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Advertisements not under contract, mast be marked•the length-of time desired, nr they will be continued and charged for until ordered out. Special Notices 21 per cent, more. All Notices or Advertisments in rending mat ter, under ten lines, $1.00; over ten lines, 10 eta. per line, minion type. Yearly Advertisers discontinuing their adver tisementi before the expiration of the year, will be charged at full rates as above, or according to contract. Transient rates will be charged for all matters not relating *icily to their basineee. All advertising will be considered CASH, after first insertion. PROFESSIONAL CARDS. lir CLARK, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. OFFICE—Corner of Second and Locust Streets, opposite Odd Fellows' Hall. , ; Office Hours—From 6to 7 M.,12 to I.P. M., and front 6 to 9 P. M. [apr.2o, H . M. NORTH, ATTORNEY d-. COUNSELLOR-AT-LAW, Columbia, Pa. Collections promptly made in Lancaster and York Counties. j W. FISHER, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Office on Front Street, between Locust and Walnut, Columbia, Pa. A J. ' ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Collections made in Lanmster and adjoining Counties. Pensions, 'Bounty, Back Pay, and' an elairng against the government promptly prosecuted. oMce—Locust street, between Front and Sec ond streets. SAMUEL EVANS, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. Office, on Second St., adjoining Odd lrello'h s Mill, Columbia, Pa. T Z. HOFFER, 11 • IYENTIST. Nitrous Oxide Gas administered in the extrac tion of Teeth. Office—Front Street, next door to R. Williams , Drug Store between Locust raid:Walnut Streets, Columbia, Fa. HrNKLE, . PHYSICIAN. BSc, SURGEON; offers his professional services to the citizens of Columbia and vicinity. lie may be found at the office connected with his residence, on Second street. between Cherry and Union, every day, from 7t09 A. M., and from 6 to BP. M. Persons wishing his services in special cases, between these hours will leave word by note at his off lee, or through the post office. - H . O.TB.LS. " CONTINENTAL." THIS HOTEL IS PLEASANTLY LOCATED, between the Stations of the Reading and Colum bia, and Pennsylvania Railroads, FRONT STREET, COLUMBIA', Ample accommodations for Strangers and'Trae elers. The Bar is stocked with UItOCE= Llgiro And the Tables furnished with the best fare. URIAFI FINDLEY, Columbia, April 29, 1807.3 ' • Proprietor FRANKLIN - ' 110111 SE, —LOCUST ST.'; COLUMBIA, PA, ThLs is liilrst-elass hotel; :Ind is in every respect adapted to 'meet the wishes _and desires of the me - Proprietor, MEMiN New Yo n. therk E . uropean Plan, opposite City .NCH Hall Park , • Proprietor. MISIILER'S HOTEL West Market Square, Reading Rearra. EVAN MISHLER, Proprietor. EXCHANGE -HOTEL, -- -- - MOUNT. JOY PENNA. First-Class Accommodations. The Choicest Liquors at tho Bar. ALEX. L. REESE, Proprietor. MALTI.3I7, HOUSE, BALTIMORE. MARA L A ND- This hotel has been lately refitted with all the necessary improvements known to hotel enter prise and therefore offers first-elass 1).0(4 - nomad:I- Lions to strangers and Miters visiting Baltimore. A. B. MILLER, Proprietor. 311SCE.L.LA1VEOU - S. LADIES' FANCY , FURS : JOIIN OLD ESTABLISHED FUR MANUFACTORY No. 718 Arch Street, above 7th, , PFIIL-I.DELPHIA Have now in Store of ruy ONTII importation and Manufacture, one of the largest and moat beautiful selections of FANCY FURS For Ladles' and Children's Wear, in the CIL!. Also, a tine assortment of GENTS' FUR GLOVES AND COLLARS lam enabled to dispose my goods at very reasonable prices and I would therefore solicit a call from my friends of Lancaster County and vicinity. Remember the Name, Number and Street ! JOHN FAREIRA. No. 716 Arch St, ab. 7th, south side, Miliaria. ask_l haven° Partner, nor connection with any other Store in Philadelphia. [act.s,'B7-3m. NEWL - N NO NNWD ir III3 I3B INVITATIONS. the Largest Variety of Styles ever offered to the Public. Now Novelties constantly added to our samples. Orders attended to by mall. Prices reasonable. R. HOSKINS A: CO., Engravers, Stationers, Envelope and Blank Book Manufacturers, nov 9-3 m) 913 Arch Street, Philadelphia. PURE WINES AND LIQUORS! Ivor Pure, Unadulterated Wines and Liquors, go to the store of the subscriber. Lie has elegant CI A AWBA WINE, Which for quail ty and flavor ? cannot, be excelled; 4 , 50, xpe,celehr4ed .I.3,OOSTpt y i mitee nem, Tunutlea s lrltS, Blackberry Brandy*, Cherry and Currant Wines. We have 'Wines, Brandies, Gins, Cordials, Old Monongahela of all grades. Give as a call and examine for yourself. CEL&RLES GROVE, Corner of Commerce and Walnut Ste., Columbia, Pa. WINDO W SHADES, - LOOKING GLASSES,. FURNITURE, Of all desCriptlons, and at reduced prices, at our NEW WARE ROOMS, Dociast Street, above Second, soutli•side, JOHN SHENBEROER. Columbia, Mai. 2, 1867-tf. CONFECTIONERY AND FRUIT OF ALL KINDS II•T SEASON. Parties and Families supplied with ICE CI : ZEA.I‘ I I, by the Freezer, or in Moulds, with , promptness , at GEO. .T S • • Adjoining the Franklin House, Locust street. P. S.—Also, a tine assortment of TOYS and Fancy Articles, constantly on hand. (Apr 6,'67. MARVIN'S PATENT ALUM ct DRY PLASTER, FIRE AND BURGLAR PROOF SAFES. Warranted the best in the world! Never cor rode the Iron. Never lose their lire-proof quali ties. Are the only Safes filled with Alum and Dry Plaster. Please send or call for en Illus trAßVl ated N Catal CO. M & Principal Warehouses: o. 265 Bromiway, New York. No. 721 Chestnut street, Philadelphia. March 9,1967-Ip. G EORGE BOGZ :ER LUMBER OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS Also, PLASTERERS' .ELALR. Oflice—Front StreetL PA. , between Locust and Union, COUMBIA, MORTON'S CELEBRATED. ,GOLD rE.N . s.• The Best Pen now niade,• which we sell at Manufacturers'Prices. We are sole Agents for these Peas in Columbia. Try Morton's PEN. - XIIREINEIL & SON. ... . r i, 1, , ,-,- At 7t. .1, i ~' ) ;o,'[.. 13 1-7 ... • 7 '. 4. ..... • ... . • 1....: ~ I "- - •:U ... :::' ..• - . ~ .... .. .. _ ... --"s`,..:•' -,.. , . . , , ~.....:.... , . . . , ... . . . : . . . . . ... ." ..f :.••17.--.;.,•,..- - '1 • -. 3...._ ~. -.7'.'r . i 1,.,:. r' . :7:: 1- 7 .:.):,i..•.: , ::: ~,,....- • , k , ._ '..., ~' . ...... . . . ... .. . .. . ._ .. . .. _.. .. . .. .. „ ' -“--- '''''s.i. '• f.- '-...;•.;', :-..... • .. ,: ' '''' l ....; • • _ .... . ',. ';:.-- •- .. ....7 . ..• . ', • ' ,''. 1 ',T. , • -:'..": -._,... , 411111 ).. ". '• '' -I. : .;::" . • ''.... '''''' + . . . , . . . • • . . . . , • . , , ._.__r.,,.._~~. BUCKER'S CO_L TEU2V. eft T C. BUCHER, . Wholesale and Retail Dealer in = FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC Wines . 'and! Has removed his Store to his Building, adjoining Haldeman's Store, Locust St., Columbia, Pa., m,•ltere be has fitted up rooms, and greatly', . indreased hLs facilities for doing nirtore extensive business. = 20.00 1 30.00 MISTILER'S CELEBRATED 131T.ThIRS I PURE AND UNADULTERATED, Fresh from the Manufactory of Dr. B. Mahler These Bitters are celebrated for the groat cures they have performed in every- case, when tried. Dr. Niisifler Offers fire hundred dollars to the pro prietor of any Medicine that can show a greater number of genuine certificates of cures effected by it, near the place where it. is made, than MISFILER'S HER R BITTERS MISIMER'S GARB BITTERS Is for raffle In Colombia, only by .T. C. BIJCHER, • At his Store, Loci - Ist Street, Cohimbirt. WINES AND LIQUORS! Embracing the fnllowing Catawba, Port, Lisbon, Cherry, Maderia, Malaga, Champagne, • • Claret, Rhine, Blackberry, Elderberry, Currant and Muscat WINES. COGNAC, OF DTFFERENT BRANDS Aso, OLD RYE WHISKEY and BRANDIES of all kinds Illnekberry, .Tamnicit Spirits, CrittuxLa, Ku mmel, Cherry, Ginger, Rum, Gin, Superior Old Rye, , Pure Old Rye, XXX Old Stye. XX Old Rye X Oid Rye, Pure Old •Rye. Meinongahela, Reel Merl Whisky,London Brown Stout,. Scotch Ale. dee., &e., ere- ' 'AGENCY FOR' IVlalf, & Cider Vinegar. He is also Agent for the Celebrated MISHLER i S 'HERB -BITTERS ill===ili=iliE POCKET FLASKS, DEMIJOHNS, TOBACCO BOXES, and FANCY ARTICLES, in great variety, MISHEER'S BITTERS! PURE ,t UNADULTERATED, Lee's London Porter, Manutlicturod by r4E,n. LEE, (Late of Linn Brewery, London, Who ewys that this Porter IN Ipetter than that nuninfactored hi London, io; we have I=2 the Agent for thlm Porter, In Colurtfhin BEST STOUT PORTER . From E. t C. 1 - IIBEERT, LoisTnoN- CELEBRATED HERB BTTTERS ! By the 8A84E1., QT:ART OF, BOTTLE PURE MALT VINEGAR Cannot be purchased at any other establish ment in town, and Is warranted to keep fruits and vegetables perfee% The Best Brands of Imported SCOTCII AND LONDON ALE TO SMOKERS AND CHEWERS BIIeFIER. will still keep on lutnd the Best Brands of SMOKING AND CHEWING TOBACCO, SNUFF, HAVANA, YARA, and COMMON SEGARS. Also, SNUFF dr, TOBACCO BOXES, PIPES—a thonsund and one varieties. Call at 1,7 J. C. BUCHER'S, Locust Street, adjoining Htildeman's Store. It is the grea . teat, estabListiment of the kind thin side of Philadelphia. - m lital . V ß ./.4 . - ?ay' forMee's London Porter, and FOR SALE Sold at S. 0. lITTCHER'S For Srtie by J. C. BUCHER J. C. BITOITER For salt , 1) f. C. BUCHER, r.oonst Street. above Front NISHLER•S .old only Ly J. C. BUCHER, Locust. Strret, Columbia. Agent for the 'For Sale at T. C. BUCHER'S C91,4VM,13-TA, S_AatURDAY . DECEMBER 7, 1867. RAILROAD LINES. READING RAIL ROAD. WINTER ARRANGEMENT November 25, 1867. GREAT TRUNK. LINE FROM Tile NORTH . AND North West for Philadelphia, New York, Read ing, Pottsville, Tamaqua, (Ashland, ...Lebanon, Allentown, Easton,;.Epluata, Litt; Lancaster, Columbia, &c., &c. Trains leave Harrisburg for New York, as fol lows: At 3.00, 5.25 and 8.10 A. iIL, and 2.05 and, 9.35 P. M., connectingswith similar Trains on the Pennsylvania R. R. and arriving at New York at 5.10 and 10.15 and 11.50, A. M., and 3.40 and 9.30 P. M. Sleeping Cars accompanying the 3.00 A. M., and 9.35 P. M. Trains without change. Leave Harrisburg for Reading, Pottsville, Tamaqua, Minersville, Ashland, Pine Grove, Allentown and Philadelphia, 8.10 A. 312, and 2.00 and 4.10 P. 11., stoppinat Lebanon and principal Way Stations ; the 4.10 P P. AL; making connections for Philadelphia and Columbia only.. For Potts ville,Bl.Schuylk-ill Haven, and Auburn, via Schuylkill - and Harrisburg at 3.55 P. M. Returning: Leave New York I'd 9:00"A. M., 12.00 Noon and 5.00 and 8.00 P. M.; . Philadelphia at 8.15 A. M., and 3.30 P. m. Way Passenger Train leaves Philadelphia at 7.30 A. M., returning from Reading at 0.30 P. M.. stopping at all Sta tions; Pottsville at' 8.45 A. M. and. 2.45 P. 31.; Ashland 6.00 A. M., and 12.19 noon, and 2.00 P. M.; Tamaqua at 8.30 A. If, and 1.00 and 8.45 P. M. Leave Pottsville for Harrisburg, via Schuylkill and Snsquehanna Rail Road at 7.10 A. M. and 12.00 noon. Heading Acromodation 'Praia ; Leaves Read ing at 7.30 A. 31., returning from Philadelphia at 4.00 P. M. Pottstown Accomodation Train : Leaves Potts town at 6.45 A. M., returning leaves Philadelphia at 500 P. 3f. Columbia Rail Road Trains leave Rending at 7.00 A. 31.. and 0.15 P. M., for Ephrata, Litt; Lau raster; On Sundays: Leave New York 8.00 - P: Mt, Philadelphia 8.00 A. M., and 3.15 P. M., the 8.00 A. M. Train running only to Reading; Pottsville 8.00 A. If. ; Harrisburg 5.2.5 A. '31., and '4.10 and 9.35 P. AL, and Reading at 1.00 and 7.15 A. 31. for Harrisburg, and 7.06 A. M. and 11.40 P. M. for New York and 4.25 P. M. for Philadelphia. Commutation, Mileage, Season, School and Ex cursion Tickets, to and front all points, at re duced Rates. Baggage checked through ; 100 pounds allowed each Passenger. G. A. NICOLLS, General Superintendent. Reading, Pa., Nov. 25, 1867. Trains of this Road are run by Reading Rail Road Time,which is 10 minutes faster 'ban Penn sylvania R. R. Time. READTNa A - NDCOLUMBIA E On and after MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23d, 38117, Trains will run between LANCASTER, COLUMBIA, AND READING, AS FOLLOWS Leave Lancaster and Columbia, 8.00 a. m. , 3.00 p. Arrive at Reading, 10.20 n. tn., R 0.30 p. m. Returning—Leaves Readingat 7.00 a. m., and 0.15 p. m. • Arrive at Lancaster 0.20, and Columbia 14.2.5 a. in., and 8.80 p. TO NEW YORK .5: PHILADELPHIA, via READING. Leave Lancaster and Columbia, at 8.00 m., and LOO p. m., daily, except Sundays. Arrive at New York at 5.00 a. m., and 3.15 p. in.. and Phil adelphia at 1.00 p. m. and 0.10 p. m. Returning—Leave 'New York at 1:2.00. Noon, and Philadelphia at 3.10 p. m. Arrive at Lancas ter and Columbia at 8.30 p. m. The above trains also connect at Reading with Trains North, on P. and R., and West, on Leban on Valley, Roads. FARE $5.40 TO NEW YORK, AND 62.90 TO .• PHILADELPHIA. Tickets can be obtained at the Offices of the New Jersey Central Railroad, foot of Liberty Street, New York, and Philadelphia. and Read ing Railmul,-13th and Callowhill Streets, ; t • Pbtla- Through tickets - to New York and Philadel phia sold at all the Principal Stations, and Bag gage Checked Through. - , - GEO. GAGE, Supt. E. F. KEEVER, Gen. Frt. and Ticket Agent. dec 1 'll6. pV NS YLVANIA' RAIL'ROAD - - TRAINS - LEAVE COLUMBIA GOING EAST, . A, M. Marcia Mira. Accommodation • 5.38 P. M. TRAINS LEAVE WEST, Mall Train Harri,..burg Accommodation Lancaster Train Arrives ll= Leave Columbia for Lancaster.. Arrive at Latimster 2.10 " Connecting with Day Express for Phil's. Leave Lancaster at 2.45 P. M Arrive at Columbia 3.20 " WM. F. LOCKARD, Superintendent, Phila. Div. NORTHERN CENTRAL • R,AILWAY. YORK AND WRIGHTSVILLE R. R. DEPARTURE AND.ARRIVAL OF THE PASSEN GER TRAINS AT YORE. DEPARTTIRKS I•'ROM YORK For Ilt hnore, 1.1:: A. M., 7.00 A. )L,10.10 A. M., and 2.99 P. M. For Wrlghtowille, 4.41 A. M, 1!2-00 P. and 4.00 M. For Harrisburg, 1.80 A. )1., 7.10 A. 'M., 11.25 A. M.. 299 P. N., :09.1 10.18 P. 31. ARRIVALS AT ii,R.F; From Baltimore, 1.25 A. M.; 11 ;1 0 A. M., 1131 P. M.. 0.50 P. M.. and 10.10 P. M. From Wrightsville. 9.15 A. )1.. f1..t.,11 P. M.. and 7.11 P.M. • From Harrisburg, .4.10 A. 31., mos and 345 P. M., and UM P. M. On Sunday, the only trains running are the one from Harrisburg; 10.0 i in the morning, pro ceeding to Baltimore; and those from 'Baltimore at 1.25 A. M., and Mb) r. M., proceeding to Harris burg. No train arrives from Baltimore at 10.10 on Saturday night; and none from Harrisburg at 4.10 on Mouthy morning,. 5. N. Pr BARRY,' General Superint m den t. 3/T9C.ELL33'I'O IT OOP SKIRTS: W - 'I. T. FTOPKISS "'Our Own Alake." After more than vivE YEARS' experience and experimenting in the manufacture of STRICTLY FIRST QUALITY HOOP SKIRTS, we offer our justly celebrated goods to merchants and the public, In full confidence of their superiority over all others in the American market, and they are so acknowledged by all who wear or dentin t item, as they give more satisfaction than any other Skirt, and recommend themselves in every re spect. Dealers in 'Hoop Skirts should make a note of this fact. EVERY LADY WHO HAS NOT GIVEN' THEM' A TRIAL SEOUL!) DO SO WITH OUT FURTHER DELAY. Our ayssortment'embraces every style, length and size for Ladies, Misses and Children. Also, SKIRTS DIALS TO ORDER, altered and repaired. Ask for "Hopkins' Own Make," and be not deceived. See thnt the letter "IT" is woven on the Tapes between each Hoop, and that they are stamped W. T. HOPKINS, MANUFACTURER, 6*.N. ARCH ST., PIIILAD'A," upon each tape. No others are genuine. Also, constantly on hand, a full line of good New York and Eastern made Skirts, at. very low prices. ' Wholesale and Retail, at th ePh Uadel ohla Hoop Skirt Mnnnfactory and Emporium, No. 6Z" Arch street, Philadelphtd. Sept. 7, '67—lm.] 'WM. T. HOPKINS. 1867. FALL AND WINTER CLOTHING FOIt AIEN AND BOYS .I.,arge Stock—All New—of our, owl, Manufac ture—At the Lowest Prices. OVERCOATS from best Co lowest grades. FINE rLOTII DRESS SUITS. CASSIMERE BUSINESS SUITS.' • SATINETT & JEAN SUITS. 4, Esquinuuk TRICOT BEAVERS. FINE BLACK & COLORED CLOTHS. PLAIN S, FANCY COATINGS, new style. MACE AND FANCY CMSDIERE,' do: 'VELVET CORDS, SATINETT _ &c., &c. Custom Wde ork ma up In best stylerompt ly. HAGER & BROTIAW.R.S. Lancaster, Pa. HILL'S VEGETABLE HAIR. RENEWER LEE RING'S AMBROSIA, These popular Flair Restorer's and Tonics on baud, at R. WILLIAMS; ' . Drug Store; - ' Apl 13411 Columbia, I's. 0 DGERS BROTHERS' .CELR 13TtATED SILVER PLATED WARE. he finest and largest Stock ever brought to town, fresh from the Manufacturers, at lower rates than for many years, at 4 4 , ,SI3LRELIs.-ER FINE BRITANNIA WARE ! We have talso^a. good Stock. of flrieitiL nuinin. Ware, consisting of Tea Setts, Coffee arid Tea Pots, Mop, tc. Selling verylow at SHREINER & SON'S. "NO ENTERTAINMENT SO CHEAP AS REAMING, NOR ANY PLEASURE SO LASTING." stierted goetry. RULE COLUMBIA. -•= Rise, ye sons of old Columbia ; •Gather to your country's call ;' - On your arms no longer slumber," - •- ' Rise tolielp her, one and all ! • " Cast away gach feud and faction, Brood not'over wrong rior ill ; Rous.e your virtues-into action, • . - For we love. oar country still. Chorus—Hail Colnrabial - Raise that thrilling shout once more, Raise that thrilling shout once more. See up-rear'd our Holy,Standard ! • Crowd around it, gallant hearts! ;What! Columbia's fame be slander'd, As by fault on our parts? Let the cruel tyrants threaten ; Let the mad invaders come; Fly to battle, what if beaten ? We can die for friends and. home! Chorus—Rule Columbia! Rule Columbia! Conquer over sea and shore,• Conquer over sea and shore. Rise then, patriets, name endearing ! Let the Union ever stand! Raise the stars and stripes so cheering, Glorious banner of our land ! Rise I Ye sons Of old Columbia; Rise! our common weal to serve; Rise ! while now the song enthralLs you, Thrilling ev'ry voin and nerve. Chorus— Mrtginal s,tiorg. [Written Erpre:ssiy for the "Spy.—j rrmmp, - -E.A.ST - MT_JM - Y . S ; lits and Shadows of Life. L. AUGUSTUS JONES " Doctor Littlejohn," 'Henry Ashley spoke very seriously; "I think this is your own child, and nothing can alter my opinion unless I have positive proof to the con trary." " Won't, oh?" growled the Doctor, red dening. "Think the young monkey belongs to wee, do you ?" I shan't have anything to do with it! I swear positively my house shall never be turned into a nursery for the accommodation of other people's chil dren! If I take one, I'll have a dozen left in less than a month, and I•don't mean to be imposed on because I'm rich : no sir!" and the doctor pulled the bell cord angrily. "It must be taken care of by somebody," said Henry, as he began pacing to and fro with the child, whistling and chirping to keep it quiet. The tinkling of the bell had not died away when an aged negress thrust her tur baned head in at the door, inquiring, " Did ye ring, mar'sr?" "Ring, yes; take that baby away with ' You, and give it to one of the women to nurse, and to-morrow see that it is sent to .the fouhdling institute." Hulda, in.sniiaze ;F. " sakes alibe, has ye got a picaninny fur sartin? ,Whar did it come from, mas'r, an' whar's it's own madder?" " I don't know anythingabout its mother. ,Don't stand there grinning and asking questions, or I'LL break every bone in your black skin! Obey me instantly, and take the young one out of my sight!" Hulda approached Henry Ashley with her withered arms outstretched to receive the helpless innocent, but ho only pressed the babe closer to his breast. 11.50 A. If 6.25 8.05 MEM! " No one shall take it from me," he said ; " and I shall see it is provided for. Hulda, you can't have the child." Kindly, though firmly spoken were the words ; and Henry Ashley laid the little one in the basket, put on his hat, and start ed towards the door, currying his precious treasure with him defiantly. " What the devil are you going to do with the child," asked Doctor Littlejohn. " I'm going to find some person who will take good care of it; tbr none of the niggers shall have it. If you haven't any love or pity for it in its present helpless condition, /have, and I'll be its protector 12esides. If any person harms it while I'm away with my regiment. I'll shoot them when I return! come, Fly !" " The boy is crazy," ejaculated Doctor Littlejohn, when he heard the front door close with a shock that re-sounded through the mansion; and then turning to Hulda, he added, mysteriously, •' That babe was left on ray stoop by an unknown woman, and Henry is doubtless its father you un derstand, Hnlda Y"• " I sped T does ; an' now Wat'll Miss Fannie Carroll say w'en she hea's 'bout it? She's berry much 'tacked to him, 'least so de niggas up to Milledgeville talk, an' pre'aps break off dere ingagement. She's a proper nice lady, en' a kind rnissis, an' 1 wouldn't like far her to hab any dis intment or trouble, an' mebby as how we hadn't belts' say one word 'bout de chile till we am too' inlightened on de sub jee.'. Isn't I right, ma'sr?" " Yes, perfectly right ;" said the doctor— "you and I will keep this affair a secret be tween ourselves: I think I can trust you, Iluldu ; you won't say anything to the servants ?" 628 " Not a word, ma'sr, of I was to be Whip ped ; cause I isn't like some o' de nigga's w'at tells all dey knows 'bout fanfly Dem's ig'rant darks, dem is ; but I doesn't class myse't pith 'em nohow. I jes con side's Aunt Hulda's a peg or two higher'n sich common stock, an' a deal mo"spect able." Having thus delivered herself, with a pompous air aunt Hulda left the room. When •she had gone Doctor Littlejohn poured out a glass of wino and emptied it at a draught; then he sat down by the window and leaned his bend on his hand, sighing heavily. " Curse the' luck," he exclaimed ; " the eat is nearly out of the bag this time in spite of me 1 If Henry had. been away I should feel easier ; but now his suspicions are aroused, and he will sift this matter un til he finds out' more than I wish him to know. I wonder how" Madelon escaped, and how she found the way here with her child? I wonder where Henry will leave it? I must have Madelon confined in some place from which she cannot escape, and the child Must be disposed of, for I don't wish to be annoyed with any little responsibility. If Leonora should hear of this, my cake would soon be all dough, and the very devil would-be raised•brthe Judge. I-must put My wits to work if I wish to get out of this cursed dileirna." He sat• lost in thought, unheeding the flight of time. Hour after hour passed by, and when the silvery chimes of the little French clock rang out twelve, he started up, rubbing his eyes, and gazing wildly' about him. Something touched his arm, andjao dreW biek , from the window, slay; exit:lg with terror, as though he dreaded the CHAPTER IX coming of one whom he did not wish to - 'see—her whom he had wronged. ' "Conscience makes a man a coward," be muttered, when he saw it was only the cat that had rubbed against him; and when he reached forth his hand to stroke . her back, she hurried her claws in the soft flesh, and then darted away, leaving him groaning with rage and pain. "D—n the eat! her coming is an evil omen," he exclaimed, "and every thing will go wrong with me in the future ! have her killed for scratching me as sure as my name is Littlejohn, and another cat shall never find shelter beneath my roof. Her ingratitude and treachery shall never be forgiven ! I'll give her laudanum, Or corrosive sublimate to-morrow, and throw her defunct carcass to the dogs. Deception is common in this world, but I aterer, ex pected to i.e deceived by a cat." A. quick, impatier4 step sounded on the pitizza, and in a moment Henry Ashley came hi. His brow and cheeks were flush- ed, and his clothes splashed with mud. angry scowl contracted his features, and his breath came hard, as though res piration gave him pain. He drew a chair up to the table and sat down without speaking, and the doctor ventured to ask, " Harry, what's the mutter with you, my boy?" " I was thinking about matters that con cern only myself and those who are dear to me," he replied, haughtily. This reply rather nettled the doctor, but ho again inquired, " Where did you leave the child ?" " nen your child with those who will take good care of it, and yon needn't trouble yourself any more about it." " My child !" and the doctor held up both hands in horror. " Ves sir, your child, and it's mother's name is Madelon Lingard: r have found out that much, and i intend to make good use of my information. — " What: use can you make of it," faltered the fat little coward. "If you wait n while you'll find out. One thing I will tell yon; and that is, my sister shall never give her hand to an vinprinci pletine wish you to remember that." " Beware, boy, for your insulting words may rob yon of a fortune: please remem ber that. Fannie Carroll - will not wed a pen niless adventurer; that your future Lap piness depends on my generosity." " A curse on your generosity," exclaim ed the youth contemptuously. " You rob bed my father of his wealth, and I ask none of your ill-gotten gains; but if you dare to mention my name to any member of Aft'. Carroll's family, save with respect, I'll have your worthless life !" " And be a murderer like your Mther," tauntingly added the doctor. . The young officer's eyes flashed, and quicker than thought he seized a 'heavy stone inkstand that was on the table before him, and hurled it at his companion. • - Fair and true was his aim, for the doctor reeled and fell to the floor, - with the rich blood trickling from a wound in his fore head. " Lie there, and die like a •brute," mut tered the youth as he took his hat and lett the house. • PIER X. A letter! Who is there but loves to re ceive one when it comes from a dear friend, or relative? How oft have you watched for the postman's coining, kind reader, hasten ing out to meet him, taking from his band the precious missive with trembling eager ness, breaking the seal ereyou moved from the door; in haste to rend the lines that are always welcome when'coming from the abl sent and beloved? * '* Company It had been, absent two weeks, and having joined their regiment, they departed imme diately for Washington, ready to meet -the foe or Virginia's sacred soil: Leonore Ash ley has not heard from her lover-since they parted ; and as day after day passes by, her heart grows sad. for she fears he will not write to her at all, and she finally made up her mind to call upon Mrs. Watson, at Rose Hill, and inquire if sloe had heard from him. Mrs. Brown has received a 'letter from .Toe---a coarse, miserable scrawl, but none the les , welcome although ,it , was blotted and blurred in many places, and almost unintelligible because for frequent ,r • It wit written at Washington, and its contents mn nearly as follows: '•I113a1t MOTAtilt :—Arter bein' knocked about, an' toted round, - .our ridgement has got to washinton withllyinl colors. Fokes cheered an' shouted at us wherever westopt,' jest us though we , was n cirkus;'.or •Van Aniburgs menagerie: en' when 1 ask'd the capcin what it was Cur, saytn we had'nt dune nnthin, ses he langhin'. .They expect we /rill do sumthin% an' I hope they wo'nt he disapp'inted." Then stun of the boys gave three cheers, an' a teller called Mickey Ragan yelled out, "Be dile powers, wo'l fight like the divil r We ar' havin' a good time here, paradin', en' gittin' reviewed ev'ry day; but we expect orders to cross the potomac ev'ry minit, an' then there'l be solute lititf. I don't keer how soon It conies, cause I want tow git at it an' make an' end of it rite away. Ef anything onnsual happens you'! see it In the • papers, an' if I do'nt write very soon you must'int worry. Keep up a stiff upper lip, an' give may love to Betty of she makes enny fuss 'bout my bean' away. Mickey Ragan never hind no schoolin', an' he can't. make a pot hook; so• he wants me to giv' his love to Biddy McGee. Don't Mrgit to do so, muse he's well. Capt'in Willis sends his respects to everybody. The,calees that you put in my, knapsack got all mouldy, and I had to throw 'em away; and the pie was mashed into •»12/ woolen stockin's so they felt orfnl stickey when I put them on. 'Rickey Ragan tore half the leaves out of the Testament that Hett,y give me, to tight his pipe with; an' I had to throw it away too, cause there wasn't any thing left for me to read except half of John, and a few chapters in Revelations. Don't say a word to Het about it, or she'll go crazy. I !taint got room enough to write more, so I'll dry up. When you write, di rect to company E, 38th New York ridge ment ; an' yon'll obleege, JOE Buowx." The widow wept when she rend Joey's almost unintelligible scrawl, and putting on her hat she hastened across the •meadow to tell Hetty Sparks ,"the 'news," tears of joy streaming down her' wrinkled cheeks. Flushed and breathless she reached the farm house where shefgund.Hetty_chnrning in the kitchen. , „ •, . " Oh, you have heard from Joe," she ex claimed when Mrs.. Brown .came in. "Is he well? Did you bring the letter with you ?" and her fingers moved nimbly as she untied the strings of the old lady's hat, placing the rocking chair close to the churn where Mrs. Brown could sit and read to her. ""No, I did not bring the letter with me, Hetty, because he didn't say much of anything in it, ma' I thought I could tell it hetter'n I could read it." "Well, what did howrite? Sit down and tell me all : there take the fan, for it's awful bot I" "Ho's in Washington," began Mrs. Brown, an' his health is tip top,l spore ; of it was 'm held let me know. 'olks made a great fuss about 'em, an' they expect to cross the Po tomac ev'xy. minit an' go to fightin' the pesky rebels. Joey Is anxious to git at 'em ; an' when be does, they mustlook nut; or he'll hurt some of 'em bad. He sends his love to You, an' tnat's about all he wrote, 'cause his letter was only a scrap of paper, an' he hadn't rewriter more." "I'm so glad he's well,"exclaimed Hefty . . "When shall you write, Mrs: Brown?" "This evenin'," replied the old lady: "I know he won't stay in Washington -long, an' I want him to git my letter afore ,he goes away from there, fur when they git to fightin' they'll be knocked about from pillar to post tho lull blessed time." "Yon must stay and take, tea 'ivith us, 'and 'then after supper we can write a good long leiter together: go home.with you _when it's nice and cool this evening. Mother will' be in soon, an' she'll keep - you coinpany:While I'm busy at work. YOU- ivitCstay, won't, you ? I'm going to make you a-present of a little pot full of butter,beeause you didn't ob ject when I spoke about putting a TeW words in your letter to Joey." Thus the good na tured girl rattled on, never thinking that she hadn't allowed the old lady time to ',obl ject, even if she had wished to .do so; and Mrs. Brown concluded to stay, because she felt so lonely, sitting day 'after daY , and night after night In the cottage; with no person to converse with unless Iletty came in with a basket of eggs, -or vegetables, or the schoolmaster called to leave it tract., 9..? • f: Leaving Mrs. Brown in Farmer; Sparks' kitchen, we will turn to the great mansion on Rose wbere• Mrs. 'Matson', goes wandering through the silent and darkened rooms like a spectre, wondering how "any sensible young man like Frank Willis - could' leave his home and go away' to this hate ful, horrid war." Mrs. Matson, being good, old fashioned women, considered warfare a great sin; and she firmly ad hered to her own opinion that all national disagreements or quarrels could be satis factorily and amicably settled without re sorting to warfare and bloodshed. She know nothing about the jealousy and, pride that generally exists among two distinct classes of men whose principles are antag onistic, nor how firmly they would adher e to the creed, however false it might be, they are taught to believe as right. Further more, she boldly asserted a sensible tcotnatt could settle the present sectional misunder standing to the entire satisfaction of all classes, if tha people would but allow her to have a voice in our legislative and con gressional halls. "If I could have my own way, if I could till President Lincoln's place, (she weighed at, least ono hundred and eighty,) "I would call all the governors from each State together, and ire would soon settle everything so that all would go on right once more." An exploded theory was Mrs. Matson s, and very fortunate are ye, people of the United States, because Mrs. Matson didn't find her way to the cap itol at Washington !. r What strong minded men fail to accom plish, a strong „minded woman ,could never achieve. Allis, for the lofty aspirations of Mrs. Matson ! Her crinoline will never overspread the presidential chair—her voice will never echo in-the capitolian hill ! .Regular every day she airs the large rooms, and 'dusts the rich furniture, thinking, "how much nicer, and' better; and pleasanter it would' have been if Frank had got married and _remained flt home; for her part .she didn't see what: . :use there 'Was 'for him to:keep shell', a great, houn, ftt, for . .t, ! ,reyal,,princegs with n piano that o- perscin ever played a tune on from one' year's end to the other,. and a melodeon that wasn't never touched,l . . Then there's the carriage horses standing • idle in the stable, and his own horse; Hero, no one can ride, because he's so wild and, ugly. Really she didn't know what Frank could he thinking about: such a nice, smart, handsome young man, and still single. Now there is Judge A.shley's daughter —." Mrs. Watson's soliloquy was suddenly cut short by an unusual on currenee—some person rang the door bell. "Now I clew ra'aly wonder who's comin' now," exclaimed she, slicking down ber hair with both hands, and waddling to the front door : I'm glad it's somebody, 'cause I feel kinder lonesome to-day, an' a visitor will cheer me up. But land sakes ! who on th kin it be?" Mrs. Matson 's fingers trembled nervously as she drew buck the strong bolts that secured the great oaken dots', and an exclama tion ofsurprise escaped her lips when she beheldhor visitor. It was Leonore Ashley who had called, to ask if Mrs. Matson had heard from Frank—and although she felt courageous enough, before she ascended the steps, yet when she stood face to face with the old htiusekeeper her cheeks and brow crim soned, for she thought; "Mrs. Matson will think me very bold for coining over to Rose Hill to make inquiries about him, when I never was here before." The old lady marked her embarrassment and confusion, and she hastened to re-assure her, by say ing, "Come right in. Miss ;Ashley, fur ye don't know how glad I am to see ye ! of'en heard poor Frank spet!k about yo, an' many a time I have wondered why you an' yer father didn't make yerselves more neighborly, an' sociable; an why neither o' ye paid us a visit." "My father seldom goes out, and I couldn't, with propriety, visit a young bachelor at his own resi dence. I called to=day to inquire—to ask if Captain Willis has written since he went away: my dither would like to know if ho is well." Leonore, why do you tell a false hood ; and why does your agitation in crease? " I received a letter from Frank, yister day, an' you kin tell yer father he's well," said Mrs. Matson ; and a smile played a moment about her lips as sho noted the young girl's embarraSsment. " Ho don't mention any body in his letter but me tin' the servants; an' be didn't write over a dozen lines altogether. But bless me 1 how pale you look ! Are you ill, or faint, miss?" "At times a sudden faintness overpow ers me," gasped Leonore, ".hut it soon passes away. Don't go for any restorative, for I shall be hotter presently." , " You must come in and rest till you're over this," said Mrs. Matson ; and sho grasped Leonora by the arm, half dragging the bewildered girl into the parlor, where she sank on the sons, unconscious. 5. , e " Poor cretur !" muttered the old woman as she went stamping down the stairs after some restorative, "poor cretin. ; I know the nettle of her ailment ton T. fur I lied fits of faintin' jest the same way when Matson went to sea, afore we was - married. She's in love; nn' she want's to hide her feellies from me, 'cause I'm his housekeeper, but she can't do it, nohow. I don't b'l'eve the Judge sent her over here neither, fur he never bed any likin' fur Frank as I know on—never." Thus soliloquizing :Nirs. Matson reached the small closet at the foot of the stairs, where, carefully arranged on the shelves, were many bottles and packages, whose value was a mystery to every one save herself. After fumbling about for some time she succeeded in finding what she was in search of, and then she bustled up stairs again, panting heavily. During her absence Leonoro had recov ered, and when the old lady entered the ... • . „ $2,00 -Per Year, in Advance; $2,50 if not Paid in Advance parlor she was sitting by,the open window, where the cool breeze stole .softly in, • fan ning her feverish brow with ils perfumed breath. Mrs. Matson uttered an exclamation of. surprise when she beheld her fair visitor. ' " I declare 1 better, are ye ? , •Why, I was nfeerd you'd have a pesky hard time on' t, att' so I hurried arter my medicines." don't need any - medicine," „replied beonOre, 'Rind I think I'll . go home now, for I feel quito strong." , : "Hadn't I hotter go a piece with ye 2. Jest wait till I git my sun bonnet: ,won't, be a Minute." • ' , . don't trouble yourself, Mrs. Matson, for I don't wish any company ;" and Leon ore glidetifrom the parlor, pausing at the door to, say, ‘ good day.' • "You nmst call ag'in, miss, when you're atiywaysoncusy about Frank,", exclaimed. Mrs. Matson, tauntingly; and Leonore's cheeks burned with shameois she thought, " Mrs. Matson tins, discovered my secret— my weakness has „betrayed. my. • ove„ for Frank. ;" and then she quickened her pace,-: .sweeping . down the winding, walk' with queenly " bearing, until the shrubs: and Howers bid. her graceful form from •Mrs, Matson's view. . , wonder who she thinks _r am?" brOki; from the old lady's lips, as sheslam- Med the door shut, and waddled hack, to .the parlor., . _ "Ashamed fur to have me go home with her, was she Aha I'll- fix ,her, when I write to Captain Willis ;, an', he'll never marry her if I kin help, it: ,She_ shan't come to , Rose hill, ,an' •be mistress, an' trarnPle on decent folks jest as though they wasn't nobody—no—no—no." CIIAP'/ER XI .Beautiful looked the long lines, and the clusters of white tents, stretchingfar along the bank of the Potomac, where the brave 'defenders of .glorious Union were awaiting the order, "Forward March !" to the sacred soil of Virginia., Proudly floated the Starry Banner from tent, and tower, and cupalo ; and over the capitolian dome its silken folds daunted gaily in the breeze of hen van. Night looked down -upon the scene—night with her diamond, studded vesture of stars—night of the pale moon's silvery light—night of calm and, holy se renity—night of peace and loveliness, suc ceeding a Sabbath of fearful. strife and bloodshed. In the same tent were quartered two per sons with whoni we are acquainted, indul gent reader ; and unmindful of the noise around them, one is listening attentively, white his companion reads aloud the con tents of a letter just received front home. Rough, honest, orate looking fellows they are, end a. tine picture they would make for the artist's pencil, sitting side by side on the ground, the ditn. light of the lantern falling in fitful glean's on their swarthy visages. The soldier who is reading is honest Joo Brown; and his companion, who listens so 'attentively, holding his pipe between his thumb and forefinger, with mouth agape, is Mickey Ragan. Joe :has _Just received the letter, and with Mickey,letus listen to its contents. , . „. July, 1861„ Pi.:.:krrJonx:ltiiresan'tirutglite bows - rad J. was when I received' your letter, and learned you was safe. -!.. - "Who sex dhat ?" exclaimed Micky; "Is tid yer muddlter;"ciri:YiriTri".l:":7_ "My moth'er of `course? She 'wrote the 11r.st•feW ' " "Av'coorse—L see now—rade on." "I was gratified to hear of the grand re eerition •the 38th met with when they ar rived in Washington. "The old lady never wrote th le, 'cause she can't, spell very good," muttered Joe; "an' I guess Iletty penned the Mat condom" "Rade away, Joe; -far divil a .matther who whrote it. whin we have dhe Dews." Again Joe resumed: "L was sorry the cakes got mouldy, and the pie got mashed among your socks ; for I don't believe your regiment has a wash woman 'with them. Now Joey be a good boy, and don't forget to say your prayers. and your poor old mother will ask God to watch over you, and bring you back stab to the home that is lonely without you. You said Micky Hagan wished to hear from Bridget McGee. Miss McGee is well, and she sends her "love and best respects to Micky," and hopes to "hear front him often." "May God bless dhe dnrlin crayther !" exclaimed the overjoyed' Irishman, clap ping his companion heavily on the back. "Hurroo. Inc honey ! Biddy's dhe jewel o' dim world! here I've been away fur fire blessed weeks, an' she's thrue to me sthill ! May God bless her bright oyes, -an' rosy cheeks, an'' may dhe sunshine in heaven fall brightly upon her : hurroo !" "What means all this noise?" exclaimed a stern voice, and a figuredarkened the en trance to the tent. - It's the captain's voice said Micky; and then turning- about, ho dot Ted his cap, saying in a respectful man nor; don't be offinded, rap Vin dear, bekase I let out a bit iv a shout, fur Joe Brown has a letther fhroin bees mild mnddher, an' dhores good news in ud fhrom me girl ; end an Irishman can't help shoutin' when he's mad or plnsed, I ax. yer honor's par don, fur I meant no otlince; Dhere's dhe GUM, an' if ever ye're on a battle-field wid thin s a me boys vo'll hear a shout dhat'll frighten dhe seven slnses nut iv dheyelpin' Mebegans—mind dhnt now!" Captain Willis smiled, and turning on his heel he left the tent to seek his own quarters near by. A sentry paced his weary round before the entrance, and Captain Willis passed him by, scarcely - heiding the soldier's re spectful saints;" for' "ills thoughts 'wore with his heart, and that was far away." Lle had received no letter from home—no kind word from Leonore—and he seated himself on the rude camp stool, wondering why Mrs. Matson had not answered his letter, when ho had given her orders to write as soon Wish() heard front him, klmv lonely, how cheerless his heart felt AA he sat there in the dim light ; and a long drawn sigh broke from his lips, struggling up from memory's treasure casket, where by-gone joys were hidden ; sacred, holy joys, such as the heart feels but ()nee. while we are on our pilgrimage from the cradle to the grave. • After musing many minutes, he looked up, as though suddenly awakening front a dream. I must write to Dymore," lie or:claimed. " for God alone knows when I may have an opportnnity again ! I love her—our mis understanding was eniy s slight (inc.—nod it is noble, aye, generom. to forgive those who have wronged us. I feel, 1 know she has repented of her unkiitAri . selio .me, for if a h e h a d not, she would never . have given moment her miniature at the oment of my de parture from home. Yes, I will write to her—l'll forgive her—then, VI am slain in battle, she will have no cause to hate my memory:' lie drew his stool up to a small, rude table, on which was writing materials, and dipping his pen in the ink, began his letter. Ho had written but three lines, when a great noise, like the sound of many voices mingled with the tramplingathorses feet, caused him to pause and listen. OM [WHOLE• NUMBER, 1,994. "Something unusual has happened !" be exclaimed, and in an instant he rushed to the entrance of the tent. A party of staff officers had just ridden by, and he heard the command, given . in a loud, stentorian voice: " Company E, strike tents, for the army marches in tut hour !" All wasnowbustlennd confusion through out the camp, and Frank had no time to finish his . letter. There was hurrying . to and fro; the neighing and tramping of many steeds; the shouting of, bravo and excited men ; the clash and rattle of arms ; the rolling notes of drums ; the shrill bugle blast; and in an hour the gallant " seyonty five thousand" were on the march to Bull Run, their baYonets gleaming in the clear starlight, and their banners floating to the breeze of the holy Sabbath morn. Ah ! little did ye think, dwellers in your peaceful homes, as ye wended your way to God's holy . sanctuary, to worship in peace, Etna did ye think that the thunder of can non'shoOk:Virginia's hills and vales, and rolled aleng the beauteous Potomac's shore, that sunny Sabbath morn. Fierce was the strife., Peace to the memory of those who fell where the field ran red with the rich blood of heroesslain AVENGE ns, onward! the con ntry shall be FREE! TO ME CO".iTINTJED tarn% awl go dyad .olutan. AGRICULTURE•is the most useful and most noble employment of man.-19.ssmNamsr. COMIITNI CATIONS; Selections, Recipes and ar ticles of interest and value, are solicited -for this department of the paper. We desire to supply the public with the best practical information in reference to the farm, garden, and household. Indian Corn and its Uses. A bushel :of Indian corn contains more nutriment than a bushel of wheat ; but corn meld should not be ground find or it, not keep sweet. There is no grain that can be put to so many uses and served up in so many different ways, as corn and corn meal. First we have the green corn, roasting ear and soup' in the early, and the dried corn soup and hominy the balance of the year. ' These dishes every good house keeper knows how to prepare, being among the most simple in the culinary art. And then by grinding it into meal what visions of delicious eating float before our eyes. First we have the corn cake, made of meal and water, and a little salt, if you are too poor to use eggs and milk, mixed into a dough or batter and bake on a griddle. Then corn bread or pone, which can only be made properly by about one housekeeper in ten. Then mush and milk and, fried mush. We have never seen the individual that• did not like one or the other. Many fail in malting good mush by not_boiling, it enough. When it is merely scalded It has a raw taste. Then there Is a very good ,corn meal pudding; made - by 'stirring tho - meal into scalded skim milk _till it la - as thick as gruel, and when'cool, add tinger, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt antl<uweetening to suit the taste, and a little fine 'cut suet and some raisins or dried' poacher,' and a fine cut apple. It should bake an hour or more, according to size. 1-This is'a good pudding. .And ' , then see into' how Many ' dishes corn 6ocornoiit - paiittata6 - itri&TaVolitifitie: • And it is the cheapest and most - wholesome food that man can live on, and should be on the 'table of • both rich and -poor more frequently than 'it now is, in some one of its many forms: BUILD AS ICE novskt.—lf you can get a supply of good ice within five miles of your premises, build an ice house and fill it this winter. Sometimes it is convenient to make o.le in the cellar if the walls aro high and room in pl•mty. A room twelve feet square will be large enough for ordinary farm purposes, and that much space is .re quired to bulk enough ice together for it to keep woll. In a cellar the most important points aro ventilation and drainage; the former should always - be from 'the outside, and the latter must be free 'and perfect. The usual layer of tan bark, saw dust or charcoal, must be put around the walls. But the most satisfactory ice houses are above ground. RATS Tlll-1 Cs..LLA.u.—There is nothing equal, to a good cat, but she must , not be handled by children, or any other person ; must be fed rather sparingly at regular times, and as much as possible on fresh meat, and usually by .he same person. She will soon become accustomed to such cir cumstances, will answer the call of this person, who can change her about to differ ent parts of the house—as a night in the attic, a night in the cellar, and so on. When. treated in this way she will be rather shy and wild, but will soon become a terror to rats. PRESERVING POTATOES.—" Dust over the door of the bin with lime and put in about six or seven inches deep of potatoes, and dust with lime as before. Put in six or seven inches of potatoes and lime again; repeat the operation until all are stored away. One bushel of lime will do for forty bushels of potatoes, though more will not hurt them—the lime rather improving the flavor than otherwise." Our friend, 11. E. Wolfe, of West Hemp field, has tried the above method of preserv ing potatoes with great success. 7-‘ll:icE PlES.—Take a pound of beef froo from skin and strings, and chop it very fine, then two pounds of suet, which liiccwiso pick and chop : then add three pounds of currants, nicely cleansed and perfectly dry, one pound anti a half of apples, the peel and juice of a lemon, hairs pint of sweet wine, half a nutmeg, and a few cloves and mace with u pimento in fine powder; have citron, orange and lemoupeol ready, and put some hi each of the pies when made. Wixi:.—Cninberry wine, taken internally and. applied externally, is announced as a cure for scrofula. To make the wine, take the ripe berries, smash them in a mortar to a find pulp, putinto a stone jar, add ono quart of water to two quarts of berries, stir it well, set away and let it stand a week ; then strain it through cotton, and you haven beautiful wine,which, with allttle sugar, makes a wholesome drink, at once cooling and palatable. It does not ferra4,rit. AN itrWa. exchange says at has tried the An,e. of common salt - irrbinips,Mid recom mends it. Fill thebirxip half fall of salt, then fill it ❑p with nil, The light will be greatly improved, and 25 per cent. saved isx A MAsBACOXIIETT3 farmer says he can winter his cows on steamed feed for one third less"experwe than on dry feed, and get one-fourth more milk. This is the result of five years experience. . • Pr is stated that :Ntr. James McKane, of Cecil county, Md., this year raised 330 bush els of wheat, weighing 64 pounds to the bushel, ou a field of ten acres. lie sold the crop at V. 50 per bushel. W. MILLER, of Copley, Ohio, has a pair of twin calves, five' months old, that weigh 854 pounds. They aro " common stock," with a slight mixture of Short-Horn blood.
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