having rented the Store formerly occupied by
Mr. Svim' A. Miles, the undersigned invites the
attohtlon of the ladios'of Carlisle and ita-vlclnity
to his WELL SELECTED SXO®K Of
DRY GOODS, • ; ! 'i
DRESS TRIMMINGS,
Just received from the-Eastern Cities.
By strict attention to business, and a corefhl
study of the wants, and tastes of bis customers,
he hopes to obtain a share of the public patron-,
ago.' H
J. G. H. RING,
jj®- Special attention given; to. DRESS TRIM;
MINGS.
, Nov, 8,1860 —ly - ' • . j_
TDAEGAINS! BARGAINS! 1
''SELLING off at cost
[ANA NO MISTAKE/ /
I ora soiling off my entire stock of Dry Goods
AT COST, consisting of French, Plaid and Plain
Poplins, all wool Kepps.,French and English
Merinoea-of the most ueautlful colors, all wool
and'American Delaines, Cashmeres, Black and
Colored Alpoccos,
' LADIES’ CLOAKING AND SHAWLS,
Shirting and other Flannels, Canton Flannels,
Checks; Ginghams. Tickings, Table Lmeu, La
dles’ Vesta and Under Ware of every description,
with a large assortmentof Misses and Infants Me
rino under Vesta of every size, Calicoes, Muslins,
BalmoralHoop.Skirta, &c., Ac.
Also, a largo assortment of Gentlemen s Wear,
.Cloths,
•-Casslmeres.
Sattmeta,
. . Jeans, _ . ...
‘ - • Shlrtlag, ,
'Flannels, ' ;
, <&C., &C.,
nil of which must bo sold «1 coj< until the entire
stock Is sold. ~ My goods have nil been hough t
some atihe lowest auction prices, the
at the lowest wholesale prices at the New York
andi Philadelphia markets.
WM. A. MILES,
ETorth Hanover Street, next door to Miller &
Bowers' (formerly John, P. Jlardwiiro
Store, Remember the numberr-32 North Hauo
ver. Slim bf the Yellow Fanuel.
K0v.22,1808.• ' ! ~
jLumter anli ffloal.
pOAL AND LUMBER YARD. '
> b” l iHonl'rfiSd purcmSet!
the‘stock of ■
COAL AND LUMEBEE,
in the Yard, together with an ij^ m ® n S® “f.?
lumber, „ ~ .
. ; PAL plaSterino
tide that belongs W a Lumbcr Yard
most reasonable tends; ■ My worked boards_will
be kept under cover, so they oau be fdrnlshed
a on band nU klnda of PAM;
lIjYCOAJU Under cover, whichT’wUi deuvei,
: clean, to any-parti of toe borough, - ;to wit.
-kens Valley. Broken Egg, Stove, and Nut, Luke
Treverton. Ijocust Mountain, Lanbdrry
wWtoS® go myself to sell at the lowest prices.
wd BloEksmitte- ftlways on
sell at the lowest dgmeTVard
J L. STERNJfR’B
LIVE BYA Np 8A EE. STABLE,
liia'WKKN UANUVKKANO 3SKDFOKI) S'ra,,
; i ~ , iN.REAP-liOF 13 ?-;
OABLIBDB, PA, ■ , 'l - ■ '
FTavinn fitted np the stable with new Carrlo-,
eekso. !^preparedtotornlahfirat-dasa turn-,
onto at rates. Parties taken to and
of CarUs'.f, vmder lbe fjame and stylo of Wa.sh
mood * Brother.; . . ANDBEW WABHMQOD.
:'April w-g.washmood. ■
A bashful man deserves sympathy ; for
the mental torture he dally undergoes
cannot well bo estimated, when In the
presence of company ho itnngln es that
the eyes of every one are upon h Im, and
feels painfully embarrassed. \V hen spo
ken to, if he lias sufficient self-p ossesslon
to answer at all, ton chances to one ho
will say “ sir" to a lady, and “ madam"
to a gentleman; then discovering his
mistake and endeavoring to rectify it, he
will only involve himself the more deep
ly. Being in constant fear that he shall
make a blunder, this very anxiety has a
tendency to increase the danger.
Henry Osborn belonged tS this unfor
tunate class of Individuals. Although ho
had nearly completed his education, and
had hitherto borne off the highest college
honors, yet he had but a very modest
opinion of his intellectual endowments
and scholastic proficiency. 'Whatlfblnck
eyes sparkled, and ruby lips smiled ad
miration and approval on Commence
ment Day ? He never could be made to
believe that such smiles and glances were
destined for him, and invariably assured
his classmates that they were mistaken
in supposing him to bo a “ happy fellow”
or a “ lucky dog."
. Judging by his stealthy and side-wise
entrance Into a drawing-room, an obser
ver might be led t.) suppose that his fig
ure was awkward and ungaily, and he
was desirous of concealing it as much as
possible; whdn, on the contrary, he was
tall and elegant in person, ami qf ex
tremely prbpossi ssing countenance; and
in fact was considered by the ladies ■ and
they are allowed to be good judges—as a
decidedly handsome young man.
Osborn seldom allowed himself to ac
cept an invitation to dine out, because
thcd-o was a possibility of being asked to
carve a fowl or a joint bf meat, a service
which lie know required considerable
sell-possession and coolness to perforin
gracefully, especially when there was a
pretty girl sitting just opposite. His
equanimity was the most tried in the
presence of the softer sex; lie dreaded
nothing so much us exciting their ridi
cule or attracting their attention; and
though a great admirer of female beauty,
he had never gained sufficient courage to
express a prelerence for any one of the
fair daughters of Eve.
At the time of which we write Osborn
was in a dilemma. He had just received
an invitation from an uncle to spend the
coming vacation at his country seat; and
remembering the generous hospitality
and fatherly interest which his relative
had manifested on a former visit, many
years ago, the young man was strongly
inclined to accept it. But there was an
obstacle to encounter, and one that to an
Individual, of his peculiar organization
seemed almost insurmountable.
Next door to ,tho Post .Office.
AND NOTIONS,
CARLISLE, PA., THURSDAY, APRIL 11,1867.
Miscellaneous.
AN UNEXPECTED DECIAKATION.
Hls*uucle bad two daughters, who were
mere children when Osborn had lost seen
them; but now they were tall, slyiish
young ladles, undoubtedly, perhaps both
proud and haughty, and who would crit
icise him without mercy. That he would
like to see them was true, blit the ordeal
through which he must pass was a se
vere'one.
After a grgat deal of reflection he final
ly sent on a letter of acceptance, but not
without wars that he might regret it.—
There was a mouth’s time yet interven
ing, and our hero resolved to practice the
most graceful attitudes, study the smooth
est phrases, and make a fqnr polite bows,
just to get used to that sort of thing, be
fore the mirror;
“ X wish I was as much of a favorite
With the ladles as you are, Williams,” he
observed to his room-mate.
“Why, bless me, Osborn, you must; bo
joking! Where I get even one look you
get ten,” replied the person addressed.
.“I don’t think much of looks when
words are so much more preferable. I
don’t quite understand it; Lut somehow
or other I never could feel at ease when
talking with a lady ; are you ever troub
led iu that way?” he continued, seri
ously. .
“ Never, Harry; lam troubled the most
to make them remain ‘easy’ for, any
length of time.” laughed Williams. “If
I was only as handsome,” he added, “ in
as good standing with the professors, and
could write as sound an essay as yourself;
I’d soon make myself a favorite among
the fair ones.” '
“ But'you can talk, Williams, and that
is worth more thanull,” resumed Osborn.
“And can’t you ?” asked the former,
with a smile.
“ Sometimes; but jvben I want to talk
the most I cannot think of a word if my
life depended on it.
“ Baahfuluess; that’s all. You’ll for
get all aboutsuch feelingswhen you have
been In the company of those pretty
cousins half a day,’’ responded Williams;
as he placed himself in an attitude for
study.
Osborn sighed and looked Incredulous
ns ho followed the example of bis com
panion.
Vacation came, and as Henry Osborn
rapidly appfodohed his uncle’s residence,
he almost wished he was back again at
college, poringover musty books of Greek
and Latin, for he then had no one to
please but himself and his teachers. As
every turn of the wheels brought him
nearer to the place of destination, the
anxiety and restlessness that he manifes
ted would have led one to suppose lie bad
committed some heinous crime, and was
on h(s way to confession, being very un
certain how he might be received. In
fact the young man felt that he had em
barked in a hazardous undertaking, and
thht his chances for giving “complete
■ satisfaction”-were very few in number.
X wonder if either of the girls has
black eyes?" he soliloquized. “ I hope
not, for black eyes always make me feel
awkward in spite of myself; it seems as
if the owner knew exactly what I was
thinking of. And what if either Bertha
or Flora should ask me to assist them in
shawling. What could I do?. I never
folded a lady’s shawl in ray life I”
• And Osborn’s heart fairly palpitated
with anxiety at the idea of the complica
ted- duties he might bo expected to per
foriin; for, although the young man never
liesitated-to appear before a critical and
discriminating audience while perform
ing 1 his collegiate course, yet it was a se
rious fact that the thought that the laws
of gallantry and politeness might require
iim to hold shawls, fasten obstinate
gloVes, turn over music leaves, pick up
embroidered handkerchiefs, open doom,
and say smboth and flattering things in
general, was one that threatened to de
strby the pleasure of the contemplated
visit. ' , ’ ■ .
While Osborn is tormenting himself
thus, and entirely disregarding the beau
tiful scenery by which he is passing, let
us speak a lew words concerning the two
young ladies who were the subject of his
unsettled thoughts.
Bertha and Flora were the only chil
dren of Mr. Mason, a gentleman of prop
ertVand influence, who had spared neith
er time nor money in the education and
accomplishment of his daughters. Ber
thd.'the eldest, was a tall, graceful beau
ty,'talented and intelligent, and unusu
ally free from the pride and coquetry that
so often sully the most peerless beauty,
and render unattractive the most exalted
position.
As a natural consequence she had many
adinirers, who sought her society for, nil
iemit reasons; some,, it might be, for her
unri valled charms of person and mailiier,
others for her intellectual attainments,
and others -with an eye. to, her father’s
wealth. . Bnt towards all, and especially
thbse for whom her heart dictated- no
preference, she maintained-a friendly,
dlfenifled demeanor that effectually re
pelled all undue familiarity; at the same
time sedUrirtg respect ; and whon a suitor
was so unfortunate as to meet with no en
couragement, her, answers, were
I,bl y. couched In those terms of true delica
cy! and consideration which A real lady
wilt ever make-use of When declining the
’most flattering compliment a'.man can
pay to the opposite sex, viz,: the offer of
his heart and baud.
v 1 Flora was aprotty brunette, and,’un
fortunately for Jdemy Osborn, possessed
a sparkling pair of bluok eyes, which
doubtless had been tl e means of break-
ing many susceptible hearts. She was a
lively, happy creature, and though not
quite so stuid and dignified as her stately
sister Bertha, she could display os much
womanly Judgment and good sense,
when occasion otiered, as the latter. Flo
ra wad modest and unpretending, and
never appropriated the attention of gen
tlemen to herself. No: she invariably
passeq them over to her sister, as one who
ha«i prior claim. There was no selfish
ness about Flora, and she really fell proud
of the beautiful Bertha, and unenvious
of the attention she attracted; while the
latter, who was warmly attached to her
merry, amiable sister, regretted that she
so lij, htly estimated her own powers of
pleat mg, and the very few opportunities
she juve gentlemen of cultivating her
uequ ilntance.
W th this digression we will return to
Osborn, who, having alighted at the vil
iagel tavern, proceeded , the rest of the
wuyj a distance of half a mile, on font.
“ Is Mr. Mason at home?” he asked, as
a domestic appeared in answer to his
summons.
“No, sir; but the young ladies are,”
Was the reply.
“That’s rather unfortunate, for I shall
have to introduce myself,” mused our
liero, iu some trepidation. *
'He lmd serious thoughts of returning
tq the hotel and awaiting his return ; but
si]moment’s reflection assured him that
that would be u very foolish proceeding,
uiid he accordingly followed the servant
into the hull.
“I heard the bell, and, thinking it
might be you, I came down,” said a
musical voice.
•Osborn looked up in some confusion,
and every one of the polite words he had
been forming into sentences for the last
two weeks took their flight as his eyes
rested on a beautiful girl, standing di
rectly before him.
“ This is cousin Henry Osborn, I pre
sume,” she added, extending hex hand
with an yiir of iasy gracefulness.
The youug man stammered on afllr
mative, and made the best bow he was
able to under the circumstances.
“1 am Bertha, aud this is my sister,”
continued the youug lady, us .Flora mod
estly advanced to welcome her cousin.
“ X suppose we have both grown almost
out ofyour rememberuuce,” said Bertha;
“ but that need make no difference, lor
we are just us glad to see you as over.”
indeed, and l,m very sorry papa
is nbt ut home,” added Fioia, smiling
sweetly. “But he charged us to do all
we could to make you comfortable, il you
happened to arrive in his absence.” she
added, placing an easy chair directly iu
front of the lire, while Bertha rang the
bell for a pair of slippers.
“Really, ladies—don’t trouble your
selves—you are very kind,” said Henry,
blushing painfully, but yet getting on
much better than no had expected.
“ Wo shan't allow so muen formality :
call us Bertha and Flora, if you please,”
observed the elder of the sisters, playful-
ly. *
Henry .bowed again, us the best reply
he could make to his flattering mark of
regard, and then make a few formal in
quiries respecting the health of the fami
ly, at the same time looking straight in
to the fire; for he had not yet mustered
sufficient courage to look his fair youug
relatives unshrinkingly in the face.
“ A chilly evening lor early autumn,”
remarked Flora, after a short pause, who
observed Henry’s extreme diffidence, aud
wished lo make him feel at ease.
“ Very,”; he briefly replied, drawing
his chair nearer the tire.
“ You must feel latigued after such a
long ride, and, if you will excuse me, X
will order refreshments,” added Bertha,
as she left tlie room for the purpose in
dicated.
“ Now I’m in for it!” thought our he
ro, as the door, closed upon her. “And
she’s got,black eyes, too; I’m all alone
with her, aud of course she expects I shall
lead off.”
While Osborn was considering what
subject to introduce for Flora’sedlflcation,
tlie latter was casting furtive glances to
wards him, and wishing that Bertha
would return as toon as possible; for his
abashed and confused manner had infec
ted her to' a degree.
“ What do you think of the Fugitive
Slave Law, Miss Mason ?" asked Henry,
at a venture.
“ I really don’t know; lam not a bit
of a politician,” replied Flora, gravely,
with a mischievous twinkle of her black
eyes.
“ What a dunce I am!” thought the
young man. " I might have known bet
ter than that! Excuse me, Miss Mason,”
he rejoined, desperately. “ I thought
that perhaps you—”
“ You are very excusable,” interrup
ted the young lady gaily. “lam rather
stupid about comprehending such sub
jects ; but Bertha is quite clear in that
respect, and she will talk about them as
long as you please.”
Osborn was men tolly regretting that by
his unfortunate choice of topics he had
obliged her to confess her stupidity, and
racking his brain for something more ap-
Elicable to a lady’s taste, when, much to
is joy, his uncle entered the room. His
warm welcome and kind manner soon had
their effect upon his nephew ; lie became
less embarassed, and appeared to much
betteradvantage; and Bertha was agreea
bly surprised upon her return to the par
lor to find the young man who half an
hour ago had spoken a few words with so
much effort, now engaged in an earnest
conversation with her father, and upon a
theme that was well calculated to display
his brilliant talents.
The evening passed off’quitepleasantly
to Osborn, and before he had retired ho
had twice looked into the dreaded eyes of
Flora without flinching, and oonfe.-.sed to
himself that it was much less disagreea
ble than he had expected..
Every day’s acquaintance familiarized
him with the family. Witli Bertha and
his unclehesooufeltquitoathome, though
with Flora he seemed far more reserved.
Bertha was his companion in rides and
walks, and did all In her power to enter
tain him, although never supposing her
society was preferable to her sister’s.
Weeks passed away, and the long va
cation was almost completed. Henry still
reniaiued as reserved as ever when alone
with Flora, though the latter had often
observed him looking intently at her
when lie thought himself unnoticed. —
Why did he color so when she addiessed
him? Why did he appear to shun her
when she attempted to talk with him fa
miliarly?
Flora lovqda little innocentamusemeut,
and she resolved to plagnehim a little for
giving her so little of his confidence. It
was evident enough'to her that Bertha s
beauty and talents had produced a feeling
which almost, if not quite, amounted to
love To be sure Flora had reason to sup
pose that her sister hud disposed of her af
fections, but then how did she know but
Bertha had changed her mind, fascinated
bv the handsome and sensible Henry Os-,
born ? Woman change their minds very
suddenly, sometimes, and Flora thought
she could not blame her if she dtd love
him a little.” ,
.“ I’m sure they needn’t be so mysteri
ous about it," thought Flora, poutting her
redlips. “The# think I’m blind—at least,
Hurry does. I don’t believe he has com
mitted himself, though. What a hand
some head lie’s got I and such whiskers !
If he wasn’t quite eo bashtui, and didn t
blush so easy, uud didn’t love Bertha, I
really believe I should love him myself.
At any rate I don’t believe she’ll Uud a
better-looking, and at tbe same time so
sensible a husband with so little fopish
ness and self-conceit, if she tries a year,
Euraued Flora, sighihg uncouclously to
erself. , . ....
The young lady was alone, sitting near
the window, busy with her needle. Pre
sently she heard Henry’s step in thepas
i) eaire
1 “ He’s coming, and now I will tease the
secret out of him,” was her decided re
solve.
The door opened, and the young man
was about entering; but seeing Flora ho
stepped back, with the remark that be did
not wish to Intrude.
“Come in, Cousin Harry,” said the
young lady, as she perceived hlslntention.
“Como in; I’m all alone, and .we can
have a nice chat. Don’t sit so far off,”
she added, as Osborn hesitatingly placed
himself at the furthest corner of the
room.
“I will sit near the window,” he ob
served, “ and busy myself with a book, if
you have no objections, Mis* Mason v”
“ But I have,” was the prompt reply of
the young ladyj “and I’d rather you
would call me Flora than formal Miss
Mason.' Besides, you don’t treat Bertha
so ceremoniously.”
“Flora ismuoiitheprettierappellatlon,”
said Henry, glancing admiringly at his
fair cousin’s expressive face ana graceful
•figure.
“ Then don’t forget to call me so; for X
do so detest ceremony, especially amongst
cousins,” said Flora, significantly. “I
wish 1 you would treat me just like a sis
ter ; that is to think a great deal of me,
and tell me all your secrets.”
“ But I havn't got any,” responded our,,
hero, averting his eyes, and most indus
triously entangling a skein of silk that
lie hud taken from Flora's work-basket.
“ Oh, yes, lam certain you have; your
heart is in quite as desperate astate as my
poor skein*of silk, she continued, laugh
ing merrily, and tossing back a shower
‘of ringlets.
Osborn was silent, but colored exces
sively at ttyis unexpected sally.
. “ You wouldn’t blush so if there wasn’t
some truth in the charge,” said Flora,
mischeviously, drawing her chair nearer
to the sofa on which the young man sat.
“ I am not conclous of blushing,” said
Henry, faintly, still playing with the
silk. %
“ 0 Cousin Harry ! what a fib!” ex-’
claimed the maiden, as she took a hand
glass from her basket and held it before
him. “Just look at that face I”. And
she fairly forced Osborn to examine his
flushed features by its aid.
“ I am afraid you are a tease, Miss Flo
rn. ”
“ Nothing of the kind, I assure you.—
But are you almost ready to begin? I’v©
just commenced a long scam, and wont
interrupt you once.”
“ Begin what?” asked Henry, looking
at her attentively, and wondering to
what she referred. “ X do not compre
hend your meaning.” *
“ Fie, Cousin Harry! Now can you say
that there isn’t some beautiful talented
young laxly in this vicinity that you
woulu like to make Mrs. Osborn?” she
continued, in the same tone, laying her
little white hand caressingly on his shoul
der.
“ Perhaps so!” he replied, in a slightly
tremulous voice.
“ Then why dop’t you tell her so? I
would.”
“ Because I fear a repulse, Flora.
Though I may love her devotedly and
sincerely, yet you know she might not
appreciate my feelings,” returned our he-,
ro, earnestly, for once getting the better
of his embarrassment.,
“She couldn’t help it, Harry, if she’s
worth having. You’re a good, generous
fellow, and I should think a good deal of
you, if you wouldn’t keep out of my way
so much.”
“Then you do think of me sometimes ?”
“To be sure; why not?” asked Floi.*a,
as she lifted her eyes, and encountered
the earnest and respectful gaze of nho
young man. But what I think makes
no difference,” she added, blushing in
her turn. “ People hear my opinion, and
then do as they nave a mind to. But I
would tell her all; Bertha is a good girl,
and will—”
“ Bertha! Why, I was talking of your
self, Floral” exciairaed the young man,
in a tone of deepest disappointment.
“ Of me I” repeated Flora, mechanical
ly, her figure trembling with excitement
and emotion.
“ Yes, my dear Flora; did you not un
derstand me!” he continued, taking her
unresisting hand in his own. ’Tia my
own gentle Flora, and not her sister, who
has wop my heart so effectually. Have
you not one word of hope for me; Flora?”
The maiden sppke not, but her bead
rested confidingly on Heury’sshoulderas
the latter put his arm softly about her
slender waist and told his eloquent story-
Yes, he spoke* eloquently, for timidity
and erabaressment held themselves aloof;
the diffident man became suddenly bold
when the ice was once broken, and he
dared to plead his cause earnestly.
** I loved you first, dear Flora, for your
beauty and accomplishments; then for
the uniform good sense and intelligence
you evinced, and lastly for your unceas
ing efforts to promote tbe happiness of
those about you, lam naturally reserv
ed, and though I marked every look and
action still something prevented me
from disclosing ray sentiments, or feeling
as nnconstrained in youf presence as in
Bertha’s. When you declined accompany
ing us in our walks and rides, and hinted
that Bertha was most capable of enter
taining me, I sensitively imagined that
you did not desire my society, and passed
many unhappy hours in consequence.—
She was both kind and attentive, but the
time seemed very long when you were
not with us. And now don’t you think
a little better of me, dear Flora ?” he ask*
ed very affectionately.
Flora might have replied, but her an
swer couldn’t be distinguished by a third
person ; it seemed perfectly satisfactory
to young Osborn, however, whose face
was radiant with happiness. Flora con
fessed, that she had respected Cousin Har
ry very highly, and possibly might have
loved him a little, but perceiving,that ho
apparently avoided her, antr seemed very
fond of her sister Bertha’s society, she
had sacrificed her own feelings for the
sake of the latter.
The mutual misunderstanding termina
ted very happily. Mr. Mason was well
pleased, and Bertha declared that Henry
Osborn was just the husband she would
have .chosen for her sister; while our
hero concluded that “ black eyes” were
not so bad, atter all, when a person once
got used to them. The society of the la
dies, especially that of Flora, was after
wards anticipated with pleasure instead
of dread, ana when his collegiate career
was ended, Henry Osborn Became the
happy'husband of Flora Mason. .
By degrees the former lost the title of
the “ bashful man,” and, what was bet
ter, finally gained a victory over a most
disagreeable aifd mortifying peculiarity of.
character.
Sometime.— lt is a sweet song flowing
to and fro among the topmost boughs of
the heart, and Alls the whole air with
such joy and gladness ns .the birds do,
when the summer mornings come out of
the darkness, and the day is born on the
mountains- We have all our oppressions
in the future, which we call “sometime."
Beautilul and sweet singing birds are
there, only our hands seldom grasp the
one, or our ears bear escept in faint far
oft strains, the other. But, oh, reader,
he of good cheer, for to all the good their
is a golden “sometime!" When the hills
and the valleys of time are all passed,
when the wear and the fever, the disap
pointed and the sorrow of life are-over,
and there is the peace and the rest ap
pointed of God. Oh, homestead, over
whose blessed roof,falls no shadow or even
clouds, across whose threshold the voice
of sorrow is never heard; built upon the
eternal hills, are standing with thy spires
and pinscics nf celestial beauty among
the palm trees of the city on high; those
who love shall feat under thy shadows
where there Is no more sorrow nor pain,
nor the sound of weeping.
BSr* An'enraged parent had jerked his
provoking son across his knee, and was
operating oii the exposed portion of the
urchin’s person with great vehemence,
when the young one dug into the paren
tal legs with mis venomous little teeth.
“ Blazes I what are you biting me for?”
" Well, dad, you beglued this here
war.”
YOL. 53.—N 0. 43.
A MODEL LETTER.
T<f please tho ladles we publish a few
extracts from a letter of Patrick .Henry,
the statesman and Christian, to h.lsonly
diughter. We know that our lady read
ers will bo edified by the perusal:
My Dear Daughter:— Vou have just
entered Into that state which is replt'te
with happiness or .misery. The issue de
pends upon the prudent, amiable, uni
form conduct, wisdom and virtue
so strongly recommend, on the one hand #
or oil that importance which a want
reflection or passion may prompt on the
other.
You are allied to a man of honor, of tal
ents, and of open, generous disposition.—
You have, therefore, in your power, all
the essential ingredients of domestic hap
piness; It cannot be marred, if j'ou now
reflect upon that system of conduct which
you ought invariably to pursue; if you
nowisee clearly the path from which you
will resolve never to deviate. Our con
duct Is often the result of whim or ca
price, often such as will give us many a
pang, unless we see beforehand what is
always most praiseworthy and the most
essential to happiness.
The first maxim you should follow is
nevdr to attempt to control your husbahd
by opposition, by displeasure, or any oth
er mark of enter. A man of “sense, ot
prudence, of warm feelings cannot, and
willinot, bear an opposition of any kind,
which is attended with an angry look or
expression. The current of his affection
Is suddenly stopped; tils attachment is
weakened; he begins to feel a mortifica
tion the most pungent; he is belittled
even in his own eyes, and be assured, the
wife who ouce exci es those sentiments
in the breast of the husband, will never
regain the high ground wh oh she might
and'ought to have retained. Wheu he
marries her, if he is a good man, he ex
pect* to find in herone.whoia not to con
trol him—not to take from him the free
dom of acting as his own judgment shall
direct, but one who will pla«’esuch eon
fideuce in him as to believe that hla pru
dence is his best guide. Little things,
what are in reality mere trifles in them
selves, often produce bickerlngsand even
quarrels. Never permitthem to be a sub
ject of dispute, yield them with pleasure,
and with a smile of affection. Be assured
lhatone difference outweighs them ail a
thousand or” ten thousand times. A dif
ferehce with your husband ought to be
considered as the greatest calamity—as
one i that is to be studiously guarded
against; it is a demon which must never
be permitted to enter a habitation where
all should be peace, unimpaired confi
dence, and heartfelt affection. Besides,
what can a woman gaiu by opposition or
indifference? Nothing. But she loses
everything; she loses her husband’s re
sp'ect for her virtues;* she loses his Jove,
and, with that, all prospect of future hap
piness. She creates herown misery, and
then utters Idle and sillv complaints, but
utters them in vain. ‘ The love of a hus
band can be retained only by the high
opinion which he entertains of bis wife’s
goodness of heart, of her amiable disposi
tion, of the sweetness of her temper, of
her prudence, of her devotion to him.—
Let nothing, upon any occasion, ever les
sen that opinion. On the contrary. It
should augment every day; he should
have much more reason to admire her for
those excellent qualities which will cast
a lustra over a virtuous woman when her
personal attractions are no more.
Has your husband staid out longer than
you expected ? When he returns receive
him as tho partner of your heart. Has he
disappointed you in something you ex
pected, whether of ornament or ot furni
ture, orofany con veniency? Neverevince
discontent; receivehisapology with cheer
fulness. Does he, when you are house
keeper, invite company without inform
ing you of It, or bring home with him
, a friend? ‘Whatever may be your repast,
I however scanty it may be, or how Imprac-
I ticable it may be to add to it, receivethem
with a pleasing countenance adorn your
table with cheerfulness, give to your hus
band and to your company a hearty wel
come ; it will evince love for your hus
band, good sense in yourself, and that po
liteness of manners which acts as the
most powerful charm ! It will give to the
plainest fare a zest superior to all that
luxury can boast. Never be discontented
on any occasion of this nature. * * * *
In the next place, as your husband’s
success in his profession will depend up
on his popularity, and as the manners of
a wife nave no little influence in extend
ing or lessening the respectand esteem of
others for her husband, you should take
care to be affable and polite tothepoorest
as well as the richest. A reserved haughti
ness is a sure indication of a weak mind
and unfeeling heart.
I will only add, that matrimonial hap
friness does not depend upon wealth ; no,
b is not to be found in wealth ; but in
minds properly tempered and united to
our respective situations. Competency is
necessary ; all beyond that polnfideal.—
Do not suppose, however, that I would
not advise your husband to augment his
property by all honest and commeudable
•means. I would wish to see him actively
engaged in such a pursuit, because engage
ment, a sedulous employment, in obtain
ing some laudable end, is essential to hap
piness. In the attainment.of a fortune,
by honorable means, a man derives satis
faction in self-applause, as well as from
the increasing estimation in which be is
held by those around ulm.
Gossip with Contributors.—No no
tice will be look—from this date hereaf
terwards—of letters that hain’t got a pos
tage stamp onto them.
Don’t write only on one side of the
manuscript, and don’t write much onto
that.
Don’t send a manuscript unlessyou can
read it yourself after it gets dry.
We pay all the way up hill, from ten
cents to one dollar for contributions, ac
cording tew heft.
AU settlements made promptly at the
end of the ensuing year.
Poetry and prose pieces respectively so
licited.
The highest market price paid for aw
ful railroad smashes, and elopementa.with
another man’s wife.
No swearing aloud in our paper.
Isaac—Your article on “frogs” is re
ceived. . •
It made me lafflike lightning.
Your Idea “ that frogs might be increas
ed by propagation” is bully.
Your idea “ that frogs was discovered
by Mr. Christopher Columbus in the
year 1491 i” has slipped my memory.
You also say “ that frogs grow more
bobtailed as they grow older.” This is
too eussed good to'be entirely lost.
Noah—We very humbly decline your
essay on the flood.
Your remarks might possibly lead one
more man to think as you do, and we
don’t avant our columns to be held re
sponsible for increasing the number of
fools..
The world has already got more fools
than there is any need of.
There alnt no doubt in my mind but
that the flood was a perfect success, and I
have thought that another just such an
one would pay well.in some sections of
the country.— Josh Billings.
« .
Mam’s got Hold on my “Tilteus”.—
The Hmllhlield Jimes tells another story,
illustrative of the old saw that “the course
of true love never did run smooth.” A
young couple in Smlthfleld had laid a
plan to outwit the vigilance of cruel pa
rents and elope. The Times tells the se
quel rims; The youth stood beneath the
window—the lady attempted to climb
out—when, oh ! horror, some one detain
ed her from the rear I “ Why dost thou
not come, gentle Amelia?” Bheanswer
ed in an agitated voice: “I can’t Bill,
mam’s got hold on my tillers.”
JBgy“ls there any person you "would
particularly wish me to marry ?” .said a
widow expcotantto herdying spouse who
had been somewhafof a tyrant In his day.
" Marry the devil, if you llkel" was the
gruff reply. "Oh no, my dear, you know
it is not law to marry two brothers,"
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nwtnf.LABOB AND STIMPLANX*.
An article has been pplng the xounds
of tue papers, of late, purporting to show
how soon the labof of the brain breaks
down the health of men devoted to learn
ing and literature, A close investigation
of the matter will show that the uenect
of the ordinary Jawsof health, and the ♦
nflo of stimulants, have more to dq with
the premature decay of snob men than
the excess of mental labor. We had, a
sin rt time since, a long list of French au
th< rs, who have fallen into premature
deray. Sow, a Paris correspondent of
one of the London journals takes up the
question long mooted In regard to the
etfectofhord brain-labor on longevity.—
He notices that most of tho # talented men
of France reach a mature age;.
Look, for instance, at some of the men
of the Academie Francalse. M. Vlennet.
although 89 years of age, is yet in the full
enjoyment? of hla Intellectual faculties.—
M. de Segur, at 68, is as alive to all that .
is going forward as he'was thirty years
ago: de Pongerville, 78, completed the
ofheV day the revision of his flnetransla- .
tion of tl Lucretia,” the fourth edition of
which has just appeared; Lebrun, at 82,
is as hale as ever* Viilemaln, the father -
of the Academy, whose election took
place in 1821, is 76; every now and then
we hear of hla being seriously ill, but for
all that he has not the remotest idea of
either vacating his faqtouil or of giving *■
up his functions of perpetual secretary,
which he fulfills with the inostasslduous
punctuality. Lamartine is 76, yet hla
-dep is elastic, and he, bolds himself as
upright as when ho saved the country
from republicanism in 1848. Fiourens,
78, has been ill for ten years, yet attends
regularly. Count Charles de Moutalem
hert, and Ponsard, the popular poet—al
though both ill—are still in the full pos
session of their brilliant faculties. M.
Quitzot, 79, and M. Thiers, 69, still repre
sent the July monarchy with all ttieir
wonted vigor, and each of these veteran
Orleanlst statesmen enjoy robust health.
Berryer, 74, the staunch legitimist, is as
bright and active as any man of half his
age; Victor Cousin, the delightful biog
rapher of the celebrated women of Louis
XlV’stlme,although sufleringfrom chest
disease, preserves his health by an annu
al visit to Cannes during the winter.—
The Duke de Sjroglle, 82, son-in-law to
Mndnroe de fetael. is still as polished and
strong as though ne were made of steel.
The great English statesman, Pitt, is
usually put down as an instance of the
breaking down of a great intellect under
severe toll. One of his biographers says:
That Minister who, for nearly a quarter
of a century, guided the helm of the State. ■
and weathered the storms which assailed
him, died in 1869, on the anniversary of
the day on which, twenty-four years pre
viously, he had pronounced In Parlia
ment his first speech, which made him
the Prime Minister of the country. In
the latter years of his life he was broken
down by political reverses and by illness,
as well as by the fatigue of perpetual In
tellectual exertion. Almost continually
suffering from affection of the stomach,
which deprived him of all appetite, he
had accustomed himself to seek, In the
immoderate use t)f wine, a stimulus of
tne physical strength perhaps, a momen
tary release ii’om mental suffering. In
allowing the habit to gain on him more
and more, an assume the charaoter of an
imperious want, he Completed the yuin
of his already shaken constitution, al
though his powerful intellectual facul
ties struggled energetically to the lost
against its decay. His inflamed coun
tenance, the profound alteration in his
features, formerly noble and calm, reveal
ed sadly, to all eyes the melancholy
change inhishabits. Austerlitzlssaidto
have, killed him. *
Hold on Boys.—Hoid on toyourtongue
when you are just ready to'swear, lie or
speak harshly, or use any improper word.
Hold on to your hand when you are
about to strike, steal or do auy improper
act.
Hold on to your feet when you are on
the point of kicking, running away from
study or pursuing the. path of error,
shame, or crime. .*■
Hohi on to your temper when you are
angry, excited or imposed upon, or oth
ers are angry about you.
Hold on to’your heart when evil per
sons seek your company, and invite you
to join in their games, mirth and revel-
ry-
Hold on to your good name at all times,
for it Is much more valuable to you than
gold, high places or fashionable attire.
Hold oh to the truth, for it will serve
well, and do you good throughout eterni
ty. •
Hold on to your virtue, it is above all
price to you, In all times and places.
Hold on to your character, for it Is and
ever will be your best wealth.
Self-Dependence.— Many an unwise
Eareut works hard, and lives sparingly all
is life for the purpose of leaving enough
to give his children a start in the world,
ut it is called. Setting a young man afloat
with money left him by his relatives, is
like tying a bladder under the arms of
one who cannot swim; ten chances to one
he will lose his bladders and go down to
the bottom. Teach him toswira.and he
will not need the bladders. Give your
child a good education. See to it that his
morals are pure, his mind cultivated,.and
his whole nature made subservient to the
laws which govern a man, and you will
have given what will be of more value
than toe wealth of the Indies. You have
given him a start which no misfortune
can deprive him of. The'earlier you
teach him to depend upon his own re
scources and the blessings of god, the
better.
Teaching Children.—Do all in your
power to teach your Children self-govern
ment. If a child is passionate, teach him
by gentle and patient means to curb bis
temper. If he is greedy, cultivate liber
ality in him. If he Is sulky, charm him
out of it by encouraging frank, good hu
mor. If he is indolent, accustom him to
exertion. If pride makes his obedience
reluctant, subdue him by counsel or dis
cipline. In short, give your children a
habit of overcoming their besetting sin.
B®”Whatever may be the troubles of
life, the Christian may look forward to
their end in his home In heaven. Home
is a sweet word, when used in relation to
earth. It is a sweeter one when used in
relation to heaven. A home in heayen 1
What sweeter words can be found in any
language.
B®“ There are four articles, says a wri
ter, that tvoman require on earth to en
able her to lead a calm and placid life
diamonds, a lace shawl, one of camel’s
hair, and a sot of furs a little better than
those of her intimate friend ; and faith,
they are pardonable weaknesses, and a
man who can afford the-expenditure, and
does not make it. Is a curmudgeon, and
don’t know the value of peace and quiet
ness.
.. SSyDr. J. G. Holland offered his first
and most successful books to four publish
ing houses, by which they were refused.
Mr. Scribner ventured upon the publica
tion, and has sold nearly fifty thousand
copies of each.
B®“ A mulatto slave in .Brazil has re
ceived the national prize and his freeidorn
for the beat work of sculpture ; subject,
Cupid.
BSS“ Be chary in giving advice. If It
shall prove good, it will be forgotten if
it shall prove bad, It will never be forgot
ten.
USaTA correspondent of-k New York
paper says that the full dress of a nativ.-
ladybf Colombo Is a hair pin and a gai
ter.
S®* The greatest advantage that a mao
can procure for his ohlldreu Is to have
them well educated.