/- t -.-y - OL • XIV LANCASTER MnMA!ffefiill eialmetteD-Evsar vetemm,-im EIS:U.I4'p BY OE 04 , S&ND14111110216 , -• flussdarprton.--Two Dollars, per : aansurr. 'payable. in TWIG:. No subeeription, discon tinned arresr ages are paid, unless at the option orshe_Edttor. Anviarntenzars.—ildvertleementi, not exceeding one square, (12 lines,) wilt - be - Inserted three thee - s l'or one dollar, and twenty-five cents thr , each additional laser lioca✓. Shots or gneaterleingth in:proportion. Jos, fVnurcpt-.413.0114 Lthxid MILE; Toatersr.PaLephlets, rea)43l!ii ac, Ac. ezePated•withAlcoliricS 0n4104.. ..i) , IY , FRIEND OF O THER DAYS ' How .X.Y'friend of other days! sweet Those siniple words, tome ! : Revealing misny,s treasure stored. In blissful mamilY Lwikeribig visions of the past— Bright hours when thou wart nigh, When hope a soft effulgence cast ~, *thwart life's cloudless sky. Dear friend of other days, when this • 'Time wearied heart was light, ' • When swiftly flew the gladsome hours, And life was calm , and bright • But now my lonely spirit grieves • For that kind look and tone, • And sunny smiled thy lips that wreathed • In happy hours agone. Fair friend. of other days, methinks I see thee as of yore— Thy silver laugh in fancy's dream Binge loudly as before; And, thejnire sunlit of the soul That lit thy soft, dark eye Still holds my heart in sweet control, As erst when thou wart nigh. True friend of other days, alas ! Thy absence I deplore; And, knowing thou art far away, I love thee still the more And oft my bosom' heaves the sigh When thy dear form appears— The fairest star in Mem'ry's sky, Seen through a cloud of Uwe. Sweet friend of other days, may love And peace thy path embower With flow're as radiant as the dawn Of Spring's first rosy hour! And when life's pilgrimage is done, Then may'et thou sing God's praise, With seraphs, round the Eternal Throne, My friend of other days! THE OLD HOUSE CLOCK. Oh the old, old clock, of the household stook, Was the brightest thing and neatest; Ita,haode, though old, bad a touch of gold, Audits chime rang still the sweetest. 'Twas a monitor, too, though its words werifew, Yet they lived, though nations altered; And its voice, strong, warned old and young, When the voice of friendship faltered : "Tick, tick," it said—"quick, quick, to bed— For ten I've given warning; Up, up, and go, or else, you know, You'll never rise soon in the morning." A friendly voice was in that old, old clock, As it stood in the corner smiling, And blessed the time with a merry chime, The wintry hours beguiling; But a cross old voice was that tiresome cloak, As it called at daybreak boldly, When the dawn looked grey o'er the misty way, And the early air blew coldly : "Tick, tick," it said—"quick, out of bed, For five I've given warning; You'll never have health, you'll never get wealth, Unless you're up in the morning." TALE OF A HANDKERCHIEF. 1 beg your pardon !' - Excuse me, sir !' The first speaker was a fashionably dressed young man, and his interlocutor a beautiful young lady. Their situation was the most embarrassing in the world, for as the gentleman turned the corner of a street, he had been unexpectedly confront ed by the fair damsel. After a succes sion of desperate efforts to pass each other which only resulted in various disagreea ble collisions, and mutual attractions and repulsions analagous to the manoeuvres of two electrified pith balls, they had come c a stand-still. The blush on 't he lady's cheek, although deep and rich as the crimson on a sunset cloud, was nearly equalled by the corresponding hue of the gentleman's face. One last, despairing movement on his part to pass his lovely antagonist, was unfortunately seodnded by a simultaneous endeavor on hers ; and perceiving almost irrepressible !mirth on the countenance of his companion, who stood a few feet distant to watch the issue of the rencontre, the gentleman raised his hat from his head, and, marching at right angles directly to the curbstone, gave utterance to the above ejaculation, which elicited its fellow from the rosy lips of the young lady. With a bow and a glance from her bright eyes of mingled amusement and vexation, she availed her self of his retreat, and passed '61:1, enter ing a shop a short distance below. Our hero oast his eyes behind him as she went by ; and, noticing that she had dropped her handkerchief, he hastily picked it up, and was on the point of following her to return it, when, observing a name in one corner, he paused, coolly pocketed the delicate mouchoir, and rejoined his com panion. The latter received him with mock gravity, while merriment evidently filled his soul to the very brim. Bravo !' was his salutation. 4 Ralph, you are in luck to-day I envy you your tete-a-tete with so charming a neighbor.— 'Pon honor, now, don't waste your kisses in private on that handkerchief ; without doubt, it was a fair prisoner of war ; but be magnanimous, and give it to me. It shall be framed in magnificent style, and receive my profoundest adoration.' 1 should like to gag you with it, Harry,' retorted his irritated friend. ' Could not you have had sense enough not to stand grinning, while I was all in a perspiration with frantic efforts to get out of my scrape 1 You haven't as much heart as a rotten pear, Harry.' 4 And you have not as much sweetness as a premature crab-apple, Ralph,' replied the imperturliable Harry. Oh, thatpar tial judge, Fortune, if she had onry put me in your shoes!' I wish she had,' exclaimed Ralph, ve hemently. I should like to know if anything can set your cool blood afire.— You are the most phlegmatic —' 'Phew!' said Harry, draw it mild ; I left my Johnson at home 'this morning.— But are not the sweet divinities so en chanting on close inspection, eh V. Confound you,' cried his friend, in a towering passion ; it's the third time I've made a fool of myself before her, and she's a splendid girl, by Jove !' 'Aba, an old love, is she?' chuckled Harry. What a romantic rendezvous you chose ! The raging mildness of a midday sun shed ineffable fragrance on the pellucid glade where Damon and Amaryllis—' c Don't, don't!' expostulated poor Ralph, in a wild appeal to his pitiless tormentor. What do you want to cut a fellow up so for, Harry ? If you must know where I have seen her, I'll tell you, just to• put a stopper in the bunghole of that barrel of nonsense which you call your head:- The day before yesterday I was descending from the Exhibition, and got among a bevy of ladies, whose abrinamit crinoline nearly extinguished me. I was devoting the energy of my nature to the one object of reducing myself to the leaitii . pciielbfe ` compass, and was cOrtr grai , tiihating thyself on never •hiVini: felt y • .r quite so small before, when, unfortunate- . ly missing a step, I only saved myself from diving headlong into that sea-of beauty byinvoluntarily clapping my hand on - the talma Wore' me. At the 'same. time I was conscious of a mysterious entanglement Of my foot, and a simulta neous noise of silk that set all my teeth on edge for an hour afterwards. My fair supporter turned round in wonder and astonishment at my audacity, and gathered up her torn dress in stately reserve, while I'stammered out inY apologies as well as I could. But the, titters that greeted my ears on every side made me-endure agonies untold, until I escaped from the press, and vanished. • Well, that was bad enough ; but my second rencontre was twice as ex cruciating. Yesterday afternoon I was going out to dine with a friend at Brixton, and as I was somewhat belated, I hailed an omnibus to save time. The driver rolled his clumsy vehicle near the pavement, and I began to ascend the steps ; but before had reached the only seat still vacant, the impudent blackguard whipped up his horses, thereby giving the whole convey ance a sudden lurch to. one side. I clutched convulsively at the strap above; and as I found I had lost my balance beyond recovery, endeavored to steer my . - self into the blessed little harbor I men tioned without involving my neighbors in my own distress. But with a glance as quick as lightning I measured the distance between the seat and my own awkward carcass, and perceived it was impracticable; with a shuddering presentiment I shot a momentary look at the lady towards whom I was helplessly gravitating, and imagine my chagrin at recognizing the injured princess of the day before. Of course it was only the infintesimal fraction of a second that I hovered in. mid-air, but during that period mortification ran riot in my luckless breast ; the next .instant a fall—a little shriek—a roar of laughter— .and I was picking myself up from the lady's lap, and begging pardons enough to reprieve all the criminals in Christendom. But my emotions were too much for me ; I could not look the lady in the face, and if I chanced to turn my eyes towards any one of the other passengers, an unmistak able smile curled the corners of their month. They were amusing themselves at my cost, and I could not resent it; so seizing the first opportunity, when the crazy old thing stopped to put down a passenger, I made my exit from the in fernal old cart as quickly as possible. And now,' exclaimed the poor fellow, with a comical, yet lugubrious expression of the face, lam going to-morrow to hunt up this lovely incognita, and return her handkerchief. If rencontre number four is not better than the others, I'll go a swimming in a tank of sulphuric acid.' So I would,' returned the sympathising Harry ; I'll fish for your body afterwards and bait my hook with Celia's handker shief ; dead or alive, you will snap at it. But if you return the dainty article, tie your heart up in it, and label the parcel, To the adorable Celia,' for one is as much her property as the other.' Yon are an unregenerate pagan, Har ry,' replied the young man reddening ; 'lf you had the sensibility of a boiled lobster, you would know that self-respect requires me to exculpate myself in her eyes, and—and—" Oh, I understand,' interrupted Harry, taking leave of his companion at the corner of a street ; I appreciate the delicacy of your sentiments.. But take my advice, be sure to conciliate mamma, and don't for get to send your humble obedient his share of the cake. Adieu, mon ami—vive l'amour !" Confound the scamp,' muttered Ralph, half nettled and half pleased at his friend's raillery : 'some day I will be even with him. But you might do worse, after all, Ralph Barker; she's a magnificent girl. Pshaw ! when a man begins to be a fool; there is no stopping. I wish I had given back her handkerchief at the time; let me look at it again.' With these words he produced the arti cle in question, and scrutinized it thor oughly ; in one corner was written, in a delicate female hand, Isabelle Barton' Having satisfied himself that he had read the name accurately, lie repeated it to himself several times, and mentally re solved that he would see its beautiful owner again before sunset. The afternoon, accordingly, found him strolling about Brixton, inquiring for the residence of Mr. Harton. Several unsuc cessful attempts to discover the nest of his bird-of-paradise were at last followed by one more agreeable to his wishes ; and more than . half - distrusting his unusual method of seeking a lady's acquaintance, he approached a large, handsome mansion, situated on a little eminence, with a taste fully arranged garden in front. He was perfectly conscious that etiquette would hold up her hands in horror at the idea of his not being formally introduced ; but he reflected that faint heart nevqr won fair lady,' and mentally snapped his fingers in etiquette's face: _ He rang the bell, and presently a page appeared.' 6 Is Miss Halton at home V he asked Yes, sir ; will you step in V replied the buttons, civilly. g What name shall I say The young man',B heart beat like a steam engine at. the thought of his own audacity. Be so kind as to take np my card, and say that Mr. Barker requests to see Miss }Tutor!. a few moments.' The page ushered him into the drawing room, which was empty, and disappeared. Ralph braced himself for the coming' in terview. After a short delay, which seemed to• him like the interval between the condemnation and execution of a criminal, the door opened, and the beautiful Isabella entered the apartment. Without mani festing any surprise at 'such an unusual visit, she politely motioned him to a chair, and seated herself :at some distance from him, awaited the announcement of his . - errand. 4 I must request your ind /Us Horton,' said Ralph, with perfect outward self-possession, although inwardly he oom_ pletely realized the' strangeness of hie position, for having taken - so great 'it liberty to call upon you persoeally, with-, out ever having had the honor of an intro.: auction. My object is, simply , to return a handkerchief which up in On street, bearing your name.' I Might have returned it to you without intruding upon your leisure; but I'trust,Yint will" pardon thetreedoni' I have' - ventlikeiii to uses 'in order to apologise mare onaiplettilY4Tor what must have seemed , -so tnuoti rudeness:, !..Byt.somo e straw fatilityfr'i Ttisx: ooußTaFois TEI mow psoanisomi minim LABOR, LANCASTER. CITY, PA., 1 LIESD-AY MORNING-, MAY 21, _lB6l. _ . have three times_cmmed you great annoy ance, although nothing could hive been farther from 'my wishes. I beg you to believe that I deeply regret my own awkwardness, and aur most sincerely sorry ever to have place& you in such ember rassing.tituations.' • Indeed, Me. Barker,' replied the beau tiful girl, with a pleasant and cordial smile upon her features, 'I beg you never to think of it again ; - I assure you, you greatly exaggerate the importance "of such trifles, which require no apology at all. I am extremely sorry you have taken the trouble to come su far merely In restore a handkerchief which I was ignorant I had lost until you mentioned the fact. At. the conclusion ofhis little speech (which 'we hardly think ilia an eitewpore effort,) and daring Miss Harem's reply to it, Ralph had been searching his pockets for the lost article, and picture the in tensity of hie chagrin and mortification as the truth came upon him like an avalanche, that he had left it behind ! Isabelle in stantaneously divined the real state of the case; she saw the blood rush to his face reddening it to the roots of- his hair, and swiftly retreat, leaving it pallid as marble. If she had not perceived the real distress of the young man's mind, the incongruity and absurdity of the whole matter *onld have overpowered her self-control ; but her quick sympathy with all kinds of suffering took away every inclination to laugh. Ralph at last spoke, with a forced smile upon his countenance and a voice trembling in spite of himself. 4 It may seem, perhaps, a premeditated insult, Miss Horton, when 1 tell yob that the handkerchief I thought I had with me has been left behind by some careless mis take of, my own. I have once again made myself ridiculous in your eyes, but I promise you this shall be the last time.— Your property shall be sent immediately by post; if I had no other motive than simply to vindicate my own sincerity, I should be concerned to see it restored.— If yon will only have the same charity for my last misfortune which you have so gen erously expressed for its predecessors, I will take pains never to need the same in dulgence a fifth time.'. So saying, he took up his bat and rose go, but Isabelle eagerly beckoned him ' Do not feel so keenly about a mere nothing, I entreat you, Mr. Barker,' she said, with genuine kindness in her large, beautiful eyes, I shall never forgive my self for having been the innocent cause of so much chagrin, if you persist in viewing this idle matter through a microscope.— Pray laugh at the whole affair with me, for we have' both been equally placed in a ridiculous light; and, believe me, it is true wisdom not to waste feeling on such undeserving objects as little mistakes and accidents.' The unaffected kindness of her tone and manner went to poor Ralph's heart, and, as we often feel more gratitude for little favors than for great, he felt that her beauty was the least of her charms ; for it was only the transparent veil through which shone her true womanly nature in all its loveliness. As he again rose to go, she extended her hand towards him ; he took it in his own, and, bowing his head, was on the point of imprinting a kiss upon the white taper fingers, when the door suddenly opened, and Mr. Hatton entered. Isabelle hastily withdrew her band, and, coloring deeply, said to her father, Let me introduce you to Mr. Barker, papa.' The large, stout gentleman advanced and, offering his hand, said, with a pene trating glance in the young man's face, I am always glad to welcome my daugh ter's friends ; how do you do, Mr. Bar ker Ralph stammered out something about the weather, and was evidently in no little confusion, when Isabelle came to his res cue, and said with quiet self possession, Mr. Barker found my handkerchief in the street, papa, and was so kind as to come on purpose to restore it. I feel very much obliged to , him, indeed, for his politeness.' Barker, Barker,' said Mr. Barton, re peating the name abstractly (he saw there was embarrassment on both sides, and having unlimited confidence in his daugh ter, wished to extricate them from it,) an old schooMellow of mine was named Bar ker—Ralph James Barker. Perhaps you are a relation of his, sir.' That was my father's name, sir,' an swered Ralph, internally thanking the old gentleman for hie tact ; but he died sev eral years ago. Then upon my word,' said Mr. Harton, warmly, tit is the luckiest chance in the world that brought you here, Mr. Barker. Your father and I were friends of long standing, and for years and years we cor responded together; bat after I went to Calcutta, I suddenly ceased to hear from him and never knew where he was, or what had become of him. You must stop and dine with us this evening ; ' I have a hundred questions to ask. I might have known you were Ralph's, son,' he added, looking in the young man's face ; same eyes, same hair, same everything. Well, well, it will be my turn next.' And with these words the old gentleman left the room. The two young folks remained in silence for some time: - Ralph at last broke the pause, saying, May I consider that I have Miss Harton's permission to remain as well as her father's?' . , 41. shall always welcome my father's friends,' she answered evasively, and a little distantly, adding in a more cordial tone, ;d am sure nothing has happened to make your visit other than acceptable.— Besides,' she continued, a little misehieV ously, , when you next call, you may as well bring my handkerchief yourself, in stead of sending it.' Having thus seen our hero fairly launch ed on the , course of true love, we will hope that it 4 ran smooth' for the future, and that the little ripples at its commence ment were not prophetic of subsequent matrimonial storms; One thing is certain, and that is, that about a year after, the Times contained the - following notice : , s:May 11th, at St, Matthew's, Brixton, by the Rev. Alfred Coupler, D., D., Ralph, Barker, Esq., of the Middle Temple, to Isabelle ' 'daughter of Frederick Herten, Esq., ofl3uehey Hill, Brixton? ~. It may; te interesting to - add that Rarpli's ,groomsman on the occasion . was Mr:•'Hentt Livingstone, tind, after the, 'fiereflOonY was 'over ; he was . oveiheeid to whititier itt --tlin bildegiOOtee‘ ear: ' I say Biltilii if you fuid itirfixioris 'haiidkeiildefe s e ra emi.vne i swfili rp ci ttP.,:4 -.t . ry• ' ~ :, t i ..3 , - NEVER. COMM BUT.ONE. I have finished it, ihn letter,' Thatirill tell him he is free, Promthis hour and forever Be is nothing more tome . • And my heart feels lighter, gayer, Since the deed at but isdene— I will teach him that when courting Hs should never court bat one! Everybody im the village • Knows he's been a wooing me, And this Morning he war ruling With that saucy Annie Lee.. They'say be smiled upon her, As he cantered by her side, And I'll warrant yon he promised • • To make her soon his bride. But I hivi finished:it, the latter, • From this moment he is free— . He may tree her if he wants her, if he lirrueber more than me. He may go—it will not kill me T -- I would Say the seine, so there, „Tx Dhow it would, for flirting Is more than I can bear. It is twilight, and the evening That he said he'd visit me-- But no doubt he's now with Annie-- He msy otey there, too, for me! And as true as I am living, If heirver comes heromore, I will act as if we never, Never, never met before. It is time he should be coming, And rwonder if he will, If he does, I'll look so Boldly— What's that abadow on the hill? I,deolare out in. the twilight There is some one ooming near— Can it be? yes, 'tie his figure, Just as true as I am here! Now, I almost wish I'd written Not to him that he was free, For, perhaps,'twas but a story That he roe with Annie Lee. There he's doming through the gateway, I will meet him at the door, And I'll tell him still I love him, If he'll court Miss Lee no more ! Practical Jokes • We remember of hearing a story _of a fellow who aroused a venerable doctor about 12 o'olook one winter's night, and coming to the door coolly inquired Have you lost a knife, Mr. Brown?' No,' growled the victim. Well never mind,' said the wag. 'I thought I'd just call and inquire, for I found one yesterday. We thought that very coot, bat the fol lowing story of Neil McKinnon, a New York wag, surpasses in impudence any thing within our recollection. Read and judge for yourself. When the celebrated Copenhagen Jackson' was British Minister in this country, he resided in New York and occupied a house on Broad way. Neil one night at a late hour, in company with a bevy of rough riders, while passing• the house, noticed it was brilliantly illumina ted, and that several carriages were wait ing at the door. Holloa !' said the wag, what's going on at Jackson's 1' One of the company remarked- that Jackson had a party this evening. What !' exclaimed Neil ; Jackson have a party, and I not invited! I mast see to that.' So, stepping up to the door, he gave a ring which soon brought the servant out. I want to see the British Minister,' said Neil. You must call some other time,' said the servant, for he is now engaged at a game of whist, and must not be disturb ed.' 'Don't talk to me that way,' said Mc- Kinnon, g but go directly and tell the British Minister that I most see him im mediately on special business.' The servant obeyed, and delivered his message in so impressive a style ai to bring Mr. Jackson to the door forthwith. Well,' said Mr. Jackson, what can be your business with me at this time of night, which is so very urgent!' Are you Mr. Jackson ?' asked Neil Yes, sir, I am Mr. Jackson.' The„British Minister Yes, sir.' You have a party here to-night, I per ceive, Mr. Jackson.' Yes sir, I have a party.' A large party, I presume.' 'Yes sir, a large party.' Playing cards I understand 'l' Yes.' 0, well, said Neil, as I was passing I merely called to inquire, what's trumps.' Where Yankee Doodle Came From. B. F. Taylor, of the Chicago Journal, writes as follows in regard to Yankee Doodle : We have heard a traveler tell, when he was floating down some lazy river in the drowsy East,' how Yankee Doodle,.. inaccurately whistled by a boatman who had been all over the world, took him back home in a moment, as neither Hail Columbia' nor the g Star-Spangled Ban ner' could ; took him back home, and set him down on the orchard fence, under the lee of the old cider mill, with a knife in one hand and a pine stick 'in the other, mornidg light on his brow, and hope in his heart. And we believed the story ; for, without sentiment or sweetness, or anything we most esteem in music, there is something in the merry warble of Yan kee Doodle that will charm out of its hid ing place-the least lurking atom iof Yan kee spirit. And yet, after all, this idle little tune that has whistled round New England homes as common as the winds, is a veri table Don, and came from Spain, where they dance such a solemn thing as a min ute made, as we - are credibly informed, of a coupes, a high step and a balance ; Spain, where everything is so lofty and sonorous. We are sure Yankee Doodle must have moved a little merrier since it came to America. Open the atlas map of Spain, and glance along the northern border until you come to St. Sebastian, one of the keys of the kingdom, on the Bay,of Biscay.— Back of the indented coast bristle, like lines of bayonets, the serried ranks of the Pyrenees. Now in all these valleys and among these mountains, from Tolosa°, the, capital of Onipuzooa, many a league, to Oviedo, the capital of Asturias, the ,people sing—our Yankee Doodle ! They have nothing to say, to be sure, of the dandy,' nor the difficulty there was ,in seeing the town, there wire so many houses,' for the words they sing are Bas que, bat the music is as Yankee as guess.' Go into the Plaza of St. Sebastian on market days, as the American Vice-Con sul at that port' deelares,' when it is thronged with girls and women from all the regions 'round about, and you shall hear sung, and —hummed, and whistled, Our own veritable Xankee Doodle. Az - - coet . O4 after isnokhef,' no matter whence thai , from irun, or Telma, or Orduna, Or "regard, '' mid . ''they smile it Till ORSAiTIef mwMa,."--airwLiifmN. . . . question, and all know . Yankealiloodle.-- It is evidently _a mountain air of the Pyrenees, and a household tune. We.have no knowledge that the royal bands of the Castiliaii. Court ever play it, .or that it is the fashion in 'Caiiiier Toledo; but it is certainly quite at home along the Bay of Biscay. Some British tar, may be caught the air as he went' ashore on a market day,-carried it abroad, trolled it over in the dog watch, it proved contagious, and so he and shipmates carried it to . En gland 3 from the forectistle it went landward to the garrison; thence on; its, upward -way, from the Spanish peasant of the Pyrenees to the scarlet and gold laced gentry of the officer?' quarters. - - The rest of the journey is easily traced; it crossed the Atlantidin a soldier's head, and he launched it at the absurd fellow& that worked at hedging and ditching, not a great way from Boston, on a hot night in June, a number of years ago. It was a ridiculous tune to set any people to singing,; it was a good joke, and he perpe trated it, and the Yankee knew bow to take it. It proved to be worth as much to them as a shipment of trusty blades from Toledo. DIGGS' LAST CONQUEST. Matthias Diggs is a clerk in a fancy dry-goods store on Montgomery street. His hair is an emphatic auburn—his ene mies say it is red—and he always dresses in the extreme of fashion, if not always in the extreme of good taste, and cultivates a sickly growth of side-whiskers, so re markable in appearance as to suggest the ridiculous conceit that his hat is a squirrel cage, with the tails of a couple of the reddest of that species of animal hanging down in front of each ear. Diggs is a young man, but prides himself consider ably on his knowledge of the world—par tioulary of the female portion of it—and when he speaks of the frailty of the, sex —and his conversation usually tends in that direction—he generally takes the sins of half the community upon himself, with the intimation that his many triumphs in love have been the result rather of acci dent than of design. That he is danger ously handsome, is among the settled con victions of his soul, and he verily believes that were the ladies not afraid of him, they would follow him in a body through the streets. Almost every Sunday, reck less of broken hearts and ruined house holds, he walks slowly up and down the fashionable thoroughfares, swinging a gold_ headed rattan, and in a diminutive 'garotte' pinched to his throat with a red ribbon, looking as though be had strangled him self and was ascertaining how far he could walk before drawing his breath. But we have said enough in regard to his personal appearance. Rough as ,it is, the picture will doubtless be recognised by many of the ,Mirror's readers. About a month since, Diggs found a lady's belt and asold buckle in the street. The belt had broken where it had last beep perforated by the buckle, and the distance from the rent to the longest ex tremity indicated that the ' waist of the wearer must be exceedingly small in cir cumference. She is an angel,' thought Diggs, stuffing the belt in his pocket, and I will find the wearer.' His ideas of female beauty are exactly what might be expected from the manner in which he prepares him self for conquest. He is a sentimental, which poetic instinct ablnirs grossness and worships the weak and fragile in woman. Could he learn of a female whose waist was of the span of a claret-bottle, that grace alone would prostrate Diggs to the ear: h in adoration. Should he never marry, he will not feel that his wife is entirely worthy of him until she is wasted by cod aumption to the requisite fragility, and the chances are, that in the event of the failure of disease to bring about this happy physi cal result, he will test the efficacy of starvation. Diggs rushed to his room, and after try ing the belt upon the bed-post, wash pitcher," spittoon and stove-pipe, and at length discovering that it was exact in measure with the circumference of a lamp globe on the mantel, he dropped into a chair and fell asleep while in fancy con structing a woman around the glass which he had encircled with the dilapidated strip of satin. He told no one of his good fortune ; nor would he advertise and be crushed by having the treasure redeemed by a servant. He determined to wait until Heaven sent an owner or the police ar rested him for petit-larceny. One morn ing, about two weeks since, Diggs' brist ling hair rose straight upon his head in ex citement, as his eye caught an advertise ment for the missing article, offering a reward of five dollars for its recovery and requesting the finder to call at No. Stockton street. The Gods have done this !' reverently ejaculated Diggs. After spending quite two hours at his toilette, and gallantly preparing himself to surprise the wasp-- waisted owner of the buckle with an ap propriate offering, at four o'clock in the afternoon he started for her residence, throwing to the breeze as he passed the mingled perfumes of Araby and the North, and feeding upon fancies too delicious for reality. He found the number and rang the bell. A mulatto girl came to the door. If this is the place, I have a gold buckle belonging to some one in the house,' said Diggs, producing the article mention ed. Ah, yes, and this is the very buckle,' responded the delighted Degrees, taking it from his hand. She stepped into the parlor, leaving , Diggs standing in the door, and in a moment returned with a five dollar piece Ivhich she proffered in accordance with the' terms of 'the advertisement. Not a cent,' said Diggs, contemptuously ; re- I turn with the money _to your mistress, and tell her I would. see her, if agreeable,' 1- and he handed her a card, on which was written, with : a thousand flourishes, Matthias Diggs, Esq.'. The servant look ed wonderingly at WM, stammered, &Yes; sir,' and re-entered-.the parlor. He was requested to walk in. He did so, and a very qharming -lady b‘wed. and waited to learn his business. Her silence, consid ering the servioe he had done her, excited his sympathy-v—for he doubted not she was completely stunned by his personal appear ante.; He very considerately 'came to her assistance. - clt gives me unspeakable pleasure, madam, to be • able to restore the lost . jewel,' said Diggs. Allow me the eostaey of accompanying the restoration with the humble offering of a dozen brits antllP 3 handed the lady a little - piekage envelOPed in g ilt- e d ged paper '44.1.. 04 ribbon. He Beired low'it'd alaited the . result. Mich to `the lady' neither fell at - his - feet Wor. threw:he - tie* into his arms. - She simply looked at Diggs a moment, then at the package, then smiled and called the Servant, who was still in the hall. . Matilda,' said the mistress,: addressing the negreas, this is, the gentleman, I presume, to., whom you kro„indebted for the, rept:wary sof yoßr buckle. He wishes to add , to the ohligation you already owe him by preienting you with a dozen belts ; 11 and she handed thepiokateto the servant. I believe .I am corn _ et,' - cinitinued the ladf,"spitaking to Diggs, and courtesying very low, and very maliciously. 4 Why—yes—no—of course—that is— not .exactly—l rather thought—' stam mered Diggs, retreating backward towards the- hat-rack. However-r-4 right— good day, madam!' and be seized his tile and left, while a clear laugh followed him till he turned the corner. Poor Diggs ! California Mirror. MHE LANCASTER 'INTELLOICIENCER JOB PRINTING ESTABLLSHMENT, No. S NORTH DUKE STREET, 'LANCASTER, PA: The Jobbing Department bs.thoroughly tarnished with new and elegant type of every dwiriiition, and is tinder the charge of a 'practical and experienced Job Printer.— The Proprietors are prepared to PRINT CHECKS, , , NOTES, LEGAL BLANKS, CARDS AND CIRCULARS, BILL HEADS AND HANDBILLS, _ . - PROGRAMERS AND POSTERS; PAPER BOOKS AND . PAMPHLETS, . BALL. TICKETS A,ND_ INVITATIONS, PRINTING OOLORB AND PLAIN PRINTING, with neatness, accuracy and dispatch, on the most reasona ble terms, and in a manner not excelled by any establish ment in the city. . , ; Altip- Orders fnna a distance, by mail or otherwise, promptly attended to. Address GEO. SANDKRSON & SON. Inteillgencer Office, No. 8 North Duke street, Lancaster, Pa. Liros, eabsaallbera take pleasure In announcing that they" are now pre pared to mall liras) to,those who wish It, a copy of an im portant little work, by the late Dr. Brampton, entitled THE INVALID'S MEDICAL CONFIDANT," published for the benefit, anal as a warnitig.to young men and per sons who suffer from Nervous • Deldilty, Premature Decay, Au, A*. supplying 'the metaneof self cure. • Theyribiaer la irresistibly led to compare a useful life with an ignoble death. Reader, ices nets moment, but Bend your address for a copy of this little work. s ddrese the Pnbltehers. DR: JOHN 8. 013814 N 3 CO., ' spr 30 3m 16] , 64 and 66 John St., New York. TNC.O.IIP,ORA TX,D 1131.0 i HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY; • OF HARTFORD, CONN. CAPITAL AND ASSETS 5936.709.00 H. HUNTINGTON, President. P. 0. ALLYN, Secretary. Policies humeri and renewed; lessee equitably - adjusted and paid .ininiddiatay upon aatisfactory proofs, in. New 'York funds, by the undersigned, the.DULY AUTHORIZED AGENT. ' JAHES.BLACK, oil 23 ly 411 ' Agent for Lancaster Co. 1 1111 C.L AIR , 11. PERFUMER AND CHEMIST, N 0.334 NORTH SIXTH ST/IZZ; PHILADELPHIA. E. Mc:Manes NETT EXTRWTS YOE THE TOILET. E. McClain's Perfect. Love. E. McClain's Frangipanni. E. McClain'. KISS Me Quickly. E. McCialn's California Gold Drop.. E. McClain'. Rosebud. &c E. McClain's Vegetable Hair OIL E. McClain's Swpet Clover Hair Tonic. E. 'McClain'. Cocoanut Oil and Quince Seed. E. McCiaires Magnetic Soap. E. McClain'. Pure Palm Oil Soap. E. MoCiain'a Ilygela Cream Soap. E. McClain'. Shaving Cream. E McClain's Jenny Lind Cologne. E. McClain'. Frangipanni Cologne. E. McClain'. Teaberry Tooth Paste. • E. McClain's Peruvian Tooth Wash. E McVain's Peruvian Tooth Soap. E. McClain, .Agent for Sine's Cough Medicine. E. McClain, Dealer in Fancy and Toilet Articles. apr 16 4t 14 W ENT Z BR O S Call attention to their unrivalled stock of LADIES' DRESS GOODS, The latest style' and fabrics In the market NEW SPRING SHAWLS, BIELLAS, &C., From $l.OO to $15.00 CLOTHS AND SILK MANTLES AND DUSTERS, PARASOLS AND lISIBRELLAB WHITE GOODS OF EVERY VARIETY N. W. Collars and Sleeves New Style Setts, Malt.* Lacs Collars, Lo., Ac MEN'S AND BOYS' WEAR, ALL AT TEE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES, FOR RAPID SALES, apr 30 tf 16] East Bing and Centre Square BRIGADIER GENERAL'S 0771(III, Lancaster, April 19. 1881. XTOTICE..-The undersigned hereby an. nounces that books are open at the - Heyetone Hotel, in North Queen street in this city, to organize cavalry corn parties to offer their services to the General Government. He would further recommend that all patriotic citizens at once enrol themselves into companies, each 78 men, and report to the undersigned, when he will at once have the proper officers to organize them. It is more than probable that a re - quisition will be Issued by the President of the.linited States fan large number of volunteers, and therefdre it Is necessary, when said call is made, we as loyal and patriotic citizens at the hour of need, should at once respond to our Country's call. Our Constitution is assailed, our public property seized and in the hands of the rebels. A Southern Confederacy Is formed; the glorious Sag of our Country is fi red anon. Ho would say that ail torero of our Country, ought to be on the alert and ready to meet the enemy, and crush out Treason. 0., would further add, that thiareeommendation is not confined to Cavalry. Infantry and Mlles are aleo wanted and needed. M. E. WITWER, Brigadier General of the 3d Brigade 3d Division, Arras?: William ft. Amweg, Judge Advoute. apr 30 66 uic SUNDAY DIOELNING cußoNir.-. rp CLE." PUBLISHED AT WASHINGTON, D. C. The Chronicle Unleashed on a large folio shed, with new type, and contains: I. A full weekly record of Military and Naval Movements in Washington and throughout the. country. 2. Original sketches Of New England Celebrities, by an able: Northern writer. , . . . . . A series of original sketches of the City of Washington, Its Growth, Public Itgildingsand Attractions. 4. Original sketches of the Churches and Clergy in Wash ington--an account of one churctrand Its pastor appear. ing in each issue. • 5. Letterafrom Correvendents In all the principal parts of the country. 8. Smithsonian Papers, containing accounts of the more recent discoveries In science, in all parts of the world, as reported at the Smithsonian Institution. 7. Essays, Sketches, 'Pales, and choice gems of Poetry. 8. A weskly record of Removals and Appointments by the Gc;vernatient. Local Reports, doings in the city, kn. 9, Editorials, by one of the-ablest writers In the country. .The object of the publishers of -the Chronicle will ever be to render it .a high!toned Metropolitan PABILLT PAPER. The eubseription•Prlee by mill is 's.2 per annum, in ad winery or $1 for s i x months. Three 000.88 7 _11re month.; $2.60. Specimen eopiee forwarded when desired. Address, enoloang subscription. in gold or par bills,. • JAMES B. SHERIDAN k CO, Publishers, Washington, D. C. Sir Editors copying the above and retorting to the paper editorially, will receive the Chronkk one year. .8t 1,7 rraeum. Aims I TRADE SALES i t j The subscriber, hating Just returned from the Phila delphia Trade Bales. offers at the lowest prices all Mode of Books, embracing LAW, FICT/OM, MEDICAL, SELIG - lOUS, BIOGRAPHY, biscuertreAL, azg kn y other kinds. 'These books will be wild at thefieureet 'Mewl* we had the advantage and were.tbeonly Bookseller from Lancaster at 'the Trade Bales, and, as a conseonsnee, We can sell lower than any other More: A few of thellOolcs -are hen, men tinned.: Webster's Unabridged DictiOnary, ' leifforeeeter'i Unabridged Dictionary% ; 'AmericairCtaistlan Record, . ;;.!1 and Atoned Stamboul; , . Odttholtra Emblem., European Life, Legend and Legdeeepe ihotograpttle ilbunts, • Notes on Nursing, Boidiom' Text Bcoks, The Bible and Social BefonlV The Days and Wisp of it& Cocked Hata. BIILRSin prat variety, from Twenty five Cents to Twenty-See Dollars, some of the& !diving Outlined Bind loge and Illustkations ever recelyed in lona. SUNDAY SCHOOL BOOKS—Methodist. Ltitheran, Tots copal, Presbyterian,American Tract Society, American Sumter fool Bah. _ SCHOCir SCK:llo3.43enders'i Toners', I/Argent% Panier . & Watson% -Readers. Monteith's; Mitchel's; Women*. OmitWe Geogrephisi. Also,Algebiesi.7Artthenetir.s, Gram- , mars, !Histories, :Dictionaries, fltodignery,. Copy-and Cotonosition Beaks"; cep, yot• mid Letter Paper. Blank' Books, swiss, Lelia and inateePeiketis. Pens and Holden. Ink end Ink Stands; Rohm Envelopes.. The best Inks in the Market ars sold hers, Ma: libyisardAiiers:Anintek , Heroes, Lankblings Studittoidee, mecktictere, etc. At the Chesp'Boolt Rime of • ••. • >JOHPISMIAMIIIIIPS,"i • may 1 4 1 ; 18 .1 ::No• 82119rthlatkelwist", Un*ter, [Conaly ppercroPl4 - I irk*. POW, if UWISIOUNIPIusi , sat FTELmaot;ipa NE - T T' • 1-PlalliP ARA. "HIGHLY CONOBSYGATED . -‘ COMPODIfIt-ILDID SPRACT RUCHE! A Positive and Specific Redie — dr , - for Diseases of the BLADDNI, -- 10EDINET8,GRAVEL, and DROPSICAL SWELLINGS. . : . This Medicine increases Abe power of *lnman, and ex.:Rat the ABSORBENTS Into healer— action, by Which the WATERY OR CALCAREOUS dapadtkna, India UN NATURAL ENLARGEMENTS are reduced,' as 'sa PAIN AND INFLAMMATION. and is gond Ike - ' *RN. WOMEN, HELMBOLD'S EXTRACT WM; For Widows.* Arising from Excesses, Habits of-Dhalpittloh, Perin*ht.. metion or Abase, • , - , ATTENDED WITH THE POLLowipa- lower, :Loss Indirpostiloti to Exertion, • • • • Loss of PONT, .Lose of Memory, Difflonity of Breathing, Weak Nerves,. • Trembling, Dimness or Piston. •_ the Hark, - Universal Leasittaisof the Muscular System,. • • - Dryness of the Skin,_ '_Estiptilkm - on-the-Tace, TALLID- COMTE:NAM:IL. • These symptoms, if . allowed to go on, which this medi cine tunniably removea, *sin " • • - IMPOTENCY, FATUITY, EPILEPTIC IN oNgOF , WHICHITHE PATIENT MAY•118F1161. Who can my that they are not frequently - followed by those DIREFUL-DISBASES,-' “INSANITY•AND ointsutanaw - many are aware of the - 6MA ortheVdniferlne ' ' BUT NONE WILL. VI:INFERS: THE B.BOORDS OF THE 'INSANE ASYLIMS, And the ikkoncholy Deaths by auiusphori, USE AMP'S tarresse TO THI Tama or Tau . NIGH. THE CONSTrrui.ION ONCE AFFECTED WITH OK— GANIC WEAKNESS; Requires the aid of medicine to strengthen'end • Invigorete theEyetem. Which. Theatoomi's ranteor BITCH° Breartably , • TRILL WILL CONVINOS Tao MOST SLIPTIOAL, , FEMALES—FEMALESFEISIALES, OLD OR YOUNG,- SINGLE, MARRIED OR OaNTEM— PLATING MARRIAGE, IN MANY AFFECIIONS PECULIAR To inrateLza; • the Extract Buchn is unequalled by any other remedy, as , in • Ohlorotde or Retention Irregularity, Painfulncea, - Or - finppreesion of Customary Evacuations, Ulcerated or Scir• rhoue state of the Uterus, LencoirliceS or Whites, Sterility, and for all complaints incident to the sex; whather.ariting from Indiscretion, Habits of Dissipation, or In the DECLINE OR CHANGE OF EMI SYMPTOMS SOOTS NO FAMILY SHOULD BE WITHOUT IT I • Ten 1113 MORI BAL 9 / 1 31," MUMMY, Ok lINPLIMikNi .0. , POS MirPLIAELUICS MID 0.111021.01111 DMINSIVI. • lIELMBOLIYB EXTRACT BUORII SECRET DISEASES. • In all their Stages, At littl e Little or no change In Diet; ,No,incony ante ; And no Zipansre. cause a frequeuttlerire and .givea strength to 'Urinate, thereby removing Obstructions, Preventing and Caring Strictures of the Urethra, ; Allaying Pain and Inflammation, so frequent in the clan of diaeaSeß, and expelling All Polllonollll, liberated, and worn-out Aletter.., . • „, . , 71101388108 UPON tBOOBAIDB WHO , HAVE BEEN THE •VIOTIMB, Or, ALIAOIIB,, ; and who have paid ItEAVT FYBB to be cured in a short Nine, hIlVe To und!they were deceived, and that thew POISON has, by the use of " P9WERPUL sirriumprms," been dried up in the systein, to tireak out In an aggravated form, and PERHAPS AFTER. MARRIAGE. tee Hauritotn'a Eavaiov ilucau for all affections and • diseases of the _ URINARY ORGANS, Whether existing in MALE OR , FEMALE, From ihatever cause originating and no matter of HOW LONG STANDING. Diseases of these Organs require the aid of a DITTRETIIi . . . . IS THE GREAT DIURETIC, And is ceitain to have the desired effect in all Diseases POR WHICH IT IS RECOMMENDED.. Evidence of the meet reliable and responSible charade will accompany the medicines. CERTIFICATES OF CURES, From 8 to 20 years standing, Wren NAMES KNOWN en SCIENCE AND FAME. PRICE $1 00 PER BOTTLE, OR SIX FOR $5 00. Delivered to any Address, securely packed from observe,- tlou. DESCRIBE SYMPTOMS IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS. Coma GUARANTIED I dionaz GAMS II Personally appeared before me, an Alderman of the City of Philadelphia, 11. T. LiELMBOLD, who being , duly sworn ; doth say, his preparations contsta no naiconc, nomercury, or other Injurious drugs, but are purely vegetable. Sworn and subscribed before me, this Zird day of No vember, 1854. Wll. P. 111BRERD, Alderman Ninth St. above Race, Plili;• • Address letters for information In confidence to H. T. ILELMBOLD. Chemist, Depot, 104 South Tenth St., below.Chestnat, Phila.. BEWARE OP COUNTERFEITS AND UNPRINCIPLED DEALERS, Who endeavor to dispose " or THEN OWN and " MIRA LIITIOLZB ON THE REPUTATION ATTAINED HT Elelmbold's Genuine Preparations, . Extract Rocha,. . •• • Sarsaparilla, " " Improved Rose Weeh. Sir-SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS EVERYWHERE ASH FOR HELMBOLIAS. TARE NO OTHER. - - - - Cnt,ont the advertisement and send for it, and avoid Imposition and Exposure. _ For sale by KAUFMAN 2k 00.,Ista Rook/ 081 d k Co., No. 1 Kramph's Building, East Orange street, Lancaster. apr 17 Ivl4 CIOYECR'S SULTANA'S SAUCE. FOR te most delicious and appetising . tune, invented by the renowned lovas." for the London Reform tub, is, since his decease, menu stured by the well-known'horise Cause fr..,Btscrawati., London, ,m the original recipe. It is the rorite Sauce in England, and on is Continent; with a high and . ;rowing reputation among , Luneri can Epicures, ttodis much approved of as a stimulant to the appetite and aid to digestion, OPINIONS OF THE LONDONPRESS. We recommend our correspondent to try Moue. Soma's new Sauce, entitled the 'Sultana's Hance.' made after the Turkish recipe; Its flavor le excellent, and It affords considerable ahl lii cases of sioN n$ week 41gep tion."—Tke Lancet,. WENTZ BROF., 'savory. Piquant .and Splay, worthy the genius of S . cy-i."—Oturrocr. •" A most valuable adjunct to Fish, Flesh, and Yowl, and should have a place on every table,"—.Atlas. Bole Agents for the United Statee GARDNER G. YTELIN, 217 Holton street,.New York. BRA i & HAYES, 24 Conit'', Boston. Co. ;ale by Grocers and Fruit Dealers ev,arywhere. Jan 17 oow ly 1 „ .... i , , , , oure Cough , Colds, Hoa eneu Inuit et..k')"‘Vt'r ' aaaa, any irritation or3o;:en j es :,,, ~,-... - , Threat, Relieve the Harking anah IsRoNCHIAI. in arniUMPaan, 8,...AA-a .. • , m a, and Catarrh. Clear and t.; PUBLIC SPEAKERS. 1 . , , ho o , ~ give strength to the 40104 Of and SINGERS. - - Few are aware of the importance of checking a Cough or "Common Cold" In its first stage; that which in the beginning would yield to a mild remedy; if neglected, soon attacks the. Lunge. "Brown's Bronchial Troches," co ai Mining demul'ent ingredients, allay Pulmonary. and Bronchial Irritation. • -.•• BROWN'BI TBACHBSI I=l TROCHES BROWN'S TROCHEE' BROWN'S 4: LNG BROWN'S 1 TBOCHEB I I=3l TROCHE E 1 ItItOWN'S BROWN'S BRowlesl ~~ s : - I~ Bamirotalisarcat's Crerial,l Lancaster. Ap_ril 17. 1881. MBE PELICIaiDEINT. TAIE '-;1711IT 11:8 BTATEB has leaned ble - prochonation, milling on differ..., ant States for 75,000 DISII- , -Pennelivamia to forotab 2 eo o men. I base been frequently called od to know men could enrol themselves for service. . I !mild state that this Brigedahaa six emittstmed nom:- - tllllOll, via: Lanc a ster Benclbles, commanded by Oapt. Em. n Itronkdo ; Jackson BMW. commanded by Cant: trentli , u , A. Ef.ambrlgbt;, Manheim Rifles. contatanded.byjrveriek. Ensadtorer riVashlngton Rifles of ilionnt'JOY, bottinninded by (apt. JacohlValtmant klaytown infmetty;imminandled,,T; by Capt. Haines ." Bate Harbor Artillery, commanded by , Capt Geo./I . :lid& . Four new companies are therefore neceemtry tnorliAlrOfi , each of 78 niemytdconstititen Rtirinient ~ . /i'ietheinfoirat hoped that- 012T-VatriCttiO,CithIGHIVIIM gaMIC. Tig thenti . rolves andorgstdasintocompanies tO bo ready" at any, time Wben required . r• The time bra cotask mho! id/ • lbyal; trite aruipatriotia oltisens 'should at once respond to titsain't their oOuntryand_Conntry'srly,hts.n. , A roll--book is opened at Dolton Fps% In the ! higida , CloLik 7 N.lPatterior, for all such is mai' wteh rwohrdi- u I would oleo add thataamb of the aom led Arendt and on application to the Captains 0,1 imwerskr.,,, '11.2 they can enrol their names. Any farduerinfatMdbirrmp reiiiid - Watatner iled? 44 V il r e"t4' 2a4 C 4 2=. 14*-111°21' a HE Atlas IL kelissan • • . 2.- * ) T : T HELMBOLD'S EXTRACT 8110110 ITiZZIEI H. T. iIELBIBODD. , • COLD DISHES OF .ALL sizipsr. " That trotible in my Throat, (for which the "Troches" are specific) having made me often A la mere whisperer." N. P. WILLIS; "I recommend their re to Paula .Bpasz• Es&" _ . REV. E. H. HHAFIN. "Have proved extremely serviceable for, Hoessiszas. " REV. HENRY WARD BEECHER. "Almost instant relief in the distresaing labor of breathing peculiar to. Anraxa... , . REV. A. 0. EGGL&STON: " Contain no Opium or anything ildilliOna DR. A. A. HAYES, • Chemist, Braks. "A simple and Pleasant combination for Comm, &c." DR. G. P. BIGELOW, " Benetlchtl 3n Dammarne." DE. J. H. W. LANE, "I have proved them excellent for WIIOOPIIII. Comm.^ . . . BET. 11. W. WARREN, "Beneficial when compelled to speak,. surfer, leg from COLD." BEY. 8. J. P. ANDERSON, " ' St. Errrorver, ha removing Hoarseness and Ir. ritathin'of the Throat, ao maim= with BPlta as and Somata" _ Paor. STACY JOHNSON,, La Orange,,: . Teacher of Musk, Sonthern -Female College. "great benefit when taken before 'and attar preaching, as they prevent Hoarseness. From their past effect, E 'think they will be of pai n:tenant advantage REV. B. ROWLEI, Al' 'IL, President of Athens-College; Tenn. /KT Sold by all Druggisti at TWENTY FIVE CENTS A. Ebx-lEs. • . 1- A.
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