2'l :..~-. , • •'! fl f.! A. id EAKI3O,, Editor and Publisher: VOLUME myg, _NUMBER 6:1 THE COLUMBIA SPY, i visanilligiS FAMILY JIIIMAL MIND 'EVIRITSITURDAY MORNING. OFFIOB, IN LObtrsTST; OPPOSITE COLON" BLA. BANS. - TERMS CiF•StrisSORIPTION. • • to a year ifpaid in advance • 50 • if *not paid until the expiration of the year FIVE CENTS A COPY. No paper will bo discontinued Until all ar earages aro paid unless a the option of the editor. gates of Advertising in thelpy. It. 2t. St. "lmo. 3mo. Om. ly. 14. lines 75 1,(41 1,50 2,00 4,00 6,00 10,00 2 „ 16 1,50 2,25 3,00 3,50 6,00 9,00 15,00 3 0 24 µ 2,25 3,25 4,00 4,50 8,50 13,00 20,00 [Larger advertisements in proportion.) 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Bounty, back pay and all dams against the government promptly prosecuted. (Mice—Locust Street,between Front and Second. Dco. SAMUEL EVANS, MMSI'L4'L of the PEACE. oITICE IN ODD FELLOWS' HALL. COLUMBIA , PA. June 18, Mit ly.. J, Z. [lO FFER, lENTIST.--OFFICE, Front Street next dont ti tq R. Drug Store, between Locust and Walnut sts, Cola., Pa. Dr. J. H. LINEAWEAVER, AFTERS lIIS PROFESSIONAL SER vices to the citizens of Columbia and Oil - lee—Locust Street; between Second & Third Streets. June 171y5 Dr. J. A. E. REED. Late Surgeon of the,lsstli Reg' t ttgain resumed the practice of mcdi irme in ilfouiztalle, Lancaster Co. A share of public patronage is solicited. Patients entrusted to my care will receive (uau' and prompt attention. Fob IS WASHINGTON FE.I.IISE HOTEL k'nnit ,Street, Columblv Pa. Des r:r. 11na it, Proprieto) FRANKLIN HOUSE. LOCUST STREET,' COLUMBIA, PA. rpms is a tirst cla.ss Leto], and is in every I respect adapted to meet the wishes and desires of the traveling public. JACOB S. MILLER, Col.. July, 15, '63 Proprietor. WASHINGTON HOUSE RESTAURANT, WHERE may be found Oysters alway t Y on hand, of the best quality served up in every style, Also a room for the aceomodation of la dies or families. Oysters can be had by the quart or hundred. Dec. 3, '64.-tf GEORGE BOGLE, Dealer in LUMBER OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS, Also, PLASTER'S HAIR Office and NirarehOnso—,Front Street be tween Locust and Union. July 8, 1885.- WHEELER & WILSOMS SE WING _MACHINES Art3as For S alea by T. G. PATTON, Juno 14'84. Locust St., Columbia, Pa IL P. BRUNER. JOLIN 11. , IkLOORE • " ' BRUNER :& ,M,CIORE, DEALERS IN ALL KINDS OY COAX; r COAL I :COAL ! We have Balla supply of Coal on hand. Ceal'etediteitanitilereened before leaving the Sei y ne Coal damaged by the late freshet will be sold accordingly. low. All Coal sold by weight.. • • Col., apt'. 22, Confctionery, A ND FRUIT OF ALL KINDS lISSA -son. Parties and families supplied with ICE CREEL'AT I '7 the freezer;inenilitsi.iitith prompt ness at • Adjoinin SMITH'S g the,,Franltlln . Hause, Locust St P.S. Also a fine assortment of Toys and fancy articles constantly on band. July 4,- , .;, SWIM & Manufacturers of Tx addition to our•Finincliy and Machine work, we .n we to manufac ture every variety &Moller and plate iron Work, Mending • and-Repaiing- Boilers ,'reeriptly attended to. Thankful Tor post favors, we would•invite. the attention Of our friends and patrons to this new brand!, of our business, SUPPLEE & BRO., Jan- 21 , , , 'Street, Columbia, . . . ... _ - _-- . .. _ , 1-1;,7: , .!;..4, :IT 2 ""' . ":"- ' t.; % . 7, .., ~ , f 1" , • ..1%;...:.:.;" _,. ,(17 , b, 1 4 ,. ._. : ._ , , . . 1 ~ - i - , - .. --. _ . . .... , .• :. •• . 1 . - ' ~ : ' 1 _ . , . ~ . . .? I ~ . .' : . . , . _ - • : .: \ • ..,:i - l' . , ..i. / ...... Nt. `!, - .:, l, .. 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We have just received the best 'stock of Chewing Tobacco that we have offered for 'sale for the last M CI- HT YEARS, Tobacco that we cam guarantee, in every respect to give satisfaction or no sale. - STOREKEEPERS, MERCELA.NTS, and all others who use or sell Tobacco in any shape or form.call in and Examine our Large Stock, Before purchasing elsewhere as . you will find it to your interest. • The old saying is, persons will buy where they get the Best and Cheapest Goods After you examine oar stock and find we have not the CIIEAPEST and BEST, we do not We also pledge ourselves to sell at PHIL ADELPIII4,_ BALTIMORE AND We have made arrangements with a firm in Phil'a, Baltimore and Pittsburgh,to sell FACTORY PRICES, If any Tobacco bought of us should not TURN OUT AS REPRESENTED, We will take it back and REFUND THE MONEY. The following brands of Chewing Tobacco, MARS AND SNITY, We will keep constantly on hand. Virginia Tobaccos, Extra Navy, the best in the market. Letters Congress, Excelsior Sweet Spun Roll 14 plugs to lb. Va. Rose Budd, }lb plugs. Vu. Cavendisti lb plugs. Va. Natural Cavendish. Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Baltimore Tobacco, Sweet Ballo. Spun Roll, 12 plugs to lb. Nature Diamond Twist,23 plugs to lb Manus Oronoko, we will sell at Factory rates. _ Date Tobacco, 2.3 plugs to lb. Flounders and Sunfish, 23 Plugs to lb. Navy and Raw Twist. SEGARS, We have all Brands and Styles, And best the quality IN MARKET_ We defy ANY FACTORY IN TII STATE to produce BETTER STOCK than we are now working into Segars. FINE CUT CHEWING TOBACCO, Solace, Amulet, ' Yellow Bank, Plantation, Billy Barta Itorn, Celebrated Cornish, Fine Cut Chewing tobaccos, Loose in Bbls and Barrels, i;ISEgELF.P.I@ VCOLS.a@rial Big Lick, 4. lb, and, 1 tb bales, Uncle-Sam. 4 lb and 1 lb bales. Danville, Vu., 1, .4, 1 and 10 lb bales, Lynchburg, Va., in 10 lb bales, Turkish, 1,4,, and I.lb drums, Cut and Dry,.in papers, by the doz. 45 cts Also loose in 1-2 ../31)ls and Barrels. . :PIPES, • : ' OP ALL RINDS. Rosewood Pipes, plain, Anted and. fancy, Sweet Briar, ditto,: ot different styles, • Double Tube Pipes, siadifferent sizes Chun Pipes, do do Indian Pipes, and French Clay Face pipes. Pipe Stems," and •:. "- - Match Boxes of all' izes, DIkFE'RE.I4T,JaI4I/3 OF SEGAR CASES.. All styles-and diaries of." . • SNUTF-139XES. • CHEWING AND SMOKING a-coa..A.cc cp 13A-0-S_ GUM; LEATLIER AND • BL ADDER _ _ RAPPEE, - • CONGRESS; ' i ° • SCOTCH, Wholesale and Retail Tobacco Snuff and Begat Manufacturers. ' ErontStreet, 5 doors from Locust. • COLUMBIA; 4n17 15,, JOHN FENDRIOH. COLUMBIA, PA, EM.ablished in 1855 of all kinds ASK YOU TO BUY WESTERN PRICES. CHEWING TOBACCO at thoir in tin-foil. JOHN 'FENDRICH "NO - ENTERTAINMENT SO CHEAP AS READING, NOB ANY PLEASURE SO LASTING." COLUMBIA, PENNSYLVANIA, SATURDAY MORNING-, SEPTEMBER 9, 1865 lt ifISEILER'S HERB BITTERS.—BeIow .I.V.L the afflicted will find a condensed statement of the cures of various individ uals whose names are herewith appended; ivhoSe Certificates can at any time be seen by calling at the Store of the Proprietor, Centre Square, Lancaster, Pa. B. MISRLER, Sole Manufacturer. John C. Walton, Lancaster, cured of Dis ease of Spine and Kidneys, &c., contracted in the Army. Thomas Groom, Glen Hope, cured of Disease of the Back and Nervous system. HenryNagle, Lancaster, cured of a stroke of the Palsy, _causing the loSs of the use of the righturm. . Joseph Witmer, Philadelphia, certifies that Mishlees Bitters has restored him to health. having' been much afflicted -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 Army—reccom mends the use of the Bitters, to soldiers and others similarly afflicted. . . Levi Hart, Seri., Lancaster, cured of Rheumatism occasioned by exposure in the Army. Charles B. Williams, Lancaster, certifies that his daughter was cured of a lingering sickness of eight months from various diseases, by 111/shier's Bitters. Henry Maderf, Lancaster , was cured of difficulty in passing his water, by ,the use of the Bitters, and his wife also relievee from Rheumatic pains, Philip lionce, Lancaster, Cured of an af fection of the Kidneys Red Bladder, by the use of Mishler's Herb Bitter. Daniel B. Herr, Rohrerstown, Lancaster Co., certifies that he was cured of severe stitches in the side which ho ~was afflicted with foi nine years. Jas. Bicking, Litiz, Pa., twee cured of a severe attack of Chronic Rheumatism. j Jos. H. Watson, Lancaster, relieved of pains in his shoulders and limbs, that ho was unable to sleep. Andrew Eberly, Lancaster, Cured of Cramp Cholic—was Po severe that ho be came apprehensive of Rupture. Mary J. Carney, Lancaster, cured of weakenss of the breast and pain in-the side by Mishler's Bitters. Win. H. Jordan, Lancaster, relieved of Cholera Morbus in 10 or 15 minutes, by the Herb Bitters. Jacob Irang, Lancaster, says that his son was relieved of extraordinary pains in his arms and legs. Samuel IsfeDonnel, Lancaster, cured of Dispepsia of 20 years standing by Mishler's Bitters. H G. Kendig, Farmer, near Lancaster, was cured of u severe attack of Dispepsia, by the Bitters. Hugh Dougherty, Lancaster, says his daughter was cured of weaknes, phthisie sore throat, ttc. J. L. Baker, Lancaster, certifies that his family has been much i li w^d from afflic tion by the Bitters. ' B. H. Rtioads,Reamstown,Lanenstor Co., cured of Inflammatory Itheumal.ism of some years standing. Jonathan Shyer, of Haywood Hospital Va. was cured of Rheumatism by the Bit ters—contracted in the Army. Thomas B rophy, Laneaster,recovered from attack of Fever and Ague, by the use of Mishler's Bitters. A. Musketnuss,Lancaster, cured of what Is called a Running Leg, by application of the Bitters. John Rote, Lancaster, cured of a Run nining Leg of 20 years' standing, by,lSLish ler's Bitters. Isaac Mclntyre, Lancaster, relieved of a severe pain across his kidneys, by the Herb Bitters. C. B,Mayer,,Lancaster, cured of a severe cold which had settled in his teeth, by Mishler's Bitters. J. P. Fredenberg, Lancaster, was entire ly cured of a remarkable distressing Ab scess by the Bitters. Henry G. Kendig, Camp Potomac, was cured of Diarrlicea by the use of Mishler's Bitters. A. Eltirer, Lancaster Co,r Poorhouse, cured of Dispepsia and disease'of the Kid neys, by the Bitters. Mary 'Rives. Lancaster, relieved of a terrible cold on the breast of three months standing, by the Bitters, John Weidman,Lancaster,says that him self and wife were cured of severe Rheu matism by the Bitters. A Lady of Lancaster,writes to Mr. Moh ler, that the l3itters cured her of Piles of a year's standing. John Gilman, Lancaster, cured of Dis ease of the Heart (Lucke severe pain in his breast, by the Bitters. G. NV. Whitefield, Agent at Altoona, Blair Co. writes of the success he has met in selling the Bitters. Amos Aument, of Strausburg. Lancas ter Co., used the Bitters for a wound in tho leg received at the Battle of South Morn tam, and and has now no more pain. J. C. R., a member of Co. B, 195th Reg iment, P. V., writes to the Proprietor,thut the Bitters cured him of a distressing cold which has unfftted him from duty. Martha Bents, Lancaster, was cured In flammatory Rheumatism, from cold taken by a broken arm. John Neklicia, Lancaster, was cured of Palpitation of the Heart, which he had for 25 years. I ,John S chock, Peques, Lancaster Co. was relieved from an attack of the Gravel -by the Bitters. ' Mrs. Druckenmiller, of Mount Joy, Lan caster Co.; was cured of excruciating pains in her hands and feet by the use of of Mishier's Bitters. John Lesher, of Reamstown, Lancaster co., was cured of a swell in the neck and jaw by the use of Mishler's Herb Bitters. IL C. Ginkinger,'Philladelphia, !after be ing confined to the house fortwo years, was cured by the:aso oflishler's Bitters.. `Geo. 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, was cured of a severe pain in her side and ner vousness, by the use of the Herb Bitters. Mrs. Eliza NiTenditz, 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 J. Etter, Lancaster, had his sight restored,(Which he had been" deprived of for about 5 years,) by the use of Mlshler's Bittters. •'Charlos•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, bad 'a slight at tack of Liickjaw, which was cured by 'the Bitters. Theodore Wenn= of Pa. Reserves, was shot in the arm at the battle of Fredericks burg. By using the lEtitters he was soon relieved from pain in the arta. "_# x,,- Written forth.) Columbia Spy. - To Our Country. Respectfully dedicated to the loyal Misses of Col'a. Free be our banners, bright be oar arms, Firm be our people when danger alarms ; Unsolved be our Union, brac'd be the States, God guard the Republic whate'or our fate! Unfurrd float our flag, shrined be its stars, Red be its stripes like our t.lood in the ware; Untraminord at home, saluted abroad, We'll cling to its stripes as an omen from God, Swift course our rivers, high roar our hills, Green be tho vallies the husbandman tills; Wild fling our oceans their spray to the sky, As dancing in sunlight our commerce goes by Content be her people, lot peace gild each hearth With plenty to crown there's reason for 'mirth With will to erect, and hearts to invest. Were saved in the Ark which site in the West! While there's a State In 'the tie, which brothers have woven; A star in the flag to reflect the beauty ,of Heaven: A freeman unchain'd, or a guide through the ocean For Columbia, my Country, here's a heart-pledged devotion. WM. G. COMERFORD. Pittsburgh. Pa. Written for the Columbia Spy After the Battle• ' I=l The morn's soft rays came gently stealing Over the hill tops, and through the pines, Its pale dim light sad scenes revealing, - Neath the bushes and under the vines; Through the long day were the cannon lrashing, Freemen and foe, mot steel to steel— Infantry charging, cavalry dashing Thousands crush'd neath the iron heel; Now the shades ofnight have gathered round, And the soldier's tramp is the onlysound As they gather the forms of their fallen brave For the last long sleep In the soldier's grave. Over a form, alone Is kneeling, Over the brow of a boy most fair Womanly tears from their eyelids stealing— Moisten the curl. of his glossy hair; "Strange the sight," mid a soldier weeping, "To see the form of fair woman hero; That noble soul so sweetly sleeping, • Is chorisli'd son, which thy heart holds door ?" " Ah I no," she breathed in a murmur low, "Ms calm, sweet face, I,do not know; But ho's some mother's boy;' and hie lips she prest As they lowered him down in his grave to rest. (Original Writtenfiwr the "Spy." EMMA PRONTO, THE VOLUNTEER'S BETROTHED BY 1 WILLIAM \AN NAMES, It was a pretty place, the home of Emma Fronto. The house was neither large nor elegant; there was nothing im posing, about it, but almost every passer by generally; Paused" to look aithe taste fully laid out grounds, the handsome shrubbery and smooth, velvety lawns.— The dwelling stood back some ,distance from the road, and a graveled' path, shaded by large trees led up to the cot tage. The house itself was a low one storied building,with several small wings putting out here aild thore,and numerous piazzas,up the pillows of which creeping vines were twined. Emma was en only child, and she-led a life of joyousness and tranquil The little birds that built their nests in the trees that dotted the lawn, were more not free from care and sorrow than was Emma. Percy Graham, the son of rich old Judge Graham, who lived in the stately mansion on the hill, just beyond Mr. Fronto's cottage, had long known and loved Emma; and one evening, as Mr. Pronto sat upon the front piazza his daughter, acaompanied• by Percy, ap proached him, and said— " Father, Perey has asked me to be come his wife. I love him and 'wait for your consent to tell him l his through life." Tears rolled down the old. mans cheeks as he took thshand of hisdaugli ter and placed it in that cf Perey,sayiag; "Take her, young man, she has .been a good daughter, and will . make you a good wife. I believe that you are worthy of her, and may God bless yea both, my children." Two hearts were very happy:that night, and affer conversing with Mrs. F. It was arranged that the following sum mer should witness their, unions The Fall, passed away; winter came with its robe of an ow and jewels of ice ; spring, with her , tears and flowers follow ed, and our country was plunged into the horrible vortex of civil war. A part, of men unwilling to submit longer to ,the laws of their country, rose up in ,unholy rebellion, and brave men were called up on to take up arms and defend :the flag of liberty, which the traitorous, foe had. trampled under foot. • Among- the ,first 'to respond to their country's call was Percy Graham. -'Re joined a regiment with the consent of Emma. and the blessing of her 'patriotic, sire. •The „day• before he left,:he'irent down to the cottage to bid the - ,:iinnivas adieu. Ho tried hard to •appear,ohtitm ful and happy, but the tears would fo rce themselves to his eyes, and roll slowlY, down his manly cheeks. The-lasit word • was spoken, the last kiss imprinted upon loved lips, and the lovers parted. Percy to join his regiment and Emma to dream of him during his absence. A few days elapsed and then word came, that while marching through Bal timore, the regiment had been attacked by a mob, and several were killed, and among the number was Percy Graham ! The elegant parlors • of the Graham mansion were opened ; the furniture and pictures were covered with black cloth. At the farther end, upon 'rose wood brackets, stood a metallic coffin, covered with a black velvet pall,- which contained all that remained of the once gifted and handsome Percy Graham. Mr. Graham sat in an easy chair at the farther end of the room, when Mrs. Pronto and her daughter entered the room, he arose and silently shook them by them by hand; he dared • not trust himself to speak. As Emma stood by the coffin, and looked upon the face of him she loved,as ho lay locked in peaceful, wakeless sleep, the tears rolled, one after another, down her cheeks, and in trembling tones she said— "He died for his country ; the folds of Freedom's flag waved over him; and I shall no longer sit in idleness. His spirit bids me resign this listless ease,and hasten to the tented field, and by the side of the sick and . wounded take my place. My care and vigilance may save ono noble life, and I must go." In vain, friends and parents entreated; Emma had resolved—she feltit her duty to go, and one week from the day the re mains of Percy Graham were laid to rest in the cold earth, she left her pleasant, happy home, to devote her energies to the care and nursing of disabled soldiers: - She is now an untiring, diligent and efficient nurse in one of the army hospi tals. Verily she shall have her reward ! Shopping Under Difficulties. Ma. EDITOR : The ladies of Colum bia, who have only to don their hats and caps, draw on their kids, with a well fill ed purse in hand, and dainty slippers on their feet, step out upon the smooth sidewalk, to the next block, select from a large assortment of goods,or vegetables, meats and groceries, to be sent home by errand boy, and return home in the short space of an hour, will be pleased to have me give them a description of my shop ping expedition in Oregon. First let me tell them I am the wife of a tanner and currier, but unlike shoemak er's wives and blacksmith's horses,l have plenty of shoos and they are of good quality. I have only to be envious of the blacksmith's horse, for mine is a leathern horse, a biped with pegged souls, not Morgan's but brogans. In ventory of my stock_ consists then in leathern horse, leathern purse and leath ern money, as will shortly "be proven." It was in the mouth of April, the month of smiles and tears, emphatically so was it to us as a nation, and as na• tare hails its annual return with the teardrops of heaven, our hearts will shed the tribute of tears over the ashes of him who bad the slave "Be Free"—our beloved, our martyred President !. I realized one day that our larder was in need of being replenished and also that we needed other 'articles "too nu merous to mention," so I "took notes" on the, , subject in shape of a long list of ar ticles„couferred with my liege lord when he presented ,to my consideration difficulty No. I,yiz : the money with which I wished to command the expedi tions was done.up in calf skins then ly: ing in shop. Bat this did not dampen my spirits in the least, the purse, trough large and clumsy was as good , as gold, and I could.bring it into shape when once in town. Here difficulty No. 2 arose,- how.could I get it to town :85 miles away 7 Two ways Alone presented them selves, "packet" on foot over a rough trail, or take it by skiff across the river 2} miles to the landing thence by steam er. Could not trust my leathern biped, so choose the steamer, to take my "pin money" along and with it make my first shopping tour in-Oregon. , I had select ed 17th as my day, it was ushered in with rain and wind, (ah how little I knew of the great • tear drops that wer e falling in copious shewerafrom the eyes of eber3aved nation 'that morning. :Two men were engaged to talcs my purse (alas that for-once I had so, large a money ,bag I could not,earry it,) and self across , the river.. Pied to walk, , a,mile over • a rough mail, (we have no xuads,) to reach the skiff, where" , founfi..the . seat had skedaddled, or somebody bad skedaddled. with it, then my purse served meWellSa a seat. - dust as I got nicely seated ittio .pu to rain again. • Iliad waited for ;it $2,00 PER YEAR - be ADVANCE; $2,50 IP NOT PAID titAiiirmsroz to stop, and I thought it would be pleas ant, but I would not back out, the waves • were running quite high, I knew the boat to be safe, and I said go ahead I'm a good sailor. The man thought it would be with difficulty (No. 3) we should get across—l would try it. I confess to have got the best rocking I've ever had. since my infant recollections, but I stood it bravely. Half way across, difficulty No. 4 appeared, could not well make the landing, so we had reach ed the nearest point and I walked a half mile to the regular landing, along the river's edge, now pulling up this foot carefully from the mud for fear of loos iug my rubbers, and now the other and anon both together, and so I got to the end in due time. At the landing I learn ed I must go out iato the river;in a skiff, and board the steamer, as she would not land that day. As I got into the skiff, it began to rain, again, and it poured in torrents,but 'go' was the word, and to we hauled along side. I was caught by the the arms, by two strong men, (there were no steps) and hauled over the side on deck where I shook off the rain plumed my feathers, and ascended the stairs, to the ladies' cabin, where I was at once booked for a heroine. "How could you undertake such a perilous task," said one, who drew aside her silks from contamination with my wet gar ments. "I declare I should have fainted I know," said another and se on, for once I was thought to be a heroine, and for the first time I dare say. It was a pleas ant ride, even though it did shower a little now and then. The rain had swol len the springs, and there were waterfalls, (not the kind your ladies wear,) beauti ful cascades, rushing over the bluffs hundred feet high into the river. From the mouth of the river up to the Dalles, the shores are formed ()thigh bluffs and huge boulders over whose side these waterfalls comes rushing in miniature falls. I soon noticed all faces wore a sax look and there was no laughing, as usual among passengers. I was .addressed by. I a lady, who said, "have you heard, the news ?" "I have not. • "The President has been assassinated." It cannot be, I exclaimed paralyzed with dread of its cer tainly, she handed me the paper. Alas, alas, I could only weep But I pass on, tears aro the lot of mankind, We smile we weep in moments space— Tears are the boon to mortals given— Smiles, point the line of every face, There are no tears in heaven I After a ride of three hours, I arrived at the Dalles. I had then a walk of a mile and a half nearly to reach my broth er's house, my leathern pony here served me well, but left me tired at my jour ney's end, to enjoy an aching cora. I had to "acknowledge the corn." - The next day stores were closed and draped in emblems of mourning, as were all the private dwellings, and the city was more quiet than on the sabbath, streets were deserted, and men whom one occasional. ly met, wore sad faces, but few were in the streets. I remained till the follow ing day. I had expected to find my husband's partner here who would sell my leathern purse for me. He had passed me on my way up. Difficulty No. 5 stared mo in the face. How could I turn out the "chickamon" from the leathern purse ? Well I would try, and so I got it taken on a dray to a shoe store where I hoped it would grow beau tifully less, till it should acquire a con venient shape and size for me to handle. Here •I tried to make a trade. The man was a Dutchman and had "plentee on hand." I tried a second store. The man was a real gentleman, (if you should go to the'Dalles find' him and trade with him,) and though ho had 'just turned ashy from his store a inan on the same errand, he went down to the old Dutch man and bought two calf skins, just "be cause I was a lady !" a feather in his cap surely. The third had "plenty ou hand." Forth "was not prepared to buy," would like to, out of funds, and so was I, so I could not trade with• him.-- 7 I went to the fifth and last one, but soon left in not a sweet mood. A real yan kee, too much Yankee for me, ho tried to beat down my price, would take all-I had if I'd say half price. I was • too much palace to do that, and I left him I fear he would not havi won my: goods if he had offered just one cent• less dim my price. 111 not go there again': Well I had called on all the shoe , stores city.- Difficulty No. 6; hoseciiiddltrii-' plenish any larder withiviititiedsN'of • sale of two- calf 'skins f:-altui the'-fatesi were against me I thntsgiti. :47 Air luck would have it, I-had svidsitigle in-my pocket, my money `which- ' pictured out in . Tea: litat,muirt:llll imy larder. au for as It would go, The ottnoilno and oeberthiogn, mast yield . to breed And Orrt I =74r pork and tonne tho 'onus was not Witon no l M . ..'takOlittroo" to town NKr ' you blither* . tO .._.....-. f . r ME ' ~..,~,na.c +x..,~:5~.,..~.aa,.ra,r; .v~:-....-.,n,..sB-. tg~.:'d"! • [WIEOI;E N 01.13-ER I-left the leathern purse to.tbe , T se* - '.lbk , other commissioners. The fire.ha!alkiW-- consumed it along with the property of • the commissioner. with whom I left :Wu and so the great result of my commit-r'. sion was smoke. The nest morning at s:l' o,clock I was on my return-trip, in prat; ty good spirits, considering. I arrived in duo season at the home . Hero I found the wind still on the ram- • pant, difficulty No. 7. How could - g et; home, no safety in a skiff- on- such a mad river as was before me. I must wait, and wait I did 28 hours, when it • ceased enough to allow me to re-cross; and go home. Allow me to add as an embilishment to my rough but' true sketch that on my return trip lime -a gentleman from the Oyoyhee and Boise mines, who was on his way to the states. He had just learned of the President's death, who was a personal friend of his ' had practiced law with him in the same • place, said he, "Had the most forgiving' • spirit I ever knew a man to possess. In cases of disputation, after long and try ing disputes had ended he would step up to his opponent and say, "now • let us shake hands and befriends." He show- ' ed me a silver brick 2 inches long, 1 iri. ' wide and 1 is , thick, which he had de signed to present to him for the head of ' a cane. The gentleman was a true'- Union man, and could traitors be place& "' at his mercy they world get their deserts. Mr. Editor if my story has been to - • burdensome and too' heavy for your read ers, lay the charge on tho "leathern purse" and withhold the story of my first " attempt at shopping in Oregon. Respectfully, • • Mus. N. J. A. &moss. Wind Mountain, Or. Sowing wild oats does not produce any crop worth speaking of. —The rebel Gen Hood is said to in Texas, considerably , mangled, but feels, somewhat compensated on account ofitlub loss of a. leg relieving him of the rheum-., edam., , 7•--A census of New . Haven, just cow : pleted,•shows a population,of4o,ll4,;, an, increase of 837 since the census, 0f.184:t All but 9,688 is native population;._ —While Gen. Grant was standing.on, the platform of a car at Elgin, AL,: jaft. week, a villain seized him by ,thed„, and attempted to pull him ,off. Babcock, who was standing • by,,,oraoltest the wretch over the' head with a.caoe, and choked him till he loosed his hold.': —Two young competitors for.the•love of the same girl at Fort Edward, New York, met the other evening, when. one • proposed to drown their enmity in friend=- ly drinks. The invitation was accepted. but there was poison in the cup; and the poor girl finds one lover dying , and the other waiting to be hanged. --A lady who was :in the habit , or spending a large portion of• her .time: in the society of her "neighbors, 'happened one day to bo taken ill, and sent her husband in great haste for a physiciscc... The husband ran for a few yards, ! bdt suddenly turned' back; exclaming : " My dear where shill I fitid:yon when /: comeback" • • • —The number of battles fought during tho late war is 252. Of these ibis soil of • Virginia drank - the blood • of 89; ' Tea-- nossee witnessed 37 , Misiouri . 2s,fl-eoF—. gia 12, South Carolina-10, North Carti lina 11, Alabama 7, Florida -5, Ken= tuckey 14, the Indian territory and New, Mexico 1 each. Once the wave of war rolled into a northern State; and• hick* in the great billow . of Gettysburg. Of the battles enumerated 17 'were liaita ' . achievements. •' '—The Kirk Session off3lttibak, Scotland, lately refused church.' pritil eges to W Mr. Robertson, 'azlascow'atipi- - positor, for working on Sunday in a: dap* newspaper office. The case excites eon- sidemble interest;and was brought bliie the Free Presbytery of 'Olisgtfw, Who by a Majority of 1.1..t0 after dulsiteif several hours, confirdimithel jnegniedt of the Kirk Session:. appealed to the Synod." —A —A young' lady - 'in" Chicago was be trothed at' theleginning of the war'to a lientenentsia'the army. He weir killed in battle, and hie body taken home and buried by his nearest friend and 'comrade, who was with him when hafell. Vedas young man • the ladle affeethms wiia transferred in time, rand ehe engagedao • marry hiM.• - Onthe: , dikf when 4,6014 • to be united, 'aid while the t ! , &t"4l#flix — . was about-to jobi - their - handa,' suddenly fainted. Oe..rOceAUretieshe• said ehe'hell seen4hellpitit,kaltiriai;ol who haorforbidden'AltelAu*ligereil)iir: , of deference to theiiiatirortiki:daiiiti ed gentleman, .the nicely postponed, visiztheAtiicitionli; ; ' psi entered ti"opireent."4:A: .""te • • t.e.4:::,) -4.leqs C: 1 11=1:=1 [ y w ,f . Li •• -
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