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with Time on a barren
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lESIL 1150"1-111LT at first the Pilgrim
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• i lives and
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Thou stern old Rock, in the ages past,
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.1) ft-Ij G S Thy brow was bleached by the warring blast,
But thy wintry toil with the wave? o'er,
And the billows beat thy base no more ;
Yet countless as thy sands old Nock,
Are the hardy sons of the Pilgrim stock,
And the Tree they reared in the days gone by,
AHD It lives, it lives, and ne'cr shall die.
TI en rest oh! Rock on the sea-beat shore,
Thyires are lulled by the breaker's roar,
'l'r-as here that first their hymns were heard,
O'er the startled cry of the ocean bird;
Twits hero they lived,'twas here they deed,
MEDICINES, Their forms - repose - on — the - green hilPs_side,_
Put the Tree they reared in the days gone by,
It lives. it lives, and nt'er shall die.
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Segars, Tobacco, the very same old kind of !Zap
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goons at as low filmes as can be sold in the coun-
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LUMBER WANTED.
THE subscribers ray the highest cash pr ice
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will also want a large lot 6.r next season.
Sept. 6-tf, UE1SOlt,P1111;k1 & CO
E largest assortment of CA K ET S in
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Anagrams, Beggater & Co,
pRIME N. 0. Molasses-at the more of
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WAYNESBORO',_ FRANKLIN COUNTY', PENNSYLVANIA, FRIDAY MORNING, MARCH 20 , 1868.
Oh the firm old Rock, the wave-worn rock,
That braved the blast and-the billow's shock i __
It was beim with Time on a barren shore,
And it laughed with 'scorn at the ocean's roar;
"Fyne here that first the Pilgrim band,
Came weary up the foaming Wand,
And the Tree they reared in the days gone by,
It lives, it lives, it lives and ne'er shall die. ---
[Written for the VILLAGE' RECORD.]
EITYLIN;
THZ-T-R-U-E-11 RT OP WOMAN"
'Erglin, hag your love really decreased ?
or - does my erring fancy teach me' to fear
that you have repented of our eogagement ?'
'Clinton, I am indeed surprised, and quite
sorry to hear you address me thus : certain.
iy my love has not at all decreased - ; and I
have never had cause to regret my engage
ment to you. What can have caused you
thus to eloubt me?
Have I not always proved true to you?
and have not my actions always proclaimed
my untiring love in accents not to be mista.
ken ? Perhaps you have found cause to re
eret having engage l d yourself to me , ' added
Evylino as she looked reproachfully at her
presumptuous lover. 'Dearest Evyline,
beg you to pardon me for speaking as I did;
certainly I know that your love has never
changed; and 1. hardly know why I was
thus tempted to doubt your constancy. I
have never regretted our engagement and if
you will pardon me this time I will never
doubt you again.' Of course I will willing
ly pardon you, after promising never to do
so again ; it is more than likely that I said
or done . something,, unintent i onally, which
gave you some ground for suspicion ; be that
as it may, I heartily forgive you and will
not Milk of your error again.' Thank you,
darling Evylie, I will never doubt your truth
again ; end, as in the past, 1 will ever love
you with all my• heart; and endeavor to
prove myself worthy of such a noble lady.'
do not doubt it, Clinton, and ray love shalt
be constant ae the changeless Sun who jour
neys daily through the skies without ever
Lring; I have placed all confidence in you,
nod notbing, shall serve to change my true
heart ; or steal my love from you.'
'You are a noble lady and will never for
get your promises; but I must be going :
Adieu, my darling, I will he with you anon.'
'Good bye Clinton dear, I hope to see you
soon,' and Cliuten hurried from the room._
C:inten Edwards was a tall well-formed young
man of twenty-two, with . dark hair and eyes,
and One personal appearance. He was• the
son of parents who were in limited eircuna•
stances, yet they were, respectable, and Clin
ton possessed many good traits, which were
means of gathering around him - many
friends. Evylin Sanford TV's the only daugh
ter of Thomas Sanford, a wealthy merchant
in New York city She was nineteen years
old, with black eye., and corAeponding hair
which fell in beautiful tresses on her snowy
neck. Evylin posseesed a slender, graceful
form, was pretty and accomplished, and was
loved by all who knew her 1 31arie,' began
Mr. Sanford addressing his wife, as the two
sat in their parlor engaged in conversation,
'what do you think of the impertinent Clin•
ton Edwards asking our daughter's hand in
marriage.' I am quite indignant at his
proposition,' answered Mrs Sanford, and ho
shall never marry her if I can prevent it.'—
You are right Marie, and I will uphold you
in your opposition to such an unequal, and—
I may say, disgraceful match. lle ! a poor
clerk, trying to persuade into marriage our
daughter, who is far too good for him :' he
shall never have her,' a lad Thomas Sanford
in apparent anger. 'glut Thomas, are you
not aware that Evylin is in love with him,
and will heist upon marrying him notwith
standing our reasonable opposition ? don't
think she cares touch for him, and I am sat
isfied that if I once speak to heron the sub
ject, she will soon forget her, foolish love for
him; and Seek a husband among-her equals.'
atri - afraid you will find her sterner than
you expect; 1 overheard a short conversa
tion between them a day or two ago Whieh
servos to confirm that their love is not so
shallow as might be supposed ; hoWever, do
What you can and I hope you may succeed
in breaking thernateh,' added Mrs. Sanford
in apparent satisfaction. 'l3y Heaven ! he
shall putt erayee.in, the: hooso agairi,"'replied
M if lie' ever
speaks to her again fenny *knowledge, it may
not be so well for him,' added Thomas San.
fareirtio anger. , 'Be
,calm, dear, do net lot
your•paasioneFereome you—bUt here comes
Evylin now, sad you might as well speak to
her on the subjee', exclaimed 3larie Sanford
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..a.113. Xi:Liles la •323 rt Famiip MkT vorssizostro or.
as she took her departure from the room.
'Evylin, are you engaged to
,Clinton Ed
wards ?' asked MI. Sanford angrily as she
entered the room; Evylin-was quite over
come by the sharp tenor of her father's ques
tion, and she stood for a moment not know
ing bow to answer. 'Yes father,' answered
Evyliu at length, am ngaged to him, and
Ido not mean to mare any other but him'
'Ungrateful, ervers child that you are,
_thus to•disreg d t wishes of your parents!
are - you not ashamed of year conduct?' Fa
ther, I have always been ruled and controll
ed by you in every transaction; but mar,
riage is a matter which cannot be properly
decided by any other than the parties eon•
cerned -; upon my choice depends my future
happiness or misery, and I do not consider
the opposition of prejudiced parents a suffi
cient reason why two loving hearts should be
separated ; f have promised to remain true
to him, and nothing could induce mo to be
false to one who so well merits my love as he;
besides, 4 no one living could fill his place in
my heart, and if I am not permitted to marry
him, no one else shall ever have the pleasure
of calling me wife.' 'fie is but an insignifi
cant creature, devoid of, the means which
could only entitle him to the name of gentle
wan.' 'Father, it is true that Clinton is
poor, but that is by no means a reason 'why
he should
,be disregarded; and, although he
is wit out means, - 1. consider hiM as much of
a gentleman as any rich man is; and further,
_ .. .
tin Hastier to me, I
consider him equal if not superior.' 'Evy
lin, have done with your impertinence; you
shall never wed Clinton Edwards, and from
henceforth I forbid you keeping his compa
_ny, and-should I ever Bud_y_ou conversing
with him again, you shall both suffer the
penalty of your disobedience ; there now, un
grateful daughter, remember what I haVb
i-said-,=-tis-no-use-to speak-to-you-howe_v-er,_
'-and-Thornas Sanford - walked out of the room
in anger. Evylin left to - reflect upon her
misfortune, sank into a chair and and wept
- bitterly,-sobbing-as-if-her-gentle_heart would
break under weight of grief. She had re
ined there but a short time when the door
bell rung, and a young lady was ushered in
•to Evylin's presence. 'How do you do Em
ily 7' asked Evylin' somewhat composed as
the visitor entered. 'I am quite well Evy.
lin ; but what ails you ? you have been cry
, iug, have you not ?"Be seated Emily, and
when I return I will tell you what troubles
me,' answered - Evylin as ehe left--the room.
Emily Rivers a lovely girl of nineteen, with
dark flowing hair, black eyes, and a graceful
form, was the daughter of George Rivers,
who lived elegantly in the metropolis, not
far from •the home of Evylin. The two fam
ilies were quite intimate, and Evylia and
Emily were particular friends and confidants;
indeed, nothing of' the least importance oc
curred in the career of the one, but the oth
er was acquainted with all the circumstances
connected therewith; consequently, of course
Etni ly was perfectly acquainted with Evy
lin's matters of love. VI-That would you do
under the circumstances ?' asked Evylin of
her friend after she had told her what had
occurred. would remain true to him by
all zneans,'answered Emily emphatically.—
`I will do so Emily, and I will marry him
though it be at the petit' of my life ; I do
not believe in parents making matches which
concern the happiness, or woe of others „be
sides they have no other reuses to reject him,
except that he is not rich, which I think is
by fur not a sufficient reason why we who
love so fondly should- We severed. Id 3 not
hesitate to say that Clinton is a noble gen
tleman, and he only will I marry, or, being
prevented I. will never marry.' Evylin, you
aro decidedly right, and you speak like a
true hearted woman would._ I join with you
in commending Clinton, for I know bite to
be a most excellent young man, and no one
could bo more wormy of such a noble lady
as you ; and, remember Evylin, I am your
friend in this matter the same as ever before;
and, althoup,h 1 lose the good will of your.
parents-and -other friends who oppose_ the
movement, that is no reason why I should
prove false to you; therefore remember that
in me you have a constant friend whom you
never need fear to trust.' I do not doubt
it Emily, and I know you too well to ever
distrust you; I love you as a dear friend,
and I would not hesirato to disclose to you
the most important Deere of my heart. But
you are not going'' asked Evylin, as Emily,
arose to depart. Yes Evylin, I'protnieed to
be home until half past eight, and 'tis nearly
that now,' added Emily glancing at her watch
`Good bye Evylin, and SUCCOPS• in your a.
moors.' Good bye, and my thanks,' replied
Evylin as Emily emerged into the street and
walked gaily toward her home several erratum)
distant. Evylin sat down to think a few
moments but wits soon roused by a ring of
the door bell, and guessing that it was Clin
ton she hurried to the door and opening it
'she found her lover waiting for admittance.
'Oh Clinton exclaimed Evylin in great tear,
'my father has forbidden me to speak to you,
and I must—unwiilingly—for the safety of
us both, entreat you to hurry away ere he
find us together,' and the tears flawed down
her rcely cheeks. '
Clinton clasped her to his heart and kissed
her fondly. and, in the testacy of their lov
ing embrace, the fond lovers for a 'mernent
forgot their danger 'Clinton, wo must not
remain here,' exclaimed ilvylin at length,
'Come., I will go with you to the arbor, un
der whose friendly covering we may remain
together unobserved a short time ;' end the
persistent lovers noislessly adjourned to the
p'easant arbor to spud a few happy moutent4
in loving corverse whilst the 'pale queen of
night' looked smilingly down upon their in
nocent love.
The two lovers unseen by any earthly eye,
remained there about fifteen inmates - and so
passing sweet was this period to them both
that they could hardly realii3 that 'they 'had
Veen there so long, °Natoli, much as I
would have you stay, I must entreat you for
our safety to depart, lON if my father finds
us here the eonsequenoe_will be such as we
may regret for time to aome."Yes; dearest
Evylitr, I had not intended- to remain here
so long, and I will now quickly retire and a
wait a happy opportunity of seeing you.
again ; and darling there will be a time when
we shall meet to part no more on earth, and
then opposing parents will not forbid our
mutual love, nor mar the little happiness
which we find on earth" 'Heaven grant it
so; and Clinton, do not forget,. I. will -be
true to you although I die; but •we forget
ourselves, we must away,' and Clinton pressed
a kiss upon her lips and took his departure
leaving Evylin watching his exit until he
disappeared around a corner and was lost to
to her admiring gaie. 'Thus,' soliloquised
Evylin as she returned slowly toward the
house, hasten his, departure whom I would
have retrain with" me; and urge from my'
presence that which produces my greatest
happiness : Oh ! there's not a pleasure here
but is mingled with sorrow—there's nothing
sweet but is alloyed with bitterness,' and
Evylin having retired to her own chamber,
sat down to thiuk over her misfortunes,
after
which, in all the beauty of pure religion
she knelt down and uttered a prayer of
tender sweetness,—suoh as innocent maidens
are wont to breathe upon the heavenly at
mosphere like sweetest increase, and com
m endin g - h er - lever-to—th e—vigilance—ef—t he-
Blessed Virgin, she was soon lost in fair
dreamland.
'ou are my prhiffi - : - ler sir,' exclaimed — a
stout policeman, as he tapped Clinton Ed
wards on the shoulder, on Broadway, a few
days after his last meeting with Evylin in
her father'S yard. 'Ah 1 very well then,'
answered - Cliraton coollT, -4 1 - do - not - icsow-that-
I have done anything wrong, however, at
your service,' and the tw3 walked away as
_eaceabl _a,_eould be ex ected in that orowd-
e — d city. A robbery had - been - committed—in-
Philadelphia, and Clinton, so nearly arswer
ing the description of one of the guilty party,
he was thus arrested on suspicion of being
implicated in the crime. Clinton soon -after
his arrest dropped Evylin a note, explaining
to her his unpleasant situation, assuring her
that he would soon be freed from the unjust
suspicion which rested on him, and his
character vindicated. What now would
Evylin think of her lover in whom she re
posed so much confidence ? Would she be
so easily led to distrust him ? It is true that
he had been out of employment for several
weeks; and that be had been in Philadelphia,
a few days since, but did these facts afford
her sufficient reason to doubt him now and
and believe him guilty? Would her inno
cent confiding, woman's heart so readily be
led to distrust him ? We shall see. 'I am
happy tossee you 'exclaimed Emily Rivers
as Evylin entered the apartment where she
was setting all alone. thank you Emily,'
answered Evylin as she brushed away a
starting tear, 'I have only sad news to tell
you; it seems thitt everything is averse to
me of late.' I sympathise with you as a
true friend : but what has now occurred to
mar your happiness ? 'Clinton has been
arrested on suspicion of being implicated
in a robbery which was effected in Philadel
phia a few days ago.' 'ls it possible! hut are
you certain that you were not misinformed !'
asked Emily in .surprise 'Hero is a note
in his own autograph which I received only
a few moments before I left home, answered
Evylin, handing her the note. 'But yeti do
not think ho is guilty, do you ?' asked Emily
after reading the now. might distrust
the constant sun, and fear she'd once' forget
to rise, but Clinton has the confidence of a
true heart which grim re ality itself
could scarcely obliterate, so far am I from
being led by mere suspicions,' you speak
like a true woman, and I love you the more
for your
,unwavering confidence do not fear
a
Evylin, rev days will serve to rid your
Clinton of all suspicion which now rests
upon him and prove his innocence to the
most suspecting.' 'I do riot doubt if in the_
least: but I must be 'going added Evjliiias
she looked at her watch; and kindly taking
leave of her friend, she was on her way
home. Thomas Sanford still cherished ~his
prejudice against Clinton, and did not per
mit him to speak to Evylin, but often when
ho little dreamed of it the two would be in
conference together whenever kind, fortune
sfforded them an opportunity. As Emily
had predicted, Clinton was soon freed by
impartial justice from , the suspicion which
had rested on him sad his good character
fully vindicated, Time rolled on end finally
Evylin determined to leave her fortunes,
friends, and home with all the comforts of
the same and ,ianite herself 'hand and heart,'
to the person of her choice—to share alike
his joys and griefs—and:etubrace her destiny
at the hands of fortune in the holy state , of
matrimony. Clinton had accepted a situation
in Chicago as first class book-keeper in which
capacity he was to realize a large eatery; he
and Evylin had fully settled upon their plans
respecting their intended marriage—the sum
and substance of which was that. if her
parents did not relinquish their opposition,
and consent to their union, their marriage
would take place at such time and •pinee , as
would afford them no possibility of preventing
it-
'They had concluded to defer the roarlinge
only two menthe, during which period Clin
ton intended to MI his new situation in the
egunting room of no csteansive tuereontile
house in the city named. Two riie - Utto being
past, Clinton Willi to return, and tle marriage
was to take place, whether with or without
the consent of the parents. Having thus
decided, Clinton b: de his Evylin farewell
and entered upon his new duties. .0f course
he was not allowed to write to Evylin and
therefore his letters 'Were
. alwase Rent to
Rivers - who '
was acquainted- with' the
whole drift. ' , ''3larie; do )ou think, hiyyliri
hast'finTotten her love for Clinton Edwattls ?'
asketiThomas•Sartford of his wife, a ft w
. days after Ctiuton's departure. '..l.edved
Mi. Sanford, I think• that eci far from having
forgotten her love, -she is -as earnest Ind
constant in her devotion to him as ever; and,
I do net think that she Will over Marry_ if
she does not marry .r understand
that he bal arisen to an honorable situation
in Chicago; some -persons speak very well of
him, but he is quite lowly in his birth, and
Ido not consider' him an equal to Evylin.
I will not consent to their noton under any
circumstance ' have no doubt that he is
quite a noble young man, and I relir that
Evytiti willinver be satisfied irshe does not
marry him; however, that is no reason why
her marriage should be dishonorable. I
leave the matter in your hands, dispose of it
a■ you think bce', bad of Course I- will find
no fault : Whenever you think him good
enough for her, I will not oppose their mar
- ,
'ily mind will have to change considera
ble before I will consent to it,' replied Thom-
as Sanford as the two left the room.
Two months had passed, and, according to
the project Clinton had retnrcred to 3 ' New
York for his intended bride. The -devoted
couple were both anxious to obtain the cco
sent of their parents, end therefore had
Clinton concluded to speak to Mr. Sanford
once more on the subject, and if refused, the
hiving couple were ready-to take their flight
at the first opportunity. Mr. Sanford had
entice, `v .lin's constanc , and nothwith•
standing hie bitter opposition to the propos
red marriage le could not but admire
. her
devotionand—the—eareful—obrerver—would
readily suppers that the strong commeson.
tion in which his friends often spoke to bim
of Clinton, had conquered hie predjudic^, at
least to some extent. 'Mr. Sanford,' began
Clinton Edwards bowing politely_as_he_en
tered into the presence of the former, 'a fa
t—• Ilted b- =I • b,
vor twice as_ iy one so proud as I, is ..y
no means of minor importance, and in this
act-my-second visit isj - ustified ----- With—all
the respect dae to a gentleman of your high
standing, I request at your pleasure, the hand
of your daughter in marriage; assuring you
that if-this most proper and natural request
is refused, our marriage will take place when
you are ant present to prevent it.' Conquer
ed by the courag e and determination of the
ardent lover, 14r. Sanford's.predjudiee was
at once blasted and turned to admiration,-
and, taking Clinton kindly Sy the hand he
assured him that he would no longer oppose
the proposed union.
It only remains to be said that a happy
marriage was solemnized at the house of
Thomas Sanford soon after the latter inter
view, and never were twogreater friends than
were Thomas Sanford and his datitul sop in=
law.
No Business.
First of all, a choice of business should be
made, and made early, with a wise reference
to capacity and taste. Then the youth
should be educated for it, and as much as
possible in it, and when this is done it should
be pursued with an industry, energy, and
enthusiasm *birth will warrant success. A
mann s or woman with no business,' nothing to
no, an absolute pest to society. They
are' thieves, stealing that which - is not their,
beggars, eating that which they have not
enined:drones, wasting the fruits of others
industry, leeches, sucking the blood of others
evil duets, setting an example of idleness
and dishonest living, hypocrites, shining in
stolen and false colors, vampires, eatiof out
the life of the community. Frown upon
them, 0 youth-! Learn in your bean to des
pise their course of life.
Many of our most interesting youth waste
a great portion of their early Mein fruitless
endeavors at nothing. They have no trade,
no profassion, no object before them, nothing
to do, and yet have .a west desire to do
something worthy of themselves. They try
this and that and the other, offer themselves
to do anything and everything, and yet know
how to do nothing, Educate_themselves they
can nor, for they know not what they should
10 it for. They waste their time, energies,
and little earnings in endless changes and
wanderings. They have not the stimulus of
a fixed nhject to fasten their attention and
awaken their energies, not a know.n prize to
win. They wish for good things, hut have
no way to attain them; desire. to ho useful,
but little means for lining so. They • lay
plans, invent schemes, form theories, build
cast/es, but never stop to execute and realize
them. Poor creatures! All :hat ails them
is the want of au object—u siv : //e ob
ject.
They look at. a hundred, and tree. nothing.
If they -shoed look steadily at one, they
would see it distinctly. They grasp at run
dom for a brzedred things, and catch noth
ing. It is like shooting among a . scattered
fl-ick of pigeons; the chances are doubtful:--
This will' never do—no, never. Success, re
speetabiliry, and happiness ate found in a
permanent business An early choice of
some business, devotion to it, and prepara
tion for it should be made by every youth .
Rev. G. 8. Wouner.
The ladies Lave, for the past ei4h teen cen
turies, enjo3ed special privi'edges
lcup-year. In an ancient davit) law, it is en
acted : , Albt it, as often R-9 !tape "year
doth occur, the woman holdetli prerogative
over the menne in matter of courtmhire,
Jove and niatrimone; so that when the — Lrain
propose th it sball not te lawful for mcnne
to savt o her nue,blit Shall receive her propo
s a l in ail good courtisie.'
A man who had purchased a pair of new
show, finding_ the road to be a rather - rou;;b
one, decided on , putting his shoes under hie
arm, and walking horn♦ barefoot. After a
while he stumped his great toe, taking the.
nail off as clean ae a whistle
'll ow•lucky r he exclaimed--'what. tre
mendous that wauNi lixre beer! kr
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Anecdote of Sherman.
Wleti General Sherman Wee - at Atlanta,
preparing for his famous "marsh to the sea,"
en order was promulgated- directing all civil,
inns to leave Atlanta (North and Soutby
within twelve days. The day'Of its issue a
gentleman entered Sherman's office, and In
quired for the General. The latter, mower
ed very promptly, era General Sherman.'
The colloquy was very nearly as follows :
Citizen—General, lam a Northern man,
from the State of Connecticut, have been liv- -
log at Atlanta for nearly seven years; have=
accumulated considerable property here, and
as I see that you have ordered all citizens to,
leave within twelve days, I came to see if
you would make an exception in my case.—
I fear, if I leave, my property will be de- -
etroyed.
Geo. Sherman—What kind of property
do you own, sir ? Perhaps I will make an
exception in pont ease, sir.
Citizen—l own a block of stores, three
dwellings, a plantation two miles out of town
and a foundry.
Geo. Sherman—Foundry, eh! what have
you been doing with your foundry ?
Citizen—Have been making castings. -
Gen Sherman—What kind of castings?
Shot and shell, and all that kind of thing ?
Citizen—Yes, sir , I have made some s hot
and shell.
Geo. Sherman—You have been making
a totnidi Tih - ell - ttFdestroy
you? And you still claim favor on account
_otire - hig:ultottlorrrumn-t ar • -
:k•-
00, 1711,_.1. M ill
make an exception in your case; you shall
go South to-morrow morning at sunrise.—
Adjutant, see that this order is carried out.
Orderly show this man the door.
Citizen—But, General, can't I go North?
Gen. Sherman—No, — Sif, --
you r-class-their-airead
—Sayings-of-Josh-Billings.
Honesty ulakes reputation, and honor pie
serves it.
The only way-to, make mankind happy is
to make them better.
If fools would be content to act natural
they would not be noticed.
1 like them kind of boys who are always
trying to lift half a ton.
Mankind don't want much exouse fur
pitching into the unfortunate.
Looking-glaeses won't lie, but they tell
some awful plain truths now and then.
How many people there are in this world
whose characters are anonymous.
No man is fit to live in
,solitude unless ho
is as pure tis — the things which surround
him.
Let the world understand that you ean
be spit upon, and you are a spit•box for
life.
A dog is the only dependent that II know ,
of upon venom you can always rely as a true
friend.
Friendship is like pickled meats, to keep
it sweet, the brine wants to-be changed once
in a while.
My ideal of a delightful woman is, one
who seems to lovo everyb)dy, but in Taos
only loves her husband.
If you are going to help a man, be lively
about it, promised assistance after a while is
considered a debt.
Adam probably was never more tinkled
than when be discovered Eve, which shows
how unnatural solitude is.
Don't ever predict much, for if yen get it
right nobody will forget it.
There is no one so certain of always feellog
good as he whose vanity always supplies his
hopper with grist.
THE WIFE.—It needs no guilt to break a
husband's neart. The absener. of content,
the muttering of 'spleen, the untidy dress
and cheerless home, the forbidding scowl and
deserted hearth—these' and other nameless
neglectt-, without a crime among them, have
_harrowed to the quick the heart'd core of
many a man,-and planted there, beyond the
reach of cure, the germ of dark despair.—
Oh ! may woman, before the sight arrives,
dwell en the recollections of her youth, and,
cherishing the dear idea of that tuneful time
-awake and keep alt•ve the promises she so
_kindly gave.
And though she may be the injured, nett
the injuring one; the forgotten, not, thefor-
I geiful wife, a happy allusion to the peace
fulfore, a kindly welcome to a comfortable
home; a.kiss of peace to pardon all the past,
and the hardest heart that was ever locked
in the breast of selfi h man, - will soften to
her charms, and bid her life, 'as She had
hoped, her years in matchless bliss, loved,
loving and content—the soother of the sor
rowing, the source of eon,f,rt and the spring
of jny,
A funny case came before a Justice in
Milwankie the other day. A young woman
who had accepted the attentions and civilities
cf a young gentleman for 'acme time,
at
length was married to somebody else, where
upon the deceived individual sued for a. bill
$204,25, the amount he paid in her behalf
in taking her to concerts, operas, picnics,
rides and ice c-cron naloonn. As an offmt
he credited her with sundry kisses valued at
. $l6 67i, and nem tuned photograp> cud' a
ring, making" in al: a total, of e 31.75. He
recovered the bid, the Judge allow e d the
plaintiff the kisses &till's own valuation,
stn English lawyar'has forsaken tFe ';. , ,own
and bar, to invent and perfect a flying ma.
chine. Ile propnacs to 'convoy pasaengers
through the air by it
with
bird, or, flying
Steam &tea with wings flapped by
'the mina of Pleat]) ' A' paitta hat; bean 'a
ken out for this a •ntrivsoco,but the machine
.i*Aet yet ready te:be put in 'operation.. •
‘roa Iciok: said an Irishman to a Pale,
I:aggird sruAdr, gay if you bad got 'out 'of
your grave !o liaht your cigar, and. conltia't
ca. w a y 4,3 k.,
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