Communications. For the Gazette. Customs of the Season. WHO WJLI BE TIIE NEXT VICTIM? Each anniversary has its victims for Bacchus Besides tho reeling multi tude who prostrate their intellects be fore the king of Alcohol, there are usu ally recorded deaths from intemper ance at such seasons. Out of the 'modern high places' devoted to his special service, immortal beings stag ger forth to perish by the way side or meet the last enemy upon beds of un consciousness. How awful the thought of meeting the Judge summoned out of a last debauch and revelry' How dreadful the idea of reeling into eter nity—of being cut off in the act of self! destruction ! Yet every season of fes | tivals record several such cases. This j and that one have been found cold in death from intoxication. Nothing j more is thought of the matter. The modern places of the Tipplers' Resort drive the same trade without compunc tion ; and as one class of victims dies off another class is ready to lake their place Fresh victims for the shrine of tho great desfmver are over ready From all ranks of theeommnnily these are furnished, and over the blasted re mains of many might be inscribed: "This is the grave of the drunkard." The alarming extent of degradation and crime that follow the use of spir ituous liquors, is a terrible blight upon the peopio of America. It is home in struction, the example of the parents, and by making impressions upon the child, imparling a full knowledge of the danger that follows the frequent use of ardent spirits, that is tho most potent to their salvation. There have been many good laws enacted in sev eral of the States to suppress its use, but they have partly been deprived-of their power, for want of proper instruc tion in the family circle Who 6kall be the next victim? Fath ers, mothers, the question is for you Shall it be that hopeful son, on whom you dote so fondly? or shall it be that lovely daughter, the present joy and pride of your heart? toil do not think it possible, or you could not initiate your offspring in tho use of the dan gerous cup. You could not, 1>3 T vour own example, show them the way to tho great Pandemonium. You could j not encourage them in the drinking customs of the passing seasons. "Be not deceived; evil communications cor rupt good manners;" and evil customs undermine morality. Many, who, like you.'oneo thought the danger of in temperance impossible, have lived to fall through tho seductions of the sub tie demon, or to see their dearest friends within the evils of its fatal net N e are appalled when wc read of the horrid sacrifices of idolatrous nations V e are amazed that any human being i could bo so debased as to prostrate ; himself before the destructive car of j Juggernaut; but alas, the monster of : intemperance is really destroying more victims annually in our gospel land than even the ponderous wheels ot the Indian Idol. Parents, beware ! of the seducing wiles ol the tempter ! Many as hopeful as yon have lived to , lay their children in the inebriate's grave, or have themselves went down ' in sorrow to the tomb, without the' hope ot meeting their loved ones at j the right hand of the Judge. Even admitting that the use of in-! toxicating drinks is lawful, is there benefit to be derived with the risk of bringing ruin upon your posterity? To those engaged in the traffic of strong drink the risk to themselves and their children is fearful. Count up the traders ot the bygonegeneration, and tell me how many such have sunk into a drunkard's grave? To be draft ed lor tho field of battle, and to perish in tho ranks of war, is a thousand | times more desirable than to have tho biuin poisoned, the intellect destroyed, j the moral senses obliterated, the heart! divested ot affections, and the whole soul debased beneath even the beasts I that perish. Could the trader in strong drink only follow the course of those victims, whom, in the way of business, be has helped on to perdition; could he too the tears that bedew their paths; ! could he hear the cry of wives and ! children, ruined for time, and neglect 1 iul in regard to eternity; could he feci tho pangs of remorse in the drunkard's i soul, which seem as if tho torments of' perdition were transferred to earth- ' could he lift the veil and lakeoue look upon the condition of lost souls in ev er las ting burnings, who have perished through intcmperanco—would he dare ! to de.ii out, as he does, the destroying elemet tto his fellow men ? Wo think ! it impossible for a Christian to do so ! Would ho not blush to look the Re deemer of men in the face, or to seek an interest in his blood, while decora-! ting tho shrine, and preparing the ahar, where so many victims are peri 1 odicaily immolated 1 How dangerous to be 'partakers in other men's sins.' j it is unsafe to deal out intoxicating liquors to any one in tho way of trade or friendship. We do not insinuate that such have any idea of increasing the dark catalogue of drunkards. We do not suppose for a moment you I would identify yourself with those, whom the prophet denounces, saying, , , u " Lo ilitn that giveth his neigh bor'drink, thai putteth thebottleto him and makeh ii m drunken also.' But such isl the pe version of the ideas of friendship and generosity, that m-inv without thinking of the lay a snare for tho infirmities of their! fellows. At the time of Festivals how i many became intoxicated, through the customs of each one lor whom any pieco of service is done, or upon whom a call ot friendship is made? Other friends do the same thing with the same motives and feelings. Yet the result is, that the multiplied acts of seeming kindness produce intoxica tion, and occasional tasting cause a craving for spirits—intemperate use spirits brings death and eternal destruc tion. Any one might shudder at the thought of doing personally what is effectually done by many; yet each one taking part in furnishing the temp tation and tho means by which the final, fatal catastrophe is reached. Let it not be forgoten that the Sixth Commandment requireth all lawful en deavors to preserve our own life and the life of others, while it forbids what soever tendeth to the taking away of the lite of our neighbor. Does it not become all Christians to avoid the dan ger of incurring this guilt? The ous toms of the seasons are very ensnaring. Tho habits of society aro such as to foster intemperance. But the ques tion, " Who shall be the next victim f" ought to lead all to the renunciation of those customs by which victims are continually furnished. As we know not what a day or an hour may bring forth, let us hear tho warning voice of our Lord, " Take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be over charged with surfeiting and drunken ness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares." Luke: 21. 34. I)R. R. A. SIMPSON, Liverpool, Perry Co., Pa. JB O I 3? IE S _ Orange Alil/e. —Take two dozen large ripe oranges. Cut them in two; re move tho seeds; and squeeze the juice into a very large and clean stone jar. Never tiso earthen ware, to hold any thing acid, as the lead glazing may produce the most deleterious effects.— Have ready four pounds of the finest loaf-sugar, dissolved in a gallon of the best rum or brandy. Pour it into the jar that contains the orange juica;"stir the mixture well, and add the yellow rind of the oranges, cut into little slips. Cover the jar, and let it stand four days; stirring it frequently. Then take a gallon of new, unskimmed miik, (the morning's milk of that day,) boil it, and when it has como to a hard 'boil, pour it, hot, into the mixture.— Cover it closelj-, and let it stand till it gets quite cold. Then strain it into another vessel, through a lincu jelly bag. Bottle it immediately, and seal the corks. It improves by keeping, and will continue good for many years. To use it, mix a sufficient quantity in a tumbler, with ieo water; or take it, undiluted, in a small cordial glass Orange Syrup. —Take large fine ripe oranges, with smooth thin rinds, and roll each orange under your hand upon the tablo to increase the juice. Set a very clean sieve upon a large bowl, and cut the oranges over it; first halving them, and then notching each half to lot out as much juice as possible when squeezing them. Press them with all your strength in a wooden squeezer, lotting the juice drain through the sieve into the bowl. To each pint of juice allow a pourdand a half (a quart and a pint) of tho best double-refined loaf sugar broken up. Put the sugar into a preserving kettle ; pour the juice upon it; cover it, and let it stand till all the sugar is quite soft, and can be easily mixed with the juice Next set the kettle over a moderate fire that has no blaze or smoke, and boil it slowly; skimming it carefully till the scum ceases to rise. Then take it off, re move the syrup from the kettle, and when it is milk-warm, put it into very clean bottles, (new ones will be best. N cork them tightly, and seal tho corks Keep it in a dry, cool place. It is very fine for flavoringcakes, puddings,sweet sauces, &c. Or for mixing with ice water as a pleasant beverage. Also for ice-cream or water-ice, when oran ges are not to be had. Or for mixing with powdered sugar to make the con fection called orango-drops. Some persons, to increase the strength of orange syrup, add the yellow rind of the oranges grated on lumps of the su gar This will do very well if the syr up is to be used up soon. But by long keeping, the peel will give it a very disagreeable taste and odor, resem bling turpentine; unfitting it for all purposes. Vernon syrup may be made as above. To this the addition of tho yellow rind of tho lemons grated on sugar will be an improvement, as lemon rind never acquires a turpentine tuste. 1807. NEW GOODS! AT NATHANIEL KENNEDY'S stoue, In the Odd Fellows' wv Druggists generally. mar27-6m* The Great ffll.HU! IIOIEIII AND PAIN EXTERMINATOR!! PARKER'S KING OF OIL Will Cure Cuts. PARKER'S KING OF OIL Will Cure Sprains. PARKER'S KING OF OIL Will Cure Bruises. PARKER'S KING OF OIL Will Cure Wounds. PARKER'S KING OF OIL Will Cure Poll Evil. PARKER'S KING OF OIL Will Cure Scratches. PARKER'S KING OF OIL Will Cure Frosted Feet. PARKER'S KING OFjOIL Will Cure Rheumatism. Thousands have used "PARKER'S KING OF OIL" and can testify to its efficacy. Everybody should have " PARKER'S KING OF OIL." "PARKER'S KING OF OIL" is ac knowledged by all to be the BEST in the MARKET. Prepared by T. D. PARKER, LEWISTOWN, PENN'A. Apr 3, RING'S fjgff GRAY HAIR. ' This is the Ambuosia that Ring made. Th )g 'Core that lay wjM fin In the Ajibkosia that Ring miu. ST This Is the Man who was bald aad A Who now has ravrn locks, they say. r He used the Core that lay h In the Ambrosia that King made. This Is the Maiden, handsome and Who married the man once bald and ni Who now has raven locks, they say. jfe lie used the Ambkosia that King tThls Is the Parson, who, by the way. Married the maiden, handsome ana To the man once bald and gray, But who now has raven locks, they Because he used the Cure that lay In the Ambeosia that King made. KaSHS") This is the Bell that rings away ( m£c\ To arouse the people sad and gay r Unto "'is fart, which lu re does lay— lf y° H Would not he bald or gray, 'HE AMV&OSIA that Iling node. L M.TU3BS & CO., PROPRIETORS, PETCRBQRO', N.H. For sale by Cbas. Ritz. Lewistown.- ap24-Cra TO THE LADIES. THE CIRAGE FRANCAIS, OR FRENCH I>RESSI\G for Ladies and Children's Boots and Shoes that have become red, or rusty and rough by wear ing. They are restored to a perfect and permanent black, with as much lustre as when new, leaving the leather soft and pliable, and what is of great importance to the ladies it will not rub off when wet and soil the skirts. Traveling bags, kid gloves, trunks, carriage tops, and fine harness are made to look as good as new. Ladies and Children can dress their owii boots and shoes without soiling their hands. Try one l>ottle, and you will nev er be without a supply in the house. For sale by, J. A. & W. R. McKEE, in Odd Fellows' Hall, cor. Market and Dorcas sts., Lewistown. octlTtf GJ.OOD fLAS at reduced prices, §I.OO, I $1.60 and SI.BO cents per pound t m * rlß A. FELIX'S. FREE EXHIBITION AT atOTJ'S IHJO 321)313, THE undersigned has constantly on hand X (and is daily adding something new) all kinds of C^OiCE>CSi£2Jaa.EK2333 9 # such as Self Raising and Family Flour; Sugar, white and hrown; Coffee, different kinds; Lovering's and other Syrups; Baking Molasses, the very best; Tea. the best quality; Salt, coarse and tine; Fruit, dried and canned; Smoked Meat, Coal Oil, Pepper, Cinnamon, Cloves. Allspice. Nutmegs. Maee, (linger. Crackers, Cheese, Ctder, Cider Vtnegar, Potatoes. Butter. Eggs. Starch, Concentrated Lye. Ore m Tartar, Soda, Ac. FISH, White Fish, Shnd Mackerel, Cod Fish, Labrador, Lake and Scotch Herring. Azumea Baking Powder, the best in market—it requires only half the quantity of any oilier, and is cheaper. CONFECTIONERY. Raisins, Figs. Dates.Citron. Peanuts, Fiiberts.Almonds, Walnuts. Butternuts and Pecan Nuts; Oranges. Lem ons. Apples, French and Common Candy, Cakes of all kinds, etc., etc., etc. TOYS—TIN, WOODEN ANP CHINA, Fancy Boxes and Baskets; Dolls, large and small; Portmanteaus, to suit all who need them; Pocket Knives in great variety. A large assortment of PERFUMERY, FANCY SOAP, HAIR OILS, &C. CHEWING & SMOKING TOBACCO, and always on hand. NOTICE TO FARMERS AND COUNTRT PEOPLE. We want to buy, for which we will pay the Highest market price, any quantity of HAMS, BUTTER, SHOULDERS, EGGS, BACON, BEANS, LARD, POTATOES, DRIED FRUIT, TALLOW, and all other kinds of country produce. Any person wishing to buv cheap should give him a call, as he will not be undersold. Rememoer the store is on Market street, between Blymyers" and Kitz's Stores. Lewistown, May 1,1567. DAVID GROVE. New Stock of Hats, Caps, &c, "W. 0-. 2CLIUO-EB., Market St., next Door to John Kennedy's, Kllas< just received from —, New Yurie and Philadel- lßf j pbia, the most extenaiv<> ■SjjSgig'. stuck and cumpiete assort rnent of 2-=-£SSA(2S3 (£35 Q2i3A2pS3 ever exhibited iD this place, which will be dis posed of at such prices as to defy competition, and which he invites everybody to call and examine, as he is satisfied that his stock can not fail to please. For the Ornish he has constantly on hand, or will make to order, bats to their taste of any required size or brim, at prices which cannot fail be satisfactory. Country Merchants will find it to their ad vantage to give him a call, as a liberal deduc tion will be made to wholesale purchasers. Don't forget the place, next door to John Kennedy's Store and nearly opposite the Odd Fe lows' Ilall. niay XISKA3CQTJTLLAS SEMIISTARY. rpiIIS Institution, formerly the proper -L tv of S. Z. Sharp, and lately purchas ed by M. Mohler, Co. Supt. of Mifflin co.. has been thoroughly renovated andrefur | nished. The water pipes have been relaid i to the building, and other improvements i made, so as to make it one of the most desirable Institutions in the opuntry. a teachers' class will be formed at the'open | ing of the session and will be continued throughout. The summer session opens on AVednes day, April 10th, 1867, and continues I twenty weeks. • TERMS Tuition, boarding, light and | furnished rooms, per session, $90.00. Those desiring admittance should apply ; early. For further particulars, address MARTIN MOIILEIt, Prin. Lewistown, Pa., until March 20th | f6 after which at Kishacoquilias P. 'o. AFFLICTED! EWIHKSIS sEcaiaiii I ■yrj'liEN hy the use of DR. JOfNVILLE'S Ft IXIR >' ouc ? n < ured permanently and atatriflinircost the astonishing success which has attended this I invaluable medicine for Physical and Nervous Weak- I ness, General Debility and Prostration, Loss of Mils °V or t >ot '' n cy, or an jof the consequences of youthful indiscretion, renders it the most valuable [ preparation ever discovered. Ii will remove all nervous affections, depression, excitement, incapacity to study or business, loss of memory, confusion, thoughtsof self destruction, fears ot insanity. 4c. It will restore the appetite, renew the health of those who have destroyed it by sensual ex cess or evil practices, i 1 oung Men. be humbugged no more bv'-Onack Doctors and ignorant practitioner*, but send with,.n j delay for the El.xir.ani l at once o hea I and happiness, A Perfect Cure is Guaranteed in eve . ry instance. Prme sl, or four bottles tooneaddre". 13 ALSO, Dr. JOINVILLE'SSPECIFIC PILLS.for the speedy' and permanent cure of Gonorrhea Uo V!! thral Discharges, Gravel. Stricture and aii jof the Kidneys and Pladder Cu r e. "ffectLd on,, one to hve days. Thev are pre pared fromJj, °, r o!" extracts that are harmless on the system an? nauseate the stomach or impregnate the breath No j change of diet is necessary while usimr ,I, No 1 tlieir action in any manner interfere with 1u! , pursuits. Price, $1 per box. trule Wlth business Either ot the above-mentioned articles *oti k to any address, elosaly sealed" and ht T\ or express, on receipt of price. Address all or 1 "J mm, BERGE Jh *cWSfit Bto I rtbfl-ly No. River Street, Troy, N. V. OR. MARTIN'S All kinds of DRUGS AND PATENT MEDICI' VI7 ARRANT ED PURE, con | V V hand, Shoulder Braces. Trnsse Abdominal Supporters procured from most reliable manufacturers, ordere ' the patient at a small per ventage. I would more especially call the atte niers and Farriers to my EXOEL SI O R C j]? for cuts, wounds, bruises, old sores, scratches, almost all the external diseives incident to ti A Iso. a most reliable cure for frosted feet. Patients affected with chronic diseases will secure the most careful and correct examination, and will t>e treated as successfully as their diseases will possibly admit. N<> charge for examination or advice. Hours of consultation fretn 9 o'clock, a. m., to 4 o'clock, p. m r. MARTIN, M. D. Lewistown, March 20,1867 —tf Great Excitement at the Post Office, ON account of the new arrival of Boots and Shoes, at greatly reduced prices. The undersigned would lespeetfully inform the public that he has just arrived from the eastern cities with a large assortment of BOOTS, SHOES AM) GAITERS, consisting of Ladies', Gentlemen's and O.i'dren' Wear, which he has purchased at "come down" pi ces. He is now prepared to sell cheaper than th. cheapest, for cash. Also, constantly on hand a !arg assortment of horne-inade work, which is manufac tured under his own supervision, and of the best ma terial and wo.rkmanship. Boots and Shoes made to order at short notice. Repairing done in the neatest manner. Call at the Post Office,* and examine for yourselves. W. C. THORNBLRG. Lewistown, May 23,1866-v. PRICES DOWN ONCE MORE. THE undersigned has a large stock of both I Home-made and Eastern manufactured Boots and "bioes, which he offers at prices lower than he has sold for four years : "eu's thick, d. Boots, warranted, from $2.75 to 5.00. " Kip. " • " • 400 to 6.00. Calf. " " extra 4.50 to 6 00. Boys Boots. loo 3 to ,o. Men s thick Brogans. double-soled. 2.00 to 2.'0. Men's split •• warranted very bad, IK . Boys' Shoes, price ranging from 1.25 to 2.25. As the taxes are to be reduced again on the first day of August, it ai*-*> enables us to reduce our nrices. HOME-MADE "WORK of all kinds made to order at reduced prices. So come on boys and gir! and examine for yourselves. ' • Trunks, \ a list s and Carpet Bags kept on hand. Gentlemen will bear in mind that no goods will be given out unless paid for. and if re turned in good order, the money will be returned, if requested. But when goods have been soiled or worn, they will not be taken back—please bear this in mind—as some folks think that wearing for a short time don't injure the sale of them altcrwards au S l tf BILLY JOHNSON. NEW ARRIVALS. 1) I*. LOOP is receiving new goods every week, di if L c< * ft'im 'Hp eastern factory, and is prepared to sell Boots cheaper than the cheapest, haying a large assortment of all sizes and styles. Men's Boots from $3 50 to 5 no U : > y s ' 2 50 to 3 50. , , 200to 2 50. Children s 1 25 to 2 00. A good assortment of homemade work on hand and constantly making to order all the latest sty les THE PATENT BOOTS are now creating a great excitement, and all who wis: to have a pair of those pleasant boots can be accom modated at short notice. Call at the old stand. p. p. LOOP. NEW STOCK. The subscriber has just received and will M I keep on hand a select stock of Men's, Bovs' I AJ anil Aouth's Boots. Ladies', Misses and Chil- Boots and Shoes of various kinds and styles, to which he would invite the attention of his fi lends and the public generally. As it is his intention NOT TO BE UNDERSOLD by any dealer in the county, those in need of winter boots or shoes are invited to call and examine the above stock, which will be sold at very small profits, but for cash only, at the sign of the Bio SHOE, next !>' a few stitci.es it durabfr raD ' ° r raveU but re mains firm and theseam k bw°.h h - <:r miK ' ,lines * hese fasten bothendsof a W \ lh