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find it convenient for raferanoa :
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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.
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Jrenk letters containing rabsorlpttoa money. They
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selected JOB OFFICE, whloh wUl enable u to
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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.
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