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All residinimm of Aisochrtions ; c ommunications of limited or individual interest, and notices of Marriages and Deaths exceeding Beelines, are charged fifteen cents per line. rir AU Legal Notices of erery kind, and au Orphan"' Court and other Judicial Sales, are required by law to be advertised in the RerosrroKr—it having the tancEsT FCLAnoNof anypaperpub/ished in the county of Franklin. JOB PRINTING of every kind in Plain and Fancy col ors, done with neatness and dispatch. Hand-bills, Blank*, Cards, Pamphlets, &c., of every variety and style, printed at the shortest notice. The REFOSITon OEMs has Just been re-fitted with Steam Power and three Presses, and every thing In the Printing line can be executed in the most artistic manner and at the lowest rates. TERMS IN. VARIABLY CASE. Irl , " Mr. John E. Shryock is our authorized Agent to receive Subscriptions and Advertisements, and receipt for the Same. All letters should be addressed to - IifELERE & STONER, Publishers. ; Coal, Lumber, &c. CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS! AT . itENT I ON! "The undersigned have now on hand, at their PLANING AND FLOORING 3111,L, a large supply of Sash, Shutters, Doors and Blind, for rile, or made to order. Mouldings of all descriptions, from half inch to S inches, on hand. Plain and Ornamental Scroll Sawing neatly executed. • Also—Wood Turning in all its branches. 'Newel Posts, Banisters, Bed Pots, Ac„ on hand. A large inrply of Dressed Flooring for sale. Also—Window and Door Frames on hand or made at short notion. UAZELET, VERNON & CO., febl tf Ranison Avenue, Chambersburg, Pa. N OTICE TO FARMERS 100 TONS OF TIMOTHY HAY Wanted by GEO. A. Derrz. MO WALNUT LOGS Wanted by GEO. A. DEITT. 100 ASH LOGS Waited by GEO. A. DEM. 100 LARGE CHERRY LOGS Wanted by GEO. A . .. DErrz. WHEAT, RYE, CORN, OATS atld all kinds of Produce bought by CEO. A. _penz, at his Warehauo above the Railroad Depot STOVE AND Lirmr COAL for tale cheap, by the ton or half ton. OAK AIV'D MOKORY WOOD by the cord or half cord. OAK A..ND HICKORY WOOD, sliced and split for stove nse, by the cord or half cord WINDOW AND DOOR SILLS, of Oak, Walnut and Thne, always on WINDOW AND DOOR•FRAME STUFF, ' and all kinds of LUMBER, sqch as Oak and Pine Plank; Oak,Walnut, Pine and Hemlock Boards; Flooring Bilards, Joists, Scantling, Shingles, Paling, Laths, tee. BEST OF BOOFrnG SLATE always on band, and roofs Put on by the best Slaters, who have drawn medals fotAheir superior workmanship. CALL AT DEITZ'S WAREHOUSE, above the Railroad Depot, and buy cheap. [dec2l LEON-ARD-EBERT & SON, COAL AND LUMBER MERCEIA-NTS. We have on hand all kinds of Coal and Lumber, and: are prepared to furnish Bill Lumber to order at short no tice, all at the mogbeasonable *rms. Our stock of Lum ber consists of , White Pine 13 inch Plank, select Plank. " " lk "- Plank. " 1 select and Culling Boards, " " Beards, " "" Siding (6 inch,) Best River Shingles, " Worked Flaring, • Siding, - • " Joist and Scantling, all sizes, Hemlock Joist and Scantling, ' . Yellow Plztelloards. Joist and Scantling., Palling and Plastering Laths. We have also always on hand a good supply of all kinds of Coal for stoves and lime.buraing. Also a supe rior article of Broadtop Coal for blacksmiths. The pub- Bo invited to give us a call, as we - will endeavpr to give satisfaction to all that call. Coal and Lumber furnished on the cars to any station on the Franklin Railroad. igrOffice on Second St, in the rear of the Jail Yard, Chambetsburg, Pa. • LEO. EBERT d:. SON. july27-ti. STEAM, SAW MILL.—The undersign ed have erected and in operation a Steam Saw Mill at the South Mountain, near Graffenburg Springd, and are prepared to saw to order Bills, of WHITE OAK. PINE, HEMLOCK, or any kind of timber desired, at the short est notice and at low rates: One of the firm will be at the Hotel of Sam'l Greenawalt, in Chambersburg. on Satur day the 24th inst. and on each alternate Saturday thereaf ter for the purpose of contracting for the delivery of lum ber. LIMBER. DELIVERED at any point at the Low- EST RATES. All letters should be addressed to thein at Graffenharg P. 0., Mama Co., Pa. decl4-ly MILTENBERGER - , 4 BRADY. OP Small lots of Lumber, Shingles, &c. from our mills can be Focnresl at any time at W. F. EYSTER & BRO'S, Market Street, Chambersbnrg. SMALL, BENDER & CO., York and Goldsborough, Pa., LUMBER DEALERS ' AND MANTFACTITREIIB OF SASH, DOORS, SHUTTERS, BLINDS, DOOR AND WINDOW FRAMES, i f c., Keep constantly.on hand a well Selected stock of seas onable Lumber, viz:—Joist and Scantling, Weatherboard ing, dressed Flooring, Siding, Laths, Shingles, Palings and Fencing. -- I lar White Pine and Oak Bills, sawed to order at the shortest notice. All communications should be addressed to YORK. PA. , IseM•ly RIIILDING LUMBER.—The under signed Ls prepared to saw all kinds of Building Lum ber at the lowest market price. R. A. RENFREW, GREENWOOD MILLs, Fayetteville P.O. dee2a-ly T lIMBE R.—All kin& of Lumber for L sale at reasonable rates at A.'B. 3lol.ili'S Mill, near -Quincy, Pa. Julyl9•tf cotbin. Wdn:ARTERSAND NEW STOCK. ,4 - OtD CLOTHINd EMPORIUM, Lc TILE MARKET 1101:tiE, Cluonbersburg, Pa. The undersigned, after a temporary absence necessitated by the destruction of Chambersburg, has again returned and opened out in full blast in the Market House between Wallace's Dry Good store and Huber & Lemaster's Gre. ceryitbre, se . a r i s isortment of FALL AND 'TER GOODS, of every description and quality. This stock consists of Ready Made Clothing such as Over Coatsi.!Dress Coats, Pants, Vests, Under Shirts, Drawers, &C., also GENTLEMENS' FURNISHLNG GOODS, such as Cravats, Suspenders, Gloves, Shawls, Handkerchiefs, Col lars; Umbrellas, &c., &c. His stock of Cloths for customer 'work consists of French, English and Domestic manufacture. Black Doe Skin and Foamy Cassimers, Black Satin, Figured. Silks, Plain and , Fans y Cassimer Vestiags which will be Made up to order In styles to sail the taste of customers, on short notice, and reasonable tes. Having-engaged a practical Cutter from'the East, lam prepared to furnish clothing In the most fashionablestyles, and as none but eyperienciA workmen are engaged per ' eons may rely upola getting their work well done at my Store. Thankful for Cid:patronage heretofore bestowed, I re spectfully solicit a continuance of the same. 0ct1.9 J. T. HOSKINSO7.a.I. IiRE7NEIV PHILADELHHIA CLOTHING STORE! JOHN DIETER Wonid respectfully inform the citizen, of Chambersharg, . and the public generally, that he has opened A NEW cLoyiimp STORE, On Main St., in Isaac Huston's new building, oPporue Huber 4 Tolbert's. RitAtock embraces a complete, assortment of new 4:34,1ind desirable Goods, which he offers to the public at very low rates. Re also has a full line of GENTLEMEN'S FURNISHING GOODS ar Call aad'examine for yourselves. PARTICULAR ATTENTION PAID TO CUSTOM WORK, - and eadefeadan guaranteed, utdy26.3m Jfnaiuiui. nOIINTY TAX.—By order of the School Jur Hoard of Hamilton township, the committee will meet attheTavem of Joins GORDON, on Saturday, the 29th of July, and on the two. succeeding Saturdays, August _ filkand. I.^td, _to eollect the Bounty Tax due from the tax. payers of Wd. township. Boru:kty tax remalniii i i unpaid after the 19th of Angnit *III have ten pez cent ded, dln the hands al proper alms for collection. and .placc July26-3t MONEY WANTED.—BRAND bt FLACK respectfully rogues!, all persons knowing themselves Indebted to them by notes or book Accounts to call and make immediate settlement The necessity of this notice is apparent to every one, and we hope those in debted will report at cur. noel!: -tf Ziu\ -: firtu*li*__ :. - . 1A kpil4itiqi BY M'CLURE & STONER. Gift Distribution. A PRESENT FOR_ ALL l! BONA FIDE GIFT DISTRIBUTION ! ! SlOO,OOO IN SUBSTANTL&L PRESENTS 100,000 BOXES STEEL PENS. 100,000 FREE GIFTS. Each pinchasell, besides receiving FULL value for his money in Pen.43*-snre to receive a valuable g 0. worth from 30 rents to 55,000. The Peoplel's Pen Company, in order to introduce their supetior Steel Pens to the PublM in the shortest passible spore of time, oger the following splendid inducements. We will sell at retail 100,000 box en. each box containing one gross and a certificate enti tling the holder to one share In the allotment of the fol. lon ing de.irable_ and substantial gifts. LIST OE GIFTS. 100 Acres of Land in Cattaraugus county, New York. in the vicinity of Petroleum Wells, 105,00 101 Acres Pine and Hemlock Timber Land on Lehigh Ricer, Pennsylvania. 3,000 5 U. S. 7 2-10 Coupon Bonds. 8.500 each. 2,500 10 " " " 100 " 1,000 10 " " ' 50 " ' 500 50 Orders on-a First-class city house for a com plete suit of fashionable Clothing, $100... 5,000 50 Ladies' Rich Silk Dress Patterns, £75 5,750 5 Chic_kering's or other good maker, Round Corner Rosewood Plano-7 octave 4500 2,500 50 Wheeler S. Wilson's Duuble Stitch Sowing Machines, 850 2,500 20 Gent's Fine Gold Hunting Case Watches, 0150 • 3,030 20 Ladies' " " " " " 0100 2,000 50 Gents' " Silver " " " 90 2,030 100 Ladies' " Gold Lockets, large $lO, t 1,700 100 " " " small ,7. .) 1,000 Sets Fine Gold Jewelry, Breast Pins, and Ear Rings, $l5 15,000 1,000 Ladies' Fine Gold Finger Rings, S 6 ' 6,001 1,000 Pairs Ladies' and Gents' Gold and Stone • ,Sleeve Buttons 5,000 I,OIE Sets Lady's and Gent's Gold Studs, $5. 5,000 1,000 PhotcFgrapbic Albums, $250 2,500 0,000 Tickets of Admission to Barnum's or Bry. ant's, 30 cents "I OW 15,000 Packages Assorted Stationary, 50 cents,.... 7,500 5,00 Fine Brierrrood Pipes, (our taro imports tion,) 75 cents, 3,750 10,0(0 Sets Pearl and Ivory Sleeve Buttons, 50 cts 5,000 50.000 Sheets Fashionable Music, 30 cents. 15 000 4,525 Photoprapbie Portraiteof President Lincoln and Tad, 50 cents, 2,264 The allotment will be conducted in the most honorable and upright manner. Every holder of a certificate will receive a present worth from 30 cents to 55,000. They guarantee to distribute every article in list. Our Pens are splendid specimens of American industry, are finer goods than can-be bought elsewhere for the same money, and will stand upon their merits. Price, 51.50 per gross. 144 pens, for either of the following kinds: No. I. The People's Pen Co. Busine.. , s Pen. No. 2. Popular Pen, same as Gillott's ' (303.) No. 3i Lady's Extra Fine. By mail, free, to any address, on receipt of price. We can refer to parties of standing in this and other cities, as to honesty, responsibility, etc.. etc. The allotment of gifts will be public, and all purchasers invited to be present. Address THE PEOPLE'S PEN COMPANY. Business Olive, 62 William street. New York. C. C. NEWBOUSE. Actuary. • • r These Pens are also on hand for examination aad Sale at the office of this paper. 3 - aug2•6m matelo. PASTERN INN.—The undersigned ha virtg lately purchased the large and commodious Brick Building of Rev. 8. R. Fisher, in connection with his present place of business, on theconier of Main street aid Ludwig's Alley. is prepared to nceomniodase BOARD ERS by the day, week or month. He is amply provided with STABLING- to accommodate the traveling public. Having a large LIVERY STABLE connected with the Hotel, guests and the public generally can be furnished with Horses and Carriages at any moment. Persons visit ing Ehambers.burg with their families will find this the racist comfortable Hotel in the county, as it has been re. fitted with entire new Furniture. and the rooms are large and well ventilated. The TABLE is amply supplied with all the luxuries of the season. and the BAR, which is de tached from the Brick Building, will always be furnished with choice and pure liquors. Every attention paid to the comfort of guests. [octl2( S. F. GREENAWALT. `TIP.ROWN'S HOTEL.—This Hotel, situ- J—P ated on the corner of Queen and Second Streets, op posite the Bank, Court Room, and County Offices. and In the immediate neighborhood of Stores, Shops, and other places of boidoess itt_coosvelently situated for country people baying business in Chambersbum The Minding has been greatly effiarketi and refitted for the accommoda• don of Guests. THE TABLE will always be furnished with the best the Market' can produce. • THE BAR will be supplied with pure and choice Li - - guars. THE STABLE is larke and attended with a L good and careful Ostler. Every attention will be rendered to make Guests cram fortable while sojourning at this Hotel. febl JACOB S. BROWN, Proprietor. TTNION HOTEL.—This old and well t.) established Hotel lemon - open fur the artommodation of Guests • -The Proprietor having leased the three-story block of buil dings on Queen Street, in the rear of his former stand, is prepared to furnish GOOD ROOMS for the traveling and transient custom. _ HIS TABLE will sustain its former reputation of being supplied with the best the market can produce. HIS BAR, detached from the main building, will al. ways have choice and pure Li ors Good warm STABLLSG fo tlfty horses, with careful ostler. Every attention will be made to render guests comfort able while sojourning at this HoteL JanlB JIiO. FISHEA, Proprietor. NATIONAL ROTEL—The subscriber would respectfully announce that he has so far com pleted his Betel `building as to be enabled to open It for the accommodation of thef ohne. The building is en tirely new and built on the most aplwoved plan for com fort and conrerience. The BAK will always be supplied with the best of. quota He has also erected in connection with the Hotel a large and convenient STABLE, and is now prepared to furnish Stabling and Provender for any numb& or Horses. ' Attached to'the Stable (under cover) are a pair of HAY - AND STOCK SCALES, to whicblhe especial attention of Farmers, Drovers and Butchers is Invited. s' july26 DANIEL TROSTLE. DDAVID H. HU.TCHISON .a become the Proprietor of the UNITED STATES HOTEL, near the Railroad Depot at HARRISBURG; PA. This popular and commodious Hotel has been newly refitted and furnished throughout its parlors and chambers, and is now ready for the reception of guests. The traveling public , will find the United States Hotel the most convenient, in all particulars, of any Hotel in the State Capital, on account of its access to the railroad, ,being immediately between the two great depots In this city. ' [Harrisburg, June 17, f.3-tr. PATES UNION HOTEL, OPPOSITE S the Lebanon Valley and Pennsylvania Railroad De pots, Harrisburg Clty, Pa. This convenient and peruant Hotel is now kept by the tmdersisined, late of the Indian Queen in Chambersburg, and he invites the patronage of his old friends and the public generally. Terms moderate. octs-tf • JOHN W. TAYLOR. Matcbes an setvettp. WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELRY, &c. Raving just opened a well selected assortment of goods in my line, directly Opposite the Post Office; on Second Street, where my old and I hope many new customers will find use daring business hours.' My oil stock having been re duced very suddenly on the 30th of July last, I was com pelled to buy an Entire Nee Stock of Goods, • which are of the lateit. sty lee and patterns, consisting of Gold and Silver (Imported and American) Gent's and Ladies' Watches, Jewelry of line and mediumtmalities, Silver Thimbles, Napkin Rings, Fruit and But Knives, Gold Pen fine quality, ` Pocket Cutlery, Razors, Strops and Brushes, Silver Plated Spoons, Forks and Butter Knives, Jett Goods, • Pocket Books, Ladies' Purees, Nail and Tooth Brushes, Redding and Pocket Combs, Lead Pencils, Morocco Satchels, Largo and Small Willow Baskets, MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, Violins, Flutes, Banjos, - Tunaborines, ' Accm•deons, "Flutinas, &c. The assortmeMf CLOCK'S is large and of every va. riety. I have on hand the lIIINRY REPEATING RIFLE, which can be tired fifteen now in that many seeends. Everybody should have one for self defence. The public are Invited to call and examine them. PISTOLS on hand and orders filled for any kind that may be wanted. Cartridges elan sizes kept on hand. From long experience I can adapt Spectacles to the sight of the old as well as middle aged, SPECTACLES AND EYE GLASSES in Gold, Silver and Steel Frames al wayi onhand. Having the ageny for the sale of the celebrated BUR GLAR AND PER TROOP SAFE, manufactured by Farrell, Herring & Ca, I will till orders at the manufac tures price. All information In regard to them given. The public are invited to call and examine the stock. Watches, Clocks and Jewelry repaired at low rates to snit the times. deobt EDWARD AIIGHINBAIIGIL ELI HOLDEN, INVITES THE AT tention of every reader of this paper, which Inelodes many thousand of his old patrons - and acquaintances, to his unusually large ane beautiful variety of AMERICAN & Imported WATCHES, CLOCKS, and elegant designs of JEWELRY, SILVER WARE; &a. • ELI HOLDER, Mnricr4 /*trot PhilnOlphin. I=llll Ural. estate *airs. sHENANDOAH VALLEY LANDS !! REAL ESTATE AGENCY AT HARRISONBURG, VA TOWN AND COUNTRY PROPERTIES FOR SALE. We have now for sale very desirable Farms, located in the counties of Augusta, Rockingham, Shenandoah. Page. Pendleton and Hardy. The Palms e6ntain from 90 to 500 Acres, and we are privileged to sub-divide large traits of lantrif desired by the purchaser. 3lany of the Firms arc within an easy drive of the county town in which they are teemed, thereby securing an early market. The improvements nre generally‘good, and on the farms are springs and running streams of water, as well an plenty of the very best timber. It is sufficient recommendation for these lands to say that they lie in the very heart of the Shenandoah Valley, which has a world-wide reputation for fertihty of soil and beauty of scenery. For description of properties and terms, apply or address as at our office, in Harrisonburg, Roekingharn County, Va. (July 2 -3ml J. D. PRICE & CO. Herald, Hagerstown, Examiner, Frederick, Spirit and ItEroarroar, Chambersburg. 7'elegraPh, Harrisburg, In tell/grow, Lancaster, Compiler, Gettysburg, copy each 3 m. and send bills to this office for collectien„—Hagrre town 3foi/. A DESIRABLE FARM FOR SALE.= Will be sold by Public Out-cry, off the 30th of &T -imber neat, TWO HUNDRED AND SEVENTEEN ACRES of Grovel and Slate land, situate in Hamilton township„Franklin county, Penns, sherd 5 miles South- West of Cluambersburg. This farm is well Watered, hav ing Wafer in every held and well calculated for raising stock. The improvements are a LOG LOUSE. (Weath. erboarded,) Log Barn, Wagon Shed, large Hay Shed, Spring House, Smoke house and Wash House, with a Well of never failing Water at the door. On another part of the farm there is a Log House, part Weatherbearded, and Log Barn and Wagon Shed. This tract of land is all in a good state of cultivation and all under good fence. Back Creek rues through - the farm, where improved Flood Fences are put up. There is also twenty-five acres of TIMBER, and also a good Tenant House. There is upon the farm 150 FRUIT - TREES, just commencing to bear. It is well suited to divide into two farms. This farm joins lands of John Miller, David Gipe, John Grove, Jacob Picking and others, and will be sold without re. serve. Persons wishing to purchase will please call and view the premises. [hug-2 . ) JOHN SARVER. FOR SALE.—A valuable FARM of 13a ACRES of excellent LI3IESTONE LAND, 30 Acres of which are in good TIMBER, situated + of a mile from the Welsh Run Post Office. Franklin county, Pa,, and about 7 miles from the Franklin Railroad, in a high state or cultivation, with A No.l improvements, consisting ,of a new double twozstory STONE HOUSE, 50x60 ft.; a good new Stone and Frame Barn, 47xfie ft. Also, an excellent Well of Water and two large. Cisterns, which hold from 75 to 100-hogsheads of water. There is also a fine young Apple and Peach Orchard, Ice House, &c. It is also very near shops of all kinds and mills, which makes a good market for gnaw. Title good and clear of all In cumbranceo P ..session given immediately, Apply to the owner, oh the premises. junefil-tf Dr. JOHN S. ANGLE. PUBLIC SALE OFREAL ESTATE.- The undersigned will offer at Public Sale, on the premises, in Hamilton .township, on Saturday. the 12th of August, about 70 ACRES of highly improved wheat grow ing SLATE and GRAVEL LAND, situate about 2 miles from Cbambersburg, between the Turnpike and Wiland's road, adjoining lands of Chii,les Evans and D. S. Reisher. There is a large LOG BARS on the premises and a Well of excellent Water. Hach of the above tract is watered by Springs, used for meadows_and pasturage. The whole is well fenced and in good condition, and will be sold in whole or in parcel. to suit purchasers. Possession given immtriediately. Sale to commence at 10 o'clock, A.ll ME VALUABLE PAPER MILL PROP ERTY FOR SALE.--The well known and long established Paper 31111. situated on the Falling Spring, a never failing stream of 20 ft fall, in the borough of Chum homburg, Pa-, being destroyed by fire in July last, is of fered for sale. The stone foundation of the .101 50%150 feet is in good building condition and possesses the best WATER FALL in the State 'Cr running env kind of Machinery. There is also about an ACRE OF GIIOUND belonging to the property used for preparing Straw.— This is a rare opportunity for ettpitilists or business men. to engage in any unumfactoringl business. For partien larsand terms address. July`26-3f LAMBERT & HUBER. !,M ILL PROPERTY FOR SALE.—The sub Briber intending to move West. offers at Pri vate Sale his valuable MILL PROPERTY, situate in Southampton township, Franklin county, Pa., one Toile east of Orrstown and four miles West of Shippenshurg, comprising. STACRES of land, with a Stone and Frame GRIST MILL, ranting two pit of Burrs:. a new SAW MILL, a new two storied BRICK DWELLING and oth r purchase building,. thereon erected. Persons tie•iring. to purchase will please call on the undersigned, residing on the property. [aug.2.3m) JACOB MEtZ. REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.—The subscriber offers at airate Sale, a small TRACT OF L4ND, situate in Letterketny township, about four miles from Chombersburg, on the Lawyer's Rood, and. about tone mile West of Rocky Spnng containing It; ACRES, more or less of SLATE LAND. Persons de sirous of purchasing are requested to call on the under signed, residing on the premises. augd.3t ABRAHAM S. STOUFFER. Two FARMS FOR SALE.—The sub scriber offers at Private Sale TWO FARMS and a LOT OF MOUNTAIN LAND. Persousdisposed to pur chase will please call on the undersigned. residing on the 31ansion Tract, op the Baltimore turnpike, one mile East of Fayetteville. inneffl-ff JOHN G BIGHA3I. Olt eolitpanies. THE POURING-ROCK AND EAST SANDY OIL COMPANY, OF PHILADELPHIA. DIRECTORS. .1. H. TAYLOR, M. D. , WM. R. Ailisos. Esq. D. IL SEIBERT, ESQ. WM. W. WM.l.l.uys. T. S. MATHER, CAPITAL, $100,00(i Divided into 200,000 Shares, at 85.00 each. SERSCRIPTION PRICE, PER BAUM—FULL PAID. If Capital I?exerred, 875,000. Pres idnu.,—J. H. TAYLOR, 21. D. Trarturer,—D. H. SEIBERT, Secraary.—S. 8. VT Atutu.N, H. D. Soprrzurendenr.-0. F. WALLIIIAN. OFFICE, No. 432 Vir.kLEL - T STREET, Ptrnisrittotitt. Lands on Tice's Run and East Sandy Creek, Pine Grove Township. Venango Co., Pa. consisting of 1. The Culp Farm, 88} itcres 2& 3. The two 3tartin Farms of 80 and Acre-, res. pectively. Oil springs on all the farms. Boring territory for forty wells. Coal underlies the whole tract Mauy wells in progress in the immediate vicinity and all have excellent "shows." The "Fritz" well, oue mile mist, "struck oil" at 608 feet, on the Bts of July. Others at 250 to 350 ft. find strong gas veins and other indubita• ble evidences of oil. Superintendent at work with one of the best outfits in the oil regions. and sparing no effort to insure rapid and satisfactory progress. - Onr lands'are 84 miles due with of the month or Pit• hole,—the Eldorado of Oildom, showing that we are nu- douhtedly u diet:tem-tor the "Great Oil Belt of America." The beat dges of oil territory write us, "Before anew flies your tuck will realize handsomely for you." Forlfrips, Circulars and any Information, or for Stock, address the Secretary, at 132 W.U.NUT STREET, Pilif.A DELPRU. july26-if Y. NV. SEIBERT, Age'nt. Chambersburg, Pa. *al:Ming an/) parnroo. ADDLERY! REMOVAL!!- JEREMIAD OYSTER respectfully returns his thanks to his patrons for the liberal encouragement recei ved from them heretofore, and he would invite them and the community generally, who may need any thing in Lis line, to give him a call at his new stand, on Main Street, on the same site occupied by him previous to the fire, where be keeps constantly on hand every variety of SADDLE RY AND HAREESS of his own manufacture, and he is prepared to sell the name on terms that defy competi tion. Every article offered for sale is warranted to be made -of the best, materiol and by competent workman, which wilt be fully demonstrated on an examination there. of. TRUNKS AND VALISES.—He would uleo mill the attention of persons wanting a good, neat and cheap and substantial Trunk or Valise to his assortment. aprill.9 Q. A D DLER S' HARDWARE.-C. H. f...) GORDON has just purchased in the East a large stock- of SADDLERS' HARDWARE, consisting of Buckets, Rings, „Bias,. names, Bridle Fronts, Tacks, 'Ric ets, Rosettes, Swivels, - Pad Screws, Gig Trees, Black trimmed am! full-plate self-adjusting Trees, Patent and Enamelled Leather. Saddlers' Hair, Patent Leather Col lars, Ornaments, Girth and Rein Web, Cock-eyes, Thread, Trtink, Nails, Neck Protectors, 61e., bars Well he invites Saddler's and others to call and 'examine, and which will he sold at low rates. CH. GORDON HAS ON HAND A • large assortment of Saddles, Harness, Collars, Bri dles, Halters, fancy Round Bridles, Wagon, Carriage and Linen Nets of all kinds, from 81,G0 fa 87.00; Curry Combo; Worse Cards, Mane Combs, Brink's*, Horstriilspots, Cow Hides, - and many other articles not necessary to ens. mends.. 1 REMOVAL.—C, H. GORDON has re moved his SADDLERY SROP,to the stand occu pied by him previous to the fire, on Mani, STRUT, a few doors South of GreenawalVeHotel, TO DYSPEPTICS.—Having been afflic ted for a number of years with Dyspepsia. I was advised to try DR. WISFIART'S MEDICINE for that disease. I derived great benefit and recommended it to quite so number of my friends and who wells also much belief/tied by it, and whose testimonials can Waal If nee: essary. 3 bate been appointed by Dr. Wishart as Agent forth° Sale of his Medicine; wholesaleor retail. W. G. RVE-D, n0v9.1 Repository office, Clmembersburg Pa. FINFROCK.'S MARBLE WORKS, SECOND STREET, BOUT,, oF.4ItEEN, CITAMBERSBUIW, PA. MONUMENTS, ILEADSTONES, &0., Mean&attired to order in the beet style and of the Latest Inlys-ern CHANBERSBURG, PA., WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 1865, rautlin prioitorg. They come through the green still ways To their peaceful homes once more, To lie in the shade through the summer days Till their weariness is o'er, And the silene s growit a familiar thing After the battle's roar. They are strong in limb and look, And forget to heed the rain ; And drink at every babbling brook, And sleep on the 'open plain ; For the night-mists fall in harmless dew On their oaken bark and gmin. The children count the mmrs On their faces one by one; And the maidens that tWinkle out like stars After the set of sun, Draw shyly near to hear theist tell How the bloody fight was won. They are heroes one and all To these gentle ones they meet ; And the yokes of love that to them call Were never more soft and sweet; And towanl what once was a hopeless dream They now may tarn their feet. They are the nation's pride, And its living memory Of the noble hearts that bravely died Beside them on land and sea ; ' And at their feet are the highest gilts Of a thankful people free. At a way-side inn, on the old road that then ran between Philadelphia and in the State of Pennsylvania, a very strange and curious affair occurred in the fall of 1797. One dark, rainy, disagreeable night, a mounted traveller, well muffled up in a great coat, with its broad cape turned up over his beadlike a cowl, his chin and lower part of his face buried in a large bandana handkerchief, and with abroad black patch over his right eye, rode up to the tavern and called for supper and lodging. At the large fire burning in the chimney of the bar-room he sat and warmed and dried himself, while his meal waebeing pre pared, without removing any of his garments, not even so-much asthis hat, and when the landlord at length announced that his repast was ready; ha simply remarked : ' " I have severe pain 'in my face--so you mast excuse my going to the table as-I am." He ate his supper in silence, showed no dispo sition for conversation; called fora strongglass of brandy and water, and soon after asked to be con ducted to his room, adding that he was very much fatigued, " By the way," he said to the landlord, who in person lighted him to his bed-room, " I may as well leave my pocket-book and watch in your possession till morning," at the same time hand ing these articles to the host, who took them with some reluctance, saying: "I reckon they'd be qujte as safe here with yourself—though I'll keethem for you, if you ,wish me to." •Z. " You'll oblige me by doing so," rejoined the :tranger. "Well, then," said the innkeeper, " I must know how much money you've got here, if I've got to be responsible for it" - "Please open the pocket-book then and count for yourself," returned the stranger. The host did so and said— "l make it two hundred and fifteen dollars." "Right!" rejoined the traveller, "and while I'm about it, I may as well add this purse, which contains fifty-one dollars in specie." -- The landlord also counted the coin, part gold" and part silver, said the amount was right, and went out, bidding the other good night! About two o'clock in the morning, a neighbor, living within stone's throw of the tavern, and who chanced to be up with a sick child, fancied he heard, above the roar of the storm, which had increased in violence, a wild shriek, fullewed by - twu cries of " Help! Murder!" He was a "rather timid, man, and was much alarmed. lie blew out his light cautiously, open ed the door, looked out and listened. The storm beat into Iris face and howled around his dwelling, but he could see nothing not even a light at the inn, and he heard nothing more that sounded like a human voice. He shut the door and fastened it and then woke up his wife and told her all. • She happened to be a woman or unusaal nerve and courage, and after putting a few questions re plied with a yawn : " Oh, Jim, it was" only one of your fancies ! You are always heating something that nobody else does ! Just thiilk how many times you have hunted the house overfor robbers, since I've lived. with you. Just tend t.‘4 Mary will you, and let me get a little sleep, for y oh know I didn't have any last night': " I know it wasn't a fancy, but a real human cry!" grumbled-the man as he walked away and allowed his drowsy spouse to return to her dreams. The dull, leaden gray of morning was lust. be ginning to dispel the inky blackness of the-stormy night when the landlord of the wayside inn was aroused by a series of thundering knocks upon the outer door of his habitation-. He sprung out of bed; hastily drew on his trowsers and-boots, took his waistcoat in- his hand and hurried down to his supposed customers. On opening the door be found himself confronted by two rough looking men, well muffled up against the storm, which as yet had scarcely Abated its fury. Their heroes panting, splashed with mud, with drooping heads, were hitched at the nearest post, and showed by their looks that they had been ridden fast and far. " Did a mounted traveller stop at this inn last night ?" abruptly inquired one of the two. Yes," was the answer. " Is he here still ?" " He is." " Will you describe his appearance?" "As well as I can," said the wondering, host, " for I didn,t get to see much of his face," and he not only proceeded with a description of his per son,hut added all that the traveller had said and done, including the affair of the money. "I think we've got him this time !" said the one whohad addressed the landlord, turning to his companion. " It looks like it," was the reply, " but he's no doubt 9 desperate fellow, and we had better pro ceed with canton till we make all sure!" "Hark you, landlord !" said the first speaker, in a low tone, "a word in your private ear. We are officers of justice from Philadelphia, in pursuit of a bank robber, and we suspect your strange guest.to he the man we seek! Here is the war rant for his arrest. Now conduct us quietly to his room, and if need be, assist us in securing him." "Certainly," said the host, turning somewhat pale, as it was afterwards remembered, and seem ing nut a little agitated. - "Walk in gentlemen—tins way gentlemen." He conducted them into the bar-room and hur riedly struck a light, for it was yet too dark to see anything distinctly. "I hope the fellow has not heard us," -said one of the officers, drawing a pistol, while the other produced a pair of handcuffs. ."I hope it won't be necessary to shoot, gentle men," said the host, with increased agitation. "We will all go up softly and try his door," said the officer with the-pistol, "mid if vve find it fast perhaps it will be better for us to remain on guard and wait till he comes out himself." The host, light in hand, led the way, though with seeming reluctance as if not over anxious. Ou reaching the door, which the three patties had approached with light stealthy steps, the land lord tried jt very gently, and finding it unfastened, slowly pushed it open and went in, followed by the officers. The next moment the inn-keeper "exclaimed, in a tone of alarm and agitation— " Gracious heaven! what's the meaning of this ? " The bed was tumbled, but vacant; no traveller was there—and the sheets and pillow cases were stained with blood! The officers looked meaningly at each other, and then at the host, who, pale and trembling, sunk half fainting upon the nearest seat. For a few moments' there-was a deep and ominous si lence, and then one of the officers said, slowly and with pointed emphasis: "Landlord, this is very strange." . • ,"The strangest thing I ever knew," fairly gasp ' eil the inn-keeper, glancing around him in fright ened bewilderment. "Where can the man have gone to?" "And this blood, too !" Sternly chimed the other officer, "what does this mean, if not some foul play ?" •• Oh, gentlemen." said the host in *low tremii- D. S. REISHEII. NOLDIERS AT HOME. A STRANGE AFFAIR. Bt EMERSON BENNET lous tone, ' I hope you:don't suspeceme, for I'm as innocent as a child unborn.. And now I re member-too, when I went to the door to let you in, I found it wasn't fastened and I am right sure I fastened it myself before I went to bed." "We certainly do suspect you sir," said the of ficer, " for how can we help it, since the man is gone, as you have confessed, and you have his money in your possession!" " But he gave me the money to keep for him," cried the frighted host, " and I. have got it yet." " Undoubtedly you have, but that you see, so far from proving you know nothing of the affair, only tends to make the matter worse for you." "Perhaps he's about yet somewhere," sugges led the innkeeper, "If he's a bank robber and heard your knocks, he'd be quite likely to hide himself or run away I should'tlunk." The idea was worthy of attention and a search for. the missing man was forthwith beguir. On looking under the bed blood was discovered on the floor, and the trail of this was found to lead out 'of the room down stairs out the front door— 'showing that the object of search,eitherliving or dead, had gone out of the house. Beyond the building there were no traces for the storm had obliterated them. The hostler was called, the only other man about the house, but he appear ed to be a kind.of stupid fellow, and evidently knew nothing of the matter, and a look in the barn showed the strangers horse still there. About an }lour later the neighbor mentioned came over to the inn, in agitation and alarm, said there was a man lying by the roadside, and also stated what be bad heard during the night. • All hurried to the scene of the tragedy, and there beheld the body of a believed, featured man Of forty, which the officers believed, from its gen eral appearance, to be that of the villian they were seeking, but' whether that of the stranter, who had lodged at the tavern, no one could fell. The body was covered with blood, and the man had, evidently died from knife wounds in • the breast. Throughout that thinly peopled section the news spread rapidly, and before night a large number of exulted:spectators, including the Sher ill, coroners, and two magistrates,' had collected at the inn. An inquest was held and a verdict rendered , in accordance with the facts, and though there was no direct evidence against the landlord, yet suspicion so strangely pointed to him as the murderer, that he was, taken intr custody and committed for trial. In due lime the trial came on, but the jury could not agree, and Was finally discharged. A second trial resulted like the first and the mn keeper whose name was Williams was kept in prison over a year. How the affair would have eventually termina ted, had the mystery not been cleared up ,in an unexpected manner, it is impossible to say, but ere the time for the third trial arrived, a stran ger appeared before a' magistrate of the county, and deposed that he was the individual who had lodged at the inn on the hight of the murder, and for taking whose life the landlord was still in prison. In the course of his evidence ho stateOl that he had been a merchant in Philadelphia, who finding himself on the eve of failure, had collected a large amount of money and run away, and thatall traces of himself might be lost, and his .death expected, he adoktell the plan of putting a small part of money in the hands of the innkeeper ostensibly for safe keeping, and secretly departing in the night on foot, not supposing anything vgry serious would result to the landlord front this 'course of action. On getting up somewhere about midnight, his nose had set-to bleeding, which would explain the;traces of "blood he had left behind-lam. Ho had made his AN - ay to Baltimore, and thence sailed to Hava na, Where hequad been so fortunate in his specu lations as to find himself in a condition to return and settle with all his creditors. On coming home and giving an account of hi?adventures to a friend, he for the first time learned with horror of the almost fatal consequence to the innkeeper for his unjustifiable disappearance and bad hastened to make what reparation 'aria his power. • His testimony, was subsequently coroberated on all important points and the innkeeper was honorably discharged, to the great relief and joy of his sym pathizing friends. As a partial recompense fur what he had suffered on his account, the mer chant made him a present of the horse and money he had left with him, and two thousand dollars besides. But the clearing up ofone part of this strange affair only seemed to involve the other in deeper mystery. A murder had surely been committed. but by whom, and who was the unfortunate . vic tim? Even this, in the course of time. was also mani fest. Some years after a villian under sentence of death, confessed that he was a partner of the hank robber, and that having made an equal di vision of the spoils, they had agreed to leave the city bßdifferent routes and meet at an appointed place,*4 that, eager to secure the whole of the boo ty he had secretly taken his partner's road in stead of, the one agreed upon, and had waylaid and murdered him within a few rods of the tavern kept by Williams. who by being arrested for fthe crime had drawn off all suspicion from himself. • 'l'hus were these recorded deeds of that tem pestous night eventually brought to light, and the innocent cleared and rewarded and the guilty de tected and punished. ,THE SKELETON IN THE WELL. It was during the year, 161, in the thriving little town of Argentiere, near the foot of the Ce vennes Mountains, in France. The day was charming. Many of the inhabitants were trav ersing the highways, enjoying the agreeableness of the weather, Among the number there was a tall young man, apparently. not more than twen ty-five years of age. In his right hand be carried a cane, and in his left a small carpet-bag His gait was quick, and from , his expression he ap peared to be bent upon some important errand In this manner he went along, occasionally glanc ing around to view the surrounding objects. He had hardly gone more than a quarter of a mile when he came to a street, which was in the su burbs of the town. He turned and proceeded up this. Presently after walking but a short dis tance, he arrived at an inn. -Here- he hesitated ; and after viewing th exterior. he muttered to himself the followinekords "It is very singular that this is *le first inn I have seen throughout my route. However I will put up here." So saying he entered the building, and having registered his name, he was shown to a room. After ordering his dinner he went into his apart nient to rest himself. His order 'was immediate ly responded to, and after eating he prepared to retire, intending to partake of a long and hearty sleep, so that early next morning he might visit the various merchants of the town. He accord ingly went to bed, and was soon wrapt in sleep. While thus sleeping he had a dream that made the strongest impression upon 'him. 'We will give, it as from the lips of the dreamer: "I thought that I had arrived at the same town, but in the middle of the evening, which was really the case; that I had put up at the same inn, and gone immediately, as an unacquainted stranger would do, in order to see whatever was worthy of observation in the place. I walked down the main street into another street apparently leading into the country. I had gone no great distance when I came to a church, which I stopped teex awine. Atter satisfying my curiosity I advanced to a by-path which branched off from the main street: Obeying an impulse which I could neither oceount fur nor control, I struck into this path, though it was winding, rough, and unfrequented, and presently reached a miserable cottage, in front of which was a garden ' covered with weeds. I had no great difficulty in getting into the garden, for the hedge had several wide gaps in it. I ap proached an old well that stood solitary and gloo my in a distant corner; and looking down into it, without any possibility - of mistake, a corpse which had been stabbed iu several places. I counted deep wounds and - wide gashes. There were six." At this moment he an oke with his hair on end, trembling in every limb, and cold drops of pers piration bedewing his forehead—awoke to find himself comfortably in bed, his carpetbag lying near him, and the morning sun beaming through his curtain. What a difference! He sprang from his bed, dressed himself, and as it was yet early, sought an appetite for breakfast by a morning walk. .He went accordingly into the street, and strolled along. The farther he went, the stronger became the confused recollectidn of the objects that presented themselves to his view. "It is very strange," said he to himself; "I have never been in this place before, and I could swear that I've seen this house, and the next; and that other on the left." . • On he went; till he came to a corner of astreet crossing the one down which he had come. Be fore long he arrived at the Church with the arch itectural features that had attracted his notice in the dream; and then the highroad. ninngiwhirh VOL. 72....WH0LE 0. 3,718 he had pursued his way, coming at length to the same by-path that had presented to his imagina tion a few hours before—there was no possibility of doubt or mistake. Every tree and 'every 'turn was fazniliar to him: He hurried forward, no longer 'doubting that the next, moment would bring him to the cottage; and this was really the case. In all its exterior appearances it corres ponded with what he had seen in his dreams.— Who, then, could minder that he determined to ascertain whether the coincidence! would: hold good in everypoint He entered the garden and went directly to the 'spot where he had seen the well ; but here the resemblance failed ; there was none. He looked in every direction, examined the whole garden, and oven went round-the cot tage, which seemed to be inhabited, but nowhere could he find any signs of a well. He then has tened back to the inn in a state of excitement hard to describe. 'He could not make up his mind to allow such extraordinary coincidence to pass unnoticed. But how was he toobtain a clue to the awful mystery? He went to the landlord, and asked him directly to whom the cottage be longed that was on the by-road near to him. " I wonder, sir," said he, "what causes you to take such particuar notice of that wretched little hovel? It is inhabited by an old man and hie wife who have the character of being very unso cial. They scarcely ever - leave the house, see no-. body, and nobody goes to see them. - 0f late their very existence appears to have been forgotten, and I believe you are the first, who, for years, has turned your steps to the lonely spot." These details, instead of satisfying his curiosi t ty, only aroused it the more. Breakfast was ser ved, but he could eat none ; and he felt that if he presented himself to the merchants in. such a state of excitement they might think him mad. He walked up and down the room and looked out of the window, endeavoring to interest himself in a quarrel between - five men in the street; but the garden and cottage pre-occupied his mind, and, at lad snatching up his hat, he made his way to the street. Hastening to the nearest magistrate, he related the whole circumstance briefly and clearly. " It is very strange," said the officer, " and af ter what has happenedi don't think it would be right to leave the matter without further investi-. gation. I will place two'-of the police at your command; you can then go onee-inore to the hov el and search every part of it. Yon may, per haps, make some important discovery." He allowed but very few minutes to elapse be fore he was on his way, accompanied by two offi cers. After knocking at the door, and awaiting for some time, the old man opened the door. He received them somewhat uncivilly, but showed no mark of suspicion when they told him they wish ed to search the house. " Very well, as fast and as soon as you please," was the reply. " Have you a well here ?" "'No, sir, we are obliged to get our water from a spring a quarter of smile distant"_ They searched the house, but discovered noth ing of any consequence. Meanwhile the old man gazed upon them with an impenetrable vacancy of look, as if he could not understand why they were intruding on his property. Finally, they tbrsook•the cottage, without finding anything to corroberate their suspicions. They, however, resolved to inspect 'the garden. By this time a number of persons had collected together outside, having been drawn to the spot by the sight of a stranger with two policeman. They were asked if they knew anything of a well in those parts. They replied they did, not; the idea seemed to perplex them. At length an old- woman came forward leaning on a crutch. "A. well ?" said she. "Is it a well you 'are looking for? That has. been gone these thirty years. I remember it as it were yesterday : how I used to throw stones into it, just to hear the splash in the water." "Do you remember where that well used to be ro aksed the gentleman. "As near as I can recollect," replied the wo man, " it is on the very spot where you now stand.", He suddenly started as if he had troddenupon .0 serpent. They at once commenced digging up the grqund. At about twenty inches deep, they came to a layer of bricks, which being broken up, revealed some rotten boards. These were easily removed, when they beheld the dark mouth of the well. ; "1 was'quite certain that was the spot," mid the old woman. " What a foul you were to stop it up, and-then hav'e to travel so far for water !" A sounding line, turnishedwith hooks was now let dOwn into the well—the crowd 'hard pressing around them, breathlessly bending over the black and fetid hole, the secrets of whichseemed ,bid den in impenetrable obscurity. This was repea ed several times without any result. At length, penetrating below the mud, the hooks caught something of considerable weight; ,and after muchlime and effort they succeeded in raising it from the obscure lole. It was an' old chest.— The sides and lid were decayed andit needed no locksmith to open it. Within it they found, what they were sure they would find, and which filled the spectators with horror—the remains of a hu man body! , The police officers no}r rushed into the house and secured the old Man! Asia his wife, she at first could not be found. But after a fatiguing search, she was discovered beneath a pileof wood, being much bruised by the heavy logs above her. By this time neatly the whole population of the town had colleCted around the spot. The old cOple were brought before the proper authorities find separately examined. The man persistedin his denial most obstinately ; but his wife atance confessed that she and her husband, a very long time ago, had murdered a peddler who poSsessed a large sum of money. He had passed the night at their house ; and they, taking advantage of the heavy sleep that encompassed him, had strangled him, after which they placed his body in a chest. The chest was then thrown into the well, and the well stopped up. The two criminals had reason to believe themselves free from detection, as there were no witnesses of the crime, and its trace had been carefully concealed. Nevertheless they had not been able to hush the voice of conscience. They fled from their fellow men. They were intimidated at the_slightest noise, and silence thrilled them withlear. They had often thought of flying to some distant land; but some inexplicable influence kept them near the remains of their victim. Terrified by the de position of his wife, the old man at length made a similar confession; and six weeks after the-guilty couple expired on the scaffold. TREATMENT OF TORIES IN THE REV: ()Lirrao.N . The following summary, compiled from the statute of the several States, of penalties inflicted upon petsone who had taken up arms on the side of the enemy, or in any way rendered aid and comfort to the enemy is very interesting at this time: • New Hampshire pailsed an act in 1777, declar ing all persons resident within the State, who either levied war, or aided the enemy in carrying on war, against the United States to be guilty of treason, and forfeiting their goods and chattels to the use of the State. In Connecticut it was made treason, punishable with death, to aid or comfort the enemy. Massachusetts, in 1777, declared all persons abiding within that State, and deriving protection from its laws, to owe allegiance to it, and that all such persons, if guilty of levying war, or conspi ring_ to levy war, against any of the United States, should suffer the pains of death. It further en acted, that any concealment of treason should forfeit all their goods and chattels of the State during his life. In Rhode Island, death and the entire confisca tion of property were the penalties of adhesion to the royal cause. - Pennsylvania, early in 1777, enacted that all enemies resident within the State, or those-who should aid or assist the public enerni, should be held-guilty o f high treason, and suffer death. Thew estates were, by the same act, declared for feited to the Commonwealth. Neit York passed laws authorizing her Gover nor "to remove certain disaffected and dangerous persons from the limits of the State; alto, an act to remove "neutral persons" to the eneihy's lines, upon their refusal to take the oath of allegiance. Also, in 1779, an act for the forfeiture and sale of the property. Also an act for the banishment of all tories. $- --New Jersey, in 1776, passed "an act hi punish traitors and disaffected persons," by death or im prisonment, according to the nature of the Offence, and forfeiting their property to the State. Maryland passed, in 1777, "an act 4.0 punish certain crimes, and,to prevent the growth of to ryism," which enacted that all persons proved to have adhered to the enemy shall be adjudged gull" ty of treason, and shall suffer death, without the benefit of clergy, and forfeit their estate. in Delaware. by an act passed 1778, the real 111 and pertenal estate of: 411 aidersand abetiira of the enemy, was declared absolutely forfeited. Virginia, An 1776, defined by statute what should he treasonin that Slate, and decreed, for all convicted of levying war' against the Common wealth, or otrOering to its enemie3, the punish ment of death without the benefit of' clergy, and forfeiture of all lands and chattels to the Com monwealth. - 4 In North Carolina, the law of 1777 declared all persons in the !Mani of that - State twovitiallegi ance to it, and adjudged the penalties of- death and confiscation to all such persons as aided the enemy. Georgia, in 1778, forfeited and confiscated - the estates of a multitude of persons who had been guilty of incivism. South Carolina, the modern hot-bed of seces sion, passed, early in 1776, -" An Act to prevent sedition, and punish insurgents and cristarbers of the public peace," in which capital punishment was denounced against all taking up arms, or aid ing or abetting the foreign enemy. It is also de clared that all land and tenements, goods and chat tels of such persona, should be sold within one month, and the proceeds deposited in the Colony Treasury at Charleston: . Such is the record of the legislation of the "old thirteen" against traitors and domestic enemies. It is a consistent, though severe testimony, to the necessities which every civil war has imposed up on a Government. A MORNING AT THE ITRIONITER'S. A short time ago it chanced to us to see ayoung couple shopping. It was perfectly evident that they wore raw at the business. The lady wore orange blossoms, and had that indefinably inter esting look peculiar to brides, while any one might have known that the gentleman was a newly wedded man, from the manner in whichhe handed his lady about andperformed those numerous lit tle offices of gallantry which so pleasantly* keep up the delusion of courtship dung the honey moon.' They were baying Juniiture at one of those general outfitting establishments. wherellfr: Tciodles was in the habitof supplying himself with things that might come handy in a life-time.— The bridegroom was an attache of some public office or counting room, at perhaps a thousand a year, and the bride a seamstress. They had laid' up some money, and, having taken a house six feet square, with a door like the entrance to a mouse,. trap, were proceeding to furnish it with what lit tle remained. They had already selected half a dozen large Brussels carpets, mahogany chairs enough to furnish Platt's Hall on an oratorio night, window cornices and curtains of satin and lace, one of which waslarge enough to cover up their little dwelling. A book-base and cabinet, and a bureau with psyche and all complete, ei ther of which was as big as the house in question, had been checked off to them at a bargain ; and in the corner of the warehouse whgre specimens of fine cabinet-work were gathered, both had come to a dead halt over- an article.which neith er could look at without blushing, and of the na ture of which both professed entire ignorance.— It was a choice piece of Worknsansnip, with all the new-fangled appliances, and seemed to-pos sess for both a fascination whichdebarred all far ther_progreis. "Hem!" said the shopman, "neat, isn't it 7 the latest invention out. Selling like tickets for a rafle. Children cry for it: Acts like magic on the occupant. Can be worked by a simple at tachment to a sewing - machine. -Takes Care of itself, and deposits its load as easily as ii feather. Is a nurse as well as a comforter, and don't spank nor stick pins, as other nurses do. Try half-a dozen." The young„couple eyed the thing sideways', but took . a good look at it, nevertheless; pretending to glance around upon other 'objects, such as pic tures, mantel ornaments and statuettes, but al ways coming back to the miginal object of at traction. At last they, were about to depart, having purchased a sufficiency of furniture to stock a hotel, when the dealer came runing up to them, with caressing palms and his blandest pos sible manner. "You have forgotten one thing let me pnt you down for just one—pray do,-I.knovv you'll need it—it's so handy to, have, you know." "Well, it'll keep,l suppose," rejoined the bride groom pettishly. "Can't say; the stock •inight run out and the patent be accidentally destroyed, or—or—in short there's. no telling whaemight happen." • "That's very true," whispered the bride through her thick veil—and she squeezed Benedict's arm very hard as she spoke ; "as it's always well to be prepared for emergencies, suppose we try one !" After this, need we say it was a cradle PAT AND DiS PIG.—A rollicking Hibernian of the light division in the Peninsula, was trudging along. the road with a pig tied to a string behind him, when, as bad luck would have it, he was over taken, by Gen. Canford. The salutation, as may be supposed, was not the most cordial. "Where did you steal that pig, you plundering rascal " What pig, general 7" exclaimed Paddy, turn ing around with the most innocent surprise. " Why. that pig you have behind you, you lam." " Well, then,' protest, general," rejoined Pad dy, nothing abashed and turning round to his four footed companion, as if he had never seen him be fore, "it is scandalous to think what a wicked world we live in, and bow ready folks are to take away an ,honest boy's character. Some black guard' wanting to get me into trouble has tied that baste to my cartouch box." The general smiled and rode on . ITEMS WORTH COMHTTECG TO EIEMORY.- A bit of glue dissolved in skim-Milk and water will restore old _crape. Half a erimberry bound on a corn will soon kill it. An inkstand was turn ed over upon a white-table-cloth, a servant threw over it a mixture of salt and pepper plentifully, andaaU traces of it disappeared. 'Picture frames and glasses are preserved from flies by painting them with a brush dipped into a mixture made by boiling three or four onions in a pint of water. Bedbugs are kept away by washing the crevices with strong-salt water, put on with ft - brush. Soft soap should be kept in a dry place in the cellar, and, not used until three months old. FASHION/STILE TALK.-A lady thus addressed her servant in the presence.of a fashionable party : "Mary, relieve that burning luminary of the superincumbent dross that bbars upon it." "Ma'am !" said Mary, confused at' what her mistress could mean. "Take," said the lady, •°from that lamination°. dy its superincumbent weight of consumed car bon." - "Ma'am r repeated Mary, "Snuff that candle, you husey, you, exclaimed the lady in haste. CHARLEY W--, a manly little fellow of five years, fell and cut his upper lip so badly that a Burgeon had to be summoned to sew up the wound. He sat in his mother's lap during the , painful .operation, pale, but very quiet, resolutely shutting back his tears' and moans. In her dis tress, the young mother could not refrain Jinni Baying, "Oh, doctor, I fear it will leave a disfig uring scot!" Charley looked up, into her tearful face, and said, iu a comforting tune, "Never mind, mamma, my moustache will corer it !" ItEAT events spring from trivial causes. By the disobedience of a lad in 9809, a garden gate in Rhode Island was left open ; a pig got in and de stroyed a few plants, a quarrel between the own ers of the pig and the garden grew out of it, which spread among their friends, defeated the Federal candidate to the I..,egislature, and gave the State a Democratic Senator; by whose vote war was declared in 1812 15 Rh= Great Britain. - A, FATHER who had jerked hisprovoking ROD across his knee, and was operating with great ve hemence on the exposed portion ofthe urchin's person, when the young one dug into - the parie tal iegs with his venoinons teeth. "Xlazes, what are you bitin' Inc fore" Well, did, who he 7 ginned this ere war !" ry WON'T PAISS FOR AV ANGEL-A vagrant call. ed at a house on a Sudday and beggrd for some eider. The lady refused to giro hum any. 'He reminded her of the ofttuoted remark that "she might entertain an angeLlinawaresi" "Yes," said she, "but angels don't go about drinking cider on Sunday." Two men were cony e.raing . abot.t the illhumor of their wives. "'Ali," said one !with a sorrow ful expression, "mice is a Trirteri" - Willv plied th e o th er , "mine is worse than that, mine is the cream of Tarter."- A- GEsret,EmAN.-t—Tbe true gentleman is aboo,, luiely and 'inalterably the same in the condi:T: ll Pu sin the palace, !imply out of respect thetiltiself and a noble scorn of appearing forts .Moment other than he Is. WHEN onr devil Was told thafthe tx4lcnixi for palpitation of the heart was to q at ,t' I =ithe e girls, he said: " If that is 0 0 .° 111 Y . palpitation, I say let her pall' ,, , * 7 .* Opt " devil" says that getting in love is some= thing 1.4 getting drunk ; the more a fellow does it the--e he wants to. '' '
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