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VOLUME XXXVI, NUMBER 49.1
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READING RAIL ROAD.
WINTER ARRANGEMENT.
aItEAT TRUNK LINE FROM
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the North and North-West for Philadelphia,
New York, Reading, Pottsville, Lebanon, Allentown,
lia•tott, ke.,
Trains leave Harrisburg for Now York, as follows :
Mites and 8.15 A. Ti., and 1.45 I'. M., arrivingat
New York ai 10 A. M. and 2,45 and 10.00 P. M.
Tim above connect wt . * similar Trains on the
Pennsylvania Rail Road, and Sleeping Curs ACCom
piny the first two trains, without change.
Leave for Reading, Pottsville, Tamaqua, 111 iners
ell', Allentown, aed Philadelphia at 8.15 A. M. and
1401'. H. stopping at Lebanon cud principal Sta
tions only.
Way Trains stopping at all points at 7.25 A. M. and
4.40 I'. M.
tccommodation Passenger train leaves Read
ing /a 020 A. 51., and returns from Philadelphia at
43) P. M.
Columbia Railroad Trains leave Reading at 0.30
nail 11 A. M. for Ephrata, Litlz, Columbia. &e.
in Sunday; Leav'. New York at 7 I'. M., Philadel
phi. 3,15 P. M., and Reading at 13 midnight for Har
mnsirg.
Commutation, Mileage, Season, and Excursion
Tiekets at red teed rates to and from all points.
no Pounds Baggage allowed each 'passenger.
G. A. NICOLLS,
General Superintendent.
pov. 20.'
PENNSI L.VAICIA RAIL. ROAD.
Trains leave Columbia going east,
Columbia Urdu, 8.03 A. M
Harrisburg Accomodation, 4 30 P. M
- Trains leave west,
Mail triad, 11 50 A. AI
lburisbur,,. , Accomodation, 6 25 P. SAI
Columbia train arrives, 810 " ,
Columbia Accommodation.
Leave Columbia for Lancaster, 1.40p.m
Arrive at Lune:ram . 2.20 "
Leave Lancaster at 2.40 "
Arrive at Colbmbia 3.20 "
E. K. I3OICE, Ticket Agent.
N. C. RAILWAY.
YORK AND 'WM GUTSY' LLE R. R
Tint trains front Wrightsville and York
will run as follows, until further orders:
l d eztve Wrightsville, 845 A. M.
2 10P. M.
Leave York
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Orparture and Arrival of the Passenger
Trains at York.
DEPARTURES FROM Yam:.
For 11AI:1'0101M, 4.15 A. M. 9.20 A. M.,
and 2.30 P. M.
For ILtattisnuno, 11.57 A. M. 0.15 P. M.
and 11.25 A. M, and 12.50 A. M.
ARRIVALS AT yORIC.
From BALTIMORE ' 11.52 A. M. 6.10 P. M.
and 11.20 P. M. and. 12.45 P.M.
From ILtnntanuno, 4.10 A. M., 9.15 A.
M., and 2.45 P. M.
Un Sunday, the only trains Tanning aro
the one from Harrisburg at 9.10 in the morn
ing, proceeding to Raltimore, and the one
loon llaithnore at 12.45 A. M., proceeding
Harrisburg.
Reading & Columbia Railroad.
Tntine of this road run by Reading R. R. time
Heidi iS ten minutes faster than that of Pentia Rat
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ON AND AFTER 3[ONDAY, JUNE 12TII,
15t5, trains of this road will run as follows i
Leaving Col um hie. at
7.10 A. M. Mail Passenger Train
fot Reading and intermedlato stations, leaving
Landisville at 7.43 n. m., lifanheim nt 7.58, Litiz
at 8.13, Ephrata at 8.42, Xeinholdsville at 908,
Sinking Springs at 9.40, and arriving at Reading
at 10 . 0 ) a. in. At Reading connection Is mado
with Fain Express train of East Penn's. E. it..
reaching New York at 2.30 p. rn.„ with train of
Philadelphia & Reading R. R., reaching Philadel
phia at 1.20 p. m., and also with trains for Potts
villa, tlio Lebanon Valley and Harrisburg,
2.15 P. RI. .Passenger Trait for
Reading and intermediate stations connecting
at Landisville at 2.50 p. in., with Express trains
of Pet.n'a. It. IL, both East and West, leaving
Alanheim at 3.28, Litis 3.41, Ephrata 4.10, Rein
holdsville 4.37, Sinking Springs at 5.03, and ar
riving at Reading at 5.20 p. m. At Reading con
nection is made with trains for Pottsville and
the Lebanon Valley.
Leaving Litia at
2.15 P. 111. Express Passenger Train
for Reading and Intermediate stations, leav
ing Rpheatant 2.44. Roinholdsvillo at 3.11. Sink
ing Springs at 3.3o . nnri arriving at Reading nt
335 p.m. At Reading connection is made with
Fast Express train of East Penn's. R. It., reach
ing New York at 10 p. m., and with train of
Phila.& Reading R. R. reaching Philadelphia at
-1.05 p. m.
Leaving Reading at
6.00 AL. MI. Passenger 2rain for
Columbia and intermediate stations, leaving
Sinking Springs at 536, Reinholdeville 6.44,
Ephrata at 7.11, Lids 7.40, Dianhelm at 7.58, con
necting at Landisvill e with train of Penn`a.
It., reaching Lancaster at 8.33,A. M.,Philadelphia
at 12 20 p. m., arriving at Columbia at 9.00 a. m.,
and thereconneeting with ferry for il ia Wrightev
and Northern Central It. R., and at 11-45 .
with train of Pcnn'a. It. E, for the West.
10„55 A. IL Passenger Train for
Litie and intermediate stations, on arrival of
Passenger trains from Philadelphia and Potts
ville, leaving Sinking Springs at 11.18,1teinholds
villa 11.53, Ephrata 12,28. and arriving at Lids at
I.egi p. m.
6 .15 P. NI. Nail Passenger Train
for Columbia and intermediate stations with
Passengers leaving Now York at 12 tn.and Phil
adelphia at 3.30 F . in.. leaving Sinking Sprin_gmett
o .ll,Reinholdsv Ile at 0.59, Ephrata at 7.26. Liti B
at 7.55, Bina:the-1m at 8.11, Landisville at 8.27, and
arriving at Columbia at 0.00 g m.
The Planiure Travel to Ephrata and Lilts Springs,
tram Sew York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and other
Points, is by this schedule accommodated several
nin
irection es pers. du), • with Express trains connecting in all
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La T n h c r a o s u t ea s ocldkaet s
principal
Y o M rk i o P ns h . i F r eight
and
car
ried with utmost promptness and dispatch. at the
lowest rates. Further information with regard to
F reight. or
p passa
y. ge may be obtained from the &sent •
of the coman
ME,NDES COHEN, Supt.
E. F. KEEVER, Oen. Freight and Ticket Age.
Columbia, June 12, 1.865- •
D. T NI LOOP,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR ST LAW,
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Pr• Columbia, Pa. Officein Odd Fellows
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MLSHLER'S HERB BITTERS.—BeIow
the afflicted will find a condensed
statement of the cures of various individ
uals whose names - are herewith appended,
whose Certificates can at any time be seen
by calling at the Store of the Proprietor,
Centre Square, Lancaster, Pa.
B. MISHLER, Sole Manufacturer.
John C. Walton, Lancaster, cured of Dis
ease of Spine and Kidneys, dm., contracted
in tbo Army.
Thomas Groom, Glen Hope, cured .of
Disease of the Back and Nervous system.
Henry Nagle, Lan caster,cu red of *stroke
of the Palsy, causing the loss of the use of
the right arm.
Joseph Witmer, Philadelphia, certifies
that Mishler's Bitters has restored him to
health. having been much alllicted with
various ailments for a long time•
James Kennedy, Lancaster, cured of
Chronic Diarrhoea and Rheumatism.
Daniel Finefrock, Lancaster, cured of
Chronic Rheumatism, which he was much
afflicted with while in the Arrny—receom
mends the useof theßitters to soldiers and
others similarly afflicted.
Leyi Hart, Sen., Lancaster, cured of
Rheumatism occasioned by exposure in
the Army.
Charles B. Williams, Lahcaster, certifies
that his daughter was cured of a lingering
sickness of eight months from various
diseases, by Mishler's Bitters.
Henry liaderf, Lancaster, was cared of
difficulty in passing his water, by the use
of the Bitters, and his wife also relievee
from Rheumatic pains,
Philip Donee . " Lancaster, Cured of an af
fection of the kidneys aed Bladder, by the
use of Mishler's Herb Bitter.
Daniel E. Herr, Rohrerstown, Lancaster
Co., certifies that he was cured of severe
stitches in the side which ho ;was afflicted
with lot nine years.
Jas. Inciting, Litiz, Pa., 'was cured of a
severe attack of Chronic Rheumatism.
Jos. 11. Watson, Lancaster, relieved-of
pains in his shoulders and limbs, that he
was unable to sleep-
Andrew Eberly, Lancaster, Cured of
Cramp Cholic—was so severe that he be
came apprehensive of Rupture.
Mary J. Carney, Lancaster, cured of
weakenss of the breast and pain in the side
by Mishler's Bitters.
Wm. H. Jordan, Lancaster, relieved of
Cholera Morbus in 10 or 15 minutes, by
the Herb Bitters.
Jacob Haag, Lancaster, says that his
son was relieved of extraordinary pains in
his arms and legs.
Samuel McDonnel, Lancaster, cared of
Dispepsia of 20 years standing by Misbler's
Bitters.
H G. Kendig, Farmer, near Lancaster,
was cured of a severe attack of Dispepsia,
by the Bitters.
Hugh Dougherty . , Lancaster, says his
-daughter was cured of weakncs, phthisie
sore throat, fie.
J. L. Baker, Lancaster, certifies that his
family has been much relieved from afflic
tion by the Bitters.
E. H..lthoads,Reamstown,Lancaster Co.,
aired of Inflammatory Rheumatism of
some years standing.
Jonathan Styer, of Haywood Hospital
Va. was cured of Rheumatism by the Bit
ters—contracted in the Army.
Thomas Brophy, Lancaster, recovered from
attack of Fever and Ague, by the use of
Mishler's Bitters.
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A. Mnsketnuss,Lancpster, cured 01 what
is culled a Running Leg, by application of
t he Bitters.
John• Rote, Lancaster, cured of a Run
nining Leg of 20 years' standing, by Mish
ler's Bitters.
Isaac Mclntyre, Lancaster, "elieved of a
severe pain across his kidneys, by the
Herb Bitters.
C. B, Mayer, Lancaster, cured all severe
cold which had settled in his teeth, by
isliler's Bitters.
J. F. Fredenberg, Lancaster, was entire
ly cured of a remarkable distressing Ab-
SCOMS by the Bitters.
Henry G. liendig, Camp Potomac, was
cured of Diarrhma by the use of Mishler's
Bitters.
A. Fairer, Lancaster Co., Poorhouse,
cured of Dispepsia and disease of the Kid
neys, by the Bitters.
Mary Rives, Lancaster, relieved of a
terribie cold on the breast of three months
standing. by the Bitters.
John Weidman,Lancaster,says that him
self and wile were cured of severe Rheu
matism by the Bitters.
A Lady of Lancaster,writes to Mr. Mish
ler, that the Bitters cured her of Piles of a
year's standing.
John Gilman, Lancaster, cured of Dis
ease of the Heart and a severe pain in his
breast, by the Bitters:
G. W. Whitelield, Agent at Altoona,
Blair Co. writes of the success he has met
in selling the Bitters.
Amos Aument, of Strausburg. Lancas
ter Co.,.3ised the Bitters for a wound in the
leg received at the Battle of South Morn
tain, and and has now no more pain.
J. C. IL, a member of Co. E, 195th Reg
iment, P. Y., writes to the Proprietor, that
the Bitters cured him of a distressing cold
which has unfftted him from ditty.
Martha Bents, Lancaster, was cured In
flammatory Rheumatism, from cold taken
by a broken arm.
John Neidich, Lancaster, was cured of
Palpitation of the Heart, which he had for
2.5 years.
John SchOck, Poques, Laticaster Co.
was relieved from an attack of the Gravel
by the Bitters.
.Mrs. Driickenmiller, of Mount Joy, Lan.
caster Co., was cured of OX.eraczating
pains in her hands and feet by the use of
of Mishler's Bitters.
John Lesher, of RORMStOWII, Lancaster
co., was cured of a swell in the TIN* and
jaw by the use of Mishler's Herb Bitters.
H. C. Ginkinger, Philadelphia, after be
ing confined to the house for two years,was
cured by the use of Mishler's Bitters,
Gee. W. Killian, Lancaster, was confin
ed to the U. S. Hospital for 10 weeks, by
prostration, is restored to health by the
Herb Bitters.
Mrs. Margaret Kirk, Lancaster, war
cured of a severe pain theer side and ner
vousness, by the use of Herb Bitters.
Mrs. Eliza Wenditz. Lancaster. was cur
ed of Inflammatory Rheumatism by the
use of the Bitters.
Amos Groff, Lancaster, was relieved of
a severe cold in the throat by the use of the
Bitters.
Henry .1. Etter, Lancaster, had his sight
restored,(which be had been deprived of
for about 5 years,) by the use of Mishler's
Bittters.
Charles P. Miller, Philadelphia, writes
of a lady in that city having been cured of
the Dumb Ague, by the use of the Bitters.
Harriet Orr, Lancaster, was cured of in
ward weakness and pain in the back; by
the Herb Bitters.
John Kautz, Lancaster, had az slight at
tack of Lockjaw, which was cured by the
Bitters.
Thecidore Wenditz of Pa. Reserves was
shot in the arm at the battle of Fredericks
burg. By using the Bitters be was soon
relieved from pain in the arm.
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"NO ENTERTAINMENT SO CHEAP AS READING', NOR ANY PLEASURE SO LASTING."
COLUMBIA, PENNSYLVANIA, SATURDAY MORNING, JULY 15, 1865
ggttry.
Written for the Columbia Spy
In Memoriam.
"lie sleeps his last sleep ,he has fought his last battle
No sound can awake him to glory again."
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The brave soldier has gone to his rest,
Beyond the tierce musketry's rattle,
To dwell in the realms of the blest
Away from the carnage of battle
He fell on the field of his glory,
Far away from his relatives dear,
No friends by to tell the sad story,—;*
None to wipe off the dying man's tear.
He is gone! his last battle is fought;
And death triumphs proudly again
In the haven which many have sought,
He reposes now free from all pain.
We bid thee, hravo hero, farewell!
Until, ty the chastening rod,
Our bodies are placed in the cell—
Our spirits ascended to God I
And then we in glory shall stand,
Beside the bright altars of love,
In a righteous and blossoming land—
The Father's great mansion above!
Written for
. the Columbia spy.
Human Nature, Continued. -
SHADY SIDE, NO. 21
OEM
Each one has a code of morals,
Which Is always in proportion,
As his passion is to reason.
When a christian is possessed of,
Is possessed of mind sufficient
To control his will and passions;
All his actions will be governed,
By the rule of truth and justice,
The foundation of religion;
All his teachings and instructions
For the benefit of others,
By his precepts and examples,
Spirit, and in imitation,
Imitation of his maker.
Such a man will combat error,
Combat error, and correct it,
Sure and silent, like a sunbeam,
Like a sun-beam in the morning,
In the morning while it's turning
Night and darkness into noon-day;
Leaving man, where Cod has placed him,
Free to choose, if, moral agent.
But when otherwise constructed,
When there is a lack of reason,
When there is a lack of knew ledge,
Knowledge of our human nature,
Such a ehristian or professor,
Guided mostly by his passions,
In his theory and practice;
. All his actions will be selfish,
All conclusions will be partial,
And unless allowed to dictate,
In all matters of religion,
" In the duties of a christian,
In the doctrines of the churches,
Ile will startan opposition,
Opposition and a contest,
Contest with all those who differ,
All who differ and oppose him,
In his own peculiar notion..
Those who have the least of reason,
Will be found the tnost in error,
And get up the greater contests ;
They will have a code of morals,
Code of morals corresponding.
To their wishes, to their passions;
Take the title of reformers,
Study and explain the scriptures,
Find a license in the Bible,
By their own Interpretation,
Which admits of all the changes,
Changes, which they hero adopted,
Urge their claims, appeal to passions,
Passions, and to human future,
Finding dupes and firm believers,
Where they find congenial spirits.
Thus the churches are divided,
Are split up, and subdivided;
Each with doctrines corresponding,
To the morals of its members.
Christian, mussulman and heathen,
All pretend that inspiration,
Inspiration, in the bible,
Bible, and from other sources,
Is their guide, and the foundation,
Of their faith, and their religion.
What, the aim, or what the object,
Aim or object of their leaders,
Of the leaders, of all churches
One thing true, m ust be admitted,
That the masses, who compose them,
Are sincere and firm believers,
Firm believers, in the doctrines,
In the doctrines, of the churches,
Churches, of which they are members.
(Original
• Written for the Spy.
HASHEESH.
BY A. CONTRIBUTOR
To him, who having the best interest
of his fellow men at heart, looks abroad,
the present seems to be a day of gladness
for the whole human race. In wisdom
and great love the Lord of Hosts has
been pleased to show to the world that
free and enlightened men, are fully oap
ablo of self government. The nations
afar off feel the blood quickening in their
veins, feel that man has been ennobled
by the-victory Freedom has won in this
land. But the powers of darkness are
ever on the alert to retain the hold that
they have possessed since the fall of man,
and, when open opposition is unavailing
sl:4edy recourse is had to means adapted
to the occasion. . .
We will not be slaves. We will not
permit slavery to exist upon this conti
nent: No we look toward Heaven and
defy the powers beneath to bind us again
under the despotic rule of creature man.
But while our eyes are fixed above we
notice not the serpents that are stealing
through the grass at our feet. The coil
which I dread and would call attention
to, is yet in an undeveloped state.—
Many, did they read this article, would
imagine it to be the work of a sensation
ist. But reader hear me. I was bitten
by this gaudy, harmless looking serpent,
bitten and almost died, and speak from a
heart full of thanksgiving to a . kind and
forgiving Father who healed. me, and
made me whole. Doubtless most read
ers of the Spy have noticed an advertise
ment headed "Hasheesh . Candy"—fol
lowing which is a glowing description of
the powers of an eastern drug which is
now for the first time, geneially dispens
edamong the American people.
I do not mean to bring any accusation
against either the paper publishing this
adv,ertisementi nor against him who
caused it to be printed: I would go far
ther and attack the enchanting drug
itself. To any one who has read a book
which was printed some years since, and
called " The Hasheesh Eater," any
thing I may say will appear tame and
forced. That book, like the confessions
of an Opium Eater, was written against
the drug, but it is written in such a
pleasant manner, that if I dare judge
from my owri observation, it has made
more victims to this new - intoxicating
agent, than it has cured.
What then, is Hasheesh ? lt is the
extract of the twigs and half formed
seeds of the Indian Hemp plant. Cana
bis Indica, which under the name of
Uunjah, is the stimulant of 'a, great part
of the Eastern world. In the hands of a
skillful physician, it is a safe and power
ful remedy for various diseases; for it is
a stimulant possessing, when pure, a
power ten times that of Opium, and
more certain in its effects than that dele
terious drug. It affects the whole system,
physical, mental and moral—of this I
had ample proof in my own experience,
and if I did not hope to do good by what
I may write, I would not attempt to live
those years of unnatural life ever again.
It was as now, early spring time when I
first tried its power. I received a small
quantity from a gentleman from India,
who was addicted to its use,ind who had
given me thrilling accounts of its wonder
ous effects. About au hour after I had
taken it he proposed a walk to the Coun
try. It was a bright 'day aucl. 'enjoyed
my walk exeeedinglyr. , but after we had
gone about a mile I foun I myself fre
quently at a loss for words while in con
versation, and expressed surprise at the
fact. My companion smiled and said,
"the Hasheesh is begining to work," and
proposed that when we should reach a
hill near at hand, we would rest. From
that time until we reached the place, I
felt a dull sense of oppression in my head,
and breathe./ with some difficulty, but
when at last I threw myself down upon
the new grass, such %thrill passed over
me as I never felt, before. A. thrill in
describablc,but which I feel yet at times
in dreams.
Before us lay a beautiful cultivated
valley, with many farm houses scattered
here and there, and sometimes between
a little strip of woodland. Now, under
the influence of the drug, the valley
seemed endless. The sun was drawing
towards the West, and the houses half
hidden amongst the trees, changed to 1 1
palaces of silver and gold.. All sense of
strangeness had now left me. I felt that
my powers of enjoyment were intensified,
but I could not feel any twinge of pail.
My breathing was regular and easy, but
my heart was beating with unusual pow
er. Suddenly I felt that something un
usual was about to occur. All nature
seemed to cease breathirig, in anxious
expectations of some great event. A
terrible silence held me dumb. Far,far,
away I heard music faintly breaking
through the air, nearer it came, and as
it glided over the valley, the birds in the
groves took up the refrain. Louder,ful
ler it came rolling onward: And then I
felt that it was the music of the sun
beams. A tremulous motion became
perceptible in the air, and soon my body
partook of this motion. At length I was
born along on the tide of music ; music
so deep, so full, that I lost my identity
and quivered in the sounding ocean like
a grate in the evening air. Words fail
me as I attempt to describe the exquisite
soul consuming power of this experience.
Soon my body seemed to melt, and - my
soul was pouring forth from every pore.
I became a part of the sunlight, and I
wherever my eyes fell there I was in'
person. Above me floated a few silver
clouds, I chanced to glance toward them
and quick as thoughts I was careering
upward on the wirlwitid of sound, up,
up, to the abodes of the blessed. Then
in mercy God permitted me to come to
consciousness, and weak and trembling,l
returned to town. The morning after
this first trial, instead of the depression
that I expected T .found myself strong in
body and mind. No headache, no nerv
ous trembling such; such as follows in
dulgence in liquor. 'A few days after, I I
tried it again, and again saw and enjoyed
what words cannot picture. This time
we remained in my room. From the
window we had a view, western sky, and
as the sun went down, again I heard
that thrilling music. This time, how
ever, it did not bear me along with it, as
before, but I heard it as it were in the
distance.. The twilight caused a new
order of halucinations. The sky became
an infinity of emerald ocean. Studded
with golden islands. Oh I that I could
describe the vastness of that view, the
beauty of 113.pse heavenly islands. Soon I
perceived spirit forms passing on noiseless
wing from island to island. The sky was
full of them, and enraptured, I strove to
spring from the window, that I might
join their ranks.
But I will not speak longer of this.--
I only mention this power of the drug
to show why it is dangerous. No one
having once seen the glorious land to
which it opens the way, but desires
again and again to tread those golden
streets to the sound of celestial music.
Two months probably passed before I
felt any ill effects of my indulgence.—
My exemption was owing, probably, to
the fact, that my friend kept me on a ju
dicious allowance; and did not permit
me at any time to sink back to my nor
mal condition.
Two months of Heaven arid then be
gan two years of Hell. Our Hasheesh
was all consumed, and we could not pro
cure more, nearer than Philadelphia.—
The first three or four days I did not
miss greatly, but the fifth day I was in
torment. I could not read, scarce think.
An intolerable weight seemed resting up
on me. That' night I dreamed that I
had procured a fresh supply. Greedily
I partook of it, and when it had been
swallowed I saw that I had received it
from the hand of Satin. There he stood
holding the tiny vessel in his hand
smiling,for him quite graciously, and
then bowing himself away, he politely
informed me that when I wanted more I
should let him know, and he would bring
it willingly. Then in my sleep I real
ized whence its power came. I had sold
myself to Satan fora few hours of pleas
ure. Heaven was forever closed. In
blackness of darkness I began to sink
down, down, the lurid glare of hell shone
round me, and in azony I awoke. The
following week was one of continued
horror. I began to doubt _everything and
every one. I felt lost from God, avoided
by man. I looked with suspicion on
every friend, the least act of carelessness
was construed into insult,and I quarreled
with all whom I met. Then came a
fresh package from the city, and in a few
hours I was restored. I sought out all
my late friends, told them I had been
sick, but was now well again, and plead
with them, that in the event of my be
coming ill again, they should bear with
me, and not take umbrage at my surli-
EISM
i It would take too long to give a con•
nected account of my experience from
this time, until through power from above
I was able to throw my casket away, and
live as God intended I should live. My
life when not under the full influence of
the drug, was a continual burden. I was
ever longing for something. I knew
not what. I dreaded society least I
should be found out, for one effect of the
stimulant is to make its victim excessive
ly prone to suspicion, causing a sense of
degradation, that to a proud spirit is a]-
most overpowering. Sometimes with
longing eye I attempted to explore the
future world, to see what would be my
condition, should I enter it unbidden.—
While my blood -flew like dry lava
through my veins : everything was dressed
is rainbow tints. I then enjoyed soci
ety, and was brilliant, sometimes witty,
but if alone I ever felt doomed of God,
cursed for taking illicit means to reach
pleasure. Often as I walked the streets
of an evening, flames would seem to play
around me, and lamp-post would whisper
as I passed, "Hasheesh," and trembling
with oppressson, I *would hasten to hide
myself in my room. Here I became ac
customed to suffering. Hours would I
sit playing the violin s thereby in part
alleviating my misery, but as I often
could not sleep until twelve or one
o'clock, others living in the building
with me, objected to a nightly serenade,
and I was constrained to dispense with
this comfort.
About a year had passed when a new
phenomenon presented itself. I. had
taken a small dose and g0..t0 into society.
A dearly loved friend was playing the
piano, and began singing a sang which
she knew was one of my favorites. I
have elsewhere, mentioned the music,
that waits on the hasheesh eater. Every
sound becomes melodious, but if the
foundation of this melody be. harmony,
the pleasure of the music is increased a
$2,00 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE; $250 IF NOT PAIIYIBULDVANCE
thousand fold. As she played I felt aly
blood quickening in my veins, soon I
could hear my heart beating, faster,hard.
er; faster, until the sound of the - blood
through my head - resembled the noise of
a eiteular saw. In dread indescribable
I grasped my heart as it were to stop its
fearful motion when "darkness veiled my
eyes," and when I recovered coneious
oess an hour after; it was in another
room surrounded by anxious friends,
while a surgeon holding my wrist said
that I had heart disease, and my life was
not safe for an hour.
This did not cause me to cease, al
though it added to my horrors. I would
not believe that it was really dangerous,
I had only fainted. But other phenom
ena supervening, I was cordially told by
a physician that three months longer in
dulgence, would either kill me, or drive
me mid.
Soon after I ceased its habitual use,and
now fur almost ayear I have not, tasted it.
The horrors of the first six months of
denial would fill a volume, but I will
close with a few general statements in re
gard to the enchanting drug.
First, it is advertised as a specific for
colds. In my own experience I have
found that it deserves attention as a rem
edy, in this respect. It causes increased
circulation, throws the blood to the sur
face, acts as a stimulant to all the so-
creting organs, and as a consequence re
leaves th e part inflamed. But Mr.
Wood, is there not a possibility that
some of those who have colds, have also
heart disease ; would you recommend a
a powerful stimulant to such ?
Again, I have at times heard it recom
mended for nervous complaints. If a
rope becomes slackened we can tauten it
by throwing water upon it, but if a strain
is upon this rope constantly, will it not
become worse slackened than ever, when
that water has evaporated. The nerves
by improper use or disease become like
the submarine telegraphs partially disin
tegrated, now if we increase the power of
our batteries, we may for a . time over
come this obstacle, but will not the work
of disintegration be hurried by this very
means ? Nervous debility is masked
while the drug is in the system, because
the life power is iutensihed, but when
the extra fire is withdrawn, believe me
sufferer, you will sink into a state seven
times worse than before.
There is one effect of this potent med
icine that I cannot pass over in silence.
T. M. Wood, the New York Importer in
ain a lenglity circular accompanying
one preparation of the drug, calls it,
"The restorer of youth and beauty," and
"the only permanent Aphrodisiac known."
Increasing the section as it does this pow
er belongs to it in a great degree. Now
then ye who mourn over the depravity of
the age, is it well that such an agent,
sugar coated and veiled in mystery,
should be permitted to be scattered
broad cast throughout our land, without
a word of remonstrance ? Tobacco is
deleterious, but slow in its effects. Li
quor has a host of opponents, and uo
longer is a mystery, but this new agent
of moral and physical ruin can be used
with as little danger of detection as the
fOrmer, and is ten times more deadly in
its effect than the latter. • •
Hoping that this humble effort may do
good somewhere, I commit it to the di
recting hand of Providence, -willing if
called upon to fight - against my former
enchanter with pen or voice, as I can use
either. •
July, 1865.
The following communication is taken
ircm the Democrat, Sunbury, Pa. It
speaks volumes in reference to the
Columbia Classical Institute
Please allow space in your paper, for
au account of a short excursion to Co
lumbia, Pa., to attend the Annual Exhi
bition of the Classical Institute. Arrived
at Black's Ihtel,we got delightful rooms,
and were bountifully taken care of by the
attentive and liberal landlord. Mr. Black,
and his obliging clerk
The Institute is beautifully situated on
a hill, some distance front the Susque
quehanna, and overlooking the town. It
is under the care of the Rev. H.S. Alex
ander and his most estimable wife, assist
ed by a highly accomplished young lady
as teacher of music. The school is com
posed of both sexes—although none but
male students are taken to board in tho
house. The young lady scholars find ex
cellent boarding at cheap rates in the
town. This Institution bids fair to be one
of the finest schools iu the State. There
is a military branch connected with it,
and the drilling and bayonet exercise we
witnessed would have done much credit
to older heads. •
The examination commence:l on Tues.
ores
[WHOLE NUMBER 15817,
day, June 20th, and •was concluded to
the entire satisfaction of all concerned,ou
Wednesday, the 21st inst.
On Thursday night, at the Odd Fel
low's Hall, the exhibition took place.--
Our party, after accepting the hospitality
of Col. C., (formerly of Sunbury,) at his
elegant mansion in the town, about eight
•
o'clock repaired to- the . Hall, where we
found excellent reserved seats awaiting
us—a large number of the friends of the
students, from various parts of the noun
--
try, were present—among whom we - met.
Judge W.,of the Berks Judicial District.,
whose son was ono of the speakers, and.
who succeeded in this—his first effort—
so well, that he surprised his own father.
The Hall was tastefully decorated with
evergreens and flags, and was filled with
the beauty and fashion of Columbia, who
did all in their power to make the stran
gers comfortable—and the exhibition :
passed off with great eclat—in which they
were entirely successful. The exercises
opened with prayer by the Rev. R. A.
Brown, and were composed of speeches,
(original and selected) essays, dialogues,
(humorous and pathetic) music, military
drill, bayonet exercises, and the confer
ring of the Institute honors for the year
•
just closing.
Our region of the State was represen
ed on the stage by but one young gentle
man who acquitted himself with credit.
So successful throughout was this, the
first public exhibition of the Institutto
that it is impossible to particularize;every
thing passed off most charmingly, the
comic dialogue in character, added much .
to the entertainment and mirth of the
evening, and midnight found an appreci
ating audience still in their seats,
But the ead came. The " Hour of
Parting" was sung and the first scholas
tic year of the Institute had passed away.
Mr. Alexander has much reason to
congratulate himself on the great pros
perity of his experiment. He and his
family are spoken of in terms of tho
warmest affection by all the students for
their parental kindness„and while he in. :
sista on the most implicit obedienceatilt
the rules of the school, be mingles 'with
his stringency a companionship with his
scholars that endears him to them all.
We notieekat Columbia,two facts that
spoke volumes in favor of this school.;
First, all the young gentlemen we met
are most anxious to return the next tea.
sion, which commences in September.—:
Second, all the parents we met. intend
returning their students next session.
We add in closing, that the pleasures
of last Thursday evening, amply repaid
the expense and trouble of the journey.
Sunbury, June 26th. L.
Col. Thos.. A: Scott and Gen. Pope.
In Mr. Julius H. Browne's lively ac.
counts of his adventures as a war corres
pondent we find the folloaing :
I heard, while at Pillow, an anecdote
of General Pope—an officer of abilitY,
but sometimes a very unpleasant man,
with a pompous and hectoring manner—
which will bear repetition. While at hie
headquarters, the General was approach
ed by anther stnall,plain-loolcing and en
tirely unassuming man,in citizen's attire,
with the question ; " Are you General
Pope, sir ?"
" That is my name," was the answer
in rather a repelling tone .
" I would like to see you, then, on a
a matter of business."
" Call on my Adjutant, sir. He will
arrange any business you may have." ,
" But I wish to have a personal con
versation with you."
" See my adjutant," in an authoritative
voice.
"But-
" Did I not tell you to see my Adju
tant? Trouble me no more, sir;" and
Pope was walking away.
‘• My name is Scott, General," quietly
remarked the small, plain man.
" Confound you! What do I cara;"
thundered Pope' in a rising passion, "if
your name is Scott, Jones, Jenkins or
Snooks, for the matter of that I See my
Adjutant, I tell you fellow! Leave
presence !"
" I am," continued the quiet man, in
his quiet way, " the Assistant Secretary
of War, and—"
What a revolution those .simple words
made in the General's apkaranee and
manner I
His angry, haughty, domineering air
was dispelled in a moment, and a flush of
Confusion pawed over his altered faoe.
" I beg your pardon, 11 .'Scott. I had
no idea whom 1 was addressing. Pray
be seated ; I shall be happy to grant ru
an interview at any time."
Possibly a very close observer might
have seen a faint,half-contemptuotuismile
on the Secretary's lips ; thane' he said
nothing, but began to unfold inkbuttineas
without comment.
After that unique interview, Pope arid
the Assistant Secretary were very fre:.
quently together, and I venture loamy
the latter had no cause subsequently to
complain of the General's rudeness.
IMES