Decatur Eagle, Volume 13, Number 3, Decatur, Adams County, 23 April 1869 — Page 4

■ ■ ■ —- gta gtfff A SHADOW. What lack the valley ß and mountains green and gay? What lack the bubbling fountains? Their voice is sad to-day. Only the sound of a voice, Tender and sweet and low, That made the earth rejoice, A year ago! What lack the tendter'flowers? A shadow is on the* sun;What lack the merry hours, “ That I long they were done?' Ohly two smiling eyes, That told of joy and mirth; They are shining in the skies I mourn on earth! What lacks my heart, and makes it So wearyand full of pain, That trembling hope forsakes it, Never to come again? Only another heart, Tender and all my own, In the still grave it lies; I weep alone! ■ The Dead Sea of the West. Mono Lake lies ten miles southwest of the dividing line between California and Nevada, and is flbout fourteen miles long and nine wide. It has never been sounded, but a trial said to have been made with a line of three hundred feet failed to reach bottom. By chemical analysis a gallon of water, weighing eight pounds, was found to contain 1,200 grains of solid

matter, consisting principally of chloride of sodium, carbonate cf soda, borax and silicia. These substances render the water so acid and nauseating that it is unfit for drinking or even bathing.— Leather immersed in it is soon destroyed by its corosive properties, and no animal, noteven a fish or frog, can exist in the water for more than a short time. The only thing able to live within or upon the waters of this lake is a species of fly, which springing from larva? bred in its bosom, after an ephemeral life dies, and collecting on the surface is drifted to the shore where the remains collect in vast quantities, and are fed upon by the ducks oi’«atbered by tho In-, dians, with jOom they are a staple article osfood. Nestling under the eastwn water shed of the Sierra, Mono Lake receives several considerable* tributaries, and, although ciestjjute of any outlet, such is the sanity of the atmosphere that it is always kept at nearly a uniform level by the process of evaporation. So dense and sluggish is the water rendered through supersaturation with various salts and other foreign matters, that only the strongest winds raise a ripple on its surface. As the Sierra in this neighborhood reaches nearly its greatest altitude

t';e scenery around Mono Lake is varied and majestic, some parts of it being at the same time marked by a most cheerless and fata! waters of this lake it literally 1 R dead sea, and all its surroundings—wild gloomy and foreboding are suggestive of sterility and death. The decomposing action I of the water is shown bj' its effect upon the belies of a company of Indians, twenty or tWrty in number, who, while seeking to escape from pursers, took refuge in this I lake, where they were shot by their enemies, who left them in the water. In the course of a few weeks not a vestige of their bodies was to be seen, even the bones having been decomposed by this powerful solvent. Mineral curiosities abound in the neighborhood <>f Mono Lake, among winch are numberless depositions in the *hape of tiny pine trees. — — -1

t Cause ami Effect. There may be something in the following speculations of the Cincinnati Enquirer. although the well known unselfishness of Sena tor Morton will not give color to the motives that are attributed to him. The Enquirer says: “It mav have been noticed that ex-Govcmor Morton, of Indiana, has been the foremost champion of Grant on the Tenure of-oilice question. The telegraph gives us the solution of the matter in the appointment of two of Morton’s brothers-in-law one as Postmaster at Indianapolis and the other as Governor of Dakota—and several more relatives on the slate for other offices ’, Wahatch. Utah, began its cemetery. one night a fortnight ago. by tho killing of 12 citizens in a street affray. The town was new. and no one had yet died a natural death, so a lot was chosen and fenced in and the 12 victims were buried in a row. As they died in < row, it is proper that they should be buried io a row.

A state fair is a queen; an agricultural is a fanner's daughter; • chureh fair is a parson’s a sold icr s fair is the best-looking girl lie can get hold of; n charity fair is , a female pauper; and the most nu popular fair in the universe is boarding home fare. Fifteen thousand Spanish ladies hare addressed Gen. Prim, begging him on no account to permit religious toleration in Spain.

Fortune Telling. L. The following are some of the rules by which fortune-tellers profess to be guided in their Os astrology: January.— He that is born in January will be laborious and a lover of good wine, be very subject to infidelity, . and, withal, a fine singer. The woman born in this month will be a good housewife, rather melancholy, but yet good-natured. February. — The man born in this month will love money much but ladies more. He will be stingy at home, but prodigal abroad. The lady will be humane, and affectionate to her mother. Jlfiirch.—The man born in March will be rather handsome. He will be honest and prudent, but will die poor. The lady will be passionate, jealous, and a chatter-box. April.— The man who has the misfortune to be born in April will be subject to maladies. ’ He will travel to his disadvantage, for he will marry a rich heiress, who wilt prove a virago. The lady, who suffers.the same misfortune will share .the same fate. J/iz;/. —The man born in this month will be handsome and amiable. He will make his wife happy. The lady will be equally blest in every respect. June.. —The man born in this month will be small of stature and passionately fond of children.—

I' Th? ladv will be a personage fond f yoffee, and will marry young. > 1 Jury.— The man born in July , will be fat and suffer death for the 1 woman lie loves. The female will . be very handsome, with a sharp 1 nose and a fne bust. She will be ! of rather sulky temper. ! August — The man born in the ■ month of August will be ambitious and courageous. He will have two wives. The lady will be ami- | able and twice married, but her ■ second husband will cause her to I regret the first. L September.— He who is born in * September will be strong and prn- ■ dent, but will be too easy with his wife, who will cause great uneasiness. The lady will be round faced and fair-haired, witty, • discreet, and loved by her friends. October. — The man born in this month will have a handsome face and complexion. He will be wick cl and inconsistent. He will ( promise one thing and do anoth er, and remain poor. The lady will be pretty, a little fond of talking, will have two or three hus- , bands, who will die of grief— she . will know why. Nbremier. —The man born in ' this month will have a fine face ’ and be a gay deceiver. The lady j of this month will be large, liberal and original.

Der'ember. — The man born in I this month will 1c a good sort of ' personage, though passionate.— ,1k will devote himself to polities and be loved by his wife. The i lady will be amiable and haml-j some, with a good mind, nfine fig- , nre, and very iioncst. : - i [From the New Orleans Republican.] Peath of an Eccentric Woman. I Celesti Ldtioir, an old French I woman, died recently at her rcsi-! dence. near the Barracks. For a j long time she has lived in a hovel, I ' not far distant from tho river,! with no other companion than a colored woman nhnost as old as | ■ herself. The fwo women havej sulisiste I partly by charity and I partly bv the sale of a little driftwood which they could occasionally collect from the riverbank.— i “Old Ceelv" had a history, though

few, who had noticed the old wo-' man tottering along” the water’s ! edge under her load of fuel, eus-i ' pected it- She was born in the : southern part of France, and when a young girl served as bar maid in a country tavern. While there; ' she betrothed herself to a young blacksmith. Before their»mar riage, however, her lover was; draft*? 1 in to the Republican army.. of which the great Napoleon had ! but recently assumed command.— ! Determined not to be separated from her husband, she entered the same regiment as a vivnndier. In the second action her husband was killed. The girl however remain- . cd in tlv' regiment, determined to avenge his death. She participated i i the caippaign in Africa, and in the heat of one of the engagements . fell into ranks an fought like a ■ , soldier. She often boasted thnt at j the close of this luittle the EmpeI ror. who had noticed her, rode np I and patting her on the head, said: ? “Ab, my pretty girl, if you were ' not a woman I would make a Colj duel of you. - ’ She remained with her regiment

until Napoleon was exi’ed to Elba; but she took no part in the eventful scenes of the “hundred days” Why she would never tell the reason of hercoming to this country, and her after life until she appear cd in this locality, will ever remain I a sealed book, rs the knowledge of it died with her. \ — A noljle auger at wrong makes all our softer feelings warmer, as a. warm climate adds strength to spices. ■■ ,

JOB PRINTING. *• “EAGLE”. JOB PRINTING OFFICE, DECATUR, INDIANA. * RESPECTFULLY call the V I attention of the public to our increased facilities for the execution of every dffseription of ftim'ni omMimi JOB PRINTING. Having recently made large additions of new and fancy styles of TYPES, BOERS, & ORNAMENTS, to our Job Department, we are now prepared to execute every description of . Printing required in a Country Job Office, such as . Cards, A• - . Labels, Circulars, * Ball Ticket n, Programmes, Bill Heads, lAdtcr Heads, ~ Pamphlets, Order Books, Handbills, Blank »Vofe«, EjVgal Blanks, etc. - . * Special attention*given to I * . ' • ■" Colored & Paster Printing. I I Orders Respectfully Solicited ‘ Axa Satiyz V.T103 GuabaxtsxD. ’• I Ad-lrew all orders to the “EAGLE,” >. * DECATUR, IND. S

CABINET WAREROOMS! - A ' RARTHEE. & YAGER TXTOULD respectfully call the nttonV V tion of the public to the fact that they keep constantly on hand, and manufacture to order, all kinds of FURNITURE! —SUCH AS— Bureaus, Stands, BEDSTEADS, Breakfast, Dining, Side anil Centre. L 0 UNGES, CUI’BOARDS. SECRETARIES? CHAIRS, <Jv. ' All of wlfleli 'We will sell cheaper than any other establishment of the kindin this county. AU work warranted to be made out of cleilr and seasoned lumber. Please call and examine our Furniture and Drices before purchasing elsewhere. SSSSSS We also make to order all kinds, sizes and styles of COFFINTS. We have a first class Hearse with which to attend Funerals, whenever desired, on reasonable terms. Repairing done to order. Jigy'Shop and Furniture rooms on 2nd Street, opposite the Public Square. Decatur, Indiana. vllnhyl. KNOFF’S ART GALLERY! A- W * IL B. KNOFF, Artist, Decatur, - - “ Indiana, VNNOUNCES to his patrons and the people generally, that he is prepared to accommodate them with every style of Picture known to the Art. Special attention paid to the taking of children’s pictures. Havitig lately purchased a Mamiaath Solar Gaiaoral specially designed for taking PHOTOGRAPH'S .LIFE SIZE! I am now prepared TO COPY ALL KINDS OF PICTURES and enlarge them to any size, without the slightest injury to the original picture. A large assortment of FRAMES kept constantly on nand. vlOnfltf. Notice to Schoo! Teachers! ■ ■ - «:o~.—*- ♦ Office School Exvmiser, ) Adams Cptnvrr, i.vt>. / Examinantions of Teachers for License will bi held at the afiiee of the School Exatn’.ner on the following days, to-wit: The hut Friday of each of the following months: January, February, Mar-h, April, May, June, July, August and September. And upon the *econ<? and Friduyi of the following named month-: Octoiier, November and December. Applicants Will be required to present certificates of goo I moral character. — This rule will hi strictly enforced. Under no circumstances will an examination be given on any day other than here advertised.Teachers will be required to pass an examination in the eight branches required by law. SAM, C; BILLMAN. July 12, ’67-tf. S. Ex. A. C. OAVIS & BRO., BOOK BIDDERS, Blank Book and Paper Box Manufacturers, No. So Calhoun St., Opposite Court House FUV WAYNE, INDIANA. Magazines. Music, and old Books, etc., bound and re-bound in any style <le- : siurj. ... articular attention paidtocoun- ! ty work.. T. ADELSPERGER, Agent, j vlOnl. Decatur, Ind. i r»T JUNTOS’ O. Xu. XSXXuXu, Sow. 52&.51 Calhoun Street, FORT WAYNE. IUD., Wholesale and Retail Dealer in 'jPianos, hencaii Organs, Melodeons, and alh kinds of Small Instrumonts. Sole Agent for IVm. Knabe & Co’s Pianos, Baltimore; and Stienway A Soni Pianos. New York. Aino Agent for Wheeler & Wilaou's Veuring Machines. Parties desiring to purchase will do well to give me a call: vllnll. HAYER A: GRAFFE, -DEAtEaSIM— Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, SILVKR AKD MLVSK-PLATXD WARS. Goli, Silter aoi Steel Columbia Street, j! vllnolyl. FORT WAYNE,LN’D.

I IMMENSE SALES 1 -ATWARD’S CHINA STORE, Importer, Wholesale J Retail Dealer, 4S Calhoun Street, Opposite the Court House, FORT WAYNE, INDIANA. Looking Glasses. FRUIT JARS OF ALL KINDSGoods will be sold at the following Prices until further notice: 177 pieccsbcst stone China, !?25 to 80 00 100 “ “ “ “ 12 00 52 “ “ “ •* $5 to 5 50 12 Wine Glasses, 1 00 12Goblets, large size, §2 to 8 00 Tumblers, each, 05 ' Crocks, thatboilingwater will not # break, per gallon, 121 0 common Plates, 40 6 common. Teas, 80 Wall Paper best quality, per roll, IG§ Window Blinds, 5 in a roll, , 40 Satin Wall Paper, per roll, - 28 Glass Molasses Cans, tin tops, 35 Titr Toilet Set, 3 pieces. $5 to 0 00 StoneChinaßowlandPitclier, 1 50*2 00 Common “ $1 to 1 25 Stone China Plates, • 75 Stone Chinn Teas, 75 Beer Mugs 12 for 2 00 Labeled Bar Decanters and Stoppers, 65c to 1 00 Pails and Wash Boards each, 25 Whiskey Glass. 12 for 1 00 6-inch Glass dishes, S(J 10 12 Cup Plates, glass, 40 Steel Knives and Forks, per set t, 1 50 Largo Class Bowls, ?ltol 2-' Knives and Forks, 1 O' Thick Hotel Dishes, each. 12.', Large 3-hoop Tubs, 12" Large 2-hoop Tubs, 1 !'• Glass Sugars, each, 4D Large Lamps, each, 50,60, 80(7? 11C Spocn and Castor and Plated Goods China, Glass Bowls, Ivory Handled Knives, in fact everything in the Chins line, will be sold lower than in any other house. v11n46. DORWIA & BRO., -DEALERS IN0 rugs, Medicines, Chemicals, Toilet anil Fancy Articles, Sponges, Hrushes, Ptrlumery. Coal Oil, Lamps. Paltnl JJediccncs, tsc. DECA TUR, - INDIANA Physician’s Prescriptions carefull; compounded, an 1 orders answered wit) care and dispatch. Farmers and Physicians from the country will find ou: stock of Medicines complete, warranter sennine, and of the best quality. v')n3s "■ ts. FIRST IN THE MARKET! J. G. FLEODERMAN, Merchant Tailor, JSB. aaJlaUi street, lE’oxrt Incl.. HAS just returned from the Eas* with th? choicest and largest assortneut of DALL & WINTER GOODS Ever oxlrbited in this market, which he is ready to mike up in the most fashionable sty les, at prices which cannot fail to please. A large stock of Ready-Made Clothiug andtlonts* Furnishing Goods kept constantly on hand. Com ? and examine before bttyingeViewhero. goa l coat rpakqrs wanted, vllnll JL. G. FLEDD ERM AN. GEO. GOULD, Manufacturer and Dealer in UPHOUSTm & BEDDWC, ' I ’ Mattresses, Pillows, ; Bolsters, Bed Comforters, -AXDT’HA.TIIEri. UZEUDta, . SPRING I.OUNCES, ' CHURCH CUSHIONS ' , No. 37 Comer of Barr & Columbia Sts., .. FORTWIYXE, Indiana. ’ U. s. M AIL. . NEW STAGE LINE « rttWeen r DECATUR. INDIANA, & ST. MARY'S. OHIO 0 I ALSO, FROM DECATUR TO MONROEVILLE, IND. Im.i Dncatar. a, o« Mondaraand { F leiw ManTv't*' D*s»««r, "• T«a«tayvand I aww morn tn < ’ I , n-ltfctmm. r o niift»«tx>tti’w»y«ontba Ir.Usbury, Ft. Wj’pu Jt Chiesffc R. R J I will at«O do a ga*wal Fxprw bnainwa. Par|a- nxlmlrina kafra br>.a«!»« From any may [ r> b «roe ha.in< <lr ir.‘N<ra re-mHU vUalo UEU. FETILK -.

NEW WAGON & CARRIAGE SHOP, IN DECATUR, IADIAYA. JOHN KINO, AnnoVncSs to tho citizen? of Adams county and vicinity, that he is now prepared to put up WAGONS, BUGGIES, CARRIAGES, SLEIGHS, SLEDS, and anything in my line. None but the best seasoned stock used in their construction, and all work warranted as represented. Give me a call. der on short notice. SHOP—On corner of Front and Monroe streets, east 6f the Burt Eonse. vlln2yl. JOHN KING. FORT WAY YE HOOP SKIRT FACTORY, No. 4)1 Columbia St. Hoop Skirts io New Styles, Made of the very nest material, cheap•r than will be Repaired Free of Charge when broken. UOKSETS, tin immense Stock, Chenpet nnd Better than the Cheapest. Every Corset Warranted all Whalebone. DRESS TRIMMINGSnnd BUTTONS, >in entire new stock, well selected and rich. LADIES' UNDERCLOTH, a complete stork. • PARASOLS, a full line. NOTIONS, WORSTEDS, and other articles too numerous to mention. Will be sold cheap, at the HOOP SKIRT FACTORY. JOSBint BLACK. vl2n7yl. Proprietor. E W BOOT and SHOE STORK. T* 22 jTL J 9 C -£Y- - CONTER & IIOLTIIOFSE jrf. Announce to the people of Adams CotHßy that they arc opAiing, in their new building, on Second street, in Decatur, in entire Vew Slock of Boots & Shoes, Eeatlier, Findings, &c., which, wo offer to customers cheaper than lie same can be bought at any other . house. Our stock comprises lien’s & Boy's Roots, Shoes ind Slippers, of every grade and price. Liulit's A .TSisscm’ Craitertti, Hoots, Slices nnd Slippers,of eveiy style mJ quality.' Children’s Wear in great variety; in fact everything usutlly fouiuj in a First Class Shoe Store. CUSTOM WORK of every description lone to order. 1 Particular attention paid •o fine work. None but experienced workmen employed. Wo keep no apprentices. Vendingdoneonshorifaotice. All work warranted. ( Dt-jy-i* >untry Shoortwvifcrs supplied; with Leather and Findings. ftAy”Xe:ncmbor we I'iiedit no one. vl2n’22tf. CONTER & HOLTIIOI’SE. SADDLE HARNESS SHOP, R. BURKS. -MANUFACTURER AND DEALER IXSaddles, Harness, Bridles, Collars, Halters, B 5 'll ips, Bridle-Bits, Hames, Ac. Dacatur, - - ■ Indiana. I keep cnns'nntly on hand nnd man- I nfaetnre to order. Saddles, Harness, I Bridles Collars, Halters, whips, Fly- 1 Nets, &c., which I will Sell Cheaper j than any other establishment in the ! county.' All Work Warranted to be of good material nnd put up in a sub- ‘ stantial manner RcpairingDone Io Order on short notice. Call nnd examine my work and pri- , ccs. A good stock al ways on hand. SHOP—On Second street, tn Meibers' ! building. v11n47. R. BURNS. MAXLFACTVBEBS OF SASH, DOORS, BUNDS And Wi!idow r Frames. Allky, Nobtii of the City Mills, FORT WAYNE, IND. Sash and W indow Blinds, of all sizes, kept constantly on hsnd. All work warranted to be as represented. Prices as low as any otherestabiishment. Country dealers suppli«4 liberal rates. v!2n7yl. , — — ——— MeCULLOCH A RIOHEY. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in I Hardware, Tinners’ Stock, 1 AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, • Mechanics’ Tools, STOVES, &c., So. S7 Columbia Street, ' F. H.M CVLLOCH, I FORT WAYNE, IND, amos BICHET. J «» vl‘Znlßyl

LICENSED BY THE 'V UNITED;,ST ATIW AUTHORITY. •jj > "* S. C. THOMPSON & CCreT GREAT OF Dry Goods, Dress Goods, Linens, Cottons, Fancy Goods, Albums, . Bibles, Silver-Plated Ware, Cutlery, Leather and German Goods of every description, &c., dec. These articles to be sold at ths uni-» * form price of ONE DOLLAR EACH, and not to be paid for until you know what you are to receive. The most popular and economical method of doing business in the country,' The goods we have for sale are described on printed slips, and will bo sent to any address at the rate Os f(X cents each, to pay for postage, printing, &c. It is then at the option of holder# whether they will send one dollar for the article or not. By patronizing this sale you have ft chance to exchange your goods, tdtotriefthe article mentioned on tkc printed slip not be Jostled. The smallest article sold for ONK DOLLAR caii be exchanged for a -Silver-Plated Five-Bottled Castor, or your phoicc of a large variety of other articles Upon exchange list, comprising over 250 useful not one of which could be \bought r.t any retail country storo for nearly double the amount TERMS TO AGENTS. Wc send ns Commission to Agents: For a Club of Thirty, and $3.00, one of the followihg articles:— A musket, shot-gun, or Austrian rifle, 20 yards cotton, lady's fancy square wool shawl, Lancaster quilt, nccordeon, set of steel-blndcd knives nnd forks, violin and bow, fnney dress pattern, pair Indies' extra quality cloth boots, one dozen large size linen towels, Alhambra quilt, honeycomb quilt, cottage clock, white wool blanket, 15 yards best quality print. 12 yards delaine, bue dozen linen dinner nnpkins, &c. ■* For a Club of Sixty, and SG.OO, one of the following articles:— Revolver, shot gun, or Springfield rifle, 42 yards sheeting, pair honeycomb quilts, cylinder watch, 1 yards double width waterproof cloaking, lady's douhte wool shawl, Lancaster quill, nlpaccn dress pattern, engraved silver-plated six bottled revolving cnstor, sot ivory-handled knives, with silver-plated forks, pair of all-wool blankets, pair of Alhambra quilts, 30 yards print, or a Marseilles quilt, double eight-keyed nccordeon, Webster's national pictorial dictionnry, (600 engravings. 900 pages), 31 yards doeskin for suit, &c. Fora ub of One llumTrrd, and §IO.OO, double bnrrel shot gun, rifle cane, or Sharp's rifle, 65 yards sheeting. fnney cnssimere cont, pants nnA vest pattern (extra quality), pair ?plW|did rose blankets, fancy plaid wool lolig shawl, 25 yards 1 crop carpeting, splch- • did violin and bow, splendid nip ecu dress pattern, silver hunting-cased watch, single barrel shot gun, Sharp’s revolver, one pair fine dnmnsk table covers, with one dozen dinner napkins to match. Worcester's illustrated uirabrigded dictionary, (1800 pages). &c. For additional list of commissions, see ; Circular. ; fit??'Commissions for larger clubs In. proportion. Agents will please take notice of (his. Do not send names, but number your clubs from one upward. Make your letters short and plain as possible. TAKE PARTICULAR NOTICE OF THIS sure nnd send Money in all, crises by Registered Letter, which can Im 1 kent from any post office. This way bf sending money is preferred to any other method whatever. We cannot be responsible for money lost, unless some precautions arc taken to insure its safety. SEND FOR CIRCULARS. Rend your address in full, Town,. I County, and State. S. C. THOMPSON & CO., 136 Federal Street, . j <12u31 51w4 Boston, Mass. WE AKE COMING, ! /-XNCF. MORE WITH A NEW SPRING V/Stock in our great I One Dollar Sole of Dry and Fancy Cr o o D S j . Cutlery, d?o. PREMIUM RATES OF SHEETING.For a Club of 30,. 21 yds. Sheeting. For a Club of 60, 42 “ “ For a Club es 100, “ All other premiums in the Bftine ratio. ' Enlarged Exchange List, with new aud useful articles. See new Circular and sample. Sew* to any addicss free. send money by registered letter, addressed te # J. 8. UAWES A CO, 15 Federal St, Beaten, Mate. r. 0 DoxC Yl2nll-*lwS < 1- ■*