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VOLUME XVI.
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n*--- IAIIIIIII ABRAIIIIIII% KEPIS.
[We published a few ,weeks ago a beautiful poem
entitled .we are coming, Father Abraham, three
- hundred diousand mtre," to which the following
has been added:
I welcome you, my gallni.t boys,
From Maine's resoanding shorn—
, From far New Hampshire's granite hills
I see your legions pour;
From Massachuits fertile vales,
From old Vermont they come; .
Connecticut wheels into line
At rolling of the drum ;
And little Rhody springs to arms
Like David in his might,
Upon rebellion's giant front
To strike one blow for right:
One blow for right, my hero boys,
For right and Uncle Sam—
Strike and receive the blessings
Of the God of Abraham.
I see from all her boundaries
The glorious Empire State
A countless host is sending forth
With freedoms hopes elate;
From Deli ware there cornea a gleam
Of white and crimson bars,
New Jersey answers to the call,
As it along her shore, -•
Each grain of sand had said, we come,
Six hundred thousand more :
We come to strike-for liberty,
For right and Uncle Sam,
Who gives all the blessings
Of the God of Abraham.
And Pennsylvania, keystone of
This glorious Union arch,
Is sounding through her thousand caves'
The thrilling order, sums!
I ree her dusky sons come forth
From every darkened mine,
And, like the clouds along her bills
swift forming into line; , - -
Their eyes have such a fiery gleam
From glovviijg-finges caught,
Thte — Tß --. lml such strength as if they were
Of lion sinews wrought;
I think when on Secessions head
They strike fur Uncle Sam,
Each blow will fall like vengeance
From the God of Abraham,
I see adown'our Western vales
Your legions pour my boys,
Ohio, Indiana and
/11) own loved Illinois,
And lowa, and :Michigan,
And Minnesota toe,
And far . WiscOnsin's prairies send
Their heroes tried at.d. true.
Come on, 0 living avalanche!
•"" lireati, into floods of light,
And roll your waves of truth along
Seeession's shore of night,
Drown out rebellion as of old,
And then wits Uncle Sant,
Sate in the Ark of State,
We'll praise the GOD of ABRAHAM
WREN WEARY.
When weary with the ills of life,
With sorrow' and With care,
'Tie sweet to to Jesus' feet
And lay our burdens there.
When hearts grow faint with feat and doubt
And grope in darkest gloom,
'Tie sweet to know there is a ray
That lights beyond the 7 tomb.
When adverse clouds oh,cure life a way
And durken future years,
'Tis sweet to know there is a rest
Beyond this vale of tears.
When we've obeyed the gospel truth,
And know our sins forgiven,
sweet to tell of joys that wait
The faithful ones, in heaven.
imracanxJzi.,eLrTir.
VALtEY FORGE.
BY R. B. POOLE, A. B.
The dreadful struggle through which we
are passing for the Maintanee of liberty and
union, will render memorable many spots on
our soil. They will remain as monuments
of our freedom and institutions, and be en
deared to thousands as the soil on which
they fought for the integrity of our govern
ment, and the cause*of liberty. They will
be remembered by some in sadness, as the
last resting-place of a brother,, or father, or
son ; but they rest on hallowed soil, and in
patriots' graves.
These new battle-grounds, the scenes of so
much suffering and heroism, carry us back
in thought to the fields on which our fathers
struggled and fought. The recital of their
privations, self-sacrifice, and bravery, inspires
us with a fresher courage, and a nobler en
thusiasm. Every scene, every relic, and
every incident eoinected with the Revolu
tion is invested with interest. The eventful
winter of 1777-B,.at Valley Forge, will be
remembered as long as our Republic exists.
its trials are ineffaceably recorded on the en
during page of history. We will not' recite
them hero, bat endeavor to draw lessons
,from its associations, incidents, and relics.
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We rode immediately to the intrenchments
which lie on the hill-side beyond the Valley.
Driving to the edge , of the - woods, we aligh
ted from our carriage, and hitehing our horse
-began to ascend the hill' by a windig- foot
path. We soon reached the principal re
doubt. This redoubt is formed -along the
slope of a hill, extending a mile and a half.
The breastwork; which has stood.a life-thne,
is still two or three feet. high; sod ha's 'been
trod by warty curiousTeet. -
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log, and overlooks ateautiful and extended
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probable that this was the location of Wash ,
ington"s.Marquee; for ibis known that he
lived in a tent on his arrival at. Valley Forge
and shared in his soldiers' privations. His
own language will illustpte this, as well as
exhibit his own magnanimous nature. The
army arrived at Valley Forge'near Christmas,
tunia the frosts of winter. They commenced
to found their - military' city, composed of
huts. The exposure which the soldiers must
endure, while constructing their,. huts, was
of ignored by the Commander-in-chief,—
but nerves their arms and warms their hearts
with the assurance that, "he himself will
share in the hardships and partake every in
convenience." Noble words, and worthy
such a patriot! High hoiors and superior
powers did not paralyze the finer qualities of
our noble Washington.
Washington afterwards had his headquar
ters in the village. The building still stands
an abject of ,curiosity and interest. It is
near the mouth of Valley Creek, is a two
stury, stone edifice, quite substantial, and
was formerly owned by Isaac Potts, a Friend.
The house preserves its ancient appearance
almost entire. The curious stranger may
feel that he is treading the same flo or that
echoed to the feet' of ashington and Lafay
ette; that he is in the identical apartments
once occupied by the- Father of our coun
try.
The lower, front room, it is supposed,-was
occupied as his reception-room; the one in
the rear as his business office. There are
some arrangements about the office which
were evidently designed for greater secresy.
The windows are framed with deep embra
sures. In the broad sill of one is construc
ted a boa, the lid forming part of' the -car
pentry of the sill. This was the depository
of Washington's papers. ,In another part of
this room you observe what appears to be a
closet; on opening it you find a place of e
gress by one door, and by another a cominu
nicatim with the reception room. Though
this property has changed hands, we are
glad to see this honored building preserved
unchanged. In this age of , innovations it is
well to have something to - remind us, of the
past- -somethingthat shall be a realization
of history. We are indebted to the present
occupants for kind attentions while there.
We linge
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r long at this place which had
been hone ed by so noble a presence. The
associatio 9 that cluster about this relic
of the Rev lution are many and distinguish.
ed. _Mrs. Washington resided here for a
while. Lafayette and Stuben were doubt
less guests at this humble habitation. It
was the - scene of much trial; of sympathy
for a distressed soldiery, and forbearance
with aspiring enemies. Many of those offi
cial communications, and letters of friend
ship, which enrich and dignify the corres
pondence of Washington, were penned here.
The winter of 1777.8 was one of severe
trial, both for power of endurance and patri
otism. Lack of proper food, a want of cloth
ing, and the inclemency of the season, test
ed the energ ies of the yeoman soldiers, and
the-general ship f - W as h i ngion. Rut the
-Continua& r-in-ch ief 6 as-stayed-by- a-ffig -
er Power. A touching incident is related
01 him, which will show whence he derived
his strength.
One day [saac Potts was strolling up the
creek, when in a retired spot' he heard sot
emu tones, and, as ho proceeded, Observed
the horse of 'Washington hitched to a small
tree; but what was his surprise when he ob
served the object of thei,e solemn tones to be
the General-in-chief of the American army.
On his bended knees, his cheeks trickling
with tears, the hero of American Indepen
dence was holding secret communion with a
Beim , . r' who. could sympathise with his dis
tressed ariny. The scene was too sacred for
Potts longer to observe. lie retired much
affected, and related what he had seen to his
wife, adding. "If there is any one on this
earth whom the Lord will listen to, it is Geo.
Washington, and I feel a presentment that
under such a commander . there can be no
doubt of our eventually establishing our in
dependence, and that God in his providence,
willed it so."
By the fervor of his prayer."
We are experiencing, to-day, the sad re
sults of war, mourning for thA slain, and sym
pathizing with the sick, wounded, and dis
tressed; but we are struggling to preserve a
heritage transmitted to us by our fathers,
by such endurance as Valley Forge witles
sed, and in. answer to the prayers of-the
faithful. We feel that we have, the - same
God on our side to-day, who will not forget
the cries of his children. Greater sacrifices
may yet be before us em our liberties- shall
be established; are we not prepared to•make
them as were the heroes of, Valley Forge ?
We have not exhausted our resources or pa
triotism. We,believe there Ire depths that
have noryet been' -moved. The times -are
stirring, trying, and disciplining. They de
mand our energies on .the battle-field, -our
aid in the hospital, our prayers at home.
Let Valley Forge inspire us with a loftier '
feeli::g of sell4acrifice and patriotism, and
the praying Washington with a fervent spir
it of devotion; remembering, that "His right
arm doeth valiantly."--7C/orhms School Visi
tor. .
IVl.armtiu'li,--hata rare gift it; that of
tuannerar how difficult to define—how much
More diffieuitici invert: . - Better for a man
to possess them, than wealth, beauty;er- cal•
ent; they will more than supply all. No
suention is too. minnte, no labor too exagge
raten, which tends , to perfect them. He
irliosenjoya their --advattydgea in the highest
degree, - rta., ,lan who can Owe,
.penetra_te,
pinnacle the object-stay pow*.
zee •the sobtlent secret of the diplomas* and
the atateanaufiiiid. wants nothing, but..oppo)r.
tabit7- 10-10 19‘at." -
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,Ougi Wasnm
WAYN,ESBORCO, FRANKLIN COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, FRIDAY MO4NING, OCTOBER 81,18i2.41,
"Oh. who shall know the might
Of the worts he tattered there !
The fate of nations there was turned
L i ireausair Nrevirmspixperir-weriztrai 133,wpcattloss 2ia-ite,u.stpia.,.,.
• .r at are we Living. -
How .reak from the stern behests of
business to ask themselves this simple ques
tion., Simp3e; we said, and yet frkught wi • .
as Mighty interest as eternity itself. Every
day we are winding the chains of destiny a
bout us; every hour taking from life some
spice to embalm our memory, or gall and
vinegar to make bitter the - role:leo:160a of our
sojourn on earth. , •
For what are you living, followers of fash
ion ? The night wears away, the rout is en
ded, the faded face turns languidly from the
mirror, and the beating temples are pillowed
on down; but where is the heart? Back in
the heated room, throbbing in the glare of
the gas light, drinking in the wine of the
fiatterer,feaktlng the empty froth of vanity.
For the utttr annihilation of all good and vir
tuous deeds----the earth of heaven's sweetest
blessings. To sing . the death dirge of hope,
not as the mother sings her cradle song with
busy hands, and the beauty Of maternity man
tling before her thee, but as tlie friendless
stranger wails the coronation above the sleep
er, whose eyes, before they closed were the
only ones that ever smiled on him.
Was it only to wear elegant garments, on
ly to add acre to acre, only to think all the
time - of ourselves and our interests that God
gave us being ?
--,Sonse time ago an old !nail died in Boston.
All his life he had been living for a bag of
gold. And to see that old man on his death
bed, bow his yellow eyes and hotly fingers
fastened to the bag.-
Poor old wretch I It was very hard that
what had given him so niueh joy in life
should Was forsake , - him. Better have been
a begg ar with the consolation of having spo
ken a kind word to a brother in misfortune !
then wouldle have lived to some purpose.
For what are wo living? Settle this all
important question for yourself before you
sleep. Glean from the reapers of the hour
at least one hour-from every twenty-four, of
which you can say, gave it to my neigh
bor and he blessed me.'
Agitation of the Slavery Question.
Strange as it may seem, there are persons
and news papers that still utter lamentations
over the "agitation of the slavery question"
whenever allusion is made to the muse of
this war. Notwithstanding the whole rebel
lion—according to the declaration of the
rebels themselves--:is for the .extension and
the establishment of a purely slaveholding
confederacy; notwithstanding every gunfired
by the rebels declare this war to be for sla
very there are still men in the loyal States
who condemn any allusion to it on the part
of loyal tongue or press. The ab- , urdity is
manifest. it is like the puny arm of man
attempting to stay the whirlwind or to direct
the war of elements.
Suppose the war ends and slavery remains
the same way it is? Will that terminate ag
itation ? Is there any possible way in which
a compromise could prevent free discussion
on the subject? The very idea is an _absur
dity. Whoever advocates a settlement that
l — leaveshiverruntimehed — &les — kis — vat
towards continuing an agitation on the sub
ject, which will increase in intensity and gain
strength by the cruelties and the sacrifices
of the war. "The blood of the martyrs is
the seed of the church," and every northern
soldier who has met death at the hands of sla
very's defenders, will produce an hundred
fold in the shape of undisguised opponents
of the whole system: As long as slavery
exists agitation will continue. This country
cannot exist "half slave and half free." It.
must become all one or the other. No great
er truth was ever uttered. It will be a work
of titne, but the result must be, freedom for
every human being in the land. Until that
time arrives opponents of slavery will. con
tinue.— Chester Cowley Times. .
"Our city," writes a patriotic corespondent,
"you must know, is a great place for Union
people, Union speeches, Union flag raising
etc. The boys 'are .even more vociferous in
cheering for the Union than their parents,
and when the 'Stars and Stripes, are to be
unfurled to the breeze, specimens of Young
America may always be seen honoring the
occasion with their presence. Lately, at one
of these gatherings, were assembld the staunch
Union men of our city; one among I he latter
class was chosen to address the assembly.
Accordingly, he arose upon the platform,
and amids 4 t. , e deep silence of the audience
began, 'slowly, but surely,' as follows :
1 " 'Countrymen I—friends !---fello*-eiti
tens !—why are we here assembled, this eve
ning ?' •
" Scarcely had this question been put to
the listening crowd, when an impatient ju
venile patriot, indignant at the very thought
that the man selected to address the _people
should be ignorant of the jeasou why they
laid assembled, answera in a drawling,
whining, 'but perfectly audible voice,
" 'To raise that flag, yti big fool ye I'
This information was . , applauded by a gen
eral laugh ; and I can assure you the orator
asked no more such provoking question- du
ring that address."
Oui Ain's LAST.—Somebody—BOVle in
quildtiye%Yankee, likely' as oat—asked the
President ..what lumber of men have the
enemy .in the field?" "Old. Abe" looked, se :
ri
otui,stud 'replied: "Twelve hundred thou
sand, aeeordiug to the best authority." That
interrogator - ; binnehed in the face and ejac
ulated; "NlyG:od?" The. Prea4lent contin
ued, "Sir, air, twelve hundred thotuand—no
doubt of it.. ;You see; all of our Generals,
when they ,getifhippedi eiy . the etielny'out
-numbers 4lietuireui three t.) five to one' els&
'L must belie thew. We hare - - lintr '412,e
-cited thomnind 'Mint in the fieldAhrei' theta
foUr sunklitwelve. Don't you pea' it'?" can't
see it," said the bore; 0.); he , wig hteried
and started for hie' lint.,,,
Own nu Many the primer particularly-.
Patriotism.
The ;"reeldent's Emancipation
Proclamation.
As was to be oxpeoted, the Breckenridge
esa is very much troubled about the Pres
ident's Proclamation declaring the slavoi
free ) after the Ist of January . , in those
States Which may at that time be in rebellion.
Among others, the Northumberland County
Democrat is particularly noisy and indignant
It has been the custom of the Breckenridge
newspapers, ever since the war began, to
denounce and oppose every measure of the
President adopted to put down the rebellion;
it is therefore not at all surprising that - 'this
last stroke of the Administration, which will
be most efficient in crippling the strength of
the rebellion, should be must opposed and
denounced by the sympathising newspapers
in the North.
When the President first proposed to meet
this insurrection with coercion, these same
Breckenridge newspapers declared that such
a policy was unconstitutional—they said
there was no constitutional authority for coer
cing a sovereign State. After the captruear
Sumpter, when the President called out
75,000 volunteers to put down the insurrec
tion, they denounced this movement as un.
constitutional—the President they said, had
no right to call out this force without the
sanction of Congress, although at that time
Congress could not have met, because Wash
ingtor was surrounded by the rebels in Ma
ryland. When the President ordered the
Southern ports to be blockaded, to prevent
the rebels from being supplied with arms,
ammunition, and support from Europe, the
Breckenridge newspapers denounced him
for going beyond his Constitutional powers.
When the Ifalieas Corpus was suspended in
order that open enemies at Washington. in
Maryland, and in our midst, who were giv
ing the rebels information, aid an d com fort,
might not be exempt from arrest and pun
ishment by sktilking behind a form of law,
the sympathizing press saw in it nothing but
a gross intringetuent of tha Constitution, and
the President received the full measure of
their abuse When Congress , passed laws
authorzing the imposition of taxes to carry
on the war agaitist this rebellion, . the whole
country resounded w;th the cry of "taxes,
taxes, faxes," and every effort was. made by
the Breckenridge leaders and newspapers to
prejudice the people against the Government
for this measure so necessary to sustain the
struggle for the restoration of the Union,
and the enforcement of the laws under the
Constitution. When Congress passed the
law, and the President signed it 'confiscating
the property of those who have severed our
Union, broken our laws nun Constitution,
plundered and destroyed our property, and
slaugo l\
hte ed our fellow citizens, the same
opposi o and denunciation of the measure
was indulged in by these Breckenridge jour
nals.
Thus it has been from the beginning of
the rebellion. Every movement made by
the administration to suppress this most un
holy revolt has net with the bitterest hostit.
ity of the secession sympathizers of the Norh.
4t-is T -therefore-not at-all-surprisirw-that t-t
thah
President's Proclamation, the hardest stroke
yet aimed at the rebellion, which will deprive
the rebels of their means of .upport, cut off
the right arm of rebellidn, raise up enemies
that will employ their attention on their own
p!antatious, and thus save thousionls of loyal
lives, and prevent, in a great measure, the
necessity of drafting froin our farms and
workshops the very bone and sinew- of our
people—it is, therefore, not surprising,, we
say, that this measure should receive the
condemnation of those who have condemned
every movement against the rebellious slave
' oligarchy of the South. We expected it,
but we are confident this opposition will last
but a few months, as the hostility to ev ip ery
measure of the Administration has ceased
when these demagogues saw that the people
were willing to sustain the government in
its successive measures, and that there was
no chance of making any political capital out
of them. They have regularly abandoned
each point of hostility to the government,
assumed by them as the war progressed.—
We see nothing more in the lireekiuridge
journals about the unconstitutionality of co
ercion- . They have nothing to say in denun
ciation of the despatic power of the Presi
dent in calling out troops. If they howl a
bout the Habeas Corpus; it is only senii-ocea
sioually, when some one of- their friends is
snapped up for communicating with the ene
my or discouraging enlistments. They-have
even given up that harp of a thousand strings'
upon which they played so industriously six
months ago—"taxes,- taxes,
taxes,". You
hardly hear a growl from them-in regard to
the Confiscation Act; for the justice and
propriety of that measure are so apparenttO
'the people that no political capital can be,
made by opposition to it. Now they. have
laid hold of the President's Emancipation
Prdelattuition: They rave and rant over its
,iniquity, its immorality, arid unconstitution
ality, to sink into contemptible sileuee in a
'few mouths, when they find that the good
seuse of the loyal people see in that measure
the surest
,means o f saving their, money,
their lives, and their country, by . knocking
the main prop from under the rebel eteuetare,
Exchange.
A DEOLMLATION.—IIev:Birauk Eddy, of
Winsted, Conn., who . lias juitt'beon, relea.od
after it year's captivity in the South, was
received with public demonstrations of re
' i s oicing,,,,on his arrival home: "t am for the
Cnion'en trionsandlinasi more .thaa ever
beltirO;'tny hairs. have: whitened during the
year of, my captivity, but for every white
-hair I haie scored a black 'mirk against
:this' . •
A s . Western — editor hearing it remarked
that lie:Nuns in a drowning eouditiou
audlcn
ly..recuVected all the traraiaoti,uns of their
"live,, wished thata few of his deiiMiuent
subscribers !Aga take s bath in , deep
Stand by - Yo President and_qo-y-
erzuneitt.
The President's, Emancipation Pro°lama.;
tiotr is dedounced . by -t tree, classes,. all of
wheat' fear the crushing'effect Alvin hare
upon the rebellion.
The Confederate 'Congress,-and the jour
nals' of the South, are -raving in their denun
ciations of the Proclamation., Why ie this?
If , they thought it would have no effect upon
them, they would take' it candy, or laugh—
fear prompts their ravings. They see the
tremendous engine that is about to • operate
upon them—they know its crushing force—
they tremble at the prospect-of either-aban
doning their Confederacy, to save their in
stitution, before the day of grace shall ex
pire an the Ist of January, or of having
both their Confederacy and their institution
swept "away.
The other class that abuses tk President
for his Proclamation are 'the London nines,
and the Tory press . of England. They de•
nounep it as atrocious and villainous. And
why? For - years they have hated and envied
the Great Republic—for years they have
longed for thebreaking up of our Union.
They rejoice in our present troubles. They
wish to see us broken lap into a dozen con
flicting States. They have encouraged and
sympathized with, aided, and abetted the
rebellion from the start. No wonder then
when they see the President aiming a thun
der bolt to annihilate the insurrection at one
stroke, they howl and rave like Jima whose
cherished hopes 'have been dashed to the
ground.
And what third class do.we end in com
pany with
. the rebels of the South and the
Tory sympathizers of England, railing at the
President's Proclamation? Is it possible
that this, class can be found here, where the
blood and tire money are furnished to put
down this wicked rebellion? Yes, the ech
oes from the Rebel Congress and the Lon
don Times are heard on every Breckenridge
stump, and in every Breckenridge newspaper.
The President As denounced alike by all
three classes; for the same reason—the
Proclamation will surely kill the rebellion.
00.0.
Dialogue on N'ewspapers.
"How does it happen, neighbor 8., that
your children have made so much greater
progress in learnino• ° and knowledge of the
world than mine'? They all attend the same
school, and for what I. know enjoy equal ad
van ta.res."
"Do you take the newspapers, neighbor
A ?"
"No r sir, I do not take them myself, I
sometimes borrow one to read. Pray, air,
what have newspapers to do with the edaoa
tion of children t"
"Why, sir, they have a vast deal to do
with it, I assure Nu. I should as soon think
of keeping themfrorn school, as to withhold
from them the.n - ewspaper ; it is a little school
Ip Itself. Being new every week, it attracts
their attention, and they are sure to peruse
it: while they are storing their minds
with useful knowledge, they are, at the same
time, acquiring the art of . reading. I have
often been surprised that men of understan
ding should overlook the importance of a
newspaper in a family."
"In truth, neighbor 13. I very frequently
think that I should like them, but I cannot
afford the expense."
"Can't afford the expenses. What, let
me ask is the value of two or three dollars
year, in comparison with the pleasures and
advantages to be derived from a well conduc
ted newspaper? As pdor as I am, I would
not fur fifty dollars deprive myself of the
happinessi now enjoy of reading and hear
ing my children read, and talk ,about what'
tlley have read in the newspapers. Aud
then, the reflection, that they are growing
up useful and intelligent members of society.
Oh, don't mention the expense—pay it in
advance every year, and you will think no
more of it. Try it. •
I!=I=I=1
Nine Follies.
To think that the, more a maa eats the fat
ter and stronger he, will become.
To believe that the more- hours children
study at school, the faster they learn.
To imagine that every hour taken from
sleep is an hour gained.
To act on the presumption that the small
est room in the house is large enough to sleep
in.
To argue that whatever remedy causes one
to Teel immediately better, is 'VOOO for" the
system, without regard to no more ulterior
effects.
To commit an act which is felt in itself to
be "prejudicial ho - ping that somehow or oth
er it way be done in your case with impuni
ty.
-- To advise another to take a remedy which
ycia haVe. not tried yourself ; or without' . zna•
king epeeist inquiry whether all the muditious
are alike::
To eta :without an appetite, or continue to
eat after it has - been satisfied, merely to grat
ify the taste.'
- 'l'o heavysupper for the pleasure ex
perienced during: the briettime-it ie paming
down, the throat; at the ex.peuce of a whole
niht . of distdrbed slecp t and a weary wakiiag
id dui morning.'
A young lady fainted at . dinner, the other
day, because tha servant brought.a‘roast pig
on the table that showed its hare le0.• -
' 'What made. you faint fl'arkiionsly
ed her trieods as soon as she eaine ,
''Themakedness, of that horrihle guadrap=
ed,' sublied this blishfiii pieta of modesty,
'Och, ;us' heditd,', oxilsinied the servant
*hi; 'had broaglit ia the offensive
wasn't nak4at ail; I draised-it'thyself be
fore brought it ia snre.'
A man Who' inan't'take" 'a pipet botttuse
he can batrow one, has itiventiict s machine,
with ,whiolt ito:caw oink /Ordinal*, by, 'the
mei*
,If we •10,6040 : , - •
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l
alt dedire,
i*stittatithing whic h end. yet, to: posses s : is, 'a treniini.e.": l Whiell
its hard to find, but t -- when Once 'diFfediiiiid;
tritely enriches its poiSeastriGed alone is
the source of it; and; tkerefore, , true
__happi
ness ,is found , ezisting only in
,the breast ; of
the -Christian. • ,
The worldly man possessi ng this treasure' aiv .161* as ' youth; • health -and
beauty.sinile uprol . .him; but wlaiii-,he
raft of these, when misfortune :Mid _afflictieu
follow, or when the hour.of death arrives,
where then is all his happiness? - Alt st be
awakes to find it only a delusion. Al!. the
enjoyments which he once poireiSed, all'the
objects' from which once draw (as heiii: - -
eied). pleasure, 'are `then forever'fled: Flo
looks back with sorrow on his ill-spent,-and
in many ref:meta, useless life. _, He looks
forward, but,, sees no star to brighten the
brightness of the grave. Nothing presents
itself to him but dreariness and g100m... Net
so with. the Christian'. Ile is enabled' to
remain peaceful and tranquil ,amidst the
storm and commotions of life, although at
times he exPerienees hours of sudnes's, when
misfortune and bereavement assail hint, yet
happiness is not absent then: lie knows that
that hand which has inflicted - the blow, wi,l
sanctify itto his well-being, and he rejoices
in the knowledge of it.
Happiness is within the reach of all, and
yet few or us strive to grasp it; bat .rather
content ourselves with the empty_ shadow,
whilst.we might possess the lavalitable, sub
stance; we eagerly pursue. ever3thing in the
shape of earthly happiness while we negloot
a richer and invaluable mine. We endeavor
to draw happiness from every source but the
right one, and the consequence is we remain
miserable and wretched, whilst we might be
peaceful and happy.
Happiness admits of two slight modifica
tions, "true and perfect." True happiness
may be enjoyed on earth, but perfect happi
ness is found only in heaven; fbi there is
always sompthing to mar the enjoyment 6f
the Christian while on earth, caused either
by struggles with his own heart, or by the
cures and anxieties of life; but when he
makes his glad exit froin this fleeting earth
to a never ending home. No thorns are
there found 'hidden underneath, his path to
mar his joy, no'sorrow there arises to obscure
the brightness of an eternal day, but all 'is
peace, and all is joy, and happiness 'reigns
universal. . •
TETE ffANDSOMEST MAN - IN TROT, N. Y.
—:At an exhibition given in Troy on Wednes
day evening, a committee of ladies was ap
pointed to make a pilgrimage through the
c
mtn \i,
audience to select the handsomest in
the Kona. , The fair judges pron ptly 'B.
charged their duty, for which tl y wer
the recipients of the loudest plaudits. of the
assemblage. The lucky man whom the de
cision of the ladies pronounced the'lianclsom
est present, was the Major of the Twenty
fourth regiment. The-superb Major:recelv-.
ed a prize . as'a reward for his good looks.—
The whole - affair must have- surprised - - the
gallant major, who, it is reported, was . con
veyed to his, residence in a hacut wheth•
er in charge or the charming emitted does
not appear. .
. .
Strnuturts.—Of course we know there are
places where men ought not to go, if it can be
avoided; but it, strikes me that many men,
who were never known to make any very- re
markable exertions for the comfort, or their
wives and families, have been seized with a
very sudden and affecting view of the duties
they owe them durin. , i' this war, and the utter
impossibility of their leaving them to suffer!
I hope every mother's son of them will he
drafted," we want no such sharn-manliness
perpetuated in the knit generation. And as
to bachelors, twist of whom never see their
way clear to this or any other species of self
denial, they ought each- to be provided with
a sewing machine, and set to making soldier
clothes for some relief society.—Aranny. Fern
A young lady who was rebuked by her
mother for kissing her intended, justified
the act by quoting the passam—"Whatever
you would that men should do unto you, do
ye even so unto them."
"I say, landlord, that's a dirty towel for a
man to wipe on !"
Landlord with a look of amazement replied':
"Well, I swan, you're mighty particular:
sixty or seventy of my boarders have wiped
on that towel this morning, and ynu, are the
first one to' find fault with it.' ,
• Why is a man Who .beats his wifelike a
thorough-bred•aniival._ Because he's a per
fect brute.
What 19 that word of one syllable which,
if theftrst two letters 'are taken frotu it be-•
comes a word of two syllables?—Plague.
The rerhtis a farce, andits fairors are rot
; but,both farces and follies are, very dear
to hweadhearte. •
. ,
The angeliciof our race die earty. Prey
cicala gems are not fora lasting flame; • they
but perfume the temple and expire. •
Get into no qttartel or fight with a 'black
gnard;liko chaff he isn't worth thrashing.
The best books for a child is a good moth
er', face and life.
• . • ,
If you would have , U. blessing upon gone
riolieKlioato'W good portion of theta' in
, . „
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W hen we are inclined to sin, that old pimp
the'Devil is ever at liand with the - means.
Why, is a dull and plaisible man like an
Is - mined gun ? Because he is a smooth bore
Talk often; but, not, long.
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