Decatur Eagle, Volume 13, Number 38, Decatur, Adams County, 31 December 1869 — Page 4

Stimulants. Geo. D. Prentice writes as follows concerning stimulants: There is a time when the’pulse lies low in the bosom and beats still in the veins; when the spirit, which apparently knows no waking, sleeps in its house of clay, and the windows are shut, the doors hung in the invisible crape of melancholy; when we wish the golden sunshine pitchy darkness, and wish to fancy clouds where no clouds be. This is a state of sickness where physic may be thrown to the dogs, for we wish none of it. What shall raise the spirit? What shall make the heart beat music again, and the pulse through all the myriad thronged] halls in the house of life ? What shall make the sun kiss the eastern hills for us, with all his old awakening gladness, and the night overflow with moonlight, sun and flowers? Love itself is the greatest stimulant, the most intoxicating of all, !H»d performs alt these miracles, and is a miracle itself, and is not at the drug store, whatever they say. The counterfeit is in the market, but the winged god is not a money changer, we assure you. Men have tried many things, but still they ask for stimulant. Men try to bury the floating dead of their souls in the wine cup, but the corpse rises. We see their faces in the bubbles. The intoxication of drink sets the world whirling again, and the pulses to playing music, and the thoughts galloping, but the clock only runs down sooner, and an unnatural stimulant only leaves the house it filled with the wildest revelry more silent, more sad,mor6 deserted. There isonly one stimulant that never intoxicates —duty. Duty puts a clear sky over every man, into which the skylark, happiness, always goes singing. TDc of a moonShe—Mon lay. London.—the most important entry I have ever made! The greatest—the greatest epoch in my life; at 10:30 a. m. I was married !! Bouloiinee whitte tulle.] 2( Veil given by Aunt Jane.) Cried a deal, but so happy ! Dhar darlingcst John, and lonkec so noble in'his blue coat! He—Monday. Was tied up at 10 :30. Shocking dull affair—cry-ing-church "and bad champagne. Glad I stuck out about the settlements. She—Tuesday. Tenby.—Beautiful ’morning; sunshine—birds singing—Dear John—happy as the day is long. He— Tuesday. Came down here last night. Bad dinner, bad hotel. Place looks better by daylight; but I should say’ dullish. Poor Nelly ! notjnuch to say for herself. She—Wednesday. Dear, darlingest John ! so kind and thoughtful. After breakfast went out exploring all the ruins; so interesting, and leaning on]John‘s arm—so nice. ' He—Wednesday. Tolerable breakfast. Went out ’with Nelly to see “the ruins,” and she quite walked me off my legs—Awfully stupid things “ruins” are, to be sure ! Had no idea before that Nelly weighed sofmuch ; took my arm all the way back. She—Thursday. In the morning went out driving with John. After lunch saw some more ruins. He— Thursday. Driving. Beastly, sluggish sort of pony. Ruins again ; really can't stand any more of ’em. Beginning to rain. She—Friday. Raining heavily. Nothing to do. Dear John seems fidgety, poor fellow. I should think this is a dull place when it rains. He—Friday. Raining like tha deuce. Dreadfully dull. Nelly 1 hasn’t a word to say for herself; : and the wine is even worse than the cigars. She—Saturday. Still rairyng. John is quite dull, and doesn’t seem to talk to one muoli; it really • seems as if he was getting tired of j me already. What is to be done ? | He—Saturday. Can't stand this - any longer. Nelly is quite tire-j some sometimes. Suggest going I to town by 3:50 express. She agrees at oucc. Hurrah, what an 1 escape! It is wroug to believe that frank ■ sentiments and the candor of the mind are the exclusive qualities of 1 the young; they ornament oftentimes old age, upon which they »eein to spread a chaste reflection of the modest graces of their younger days, where they shine ’ with the same brightness as those, flowers that are of.cn seen peeping 1 fresh and laughing from among ruins. - . ' Every hour comes to us charged with duty, and the moment »t is I past, it is registered for or against us in the final account which all must give of their actions. California has developed a now industry. It ships bales as chapsrrsl Mires tn Glinn, ■where they SWT boxed up and scut back aa tca

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The Boy of the Period. The New Orleans Picayune of a recent date has the following:— A lady walking along Canal street yesterday evening, was attracted by the bright eyes and blonde curls of a little urchin seated on the curbstone. She approached,, and asked him if he was a newsboy. “No, Mam I arnt nothing.” “Have you no home ?” “No” ' F “Wouldn’t you like to have one ?” ' “You bet!” “You should not speak so idly, my son. But come, how would you like me for a mother ?” The little fellow scanned her from head to foot for a moment, and then inquired: “Would you whip me ?” “Not unless you were bad.” “Let me go bare-footed ?” “No.” “Play hoss ?” “No.” “Pull the cat's tail ?” “No.” “Lick the puddin' dish ?” “No.” “Cuss ?” “No.” “Chaw tobacco ?” “No.” “Smoke ?” “No.” . “Then go along with you ; yotl don't know anything. I reckon next you’d say a feller shouldn't cross his legs and sing ‘Come Along Jdsey.”’ And the little fellow’s face glowed with a sense of ineffable contempt. An Earnest Tale. A certain Rabbi had two sons, whom both he and his wife tenderly loved. Duty obliged the Rabbi to take a journey to a distant country; during his absence his two promising boys sickened and died. The grief-stricken mother laid them out on their bed, drew the* curtain, and waited anxiously for her husband. He came—it was night. “How arc my boys ?” was the first question. “Let me see them.” “Stay awhile,” said his wife; “I am in great trouble, and I want your advice. Some years ago a frie’hd lent me some jewels. I took care of them and at last be■gan to prize them as my own.— Siute your departure my friend I has called for them, but I did not, like to part with them. Shall I giye them up ?” ‘‘Wife !” what a strange request is this! Give them up, and that instantly, this very night! Show me the jewels.” She took the Rabbi to their bed, 1 drew wide the curtain, and said, I “Husband, there are the jewels!” The Rabbi bowed his head and wept. A Message. Oh wind, that bloweth from the west— Oh sighing Summer wind! Go thou to those whom I love best, And call me to their mind; And sweetly speak at close of day, When stars are. in the blue, Os one who loves them, far away, The absent and the true. Equality. —After all that can bp said about the advantages one man has over another, there is still a wonderful equality in human fortunes. If the heiress has booty for her dower, the penilcss have beauty for theirs; if one man has cash the other has credit; if one boasts of his income, the other can of his influence. No one is so miserable but that his neighbor . wants something he possess ; and | no one so mighty but that he wants another’s aid. There is no fortune so good but it may be reversed ; ami none so bad but it may be bettered. The sun that rises in clouds may set in splendor; and that which rises in splendor may set in gloom. Do your duty, howeever dangerous, for death comes to all; and the world does not need your bodily presence as much as it does your moral heroism. Pketty Good. The Findlay 1 (Ohio) School Examiner pro-I pounded the following question at ’ a recent examination : “We know that A. B. C. is vowels, but why is > they ?"— Exchange. In reading the above we are led to exclaim, in the language of Jack Falstaff, “Lord, Lord, how this world is given to lying.”— Findlay Courier. That school examiner m.\v be falsel v charged, but some time ago, we received a note from what is considered a highly Intelligent Radical, couched in language like this : “What Yon savs is al Lies, ! and i Never Sayed that the presi-; dent was altogether the guverment [ i Never Awowed «o in publik ad j roses in the last campane. you are 1 too ignerent to understand the english lanwage *f roar parents had sent yon ecoo) a proper time you mite no somthing.” Comment on the above is mine-ccs-»arv. — Warsaw Nat. Union.

. W, G. SPENCER & BRO., - DEALERS IK— ‘ HARDWARE. HAVING increased their stock, so as to comprise e zery article kept in a Harlware establishment, respectfully ask for a continued patronage from the citizens of Adams and the adjoining Counties. Being engaged exclusively in the Hardware Business they expect to offer extra inducements to every one wishing to purchase anything in their line. Hardware for Blacksmiths and Wagon Makers; Iron and Steel of every description. Horse Shoes, Horse uhoe Iron. * Norway Nail Rod, Hardware for Builders, Sash of every size, Glass, Nails, Doors, Locks, Thumb Latches, Butts, Screws, Hasps and staples in fact everything in the building line. For Carpenters and Joiners, Cross Cut, Hand, Tenon, Compass and Wood Saws, Axes, Hatchets, Hammers, Planes and Plane Irons. HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS of every description constantly on hand Table & Pocket Cutlery, Iron, Albata, Silver and Plated Table and Tea Spoons. It would be impossible to enumerate everything kept in this establishment. All who are in want of Hardware of any description are invited to call and examine their stock. You will be remunerated by getting what you want at low prices. They have not marked their goods for the purpose of discounting ten per i cent for cash to favored customers at : the expense of others, but intend doing an honest legitimate business, having one price for all, the rich and the poor. Call at tlie Sign of tlie "PADLOCK” ' before purchasing elsewhere, as they hope by strict attention to business and ; a disposition to sell at fair nnd reasonablepric.'s, to establish a profitable Hardware establishment. vl3n3 NAYER & GRAFFE, -DEALERS IKWatches, Clocks, Jewelry SILVER AND SILVEK-PLATED WADE. Gold, Silver and Steel Spectacles Columbia Street, vlln-51yL FORT WAYNE,IND NEW WAGON & CARRIAGE SHOP, IN t DECATUR, INDIANA. JOHN KINC, Anxovkces to the citizens of Adams county andvicinity, 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. Givemeacall. kinds of repairing done to order on short notice. SHOP—On corner of Front and Monroestreets, east of the Burt Eouse. vlln2yl. \ JOHN KING. DORWIN <fc PETERSON, -DEALERS IKDrugs, Medicines, Chemicals, Toilet and Fancy Articles, Sponges, Brushes, . Perfumery. Coal Oil, Camps, Patent Aled ,\hfc. DECATUR, INDIANA Physician’s Prescriptions carefully , compounded, and orders answered with care and dispatch. Farmers and Physicians from the country will find our stock of Medicines complete, warranted genuine,and of the bestquality. v9n3J ts. FRO.VEFIELD it TODD, MAXVFACTVBEIIB OF SASH, DOORS, BLINDS -ZVxicl WINDOW FRAMES, Alley, North of the Citt Mills, FORT WAYNE, IND. large stock of Doors, Sash and I Window Frames on hand which will!, be snM chert g for Cnr AB Wtrtt IBlde I of Pi ®c lumber . v!2n7y2

F. C. SHACKLI Y. House Painter AND I’a.x’jesh WALL PAPER of all kinds furnished at Fort Wayne Prices Samples can be seen at Dorwin’s Drugstore All orders promptly attended to. Decatur, May, 1869. 13n8mG NEW JEWELY STORE! XZN* DECATUR. - JAMES LALLEY, Announces to the citizens of Adams Countyand vicinity, thathe has purchased JEWELRY STORE in Decatur, of Mr. Ezra Lyster, and will continue the business at the old stand where he will keep constantly on hand alarge and complete assortment of Watch e«, Cloclxb, iT ewoiry, Notions Spectacles, &.e., which he offers at price to suit the times. Repairing of all kinds dono on short notice. All work warranted ns represented. v 12n39 JAS. LALLEY. knoFfsartg ALLERYI H. B. KNOFF, Artist, Decatur, - - ■ Indiana, ANNOUNCES 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. Having lately purchased a MAMMOTH SOLAR CAMERA specially designed for taking PHOTOGRAPH’S LIFE SIZE! I am now prepared TO COPY ALL KINDS OF PICTVRES and enlarge them to any size, without the slightest injury to the original picture. A large assortment of FRAMES keptconstantly on hand. vlOnatf. TENT WARE! ■zkjntxj STOVES! H. W. ROVER Second Street, Opposite the Clerk's Office, Decatur, IxxcX., RESPECTFULLY announces to the citizens of Adams county, and the public in general, that he keeps constantly on hand a large assortment of STOVES, -SUCH AS—COOK PARLOR AND OFFICE STOVES A large stock of T”n and Japan Ware Os his own manufacture, always on hand. He is also prepared to put up Lightning Rods and Tin Spouting, and in fact is prepared to do allkindso work pertaing to hisbusiness, including COPPER SMITHING. He is prepared to fill all orders in his line, of his own manufacture, either at Wholesale or Retail, at lower prices than can be furnished by any other house in thecounty. and examine his stock. Repairing done toorder. vlOnlltf CRABBS & RICE DEALERS IX FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC DRY GOODS, HATS & CAPS, BOOTS & SHOES, GkXt.OCZJXt.XZJO , Quconswar o, CARPETS, ! O X X. CXIOTJSS, NOTIONS,- 4rc , DECA TUR. INDIA NA. I XyAll of the above gobds will be sold very cheap for Cash or Conntry Produce r2n2l

THE BEST 111 THE WORID. THE SCIENTIHC AMERICAN. SISOO Cash. FOR 1870. SISOO Cash. A Valuable Premium for All. This splendidly illustrated weekly journal of POPULAR SCIENCE; MECHANICS, INVENTION, ENGINEERING, jpHEMISTRY, ARCHITECTURE, AGRICULTURE, and the kindred arts, enters its TWENTY-FIFTH YEAR on the first of January next, having a cir culation far exceeding that of any similar journal now published. THE EDITORIAL the Scientific American is very ably conducted, and some of the most popular writers in this Country and Europe are contributors. Every number has 16 imperial pages, embellished with fine Engravings of Machinery, New Inventions, Tools for the and Household, Engineering Works, Dwelling Houses, Public Buildings. A journal of so much intrinsic value, at the low price of $3 a year, ought to have, in this thriving country, A MILLION READERS. Whoever reads the Scientific American is entertained and instructed, without being bothered with hard words or dry details. TO INVENTORS AND MECHANICS, this journal is of special value, as it contains a weekly report of all Patents issued at Washington, with copious notices of the leading AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN INVENTIONS. The Publishers of the Scientific American are the most Extensive Patent Solicitors in the world, and have unequalled facilities for gathering a complete knowledge of the progress of Invention and Discovery throughout the world; and with a view to mark the quarter of a century, during which this journal has held the first place in Scientific and Mechanical Literature the Publishers will issue on January first the large and splendid Steel Engraving by John Sartain of Philadelphia, entitled : “MEN OF PROGRESS—AMERICAN INVENTORS,” Aj the plate costing nearly $4,000 to engrave, and contains nineteen likenesses of Illustrious American Inventors. It is a superb work of art. Single pictures, printed on heavy paper, will be sold at $lO, bitt any one s rbscribing for the Scientific American the paper will be sent for one year, together with a copy of the engraving, on receipt of $lO. The picture is also offered as a premium lor clubs of subscribers. $1,500 CASH PRIZES. In addition to the above premium, the Publishers will pay $1,500 in CASH PRIZES for lists of subscribers sent in by February 10, 1870. Persons who want to compete for these prizes, should send at once for prospectus and blanks for names. Terms of Scientific American, one year, $3.00; six months, $1.50; four months, SI.OO. To clubs of 10 and upwards, terms $2.50 per annum. Specimen copies sent free. Address the Publishers. MUNN & CO., 37 Park Row, New York. How to get Patents.—A pamphlet of Patent Laws and instruction to Inventors sent free. NEW DRUG STORE —IN—DECATUR, INDIANA. ♦ SCHROCK & BLOSSOM, Dealersix DRUGS, MEDICINES, CHEMICAXjs, OILS, PAIMTS, VARNISHES, TOILET PERFLjIERY, Stationery, Brushes, &c. Physicians prescriptions compounded with care, and orders filled with neatness and dispatch. Our stock is entirely new and good. 13:37tf Appointment of Administrator. 'VvOTICE is hereby given that the tindersigned has been appointed Ad- ! ministrator of the Estate of Frederick Filling, late of Adams county, deceased. The Estate is probably solvent. JOHN H. FILLING, Dec. 24—w3 Administrator. Fresh Garden, Flower, Fruit, Herb, Tree, Shrub and Evergreen Seeds, with directions for culture, prepaid by mail. The most complete and judicious assortment in the country.— Agents wanted. 25 Sorts of either for $1.00; prepaid by mail. Also Small Fruits, Plants, Bulbs, all the new Potatoes, Ac., prepaid by mail. 4 lbs. Early Rose Potato, prepaid, for SI.OO. Conover s Colossal As- | paragus, $3 per 100; $25 per 1000, prei paid. New hardy fragrant everblooming Japan Honeysuckle, 50 cts. each, prepaid. True Cape Cod Crarberry, for upland or lowland culture, SI.OO per 100, prepaid, with directions. Priced Cataloguetoiny address, gratis; also trade 'list. Seeds on Commission. B. M. WATSON. Old Colony Nurseries and Seed Warehouse, Plymouth, Mass. Established in 1842. n36m4 ■' — — ——————— x A’otice of Appointment of Administrator. 'V r OTICE is hereby given that the unXx dersigned ba* been appointed Administrator of the estate of E?*ias Dailey, deceased. The estate is supposed to bo solvent. X--Z,—— * A. T. DABBY. Nov. 5, 1869, Administrator

FORT WATKE HOOP SKIRT FACTORY No. 91 Columbia St. Hoop Skirts in New Styles, Made of the very best material, cheaper than ever, and will be Repaired Free of Charge when broken. • CORSETS, an immense Stock, Cheaper and Better than the Cheapest. Every Corset Warranted all Whalebone I DRESS TRIMMINGS and BUTTONS, an entire new stock, well selected and rich. LADIES'UNDERCLOTH, a complete stock. PARASOLS, a full line. NOTIONS, WORSTEDS, and otherarticlestoo numerous to mention. Will be sold cheap, at the Hoop Skirt Factory, JOSEPH BLACK, vl2n7yl. Proprietor. SIETION, BRO, <t CO., Wholesale and Retail Dealers in BOOKS cC- STATIONERY. - holographic Albums and Blank Books, Caj, Letter, Note, Wall aid Training fafers, FORT WAYNE, INDIANA. School Books of all kinds at Publish ars’ prices. v12n25. saddlF& shop. ZFL. BURNS, -MANUFACTURER AND DEALER INSaddles, Harness , BRIDLES, COLLARS, HALTERS, WHIPS, BRIDLEB ITS, HAMES, .(r., <fc., Decatur, - - - Indiana. I keep cons'antly on hand nnd manufacture to order, Saddles, Harness, Bridles Collars, Halters, whips, FlyNets, &c., which I will Sell Cheaper than any other establishment iiVthe county. All Work Warranted to be of good material and put up in a sub' stantial manner RcpairingDone to Order °n short notice. Call nnd examine my work and prices. A good stock always on hand. SHOP —On Second street,in Meibers’ building. v11n47. R. BURNS. 11. W. SIIACKUEY, MAXITACTURER Or WAGONS & CARRIAGES, And Manufacturer and Wholesale Dealer in WAGON & CARRIAGE JVT ATERIAIi, Bent & Sawed Felloes, Shafis, Poles, Single-Trees, Week Yokes. Wagon Bows, &.C., DECATUR, INDIANA. jj£g“The attention of Manufacturers and Dealers is respectfully invited to my stock of Wagon and Carriage materials, which for superior workmanship and excellence of timber, I think, cannot be excelled by any other establish ment. I am prepared to fill orders by sample, of any style that may be desired. Samples sent when requested. Cash paid for Hickory nnd Oak spoke timber. ins and Carriages repaired, and Horse-Shoeing done on short notice. v!2n47 H. W. SHACKLEY. Notice lo School Teachers! Office School Examiner, 1 AdamsColnty,lxb. J Examinantione of Teachers for License will be held at the office of the School Examiner on the following days, to-wit: The last Friday of each of the following months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August and September. And upon the second and last Fridays of the following named months: October, November and December. Applicants will be required to present certificates of good moral character. —• This rule will be strictly enforced. Under no circumstances will an ex amination be given on any day othei than here advertised. Teachers will be required to pass an .examination in the eight branches required by law. SAM. C. BOLLMAN, July 12, ’67-tf. 6. Ex. A. €■ O. X>. HURD. Manufacturer of Sash, Doors, and Blinds North side Canal, west of Ges Works, • FORT WAYNE, INDIANA, Jnstotn work promptly executed yll*2o

PIANOS 0. X.. XXIX.I. Nos. 52 & 54 Calhoun Street, FORT W'AYNE, IND. Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Pianos, American Organs, Melodeons, and all kinds of Small InHtruments. Sole Agent for Wm. Knabe & Co’s Pianos, Baltimore; and Stienway & Son’» Pianos, New York. Also Agent for Wheeler & Wilson's- o ewing Machines. Parties desiring to purchase will dtr well to give me a call. vllnll. DAVIS & BRO., BOOK BINDERS, -A.2NTX> Blank Book and Paper Box Manufacturers, N 0.25 Calhoun s t., Opposite Court HouseFORT WAYNE, INDIANA. - Magazines, Music,andold Books, etc. r bound and re-bound in any style desired. attention paid tocounty work. T. ADELSPERGER, Agent, vlOnl.- Decatur, Ind. FIRST IN THE MARKET T J. G. FLEDDERMAN, Merchant Tailor, So, 25 Main Street, Fort vVavnc, Ind., HAS just returned from the East with the choicest and largest assort incut of %ALL A WINTER GOODS Ever exhibited in this market, which he is ready to make up in the most fashionablestyles, at prices which cannot fail to plense. A large stock of Ready-Made Clothing andGents’ Furnishing Goods kept constantly on hand. Come and cxaminebeforc buyingclaewhere. CHS“Two good coat makers wanted, vllnll J. G. FLEDDERMAN. BE GROFF NELSON & CO., -DEALERS IXCRAIN, SEEDS, -ANDAgricultural Products Generally, Proprietors of the EDIH PARK NURSERY, (Established in 1850.) Experimental stock, fruit, I Grain, Seed and Vegetable Farm four miles east of the City of Ft. Wayne, on the New Haven Pike. Agricultural Ware House, Farm Implements, Machinery, Grain, Flour and Seed Store, Opposite Avelinc House, on Calhoun street, Fort Wayne, Indiana. PURE CIDER VINEGAR, warranted free from poisonous compounds, furnished at their Factory on the Fruit Farm, or at the Store, in quantities to suit purchasers. vl2 u 25. 1. M. XUTTMAX, o. c. DODIS Late of Decatur. NUTTHAM & DODEZ, Corner Main and Harrison streets, ona square of Main St. Exchange; FORT WAYNE, IND. (COMPLETE Stock of GROCERIES J always on hand at the lowest prices Sighest Frice always paid tor Butter, Eggs and other Country Produce. v!3n3 NUTTMAN & DODEZ. McCULLOCH & RIOHEY Wholesaleand Retail Dealersin Hardware, Tinners' Stock Agricultural Implements, STOVES, &c., Ko. 87 Columbia Street, f.h.m culloch, 1 FORT WAYNE, INh amos richet, J vl2n!3yl Eistrayed. TAKEN UP by Henry Knavel, Wash-, ington township, three yearling Heifers, described as follows: “Ona ' dark red heifer, left horn d.rooping; one • pale red, and ope white and red spotted. ' Appraised at sll each.imd reported by C. M. France, J. P. 36w3 Attest, A. J- HILL, Clerk. - e gale of Laud. XTOriCE is hereby given that the uni dersigned, Executors of the last Will of Ulrich Amstucs, deceased, will i sell at private sale, on and after the 25th - I day of December,Ja. D. 1869, at the late residence of the decedent, in Wabash , 'ownship, Adams county, in the Stale of • Indiana, the following described Real | Estate, to wit: The north west quarter of the south I cast quarter of section four (4), in townI ship twenty hve (25) north, range four- ■ teen (14) east, in Adams county, in th* State of Indiana, on eueb term* a* be agreed upon. ’ JOHN SPRINGER, CHRISTIAN B. LAHM AN, hT*"" ■ v ~ WiccuWfST” ’ Nov. 12,1M9 nß2w4