A. M. RAllll3o,,Xditor and Publ4her.: VOLUME XXXIX, NUMBER 2&] THE COLUMBIA SPY, TElCris Olz SIJBSCRIPTION i. 2.00 per year, if paid in. advance; six months, 31 ff not paid until the expiration of the year, 52.50 will be charged. SIZN - GLE COPIES FIVE CENTS: 7.. , 70 paper will he discontinued until all rirrear ag,es are paid, unless at the option of the editor. RATES OP ADVERTISING: - EIGH.T . LINES SPACE 3LAR.E A SQUARE 11w12wIlm121nal3mleintlyr WW=MMMNIMM 7 .i,grs. I 2.00 I' 3.00 I 5.00 I C , .00 I 8.00 112 00 I 18.00 4:90 I .0019 9.00 12.00 I 120 122.00 C,717-1- 5.00 i 7.00 I 0.00 12.00 I 16.09 20.00 I 30.00 8.00 I-12.00 I 15.001 :51.00 2.1.001 115.00 -60.00 cv)...,,a I 15.00 I 20.00 35.00 35.00 60.00 100.00 .• • ble the above rates will be charged for dis '„ or blank advertisements. o lvertisements not under contract, must be marked the length of time desired, or they will be continued and charged for until ordered oat. Special Notices 2..) per cent. more.. 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Pensions, Bounty, Back Pay. and all claims against the government promptly prosecuted. Oftice—Locust street, between Front and Sec ond streets. SAMUEL EVANS, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. itlnce, on Sooond St., adjoining Odd Fellows Hall, Columbia, Pa. - r Z. I-lOFFER, tI • DENTIST. Nitrous Oxide ORs administered iu the extnt - ()Bice—Front Street. next door to R. Williams' Drag Store, hetween Locust and "Walnut Streets, Columbia, HINELE, . PHYSICIAN t SURGEON; offers his professional services to the citizens of Columbia and vicinity. He may be found at the ()Mee connected with his residence, on Second street, between Cherry and Union, every day, from 7t09 A. H., and from G to SP. H. Persons wishing his services in special eases, between these hours, will leave word by note at his office, or through the post office. HOTELS. u oO\ TT\ LNTAL " THIS HOTEL IS PLEASANTLY LOCATED, between the Stations of the Reading and Contra- Ida, and Pennsylvania Railroads, FRONT STREET, COLUMBIA, PA. Ample accommodations for Strangers and Tros clers. The Bar is stocked with CHOCI LIQUORS, - - And the Tables furnished with the best fare. trItLAII FINDLEY, Columbia, April ?Si, 1867.3 Proprietor Hotysn,,, ' - LOT,' tIST ST., C0L,171q)31 . .,4.4 PA.' - - ..-Tilis,is'afirst-CiaMlXttel,uncl,iv.in every respect '.77tidapted to lab - et-the •vrishelrand desires of the triweling public. . mAnTric ERWIN, Proprietor, E °TEL, On the Europe= Plan, opposite City Tian Park. NeW R. FRENCH, Proprietor. - MISEILER'S HOTEL, 'Zest Marltet Sclunie, Reading Renit'n. EVAN Proprietor -EXCHANGE HOTEL, MOUNT JOY PEN A. First-Class Accommodations. The Choicest Liquors at the Bar. ALEX. D. REESE, Proprietor. MALTBY HOUSE. BALTIMORE, MARYLAND. This hotel has been lately related with till the necessary Improvements known to hotel enter prise and therefore offers first-class accommoda tions to strangers and others visi ß ting, BaltilLLEßmore. A. .M, Proprietor. 311SCELLALATBOUS. I AMES' FANCY FURS ! AT JOITN . FARETICA'S OLD ESTABLISITED FUR MANUFACTORY, No. 7IS Arch Street, above ith, - Rave now In Store of my own Importation and Manufacture, one of the largest and most beautiful selections of FA.NC - 5( FURS For Ladies' and, a ti il ne assortmen Chdren's Wear, t inof the City. • Also GENTS' FUR. GLOVES AND ,COLLARS. T tan enabled to dispose of ray 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 PAREIRA, No. 718 Arch St, ab. ah, south side., Philada. uLp...I have no Partner, nor connection - With any other Store in Philadelphia. [0ct.5;67-41n. KW NOVELTIES IN WEDDING , IYVITATIONS. he Largest Variety of Styles ever offered to the Public. New Novelties constantly added to our samples. Orders attended to by mail. Prices reasonable. It HOSE:ENS CO., Engravers, Stationers,. Envelope arid - Nan': Book Manutheturers, nor it-3m] till Arch Street, Philadelphia. :TURF. WINES AND LICIUD For rate, Unadulterated Wines and Liquors, go to the store of the subscriber. He has elegant. CATAWBA WINE, Winch for quality and flavor, cannot lie excelled; also, the celebrated ItOOSTEIt \VIZISXI Y, triziltee num, Jatlll.lCSl.Spirite , , R.lackberry Brandy. Cherry and Currant Wines. We have Wines, Brandies, Gins, CordiaLc., Old Monongahela of all grades. Give us a call and examine for yourself. CHARLES GROVE Corner of Commerce and Walnut Sts., Columbia, Pa. IV "D° I, N O ' igIi T A D G E B . S • FURNITURE, Of all descriptions, and at Tech - wed prices, at our NEW WARE ROOMS, Locust Street, above Second. south side. JOBS SILE;CBERGER. Columbia, Mar. 2, 1567-tf. CONFECTIONERY AND FRUIT OF ALL KINDS IN SEASON. Parties and Families supplied with ICE CREAM JY the Freezer, or in Moulds with promptness at GF.O. J. SMITH'S, Adjair Inv. the Franklin HouSe, Locust street. P. S.—Also, a line assortment of TOYS and Fancy Articles, constantly on hand. [Apr 6, '57. MARVIN'S PATENT ALUM DRY PLASTER, FIRE A.s..ZD BURGLAR PROOF SAFES. 'Warranted the best in the - world! Never cor rode the Iron. :::"ever lose their Ore-proof quali ties. Are ,the only Safes tilled with Alum and Dry Plaster. Plea3e send or mil for an Illustrated Catalogue. MAS.VIN & CO. Walehottses: N'o. 20.5 Broadmv,:,NOW York. - No. 721 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, March. - GEORGE 330GLE, DEALER IE LUMBER OP -ALL DESCRIPTIONS *Also, PLASTERERS',. HAIR. - - Offlee—Front Street, between Locust and 17n ion, COLUMBIA, PA. MORTON'S OELEBRATED GOLD PENS. The Best Pen now mule, which we sell nt Manufacturers,' PrieeS. are sole Agents for these Pens in Columbia. Try Morton's RAIL ROAD. vw WINTER ARRANGEMENT. November 25, 1867. GREAT TRUNK LINE FROM THS NORTH AND North "West for Philadelphia, New York, Read ing, Pottsville, Tamaqua, Ashland, Lebanon, Allentown, Easton, Ephrata, Litiz, Lancaster, Columbia, &c., itm. Trains leave Harrisburg for New York, as fol lows: At 3.00, 5.2.5 and 8.10 A. H. and 2.05 and 4.35 P. M., connecting with similar Trains on.the Pennsylvania R. It., and arriving at "New York at 5.10 and 10.15 and 11.50, A. M., and 3.40 and 9.30 P. H. Sleeping Cars accompanying the 3.00 A. M., and 9.3.5 - P. M. Trains without change. Leave Harrisburg for Reading. Pottsville, Tamaqua, Minersville, Ashland, Pine Grove, Allentown and Philadelphia, 8.10 A. M., and 2.00 and 4.10 P. M., stopping at. Lebanon and principal 'Way Stations; the4.lo P. M., making connections for Philadelphia and Columbia only. For Potts ville, Schuylkill Haven, and Auburn, via Schuylkill and Susquehanna Rail Road, leave Harrisburg, at 3.5.5 P. 31. Returning: Leave New York at 9.00 A. H., 12.00 Noon and 5.00 and 8.00 P. M.; Philadelphia. at 8.13 A. 31., and 3.30 P. M. Way Passenger Train leaves Philadelphia at 7.30 A. M., returning P from Reading at 6.30 P. N., stopping at all Sta tions; Pottsville at 8.45 A. 31., and 2.15 P. AL; Ashland 6.00 A. M., and 12.10 noon and 2.00P.M.; Tamaqua at 8.30 A. 141., and 1.00 and 8.43 P. H. Leave Pottsville for llarrhburg. via Schuylkill and Susquehanna Rail Road at 7.10 A. 31. and 12.00 noon. Reading Aceomodallon Tratx • Leaves Read ing at 7.30 A. 31., returning from' Philadelphia at 4.00 P. N. Pottstown A. , ontodation Train : Leaves Potts town at 6.45 A. M., returning leaves Philadelphia at 300 P. M. Columbia Rail Road Trains leave Reading at 7.00 A. N. and 6.15 P. 31., for Ephrata, Litiz, Lan caster, Columbia. &c. On Sundays Leave New York at 8.00 P. H., Philadelphia 8.00 A. 31., and 3.15 P. M., the 8.00 A. M. Train running only to Reading; Pottsville 8.00 A. 31.; Harrisburg .5.25 A. 31. ' and 1.10 and 9.3.5 P. 31.. and Reading at 1.00 and 7.13 A. 31. for Harrisburg, and 7.06 A. M. and 11.40 P. 31. for New York and 4.2.5 P. M. for Philadelphia. Commutation, Mileage, Season, School and Ex cursion Tickets, to and from all points, at re duced Rates. Ba ,,,, age checked through; 100 pounds allowed each Passenger. G. A. NICOLLS, General Superintendent. Reading, Pa., Nov. 25, 1807. Trains of this Road are run by Reading Rail Road Ti atom - Welt is 10 minutes faster than Penn sylvania R. R. Time. READING AND COLUMBIA R. R. On and after Leave Lane:lE4er and Columbia, 8.00 a. In. 3.00 p. m. Arrive at Reading, 10.20 a. m., fi 5.30 p, m. Returning—Leaves Readingat 1%00 a. in., and 0,15 p. m. Arrive at Lancaster 9,20, and Columbia 9.25 a. In., and 8.30 p. in. TO NEW YORKL, PMLADELPHIA, via Leave Lanenstor and Columbia, at 8.00 a. in., and 3,00 p. m., daily, except Sundays. Arrive at New York at 5.00 a. in., and 3.15 p. in., and Phil adelphia at 1.00 p. in., and 0.10 p. m. Returning—Leave New York at 12.00, Noon, and Philadelphia at 2.20 p. m. Arrive at Lancm ter and Columbia at 8.30 p, m. The above trains also connect at Reading with Trains North, on P. and It., and West, on Leban on Valley, Roads. FARE,. 05.0 TO NEW YORK., 'AND $O.OO TO Tickets can be obtained at the Offices of the Now Jersey Central Railroad, font of Liberty Street, New York, and Philadelphia and Read ing Railroad, IRth and Callowbill Streets, Phila del plua. 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. KEEVER, Gen. Frt. and Ticket Agent. .deci 'tid. .NNSYLVANIA R AIL ROAD - . TRAINS LEAVE COLUMBIA GOING EAO, - Lancaster Train 9.00. A. M. Harrisburg Accommodation 5.38 P. M. Mail Train Harrisburg Accommodation Lancaster Train Arrives...... Lease Columbia for Lancaster 1.40 P. 31 - Arrive at Lancaster 2.10 " Connecting with Day Express for Phil's. Leave Lancaster at 2.15 P. 31 Arrive at. Columbia 3"D " W3f. F. LOCICABD. Superintendent, Phila. Div. N ORTHERN CENTRAL RAILWAY YORK AND WRIGHTSVILLE R. R. DEPARTURE AND ARRIVAL OF THE PASSEN GER TRAINS AT YORE. For Baltimore, 5.55 A. M., 7.00 A. M., 0.50 A. M., and 0.00 P. M. For Wrightsville, 6.45 A. M., 11.4 A, M., and 3.00 P. M.. For Harrisburg, 1.00 A. M., 11.00 A. M., 11.35 A. M., 2.00 P. IL, and 10.10 P. 01. From Baltimore, 1.25 A. H., 11.30 A. H., 2.34 P. M., 0.30 P. M., and 1010 P. M. - From Wrightsville, 815 A. 31., 1.20 P. 31., and 045 P. H. Front Harrisburg, 4.10 A. M., 10.03 A. M., and 3.05 P. M. and 0.35 P. M. On Sunday, the only trains running are the one front Harrisburg, 10.05 in the morning pro ceeding to Baltimore; and those from Baltimore at 1.25 A. m., and 10.10'.31., proceeding to Harris burg. No train arrives front Baltimore at 10.10 on Saturday night; and none from Harrisburg at 410 on Monday morning..j. N. DU BARRY, General Superintendent. G IFTS FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS! A superb Stock of Fine Gold and Silver Watehes, all warlsulted to run, and thoroughly res,vd hued, at the low price of $lO each, awl satisfaction guaranteed. 100 Solid Gold Hunting Watehes......s2so to $lOOO 100 Magic Cased Gold Watches. ..... 250 to 500 100 Ladies Watches, enameled 100 to 300 200 Gold Hunt'g Chron'eterWanches 250 to 300 200 Gold Hunting English Levers.... 200 to 250 300 Gold Hunting Duplex Watches.. 150 to 200 500 Gold lltint'g American Watches, 100 to 2.50 500 Silver Hunting Levers • 50 to 150 504) Silver Hunting Duplexes 75 to 250 500 Gold Ladles' \Vetches 50 to 250 1,000 Gold Hunting Lepines 50 to 75 1,000 Miscellaneous Silver Watches_ 50 to 100 2,500 Hunting Silver Watches. ........ 25 to 50 5,000 Assorted Watches, all lands 10 to 75 The above stock will be disposed of on the POPULAR. ONR-I`I2ICL: PLAN y giving everypatron a tine Gold or solid Silver 1C atch .tor $lO, without regard to value! WRIGHT BRO. & Co., 101 Broadway, New York,wish to immediately dispose of the above magnificent stock. Certidcates, naming the ar ticles, are placed in sealed envelopes, and well mixed. Holders are entitled to the articles named In their certificate, upon payment of Ten Dollars, whether it be a watch worth $lOOO or one worth less. The return of any of our certificates entitles you to the articles named thereon, upon payment, Irrespective of its worth, end as no ar ticle valued less than $lO is named on any certi ficate. it will at once be seen that this is no lot tery, but a straight forward legitimate transac tion, which may be participated in evetiby the most fastidious. A single certificate will be sent by mail, post paid, upon receipt of 25 cents, five for $l, eleven for $2, thirty-three and elegant, premium for $5, sixty-six and more valuable premium for $lO, one hundred mid most superb Watch for $l5. To agents or those wishing employment, this is a rare opportunity. It is a legitimately con ducted business, duly authorized by the Govern ment, and - open to .the most careful scrutiny. Watches sent by Express,with bill for collection on delivery, so that no dissatisfaction can possi bly occur, Try us. Address WRIGHT, BROTHER & CO., Inporters, oct. '67-3m.j 161 Broadway, New York. TOUR LIKENESS. R. J. M. LITTLE Still continue:: to take PUOTOGRAPIIS, FERROTYPES. AMTIROTYPES PIIOTOM INLITURES, GEM PICTURES, ac., At his old stand, on m Locust Street, above Front, coLuinA, Mr. LITTLE has had an experience of several years at thi , business, and his pictures are equal to the best that can be had In any citv,and owing to his splendid sky-light, and good instruments, far superior to those generally taken in the coun try. If you wish a go<xl and correct picture, ,you may depend upon getting it at Little's. His Pic tures are great favorites with those who have obtained them. Prices as low as the lowest. AlDon't forget the place-:-.T.oeustStreet,above Front, Columbia, Pa. [mar. 30, 1867. LUMBER. 101.1,060 feet 4-4, 5-4 and 6.4 Carolina YelloW nife Flooring. 20,000 feet 4—i and 5-i stepboards, Yellow Pine. Also, a large and general assortment of White Pine and Hemlock Lumber, Flooring, Weather beards, Plastering Lath, Plekets, dm., for sale at- reasonable prices at the - Planing Mill and Lumber yard of ' augl7-tf) JANCELMAN 6t MARTIN. ZEIREI:NEIV& SON , ' . ( ' . .....41 ' ,..... -.."-:.'"..,.. ' . ..I, ' : .... :: -r.' -• ' ' . - .._ . •- .. ...- -,.-_,. .....s. ..,, , , , ,..) - 5. f :_. 3:_`,...:.. • ..,..... ". .. ' . .. 4 •.: .. - ...... .. . .. . .. .•.. -••- „.. ..„ , - -,-•.„1:•-• - T.-..: - •:•-i -....: ~,, ,• ':•',.' • -,-..,.- ~ • . ~ • . .... - ,„. , , ,• ..... - 1... , , ” . $• . - .• •.. • .- . • ,•".., " + . . ..., . .-..,..., . ,2- • , i . .. . , ,- - ....S' . -.:.''';,::‘ ''' „ .. . , . . .- ''. • . • . . • . C - P.A_ "SATETT . 'Mb I?, BRAT_A_R,Y - 1, 1868. RAILROAD I,t&ES. MONDAY, SEPTEMTIEIt 18GY, Trains will run between LANCASTER, COLUMBIA, AND READINC AS FOISAIWS 12E.1.DING PHILADELPHIA TRAINS LEAVE WET, COLUMBIA ACCOMMODATION DEtsAnTuREs I , Ru:A YORK =3 311SCE.LLANEOTTS. O_FLA_NIP S COLUMN. - frOOPEA2sTIS ; i — GERMA ]SITTERS HOOPLAND'S GERMAN TONIC. The Great Remedies for all _Diseases of the LIVER, STOMACH. OR DIGESTIVE - ORGANS. HOOPLAND'S GERMAN BITTERS Is composed of the pure juices, (or, as they are medicinally • termed, Extracts,) of Boots, Herbs, MIT and 'Barks, mak ing a preparation, highly concentrat ed, and entirely free from alcoholic admixture of any kind. HOOPLAND'S GERMAN . TONIC Is a combination of all the ingredients of the Bitters, with the purest quality of Santa Cruz Runt, Orange, Atc., making one of the most pleasant and agreeable remedies over offered to the public. Those preferring a medicine.free from Al coholic admixture, will use 1100FLA.: , .711'S GERMAN BITTERS. Those who have no objection to the com bination of the Bitters, es stated, will use HOOFLAND'S GERMAN TONIC. They are both ually good, and contain the same medicinal virtues, the choice be tween the two being a mere matter of taste, the Tonic being the most palatable. The Stomach, from a variety of causes, such as Indigestion, Dyspepsia, :Nervous Debility, etc., is ye ry apt to have its functions deranged The Liver, sympa thizing as it does with the Stomach, then becomes affected, the result of which is that the patient sneers from sev eral or more of the following diseases: Constipation, Flatulence,ln ward Piles, Ful ness of Blood to the Head, Acidity of the Stomach, Nausea, 'Heartburn, Disgust. for Food, Fulness or Weight in the Stomach, Sour Eructations, Sinking, or Fluttering at the Pit of the Stomach, Swimming of the Head, Hurried or Diffi cult Breathing, Fluttering at the Heart, Choking or Suffocat ing Sensations when in a Lying Pos ture, Dimness of Vision, Dots or Webs before the Sight, Dull Pain in the Head, Deficiency of Perspiration, Yellowness of the Skin and Eyes Pain in the Side, Back, Chest, Limbs, etc., 0, Sodden Flushes of Heat, Burning in the Flesh, Constantlmaginings of Evil, and Great Depression of Spirits. The sufferer from these diseases should exercise the greatest caution in the selection of a remedy for his case, purchasing only that which he is as so red from his in vestigations and !n 0 'qui ries, possesses true merit, is skill fully compounded, is free from injurious ingredients, and has established for itself a reputation for the cure of these 'diseases. In this con nection we would submit those well-known remedies— 11 . 00FLAND'S GERMAN BITTERS HOOFLAND'S GERMAN TONIC PREPARED BY DR. C. M. TACKSD.N; PHILADELPHIA, PA. . Twenty-two years since they were first introduced into this country from Germany, during which time they have undoubtenly performed more cures, and benefited suffer ing humanity to a greater extent, than any other remedies known to the public. These remedies will effectually cure Liver Complaint, Jaund ice, Dyspepsia, Chronic Nervous - 0 Debility, Chitnic Diarrhoea, or Dis jU ease oftheKidneys, and all diseases arising from a Dis ordered Liver, Stomach, or Intestines. Resulting from any Cause whatever; Pros tration-of the System, induced by Severe Labor, Itardshi ps, Ex posure, Fevers, die. There is no medicine extant equal to these remedies in such 'cases. A tone and vigor is imparted to the whole system, the appe tite is strengthened, food is enjoyed, the stomach digests promptly, the blood is puri fied, the complexiGn becomes sound and healthy, the yellow tinge is eradicated from the eyes, a bloom is given to the cheeks, and the weak and nervous invalid becomes a strong and healthy being. 11.50 A. 31 . 0.25 " 8.05 " PERSONS ADVANCED IN LIFE, And feeling the hand of time weighing heav ily upon them, with all its attendant ills, will find in the use of this BITTERS, or the TONIC, an elixir that will instil new life into their veins, restore in a measure the energy and ardor of more youthful days, build up their shrunken frms, and give health and happiness to their remaining years. NOTICE. It is a well-established fact tbat fully one half of the female portion of our pop ulation are seldom L in the enjoyment of good health • or, to use their own ex pression, "'Never feel well." They are languid, devoid of all energy, extreme ly nervous, and have no appetite. To this class of persons the BITTERS, or the TONIC, is especially recommended. WEAK AND DELICATE CHILDREN Are made strong by the use of either of these remedies. They will cure every case of INIARASMUS, without fail. Thousands of certificates have accumulated in the hands of the proprietors, but space will allow of the publication of but a. few. Those, it will be observed, are men of note, and of such standing that they must be be lieved. Testimonials. GEORGE W. WOODWARD, EON Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Penn sylvania, writes : PUILADELPI7IA, March 16, 1867. "I find 'lloofland's German Bitters' is a good tonic, useful in diseases of the digestive organs, A and of great benefit in cases of debility and want of ner vous action in the system. " Yours truly. GEO. W. WOODWARD." HON. JAMES THOMPSON, Judge of the Supreme Court. of Pen n'a. PIIILADELPITIA, April 28, 1866. "I consider ' Hoofland's German Bitters' a valuable medicine in case of attacks of In digestion or Dyspepsia. I eta certify this from my experience of it. "Yours. with respect, "JAMES THOMPSOIs.T." .I.znou REV. JOS. H. KENNARD, D. D., Pastor of the Tenth Baptist Church, Phila. Dn. JAou:so.,:—Dear Sir: I have been fre quently requested to connect my name with recommendations of different kinds of med icines, but regarding the practice as out of my appropriate sphere, I have in all cases declined ; but with a clear proof in va rious inst an ce's, N and particularly in my own family, of the usefulness of Dr. Hood and's Ger man Bitters, I de part for once from my usual course, to ex press my full conviction that, for general debility of the system, and especially for Liver Comp/dint, it is a safe and valuable preparation. In some cases it may fail; but usually, I doubt not, it will be very beneficial to those who suffer from the above causes. Yours, very respectfully, J. H. KENNARD, Eighth, below Coates St. FROM REV. E. D. FENDALL, _ . Asst Editor Christian Chronicle, Phihula. I have derived decided benefit from the use of Hoofland's German Bitters, and feel it my privilege to recommend them as a most valuable tonic, to all who are suffer ing from general debility, or from diseases arising from derangement of the liver. Yours truly, E. D. FENDALL. CAUTION, Hoofland's German Remedies are coun terfeited. See that the signature of C. M. - JACKSON is ITh on the wrapper of each bottle. All If others are counter feit. • Principal Office and Manufactory at the German Medicine Store, No. 631 Anal' ST., Philadelphia, Pa. CHARLES M. EVA2s.7S, PaornrF.Ton. Formerly C. M. - JACKSON St. CO. Hoofland's German Bitters, per bottle, $l.OO 64 " half dozen, 5.00 Hoolland's German Tonic, put up in quart bottles, $1.50 per bottle, or a half dozen for $7.50.., - Do not forget to examino.well the ar ticle you buy, in order to get the genuine. Jan. 18, '6B-Iy. "NO ENTERTAINMENT SO CHEAP AS EEADING,•NOB ANY PLEASI7ILE SO LASTING." EEO PRICES Original gottrg. f Written for the "Spi."] The Explorers. EiSiE2EE They have Come from the lam/ of sunset; They tell of its limitless wealth, - And a clime, where our children may ever Be.bright with the roses of health. And we list' to the story, till fancy Doth bring to the half-dreaming ear The musical echoes of labor, A spot in the greenwood to clear. And then we behold a sweet vision Of little ones frolicking 'round A rude little home in the forest, Where the wild deer now fearlessly bound And then, as we gaze, all the sunshine By the shadow of grief is o'ercast— Oh! had we dwelt there, would our darling To the unexplored country have passed? All! thus will the heart ever wander Away from the birdlings that rest, Safe and warm in our arms, to the loved one That Lath forever flown from the nest. But tell me, ye dauntless explorers, Who have reached the invisible shore; Will ye press on and up, and forever That mysterious region explore" Will ye nevermore come with your stories Of the country, ye roam o'er, to tell; Of the land beyond Death's darkened ocean, Where our cherished departed ones dwell Ilorne. Two birds within one nest; Two hearts within one breast; Two souls within one fair, • Firm league of love and prayer, Together bound for aye, together blest An ear that waits to catch A hand upon the latch; A step that hastens its sweet rest to win A world of cares without; A world of strife shut out; A world of love shut in. Philosophically Put. A lady once, whose love was sold, Asked If a reason could be told Why wedding-rings were made of gold, I venture to instruct her: Love and lightning are the same— On earth they glance, from heaven they came Love is the-sours electric flame r And gold its best conductor. The Postninstees Song. We must be careful one and all And mindful what we utter; With Andy we must stand or fall, Or lose our bread and butter. Original. it.lary. (Back ntunters of this story can be furnished.) [lrtitten Exprcasty for the "Spv."] THE ASH.I,M-5rS; Lights and. Shadows of Life. L. AUGUSTUS JONES XXXIV The morn of the wedding day dawned bright and beautiful, and the doctor was up with the sun. After taklng a bath, he dress ed himself with Amoral care and went Judge Ashley and his daughter did not make their appearance until Phillis rang the breakfast bell. When they came down the doctor was waiting at the foot of the stairs to receive them. FTe was all smiles and bows, and after a few commonplace remarks, he gave Leonoro his arm, and the trio marched in to breakfast. There was a cross-tire of conversation kept up between them, while they done ample justice to the choice viands Phillis placed before them, and Doctor Littlejohn was in ecstasies of delight because Leonore was so lively and merry. "She loves me well enough," he thought ; "and when she denied it she was only shamming, just to bother me. These wo men are strange creatures, full of curious whims and caprices, and a man can never know when to believe them. I fancy Le onore and I will live together very happily;" and the doctor took a Jorge mouthful of buttered toast, as lie thus mentally quized. ! could he have seen the rougish smile that played about Leonbre's pouting lips, could he have read her thoughts asshe sat watching him, with a mischievous twin kle in her dark eyes. be would have trem bled for his visionary dream of future bliss. You are building airy castles, Doctor Littlejohn! Who has not done the same? The marriage ceremony was to be per forated at tett o'clock, and there was little time to be wasted in idle talk. The affair was to be private, and no guests had been invited, because the bridegroom was op posed to having a large assemblage of strangers present, and both the Judge and his daughter wished the same. "I have taken the liberty to invite Frank Willis over from Rose Hill," said Leonore, as they left the table: "he is our nearest neighbor, and my old suitor, of whom you was so jealous. He has lost his leg, and he couldn't expect me to marry him now, could he, doctor?" " No—of course not! Let him come, for I have no objection, if he wishes to make himself miserable by beholding my triumph and happiness. Poor boy, I pity him!" "Doctor, I wish to see you in the library a few moments," said theJndge, who was walking before them. " Yes, be right in after you, - and then turning to Leonore, he whispered, "Keep up good courage, and bear yourself queen ly before Captain Willis." " My courage will not fail me," she said with a smile, and after pressing her hand in both his own, adding a few partind words of ad vice, Doctor Littlejohn strutteg• off to the library with as much pomposity as a newly appointed Lord Mayor; while his fair companion sought her chamber, where her attendants wore waiting to attire her in bridal robes. When the doctor entered the library, Judge Ashley was sitting before his desk, with his chin resting on his left hand, and his eyes fixed on the floor. "Alt! you have come at last," ho ex claimed, as his guest sat down beside him. " I am glad." " Why did you ask me in here ?" "I want to pay off that mortgage, doc, and then you will have no claim on my property. When Leonore is your bride I have nothing more to fear, have I?" "I shall never trouble you again ; I swear it solemnly! But where did you raise this money that you are about to pay me? Yoii haven't saved it out of your salary, have you ?" "so matter, as long as I got it honestly, and you receive the full amount that you loaned me, together with the interest. How much does it all amount to?" "Ten thousand dollars." " Give me the mortgage that you hold, write me a receipt for Ten Thousand Dol lars received,,and I will give you a check for that amount, payable at any time you may present it at the bank." " That's fair enough, and the proper way to transact business," chuckled the doctor. " The mortgage is up stairs in my trunk ; and I'll be back with it in a moment : when Ireturn I'll take the check and write the receipt. Shall we need any witnesses?" " I think not, doctor: the money once in your hands, the mortgage and receipt in mine, and all will be safe enough." " Very well—l shall be back presently ;" and Littlejohn shunted out of the library, rubbing his fat hands together gleefully. The doctor soon came back, and in a few momenta the affair was settled, much to the relief of the Judge, and the delight of his avaricious companion. They drank wino together, Judge Ashley taking but one glass, because his nerves were all unstrung, and the blood ran slug gish in his veins. lie was strangely excited, and yet he knew not why; for Leonora had told him to be of good cheer, and everything would end well, still he feared something would destroy all her plans, for she confided in no person, Mit pursued her own course, reso lutOribrjavn strength. Lenore had told him he should meet with a joyous surprise, but as the hour drew near when she was to give herself as a sacrifice for him, his heart throbbed pain fully, and strange electric flashes of dizzi ness darted through his brain, nearly de priving him of sight and sense. Row could Leeny escape from the union that she dreaded, and the power of the man she abtiored, without endangering his life? She was hopeful and confident, while his mind was distracted with douots and fears, for ire believed that nothing could save them both, unlesti it was a miraculous inter vention of providential power. fi The lit tie Venitian clock on the mantle chimed out nine, rousing the Judge from his reverie, and causing the doctor to quit his MGR " The clergyman should be here by this tithe," drawled Littlejohn: "Iwonderwhat keeps him ? I hope he won't keep us wait ing." "Helms an hour to arrive in," said the Judge, "and he will be here soon enough, I'll warrant." "bet us go outside and breath the fresh air -3:Sew:moments. This room isstifiling." The Judge put on his hat and accompanied his guest. When they reached the open air, the rumbling of wheels caused them to gaze towards the road. A coach had ,last stop ped at the gate. "Who can be coining now ?" queried the doctor. "Frank Willis," replied his companion. "Oh ! ah ! I remember now: Loony told me she had given him an invitation. T should think he would rather remain at home, for it won't afford him any pleasure to see a man marry the girl he loves. I should remain at home if I was placed in his position." "Yes—l think I should too," acquiesced the old man. "It would be very unpleas ant to me." The coach stopped before the door, and in a moment Joe Brown sprang nimbly out. " Helloo! Judge, how are ye?" he ox claimed, doffing his cap. " rye come °vv., i l , I•ith the.Capt'in to see the gal married. I,' poya hairet-got, eny pettielar pbjectioht . o My j.innin' in, hey, ye?" i ••ii":l.\ - Wrgli nifa'tetti,t,'' replied the Judge 1V - tiling. "You are welcome, my good fel low." " Thank ye! By the Flag of Freedom, I'm obleeged !" FralllC Willis alighted next, and after him, much to the surprise of the Judge and his companion, came the minister who had been engaged to perform the marriage ceremony. " I WUS returning from the village," said Frank, "and chancing to overtake our pas tor, I offered him a seat in the.coach beside CM Poor I•'rank ! it was with difficulty ho made his way up the high steps, with the aid of his crutch and cane. Isis face crim soned when he stumbled, just as he reached the top, and he looked up to see if his rival was watching him. Their eyes met, and a cold recognition passed between them. Judge Ashley's greeting wag warm and kind, and Frank hobbled on beside him in to tiie parlor, where he sat down at the open window, and began to fun himself. was still weak, feverish, and nervous. I-1;e .-Sidge -- Nvimr this, and he quickly brought him a glass of wine. Ile had just drunk it when Doctor Little john came in with the clergyman. The physician strutted up and down the room, pulling out his red cheeks, without deigning to say a Word to any one. It was a joyless bridal party; silent and thought ful, and each member of it waited anxious ly for the clock to ring out TEN'. The clergyman and the Judge began to talk at last, for the prolonged silence was growing unpleasant. Littlejohn continued - pacing to and fro, looking every live minutes at his watch, scowling occasionally at Frank, who was gazing out of the open window. Joe Brown was passing away the time by looking at the engravings in a magazine ; and ho was very much pleased, if we might judge from the smiles that were playing over his features. Tito clock struck out TEN, anti Doctor Littlejohn glided from the room to meet his bride. The aged pastor arose and arranged the boa - of his snow-white neck tie. . judn e_ 4 3 l :44_4,ey's features changed to a deathly hue, And Captain Willis exchanged significant glances with Joe, as the latter put away the book that he had been read ing. All eyes were turned towards the door where the bridegroom and the bride were about to enter. Hark! there is a confused murmur of voices—footsteps are heard in the hall—and n a moment m ore they enter—unannounced —unattended. A triumphant smile plays over the doc tor's face, and his lips curl into a contempt uous sneer as he leads the beautiful being at his side past his rival. Radiantly lovely she appears, robed in white satin, with the rich lace bridal veil nearly sweeping the floor, and the costly jewels that deck her person flashing and sparkling in the light. For an instant her cheek paled, and a tremor ran through her frame, when they stood before the vener able clergynum, but quickly subduing her emotion, she became calm and firm of nerve. The clergyman gazed abouthim uneasily, and a violent fit of coughing seized him when he was about to speak.. The doctor grew impatient and bade the reverend gentleman proceed. He was about to obey the order, when the ceremony was suddenly interrupted, in an unexpected manner, by the appearance of Mannr-ozy and her child. She entered with silent step, and Doctor Littlejohn was not aware of her presence, until her thin, ema ciated hand griped his arm, and that well remembered voice sounded in his ear like a death-knell, " Husband, I am hero." He cowered from her, loosing his arm from her grasp, glaring at her like an en raged tiger; clenching his right hand as though lie would strike her if he dare. "Remove this wotnan ;" he cried to Paul and :Nftilachi, who were both grinning at the door. " Put her out, for she is mad! She has escaped from the lunatic asylum." The negroes only grinned still more, and moved not. " Cl'ar de way dar !" shouted Phillis as she elbowed herself into the room. " Cl'ar do way fur dis chile! I'll put her out tuPty soon ! Jes le me git dese paws onto her, and she'll nebber insult do smartes' man in Georgia ag'in—no indeed!" She was , advartaing toward Madelon with hasty stride, when a strong arm arrested her progress. "Hold on, ink bottle ! don't git yersolf excited when thar ain't no cause fur it. That woman ain't a goin' out o' this habi tation till she has her say. By the Flag of Freedom! of eny pusson lays a hand on to her, or interferes with her in eny way whatsumever, I'll knock 'em stiff! Sim mer down old woman, fur that or' lady is Doctor Littlejohn's wife, an' she ain't no more crazy than he is. You kin take yer departur' now, an' when yer wanted I'll send fur ye. Now, little gal," he continued, turning to Madolon, "Jest speak out, and no one shan't hurt ye, by the jingo! :fir' you that man's lawful, wedded wife?" "1 sun—l call heaven to witness the truth of my words," responded Madelon, firmly. CHAPTER XXXV Every eye was fixed on the wronged woman who looked devoutly upward as she uttered these words, clasping the uncon scious babe closely to her breast. " I hey' been ap'inted to chatechise ye a lettle," said Joe ; " an' as I may be some time about it, not bein' much of a lawyer, I advise ye to set down in that rockin' cheer an' take things easy. I calkerlate I'll wi.a this case. The Judge shall give his decision when I'm through, an' I want ev'ry one present to hear all that's said. Now then, my fair client has sot down, an' I want sil ence in the court while the examination percedes : you niggers at the door Cmr mustn't breathe above yer breath, of ye do I'll wool some o' ye." Glancing around to see if all were pre pared to hear, Joe resumed : Whar did you lust git rig:minted with Doctor Littlejohn?" "In Charlestdn : l was a governess in a gentleman's family where he was in the habit of visiting, as a friend." "Put that down," said Joe, turning to the .Tudge. " what happened filar in Charles ton ?" " I became acquainted kith Doctor hittlejohn, and in a short time WO were very intimate. Our intimacy ripened into love; he asked me to become his wife; I consented, and we were married." "It is false !" exclaimed Doctor Little john, who bad been listening attentively. " You jest keep still," said .Toe; "of ye don't I'll make ye! We hear from you when I'm through with this witness. Go ahead sissy, an' don't be flustered the least bit, far I'm the champion of injured inner cence, by the jingo!" " Toil us what happened otter ye was jilted in matrimony." " I bade adieu to my?..friends, and. with ~iy-Imsllitnati ,w ent to 7t;:c Onitmvz:. lived together very happily for several months, until at last, without any cause, ho began to act cold towards me, and some times he was harsh and stern. lie would absent himself for many days at a time, al ways saying when he returned, important business demanded his presence elsewhere. Thus time passed on, and I was growing very unhappy, because I missed his kind attentions, and his company, when I was among strangers. I did not chide hint for his neglect, because I was afraid I might make him angry: I endured Fay sorrow in silence, without one friend or companion to comfort or console me." She paused, and sighed. heavily, as though the memory of the past was recalled with palm "Take yer time," said Joe, "an' don't be in any hurry whatsoever. Go on now, yer own way." Thus encouraged, Madeton resumed hor narration. "One day my husband informed me he was going home to make preparation for my reception. I begged that he would take one with biro, bat he refused to do so, saying he would send a friend after me in a short time. I submitted to his command in silence, and he bade me adieu. I was very lonely when he had gone, for I had no intimate friends at the hotel where we boarded. One day a gentleman, (I thought ho was a gentleman at that time,) arrived, and introduced himself as my husband's friend, saying he had been sent after me. As he brought me a letter from my hus band, without delay, I made hasty prepara tion to accompany him. Mr. Simple did not take me home, but conducted me to the lunatic asylum, as soon as we reached Milledgeville, where I was confined and kept a prisoner for many weeks. You all know what occurred afterwards, for I told you the story of my wrongs before, and it is painful to repeat again." "Never mind about tellin' it over agin," exclaimed Joe Brown. "We all knew the baby was born thar', an' we've neern how the old woman what took keer of ye helped ye to escape: an' we know you left the in fant one night on the steps of old Little job WS house, on' 01 it hadn't a been fur Ilarry Ashley, its onnatnral father would hey had the little innercent crotur pisoned, or drowned fur sartin. The onfeelin', on principled cuss of a man !" " I warn you not to insult me again," ex claimed Doctor Littlejohn, •` for if you do, I'll shoot you dead on the spot !" Ills small blear eyes flashed, and his voice Was husky with rage. " Ye carry shootin' implements, do ye?" said Joe, with provoking calmness, as he advanced to where the doctor sat. " Now look here Mr. Medicine Man, I've been whar the bullets flew like hail stones —whar they whistled so thick an' fast the hull air was darkened with 'ern, jest like an eclipse of the sun—an' not a darn'd one ever hit me. I wasn't born to be killed by a secession bullet, nohow. By the Rag of freedom el 7 you pint a pistil at, me while I'm standin' here, the champion an' de fender of injured innerceuce, there'll be a funeral to-morror without any mourners. I'm as peaceable an' quiet as a lamb, nat'rally ; but when I'm riled I'm WUSS than a yolpin' mobegan : I am, by the jingo !" " Now sissy," he said, addressing Made lon ; " artery ou 'soaped from the 'syltn, what happened to ye next ?" " I knew not where to go, and I was too proud to return again to the happy home I left for him. I wandered about for many days, begging food and shelter from door to door, until at last I heard my husband had spies after me, and their orders were to capture me, and take me back to the prison from which I had escaped. I knew not where to fly fur refuge and protection, and I wandered about half crazed with suffer ing, until my husband's overseer,.Lashem, arrested me as I was going to see my babes, that a kind woman was keeping for me. Henry Ashley had given. it to her before he $2,00 Per Year, in Advance; 42,50 if not Paid in Advance. went away, because he was afraid to leave it with my husband. I begged lashem to let mo take my child with me, and after considerable hesitation ho consented. I was taken to the asylum, and put in the same room I bad occupied before, from which escape without assistance was im possible, and there I was left to mourn over my hapless fate, with nothing to comfort me in my captivity save my child. Visi tors Came to the asylum daily, but none of them were allowed to enter that part of the building in which I was confined: One morning, about a month after my in carceration, I was startled by the entrance of a stranger, who came in with the aged crone who brought me my daily allowance of food. lie was a tall, handsome man, with dark hair, and eyes that seemed to pierce me through as ho gazed upon me. I shrank from him, I know not why. "She is perfectly harmless?" he said in a tone of inquiry. " Yes sir," replied his companion : "but we must go now, because you promised me you wouldn't stop a minute if I'd let you see her. Visitors ain't allowed here; and if any person knew I lot you in, (any of the doctors, or Mr. Simple,) I'd lose my situa tion right away." He did not heed her words, but came still closer to me, gazing steadily in my face. In anger I turned from his rude gaze. " Isn't your name Madelon ?" be asked. " It is," I replied,. wondering at the same time how he knew. " Madelon Lingard, how came you here?" he again inquired. I felt that he must be a friend—an old playmate of childhood whose features had faded from memory—and in spite of the old lady's remonstrances, en treaties, and expostulations, I told him briefly the story of my wrong! I told him my husband had me confined there, so that be could visit the North and make Leonora Ashley his bride—and while ho sat and listened, his brow grew black as night; his teeth were tightly set; and his breath came hard, as though evil passions were burning in his heart. " You arc not mad, and you shall leave this horrid place with me,'! he exclaimed. " I am your cousin : I am your anntLucy's son ; but you don't remember me. When we saw each other last, you was a little curly-headed cherub, two years old, and I was an awkward lad, eight years your senior. Your mother and mine died soon afterwards, and then our lots were cast among strangers. Since that time I have never seen you, and God must have guided my footsteps here." After conversing a few moments he went out, vowing ven geance on my husband's head. " My heart throbbed with joy; for then I knew my innocent. babe had a. protector, :ind I was not alone, friendless ill this cruel world. I clasped the infant closer to my breast, and kneeling on the floor of my prison chamber, I thanked God because my delivarenco was near at hand. 'The old woman remained with me until my cousin returned. When he came in be bade me put on my hat and shawl, adding, " We are going to leave this place without delay and start-in pursuit of your. faithless' husband, for we must save Leonore Ashley from a,wretcbed fate. The babe and my .self4gre soon ;preparctid,.._itnitprr moments I was standing' outside of my prison walls in the bright sunshine, in haling the invigorating air. After a short delay we started for the North, and what has transpired since our arrival is well known to you all." Madelon paused from fatigue, and Leon ore hastened to give her a glass of wine, for she looked as though she was about to faint. The wine revived Ler, and the color came hack to her cheeks after she had drank it. Doctor Littlejohn had listened attentive ly to every word Madelon uttered, and when she bad ended the brief story of her wrongs ho was strangely excited. The perspiration ran down his thee in streams, and he trembled from head to foot, for shame and remorse had begun to torture his guilty soul, and the pangs of conscience pierced him to the heart. They all pitied Madelon ; she was so pale, careworn, and sorrowful, sitting there with her babe clasped in a close embrace, as though fearful lest some one might take it front her. She had told her talo simply, plainly, briefly, and every word she uttered went to the hearts of those who listened, awakening their tenderest sympathy. Judge Ashley was affected even to tears, and twice did he turn away to hide them while Madelen was speaking. Joe Brown alone remained unmoN;ed, to outward appearance, and yet his heart felt as much as any there. The venerable clergyman was shocked and amazed to learn that a Mall like Doctor Littlejohn could thus cruelly treat a woman who loved him so fondly, without the least cause whatever, and he resolved to exert himself to the utmost of his abilities to re concile them, and effect a joyous re-union between them. Leonore had heard Madelon's story be fore, yet she listened the second time at tentively to all she said, turning from time to time toward Prank, watching the different expressions that flitted over his handsome features, unobserved by him. Phillip, Paul, "iind'acid stood grinning at the door, wondering what the strange proceedings could mean, and why the wed ding " didn't go ou." assured her sable companions, " do woman with d, chile is ravin' distract ed mad, an' she wants to git Doom Little john, 'cause ite's de smarter man in Georgia ;" and then she whispered, " he'll fool 'on all yit, an marry our young misses fur sartin ; yes indeed !" They were all silent fur several moments after Mitdelon had ended her recital, wait ing for Joe Brown to proceed with his questioning. He was about to speak, when the doctor seized his hat and started towards the door. Shaking his clenched hand at Judge Ash ley, ho exclaimed in a voice that was hoarse with passion, " You have triumphed this time! You have robbed me of happiness, but you cannot rob me of revenge! Mur derer of Mark Winthrop, when I return, the officers of the village shall accompany me, and you will bo dragged to prison, from whence you will march to the scaffold ! Tremble, old man, for you doom is sealed r' A groan broke from Judge Ashley's lips, and be fell back fainting on the sofa. Leonore hastened to hisside,whilo Phillis ran for some restorative. Laughing mali ciously-, Doctor Littlejohn turned to depart. TO /11.; coNTL:vunn. Paper. The paper having the largest circulation —the paper of tobacco. Drawing paper—dentists' bills. Ruled paper—The French Press. Paper for the " roughs"—sand-paper. A paper that takes—a sheriff's warrant. Papers illustrated with cuts—editorial ex changes. The paper that is full of rows—the paper of pins. Paper containing many fine points— paper of needles. [WHOLE NUMBER, 2,002. Tall Cedars of Lebanon. The stately cedars of Lebanon, several of which are believed to have been in their prime when Solomon built the Temple,stand by themselves in a gorge of the mountain with no other trees near them. Of "all the cedars of Lebanon that aro high and lifted up." these alone remain, for on no other part of the mountains are cedars to be found. The bark of the most ancient has been cut away in places to afford room for carving names of visitors, among which, one regrets to learn, ire that of Lamartine, In their anxiety to protect the Holy Places, it is surprising that neither France nor Russia has thought of protecting the cedars of Lebanon, which have, as strong a claim el upon the veneration of all readers of the Bible as the shrines and relics of Palestines These are trees such as those which sug gested to the Psalmist and the Prophets the noblest imagery in the Old Testament. They are, moreover,called the "trees of the Lord," which "He hath planted." tam and Xtougehold &ohm. AGRICULTURE is the. most useful and most noble employment of ma u.—WAsnxsoros% C.'oltaturriewrtoNS, 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 ill reference to the farm, garden, and household. CUE.ING GREEN HIVES.-41 great many butchers, wool dealers, dtc., are purchasers of the bides oft' the beef in the country towns, and we often get from them inquiries to the most proper and profitable method of curing the hide and preparing it for the market. Agreat many butchers do not use proper care in this branch, and the conse quence is that the hides will not pass city inspection, owing entirely to the ignorance and carelessness of persons preparing them for market. The proper way to salt hides is to lay them out flat, flesh sido up, and form a nearly square bed, say 12 by 15 feet, folding in the edges so as to make them as nearly solid as possible. Split the ear in the cords that run up the ear in each one, so as to make them lie out flat. Sprinkle the hide with two or three shovelsfal of coarse salt, as the size may require—say for a sixty to eighty pound hide, 'from ten to fifteen pounds of salt. At any rate cover the hide welt, as it need not be wasted ; then let theib lie in this from twelve to twenty days, after which take them up, shako the salt out, and use it again.--Shoe and Leather Reporter. Virny DoN'T TIE Do IT.—When a farmer knows that tho winter season is tho time to prepare bnrposts and repair all kinds of farming tools—Why don't he do it? IVhen a farmer knows that wagons and sleighs and other atrriages will last a great deal longer when properly housed—Why don't he do it? When a farmer knows that cows will do better on a less quantity of feed if properly stabled through the winter—Why don't he do it? When a farmer sees the boards dropping from his stables, barns, and out-buildings, and knows that it would take only a few minutes:to nail them on again—Why don't he do it? When a farmer knows that a good part of-his_form would: bn - ranch plowing it in narrow lands—thus giving the water a chance to drain off—Why don't he do it? When a farmer knows that most of his plcwlands should be greatly improved by sowing clover—Why don't he do it? EFFECTS OF DISEASED POTATOES ON STOCK. —A. writer on this subject says: "An ac quaintance amine fed his cows with them and lost three of the number in a short time. Various opinions as to the cause of the death of the cows are expressed, but no one thought of imputing it to the potatoes. A post mortem examination found the first and second stomach in a healthy condition, but the third, or manifold, was discovered to be distended, and one-half or more of its contents perfectly dry and adhering to its walls, the result of inflammation and the cause of death. Subsequently ho fed a cow a few bushels of diseased potatoes—a peck a day—when she was attacked the same way as were those of his neighbor, when antidotes were administered with success." A VALIJABLZ SECRET.--The unpleasant odor produced by perspiration is frequently the source of vexation to persons who are subject to it. Nothing is simpler than to remove this odor much more ;effectually than by the application of such onguents and perfumes as are now in use. It is only necessary to procure some compound spirits of ammonia, and place about two table spoonfuls in a basin of water. Washing the face, hands, and arms with this, leaves the skin as clean, neat, and fresh as one could wish. The wash is perfectly harm less and very cheap. It is recommended on the authority of an experienced physi cian, and it ought to be tried at least by all those whose persons aro so offensive in this respect. BROWN BRRAD OR BOSTON BREAD.—AR old Yankee housewife gives the following valuable directions for making home or family bread, sometimes called wheat and Indian bread: To two quarts of sifted Indian meal add hot water enough to wet the same; when sufficiently cooled, add one teaspoonful or more of salt, half a pint of yeast, and one-half teacupful of molasses. Then add wheat flour enough to make it into loaves (it should bo well kneaded,) and when well risen, bake or steam it three or more hours; if this should get sour while rising, add a teaspoonful of sugar and a little saleratus dissolved in water. Tot. DansslNci GRASS LAYns.—ln its comments upon this subject, the Mass., Ploughman says : "Where a field is toler ably level, and not subject to great surface wash, the loss and waste of manuring sub stances lying upon the surface through the winter is very slight, if, indeed, any takes place. Even the rank manures from the barn cellar may be applied at this season of the year with safety, the evaporation being slight, and the wash sinking into the soil to fertilize the tender plant. Hoes, geese and turkeys, while fattening, should bare a plentiful supply of charcoal and rotten wood, not mixed in their food, so as to compel them to eat it, but left whore they can take all they -want, and as often as they want it. Hogs provided with char coal, salt, rotten wood, pure water and clean bed, do not have measles, diseased liver, or trichina. COCOA NUT Sxxxrxr.s.—Pare and grate cocoanut, mix with ono half it weight of pulverized sugar. If it be too dry to work, soften it with a little white of egg. Dross into small steeples ono inch high, and bake upon a well greased and dusted pan by slow heat until the tops become yellow. REMEDY FOR EAR-ACFLE.--A lady WSB once suffering intense pain from ear-ache, caused by a tumor inside, and after several remedies failed to give relief, a neighbor poured vinegar on a hot brick, and with a funnel, conducted the steam into the ear. Relief was quick and permanent.
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