Tula 0W1110.31,0 ORIENTAL STORY TELLERS, Travelers in Persia, China and Ja pan tell us of professional story tell ers and tradition reciters, who, stand ing in the streets and marketplaces, tell marvelous tales to all who may choose to listen. The following is one of their Chinese parables : Fohi, in the course of his wander ings, coming to a village, knocked at the door of a rich woman, and begg ed permission to enter. "What I" said she, "do you think I receive in to my house every roving vagabond ? No, indeed, it would be anbefitting a respectable woman—go your way!" Then he went to the cottage of a poor woman, who at once kindly begged him to enter. She set before him the only food she had—a little goat's milk—broke a piece of bread into it, and said : "May Fobi bless it, that we may both have enough !" She then prepared for him a couch of straw; and when be fell asleep, per ceiving that he had no shirt, she sat up all night and made him one out of some linen she bad made by her own bard labor ; in the morning she brought it to him, begging he would not despise her poor gift. After• breakfast she accompanied him a lit tle way, and at parting Fohi said : 'May the first Work you undertake last until evening P' When she got borne she began to measure her linen, to see how much was left : and she went on measuring, and did not come to the end until the evening, when her house and yard were full of linen; in short, she did not know what to do with her wealth. Her rich neighbor, seeing this, was sorely vexed, and re solved that such good fortune should not escape her again. After some months the traveler came once more A RAT STORY, • A neighbor, whose statements are en titled to implicit confidence, relates a story of the cunning and intelligence of a rat, which is truly remarkable. Being plagued with the depredations of the rodent mammals he tnade vari ous attempts to secure the represen tatives of this small race of quadru peds. The trap used was a wire one, and so constructed that, on a rat en tering and nibbling at the bait, the trap would spring and cage the intru der. Oar neighbor, when he went to examine his trap, always found it sprung, but no rat, and, what was the strangest of all, the bait gone. So ho resolved to watch the trap. His pa tience was presently' rewarded by beholding half a. dozen rats making their apperance, and at their head one who appeared to be a leader.— This rat advanced slowly and cau tiously towards the trap, and when the others would make a move as if intending to rush at the bait, the old fellow would wag his tail and they would fall behind him. After view ing the trap closely, the old fellow approached the back part of it shook the raised part until the trap sprung, and then put a paw through one of the:openings between the wires, and taking the bait Ile mule good his re treat with bis Mot,y.—Norfolk Old Dominion. TWO BEAUTIES OF SIXTY YEARS AGO, Mrs. Gunnings consulted Sheridan as to what she should do with her two beautiful but penniless daughters, He recommended that they' should be presented at the castle. Here a great difficulty ocenrred ; by what possible means wore they toooeure court dresses This Sheridan obvia ated; he was at that time manager of the Dublin Theatre, and offered them a loan of the stage dresses of Lady Macbeth and Juliet. In these they appeared most lovely ; ; and Sher idan, after haviUg attended the toilet, claimed a salute from each as his re ward. Very soon after this, a most diabolical scheme was formed by some unprincipled young mea; they invited Mrs. Gunning and her , two daughters to dinner, and infused; strong narcotics in the wine, intend 7!; ing to take advantage of tbe cation which !Jima, ensue to carry off, the two young women. Fortunatelr Sheridan discovered their base dte signs, and arrived just in time to gee= cue the ladies, He lived to sigc one of these girls Duchess of Argyle and, the other Countess of Conveutry, and it is melancholy to add lived to see his application for admission to tbeir parties rejected. Ia 2854 none but "Sams" were "put on guard at the outposts." In 1864 none but "Sambos" bid fair to occupy that honored, out.o!-the-way position, Then it was "America for Americans"--now it is America for Niggers. We are a "progressive" people, suroly. The latest style of wedding notices have this attached : "No cards no cake, no ceremony, no nothing." A weak mind does not numb:Mate force enough to hurt it"selfg stupidi ty often saves a man from going mad, stir A vain map's motto is "Win the gold and wear, it," a generous man's, "Win gold and shire it ;" a miser's, "Win gold and save it ; " a broker's, "Win gold and lend it ;" a gamblers's, "Win gold and lose it a wise man's, "Win gold and use it.'' OtrOld Abe About to Change Base 4 A Springfield (Ill.) letter says : "It is stated by friends of Mr. Lincoln that he does not expect, to retur'► to Illi nois after his term of oftlee, but will make Boston his future home." Otr The, vast difference between the number of negro troops on the army pay rolls and "the 'number actual service (thediaret ce is about one•boll) bgeli discovered but not remedied.—The army officers em ploy them as laborers on the: plantn- MOOR about New Orleans, an'diet the Qoverament foot the bill.---abany .41r9N8. JOHN DILLER ! HAS Just received at hie Grocery Store, Cumber land St., one door went of Market. a lot of Frech Fruit iu Cans, including Peaches, Gages, Green Corn, Tomatoes, Jellies. Pickles. Picralelli, Cauliflower, Ketchup, Pepper Sauce Cheese. Englisb, Limberger, Sap-Sage. • Fish. Sardines ,13ahuoa, Mackerel,. Herring, Codfish, Fruit. Raisins , Currents, Prunes, Dried Apple. and Peaches, Cranberries, Apples, lousily, Tapioca, Barley, Peas, ae, A lot of Buckwheat Heal. Also 50 barrels of New York Apples. 1,. Highest price given in CASH for Eggs, Buttes Dried Apples and Peaches, Beans, Onions, Ae. Publ is patronage is solicited. JOHN DILLER. Lebanon, Dec, 23, 1803. TO THE PUBLIC. The undersigned having taken the Large and COMM). aloes Hotel, In Pottsville, known as the MORTIMER HOUSE,' Would respeetfully announce to his old friends and for mer patrons that he Is prepared to K=ololllo - all who may favor him with their patronage. The MORTIMER HOME has been newly 'papered, painted, epd mfurnished throughout, and the PROPRIE TOR feels warranted`lis saying that it Is • UNSURPASSED' BY ANY HOTEL IN THE Borough of Pottsville, for comfort and aorrienlanca. • No Pains, will be Spaed Toreneer it an agreeable , and condonable stopping place for stinngers and travelers. • The Stabling , and 'hiedding, Attached to the Elotel,.are• sufficiently large for the se commodation of the horses and carrisges44 • • • iris guests. • ,• The hotel is now open for the _fleeeption of the Public. 110 - 11 " 111 be / 1 49. ii to. accommodate all who may give him a tall. JOSEPH 31. FP,Ofilt, Pottsville, April 8 1863 Proprietor. 1864 NEW STYLES. 1864 DAM'DISE, in Cumberland Street, between I: 4l ' b AMarket and , this Court House,north side, hasi nOwon hand a splendlill assortment of the. New , Style of EATS AND CAPS; for men and boys, for 1808 , to which the attention of .the.public is respectfully Inv, ted. Mats r,f all prices, .frekre.tbs.chcap.s,vse thc-mca-L -costly, always on hand. He has also Jost opened a avian did assortment of SUMMER. tIAMS, embracing such a. STRAW: PANAMA, REDAI., PEARL, HiNtft, LEG HORN ,SENATE, CUDIAN, and all others. 1119. Ma will ale° Wholesale..all Muds. of Mats, Caps -&c, to Country Merchants on advantageous terms. Lebanon, May 4,1864. , , . Dissolution of; Partnership: kna ofj. DEDDIDTPA GO , was disolved and 1. expired on the ilia flay of- jetty, A. D. 18434. The Molts are in the hands of W.A. Iledrich for settlement at the old stand. All those having claims against said firm will present them, and Ottani indebted I will please .make payment. The thltfirteSle Win be carried on at thacame place by GOOD & ISEDII,IOIT. ,Acknowledg ing/1 the liberal patronage TM - okra bestwed upon the late- firm, they would respectfully solicit a continu ance. ISAAC `ITEDRICIf, • JSPFERSON Ifotuttilebo, July 20, HU.' A. ucastuonvicirs Purniture and-Chair MAN U FACTORY, Cumberland Street, Lebanon, Pa., nearly opposite Bubb',B Hotel. TILE subscriber keeps constentlFen band, or makes to order theheet and most 'Fashionable Furniture and Chairs, which be will sell 'Cheap, andeheaper than any other-shop in the Borongli county et Lebanon lie invites Young 'llausekeep ers and all ethers to give h lin a esti before buying elsewhere. Ile keeps no city work, but makes ail himself with good workmen. lie keeps a Furniture Wagon anddeliveris all Furniture, with out lainry, and free of eon. Don't forget the place- East Lebanon , Cumber land street. Ile invites all to give hint acall, for they can make the best bargains with him. A. ILERSDERGER. Lebanos Jan. 20,1881.--3 m. LOWRY'S .- Confectionary Store, (Late Lowry &'Ntillin,)' Walnut street, near Cumberland; IA" sq nitre from the Court Rouse, Lebanon. Pa. E has just returned from ' Bthe 'City with a fresh Spring Stock of Oranges, Lemons, Raisins:Figs, Prudes, Dates, Currants, Filberts Citrons, Walnuts, Peanuts, Almonds, Ac. Also, a large variety of all kinds of different flavor ed Fine and Common CANDIES. Cakes of 'all kinds always on bund, or wade to order. its,„Parties supplied at short notice. A- large assortment of WOODEN eud TIN TOYS, In cluding WheelbArrows, Wagons. &e... ICE CREAM, of all ilia different flavors, always on hand. Raving fitted up the latie SALOON:IV hand some style, be bopea.to receive the patronage of the pubIic.'.IOSEPIFLOWRY. Lebanon, Flay 18, READING RAILROAD. Summer ArriMgemelat _ ~1 } r MANI TRUNK LINE FROM THE 'NORTH AND %JP North-West for PHIGADELPHI A, NEW-YORK, READING, POTTSVILLE,'DEBANON, ALLENTOWN, EASTON, de., de. Trains leavollarrlihurg for Philadelphia, Nesi-York. Riading, Pottiville, and all Intermediate' tations at S , A. 11., and 2.00 P. M. 4 4`4 , New York 'Express leaves ilarristprP at 6.30 A. AI., arrlvlay at New York—at 1.45 tWineme day. A special AtaiMmodation Pminenger Tiiln leaves RIATIINO 14 7.15 A. 51, and returns from llarrielmrg Fares from Harrisburg; To New-Yorkss 15; to Phil adelphla $8 35 and $2 80. Baggage checked through. Returning, leave Nea4York at 6 A. M., 12 Noun, and 7 P. 38., (PITTSBURG EXPRESS arriving at Harris burg at 2 A. 31.) Leave Philadelphia at 8.15 A. M., and 3,38 . P; M. Sleeping ears in the: New. York Express Trains, through to and from Pittsburgh-without change. Paseengem by - the Oodaktissaitaltroad Maris Tamaqua at SAO A. 214 end 2.10 41Pr. M for Philadelphia, New York, and 'alllitay • Trains leave Pottsvilloat 9 4 15 A. M., enk2.3o , P. for Philidelphtso .11arelsbarg and New York. AwAreceson&latliorkassenger- train leaves Beading atfkoo..k.u imadmeturrie from Philadelphia at 5 00 P. , ' theabbee traltiontif daily, Su ndaya excepted. "A Stindilftraittlelliter POttaville at 7.30 A. I