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Gaping the Climax.

Speaking of perseverance and economy,
puts US in mind of yarn that friend OF
ours tells in superb style, and which never
fails Of being received with q hearty laugh
1t is something like this:
A party of middle aged men and matrons
having assembled at the house of friend
to pass social evening, the conversation
turned upon the subject of perseverance
and economy each one remarking those
who had raised from small means to afflu-
ence within their acquaintance, land the pro-
cess by which it had been accomplished.
At last one who had not taken so prominent
a part in the conversation as many of the
others, said he would tell them the adven-
lures Of one Of his acquaintances who died
not many years before, it being a case in
point.
ga bachelor acquaintance Of mine," said
he, "who at the age ofthirty was not worth
one dollar in the world and of rather an
eccentric turn, went into one of the extern
sive wool growing counties of Vermont,
and built himself little log hut where he
could perform his own culinary operations
and sleep o'night, while in day time he en-
ployed himself very we'll in securing the
pastures and hills where the sheep grazed,
picking up the locks of wool which the
sheep rubbed off in going through the brush
wood and shrubbery, carrying it to market
when he had collected sufficient quantity
to make it an object, or as his necessities
required, which was often at first, as he
had none Of the ready to lay in a stock ol
provisions with. He followed this mode
do you suppose he was worth when he died?
olive thousand dollars" said one.
"No."
Ten thousand dollars" said another.
"No."
Twenty thousand" said another.
"No."
And so it went on through the whole
company some guessing as high as fifty
and an hundred thousand dollars.
"And what was he worth" asked the,
all, addressing him that had told the stor,
who sat the very picture ofcandor, excep
an occasional slight roguish look about hi
eyes that he could not fully suppress. NAl
was quiet for a moment, waiting with in
tense anxiety the reply.
"Well," said he, "he was worth-nc
the first red cent"
The whole company were completed
: dumb founded for moment, and then CAV
hearty burst of laughter, at the mar
ner in which the wool had been pulled Owe
their eyes, SO completely. Farme,
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had been kept in check by the force ,of ne

had been kept in check by the force of mel
cessity. But now, with ample means atl
his command, and conscious Of. having
played q base part towards his wife, he
gradually became more neglectful, more
reckless, more vicious The sensitive ma.
tufe of the heiress shrunk, and she was ap-
haliaa at shaprosaesf ]sefara FtlIsl s7ssIsad
ISser. She saw thai her fiIs was one az
misery, and broken inspirit and pride she
scarcely struggled against her fate, Years
rolled on, and as her cheeks grew thin and
her eyes wan, the companions of her early
years scarcely recognized her. She was
bankrupt in hope and happiness. She had
periled all of her earthly bliss on the fidel.
ity ofone, and he had failed. AT all times
she still clung to deluson that all was not
lost, adversely might induce repentance,
and restore something of those delicious
hopes which memory still referred to with
melancholy delight. But the hope was
vain. A few years more, and the husband,
having exhausted his fortune and nearly
broken the heart of his wife, while indulg-
ing in some scene ofrevel and dissipation,
was seized with appoplexy and summoned
to his last account. But she whom he had
deceived and betrayed-what a wreck did
she now present! Prematurely old, faded
and sad, the contrast with her youthful po-
sltlon and brilliant prospects, was indeed
mourntul. The flower of her youth was
gone-the charm Of her life was over and
yetit is possible that if she had been in an
humble position, or in moderate circum.
stances, her destiny would have been hap.
pier. But she was an heiress and a victim
She loved and was betrayed. She gave
her hand, her heart, and her fortune, anc
received in return false smiles, honied bu
hollow words, neglect, insult and treachery
Alas! for the heiress! Alas for the perils
of wealth.
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The NIGHTINGALE.-Ac countrylnan one
day went to the mansion of wealthy lord
Here he heard the singing of bird in gilt
cage. On approaching it, he saw it was
Nightingale. With a feeling of melan-
choly, he stood and leant upon his staff,
and listened to the song.
Then the servants OF the rich man came
to him and said:
Wherefore art thou amazed, that thou
standest thus musing there?
q am amazed that your master can bear
the sad notes of the imprisoned bird in your
splendid mansion
Thou FOOL replied one of the servants,
docs the song of the Nightingale seem sad
to thee in thy fields and woods?'
NO. rejoined the farmer; there its song
fills me with delight and admiration
'Are its notes, then different there's?
asked the man with contemptuous smile
Certainly said the countryman 'Oul
Nightingales, amidst sprays covered witt
leaves and blossoms, chant the praises o
renewed Nature; they sing under the oper
canopy of heaven, the song Of liberty, ant
over their brooding mates, the notes of love.
At this, the servants raised loud laugh
and called the countryman simple clown
But he held his peace, and returned quietl.
to his cottage and his fields -Krummacher
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WHOLE NUMBER lO2.
= A Thanksgiving Story.

Come, Charles, my son. said Deacon
Alworth, take one of those turkeys and
carry up to parson Moody, for thanksgiy-
ing A'.
mo, father, I7don't do that again, l tell
|you.' .:5,v
What do ! hear now, Charlesa Tbess
five and twenty years | have sent the. par
son turkey, and Joe has carried them;
and Tom, and Jerry and you, without ever
before refusing. What is the matter now?'
why father, he never thanked me for
bringing it TO him, besides he took me to
task q while ago because | started out Of
meeting too soon.'
well, son, you know it is the custom for
the minister to go out before any of the
congregation starts-this is done as mark
of respect ......
Respect or not, he is nothing but man
and as for creeping for him, wont do it,
'Well, let it pass, and carry him the
turkey AMI if he don't thank you | will
Charles shouldered the fowl, and in a
short time was ut the house of the minister
who was seated in the parlor, surrounded
by number of friends, who had come to
pass thanksgiving with him. The lad
entered without knocking-and bringing
the turkey from his shoulders heavily upon
the table, said, 'Mr. Moody here's a turkey
, for you if you want it. if you don't I'll
carry it back again .E
, Il shall be very glad Of it, said the
: minister, 'but think you might learn a
= little manners Charles, can't you do an
y errand better?'
- How would you have me to do i.l-
=. = said Charles.
y y sit down in my chair said the parson,
+ 'and will show you.' ,.. .-. .-
- - Charles took the chair, while the divine
u took the turkey and left the room. He
soon returned, took off his hat, made very
u low bow and said, 'Mr. Moody, here is a
turkey which my father sent you and wishes
you to accept of it as present. a.-
Charles rose from his seat, took the tur-
, key and said to the minister, it is very
4 fine one, and feel grateful to your father
for it. In this and many other instances he
!. has contributed to my happiness. If you
10 will just carry it into the kitchen and return
again, I will send Mrs. Moody to give you
half dollar
u The parson walked out of the room-his
Il friends laughed at the joke, and made up a
-. purse for the lad, who ever after received a
" y reward for his services. r...
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GFWe believe it was Horace Walpole
who related the following anecdote Of a
gentleman, which he declared to be the most
excellent solecism that he ever heard of.
Two friends were walking together,
when they were accosted by beggar
woman. One Of the gentlemen gave her
bonus, but the other turned away with
evident symptoms Of disgust. Upon the
first enquiring the reason, the latter replied
Sir, | cannot tolerate the sight Of that
hag. Formerly, she was nurse in the
village, and when was an infant, wa,
committed to her charge. She was unfortu
nately the mother ola child ofmy own
age; and, sir, incredible as such perfdy
may seem, it is the conviction ofmy friends
and myself, that she exchanged me.
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FHOUGHT AND DEED.

Z e'f& ssR 10y e. b KENNEDY '.s.i-' ~
Full many. a light thought man may cherish,
Foil many an idle deed may do; Z.
Yet not a deed or, thought may PERISH !. III
M Not one but he shall bless or rue. !ss,
uiis iasslsssssls
There's not, a bough or leaf can fall.
But of its falling heed is taken,
BY one who sees and governs all.
The tree may fall and be forgotten,
And buried in the earth remain;
Yet from its juices rank or rotten,
Springs vegetating life again.
The world is with creation teeming,
And nothing ever wholly dies,
And things that are destroyed in seeming,
In other shupes and forms arise.
And nature still unfolds the tissue
of unseen works by spirit wrought;
And not a work but has its issue
With blessings or with evil fraught.
And thou may'st seem to leave behind thee,
All memory Of the sinful past;
Yet oh, be sure thy sins shall find thee,
And thou shalt know its fruits at last.
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A wealthy planter in Lowndes county,
Mr.. Morgan Smith, told his negroes tho
other day of the terrible distress prevailing
in Ireland, and asked them if they would do
anything to did those who were perishing
for want Of food. They said they would.
He asked them what they would do
whether they would give up one meal a day?
They said no, they would rather give
money. He then asked how much they
would give! When they had all subscribed,
the amount was found to be $50. The
number Of negroes belonging to Mr.. Smith,
we understand, is over one hundred, Of all
ages; how many Of them were capable Of
subscribing we cannot say."-.4labamo
Flog.
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AN EDITOR IN Prison. Moses Y.
Beach, Esq, the senior proprietor of the
New York Sun, it is said, is prisoner at
the city of Mexico and on his parole. Gen
Scott or Rough and Ready must capture q
Mexican editor, to exchange for our cotem.
porary. - Cincinnati Commercial.
We have plenty in Ohio that could be
spared with advantage to the country, a,
least until the war is closed. They could
do our country less harm there than here.-
!. Ohio Stdtesmda,
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WIDE AwAKE.-'Come, come, come,'
said one who was wide awake to one who
was fast asleep, get up, get up; don't you
know it's the early bird that catches the
worm 2 Serves the worm right says the
grumbling sleeper, worms shouldn't get up
before the birds do!'
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sMother, mother, what is hush? A
hush, child! don't know--what makes
you ask that question: Cause, the other
day asked Jane what made her back stick
out so, and she said hush! Ss@s
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During season of great religious de-
clension, an aged deacon was asked wheth-
er the church to which he belonged were
united. sAh, yes,' replied the good man
with emotion, for we are all frozen togsther.'
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-05-12

The debating society of Spring Garden.
has recently. after very animated discus
sion on the question, whether any gai has
a right to saymo afore she 10 axeds' decided
xem, con. that 'she hdimt.'
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SWALLOWING A MAN.WHoLE.-Some OIL
the papers relate feat of Signor Blitz's
performance which amounted to the same
as swallowing an entire manor rather,
he bet that he could do it and won the wa
ger.
A gentleman challenged the magician to
swallow him, and wagered hundred dol
lars that he could not do it. The Signor
took it up and appeared on the spot in due
season with large pot of greese to help
out with his meal. The gentleman was
also there, when the following conversation
took place.
'Are you ready for the attempt?' asked
the magician.
'All ready
will you please take off your hatP
Certainly ,,
Nov you boots, there may be nails in
the heels of them.'
'Oh, yes
'Now off with your coat, the buttons
would be likely to cut against my teeth
'Ofcourse.'
sNow your pantaloons and shirt
'Why, sir, do you intend that l shall
strip myself entirely?
Yes, why not? | agreed to swallow
you, but the clothes were not in the bond
BY stripping and thorough greasing, pre-
sumo shall be able to peiorm the lea
without much difficulty
That's your game, is it?' asked the man
little timid. 'In such case you ar
welcome to the money
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-05-12

WESTERN ELooUENoE.-A sprig OF the
law out west, in defending a man for assault
and battery, addressed the jury in the follow
ing strain:-"Gentlem of the Jury:-Not
withstanding the sagacious goat may browse
upon the mountain top, and the humble ass
crop the thistle of the valley, yet believe
me, the defendent ut the bar, my client, Is
not guilty." .......-
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A singing-master, while teaching his pNu,,
pills, was visited by brother of the tuneiul
art. The visiter observing that the chorls-
ter pitched the tune vocally, said, Sir, DO
you not use pipe? -.
No, sir, replied Semibreve, with admira-
ton, 4 chewn ... .... a.,.
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One class of men live within themselves.
They think profoundly, but never receive
the thoughts of others, nor really know
what others think. Another class live out
side of themselves, as it were. They see
every thing that passes. They quickly
gather up the ideas of all around them, but
never ori ginate any thing. The first are
like those work shops, the laborers in which
are so busy that the employer puts up 6
sign over the doorway, saying mo admit
tance.' The others are like ware houses
which furnish storearge to foreign merchan
die, but have no running machinery with
in. The man who unites both characters
is sage.
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We publish the following gratuitously, as
we think perhaps it may prove seasonable
relief to some of our readers.
BED BuGs.-'Tell Rossella and any
others who wish to know, that hogs lard
rubbed about the crevises and haunts OF
these pests, will drive them from the
nremises Thus writes San old housewife
Of Scioto county.
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0F" Are these peaches fit for hog to
eata' "Don't know, try them and
sse."
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GFWhat was joan Of Arc made Of
She was maid of Orleans.
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SUDDEN D1scovERY Fanny, don't you
think that Mr.. Bold is handsome man 2
sOh. mo- can't endure his looks. lie
is homely enough g.
well he's fortunate, at all events, Tor
an old aunt has just died and left him fifty
thousand dollars
.Tndeed is it true2 Well, now come
TO recollect, there is certain noble air
about him, and he has fine eye-tha'
can't be denied
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I, RAVENNA OHIO wEDaRsDAY

his tail and runs around his fellow, and
changes the direction of the cart. They
move more briskly than American oxen.
This is no wonder, for they are all taught
to "walk Spanish"
They haul very large loads in these carts,
and travel as fast as horse teams usually
do on 4 journey. q.
'''''' PLEASURE RfDfNG. sss ~
A Mexican frequently carries his wife
and children in these carts. He then puts
q raw-hde on the bottom, to keep the chill
dren from falling through, and puts anoth,
er over the top for cover, when in crawls
the whole family. AS soon as "all's set, }"
he Kisses at his oxen, as bear hunter
would do when close on Bruin, land off starts
the whole contrivance with full band Of
road music.
Some ladies in the United States seem
to be fond of travelling in stages and rail-
road cars, with squalling children, to the
great annoyance Of their fellow passengers
| would advise such, by all means, to try Q
Mexican cart, for however much cross
grained brat may scream and bawl, i
would not in the least disturb his neighbors
or interfere with the harsh discord produc
ed by the outlandish screeching OF Mexi
eau cart.
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