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A. M. MAMBO, Editor ttnd Publish
VOLUME XXXIX,
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THE COLUMBIA SPY,
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PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
AIL CLARK,
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
OFFICE—Corner of Second and Locust Streets,
opposite Odd Fellows' Hall.
Odle° Flours—From 6 to 7 A. M., 1210 1 P. M.,
and from 6 to 9 P. M. [apr2),
E. M. NORTH,
1. L
ATTORNEY & COUNSELLOR-AT-LAW,
Columbia, Pa.
Collections promptly made in Lancaster and
Yorb:Conntle4.
T W. FISHER,
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ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
Office on Front Street, between Locust and
Walnut, Columbia, Pa.
A J. K AMMAN,
ATTORNEY-A T-LAW.
Collections made in Lancaster and adjoining,
Counties.
Pensions, Bounty, Back Pay, and all claims
against the government promptly prosecuted.
Office—Locust street, between Front and Sec
ond streets.
SAMUEL EVANS,
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
Ofnce, on Second St., aclyolning Odd Fellows
Hall, Columbia, Pa.
-r Z. HOFFER,
. DENTIST.
Isritrous Oxide Gas administered in the extrac
tion of Teeth.
Office—Front Street next door to It. Williams'
Drug Store between Lust and Walnut Streets,
Columbia, Pa.
F. HINKLE, •
PHYSICIAN 6r, SURGEON;
lallbrs his professional services to the citizens of
Columbia and vicinity. He may be found at the
office connected with his residence, on Second
street, between Cherry and Union, every day,
from 7t09 1. 31., and from 6 to BP. H. Persons
wishing his services In special cases, between
these hours, will leave word by note at his office,
or through the post office.
JIOTELS.
K C ONTINENTAL."
THIS HOTEL IS PLEASANTLY LOCATED,
between the Stations of the Reading and Colum
bia, and Pennsylvania Railroads,
FRONT STREET, COLUMBIA, PA.
Ample accommodations for Strangers and Trav
elers. The Bar is stocked with
CHOCE 'LIQUORS,
And the Tables furnished with the best fare.
lIRIAIT FINDLEY,
Coltunbla, April 20,1867.] Proprietor.
FRANKLIN HOUSE,
LOCUST ST., COLUMBIA, PA.
This is a lirst-classhotel. and is in every respect
adapted to meet the wishes and desires of the
traveling ALlar.W_ 113.1t3V,1N,_
' ' ' ' ' Progrietor;
FRE. , .INIVIVS HOTEL,
On the European Plan, opposite City Hail Park
New York. R. FRENCH,
Proprietor.
MISHLER'S HOTEL
\Test 1111atrket, Square, 'Reading lieu tea.
EVAN MISRLER,
Proprietor.
EXCHANGE HOTEL,
MOUNT JOY, PENNA.
Fir:a-Clam Accommodations. The Clioke,t
Liquorg at the Bar. ALEX. 1). REESE,
Proprietor.
TALTBY HOUSE,
111 BALTIMORE. MARYLAND.
This hotel haS been lately refitted with All the
necessary improvements known to hotel enter
prise and therefore offers first-class accommoda
tions to strangers and others
A visiti ß. ng
rr ßaltimore.
. ...Nu,LBB,
Proprietor.
:2111SCELLALYBOUS.
LADIES' FANCY FURS
- AT
JOHN FAREIRA'S
OLD FSTAI3LISLIFID FUR 31ANUFACTORY,
No. 718 Arch Street, above 70,
PHILADELPHIA.
Have now in Store of my own Importation
and Manufacture, one of the lamest and most
beautiful selections of
FURS
For Ladies' and Children's Wear, In the City
Also, a tine assortment of
GENTS' FUR GLOVES 12♦'D COLLARS
I am enabled to dispose of 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 FAIIEIRA,
No. ns Arch St, ab.7th, south side, Philada.
I have no Partner, nor connection with any
other Store in Philadelphia, [oct.h,'tT-tm.
•
NEW NOVELTIES
IN WEDDING INVITATIONS.
The Largest Variety of Styles ever offered to the
Public. New Novelties constantly
added to our samples. Orders
attended to by mall.
Prices reasonable.
K. HOSKINS 4t: CO.,
Engravers, Stationers, Envelope and Blank
Book Manufacturers,
nor 9-3m] 913 Arch Street, Philadelpt da.
PURE WINES AND LIQUORS !
For Pure, Unadulterated Wines TWO Liquors,
go to the store of the subscriber. He hos elegmut
CATAWBA WINE,
Which for quality and flavor, cannot be excelled ;
also, thecelebrated ROOSTER. WHISKEY,
Brandy, Cherry and - Currant Wines.
We have Wines, Brandies, Gins, Cordials, Old
:Monongahela of all grades. Give us a call and
examine for yourself. CHARLES GROVE
Corner of Commerce and Walnut 5t..., Columbia,
Pa. [dec.,4l6-tf.
AVINDOE 3 g I FrES
ING GLASSES'
FURNITURE,
Of all descriptions, and at reduced prices, a Cour
NEW Wil.tE BOOMS,
Locust Street, above Second, south side.
JOHN SHENIIERGER.
Columbia, Mar. 2, ISO7-t[. ' •
CONFECTIONERY AND FRUIT OF
ALL KINDS IN SEASON.
Fortier. and Families supplied with
ICE CREAM,
oy the Freezer, or in Moulds, with promptness at
GEO. J. SMITH'S,
Adjoining the Franklin House, Locust street.
P. S.—Also, a line 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. Sever lose their tire-proof quali
ties. Are the only Safes filled with _Unlit and
Dry Plaster.
Please send or tvlll reran Illustrated Catalogue.
MARVIN ,& CO.
Primloll WiILei39IINCS:
No. 265 BrotiaNiiiicNew York.
No. 721 Chestnut Street, Phlladelpltht.
March U, iB4 -Iy. • -
GEORGE _BOGLE,
Dr:AS.IMR rn -
LUMBER OF ALL DESCRLPTIONS
Also; PLASTERERS' HAIR.
pin t e„....Freat street, between beetvat and Union,
, CA)LCMIBIA, PA. •
MORTON'S CELEBRATE') GOLD
PENS. The Best Pen now made, which
we sell at :Manufacturers' Prices.. We nre sole
Agents for these Pens in Columbia. Try Morton's
PEN',
AHMELNER & SON
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BUCHER-',5. COJ:UMN;
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.FIVE CI•INTS
FOE El N AND DOMESTIC
Wines and . Liquors !
Has removed Ills Store to his Building, adjoining
Haldeman's Store, Locust St., Columbia, Pa.,
where lie has fitted up rooms, and greatly
• Increased his facliede's for doing •
more extensive business.
MISHLER'S CELEBRATED
HERB BITTERS !
PURE AND UNADULTERATED,
'Fresh from the alannfactory of Dr. B. Mighler.
These Bitters are celebrated for the great cures
they have performed In every ease, when tried.
Dr. 3fishier offers Tire ktoiderd dollars to the pro
prietor of any 3fetlicine that ran show it greater
ntunber of genuine certificates, of cures ettiseted
by it, near the glare where it Is made. than
MISFILER'S HERI3 BITTERS
MISIILER'S HEBB BITTERS
Is for sale in Columbia only lns
J. C. BUCHER,
•1t his Store, Locust Street, Columbia
WINES AND LIQUORS!
Embracing the following
Catawba,
Port,
Lisbon,
Cherry,
Modern',
Malaga,
Champagne,
Claret,
Rhine,
Blackberry,
Elderberry,
Currant and Muscat WINES.
COGNAC, OF DIFFERENT BRANDS
Also, OLD RYE "WHISKEY and
BRANMES of all kinds
Blackberry, Jamaica Spirits,
Catawba, Kunnuel,
Cherry, Ginger,
Ruin. Gin,
Superior Old Rye,
Pure Old Rye,
XXX Old It
XX Old Rye X Old Rye,
Pure Old Rye, Monongahela,
Reel hied Whisky London Brown Stout.
Scotch &c., &c., &c.
AGENCY FOR
Malt & Cider Vinegar.
Ire is also Agent, for the Celebrated
MISHLER'S HERR BUMS
'IOR SALE
POCKET FLASKS,
DEMIJOHNS,
TOBACCO BOXES,
and FANCY ARTICLES, in great variety,
NISHTIER'S BITTERS!
vurp4: C 'UNADULTERATED,
Lee's London Porter,
7 Atalittfacturtal by GEO. LEE,
(Late of Lion liecoveronclon,
Who says that this Porter is better than that
manufactured In London:hs Ave have
better material here.
Is the Agent for this Porter, in Columbia
BEST STOUT PORTER !
From E. A: G. EIBI3ERT, LONDON
CELEBRATED HEBB BITTERS !
By the BARREL, QUART OR BOTTLE.
Agent for the
PIT MALT TNIi% AR
Cannot be purchased at my other establish
ment in town, and he warranted to keep fruits
and vegetables perfect,
The Pest Brands of Imported
SCOTCH AND .LONDON ALE
TO SMOKERS AND CHEWERS
BIUPEIER will still keep on hand the
SMOKINH AND CHEWING TOBACCO,
SNUFF,. HAVANA, 'VARA., and
COMMON SEGARS. Also, '
SNUFF dt TOBACCO BOXES, PIPES—a
thottuild and one varieties. Call at
J. C. I3UCHER'S,
Locust Street,adjulninglialdeman's Store.
It Is the greatest establishment of the kind this
side of 'Philadelphia. '
MuldeT' l a y ßettegi cy .
London Porter, and
Sold at .T. C. BUCHER'S
For Sale by
J. C. BUCITIM
J. C. BUCHER
For sale 11)7,
J. C. BUCHER,
Locust Street, above Front
31ISHLER'S
E22=NI
J. C. BUCEIER,
Locust Stre , et, Cnltunbin
For Sale al
.1. 0. BIJOUER'S.
Rest Brands or
COMATM.BIA_, PA., SATURDAY _MORNING-, DECEMBER 14, 1867.
RAILROAD
R EA DM ILAIL ROA D.
WINTER ARRANGEMENT .
November 25, 1867.
GREAT TRUNK LINE FROM THrl NORTH . AND
North West for Philadelphia, New, York, Read-'
in„ Pottsville, Tantaqua, .Ashland, Lebanon,
Allentown, Easton, Ephrata, Litiz, Lamm:ter,
Columbia, &c., &c.
Trains leave Harrisburg for NeW York, as fol
lows: At 3.00,-5.21 and 8.10 A. M., and V* and
035 P. 3L, connecting with similar Trains on the
Pennsylvania 11.11... and arriving at New York
at 5.10 and 10.11 and 11.50, A. 31., and 3.40 and 0.30
P. M. Sleeping Cars accompanying the 3.00 A.
31., and 9.35 P. 31. Trains without change.
Leave Harrisburg for Reading, Pottsville,
Tamaqua, Blinersville. Ashland, Pine Drove
Allentown and Philadelphia, 8.10 A. 31., and 2.(b
and 4.10 P. 3L, stopping at Lebanon and principal
War Stations; the 4.10 P. 31., malting connections
for Philadelphia and Columbia only. For Potts
ville, Schuylkill Haven, and Auburn, via
Schuylkill and Susquehanna nail Road,,leave
Harrisburg at 3.55 P. 31.
Returning: Leave New York at 0.00 A. M.,
12.00 Noon and 5.00 and 8.00 P. 31. Philadelphia
at 8.15 A. 31., and 3.30 P. 31. Way Passenger,
Train leaves Philtulelphia at 7.30 A. 31., returning
from Reading at 6.30 Y. M., stopping at all Sta
tions; Pottsville at 11.45 A. M., and 2.45 P. M.;
Ashland 6.00 A. M. and 12.19 noon, and 2.00 P. 3L;
Tamaqua at 8.30 A. and 1.00 and 8.45 P. DI.
Leave Pottsville for Ilarrisburg,via Schuylkill
and Susquehanna Rail Road at ..10 A. M. and
1 . 5.00 noon.
Reading Accomodation Train; Leaves Read
ing at 7.30 A. 31, returning from Philadelphia at
4.00 P. M.
Pottstown Accomodate', Train : Leaves Potts
town at 0.45 A. M., returning leaves Philadelphia
at ri iN) P. 31.
Columbia Rail Road Trains leave Reading at
7.00 A. M. and 6.15 P. M., for Ephrata, Litiz, Lan
caster, Columbia, .tc.
On Sundays: Leave New 'York at 8.00 P. 31.,
Philadelphia 8.00 A. 31., and 3.1.5 P. M., the 8.00 A.
M. Train running only to Reading; Pottsville
8.00 A. M.; Harrlsbnrg 3.2:3 A. M.. and 4.10 and
0.35 P. 31., and Reading At 1.00 and 7.11 - A. 31. for
Harrisburg, and 7.06 A. 31. and 11.40 P. 31. for
New York and 4.2.3 P. M. for Philadelphia.
Commutation, Mileage, Season, Sehooland Ex
carsion Tickets, to and from all points, at re
duced Rates.
Baggage checked through; 100 pounds allowed
each Passenger.
G. A. NICOLLS,
Gerxeral 4uperintendent,
Ilending, - Pn., Nov. 25, 181.7.
Trains of this Road are roll by Reading h ail
Road Time,whieh is 10 minutes faster than Penn
sylvania It. R. Time.
READING AND COLUMBIA R. R
On and titter
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23(1, 1867,
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LANCASTER, COLD3IBIA, AND READiva,
E13:221:013
Leave Lancaster and Columbia, SAX) a. m.
3.00 p. m.
Arrive at Reading, 10.20 a. en., & 5.30 p. m.
Returning—Leaves Readingat 7.00 a. m., and
0.1:)14
Arrive at Lancaster 9.'20, and Columbia 0.15
a. in., and 5.30 p. m.
TO YEW' YORK to PHILADELPHIA, via
READING
Leave Lancin,ter and Columbia, at 8,00 a. in.,
and 8.00 p. m., daily, except Sundays. Arrive at
New York at 5.00 a. m., and 3.15 p. m., and Phil
adelphia at 1.00 p. m., and 9.10 p,
Returning—Leave New York at 12.00. Noon,
and Philadelphia at 3.30 p, m. Arrive at Lancas
ter and Columbia at 8.30 p,
The above trains also connect at Reading with
Trains North, on P. and R., and 'West, on Leban
on-Valley, Roads.
PARE, 5.5.-10 TO NEW YORK. AND $2.00 TO
MafiMaiitil!
Tickets can be obtained at the Offices of the
New Jersey Central Railroad, foot of Liberty
Street, New York, and Philadelphia and Read
ing Railroad, 13111 and Callowhill Streets, Phila
delphia.
Through tickets to New York and Philadel
phia, sold at all the Principal Stations, and Bag
gage Checked Through.
GEO. F. GAGE, Supt.
E. F. KFEvEIt, Gen. Frt. and Ticket Agent.
dee 1 '56.
pNNSYLVANIA RAIL ROAD
TRAINS LEAVE COLUNIIiIA GOING EAST,
Lananster Train ' %pp A. M
IFfarrin.brirwA4ernniniwialini.i•vt•--•
TRAINS LEAVE WEST.
Mall Train 11.50 A. M.
Harrisburg Accommodation 0.2.5
Lancaster Train Arrives 8.03 "
COLUMBIA ACCOMMODATION,
Leave Columbia for Lancahiter 1.40 P.M
Arrive at Lnnen,ter 2.10 "
Connecting with Day Express for Pl4ll'n.
Leave Lanea.ter at 2.411 P. M
.Uri v.. at 1:0111111bill 3... W ..
WM. F. LOCKARD.
Superintendent, Phila. Div.
N ORTHERN C ENTR AL
RAILWAY.
YORK AND IVRIGIITSVILLE R. R
DEPARTURE AND ARRIVAL OF THE PASSEN-
GER TRAINS AT YORK
DEPARTURFA FROM YORK
For Baltimore, 5.:55.1. M., 7.00 A. M., 11.50 A. 31.,
and 2.00 P. M.
For Wrightsville, #1.13 A. M., 11.4 .11., and
3.50 P. 3.q.
For llarri,burg, 1.30 A. 31., 6510 .1. M., 11.3.5 A.
31., :1.30 I'. 31.,111/(1 10.15 P. M.
AR RIVALS AT YORK.
From Baltimore, 1.25 A. M., 11:10 134 P.
M. 0.50 P. M., and 10.10 P. M. _
From Wrightsville, S.ll A. M., 1.:0 P. M., and
OA P. M.
From Harrisburg., 4.10 n, 10.05 A. M., and
3.03 P. 31., and 0.35 P. M.
On Sunday, the only trains running are the
one from Harrisburg, 10.05 in the morning pro
ceeding to Baltimore; and those from Baltimore
at 1:15 A. M., and 10.10 P.M., proceeding to Harris
burg.
7.`.:0 train arrives from Baltimore at 10.10 on
Saturday night; and none from Harrisburg at
4.10 on Monday morning.
J. N. Dl3 BARRY,
Genera! Superintendent.
C_ELLJL.I 7 73O US.
TT OOP SKIRTS: G2B
WM. T. HOPKINS.
" Our Own
After more than rive rEAns' experience and
experimenting In the manufacture of STRICTLY
FIRST QUALITY nom , 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 deal in them,
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. E.VERY LADY WHO lIAS NOT
GIrEN THEM A TRIAL SHOULD DO SO WITH
OUT FURTHER DELAY.
Our assortment embraces every style, length
and size for Ladies, Misses and Children. r Also,
Ski itTS MADE TO ORDER, altered and repaired.
Ask for "Hopkins' Own Make," and he not
deceived. See that the letter " is woven on
the Tapes between each Hoop, and that-they are
stamped "W. T. HOPREVS, MANUFACTURER,
li9i MICK ST., PIMA D'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 the Philadelphia Hoop
Skirt Manufactory and Emporium, No. 1383 Arch
street, Phil:10011MM.
Sept.?, 'II7—DIL) WM. T. HOPKI.NS.
LOP 0 1 0 FA LT, AND WINTER
CLOTHING FOR MEN .iND BOYS;
Large ,Stoek—All New—of our own Manufne
tore—At the Lowest - Prices.
OvEltcoNTs from best to lowes grades.
FINE CLOTH DRESS SUITS.
CASSIMERE BUSINESS SUITS. •
SATO:F:I'T k ir 3EAN SUITS.
LSO—
ESC4LIDIA &.TEICOT BEAVERS.
PINE BLACK .1: COLORED CLOTHS.
PLAIN at FANCY COATINGS, new style.
BLACR AIND'FANCY CASSIMERE, do.
VEINF7P CORDS, SATINETT .TE.A.N7S,
Custom Work nmde tin In best style erumPt
-13-. HAGER et' BROTHE,RS.
I,4l33cm:ter. Pn.
RAIAL'S
VF.G17.1'..1.11LE H-11I{ REIN-EW.F:II
RISG•S AMBROSIA,
These popular Hair Restorers and Tonleg on
hand, at
R. WILLIAMS,
Drug store,
Columbia, ra
.apt 13-V3
T) ODGEIIS BROTHERS' GEL . ..Er
tautATED SILVER PLATED WARN.,
The finest and largest Stock ever brought to
town, fresh from the 3fanufactnrers, at lower
rates than for many year •at
Si-htErNErt & SON'S. •
FINE BRITANNIA - WARE !
We kayo' also a good Stock of fine =Art
nein la Ware, consisting of Tea Setts, Coffee and
Tea Pots, Mugs. &c.: • • • •
Selling very low at
SRAE,III7.II & SON'S.
"NO ENTERTAINMENT SO OREAP as READING, NOR ANY PLEASURE SO LASTING."
(Original gottrm.
I - Writ ten for the "Spy."]
"Honor Irby Father and Mother."
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One would think lwere needless for Ged to
command,
That we love the dear beings who gave us our
birth,
But ingratitude reigueth in every land;
Oh, how many bad children arc found In the
earth
"Honor thy lather:" Oh, what love there is due
To hiru, who for thee tolls throughout the long
day,
Love hlmovho so cheerfully labors for you,
That happiness o'er thee mny shed its bright
ray.
Fits duties are out 'mid the world and its care,
lie's obliged to be absent from morning till
night;
lie cannot remain ever with thee to share
All the smiles that at home shed their cheer
ing delight.
Then, when. he returns from the toil of the• day
Go and meet him—and welcome thin home to
the fold;
Be obedient, loving—God may call him away—
How ninny dear fathers die, ere they are old!
"Honor thy ntotherr Oh, what love Is so pure!
What a cure thou bast been through the many
long years ;
No task was so great, but that she would en
dure=
Oh! Ltle thou lulow'st of her trials and tears.
•'honor thy parents!" be ever dutiful, kind!
E'en our best love through life can never re-
MAY ;
No others so loving on earth will we find,
- When they from our circle are taken away.
Be their joy and their comfort, as older yon
grow,
A blessing until life's brief journey Is o'er ;
Like a stream, let their lives ever tranquilly
flow, .
'Till they launch their fair barks for the Ever
Green Shore.
"Honor thy parents—that thy, days may he
long!"
Oh, how sweet is the home—the dwelling where
Love
:Ever singeth her cheering and beautiful song,
'Ds an antitype here of your Heaven above !
(Original storti.
(Back number, of this story can be furnished.)
Pfrittch Exprcqty for the "Spy."]
TI-3M _EN_ST3I-,="S;
Eights and Shadows of Life.
L. AUGUSTUS JONES
CHAPTER XII
When doctor Littlejohn recovered, he
found himself lying on the sofa and Hulda
sitting beside him. He remembered almost
instantly all that had'assed between him
self and Harry Ashley, and his first excla
mation was : "Where is Harry, the ras
ea! ?'•
“ Deed I doesn't know, mas'r,”
re
plied ITnida, "but I specs he's gone'd
away sumwhar, or some place. Did ye hob
high words or heavy blows togedda?"
"We exchanged a few angry words, and
he in his passion threw the inkstand at me,
and knocked me down. Have I been sense
leFls long, nulda
rss_
eyer no ! ,,, ,I , hencrr fall, ci
'thetfo o', an' de co ra'ismwa . - riiitrifieqO see
w'nt de matter was. Wasn't I skeerd wen
I seed you a • layin' dar wid yer face all
cov'rd;wid ink an' blood? Nebber so fright
en' sence I was horned, an' fast I didn't
know wat to do ; but in a minute I guessed
wat had happened, an' den I sot to work,
without tellin' any oh the nigga's, an' I
soon dress' your wonn', an' laid ye on
de sofer.
"Is the wound a bad one?" and the doc
tor shuddered as he touched his forehead
with the tip of his forefinger.
"On'y a bruise," replied the negress, "nu'
it'll be all heal' in free days, saran suah, of
yeh leab de plasta on."
lent) it on; I shan't take it off: You
may go now, for I wish to be alone."
Hulda arose and left the room.
I'll pay the insolent rascal off while he's
away to the war," muttered the doctor when
ho was alone. "I'll marry his sister;
make the old man a beggar; and ruin his
prospects of future happiness with Fannie
Carroll—see if I don't! The ungrateful
whelp ! I'll let him know who doctor Lit
tlejohn is! Ah but first I must dispose of
Madelon, and that devlish brat, for they are
stumbling blocks in my path to happiness.
To-morrow morning I must put some per
son on the search for mother and child.
The doctor paced the floor in no very ami
able mood, muttering broken and -unintel
ligible sentences, and gesticulating violent
ly. At length he became weary with men
tal excitement, and sinking heavily on the
sofa, he tried to slumber. In vain did be
woo the drowsy god ; in vain he strove to
forget in repose the torturing thoughts that
oppressed his mind, but a pale, sacl face,
haunted him,and an infant's feeble Ind] kept
ringing in his ears continually. The night
passed gloomily away, and morn found
him pale and haggard fur want of rest.
The'sun was shining brightly. when lw
arose. Ho went to the window and gazed
out : the negroes were at work in the fields,
and he smiled with a well satisfied air, as
ho ran his eyes over the vast extent of
fruitful land that yielded annually the large
crop that filled his coffers with gold. Doctor
Littlejohn suddenly seized his hat ; a new
idea had almost instantaneously found
birth in his mind ; and he exclaimed, its Ito
started towards the door, "I must let some
person into the secret—l must have some
person to assist me—and ho is the very
man ! I think I can depend on hint ; for
he loves money, and gold will seal his
So saying, the doctor waddled out into
the hull, out into the open air, and hastened
towards the sugar-house, before which,
marehing,to and fro in the shade, was a
stout, ruffianly looking fellow, flashily at
tired, with a whip under Ms' arm. Ho WaS
putting :may at his cigar, and wat.chingthe
negroes at work in the field.
"Halloo! what the devil brings yOmout se
early ?" he exclaimed, when ho saw the
doctor approaching,.
."Why'doc;yon look
as though you'd boen sick a month ! got a
fever, hav'nt you?" -
I'm•natwell,'Lashem ; not well either in
body or mind; and I passed - a
miserable
night-Leouldn't sleep."
"You think too much about that little gal
up in +York State, doe: • Miss' Ashley, I
mean."
"You a - ro sharp at reading other people's
thou filits, Lasheln."
"Always was," said the overseer with a
smile. "A min must be sharp now-a-days,
if he isn't be can't get along. Now doc :"
.La sliem laid. the forefinger of his right
band in the palm of his left: now doc,if I was
in your place, I'd go North and marry that
gal right away, for if you don't somebody
else will; • Ilandsotne flowers cloWt -gener
ally remain long in Life's garden ".without
some one's stealing them' from the parental
stem." ,„ - .
"1 would marry bei right away, Lush
em, but I can't.'
"The deuce you can't," said the overseer
with a hoarse laugh; I'd like to know the
reason why. Haven't you got• her:father in
your power ?"
"How did you know that ?" inquired the
doctor in amaze.
Ha ! ha! ha! I know more than that my
friend—more than that."
The doctor was puzzled; he did not un
derstend his companion's meaning. His
face - 'was a shade paler as he inquired,
"What mean you? you speak in riddles:
explain youiself."
I don't choose to tell all I ki . low, without
I am well paid for it," said Lashem, crick
ing his whip carelessly.
Well, well, I'm willing to pay for infor
mation that will be useful to me ; but I
will not buy a pig in a bag.
"Lashem smiled. "I suppose you'd Hite
to find Maclellan Lingard and her child,
wouldn't you?" and Lashent poked the
doctor in the ribs with the butt of his
whip.
"Good heaven' ! Lashem, - how came you
in possession of all my secrets? speak—tell
me."
"I cent tell you, because I wouldn't be
any better of): if I dld. - There—don't get
J .et go of my arm, and stand up
like a man ! why you are as nervous as a
sick child."
"You won't expose me t will you ?"
gaspe'd the doctor,: trembling in every
joint.
"I haven't made up my mind yet: I can
tell you better in a day or two."
Doctor Littlejohn's temper was now thor
oughly roused. His face grew purple with
passion, and from his quivering lips ho
hissed in angry tones, "D—n you, villian,
leave this plantation instantly, and never
let me see your face again'. seek service
elsewhere, and do your worst, for you can
not injure use. I defy you—do your worst."
"Very well doe; I'm off—but you'll' hear
from mo.egain before long." said Lashem ;
and throwing down his whip he waltzed
away.
The doctior watched him until he had pro
ceeded a short distance, and then he
exclaimed, "Really, 1 actually believe
he is going! I never saw the like in
all my life! He must be offended at
something. J'l call him back and inquire."
,Doctor 'Littlejohn had twice discharged
- Lashem Before, but Lashem made his ap
pearance, and went to his post, after being
absent an hour or two, for little he heeded
the doctor's sudden outbreaks of temper,
that were soon over. But now the case was
different ; for Lashem knew more than his
employer wished him to know, and he
feared that Lashem might expose him, and
by so doing, ruin his reputation in tashiou
able society, and perhaps blast his dearest
hopes in another quarter. Furthermore, ho
belieVed, and rightly too, that Lashem
knew Wilet'Clto find ISladelon and her child,
and this was the very thing he wished to
know himself. Lashem must not go. No
—no—he must stay; and so the doctor ran
after him, shouting at the top of his voice,
"Lashem ! Lashem ! come back, for 1 wan 't
to see you a moment!"
Lashem paused. gazed back a moment,
and then marched resolutely forward.
"Lashem Lashern ! wait one moment!"
The overseer smiled and quickened his pace.
"Oh! Lashem do came back!" cried the doc
tor as be fell sprawling on the ground.
ov,fr o v.es ty4eryr..
about and nsisted -- the
n help me back to the house;
turd . —and stay with me till I die. I
shall never recover—never. I am injured
internally. ! Loshem. for God's
sake don't leave me, will you V
"I'll call some of the niggers to carry you
in," said the overseer, laughing; for I
don't wish to see you die."
"No, that won't do, for I won't no person
except pourself near area come along, and
forgive me for the manner in which X spoke
to yotionn't you ?"
"L suppose I must ; but if ever you in
sult me again, I'm otT, never to return."
"I think I cad walk now," said the doc
tor, and together man and master wended
their way to the mansion.
1 have now gut this man completely in
my power, thought the doctor; and when I
get hint entangled in the meshes of the web I
have woven, I run use him as though he
was my slave.
What an old tool doctor Littlejohn is,
thought Lashent : I know all about his
prate atiaira, .11nni.in possession of his se
crets,and with my knowledge I'll win many
a golden dollar, and outwit him in the end.
Mind plotting against mind. Two rogues
walking arm in arm, enjoying friendly
converse to all outward seeming, but in
their hearts hatred and envy lies rankling.
Thus it is with the world, and thus it
ever will be. A man extends one hand for
a friendly grasp, and with the other lie will
pick your pocket, or plunge a dagger to
tour heart.
Oh! world of sin, and treachery ! Where
is the pure love, tho•ovcrlasting friendship
of which we oft times hear? It lives and
flourishes alone beyond the grave, in that
blest clime where angels dwell—where
parting is never known—where sin and
sorrow ennnot enter.
CHAPTER XIII
So much has been said anti written about
the battle of Bull Run, wetihall not attempt
to describe it here.
The incidents connected with that field of
fearfol strife, (where our gallant troOpS
were mowed don - , rank after rank, by -the
murdepus tip of shot and shell, grape and
canister, that rained upon them from the
masked batteries,) are familiar to every in
telligent reader in the land.
Bravely they held their ground, in the
very thee of death and destruction, until
reason and prudence demanded a retreat.
Who dares to call those noble sons of
Northland, cowards?
Let those who are braver; (in their own
estimation,) shoulder the musket, and
march with them not/toyer, the_gstry plains
they trend, for our country needs their aid.
Come forth, ye base slanderers and rally
'round the " Banner of the Free," or re
main at home and be gonrselves called
cowards.
Three days have passed sinne the first
great struggle on Virginia's soil, and the
dead are buried—the wounded are In the
hospitals that have been provided for them
--the prisoners are all safely secured in
their prison houses, where they sigh and
pine for the pure air, and the bright sun
light of heaven—and for liberty, God's best
and dearest gift to earth born man.
In a long, dingy room, on the second
story of one of the tobacco warehouses that
stands near Shockoo Null, a number of
Union prisoners are confined. Many of
the warehouses in Richmond were convert
ed into prisons inumedidiely after the battle
of Bull Run, and as such they are used
still. Many members of Company E are
among those who have been incarcerated in
the Shoekoo Hill warehouse, and Micky
Ragan is one of the 'number, while our
friend, honest, rough-spoken Jae Brown, is
another, who was captured when the 3tith
made Its last gallant charge with the tear-''
less 69th.
The two prisoners are walking
arm togethbr, halting occasionally to listen
'to a fierce looking imMve, who was telling
about the fiery onset made upon them by
the Black Horse Cavalry.
" I say, Joe, dials is dhe divils own' place
to put a dacint boy into, isn't it now?"
"It ain't very comfortable nohow," ' re
plied Joe, "and the smell is sickening:"
"Ye may well say that, begarra! Him
diviltsh haytlien bastes ! fwbat ill manners
dhey have to lock us in here, fwhere we can
shmeil dhu tobacky widout gettin aer a
pipe full of it. It's like' puttin it hungry
man in dhe cellar whin dhey're cookin'
mutton , chops in dhe back kitchen ; or tyin'
a starvin dog to dhe stump iv a tree, an'
Lavin a bone jusht (where Elbe poor divil
can't rache it. Bad luck to them! Sure
dhey're inane whin dhey won't give a man
dhe luste bit o' tobacky, an' us shlapin 072
stkiMS."
" Would you like some tobacco?" in
quired a young rebel officer, who had come
in to view the captives.
" Wud I like it, is ud ? be dhe powers, I
wad thin, sir, if it's plasma' to ye to give it.
Sure I had plinty iv-me own in dhe knap
sack dhat was tuk oil' me back whin I was
brought a presoner to dhis cursed place,
fwhore dheres no wan, barrin black augurs,
'an'Qithenish divils. Didn't ould McGee
put a pound in pie knapsack, Irk/ hces
dbe day (Hutt 1 was lavin' himself
an' Biddy? troth he did thin an' divil a
lie I'm tellin' ye."
The rebel Captain smiled, and then his
brow wore a stern expression, as he said,
" You must be careful how you talk, or you
will get worse quarters, and poorer fare.
We are neither heathen nor devils, lean as
su re you; and if sonic other officer had
chanced to hear your remarks you would
have been severely punished. I warn you
in time."
"Howly mother, Ink down?" exclaimed
Micky. " Can dhere be worshe quarthers
dhan dhis, on earth? deliver me fhrom
dhem fwhever dbey are, anyhow'."
The honest hibernian gazed thoughtfully
on the floor for a minute, and then he rais
ed his head again.
" Can I have dhe lobacky now, sir?" he
asked. " be careful how I spake antler
dhis; pon Inc cowl I will :"
"Here," and thrusting a plug of pure
" Virginia leaf " into the prisoner's band,
the young officer marcher on. •
"I think I've seen that Young chnp,some
where," said Joe, " hut I don't remember
now whore I met him."
" Maybe •twas ou dhe battle-field," sug
gested his companion, biting one corner off
the plug, end then thrusting it into his
pocket.
" I don't think it was," said Joe, reflect
ively; "however, I've a great notion to
ask him what hig name is, when he passes
11,1 again.''
" Do,,an• maybe he'll turn out to le , a
friend: who knows?"
In a few moments the young officer,
(having gone his round,) retraced his steps.
Many an angry and contemptuous g la lice
was cast upon him by the prisoners, as he
marched past them, but he heeded not.
Joe Brown stood directly in his path,and
when he approached, Joe accosted him.
" Hold on a minute of you've got any
spare time, Capt'in, fur I want to ask ye a
question." •
" What is it, my good fellow?"
" Wal, I kinder had an idea that you an'
'[,
Iliadatu l roy.4at,,,Wore tp‘,„an',jt
:thotight I a `fisk Ye if laiiiitrkii; 4 it's
all."
"Perhaps we have, but your countenance
is not familiar to me."
" Wasn't you ever up North, in York
State ?••
" Yes, I have been there three times to
visit my father and toy sister."
" What part of York State ar' they livin'
I in? I guess as how I know the old man,
judgin' from your feeturs."
" My father resides in Clinton, Oneida
county."
" I knowed I was right in my calkcrla-
Lions:
your name is Ashley, ain't it?"
"Yon are right; :my name is Henry
' Ashley. Have you any more questions to
ask? my time is precious?"
" War of you're in an aufffl hurry I'll
only ask one or two more questions. Is
unr Capt'in a prisoner?"
•• Company E. Thirty-eighth regiment,"
SU id the young Oreorgian, running his eyes
over a memorandum that he drew from his
pocket.
"By jove ! Captain Frank Willis—wound
ed—and a prisoner!" exclaimed Harry; and
without waiting for farther questioning ho
hastened with rapid strides from tiro prison.
" Boded, he knows dhe Capt'in," exclaim
ed Micky, "an' beanie them dhey'll get us
out o' dhis !"
" I'm kinder afraid you'll be mistaken,"
said Joe; " fur the mean rebellious cusses
will keep us in this darned hole till we're
exchanged."
" Exchanged fur fwhat ? Will we thra
ded offfur anything as dhey do bo thradin'
an' sellin' dhe nagurs ?"
" No," replied Joe, laughing at his com
panion's earnestness ;" I mean we'll be ex
changed fur unequal number ofthcfr men."
" Dhat's it, is ud ? An' suppose oald
Linkuin don't capture an equil number;
fwhat thin? Will we have to sthay hero
forever intirely?"
" Not forever," replied .foe, '• hut we'll be
penned up hero a long time, I reckon. I
jest wish I could see Capt'in Willis; fur the
poor feller is a darned sight wuss oil than
we are."
"Ye may well say that, an' lilm
wounded. Didn't he lade us on bravely?
shoutin' an' eheerhi an' wavin' Ifisswoord,
whin the big cannon balls were tearin' up
the ghround all us, an' the murthefin' shells
were 'sphlodin` on ivry side, slanghterin'
the bravo boys like sheep ? The Lord
sthand betune hlm an' harm, an' may the
Saints bring him home 9ath ag'ln out o'
this."
" I reckon if the Lord don't git us out,
bo likely to stay here till we're tired,
that's all. I wonder of the pesky divils
would let a feller write home an' tell the
fokos how we're fixed ?"
"Sure dhey eMtlen't any ag'in it, an' you
payin' your own postage: whin wan o'
dim haythen comes in, ax him."
"I will," said .Too ; "and now let's go en'
set on that box by the winder, for I'm a
most roasted.-
" Don't go near any of the windows," ex
claimed a young Lieutenant who was
marching to and fro with his urns folded
on his breast; "don't go near ally of the
windows, if you do you'll be shot down
like a dog! Look r and he pointed with
his finger towards the body of a handsome,
dark haired boy, lying stiff and cold in
death upon the floor ; " they shot him, and
be was my brother."
He resumed his march, and the two com
panions saw his lips were tremulous with
emotion, while his fingers worked nervous
ly, as though they would fain grasp the
hilt of his sword.
" Poor crature;an' him. to die so young,"
murmured Miky 'Ragan as be knelt down
to gaze at the features of the corpse. "Oh !
but his poor mother's heart will be soro
whin she- hears fivhat has happened her
beautiful boy, an , ntanny's dho long day
she'll mourn his loss."
52,00 Per Year, in Advanee;"o2;so ,- if not Paid ill'AAvaiti.viy:'
He drew an old faded handkerchief from
his pocket, and gently covered the face of
the dead : and as he turned away, he mur
mured, " May:the Heavens he his bed this
day! the poor gossoon was too young to
die."
CHAPTER XIV
Frank Willis is lying - Wounded, in one of
the Richmond, hospitals, whore the' rude
pallets are arranged in a rowalong the wall,
for the accommodation of the disabled'and .
captured soldiers. The Surgeons 'are busy
at work, dressing wounds, and amputating
limbs; and many u poor sufferer eyes the
glittering instruments of polished steel with
fear and trembling, thinking "inyturn will
soon come." Shrieks of anguish are often
heard, when the probe is thrust deep into
the festering wound ; when the sharp knife
enters the quivering flesh : or when the
saw grates harshly as it cuts through the'
bone. The surgeons are skillful, tender
hearted men ; and although they hate to
inflict pain on their patients, they are coni
pellet' to do so that they may save life.
"Frank Willis poor, brave youth a
chill of-horror ran through his veins, when
he saw one of the surgeons point towards
himself, :isle addressed a few'words to his
companion who was unpacking a small
box containing lint and bandages. r ile
knew they were coming to him next,and his
heart throbbed audibly, while the perspir
ation stood out in large drops upon his
brow.
The surgeon had told Frank that morn
ing his leg must be •taken off, for the knee
was badly shattered by the explosion of a
shell, and he must lose it. "Oh! if I only had
some one to stay by me, some friend, I
think I could boar the pain; birth seems
so hard to suffer all alone," murmured
Frank in an undertone, as the surgeons
came towards him.
"Will it hurt a great deal?" he asked
nervously; and the elder of the two re
plied :
"Yes ; but the work will be done in a
short
"I think I'd rather die," said Prank,
"for if I live; I'll be a poor helpless cripple
all my life ;" and he eyed the case of in
struments with fear and trembling.
"If you dread pain so much, if you think
you can't hoar it, we can give you chloro:'
form."
"Well, I'll take it," said the poor fellow;
adding, "don't hurt me any more than you
ran help, 71111 l he quick, won't you, doc
tor'?"
"It'll all bo over in one minute," replied
the old man, as his assistant approached
with the chloroform
But another person reached the bedside
of the sufferer at the same time ; and a glad
smile stole over the pale face of Prank
Willis as he extended his feeble hand, and
said, "Oh! Harry Ashley, I'm so glad to
see you! I'm wounded, and they're going
to take my leg off : you'llstay with me, and
let me hold your hand until they have
done it, won't you ?"
"Yes, Frank, if you wish me to," replied
Harry; and then Frank bade them take
away the chloroform, saying he felt strong
er since ho had a friend near him.
Harry stood at. the bedside holding
Frank's hand; and when he saw the sur
geon take from the case a long bladed
knife, he turned his head aside and shud
dered. The fingers, of the wounded youth
cold sharp steel 'entered the
!nation, "Oh God I" broke from the suffer
er's lips, and the dark eyes wero fixed on
the physicians reproachfully, as though
they might give hint less pain.
"Courage, have courage, young man ; I
shall be done in one moment," said the
surgeon ; but when Frank saw him grasp
the saw, his courage failed him, and he
fainted.
The operation was skilfully performed,
and Frank bore the pain manfully, groan
ing only twice as the saw ran through the
bone: and when all was over, when the
bleeding stump was bandaged and bound
up, he extended both hands to his compan
ion, crying in piteous accents, "Leonora
won't love me now, because I'm a poor,
raise rabic cripple." And when Harry said,
"That won't alter her feelings In the
least." Frank only shook his head and
wept like a child.
"I wish I was strong enough to write and
tell her all about what has happened, but
I'm not able. Couldn't you write a few
lines, Harry:'"
"Yes : you keep perfectly quiet while
I'm gone, and when I return 121 have the
letter with me."
"Perhaps you hadn't better tell them
I've 10.t.t my leg: when I'm able to write,
I'll let them know it myself."
"Very well," said Harry ; "and umv
good 1)2.-e for a short time ; be back
soon." With a silent clasp of the hand
they parted, and many months elapsed ere.
they met again.
Frank Willis waited for the coin
ing of Harry Ashley until he began to
grow weary, and as hour after hour
passed by, and he came not, his heart grew
sad,and he sighed heavily. Sharp twinges of
pain darted like electric flashes through his
frame, causing him to groan aloud, and at
intervals a faint, drowsy feeling weighed
heavily on his brain. Thoughts of home
and of her whom ha loved haunted him,
and ho wondered if Leonora would wel
come him, if she would be glad to see him,
when he returned, a shattered wreck of his
former self.
"I shall have to go on crutches, or We'
one crutch and a cane," ho murmured;
"and she is so proud, I'm 'afraid she'll be
ashamed of me. Well, I cant help it, for
whatever God wills is right; and if sbo
she u AZ scorn me, I know I've done my duty,
and lost my leg while fighting for my
country, and•l lose the other one before I'd
see the old'flug insulted by traitors."
"Soldier, hero is a drink of cool water."
'rho voice WILS kindly in its tone, and when
he raised MN eyes, he beheld an aged wo
man'standing beside him. lle took the tin
cup from her Land, and drank eagerly, for
his mouth was parched with thirst; and
after he had murmured, "Thank you," the
old lady passed on with slow and state
ly tread.
When she came back after supplying the
wounded soldiers with water from the pail
she carried, Frank beckoned for her to ap
proach.
"What do you wish, young man ?" she
asked, pausing near hint.
"Do yon know captain Ashley, madam 2"
"Of the "Georgia Tigers?" yes, I know
him by sight: he had command of the
guard that wits placed over the Shockoe
Hill prisoners."
"I wish to see him very much: he wont
out to write a letter for me, and he has not
returned."
"You won't see him very soon," said the
old lady, "for his regiment received orders
to march about an boar ago, and Lbey'reoff
before this time"
"That's too bad," exclaimed Frank, "for
now I have no one to write a letter for
met"
The woman did not hear him: she had
passed on without heeding his words.
The day wore lactarily and slowly away,
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and the twilight shadows - settled doWn
upon the world. Oh r how Frank's heart
ached, when gloom and silence reigited in
the great hospital, unbroken ' save , by the -
groans of the suffering.: lie half forgot-Ida:"
own pain when he listened to - the' moans-o-f.'
his companions; and times he' fancied
the lost- limb was there, and he would reach:::
down his hand, to feel it, -sobbing bitterly
when he. found it was gone:
Worn•and exhausted by fatigue and suf
fering, tired nature:yielded at last -..t0 `thei'
gentle influence of sleep; and =for a 'While
the soldier forgot his - • -"
• Brightly and beautiful the moonbeams
stole in the open window, bathing: theeleep
er's brow in flood - of - siiveiy" , and;
' nestlingdown amid-the tangled curls of his
dark_imir. Softly the eveningbreeze fanned
ills feverish cheek, as it went-Wandering by.
&den witha delicious and -Intoxida ting per;
fume. Ile dreamed of home lovely '-'
face haunted his -vision, the ' face of -her
whoin lie loved so well. • • • :
In slumber the heart for. a• time forgets
its "sorrow.. How sweet; 'how : , blesSed - -it
would be, if we'dould fall asleep and dream
forever. ' - .
_„'PO BE CONTI:NI:7ED.
Cohniu.
AGIttCULTURE is the most useful and moetnnble
employment of men.—WAseuirmr:
Coatarnsicanozca, Selections, 'Reel__ Pe_a atud
, tides of interest and. 'cable, are solicite d for thls '
'department of the paper. We desire .to supply
the public with the beat practical information 111
.reference to the farm, garden, and household.
-Winter Care of Work Homes.
I propose 'offering- a remark or • two In
regard to the care of horses in winter. is
_scarcely necessary to say that , the farmer
who desires -to secure a large amount of
work . from his horses in the spring, must
prepare them for it in advance. It is bad
policy to defer the preparation of animals
tor the hard laborof ploughing until pion gh
ing time arrives. A very great deal of the
power of draught in a horse or an ox ode
ponds upon the animal's weight. Where
size of body is lacking, the deficiency must
be supplied by muscular exertion, Rues--
sire muscular exertion .is always a wasting
process, not merely of strength, but of
spirits also. Its effects are the same upon
man and beast, therefore wisdom and
economy all point to the keeping of horses
in good flesh condition. To secure this,
generous feeding is the first grand essential.
A second essential is careful and regular
grooming. The liberal use of the brush and
carry-comb is indispensable to the perfect
health of the workhorse. A third important
item is proper shelter. Without it, neither
generous feeding nor careful grooming will
produce the desired result. Andlaere let me
remark that the complete ventilation of
stables Is smatter of great importance. An
animal may be too closely sheltered. —Give
him plenty of fresh air and light. The first
will greatlypromote his general health,wh Ile
it will save his eves from many of the
diseases to which those:delicate organs are
liable.
These are brief .hints,.. Mr. Editor, and
some oP lr your readeranany.feel disposed to
- regard them as Unimportant,:but to such
would remark that .the farmer who-desires
a strong, lively testa for. spring work will
- best secure it by generous.feeding,regular
and carefuLgrooming, comfortable shelter
l i 3 /1* 1 5..*-ba?re 44 o4r4 - - .
, stables.—Jotirnal of theF`ari:•
CUR.LI4. LA - 103 thesiclri
is taken from the,aniznal, stretch it tightly"
on a board, flesh .side out ;* then, before it
begins to dry, I apply an ecpial in44.fire; of
fine salt and alum,thoriaughly,:palierized
together; until the'Sklrkl.S7slightly - whitened
by the mixture.' I then' take no: TM:thee
notice of
,the skins until - I want theni:for
use (which is always a few weeks from the
time of applying the mixture.) :I . then take
them and thoroughly wash them in warm
soap-suds, let them dry moderately, and
just before 'they are ' rat? . .
soft. with my hands. After `itibbing;'they,
are soft and pliable as a'.kidliciye,
continue so. 1:
Another receipt is, the following, as we
find it in an exchange;
Wheat fiour,2o'parts;tdun,,Bpaits ; salt,
3 parts. Pulverize, mix -and rub : this com
pound over the .skin after nailing Lit out
tightly. In about-two weeks, rub the 'fide
together and dress - oft - with a knife.:,
TO BEAT TWIT THE THET.ll.—Ditiolo3 two'
ounces of 'borax: In'three pounds of bailing;
water, and before is cold add 'one tea
spoonful of the spirits of camphor, and
bottle for use. 'AI tablespoonful' of this'
mixture mixed with an equal quantity of
tepid Water, and applied daily with s soft
brush, preserves and beautifies 'the' teeth,
extirpates all tartarous adhesion, arrests
decay, induces a healthy action of the gums,
and makes the teeth pearly white.
Srrr•rlSG FOR Tunmuxs.—Chop finely
ono-quarterof a pound of sue:, and with it
mix - double the quantity of broad crumbs,
a large spoonful of chopped parsley, nearly
a spoonful of thyme and marjoram mixed,
ono-eighth of a nutmeg, some grated
lemon peel, salt and popper, and. hind the
whole with two eggs. A tea spoonfcd of
finely shrowed shalot pr onion may be added
at pleasure. , „„_
KISSES.—For one pound boat the whites
of 6 e*s to a very stiff froth and mix in
one - pound of sifted fine pulverized sugar.
Drop with a spoon or press through a
cornet shaped bag with a tin tuba in tho
-small ends upon - well greased and floured
pans, or upon wet boards covered with
paper. Bake by a very slow beat.
GINGERBREAD LOAF.—Two pounds or
flour, two pounds of raolasses,lialf a pound
of coarse brown sugar, ounce and a half
of ground ginger, one ounce of carraway
seed, six ounces of butter, eight eggs, and a
small table-spoonful of soda ; melt the "
butter and mix with the other ingredients.
Bake three hours. • . -
•
Coco.k. Nr-r SrEnr.r.Es.—Pare and grate
cocoanut, mix with one halriti 'weight of
pulverized Sugar. If it be too dry'to work,
soften it with a little white of 'egg.' _Dress
into small steeples one Inell -high, and
bake upon a well greased and dusted mull
by slow beat until the tops become yellow.
HONEY PROM BuoawnEA.T.—A.. German
estimates that an acre of buckwheat
yielded fourteen pounds of honey, daily:
Single hives gathered three pounds . on.
. • -
A rat BULLOCK died recently.at.'Man
attester, Vt. Re was sevatfyiaara old and
was said to have weighed about .5,000 pounds,
but we think that. about may have meant
1,000 pounds less. ,
IN sinking a salt well at Bennington
Shiawasse Co., Mich., at tho depth "of MO
feet a bed of plaster was found; which
proved-to be 150 feet thick and Of ',good
quality.
IN: Central Illinois, a •fait article of bitu
minons coal is sold for three dollars a ton
by the cart load. A late . writer thinks coal
is there throe times cheaper than hickory
wood.
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