TtKMI Of TUB "AWEK1CAJI." TKKJIS PI" , AUVEKT1 iXU The following are the rale for advertising in (be American, 'jhos having advertising to do will find it convenient for raferanoa : TIRJiS TWO DOLLARS per eanaa. tl 10 If et paw wlthla ths year. No pep discontinued tatll all arrearages art paid. The Urau still V rtiioUj adhered to hereafter. If nberlber neglaet or refuse to take their nears .papers from tho effioo to whloe they ere dlreoted. they are neponsiblennUl they have settled the bill and ordered them discontinued. Poataaatars will please Sot at ear Agents, and Jrenk letters containing rabsorlpttoa money. They Ate permitted te de this aader Ilia Port Offiee Law. JOB FBINTINO. We liar connected with ear eaUbllahmant a well selected JOB OFFICE, whloh wUl enable u to execute, In the Matett style, every variety of Printing Sise 1 Square, I i eoloma, a II. I It. 1 1m. 2ia. I Cm I It. i$l,00$l.60 $2,iP,O"6t,06tl0,0 3,001 a,V0 4.61.1 6,00 7.01)1 12,00 fl.00 8,00 14,00 20.00 1 0,0i 14.00 20.00 Hi On li.OOji.00 3a.OV 60.00 1 Tan llnaa of thia slA tvnm mlnlnn n,.v ... r v - square. Auditor', Administrators' and Executor' Nolle? 113 OA. Ohftii.rlM 1 tl i PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY MORNING, BY H. B. MASSER & CO., SUNBURY, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENN'A. ' , ' . i.iu ui iiium punouneemcm which It free,) to ba paid for at advertising ratal Local Notice, bouiety Hoeolutlon, Ac, 10 cents per line, Adverlltementa Tor Religion!, Charitable and Edu cational object!, one-half the above tales. Transient advertisements will be published until ordered to be discontinued, and charged accordingly. NEW SERIES, VOL. 3, NO. 19. SATURDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 23, 1867. OLD SERIES, VOL. 27, NO. 19. SflBUET All BUSINESS CARDS. SaoaeiHiLL, BlMOM P. W0i.0! HILL ft WOLVEBTON, Attorney and Counselor nt sLsavr, STJJSTBTTR,-Sr. FA. W rTLL attend to tba aollaotion of all kind of f olaisnt. ineludtnc Back Par, Bounty and ran Jon. apl. I, 69. 2-. H. EASE, ATTOKKEY AT IAW, Twe doora eaat of Priling'i itora, Market Square, SUNBURY, PENN'A. Ctftiness promptly attended to in Northumberland .and adjoining countiea. la also duly authorised and licensed Claim Agent for the collection of Bountiea, qualitation Bountiea, Penaion, and all manner of .Claims againit the Government. Sunbury, Sept. IS, 1S66. E. Wo STOBOBB, ATTORNEY AT X.A.W, Kortb Bide of Publie Square, adjoining reaidenoa of Geo. Hill, Eaq., SUNBURY, PENN'A. Collection! and all Profeational business promptly Attended to in the Court of Northumberland and .adjoining Countiea. Sunbury, Sept. 15, 1866. JACOB SHIPMAN, FIBE AND LIFE INSURANCE AOZNT SUNBURY PENN'A. BEPRE8K.1T farmera Mutual Fir Insurance Co., Tork Pa., Cumberland Valley Mutual Protection Co., aw York Mutual Life, Qirard Life of Phil'k. A Hart ord Conn. General Accident. .Sunbury, April 7, ly. Dr. CHAS. ARTHUR, omccopatttc 3!)i)stctau, iraduateef the Homoeopathto Medical College of Pennsylvania, Ornci, Market Bquare oppoiit the Court Home BUNBURY, PA. March 31, 1H66. SUNBURY BUILDING LOTS A. V. IV. wnaiu M lauui.ion u-r uw wawKaa, vt Sunbury, for Sale on reasonable term". Apply to Dr. R. H. AWL and, SOL. BROSIOUS, Suubury, Pa. Or P. W. SHEAFER, Pottsville, Pa. Not. 24, 1866. AMBROTYFE AND PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY. Corner Market A Fawn Street, SUNBURY, Pa. S. BYERLY, Proprietor, Photograph, Ambrotypei and Melaiootypaa taken in the beat ityle of the art. apl. 7, ly J. XI. HILBUSH SURVEYOR AND CONVEYANCES AND JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. lifahonoy, Northumberland County, Ptnn'a Office in Jackaon townihip. Engagement ean be made by letter, directed to the above addrea. All buBineai entrusted to his care, will be promptly attended to. April 22, 1866. ly Wat. M. RocKiraLtaa. Lloyd T. Rohrbacb. ROCKEFELLER & R0HRBACH. f VFFICE the lame that has been heretofore occu J pied by Vim. M. Uojkefellcr, Esq., nearly op mite the residence of Judge Jordan. Sunbury, July 1, ly : II. IK. MASMICH. A ttornty at I-aw, SUNBURY, PA. ( Collections attended to m the countiea of Nor bumberland, Union, Snyder, Montour, Columbia ud Lyooming. RKFXRKMCEI. lion. John M. Reed, Philadelphia, A. Q. Cattell A Co., Hon. Win. A. Porter, " Morton McMichael, Esq., " it. Ketchain A Co., 28d Pearl Street, New York. John W. Ash mead, Attorney at Law, " Matthew! A Cox, Attorney! at Law, " Sunbury, March 2D, 1862. "W XT T W riUrfl A fllifin tKm Pnimi rr f 'mm mm ,i9 WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER in every variety of ANTHRACITE COAL Upper Wharf, 8UNBUHY, Fenn'a. y Orders solicited and filled witb promptness and patch. Sunbury, May 12, 1868. y E. C. QOBIN", ttorney and Counsellor at Law, BOON VILLE, COOPER CO, MISSOURI. fTILL pay taxes on lands in any part of the State. Buy and sell real Estate, and all other (tier entrusted to him will receive prompt atton- Inly 8, 1865. octli, '64. IK. K. I. LU.ULEY, OYSICIAN AND SURGEON NORTHUMBERLAND, FA. R. LUMLEY bu opened an office in Northern land, and ofiers bis services to the people of that e and the adjoining towniLips. Office next door Sir. Scott's Shoe Store, where b ean found at all rs. (orthumberland August 19, 1865. LOUR & FEED STORE WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. HE subscriber respectfully informs the publie that be keep constantly on hand at his new REHOUSE, near tha Shamokin Valley Railroad rat, in SUNBURY, Flour by the barrel and sacks ill kinds of Feed by the ton be above is all manufactured at hi own Mill, . will b sold at the lowest essh price. J M. CADWALLADER. mbury, April 1, 1866. JEREMIAH SNYDER, ttorney St Counsellor at l,iw, Hl'SBl'ltY, PA. "District Attorney lor Nortltuni. land County. ubury, March 81, 1866 ly O. -W. HAUPT, orney and Counsellor at Uw, en south lide of Market itreet, four door west of EyiUr' Store, SUNBURY, I-A.. Ill attend promptly to all professional business us ted to hi care, tba collection of claims in Cumberland and the adjoining oo unties, anbury, April 7, 1866. fflMMM So. HD50)Ij59 ricklayer and Builder! Aarket Street. 4 doora Eaat of Third Bt., . UNBURY. PENN'A. . nJ, B.-AU Jobbing- promptly at aa to. unbury, June 2,1866. )AL! COAL!! COAL!!! CHULXJT Ss BROTHER, ippers 4c Wholesale fc Ketall WHITE sfc BED ASH COAL, in ever variety. le A rent, westward, of U Celebrated Henry Coal. Low la Wauar, 8cxrv, FA. ubury, Jan II, ISO JAOOB o. beck: MERCHANT TAILOR, And Dealer in CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, VESTING, &c. FairtraUreet, aouth of Weaver' Hotel, STJ NTJB TT , P A. Maroh SI, 1886. GEO. C. WELKER & SON, FIBE & LIFE INSURANCE AGENCY, Office, Market Street, SUNBURY, PA. Riaki taken in Firrt Class Stock and Mutual Compa nies. Capital Represented ft 14,000,000. Bunbary, May 12, 1366. y W. J. W0LVERT0N, ATTORNEY AT LAW, East and of Pleasant' Building, Up Stain, SUNBURY, PENN'A. All professional busineas In this and adjoining coun ties promptly attended to. Bunbury, .November 17, 1800. ly Pensions Increased. Tho late Act of Coneress eives additional tmv to the following Pensions, vit : tit. To thoie who have lost the sight of both eves. or both hands, or totally disabled lo aa to require eon. itant attendance, the aumof $2S 00 per mouth. 2d lo those woo nave lost both teet, or are totally disabled in the same so as to require eonstant attend ance, the sum of $20 00. 3d. To those who have lost one hand or one foot, or are so disabled as to render them unable toper form manual labor $15 00 per month, and other oases in proportion. The subscriber is duly prepared for the immediate procurement of these claims. d. is. uu i ah y ai t,aw. Sunbury, June 16, 1866. 'tJl!aTraf,"Wa THE following persons are entitled to receive an increase of Bounty under the Act of Congress passed July 1866, to equalise Bounties. 1st All soldien who enlisted after the 19tb day of April, 1861, tor 3 years, and served their time of enlistment and have been honorably discharged, and have received or are entitled to receive a Bounty of $100, are entitled an additional Bounty of ftlOO. 2d All such soldiers who enlisted for 3 years, and have been honorably discharged on account of wounds received in the line of duty, are entitled to an additional Bounty of ft 1 OO. 3d The Widow, Minor Children, or Parents of such soldiers who died in the service of wounds or disease, are entitled to an additional Bounty of $ lOO. By application to S. P. W0LYERT0N, Esq., of Soxburv, Pennsylvania, who is an authoriied Claim Agent, all such claim! ean be speedily oollcoted. Sunbury, August 4, 1866. tf EQUALIZATION OF BOUNTIES. L. H. KA8E, Attorney at Lnn , Suubury, Pa. T S duly authorized and Licensed by the Govern J ment to colleot all Military Claims against tho United StuUs. Bounty money duo soldiers under the late Equalization Act of Congress, and all mili tary claims against the State, due soldiers of 1812, for Pensions and Uratuity. Claims due soldiers of the Pennsylvania Reserve Corps from enlistment to the date of muster, promptly collected. Sunbury, August 4, 1866. Counties Collevled. Q. W. HAUPT, Attorney at Law, Sunbury, Pa. offers his professional services for the collection cf bounties due to soldiers under the late Equalisation Act passed by Congress. As an authorized claim agent he will promptly collect all Bounties, Pension! and Gratuities due to soldiers of the lute war, or the war of 1812. Sunbury, August 13, iSGG. JN0. KAY CLEMENT, &rFsmmm &y -law. Business in this and adjoining countiea carefully and promptly ntttended to. . Office in Market Street, Third door west of Smith A Uenther's Stove and Tinware Store, WJL'!1 m Y I'H.WA. ELEVENTH A MARKET STS., PIIILADEL'A. npHIS new and elegant House is now open for the I reception of guests. It bos been fitted up in a manner equal to any in tho country. The location being central makes it a very deairable stopping place, both for Merchants and parties visiting the city. The parlors are spsuioua, and elegantly furn ished. The tables will be supplied with all the deli cacies the market will afiord, and it is the intention of the Proprietor to keep in every respect a First Class Hotel. Terms $3 00 per day. Cl'RLIS DAVIS, Proprietor. February 2, 1837 6m Itlount Garmel Hotel. MT. CABMEIi, Northumberland Co., Fa., THOS. BURKET, Puoi-iuetoji. This larfro comn odious Hotel is located near the depots of the Shamokin Valley and the Quakahe A New York Railroads. Trains arrive and depart daily. This bouse is located in tho centre of the Coul Re gion and affords the best accommodations to travelers and permanent customers. jay i. ""GIPTaYP.D EOTJSEj CHESTNUT STREET, PHILADELPHIA. THIS well known Hotel, situate near the Corner of Ninth A Cheanut Streets, Philadelphia, is, on account of it superior location and ezoelleut accom modations, one of the best and most desirable stopping places in lb city. H. W.KANAQA, Proprietor. February 16, 1867. 6m VJI TaV m VfAUJO: Sheet Iron and Stove Market Street, near Engel'i Store, SUNBURY. PA. AN immense stock of every kind of Tin Ware, and Sheet Iron Ware of all descriptions. STOVES, COOK, OFFICE and PARLOR STOYES of the best Brands which are unsurpassed for beauty of finish, simplicity of arrangement, combining oheapneas and durability and eacn stove warrantee, w periorm wuat they are represented. Coal Oil, Coal Oil Loanips, Lanterns, bade. Cbimnvs, and all article usually kept in an establishment of ibis kind. COPPER, BRASS and IKUH li.Elil.fcS, or ail ies. FRUIT JARS and CANS of the latest improved style. lie is also preparea io ao an iuu ui oyuuuug Roofing, Range and Furnace Work. ttepairiug, cneapiy ana nesuv exeomou. V 6 BEN ZETELMOYER. Sunbury, July T, 1866. ly BOUNTY FOB SOLDIERS. I HAVE made arrangement in Washington City, for the prompt collection of Bounty under the late Act of Congress. I have also received the pro per blanks to prepare the claims. Soldier entitled to this Bounty should apply immediately, as it is ea. tiinated that it will require three year to adjust all the claims. All soldiers who enlisted for three year and who have not received more than f 100 bouuty are entitled in the benefits of this Aot. as well as soldiers who have enlisted for three year and discharged after a servioe of two vaars, by reason or wounas received, disease eon treated in line of duty, or re-enlistment. LLOYD T. KOUHBACii. Sunbury, August 18, 1866. Cash! Cash!! Cash!!) J 19 0,000 wanted In exchange for all kind ol lardware, Iron., N.ile, A., at the a.w Hardware ciloreot .. wi w. Sunbury, Jane IS, 1864. ,ALL and see thee besustiful Bird Cage at th t H CQXLIT CO. JULEN JARKU'R '..'Email d Paris, THE NEW BEAUTIFIER OF THE SKIN- TKSTIM0NIALS FROM CELEBRATED LADIES, This seoretof baantlfvlnsf the shin belne known only to Messrs. Jared A Rene, they honorabIy state mat it ainer from all other preparations, it gives to in moat narsn ana rreeklea sum Dotn toe tenor and eolor of polished ivory, removing all disoolora- uons, wnetner appearing aa lrecaiea, tan, morpnew, moth or blackworm specks, and la especially suo oessful in smoothing out the marks left by the small pox. Theaeentaof "L'EMAIL de PARIS" most confi dently submit to the public the earnest endorse ments of such distinguished ladies as Signora RISTORI, JU uulof ELICiTA VKSTVAL1A, Mia MAUUIE MITCHELL, Mr. D. P. BOWERS, LUCILLE WESTERN. Madame PONISI, Mrs. EMMA WALLER, LUCY RUSHTON, N0EM1E Dc MAROUERITTES, Miss A. PERRY, and man others whose hleh standing in tho profes sion gives the stamp of truthfulness to their intelli gent and genuine approval. TL. L 1 fit- u . ... . lug ucauuiui uuuilio esicru on j "I find that the Email" croducos all thebrlllian. cy of rouge and lily-white, with the great and pecu. liar advantage of total barmlexsneas. It really adds to the softness and beauty of the skin." inemagninoent vestvalia soya : 'I have sufiered so much from the various whit lotions, Ac, which my theatrical profession obliges me to use, that I consider it a perfect benefaotion to find a preparation which gives the nooeasary white ness to the skin, and leaves the skin cool and smooth.-' Miss Maggie Mitchell says: "I have tried the skin beautifier, "L'Email de Paris," and found that it instant lv impart a natural bloom and freshness to the complexion." "Jared's Email de Paris" is used as a delicate beautifier of the skin for Theatre, Saloon or Ball Room, by the most refined and scrupulous ladies, produolng all the beautifying effects of rouge and lily-wbito, without their vulgar glare or injury to the skin. Sold bv all fii'st-oloss DruEzists, Perfumers and Ladies' Hair Dressers. L. Isabeau. 822 Broadwar ' Demos Barnes A Co. and F. C. Wells A Co.. New York : and Eugene Jouin, 111 South Tenth street, and Johnson, Hollo- way tt Uowden, Philadelphia, Agents. jArtr.u a i - r. , General Agent and Importers, New York. Jan. 26, 1867 6m M. L. LAZARUS. FALL TRADE, 1R66 ! FALL TRADE, 1S66 ! ! 91. L. LiZAIU M WOULD respectfully call the attention of the public to her LA HUE and NEW ASSORTMENT OF Fancy and DomeBtio Dry Goods, frees tioods, 01 all kinds and styles in great Variety. POPLINS AND MEBINOS, Blsck, Green, Blue, Wino, Brown, Purple, Ao., In All-Wool Plaids, Detains, Calicoes, Ac, we have an aasorment. The best Black Allpacoas, all-wool Detains, Poplins. White Goods- Cambria, Swiss. Nainsook and Joeonet Mus lins, Dimity, Bird-Eye Linen andTowling. Berlin and American Zephyrs, Shetland Wool, Cashmere Yarns, Ao. Ilnlmoral Mkirts, Sum Cloth. Dress Trimminirs. Hosiery, Gloves, Hoop-Skirts, Corselts, Ribbons, and Woolen Goods. LADIES' CLOTH CLOAKS A COATS. Red Gloves, of the best quality, and a great variety of goods too numerous to mention, all of which will be sold at the very lowest for cash. M. L. LAZARUS. Sunbury Oct. 17, 1866. Support Home Industry Hal of Every Hrscripllen! A FULL ASSORTMENT JfST opimkd by SAMUEL FAUST, Two doors west of Bennett's Drug Store, Market St. SUNBURY, IElMIsrA- CALL and examine tho large ajwortment of the latest New York and Philadelphia styles of ItiMiuark, Wnrwirk, Tudor, Half-Dress, Resort, Planter, Half-Planter, Driving, Silk, Quaker and Bru?h kk ji. rnc S 9 BOY'S HATS and CAPS of every style and variety. These styles of Hats which for beauty and du rability cannot be excelled. Being a practical Hat ter, he flatters himself that his stock has been select ed with more care than any cer before brought to this place. tie also nianmactures to order an Kinds of sou Fur Hats, all of which will be sold at wholesale and retail, at reasonable rates. Dyeing dobe at short notice and at the lowest rate. Sunburv. Nov. 24. 1866. NSW HARDWARE , AND IRON STORE. rilHE subscriber having opened in SUNBURY, X Pa., anew large, and well assorted stock of all u.i..fiiiumviui iMiTi ruv fniPiiwiRn SADDLERY, SHOE FINDINGS, IRON, NAILS, Ac, laid mat lowest iew York and Eastern price which they will be pleased to sell fur Cash at the lowest Eastern prices. Intending to do business in the honest principle of (mail profit and quick sale for Cash. j. ix. tuaui a. vu. Sunbury, June 16, 1866. HUSGR0VE & SHAFEE, Wholesale Dealers in FLOUR & FEED, Manfacturers of CAXDIES, BREAD, CAKES, &o., Three Doors E;u,t of P. A E. R. R. Depot, Front St., NOKTllCMBc.ttLANi), fJNJM'A. The Baker Wagon will run daily to Sunbury and Sclins'Urove, to serve customers. Order solicited. Northumberland, Nov. 17, leoo. ly Dee. 1, 1866 3m BENJAMIN BAHNER, DEALER IN Vuit, and Ornamental Trees, feibrubbery. Vines, Ac. rpIIE subscriber reepeolfully ennounces to tho eiti X sons of Northumberland and adjoining countiea, that be is prepared to furnish all varieties of Fruit, and ornamental trace, Shrubberry, Vines, Ao., of the very beat quality, which he will warrant to be healthy and vigorous, from the moat responsible nur series in the country. All trees, Aa.,ordored during the winter, will be delivered at the nearest railroad station free ot ebarge, In the spring of 1867. The celebrated SHEitHY WINE PLANT, a acost excellent rariety, is offered for sale by him. Purchasers will find it to their advantage to patro nise him, aa be baa bad a great deal of experience in the business, and sells en the nost reasonable terms. Address BENJAMIN BAHNER, . Paxinoa P. 0., Northumberland County, Pa. January 1, 1867. 3m. THE STOCK and FIXTURES of aa established Confectionery, with aa Oyster department, and good rua of custom. Apply soon te JNO. 0. MILLER, Jaa. II 1MT. luasury, Pa p ysEwxya macjhnes. ft -J Tr""' I-ssiiK. ttslailvelsfflswvalwa. In ir rJ Irou M w JU jrfXTuul. tat uriua, lliw I Y UI usus ClraidmjHUdrSSvIlk , .iiaw f SY rAWrOTHF.EfiHCI igeata, rv W .V Chctnut St., Fhtlk., Pteaa. J t sai tu au, t.to,o. X,x POETICAL. CHS EEPKOOP. Whisper It softly, When nobody's near, Let not those aoeent Fall harsh on the ear. She Is a blossom Too tender and frail, For the keen blast The pitiless gale. Whisper It gently, 'Twill cost thee no pain ; Gentle words rarely Are spoken in vain ; Threats and reproaches The stubborn may more-. Noble the eonquest Aided by love. Whisper It kindly, 'Twill pay thee to know Penitent tear drops Down her oheeka flow. Has she from virtue Wandered astray ? Guide her feet gently, Rough is the way. She ha no parent. None of her kin ; Lead her from error, Keep her from sin. Does she lean on theo ? Cherish the trust ( God to the meroiful Ever is just. TALES & SKETCHES. A I)IIX AX XKW OKLEAA8. A REMINISCENCE OF 61XTT TEAKS AGO. Hermann and Perdioisa were tuo rival teachers of fencing who bad lung been an tagonists, but could not, Lowever, live apart from one another, and although each had a fencing room of his own, there was no power which could have induced them to spend their evenings anv where else but at the same cofTce-house. We have already said that both were fenc ing-masters, and, as we suppose, each taught that branch in which he was most efficient Hermann the sabre, broad-sword or counter-point, and Pcrdious the small sword or point. The eternal topic between them, discussed at every meeting and under every circum stance, was necessarily the relative merits of their respective branches of the fencing art. Unfortunately, driven by the taunts of others, Perdious undertook, to lower, iD the estimation of their hearers, the efficiency of tho broad sword exercise, declaring that it was one requiring only brutal force, but a very limited amount ot science adding at the same time, that although he thoroughly despised it, he considered hinibelf equul to the most famous of the projrssors of the broadsword. This was so direct a fling at Hermann that he could not stand it, and he met the asser tion by a most emphatic and energetic denial. They soon exchanged words of mutual defiance, when, as with a view to reduce the rising quarrel to a simple wager of skill, Hcrmaun broke out witli the following pro position, to wit : That if Perdious would agree, on his honor, not to use the small sworjor point game, he would wager twenty dollars to ten, that he, Hermann, would cut off Perdious' head. The proposition was made in such a cool, business-like manner, that its horror did not appear to strike citner of the parties or the spectators, and Petdious, after a few mo ments reflection, Btretched out his band to Hermann, and accepted the offer. Hermann suggested that a stakeholder should be appointed and the stakes deposit ed, to which Perdious agreed : but the um pire once chosen, it turued out that neither of them had a ceut to stake, and this threa tened for a time to stop further progress., when, unfortunately, their respective pupils, considering themselves iu honor bound to see the question "honorably" settled, two thoughtless youths advanced the amount required. All that remained whs to settle the con ditions of the encounter, wiiiiji was done, as usual in unexpected casts, iu willing, duly signed, sealed, and delivered in duplicate, as follows, or nearly so: "Whereas, Hermann has offered to Per dious a bet of twenty dollars to ten dollars that he, the said Herttuion, would cutotf the head of him, the said Perdious, in a fair, stand up light, provided he, the said Per dious, would conform to certain conditions, it is hereby agreed that on to-morrow morn ing, at , the suid parties shall meet with their respective friends, and such others as may choose to attend, at the old brick yard near Marigny'a canal, to decide the question. "It is turther agreed that the parties sbali meet with broad-swords, and that neither of them shall use the point or thrust, but shall confine himself to the counter-point game, under the penalty of being ruled out; the fight to coutiuue until the bet be decided, or either party agree to forfeit his stake." This curious document, after having been critically examined by the principals, was signed by them and theii seconds, who, un fortunately, happening to be young, reckless fellows, could not see any thing in this be yond a "good joke." The two adversaries then resumed their friendly game of dominoes, drank their usual amount of pony brandies, and parted, as usual, about midnight, with the most cordial wishes for each other's health and prosperity. During the evening, hewever, the newt spread like wildfire, that Hermann bad en gaged to cut otf Perdious' head for ten dol lars a side, and that the fight was coming off at sis in the morning. The police, as usual, took good care to take no notice of it, but to let their friends at leisure know of the sport in store, which they, with a sigb, said they could out conveniently attend. The spot chosen, for the meeting was near the old canal Marigny, formerly plantation drain, enlarged afterwards to accommodate the growing city. At an early hour a gay crowd was col lected on and around the ground, discussing the probable result of the bet, and warmly taking part each for his favorite. Soon afterwards the two antagonists, arm in arm, were seen to approach and were greeted with most uproarious cheers, which they acknowledged in a courteous manner, and for time it seemed as if the main ob ject had been entirely overlooked, and the parties on tue grouna were preparing lor for some great hunt or picnic. There was, however, a notable difference between the aspect of the men. Hermann, like true "Luuicer," was full of boast and brag, twisting his gray moustache, and swinging to and fro on bis long, nervous legs, while Perdious was more reserved, more guarded, and a slight nervous trepida tion of the muscles of bis bsndsotue face was clearly perceptible. Finally, the seconds succeeded In clearing the ground, or at least as much as was at nrst necessary, and soon the parties stood face to face, the advantages of the sun hav ing been fairly divided, so that each had it on ono side ana neither in front. By the necessity of the arrangement Perdious was placed with his back to the canal, the banks of which were a little higher than the ground on which he stood, and from which be was separated by not more than one acre of clear, open ground. The conditions having been read aloud, the parlies were theu respectively armed by their friends, when Hermann, who bad slightly imbibed in the morning, called to uis secoens, ana, as we learnt atterwarcls, that he knew full well Perdious was no match for him, and that he did not intend to hurt him, but only to give him a lesson by compelling him to "break" or retreat as far as the canal, and there force him in. Inexperienced as weto his seconds, they strongly remonstrated against such a plan, which almost invariably prove fatal, and bad, but a few years before, under similar circum stances, and on the very same spot, caused the death of a celebrated French fencing master much addicted to bullying, who, hav ing picked up a quarrel with a French jour nalist not skilled in the use ot weapons, had been challenged by him, chose the broad sword, and as much witb the view to spare the man's life as to make bim ridiculous, had succeeded in driving him to within a few inches of the brink of the canal, when, in the attempt to frighten him into further retreat, he aimed a terrible blow at bis head, thus throwing himself completely out of guard, while the young Frenchman, who, as brave as he was unskilled, seeing that further re treat was impossible, stood the attack with out flinching, and instead of losing time in the attempt to parry the threatened blow, made a terrible straight lunge at his uncov ered adversary, and buried his sword to the hilt in bis breast. But this example did not deter Hermann from having his fun, and the swords having been finally crossed about four inches from the point, the sacramental words, "Putez, Messieurs," were given, and the champions were left to themselves. After the usual amount of feints and "feel crs" with which skilful swordmen generally prelude, Hermann came out witb a dashing, brilliant game, which Perdious met by a most sober series of parries, showing that he fully appreciated the superior handling of his adversary, who, fencing, as it were, for honor, was not sparing of his most elegant flourishes. These flourishes necessarily always threw him out of guard, but, relying on the sacred pledge that the point was not to be used, Hermann indulged them very extensively, and ostensibly for effect. Yet as, under full control of his blade, and remarkably chary in bis game, Perdious was baffling tbe brilliant, but after all not over dangerous efforts of Hermann, the im petuous nature of the latter became excited, and although contrary to all rules and who there cared for rules Hermann commenced taunting his adversary, and, in his strongly Germanized French, kept systematically re peating, "Perdious, my good friend, I am going to cut your head off," and then clos ing up on him with a more reserved gume, he would compel the Gascon to yield re luctantly, it is true, and only inch by iuch but yet to yield a little ground each time under each new attack. And those attacks, following the mo notonous "Perdious, aiy good friend, I mu6t cut your head off," were becoming more pressing. Once or twice a nervous motion of Perdious' arm could be observed, showins mm, instinctively, ue ieit tempted to take advantage of Hermann's uncovered guard, and send his shiuing point through his breast. These indications did not escape the quick, practised eye of Hermann, who twice suddenly stopping, said aloud, "Gentlemen, please remark, I think the scoundrel intends to break his pledge and to use the point mind, Pcrdious, mind I must cut your head otf, but I shall do it decently do tbe suuie. And again the well-directed blows would threaten, now the head, now the arms: and already a light crimson streak tinted the buckskin glove which covered Perdious' hand, showing that one of those nimble aud shrewd strokes, known as the "wtist slash." had been partially successful, the object of wuicu is to uiBaoie ine swora arm. But yet, in his calm and calculating ad vance on Perdious, his own second felt con vinced' that he was still bent oc driving Perdious to the bank of the canal, and by a weii-airecter. attacK, lorce Dim to tall back and then incur the ridicule of a sousintr in the presence of the large crowd on the ground. The cunning and irritable nature of tbe Gascon could not well brook this alterna tive, and as he instinctively felt it forced upon him, his proud heart swelled witb rage, his brow flashed with anger, and the nervous twitch of his compressed lips indi cated a rising storm, tbe fury of which was still increased as the cool, taunting words fell on his ear: "Perdious, my dear friend, I am bound to cut your bead off; or you must take a bath." Collecting for the last time all the resources of his skill, he made the attempt to swerve from the straight line leading bim on to tho canal by a desperate manoeuvre, known as "vaulting," and which consists of making a flank movement for ward to the left by pivoting on the right foot, or by a direct side step while "break ing to the rear," or retreating. But the experienced eye of Hermann, now earnestly engaged in the game, defeated the attempt, and it was in vain that Perdious tried twice to deviate from that fatal straight line which was leading him on to the canal; for twice, by an opposite vault, Hermann brought bim back to tbe fatal path. The numerous spectators have new lost tueir uproarious uisposmous j mcj iubuuu tively feel that the game being played has reached the limits of tragic, and that these men, on whose tilting they promised them selves so much fun, are now engaged iu earnest in the terrible aud stern game of life and death. Ho one dares breathe a word, much less interfere, and the experienced seconds who mechanically follow the combatants, have lost tbe power to judge of tbe time when tbey could properly drop their swords be tween those of the antagonists. And now the foot of Perdious is already on the light elevation w hich swells the bank of the canal ; a few feet, three or four, sepa rates bim from tbe greenish and stsgoant wster, and the taunting, sarcastic voice of Hermann is beard for the last, drawling out in iu broken French, "Perdious, my good friend, you must take a batb, or I snail cut your bead off." Hie arm Is raised in the air, Lis shining blade describes a rapid curve, leaving bis whole breast uncovered, and that blade is about to strike Perdious or compel bim to break off once more and fall into tho canal, when tbe latter is seen to take a firm stand, then make a desperate lunge, his hand holding his sword in quarte, and, by terrible straight thrust, bury itself in the breast of Hermann, whose arms fell powerless to his side, whilst his left, seizing Perdious sword, still in his breast, he cooly remarks to bis seconds and those who have rushed op to him, "I knew the scoundrel would play me foul ; but, any bow, he has forfeited the bet; give me the 'stakes.' " Then letting go the sword which, in his terror, Pcrdious has abandoned in the wound, Hermann falls to the ground a corpse I A few weeks bare elapsed, and the mem ory of this event has almost entirely faded away. A few only occasionally remember the martial bearing of Hermann, and his last call for the stakes, when already in the clutches of death. Perdious has broken up his fencing room ; he has only kept a few chosen pupils ; bare ly enough to save him from starving. He is no longer seen at night around the little coffee-house he so long patronized. He no longer smokes, nor drinks, nor sings the few faithful pupils who still insist on visit ing him, simply ntuuse themselves in private assaults with each other. In the little room where he sleeps, bangs over his tela long sabre, wrapped up in a black cloth, the point of which is only visible, and thut point is fast being eaten up by rust or blood. Perdious never speaks of his duel, but when driven to answer any question or any other subject, he says, "How can you believe what I say f I, a degraded man 1" But one day be opened his heart to one of his pupils the oldest. "You see," he says, "I am a murderer, and you must not come here any more neither you nor any gentle- man. i am an assassin ; l broke my word, because I was too cowardly to die or too vain to run leave me to mv fate. I have sought refuge in God ; I have prayed ; I have confessed my crime and sought absolution, but that absolution has been denied me on earth ; I must seek it in Heaven. Come no more till Monday next, and then you will know all." With these words he shut himself ud in his little room ; it was on Friday. On the Sunday following, his friends were surprised to see nun como out in bis poor, but best clothes, scrupulously clean, like those of an old soldier. He spoke to none, recognized none, but wended his way to the church and devoutly attended the holy service of muss. Then, still ignoring all those who sought ii mi, ne returueu to uis quarters. On Monday morning, the gentleman whom he had asked to come and see him on that day, in sad prevision of what was to happen, took with hint a few friends and went up to tbe attic where Perdious lodged. They knocked, but no one answered ; they raised the latch and entered the mom, and there, before the hearth of the fireplace, stretched on his face in a pool of coagulated blood, lay the body of Pcrdious. Tbe sword which had killed his friend was almost twisted in his body, as if he had thrown himself on the point, and, rolling over in his agony, hurried it in his heart as deep as it had been hurried in the heart of Hermann. MISCELLANEOUS. Pocnheulaa ana uplaiu Kuiltli A Itoniunt-e Itudely Dispelled. The rernorselessnt'ss with which modern criticism is sweeping away some of the most popular historical traditions, find a fresh illustration ir. the famous story of Pocahontas saving the life of Captain John Smith, which for two hundred years has excited the wonder and admiration of the world. A Massachusetts antiquarian, Mr. Charles Deane, in some recently published works of which the North American Heviea for Jauuary gives a summary, comes to the conclusion that no such occurrence ever took place, and that the story was invented by Caut. Smith himself. It is alledcred to have taken place in December, 1C07, yet in history written by Smith, and published in London in 1008, called the Trve Relation, though the account of his caotivitv and re lease by Powhatan is Given, not a word is suid of Pocahontas; nor in all the history of tuo wiuuit iiuuiisiieii aiterwaru one writ ten by mgticid, the deposed Governor, in 1008, another written by a Dr. Simons, to ac company a mop of Virginia, by Smith him self, and published in 1612 ; nor a third by iuos. oiracney in 1013, a fourth by Huphael Hamor, once Secretary of the colony, in 1615, and a fifth by Purchas, derived from Smith himself, 1617, is there tbe slightest mention of the celebrated incident in ques tion. Both Hamor and Purchas give full accounts or rocauontas nerseii, ot tier cap ture and detention as a hostage by the colo nists, of her conversion to the Christian faith, her marriage to Captain Roll'e, her visit to toglanu and the interest she excited there ; but not a word of her having inter posed to save the life of Capt. John Smith. The first hint of thut story seems to have been given in a pamphlet published by Smith himself in 1022, in which, speaking of bis captivitv, be says, "God made Poca hontas, the King's daughter, tbe means to deliver me," and tbe full account as it has ever since been received, is found in another column made by Smith iu 1024, sixteen years after the allrdged occurrence, entitled a "General Historic." Iu both these last works Mr. Deane detects sundry instances of ex aggeration and mendacity. They seem to have been written by Smith muinly to en list public sentiment and sympathy in his claims to reinstatement in the colony from which he had been deposed and it is sug gested that this fiction was invented as likely to greatly enhance his own impor tance, after the romantic visit, reception and death of Pocahontas in England. To those who know of the Indian maiden only through the poetry, painting and sculpture of which she had been made the object, this picture of her, when a child of ten or twelve years old, given by Straehey, may be curious. "Pocahontas," be says, "a well featured but waott.n young girl, Powhatan's daughter, sometimes resorting to our fort, of the age tUen of ten or twelve years, would get the boys forth in the market place and make them wheel, falling on their hands, turning their beels upward, whom she would follow and wheel herself, naked as she wss, all the fort over." This is not tbe attitude which baa generally been selected by the artists who have employed their genius in illustra ting her history and character. Sir Peter Lely made it a rule never to look at bad picture, baviug found by ex perience that whenever be did so bis pencil took a bint from is. Apply this to bad books and bad company. Tbe following incident, told by the Bos ton IraveUr, contains facts "creditable to all concerned:" "fotno time sit.ee, a ti am be longing to Bowers, Pratt & Co., heavily loaded with iron, while passing through Congress street, became embedded in the snow. The humane driver, instead of lash ing his horses, procured a shovel and cleared away the snow from the runners; then step ping up to the ehuft horse, he said "Now, Billy, we aro in a bad fix ( do ail you can, will you f" The horse, apparently under standing the appeal, rubbed his head against the driver, as if in assent. The team was successfully started without a blow being struck. A well-known gentleman in State street, having witnessed the scene, was to pleased that, on returning to bis office, be immediately addressed a note to the owner of tbe team, inclosing a ten dollar bill, with the request that it be given to the driver who treated his horses so kindly." A person who was recently called into court for the purpose of proving the correct ness of a doctor's bill, was asked by the law yer whether 'the doctor did not make several visits after the patient was out of danger t' 'No,' replied the witness, 'I considered the patient in dunger as long as the doctor con tinued his visits.' A Canadian boy, too young to fully com prehend the doctrine of total depravity, but old enough to have a vague idea of tbe he reditary principle of mankind, was recently letccted by his father in a falsehood, and punished therefor by solitary confinement. The punishment over, the youngster accos ted his father with the question, 'Pa, did you tell lies when you were little ?' 'No,' said the father, 'but why do you ask ?' 'Did ma tell lies when she was little?' 'I don't know, my son ; you must ask her.' 'Well,' retorted the boy, 'one of yon must have told lies, or else you wouldn't have a boy that WOUld.' Treatment of Fhostfd Feet. To cure the intolerable itching thut always follows fropt-bitten toes, it is necessary to totally exclude the air from the affected pnrt. If it is not accompanied by swelling, gum shel lac dissolved in alcohol, applied so as to form a complete coat, is the easiest remedy 1 know of. It dries soon, does not adhere to the stockings, and generally lasts until they are well. If the flesh becomes swollen and painful, plasters of good sticking salve are of great service, but if highly inflamed any mild poultice that will exclude the oxy gen ot l lie air irom the deceased part, and keep it moist, allowing the recuperative powers of nature to do the rest. German tvien I'tlegruph. A Manly Husband. Our reporter was around hunting a house for a friend, and called to see u family who were preparing to vacate a cosy dwelling. As the door stood open, reporter walked in without knocking, and his eyes straightway lighted on the dame of the household, who was making frantic lunges with a broomstick at some ob ject under the bed. "Oooa morning, madam. Ah ! you hove a troublesome cat under the bed 1" "Troublesome cat 1-no. sir! It's that sneak ing husband of mine ; and I'll have hi in out, or break every bone in his body I" "iou will, eli ?' said a faiut voice under the bed. "Now, Susy, you may rave and pound, and pound and ruve, but I'll be dog ged if I'll come out from under this bed while I've got the tpirit oj a man almit m .'" The Pennsylvoniit Railroad Company has agreed to assist in extending the Tyrone and Clearfield Railroad to Clearfield. The offer is a liberal one, and the people immediately interested regard it as such. The Philadelphia ledger claims the largest daily circulation, except one, in the United States, and the largest advertising receipts except one. Last year it received for adver tising, $011,370 00. To hake a Candle burn all mght. When, as in case of sickness, a dull light is wished, or when matches are mislaid, put finely powdered salt on the candle till it reaches the black part of the wick. In this way a mild and steady light may be kept through the night, by a small piece of can dle. Tribune. Thk Way to tub Poor House. John Reeve was accosted on the Kensiugtou road by an elderly man with a small bottle of gin in his hand. 'Pray, sir, I beg you pardon, is this the way to the poor-house V John gave bin a look of clerical dignity, and poiuting to the bottle, very gravely said : 'No, sir ; but that is.' What is the key note to good-breeding I B nuturul. Beauties often die old maids. They set such a value on themselves, that they don't find a purchaser before the market is closftl. Why is a woman's tongue like a planet t Because nothing short of the power that created it can stop it in its natural course. The man who perpetrated the above has left town. He picked up brooms enough before bis departure to start in business. "Job printing 1" exclaimed an old woman the other day, as she peeped over her spec tacles at the advertising page of a country paper.- "Poor Job I they've kept him print ing, week after week, ever since I first learned to read, and if be was'nt the most patientest man that ever was, be never could have stood it so long, no bow." 'Jinks, I am going to raise your rent,' said a landlord to his tenant. 'Thank you,' said Jinks, 'for I'm blessed if I can raise it my self.' - 'I don't believe it's anv use. thia vaccinas- tion,' said a Yankee, 'j bad a child vacci nated, and he fell out of a winder a week arter and got killed.' A story is told of a young man who wss crossed in love and attempted suicide recent ly bv taking a dose ol yeast powder. He immediately rose above his troubles. Two countrymen went into a battel's to buy one of them a hat. They were delighted with the sample inside of the crown of which was inserted a looking-glass. 'What is this glass for V said oue of the men, Tbe other, impatient at such a display of rural liinorance, excluimeil, 'What tor I why for the mau who buys the bat to see bow it fits him I' Reports from thePlaint ssy that the rvciut cold weather caused much suffering. Many men save been badly frozen, and it is feared that whole trains will be lost. Tbe ladies over in Paris are building the front hairs in immense mounds above tbe forehead. . . . Minnesota exported last year ,100,711 bushel of wheat and flour. - x . . a.
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