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VOLUME. XXXIX, NUMBER 27.]
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MARK,
" JUSTICE OF TEE PEACE.
OFFICE—Corner of Second and Locust Streets,
opposite Odd Fellows' Hall.
011 Ice Hours—From 6 to 7 A. M., 12 to 1 P. M.,
and from 6 to 9 F. 11. E. [apr.'2o, '67-Iy.
H M. NoRT.Er, -
ATTORNEY A: COUNSELLOR-AT-LAW,
Columbia, Pa.
Collections promptly made in Lancaster and
York Counties.
el.
W. FISHER..
ATTORNEY-AT=LAW.
ca on Fon
it Street, between Locust and
W O a ffi lnut, Columbia, Pa. •
A. J. KAUFFMAN,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
Collections made in Lancaster and. adjoining
Counties.
Pensions, Bounty', Back Pay, and all claims
against tile government promptly' prosecuted.
Otnce—Locust street, 'between Front and Sec
ond. streets:
SAMUEL EVA:NS, "
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
01lice, on Second St., adjoining Odd Fellows'
Hall, Columbia, Pa.
T . Z. HOFFER,
.DENTISTtI .
Nitrous Oxide Go.s administered in the extrne-
tiOn of Teeth
()trice—Front Street, next door to B. Williams'
Drug Store between Luenst and Walnut Streets,
Columbia, Pa.
F. HINKLE,
. PHYSICIAN & SURGEON;
offers 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 A. 2,1., and from 6 to 8 P.M. Persons
wishing hiS services in special. cases, between
these hours, will leave word by note at his office,
or through the post office,- -
HOTELS.
"CONTINENTAL."
THIS HOTEL IS PLEASANTLY LOCATED,
between the Stations of the Reading and Colum
bia, and Pennsylvania Railroads,
FRONT STREET, COLUMBIA, FA.
Ample accommodations for Strangers and Trav
elers. The Bar is stocked with
CHOCE LIQUORS,
And the Tables furnished with the best fare.
lIRIAII FINDLEY,
Columbia, April 2 , 1867.1 Proprietor
FRANKLIN HOUSE,
LOCUST ST., COLUMBIA, PA.
vats Is at drst-e k lassbotel, and lain every respect
adagtitrto"lneer, tite-Nsttelz; ca'ate,
traveling public. -
Pr
MARTIN '
. ERWIN,
oprietor,
F UENCII'S HbTEL,
On the European Plan, opposite City Hall Park.
New• York. - - It. FRENCH,
Proprietor.
MISaL;ER'§ HOTEL,
West,Marycet.Stivare, Relating Iterin'n.
EVAN MISEILER:
Proprietor.
EXCIIANGE HOTEL,
MOUNT JOY, PID.T.NA.
First-Class Accommodations. The Choicest
Limiors at the Bar. ALEX. D. REESE,
Proprietor.
1‘1 411. 73 8 AY1 - 04.1. - MARYLAND.
This hotel has ',cell lately refitted with all the
necessary improvements known to hotel enter
prise and therefore otters first-class accommoda
tions to strangers and others visiting' Baltimore.
A. B. MILLER,
Proprietor.
AUSCIELLANEOUS.
LADIES'
JOHN FAREIRA'S
OLD F...STA_BLLSITED FUR MANUFACTORY,
No. 718 Arch Street, above 7th,
PHILADELPHIA.
Have now in Store of my. own Importation
Sind Manufacture, one of the largest and most
beautiful selections of
PA:NC - 1 7. FURS
For Ladies' and
so Childrenildrn's Wear,' t
in the City
- ortmen of
GEN'TS' FUR GLOVES ASIDCOLLNES
I am enabled to disiacce of my goods at very
reasonable prices and I would therefore solicit
a call from my friends of Lancaster County and
Remember the Name, Number and Street!
JOHN FARELRA,
No. 718 Arch St, ab. 7th, south side, Philada.
halve no Pa'rtner, nor cOnneetion with any
other Store In [0et..5,T7-4m.
•
NEW NOVELTIES
IN WEDDING INVITATIONS.
Largest Variety of Styles ever offered to the
Public. New Novelties constantly
added to our samples. Orders
attended to—by mall.
- ,Prices reasonable. • " - -
-•- • R. HOSKINS CO.;
Engravers, Stationers, Envelope and Blanic
Book :%lanufacturers.'
nor 9-3m] 913 Arch Stieet, Philadelphia.
pURV, WINES AND LIQUirt.S!
For Pure, Ihnululterated Wines and Liquors,
go to the store of the subscriber. lie has elegant
- -
CATAWBA:)VINE,
Which for quality and flavor, cannot be excelled ;
also, the, celebrated ROOSTER' WHISKEY,
Yankee Rum, Jamaica Bpi rl ts,Binekberry •
Brandy, Cherry. and Currant Wines:
We have Wines; Brandies Was, Cordials, Old
3.llonong,altela of all armies. Give us a call - and
examine for yourself: . CHARLES 'GROVE;
Corner, of Commerce and Walnut Sir., Columbia,
_ [dee.2,o
17c)r IND GLASSES,
• • FURNITURE,
Of all descriptions, and at reduced prices, at our
NEW, WARE ROOMS,
• Locust Street, above Second, south side.
I TOHN SHENBERGER.
Columbia,-.liar 2, 186,-tf. -
CONFECTION ER Y AND 'FRUIT OF
ALL KINDS IN• SEASON.
Parties and Families supplied with .
I. E
_ay the FreO;er; or in Moulds with promptness at
• . GEO. .7.
A.djelning the Franklin - I:rouse, Locust, street.
P. S.—Also, a line assortment of TOYS and
Fancy-Articles, constantbtomhand.' [Apr 6,'67.
MARVIN'S PATENT ALUMSI: DRY
' PLASTER; FIRE AND -BUROLAR
PROO.V7SARES.
Warranted the best in . the world! Never cor
rode the Iron. 'Never lose' their Ilre-proof quail
the-Only:Safes lilted with Alum and
Plealie'send'or . call Sur e.n Illustrated Catalol.lue.
MARVIN CO.
:PtliaelnalWazelicazses: '
No. 2ui
No. 721 C 1 estnut. Street., , Philfulelph In.
March 110;118117-!),.,:4
G EORGE., BOGLE, , •
LUMBER D I A L L Ira
OF BoBiliTiONS.:,
AIso;.T.LASTER:ERK HAIR.
Ortcer•Front, Street between Loc,ust:and
MORTON'S , :iCELEBRA.TED,:..GOLD
PENS. The,Best Pen now nuule,eWhten
we sell at Manufacturers! ePrieett.' •We are sole
Ar N its for 'base Pens In Columbia. • ''l7 Morton's
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Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
FIVE CEsas.
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC
•
•
Win , es 'a,nd. Liquors
• •
Has removed his Store to hisSuilding, adioinin:
. Haldenaan's• Store, Locitst St., Columbia, Pa.,
where he leis fitted up rooms, and greatly
increased his; facilities for doing ;
' a more extensive business.
6EIII Yr
•MISHLER'S 'CELEBRATED
HERB BITTERS
PURE AND ITNADULTERATEIi,
Fresh from The Manufactory of Dr. B. Mahler
These Bitters are celebrated for the great cures
they have performed In every case, when tried.
Dr. Mishier offers fire himared dollars. to the pro
prietor of any Medicine that can show a greater
number of genuine certificates of cures effected
by it, near the place where it is made, than
MISHLER'S HERB BITTERS
'IVISHLER'S HERB BITTERS
Is for sale In Columbia only by
J. C. BUCHER,
At his Store, Locust Street, Columbia.
WINES AND LIQUORS!
Embracing the following
Catawba, -
Port,
Lisbon,'
- Cherry,
Maderia,
Malaga,
Champagne,
, Claret, .
/ Rhine,
, Blackberry,
Elderberry,
Currant and Muscat WINES.
COGNAC, OP DIFFERENT BRANDS
Also, OLD RYE' WHISKEY and
BRANDIES of all kinds
Blackberry, Jamaica Spirits,
Catawbft, Kummel,
Cherry, Ginger,
' Ruin,
Su . perior Old Rye,
Pare Old Rye, -
XXX Old Rye
XX Old Rye -X Old Rye,
Pure Old Rye, Monongahela,
Rectified Whisky, London Brown Stout,
Scotch Ale, &c., &c., &a.
AGENCY FOR
Malt & Cider Vinegar.
He is also Agent for the Celebrated
MISHLER'S HERB BITTERS
POCKET FLASKS,
DEMIJOHNS,
TOBACCO BOXES
and FANCY ARTICLES, in great variety
MISHEER'S BITTERS!
PURE S.; UN ADULTERATED,
Lee's London Porter,
Manufactured by GEO. LEE,
(Late of Lion Brewery, London,
Who says that this Porter is better than that
manufactured in London, ne we have
better materiel here
Is the Agent for this Porter, In Columbia
BEST STOUT PORTER !
From E. & G. ECIRDERT, LONDON
AIISIIZER'S
CELEBRATED HERB BITTERS !
By the BARREL, QUART OR. BOTTLE.
Agent for the
PUKE MALT VINEGAR
Cannot be purchased, at any other establish
ment in - town, and is 'warranted to keep fruits
and vegetables perfect..
The Best Brands of Imported
SCOTCH AND LONDON ALE
TO SMOKERS' AND CHEWERS
BUCHEM still keep f
on-hand the
Best
SMOKING AND CHEWING TOBACCO,
SNUFF, HAVANA, YARA,, and
COMMON SEGARS. Also,
SNUFF Lh., TOBACCO. BOXES, PIPES—a
'thousand and one varieties. Call at
'• " - J. C. BUCHER'S,
Locust Street; adjoining Haldetnan's Store.:
tiCgrgest establishment of the kind this
gide PlitladelpNe. - •
_getk...• Only Agency for Lee's , London Porter, and
Mbilaleeellitters.
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FOR SALE
Sold at J. C. BUCHER'S
For Salo by
J. C. BUCIIER
T. C. BUCHER
For sale b)
J. C. BUCHER,
Locust Street, above Front
Sold only by
' J. C. BUCII.N.R,
Locust Street, Columbia
For Sale at
J. C. BUCIJER ..3
COLUMBIA, PA., SATURDAY MORNING-, FEBR,TIA.RY - 8, 1868.
1100PLANIPS COLIJ3EN:.
T rOOFLAND'S GERMAN-BITTERS
BM
lIOOFLAND'S GERM AN TONIC.
The, Great Remedies for all Diseases of the
LIVER; STOMACH, OR DIGESTIVE
ORGANS.
HOOFLAND'S - GERMAN BITTERS
Is composed of the pure juices, (or, as they
are -
_.medicinally , termed, Extracts,)
of Roots, Herbs, - TT and Barks, mak
ing a preparation,
ed, and entirely free from alcoholic
admixture of any kind.
HOOFLAND'S - GERMAN TONIC
Is a combination of all the ingredients of
the Bitters, with the purost quality of Santa
Cruz Rum, Orange, &c., making one of the
most pleasant and agreeable remedies ever
'ofered to the public.
Those preferring,.a medicine free from Al
coholic admixture, will use
HOOFLAND'S GERMAN BITTERS.
Those who have no objection to the com
bination of the Bitters, as stated, will use
lIOOFLAND'S GERMAN TONIC
They are both Equally 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 0 The Liver, sympa
thizing as it does with the Stomach,
then becomes affect ted, the result of
which is that the patient snipers from sev
eral or more of the following diseases :
Constipation, Flatulence, In 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.,
Sudden Flushes of Heat,
Burning in the Flesh,
Constantlinagininm ' s
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 sured from his in
vestigations and in CI quiries, possesses
true merit, is skillfully fully: compounded,
is free from injuri ous 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—
HOOFLAND'S GERMAN BITTERS,
Ma
HOOFLAND'S GERMAN TONIC.
PREPARED BY DR. C. M. JACKSON
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Twenty-two years since they were firet
introduced into this country from Germany,
during which time they have undoubtedly
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. Jamul ice, Dyspepsia,
Chronic Nervous F Debility, Chronic
Diarrhea, or Die ease oftbeKidneys,
and all diseases arising from a Dis
ordered Liver, Stomach, or Intestines.
D DILI V'X'
RA . - s ,o!ifig_.crorn aiby Qausti,qatetTr : ,Pros :
tiit ion of 4 tire Systoni;;l,Rinelat - U,y - -
Severe Labor, Ilardsb ips, Ex
posure, Fevers, Vie.
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.
PERSONS ADVANCED IN LIFE,
And feeling the hand of time weighing heav
ily upon them, with all its attendant ills,
will tiud 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 forms, and give
health and happiness to their remaining
years,
NOTICE
It is a well-established fact that fully one
thalf of the female portion of our pop
ulation ure seldom T, in the eijjoyment or
good health; or, to
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 MARASINIUS, without fail.
Thousands of certificates have accumulated
in the hands of the. proprietors, but space
will allow of the publication of hut a few.
Those, it will be observed, are men of note,
and of such standing that they must be be
lieved.
Testimonials.
HON. GEORGE W. WOODWARD,
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Penn
sylvania, writes :
PIIILNDELPITIA, March 16, 1567.
"I Thad • Hoofiand'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. WOODWA.RD."
HON. JAMES ,THOMPSON,
Judge of the Supreme Court of Penn'a.
PHILADELPIIIA,"ApriI 28, 1866.
"I consider *Hoofland's German Bitters'
a valuable medicine in case of attacks of In
digestion or Dyspepsia. I can certify this
from my experience of it.
"Yours, with respect.,
"JAMES THOINIPSON."
Pawl REV. JOS. H. KENNARD, D. D.,
Pastor of the Tenth Baptist Church, Pbila.
Du. JACKSON—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 ourof
my appropriate sphere, I have in all cases
declined ; but with a clear proof in va
rious instances,and particularly in
my own family, of the usefulness of
Dr.Hoolland'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 systent, and especially for
Liver Complaint, it is a sale and valuable
preparation. In some cases it may fail ;
but usually, I doubt not. it will be very
beneficial to those who salter from the above
causes. Yours, very respectfully,
J. H. KENNARD,
Eighth, below Coates St,
PROM REV. E. D. FENDALI.,
Ass'b Editor Christian Chronicle, Philatia.
I have derived decided benefit Irma the
use of Hoollaners German Bitters, and feel
it my privilege to recommend them as a
most valuable tonic, to all who ere suffer
ing from general debility, or from diseases
arising from derangement of the liver.
Yours truly, E. D. FENDALL.
CAUTION
lloolland's German Remedies are coun
terfeited.- See that the signature of C.
M. JACKSON is D on the wrapper or
each bottle. • All others are counter
feit.
Principal Office and Manufactory at the
German Medicine Store, No. 631 AItCH ST.,
Philadelphia, Pa.
CHARLES M. EVAN'S, Pnopnurron.
Formerly C. M. TAngsoN a: Co.
PRICES
Hoofland's German - Bitters, per bottle, $l.OO
- = " " half dozen, 5.00
Iloofland's German Tonic; put up In quart
bottles, $1:50 per, bottle, or a half dozen
for $7.50.
ir -Do not forget to examine well the ar
ticle you buy, in order to got the genuine.
Jan.lB, 'OB-Iy.
"NO ENTERTAINMENT SO CHEAP AS HEADING, NOR ANY PLEASURE SO LASTING."
,gouty.
MR. RAMBO enclose a few lines, clipped
as you will see from the National latcUigencer,
'which I thought perhaps you might like to in
sert, in your paper. It•wav shown to nie some
two or three years ago, by a friend, who said he
had heard Mr. Lincoln, the late President, recite
and was supposed to have been written by
one of the "fallen angels,' once tr very wealthy
and accomplished lady of St. Louis, Mo., on
whose person It was found after her death.
Yours,
Once I Was Pure.
Oh! the snow, the beautiful snow,
the sky and earth below;
Over the bouNefion , „ over the street, •
°ye; the heads of the people you meet,
Dancing,
Siz :ram ing along,
Beautiful snow! It can do nothing wrong
Flying to kiss n fair lady's cheek,
Clinging o 1; ps in a froliesmne freak;
Beatrt/ col snow float the Heaven above,
Pare as an:int:et, prat le as love!
Oh! the snow, toe beautiful snow,
How the flakes gather and laugh as they go!
\Vhirling about in its maddening fun,
It plays in its glee with every one;
Chasing
Laughing,
Hurrying by,
It lights up the face, and it sparkles the eye;
And even the dugs with a bark and a bound,
Snap at the crystals that eddy around ;
The town is alive, and its heart In a glow,
To welcome the coming of beautiful snow!
How the wild crowd goes swaying along,
Hailing each other with humor and song;
How the gay sledges like meteors flash by,
Bright for the moment, then lost to the eye;
Ringing,
Swinging,
Dashing they go,
Over the crust of the beautiful snow;
Snow scipure when it falls from the sky,
To be trampled in mud by the crowd rushing by ;
To be trampled and tracked by the thousands of
feet,
Till It blends with the filth in the horrible street.
Once I was pure as the snow—but I tell!
Fell like the snow flakes from Heaven to hell;
Fell to be trampled as filth of the street;
Fell to be scoffed, to be spit on and heat;
Pleading,
Cursing,
Dreading to die,
Selling my soul to whoever would buy,
Dealing in shame for a morsel of bread,
Hating the living and fearing the dead;
Merciful God! have I fallen so low?
And yet I was once like the beautiful snow.
Once I was fair as the beautiful snow,
With an eye like its crystal, a heart like its glow;
Once I was loved for my innocent grace—
Flattered and sought for the charms of my face;
Father,
Mother,
Sisters, all,
God, and myself I have lost by my fall;
The veriest wretch that goes shivering by
Will take a wide sweep, lest I wander too nigh;
For all that is on or above me, I know
There is nothing that's pure as the beautiful
snow.
now strange it should be that this beautiful
snow
Should fall on a sinner with nowhere logo!
How strange it should be, when the night comes
again,
If the snow and the lee struck my desperate
brain;
Fainting,
Freezing,
Dying atone;
Too wicked for prayer, too weak for moan
To be heard in the crazy town,
pone mad in the Joy of the snow coining down;
To lie and to die in my terrible woe,
'ith a bed and a shroml, of the healthful snow
['Writ ten a the Sr.Y
My Friends.
13=1
l‘fy friends—where are they?
They've grown arranged and cold,
Since sorrow's 2110.111 In wrapped MU round
With many a eh 'hog folki.
Long months on • a years of lanimisliing
In as Mr, pant palm
Have mode me call the more for them,
But I lmve called in to 11,
ShICO death bereft my Aronry heart
t ;to -e is ho loved ace best :
Ain]Cl liVtiZelling seemed
To ft tgit t :tAray t
I thoug..thlPt I ilPci itmny friends
A ftwt• siinet ye; , ‘%,
lint slue,- I need :Anil !dire them more,
I flint it is not so.
Is FL ip then so frail a thing?
So lick Ie and so cold"
Ilere to,ny—to-nnn tow gone,
A ,king llun's bought and sold?
If t 1, he so!--1 hen 't not worth
One s;f2,it or lea n• of mine ;
For fal,e and fickle worthlessness,
Why should my heart repine?
(Original ',510r.g.
(Back number of this story can be furnished.)
Prriuen Expresaty for the "Spy."]
'l l l-I'M A5T31._...-17'S;
Eights and Shadows of Life.
E. AIJGUSTUS JONES
CHAPTER XXXVI
The negroes drew back to let the doctor
pass, but another form darkened the en
trance suddenly and unexpectedly, causing
him to halt abruptly, and stagger back
ward as though he had received a blow.
The man who thus confronted him was a
short, thick-set, muscular person, flashily
attired, bearing about him a fearless air,
that amounted almost to impudence. He
was just in the prime of manhood, and he
might have been called a handsome fellow,
had it not been for the supercilious curl of
the short upper lip, and the unwavering
stare of his black eyes, that seemed to read
your very thoughts as they were fixed upon
you.
For several moments he and the doctor
gazed at each other in silence : at length the
stranger spoke. •
"You don't remember me, you old
villain? 'Tis it,, long time since we tact,
and I suppose you have Mrgottett tile. I
heard you speak about banging some per
son, and I thought I'd just step in for it
moment."
These words were slioken calmly by the
strange intruder, and Doetor I.ittlejohn's
face wore the huo of death as he listened.
" Tell me, tell me, who arc you ?" he
gasped.
A dark scowl contracted the stranger's
brow, and in passionate tones he replied :
" am thy wife's cousin, and I have come
to make thee atone for the foul wrong thou
Last done her ! I have come to make thee
take her to thy botne and heart, and
acknowledge her before the world. I am
the avenger of her wrongs. Down on thy
trembling knees, villain, and solemnly
swear to make atonement for the past, or
I'll have thy worthless life! I ant one
whom you thought dead—l am Mark
Winthrop !"
He drew a revolver front his pocket as ho
spoke, and cooly pointed it at the doctor's
head. Not a nerve quivered, and the dark
eyes dashed forth firm resolve. Doctor
Littlejohn stood trembling- and speechless.
"I'll give you just three minutes," said
Mark, glancing at the clock; "and if you
do not obey me, I'll fire the very instant
the time expires. You know I'll keep my
word, and you cannot escape."
GluUitly was the doctor's face, and his
,gaze wandered wildly about the room until
it rested on Madelon, who was watching
him with tearful eves.
" One minute has passed o " said Alark
" decide quickly."
A. spasmodic gasp broke from the wretch
ed man's lips, but he moved not.
"Two minutes," again repeated Mark;
and he aa vaqed a pace, placing the muzzle
of his weapon close to the physician's brow.
CE3
"Don't fire! (100'1 kill me!' cried . the
terrified w reV2ll, staggering backward like
a drunken mon. " Mark Winthrop, I am
nut prepared to die and go before
. my
Maker ! Oh, spare me, spare me !"
"Only half a minute remains," said
Mark, as lie advatived still nearer,
your doom is almost sealed
you before I fire."
Doctor Littlejohn eyed the clock nervous
ly. There was no chance for him to escape
—he knew Mai k would keep his word—
and the s ,c ,-, rids of t hue flew by with electric
27.tp i d ty. -
The polished haercl of the revolver again
befn-e his eyes. Fear compelled
him to yield ar die last instant; and he fell
on his knees before his wronged wife, faint
ly erying, •• nude - ton, forgive me, forgive
me, and I will take you to my home and
heart! I will acknowledge you are my
wife before the world, and by my future
conduct endeavor to atone for the past!
Forgive your sinful, erring husband as he
kneels before you !"
His head was bowed until it rested on her
knee, and long drawn sobs of anguish came
struggling from his heart.
Tenderly Madeinn wound one arm about
his neck, and bending down, kissed his
cheek. "This is the happiest moment I
have ever known," she said in gentle tones ;
"for if T bad never felt the fierce pangs of
sorrow, I would never have known this
great joy. Husband, I forgive you ; and
may God in his mercy give you strength
and resolution to keep your promise
sacredly. Look up, and kiss your boy."
He took the innocent babe from her arms
and clasped it to his breast; and angels
must have smiled when the penitent father
pressed the first kiss of parental affection
hu,4
"By the flag of freedom,. I'm gittin'
kinder riled at the stummick," muttered
Joe Brown ; "I feel that same choltin' in
my throat I had when I bid my old mother
good-bye. My feelins' is worked up and
disturbed considerably, an' I could cry
mighty easy. Strange it is, what a leetlo
thing harrers up a feller's feelins' some
times. I can't 'count fur it, by the jingo!
I can't see it!"
"Let UK pray: . said the clergyman, Itm
moment, every knee was bent, while
the voice of the good man aseendod in
humble supplication to heaven, asking
pardon for the husband and rather who had
returned like a prodigal to his sorrowing
wire; prostrated himself at her feet, and
asked Ibr ibr g iveness.
It was a Mnehing scene, and every heart
was deeply inipntssed by the solemnity of
the mow em t.
Judge Ashley. who had been restored to
eonseioa,nes.s, wa, kneeling by ~he shit: of
his daughter, :mil when the payer was
ended, la. tririteil to Lennore, saying, "I
c
h ‘d the .joyini t-arpri,;e' you promis
,„ ma; k Winthrop iei alive, and, I
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thy`` , h,..rt time 1 have 63 live will Le
pas,pci in halpine.4„"
She looked lip hi his hue, thanking hint
~,,n td• ber sw._•ete,t SI/IlleB, 1111,1 When
he (mood away be ,peak :o:\fitrk Winthrop,
she ..eatecl hei,ell beside Frank NVillis.
k Winthrop had ,Anltlenly taken Ili.
&pal i are tchiletho clergyman wa, engaged
in prayer ; 110.,P1i,1y, So ns not
to di,tnrh tlpqn.
A rii:,appoinled expres , ion rested on
.Todge face, , s hen he learned that
had goat., for he wished to thank him
for what Ito had done, and ask his lbrgive
ness for the past.
Paul and Malachi were immediately dis
patched to find him, but they soon return
ed with the inLolligence, " Dc stranger man
was nowbar' to be Emus."
Joe Brown, thinking his services were
no longer needed, soon followed Mark's
example: but beliwe he went ho thus ad
dre,sed Doctor Littlejohn:
"Mr. Medicine Main, I hope yo won't
have any cantankerous feelins - of anermos
arty agin mearter I'm gone, 'cause I've
only done my duty in defendin' the cause
of injured innercence. You had seceded
from that gal thar, au' broken the bonds of
ma.trimoniat union, jest the same as South
Cairn:ly went out of our Union, without
any reason whatsoever. You was cruisin'
'bout under false colors, an you wanted to
form an alliance with Miss Ashley; but
she kuow'd yer propersition was sinful an'
wrong, tharfore she treated you mighty
cold, jest in the same way France an
England treated Mason an' " Slydevil."
I'm glad you've repented, an' come back
light to yer wife an' child : I'm gladder
than of some pusson had give me a fortin' :
I am, by the jingo! I hope yell forgive me
'clause I spoke rayther rough to ye ma while
ago, brit I couldn't help was oncom
monly riled. I must go now, fur I ain't o'
much account in genteel society. I warn't
cut out fur it, nor eddicated fur it nohow
an' when I'm into it I'm as onea.sy as a cat
on a wet floor, or a pig on ice. May God
bless ye both ! Stick to each other an' be
happy. Good-bye, Sissy ! Good-bye, Mr.
Medicine Man!"
They shook hands with hilt, and then ho
turned away to say a few rairting words to
Frank Willis.
• He 'Wag conversing with Loonore in low,
earnest tones when Joe approached.
"Sorry to disturb ye, captin," said the
rough, honest fellow, " but as goin'
away, tnebby never to come back agin,
you'll he kind enough to excuse tile, I
hope."
The tones of his voice were sad, 'and
Frank saw his face wore an expression of
settled melancholy.
" aoing away !" he exclaimed; " isn't
this ii sudden resolve of yours? Where
are you going, Joe?"
"I'm a goin' back to tight the cussed
rebels ogle, fur I ain't done with 'em yit,
nohow ye can fix it. I'm as full o'
aner
mosity towards 'em as ever, an' I hate 'em
fly lvlott they done to our ridgyment :
hate 'cin WIISS than pisen riptiles. I do by
the jingo! Besides, I ain't happy here,
'cause all my calkerlations fur futur' love
an' happiness ar' knocked into a cocked
hat. While I was away to the war my gal
seceded from me, 'cause all-fired smart
feller made a raid on her affections, an'
with his batteries of eloquence captured
her heart. She didn't make much resist
ance, but yielded to his pleadin', mighty
easy, an' promised to marry him, jest, the
sallle as she promised me. When I found
out all about it, fur she told me herself, I
was desp'rate mad, an' I had a notion to
kill him; but she begged so hard fur him,
Lakin' all the blame onto her own shoulders,
I linerly concluded to let him go, an' say
no more cougar:fin' it. 'Twos a hard
struggle to part. with her, an' give her
. up,
but I done It like a man now a great
pain is a gnaWin' night an' day clown in my
heart, an' nothin' gives me any pleasure.
Sometimes -I wish I was dead,. but that's
sinful, an' I pray God to drive seek
thoughts away from me. I can't stay here,
'cause they're goin' to be -married next
week, an' it would be dangerous fur us to
meet : I'd kill kiln ! By the flag of freedom,
I know I would, fur my angry passions
bile uP liko ir volcano, an' the devil has me
under his Week thorn Sometimes, although
I struggle like a giant sight him ! I know
you won't let my poor old mother want
fur anything while I'm away, an' of
never conic back, of I'm killed in some
scrimmage with the inemy, I hope you'll
think of me sometimes when yon'io mar
ried an' happy together. Don't blush,
Miss Ashley, 'cause I know it'll be .so.
Ev'rybotly is happy but poor ,Toe—yes,
ev'ry one I see around me. But," ho ex
claimed, pointing with his bony finger
:heavenward, " Oar's rest, an' peace, an'
joy, an' love up that, everlastin' through
eternity! .Toe Brown will be happy in
heaven."
IRE
Again I warn
Frank Willis was ,visibly aireeted, and
Leonora gazed.out or the Window to hide
her tears
Joe took his hat. "Good-bye, captin,"
he said as ho extended his hand: "May
you an' the young lady oilers be happy!
I'll write to ye *ca.sionly, an' when my
letters stop comin', make up yer mind,
'I sleep my last sleep—l have fought my
last battle' an' gone to my everlastin'
home. Good-bye, Miss! God bless ye
both !"
There was a silent clasping of hands, and
then Joe Brown strode from their midst,
nevermore ro meet thorn on earth again.
His mangled remains are resting now
beneath a southern sky, and his mourning
mother weeps in the solitary cottage his
presence will never cheer again.. His
broken heart knows now no sorrow, for a
love that never dies is his in paradise.
Poor Joe!
CHAPTER SSSCII
The reconciliation between Madeion and
her husband, brought joy to every heart,
while she, the wronged and injuked wife,
was far happier than she had ever been he
fore,and she wept tears of joy in the solitude
of her own chamber, as she knelt to thank
God for all his mercies.
He had Crnly repented; and now he lav
ished upon her the tenderest caresses, and
all those endearment of which she had so
long been deprived, by his cruelty and neg
lect, which every woman loves, and which
ale justly her due, were now all her own.
Doctor Littlejohn was thoroughly reform
ed, and he made a manly resolve hence
forth to do right, while alone and unseen
he prayed for strength to keep his resolu
tion.
The force of existing circumstances
caused him to do this, the reader may ex
claim ;, but, admitting the supposition is
true,'God's providential power is plainly
revealed through human agency, and His
goodness is oft times shown in the works of
ills creatures.
Doctor Littlejohn was happy. The proud
consciousness of having atoned for his
greatetu was in itself sufficient to awake
within breastthe holiest eV/lotion of bap
gaXed-iit
she sat( beside him, with - her ouhe clasped
fondls , to her breast; he wond&vd why he
laid treated theinso cruelly.
And Madelon wits growing daily more
cheerful. The rose-tint was faintly tinging
her cheeks; the care-marks were fading
from her brow ; the love-light sparkled in
her dark eyes; the tones of her voice were
full of that melody which charmed her
lover in those by-gone days; and her mer
ry laugh rang out loud, clear, and musical
as she wandered by his side in the park ;
listening to the song notes of the birds,
while he talked of their southern home and
the happy future that awaited them. They
were like lovers who lbr a long time bail
been iiarted, meeting again to renew their
vows of constancy and truth—blest with
each. other's affection, unmindful of the
world around them.
Frank Willis called every afternoon ; for
the Judge was generally absent, and Mad
elon spent most of the time with her hus
band, therefore Leonore and himself pass
ed the time very pleasantly together, as
young lovers generally do, without being
annoyed by the presence of a third party,
which would unquestionably rob their in
terviews of the romantic charm thatusually
attended them.
They had a great many things to talk
about, and they never tired with talking,
nor grow weary of each other's society, for
every hour brought new joy, and the future
was bright before them, irradiated with the
golden sun-light of anticipated happiness.
The Goddess of Pleasure strewed flowers
on their life-path, concealing with gentle
hand the thorns. They dreamed neither of
disappointment nor of sorrow. They
thought not of care ; for their eyes gazed on
the bright side of Life's glowing canvass,
and all the dark shades, all the gloomy col
orings were hidden from their view.. It
was well for them it WILS so ordained :
because they enjoyed this youthful dream
of Love's romance without thinking • of
Life's stern- and sad realities. Sickness,
death, and the life to come, were subjects
that never intruded on their thoughts, for
they were lost in the dream-land of love,
bound to the earth and all its fading joys,
reveling in an intoxicating world of perish
able delight—thinking nought of the world
where our joys are imperishable and ever
lasting. _
Thus it over is in youth. While we aro
blessed with health, while we revel in
pleasure, while love is ours, we think but
little of the great'source whence our enjoy
ment comes ; but when these pleasures fade
from our sight,'when death robs us of the
loved ones, when the heart is crushed with
a weary weight of woo, when earth's scenes
can no longer charni ; then wo raise our
thoughts to a brighter and a better world,
praying and longing for its endless rest and
Peace.
How sweet would be our earthly love if
it was always purified by the reliving love
of heaven!
Young mail, and beauteous maiden, " Re
member thy Creator in the days of thy
youth!"
Doll! t • frown, indulgent reader, for we
cannot help' moralizing occasionally, just
for your benefit. We uro well acquainted,
and such freedom you will doubtless par
don.
Presto ! The scene is changed.
Another month has passed on, mingling
with the days and years that unite to swell
the great ocean of Time. November's
chilling blast is stripping the trees of their
faded foliage, and the bare branches wave
themselves to and fro, elashingand twining
together, like the arms of the great, un
couth giants struggling in fierce anger and
hate. The fields look bare and solemn,
stripped of their grass and while the
sharp stubble bristles upward spitefully at
you on every side. The flowers are with
ered—scentless—dead—and the feathered
songsters have fled to a warmer clime to
$2,00 Per Year; in Advance; $2,50 if not Paid In Advance.
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chant, their sweet notes of melody. , There
is a mournful sound in the murmur of
brooks and „rivulets, while the sullen roar
Of the Oriskany, as it waters rush onward.
to unite with the - storied Mohawk, sounds
dismal and-monotonous:',; The year is slow
ly dying, and Time With its fleshless lingers
will soon unlock the bosom „ef 'the -tutiirky
clouds that sweep across the sky, to. robe
the earth in white, that it may greet the ad-,
vent of a glad Now Year. -
Doctor Littlejohn and Madelon have g,one,
to their-southern home ,gone, with the •
prayers and the kindest wishes (W.-Frank
Willis and the, .A.shleys, for- their ,fu tore
happiness. Everything was forgiven, and
they parted as friends, exchanging invita
tions to visit each other when the summer
gladdened tho' northland with sunshine,
singing birds, and flowers.
When they took their places in the stage
that was to convey them to Utica, Madelon
was agreeably surprised. Mark Winthrop
was also a passenger, sitting opposite them,
his great-coat buttoned up to his chin, the
collar turned up to his ears, and his hands
thrust rip into his pockets, and it comical
smile playing over his features.
The greeting between him and Doctor
Littlejohn was cold; but he resolutely in-_
formed the astonished physician he was
going with them to 4„heir honie in Georgia,
where he intended to spend a month or two
with his cousin Madelon.
"You have an overseer on the plantation
whose name is Lashem r• said Mark, in
quiringly, when there wits a lull in the coif: .
versation.
"Yes ; a faithful fellow," remarked the
doctor with animation.
You must discharge him," said Mark,
coolly. _
" Discharge him!" exclaimed the doctor,
in amaze ; "why should I discharge a. man
who is honest, and true to- my - interests ?
Discharge Lashem?- -, 1" can't do it,'sir !"
" Ho is an enemy to my cousin, a foe to
her interest, and if you don't send him off
the plantation, I will. t know him well:
.He is a thief, and an unprincipled villain !
Fie hunted cousin Madelon and her babe,
when she escaped from -the asYl um,' with
the ferocity of a bloodhound; and if you
value his life, don't let him remain on the
plantation twenty-four hours after our
arrival."
Mark spoke very resolutely, and his com
panion was awed, subdued by his unwaver
ing glance, while Maclellan sat quietly in
her corner, saying nothing, but listening
attentively to tho conversation. She was
happy, for sho was going home. Drawing
her cloak closely around her, 'muffling the
warm fur cape about her neck, she clasped
her slumbering child fondly to her _breast
and waited to hear what her cousin would
say next.
"You do not fear him ?" resumed Mark ;
"you are not afraid to discharge Lasliem,
are you?"
" No, I am not afraid -now; ' but where
can I get a loan who will faithfully perform
the duties assigned to him ; a man who is
honest; a mad whys will strive faithhilly. to
promote my interest in all things? I would
like to know.'
"'mu that man," said Mark. "I was -
Judge A.sbley's overseer for many years,
and you know tne plantation has never
been in finer condition than it was when. I
quarreled with him and left it. I would
_like the situation, and I know I shall feel at
hom'Aztirky
" ode great fault: RtSmne Might
not consider it a fault, but I do. " If it was
not for that I might take you, for Madclon's
sake."
" What is that fault?"
"You are cruel to the neg,roes, and I
wouldn't like to have them badly used."
" I neccr was bard on them when they
obeyed me and done their work well; and
I'll wager a hundred dollars against as
many cents there isn't a nigger on your
plantation but what would he glad to have
me over them. apirl: I mean the old hands
who know moo Swell. A.sle them, and satisfy
yntiri ; olf."
"I will Nv hen we ILrriVO aL twine, and it
those who ytnnenaber you are in favor of
your return, if they prefer you to Lushein
you shall have the place of overseer, and
Lashern shall be discharged. Will that
satisfy yon?"
" lam perfectly satisfied, for your pro
position is a litir one. Yon will find out I
have friends among the darkies who will
hail my return with delight." * *
The conversation ended hero, for they
were just entering the city, and the mellow
notes of the driver's horn rang out loud on
the frosty air, hcraldhig their approach.
CHAPTER XXXVIII
Reader, our tale is nearly ended. After a
brief disposal of the rest of our characters,
who have figured conspicuously before you,
I shall bid you adieu.
Clarence Bell and Hotly Sparks were
married about the middle of December, and
when the fact became publicly known,
the news createdquite an excitement iu the
little village, where a fire, a wedding, or a
death, were considered matters of serious
importance, inasmuch as such things but
seldom occurred. Clarence gave up his
school, much to the regret of the scholars,
and the dismay of the trustees, who were
anxious for him to stay ; bat he firmly re
fused, even after they offered to advance
his salary, leaving them in wonder as to
what his reason could be for going. They
soon found out, however, when they saw the
following announcement in the daily paper:
"Married, Pee. Nth, by the Rev. Martin Mill,
at the residence of the bride's father, CLARENCk;
to .Miss Scut.[,. ,,
-may haportassat tend the youthful Stair."—En.
The seecet was out, and the trustees blam
ed poor 'Jetty for robbing the children of
their teacher; and at lust they emu° to the
conclusion it would not do for them to en
gage another !mow smut, in that district,
for they had already lost two in the sante
An elderly mart was next selected to fill
the vacant place: a cross old fellow who
wore spectacles, and brought a fresh birch
rod with him ever• morning, which he never
bud occasion to use.
Clarence took his young bride cm a vi,it
to his parents. she was kindly received,
and warmly welcomed by the aged pair,
who were overjoyed because Clarence had
married and forsaken his former wild, dis
solute life. We will leave them in their hap
piness. x s n '
Micky Ragan and Biddy Mc(ee slipped
their heads into the matrimonial 1100.40
about the same time Clarence and Betty
were married, and when the New Year was
ushered in, Captain Willis and Leonore
Ashley joined hands and hearts until death
do them part. a a a a
- Henry Ashley's fate remains enshrouded
in mystery to this day; and Fannie Carroll,
his betrothed, mourns him as lost to her on
earth.
Shortly after his daughter's marriage,
Judge Ashley received word from llactor
Bernard that Mrs. Ashley was no longer in
sane. Tier senses had suddenly and unex
pectedly returned, and she was again in full
possession of all her reasoning faculties.
She no longer raved or talked incoherently,
but conversed intelligently on every famil
iar subject, often expressing a wish to go
home,
[WHOLE NUMBER, 2,003.
Overjoyed on - hearing ,
such' glad tidings,
the old maiistarted for Milledgeville with
out
,delay. After' considerable difficulty,
owing tO the peculiar system of espionage
that southern' travelers were subjected to,
wherever theyweht,after heingstoppodand
questioned by, government officers at differ
ent stations, after having his valise turned
:inside Mit, itt' least a dozen times, and his
coat nearly torn:off his back by men who
were anxious te'discorer some concealed
papers, the 'old '2gentleman reached the
asylum, nearly exhausted with fatigue and
excitement. " -
T'wertiVain for tne to'attempt a desCrip
tion*that loyoUs" Meeting of those who
had been So long separated. Tho bliss of
that re-union betiveen husband and wife,
can best be imagined. • d/asped in a loving
embrace, they wept (ears of rapture; and
thanked God for Ills kindness. - Though
long separated by the,darkness of insanity,
the light of 'Rosser' had again davined
through the gloom, and now they could
walk hand in hand along Life's path, loving
and beloved, until the Angel of Death sum
moned their.stgails to a world of light and
They soon started' for their home in the
North, where Leonore was anxiously await
ing her motber's arrival. The meeting be
tween mother and' daughter was as tender
as the ono that had preceded it; for Leon
ore was her mother's favorite, because their
tastes and dispbsitions were - similar to each
other. She soon began to like. Frank, al
though at first she thought it was iinpoisible
to do so, for he was so silent and reserved
when inher society.
Gradually this natural reserve and shy
ness vanished, and when the old ladyknew
Frank ti 76:// - she acknowledged Loonore had '
" chosen a good compa.nion for life."
s - * 9i 1. a * 0 0 *
The winter blast is howling around Judge
Ashley's mansion, and all is dark, drear,
and dismal without; but before the glow
ing tire in the parlor, sits the aged pair,
hand clasped in hand, their hearts beating
with purest happiness as they talk 'of the
merry days of youth, and recall the many
joyous scones linked with the past—heart
treasures—sacred gems from Memory's -
Casket—fondly cherished in old age, as in
thought%they look backward through the
dim vista of time. They aro happy now.
They are waiting to cross the dark waters
that separates them from the other shore
—waiting to go home.
• • • • • • -• • •
" Tla r shalithe good of earth be found at last,
Where dazzling streams and vernal fields ex
pand; • • ,
Where Love her erown'attains—her trials past—
And, filled with rapturii,halls the better land."
EOM=
Britt and 11onacitcrld 011 tun..
AGRICULTURE Is themost useful and. most noble
employment, ().fintin.—ltiesurcaroN.
C014)117 - SICATIONS, SCICCITOAS; Recipes and ar
ticie of interest and value, are solicited for this
department of the paper. We desire to supply
the public with the best practical information la
reference , to tie farm, garden, and household.
Coal Ashes.
Coal ashes in England have been found
to be an ex'cellent top dressing - for clover
and grasslandi-, especially on dry, sandy
soils. Thu quantity Used Is front fifty to
sixty bushels per acre, 'spread either im
mediately after harvest, or duiing the
winter or early spring. Thuquality of coal
-s - -= l9 -4!)- 11 6`, 11 . 1 .1.1 - 0 IV:Jr ~ r i ng nn
in every cart load of ashes - one - bushel"- of
lithe in itS hottest state, for 'aliont ten' or
twelve hours, when the lime will he entire
ly fallen. The whole is then mixed to
gether and turned over three times, when
cinders, or half burnt pieces of coal, which
would otherwise be found to be of no use,
will be found to be as fine a powder as the
lime itself. Tho coal ashes should he kept
perfectly dry, and when thniprepared with
Hine and applied to swampy soils, is said to -
improve them very materially. Dry coal
ashes applied to night soil, front time to
time, frees it from unpleasant odor, and
forms a highly concentrated manure which
is in proper condition to be carried away.
Much of the coal used for fuel in England
is the soft coal, but we have no doubt good
results would follow front the use of the
ashes of American coals. Indeed, in proof
that they have considerably manurial
value, we have often seen squashes and
other v egetable growing in great luxuriance
upon a heap of coat ashes, which had been
thrown out of grates, and entirely free from
a mixture of - earth or manures. The
consumption of coat in the inland cities
and villages is becoMing every day more
extensive, and the it-shes for the most part
are thrown away as unless material; To
those dying within the roach of cities and
villages, it would be worth while to collect
this waste rubbish, anti experiment with it
on grass land with a view of determining
its real value. it is a mine which may be
well worth working, and one which the
practical farmer should not overlook.
HOW TO Bits ax CATTLE TO LEAD.—Take
two animals of about equal size and strength,
and tie them together with a strong rope by
placing one end around the horns 'of one
animal and the other end around the horns
of the other, and make them fast, as for
leading or tying up, leaving three or four
feet of rope between the inner horns, and
turn them into a field free from trees. Let
them run and pull and haul tilt they are
tired of it, and will walk side by side and
feed together. Then take off the rope, and
they will ever after lead with the docility of
a child, even though the first occasion may
be years afterward. It is touch easier than
fur a man to be jerked around all day by a
wild heifer or steer, and more'etroctual.'
To Qtrma DICINKEItS.—AIIer your cider
has become "hard," or sour in the spring
or summer, you may convert it into a de
licious beverage by adding two pounds of
strained honey per gallon; after it is dis
solved, lot it stand in a moderately warm
place until minute bubbles rise around the
sides of the vessel, when it should be tight
ly bottled, and left in a cool cellar for sev- .
end weeks. It is then more delicate to the
palate and more wholesome to the stomach,
than much of the falsely-called champagne
of the American market.
cottnEisroSDE:cr of the ,Western. Rural
stiys ill:at:rib biting in horses is no "vicious
habil," as generally believed, but simply
an instinctive Wort to relieve pain caused
bY the teeth of the animal being crowded
together, and that tho proper remedy is to
can a very thin file between the teeth which
pre,,, together.
To REMOVE.: warts from horses, the Maine
Par Mer recoil intends passing, a considerably
large needle with two threads through the
centre of the wart, and tie the threads
securely on each side of its neck, and let
the threads remain until the wart can be
rubbed off. •
A r.kumint in Clinton county, lowa, tells '
'of cutting thirty-five tons of timothy hay
from fifteen acres—receiving $350 for this
amount
Ix the vicinity of Monroe, Michigan,
farmers and gardeners have planted within
three years 37,000 grape vines.
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