Cctuistouiu .jaU®, ©(luetic. Vol xxx v 8 Whole No 1 8 88. Rates of Advertising. One square, 18 lines, 1 time 511 2 times 75 " 3 " 1.00 1 mo. 1.25 3 " 2.50 " 6 " 4.00 " 1 year 6.00 2 squares, 3 times 2.00 " 3 mos. 3.50 2 squares, 6 mos. $5.00 " 1 year 8.00 •J column, 3 mos. 6.00 6 " 10.00 " 1 year 15.00 1 column, 3 mos. 10.00 6 " 15.00 " 1 year 25.00 Notices before mar riages, &c. sl2. Communications recommending persons for office, must be paid in advance at the rate of 25 cents per square. TAILORING, JAMES A. I, I I. I, I' V TY ESPECTFFLLY informs the public that he I\, has taken the shop recently occupied by VVILLIAM MCFADDEN, in MARKET street, one door north of Alfred Marks' Drug store, up stairs, Lewislown, where he will continue the above business, in all its various branches. He solicits a share of public custom, and promises to devote all his time and attention to his busi ness, and hopes by so doing to merit encourage ment. He will be in the regular receipt of the fashions of each season, and prepared to make his garments to please all who may favor him with a call. [march 29, 1850—3 m TIN WARE! TIN WARE!! J. It. MELHEIMEK, VT hisold stand,on MARKET street, Lew istown, six doors east of the public square, south side, informs the public generally, that they will always find at his establishment, a llca\y Slock of Miulc Up T I X W A It K , of almost every variety, and offering great in ducements to purchasers. To COUNTRY MERCHANTS, who may wish to lay in a stock for sale, he will make such reduction in price as will prove advanta geous to them. Thankful for the encouragement he has thus far received, he will endeavor to deserve and hopes to receive a continuance of the same.— A good practical knowledge of his business, and all work being made under his own per sonal superintendence, warrants hiin in assur ing the public that they will nowhere find bet ter or cheaper. [mrrch 22. l-. r )0 -tf GREAT EXCITEMENT ABOUT Bfnj.iiiiiii Hi ilk let's Patent Clastic Spring Ilottoni r r d MANUFACTURED AND SOLD BY A. FELII, At the Lewislown Cheap Cabinet Ware Rooms, "W*7 HERE the article can be eeen at any ww time among his large stock of other FURNITURE ol ail descriptions. The fol lowing testimonials from those who purchased and have now in use, or bad the bottom put into their old bedsteads, will speak for themselves: CERTIFICATES ! This is to certify that I purchased twenty pair of new bedsteads with Hinkley's patent elastic spring bottom in, am well pleased with them, consider them a good article, and would buy no others. I would recommend them to all persons, as they are easily screwed together, and can be kept cleaner than any hitherto made. JAMES ALLISON. I concur with the above and consider it a good article for tavern keepers and others THOMAS MAYES. We certify that c got A. Felix to put. B. Hiokley'a patent bottom into ouroid bedstead?, and that they answer the purpose exceedingly well. We consider it a bedstead that can be kept much cleaner from insects, screwed up firmer than any others, and recommend them to the public. DAVD BLOO*, JOHN CLARK, JERMAN JACOB, D. SUNDERLAND Lewistown, April 20,16.30 —tf Looking Cila&se* I A ROM 50 cents to £4, usually sold at $1 to 1 $5.50 —the cheapest Frames and Glass offered to the public by m a 17f F. G. FR A N CISCUS. WHITEHEAD'S ESSENCE OK MUSTARD.— A safe and effectual remedy tor Rheu matism, Gout, Lumbago,Palsy,Sprains, Brui.-es. Chillbaine, Numbnese, &c. ; Judkin's Specific Ointment, Dewee'a Celebrated Rheumatic Nerve and Bone Liniment, or l'ain Extractor, Heyle's Embrocation for horses; Indian Hair Dye, &.C., for sale by 3 J. P,. Mi l CIIF.LL. Lewistown, march 22, 1650. Auditor"* ."Notice. undersigned having been appointed A Auditor to distribute the balance remain ing in the hands of JOHN CUPPLFJI, Esq . ad ministrator of the estate of J DUN MARTIN, 'ate of Oliver township, dee'd, to those legally entitled to receive it, will attend at his office in Lewistown, on WEDNESDAY, June 26th, 1650, for that purpose, where those interested can attend. W. J. JACOB. May 24, 1850—4t Auditor's "Notice. rWIUE undersigned liaving been appointed an 1 Auditor to report on exceptions filed, and to re-state account if necessary, of THOMAS WATTSON, administrator de fjtmis non of ALEXANDER CAMERON, late of Armagh township, deed, will attend at his office in lewistown, on MONDAY, June 24th, 1850, for that purpose, where all persons interested rnav attend if they think proper. May 24, 1850-41 JAS. DICKSON. Auditor s Notice. flAllE undersigned having been appointed an I Auditor to make distribution of the bal ance in the hands of MICHAEL .MILLER, admin .u'rator of HENRY MILLER, late of tho State of Ohio, dee'd. will attend at his office in Lewistown, Qf TUESDAY, June 2. th, 16-jO, 'or that purpose, where all interested may at '< nd if they see proper Mav 24 1850 4i J AS. DICKSON. 3PiEHss' ! 2 , iiis) iisym) iP'srsEjUsnnsTg) <&wsmam csawss'swrorsJa MeniFiFiLsiiss" (DKSHrasrss IPJ^ Selling off at Cost AND NO MISTAKE!! IN I ENDING to relinquish the Dry Goods* business in this place and engaging in oilier 1 pursuits, the splendid stock of Goods now on , the shelves and counters of MM! 11l BROTHERS, j comprising, in great variety, all the leading articles usually found in a carefully selected stock, and a considerable quantity of FI N E GO 0D S j not always to be had, wii I be sold of! AT COST. As is well known, we have always sold CHEAP, i and as the stock was purchased RIGHT —we may say without boasting, es low as any one could have bought it—it will be SOLD BIGHT. The j selection consists of Fancy A; Staple Dry (^ooth, Such as Fancy Prints ut all prices. Ginghams, I ! Checks, Alpacas, De Lames, Merinoes, Silks of all kinds, and a genera! assort ment of Ladies' Dress Goods. Cloths, Cassimeres & Satinetts, Jeans, Tweeds, Kerseys, Flannels, &c. Klt at Stol A liruivn Ticking, Shawls, Ribbons, Ibices, Capstutfa, Fringes, Gimps, Hosiery, Gloves, Suspen ders, Combs, & c &c. iBDD'MdiIJJ 311 READY MADE CLOTHING, Together with a good and general assortment of GROCERIES. (FT Shouid any one be desirous of purchas ing the whole stock, it will be sold a bargain. | The stand is a good one, and in such case pos session would be given in a short time. P. S.—All persons indebted on the books are earnestly requested to call and make settle ment on or before the FIRST DA Y OF JU.XF XF X 7', as after that date they will bt placed in the hands of an officer for collection. GREAT INDUCEMENTS TO rpHE subscribers having purchased the stock X of goods lately owoed by C. L. JONES at a heavy discount on their first cost, now of fer them at the same stand, at PHILADELPHIA PRICES, in order to close them out. This stock has ' nearly all been recently bought, and is well selected, and as it is the desire of the present ; owners to run it off in the shortest possible time, F ash IS will have such an opportunity for GOOD BARGAINS as rarely occurs. Ihe assortment of LADIES' DRESS DOORS is very fine, embracing a SPLENDID LOT OK FIGURED, PLAIN, niANGEABLE AND FOF LAUD S 1 LS, IS a iidsomc Karcges, I rcnch I,a%viiß, (*iiik r liin, S'riiih, Frillies, Ac, Ac. The stock also of BONNETS, SHOES. PARASOLS, AND BONNET TRIMMINGS, is large and desirable, and can be had at cj- . 'j r> r ~ Y r~ -r:- > iV French BROAI) CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, SATINETS, mmi diJJil 1KD93U191, BOOTS & siloes, AND can all be bouglit at first cost. MERCHANTS wishing to replenish will find they can do better by buying from thie stock than by going to Philadelphia. (0~ Apply soon, as the store will be kept open but a short time. A. SIGLER & CO. Lewistown, may 3, 1650. a IN i; %v Ji ia iiici VEJ BROWN'S ESSENCE OF JAMAICA GINGER, A VERY valuable preparation for persons TV recovering fiom fever, or other diseases, a few drops imparting to the stomach a glow and vigor equal to a glassful of brandy, or other stimulants, without any of the debilitating ef fects which are sure to follow the use of liquor of any kind ; and it is therefore especially ap plicable to children and females. To the aged it will prove a great comfort; to the dyspeptic, and to those who are predisposed to gout and rheumatic affections, it gives great relief; and to the inebriate, who wishes to reform, but whoso stomach is constantly craving the nox ious liquor, it is invaluable —giving tone to the digestive organs, and strength to resist tempta tion, and is consequently a great agent in the cause of temperance. For sale by J. B. MITCH F.I. 1,. Lew.stowo. March 22. I*so FRIIIAA- EVEIVIAG, JUNE 11, 1850. . RETAILERS OF FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC GOODS, &C. T IST of Foreign and Domestic Goods, Wares, Merchandize, &c., within the county of M-J Mifflin, for the year 1850, as prepared by the undersigned, Appraiser of Mercantile Taxes of said county, viz : .Nami stf Retailers. Place of Residence Annual Hales. Class. /.iqunrs. Whole Amount of license. VV attson <V Jacob, Lewistown, 940,000 No. N ' S4O 00 Samuel Frank, do 15,000 No. 11 15 00 Samuel Frank. do 8,000 No. 13 Liquors, 15 00 Nusbaum, Brother. do 10,000 No. 12 12 50 Kennedy & Porter, do 10,000 No. 12 Liquors, 18 75 Alfred Marks, do 10,000 No. 12 Liquors, 18 75 George Blymycr, do 18,000 No. 11 15 00 John A. Sterett. do 7,000 No. 13 10 00 A. Siglcr & Go,, do 15,000 No. 11 Liquors, 22 50 Frank & Stineheiser, do 5.000 No. 11 10 00 Martin Webb, do 2.000 No. 11 Liquors. 10 50 F.G. Franciscus. do 5,000 No. 13 10 00 Johnston Thomas, do 5.000 No. 13 Liquors, 15 00 Charles Ritz, do 5,000 No. 13 10 00 Frederick Schwartz, do 10,000 No. 12 12 50 Edwin Allen, do 4,000 No l l 7 00 George Davis, do 1,000 No. 11 7 00 Michael Buoy, do 2,000 No. U 7 00 Francis M'Coy do 6,000 No. 13 10 00 A. A. Banks, do 2,000 No. 11 7 00 J. 11.I 1 . Schlosser, do 1,000 No. 11 7 00 A. Stewart & Co., do 10,000 No. 12 12 50 A. W. Graff & Co., do 6,000 No. 13 Liquors, 15 00 J. B. Mitchell, do 2,000 No. 11 7 UO F. J. Hoffman, do 8,000 No. 13 10 00 William J. Sterrett, do 5,000 No. 13 10 00 G. W. Riehwioe, do 1.000 No. 11 Liquors, 10 50 John A. VV right & Co, Derry township. 5,000 No. 13 10 00 Geo. Lumbaugh, do 1,000 No. It Liquors, 10 50 John Hoopes, do 2,000 No. I I Liquois, 1050 S. Sultzbaugh, Decatur township. 2,000 No. 11 700 Michael Horning, Oliver townshitp. 5,000 No. 13 Liquors, 15 CO J. L. likes, do ' 2,000 No. 11 700 G. & W. Macklin McVeytowa. 6,000 No. 13 10 00 Hardy & Hartzler, do" S,INK) No. 13 10 00 N. B. llrat ton, do 3,000 No. 1-1 Liquors, 10 50 G. W. Brehman, do 3,000 No. 14 Liquors, 10 50 John Bogle, do 1,000 No. 14 7 00 Jacob Lex & Sons, di 5,000 No. 13 10 00 George Ard & Co., do 5,000 No. 13 10 00 Jacob Convll, do 1,000 No. 11 Liquors, 10 50 J. W. Smith, JVewton Hamilton. 8,000 JVb. 13 10 00 John Parcel], do 5,000 No. 13 10 00 Morrison & Balsbaugh do 5,000 No. 13 10 (HI VV. P. Vanzaut, Wayne township 2,000 No. 14 Liquors, 10 50 George McLiaughlin, do 2,000 No. 14 7 00 Johnston Temple, do 1,000 No. 14 Liquors, 10 50 Henry &Mo Williams, do 4,000 No. 14 Liquors, 10 50 Eiisha Fields, do I,ooft No. 11 7 00 John Dysart, do 2.000 No. 14 Liquors, 10 50 Overholtzer & Stirk, Union township B,OfK) No. 13 Liquor?, 15 00 M. Steely & Co., do 1.000 No. 14 7 (XI Hoar & MeNabb, tie 10,1X10 No. 12 Liquors, 18 75 Everhart & Contner, Menno township, S.IKK) No. 13 It) Oft George Blymyer, do 1.000 Nc. 14 7 00 R. M. Kinsloe, Armagh township. 7,(XX) No. 13 10 (Ml Reed & Cottle, do S,(HK No. 13 10 (Kl Land is & Barefoot, do 7.000 No. 13 10 (X) Henry Jvobler, do I,(NXI No. 11 7 (X) VVrn. J. Glass, * Brown township, 6.000 No. 13 Liquors, 15 (Xl John Albright, do 3,000 No. 14 7 (XI 4 DDITIONAL persons returned for License, under the Act of Assembly passed the Itth -V day ot April, 1813, entitled an Act to create a sinking fund, and to provide for the gradual and certain extinguishment of the debt of the Commonwealth, to wit: DISTILLER IKS. Same* and Residence. So of sals. Jit tilled Annual Sale. Class Amounnt of per Annum. Licenst. E. K. Lock A Co,, Armagh tp., Distillers of Alcohol, 18,000 $5,400 No. 8 sl2 50 James M'Donald, Menno tp., Distiller of Spirituous Liquors, 1,800 450 No. 10 5 00 Christian Smith, Lewistown, Brewer of Beer, 4,800 1.056 No. 10 5 00 PATENT MEDICINES. Retailers. Residence. Annua! Salt*. Class. lActr.se. Charles Ritz, L*wistown, £2OO No. 4 $5 00 Edwin Allen, do 200 i 5 00 A. A. Banks, do 100 1 5 ot) J. B. Mitchell, do 100 4 5 00 F. J. Hoffman. do 200 4 5 00 Alfred Marks, do 200 4 5 ot) John Albright, Brown township, 100 I 5 00 Landis & Barefoot, Armagh township, 100 4 5 00 Overholtzer & Stirk, Union township. 100 1 5 00 G. VV. Brehman, M'Voytown, 100 1 5 00 BEER & EATING lIOCSES, RESTA! RANTS, OYSTER CELLARS, &(. Charles Shell, Lewistown. £SOO No. .8 $5 fO Mrs. Hart, do 500 8 5 00 Ezra Britton. do 500 8 5 00 George Siegnst, do 500 8 5 00 Jacob Vandaniker, do 500 H 5 00 Joseph Vandaniker, do 500 8 5 00 Frederick Grimminger, do 500 8 5 00 Vr AN APPEAL will be held at the Treasurer'? Office, in LEW ISTOVVN, on SATUR DAY, the 22d day of JUNE, 1850, between the hours*of 0 A. M. ai.il 4 P. M., f r a'.i th_.se who may feel themselves aggrieved by the foregoing appraisement and classification. VV. R. McCAV, Lewistown. May 23, 1850. Mercantile .9/y/raixrr for Mifflin County. ,1. W. FAKKtlli:, Attorney at L uw, LEWISTOWN, MIFFLIN CO., PA. OFFICE on Market street, two doors east of the Bank. [Apr.l 12, lbfKMf w. If. II*WIW A TTOli N K V A T L A Jt\ I BAS resumed the practice ofhis profession J in this and the adjoining counties. Office at the Banking House of Longeneek er, Grubb &. Co, Jan. 20, 184S—tf. GEO. W. ELBiIE, A T T O 11 N K Y A T L A W , Lewistown, Miiliin County, Pa. OFFICE two doors west of the True Demo crat Office. Mr. Elder will attend to any business in the Courts of Centre country. August 20, 184ft—tf. Wo YQ Attorney at Law, \\T ILL attend promptly to business entrust v t ed to his care in Una and adjoining counties. Office one door west of the Cost Office. June 10,'4'J-ly. im. J. It MITCHELL OFFERS his professional services to the citizens of Lewistown and vicinity. He can always be found at his office, in his drug store, or at tin* house of Gen Irwin, unless pro. feasionaliv engaged [March 15, 1850. EI. 11. SSVi:2ia, , EA AJTIi HAIR DRS3SER, MAUi El' STREET, Lewistown,next door . to Judge Ilitz's. niay24tf E NANCY GOODS.— Fort Mommies, Pocket i Books, Cigar Cases. Shaving Boxes, Note Paper, superior Sealing Wax, Steel Pen?, Pen | Holders. Stamps, superior Percussion Caps, , I Snuff Boxes, Motto Wafers, superior white Envelopes, do. brown do., redding and pocket .! Combs, superior Shaving Brushes, do. Hairdo, Tooth and Nail do., &c., &c., for sale by J. B. MITCHELL, i Lewistown, march 22, 1850. IT WILL CURE.—When you haveacough or brJast complaint, get a bottle of Or. S. F. Green's Sarsupurilla, Tor and Cherry Pectoral. It has cured persons in Lewistown and vicinity, which can be testified to. It does not nauseate the stomach, and ispleasunt to take. ! Price only 50 cts. per bottle. For sale at A. A. BANKS' apl2 Diamond Drug Store. STOK&'S CHEMCAL HAIR IN\IGOKATOR. rpo prevent baldxkssand o&ay hair, restore i JL the hair when it has fallen off or become | thin, and to cure effectually scruff or dandruff. Rousscl's Kan Lustrale Toniqne Hair Restorative For cleansing, beautifying and presetving the hair, and for the promotion of its growth ; pre venting falling oil' ed the hair and baldness, [myioj For sale by J. B. MITCHELL. iJortvfi. THE PAST. BV MRS. CAROLINE 11. SI TTO.V When the young bird goes from her early home, Though the swift-winged moments in happiness fly, Though the bridegroom is near with a gentle tone And a truthful love in bis deep (lark eye— Though the future is strewn with the roses of hope, Anil peopled with phantoms too brilliant to last— She turns with a tear to the friends of her youth, To those who were dear in the past. The wonderer far, far from kindred and fiiends, in fancy revisits his dear native cot ; He views tlie clear stream where the willow tree bends, And the cowslips that brighten the spot, lie views the dark wood and the green sloping lull, The porch, with its graceful white jessamine hung, The half-open window that looks on the rail!, And the garden where honey-bees hung. And before him appear as distinct as of yore, His mother's soft eye, ar.d his sire's furrowed brow ; His Mary's light form, as when la3t on the shore He bade her remember her vow ; His sister's long hair, with its sunshiny gleam, I.ike a banner of gold to the summer wind cast— Hut one touch of the present dissolves the Ugh; dream, And He sighs for the joys of the past. Tho* surrounded with blessings, and favored with all. That God in his bounty bestows, We revert to the pleasures we ne'er can recall, And the tear-drop unconsciously flows. While roving, entranced,'mid Hie fairest of scenes, A cloud o'er our warm glowing hearts will be cast, If we think of the blossoms, the birds aud the streams That were lovely and loved in the past. Creator and Father : Oh: teach me to live With thy precepts divine for my guide, Oh ! let my young bosom thy lessons receive, And divest it of folly and pride. That, tvtien this lithe form is decrepit and bent. When my color is fading, my pulse waning fa-t I can look back with joy to the moments well spent, And muse with delight o:i the past. jttisrrllanrotis, THE TWO WAYS, 4 BEUTIFIL STORY. BY T. S. ARTHUR. James Lewis was fifteen years old. Like many lads of his age, he frit at times, that the parental hand which sought to guide him aright drew upon the rein too often. He wished to do many ihingsthat his lather disapproved, and often became impatient when checked by one wiser and more experienced than himself. In this respect. J nines was like most young persons, who think their parents or guardians over particular about them, and more inclined to abridge their pleasures than to widen the sphere of their enjoy ments. " I think in} - father is very unkind." wc have heard a boy say, when the act of the parent was dictated by the tenderest regard for his welfare. " Mother never likes to see me enjoving myself," says a little girl, when some re striction was laid upon her. And yet that very restriction is meant to save her from years of misery in after life. Children are not apt to think that their parents are older and more experienced than themselves, and, in consequence, know better than they what is for their good. \or do they comprehend the loving and thoughtful care, deepening often into anx ious solicitude, with which thev are ever regarded. We do not greatly wonder at this, because the minds of children are not perfected, and their store of experience is small. Still, they are able to understand what their parents teach them, and to act more wisely than if they followed only their own inclinations. And it is to help them to act more wisely, and thus to se cure happiness in the future, that their pa rents and friends so often present good precepts to their minds, correct in them what they see to wrong, and seek so constantly to turn their feet into wavs of safety. Hut we were going to relate something about a lad named James Lew is, who was 15 years old. A boy who has gained that age, generally has iiis mind pretty well stored from books, and he is able to think on a good many subjects. And he is, moreover, very apt to have a go oil opinion of himself, and to believe that he knows, even better than his father, what is best for him. James was just such a lad as we have been picturing, anil his father often frit troubled about itim, when he saw how per versely he sought to have his own way. even though it was not opposed bv his pa rents. *• My son,' said Mr. Lewis, one dav af ter having vainly endeavored to make James understand that something he wished l to do was wrong, " there are two ways in life—one leading to happiness, the other to misery. At first, they run almost side by side, and we may casil\ step front one to the other, but soon they diverge widelv, and never come in sight of each other again. The path that leads to destruction, my son, looks more inviting to the \ oung and inexperienced than the one that leads to happiness. The flowers that grow along the margin have brighter hues and a more attractive perfume, while in the dis tance a hundred bright prospects are given to the eyes. The young are naturally in clined to walk in this path. But God has given them parents and friends, to point them to the better way, -and lead them therein. I'hev stand as angels of mercy, sent from Heaven to guide them in the Way of Life. James, try and let this thought sink into your mind. And now 1 leave you free, in this instance, to act as your mind may direct. I hate pointed out "the \ew Series—Vol. I—IVo. 3 1. danger that is before vou. 1 have toil! you that the way in which you desire to walk is not the right way. That w hat we feel inclined to be is not always the best for us, because our hearts are evil, and inclined to lead u.s inlo evil, heft free, as I now leave you, my son, let me entreat you to choose the path of safety. It may not be so inviting at first; you may not he able to enter it except through self-denial ; but you will not walk in it long before discovering that the flowers which spring up here and there have a sweet and sooth ing perfume, and that your feet are not weary, although the way looked when viewed from the path I have so ear nestly warned you not to take." We are sorry to say that the words of Mr. Lewis did not sink as deeply into the heart of James as they should have done. It is true that he thought about them, and to a certain extent, comprehended their meaning. Hut his inclination was stronger than his reason. As his father had not laid his commands on him, he after a j struggle in his own mind between a sense of right and a desire to enter into a pleas ure whose charms his imagination had heightened, suffered himself to enter the way in which was no safety, and before he dreamed of danger, he was led aside into the commission of an act that violated human and Divine laws. When James returned home, he felt afraid to meet his father. Oh, how unhap py lie was ? Never in hi- life had he been -a wretched, lie had gathered the first fruit that hung temptingly from the branches that bent over the way he had chosen to walk in. But it had proved to his taste as bitter as worm-wood. All that his father had said, when warning him not to c'loose the path of error, came vi vidly to iiis mind, and almost with tears did he repent of his folly. Alone in his room, bowed down with shame and self condemnation, James Lewis sat after the shadows ol evening had fallen. Gradual ly, as the twilight deepened, and his eyes seemed to reflect the objects around him, the mind of the lad became confused and filled with rapidly changing images. .Suddenly there was a great change, lie found himself standing on a beautiful plain, from which departed two roads towards which he was walking. His mind was tranquil and happy. One of these roads looked exceedingly inviting. Bright flowers sprung thickly beside it, and trees, among the branches of which sported birds ot the gayest plumage, grew all along its borders. The other road presented nothing attractive. The margin was near ly barren, and began at once to ascend a steep and somewhat rugged hill. As j James drew near the point where these two ways diverged, he met an old man, with a mild countenance, and eyes lit up by ! wisdom. " h ou see before you," said the old man, die \\ ay of Lile and die Road of De struction. Choose now. which will you walk in. The road to Destruction looks far more inviting than the Way ot Life, but the flowers you S; ;■ have no sweet per lume, the fruits tiiat lung temptingly from the trees are bitter to the taste, and the road which looks smooth aud pleasant, is in reality rough and stony. " The farther you go in this road, the less attractive it becomes : but with every j step of progress in the Way of Life, the more beautiful will al! appear. The one leads to Death. The other to Life. Choose now, the way in which you will walk." i lie boy paused only a few moments. IL> looked, first at the attractive way, and then at the path so full of beauty. "The old man has erred," said he to his heart. " 1 hi* is the road to happiuess and to Lite, and the other is the wav to Destruction." And then he entered, with hurrving feet, the Road to Destruction. Earnestly the old man called after him. and tenderh- did he warn him ; but the boy'heed* -.1 not. In his eagerness to reach a spot at a short distance lrom the point where the two road* separated, and at which there was a beautiful arbor, with a fountain throw ing bright waters into the sunny air, his foot struck against-a stone that was not perceived, and lie fell to the earth with a stunning jar. lie was in so much pain trom the tall, when lie reached the green arbor, that he could not enjoy its pleasant shade nor take delight in the beautiful fountain. \\ ith a groan, he threw himself at full length upon the greensward, where he had lain only a few minutes, when he sprung to his ieet in sudden terror, tor close to him had crept a poisonous serpent that was just about striking him witluus deadlv fang. >\ ith less ardor the boy moved on the way he had chosen. Soon a number of flowers, glow ing in all the colors of the rainbow, arrested his eyes, and he stepped aside to gather them. Hut their odor was so ofiensive that he threw them to the earth quickly. Another "flower tempted him with its beauty ; but in plucking it he tore his hands with thorns. Pausing now, he looked back, and the wish arose in his mind that he had taken 'he other road. ll* would have re-irae: d his steps, but he remembered the scrp. • t at the fountain, ami feared to go h\ that dangerous place again. So he moved o;
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