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Curiosity in Children.

Curiosity should be as carefully cher
ished in children, as other appetites
suppressed. 1t is but an appetite after
knowledge; and therefore ought to be
encouraged i'll them, not only as a good
sign, but as t great instrument nature
has provided, to remove that ignorance
they were born with; and which with
out this busy inquisiliveness, will make
them dull and useless creatures. The
following are some Of the many ways
to encourage it and keep it active and
busy.
Avoid checking or discountenancing
any enquiries children shall make, nor
suffer them to be laughed at, but to an
swer all questions and explain The mat
ter desired to be kno wn SO as to make il
quite ineligible, and suited to their ca
pacity of age and advancement in
kno Wedge. Careful avoidance also
should be made not to confound the un
Outstanding with applications or notions
that are about it; or with the variety
or number Of things that are not TO the
purpose. Mark what it is the ques-
TONERS mind aims at, and not what
words he expresses it ia; and when you
have informed and satisfied him on the
topic,' you will see how his thoughts
will enlarge themselves, and how by fit
answers he may be led farther than per-
haps you could imagine. For knowl-
edge is grateful to the understanding,
as light to the eyes; children are pleas
ed and exceedingly delighted with il,
especially if they see that their energies
are regarded, and that their desire OF
knowing is encouraged and commend
ed. u 10 n,eil r# 4.
4 doubt not but n great reason why
many children abandon themselves TO
silly sports and trifle away their time
~insipidly is, because they have found
their curiosity baked and their enqui-
ries neglected. .ass -.ya aa
But had they been treated with more
kindness and respect, and their ques-
tons answered, as they should, to their
satisfaction, | doubt not but they would
have taken more pleasure IN leafning,
and increasing their stock acknowledge
in which there would be newness and
variety, and be more what should give
them delight, than in being obliged to
return over and over again to the same
play and play,hings. .r..y .lU
AS children's enquiries are not to be
sighted; SO also great care is TO be ia
ken, that they never receive deceillul
and eluding answers. They easily
perceive when they are sighted or de-
ceiyed: and quickly learn the trick
ofiuegiect, assimilation and %falsehood,
which they observe others TO make use
Of We are not to entrench upon truth
in any conversation, but least Of all
with children; since, if we "a play
false with them, we not only deceive
their expectation, and binder their
knowledge, but corrupt their innocence
and teach them the worst of vices
Children are strangers TO all we are &C.
quainted with; and all the things they
meet with are at first unknown TO them
as they once were to us; and happy
young aspirants after truth,
who chance to meet with civil people
that will comply with their ignorance
and help them to get rid oft. . .srq
" 7H1 lllg aF3 u
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THs BRArN.--The brain itself may b

TIRE BRAIN.--The brain itself may be
removed, be cut away to the corpus CO.
losum, without destroying life. The an
imai lives and performs all those func-
tons which are necessary to vitality,
but has nolonger a mind, i~tcannot think
or feel. 1t requires that tbefood should
be pushed into its stomach; once there,
1t is digested; and the animal will then
shrive.-- Wigan's Duality Of Mind.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1848-02-26

UNOR SALE OR RENT.-A dwelling house
and two acres of good tiable land, stable
and other suitable out buildings, and a good gar
den separately fenced up-the house is calculated
for a tavern, but easily converted into a store
room, situated Immediately above Anshutz, Pol
lock s. Cos steam nil and store, at present occu-
pied by DR., C. Winter. For price and terms en-.
quire of the subscriber, living in Switzerland
township, Monroe county, Ohio, half a mile from
Esq. Schappat B. BERGUNDALL, Sen i
Sunfish, o., Oct 80. at -'.-+ ide . .'1"w! 20
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The Firing.
AMAspA WESTON. I

81 AMAapA WESTON.
Look on thy eiring' brothsr!7
Pass him not coidly by;
Butiei the kindness Of the heart guf
ssBeam from the speaking eye. alo'
He has wandered from the narrow path,
And the world is proud and cold;-
.Would'st thou gently lead the wanderer
Back to the Shepherds fold! fef
,Chide him not for his errors;-
lille kno WIS that he has, err'd, ,
And his heart has oft been hardened
by The stern, reproving word; ~ %
He has, borne reproach in silence,
yisAnd answered scorn with scorn. la r
As he would brave the w%hirlwind, a
Or the fierce wintry storm. geo
What though his brow is darkened, ,,y
And his heart seems stern and proud,
And his eye CLEANS IN defiance
When he meets thee in the crowd?
Is he not still thy brother! 1rlt
Offer him a brothers hand, Ri
And see il he will not grasp it, vl
And its meaning understand. ,
Speak to him as a brother. e. -If {E'g
Calmly, but tenderly-} ,,.a ..rfs
He will listen TO thy counsel,
He will turn and follow thee;
And it may be, through life'S trials,
g Its sorrows and its fears,
His hand win gently guide thee
Onward, In after years.
iLoak on thy erring brother!
Pass him not coldly by,
But let the kindness of the heart
'a' Beam from the sparkling eye.
He has wandered from the narrow path,
81 And the world is proud and cold;
Be it thine to lead the wanderer
80 Back to the Shepherds fold.
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|DR.lE ROYS|
sARsAPARILLA AND Wild CHERRY
PILLS
From the Lancet, August 80, 1s45.

sti rod From the Lancet, .august go, 1916. =.
DR.. LIE Roy has most happily succeeded IN COM
bining Wild Cherry and Sarsaparilla with other
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indebted to the essence Of Sarsaparilla and other
ingredients, being controlled by their highly tonic
virtues, derived from the extract Of Wild Cherry, r
they do not strain the digestive organs into action,
as is the mode of operation with other cathartics,
but on the contrary strengthen them into action,-
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or less subsequent costiveness, and sluggishness of
the gastric juice, while Dr. LIE Roy's Pills leave :.
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VIM. c.. Walton, -. -.1
ATTORNEY & COUNSELLOR AT LAW,

ATTORNEY q CUUNSELLOIt Al IAW W,
- g AND
SOLICITOR IN CHANCERY,L
Will attend the courts in this and the adjoining
counties of this State and Virginia. +aa" a,''.iI,
All professional business intrusted to his care
will receive strict attention. ".'. ''
Office opposite the Court house, Woodsfeld o.
Dec. 18th lS47. lt.I"i
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He who is not growing wiser has
never been wise.
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The partnership heretofore existing between
the subscribers is dissolved by lapse of time andy
mutual consent. All business commenced wall be
carefully attended to and finished by the hrnas y
EDWARD ARCHBOLD,
DANIEL H. WIRE.
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Farm for Sale

The subscriber offers for sale the valuable Farm
on which he resides, situate on 'Sunfish Creek
Monroe County, A miles from the Ohio River at
the Town of CIarington, and on the main road
from Woodsfeld to Darlington. : Said farm con-
sists of 1859 acres, 80 acres of which are cleared
and in high cultivation, on which is a largo new
frame Barn, a comfortable dwelling, an orchar d o
excellent fruit, the whole farm is well watered,
besides good spring and also anexcellent well Of
water at the fdwelling-For terms apply TO the
subscriber on the premies. The above farm is
known by the name of the Buskirk farm .psth
VT m JOHN MONTGOMERY. 4,
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1848-02-26
R. RODGERS COMPOUND SYRUP OF
LIVERWORT N TAR.

a safe. and certain cure Tor Con-
sumption IF The Lungs, Splitting Of
d Blood, Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Pain
in the side, Bronchitis, Whooping
Enueh. and all Pnhnonaru Afecti0nS.
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Cincinnati, Oct. 2, 1916. .aaal ,.ng
For sale by J. r. 81. H. Norris, Woodsfeld,
Yru M. C. MORTON, Carlisle. .
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-06-30

Mn \. y, Blunt presented to the meet
mo the report OF the city delegates to he
National Wing Convention, and rapidly re-
viewed the course pursued by them boihln
and out OF the convention:
When, said he, | left this city thirteen
DAYS ago, our wing brethren here were luH
or hone, ardent with expectation. l return
with disappointment; but, although defeat
oil in Ccryent wish, mistaken IN my repu-
,,,ion rs A true and loyal whig. (''Three
cheers for Henry Clay"-"three more. }
lie should endeavor to give PLAIN and cor
rect statement Of proceedings, not only in
s;I, bu. outside and around, that conven-
,ion-and. although he might be told that
,hrourh the public prints the most OF
those proceedings were known much
remained TO be told, and he should 'hen en-
doayorto do it. I'LL r,.,,.l
lie had left on Saturday, and haG lo"no
the Ground pre-occupied by members o.
Congress- and delegates from our own a ~
other states. lie (Mr. b. advocated u'
cause Of The wing party; he had advocate,
j, for twenty years. lie believed nor Only
those interests but the interests OF the couh
trv 70 be Identified with the success OF Mr
CLAY. lie had discussed tins WIN SCUM
en- gentlemen, and had met their arguments
nv counter statements III favor Of ul4' s'e'
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-06-30

Relatire 10 the appointment Of Commissioners.
Resolved, by the Senate and Assembly
Of the State of Wisconsin, That a joint COM
mittee be appointed to inquire into, revise and
simplify the rules of practice, pleadlngs,
forms and proceedings, and arrange sys-
TEN adapted to the courts of this state, to
consist of one member OF the Senate, ap-
pointed by the Senate, and two members OF
the assembly, appointed by the assembly /:
and that said committee be instructed in per-
Torrance of their duty, to report, at their
earliest convenience, for the action of the
legislature atits present session, the act TO
simplify and abridge the forms and practice
Of courts, drawn up and reported by the
commissioners appointed for similar Pur-
pose, in the state of New York; with such
alterations and amendments as they may
! deem necessary.
Passed June %.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-06-30
BEAUTIFUL EXTRACT.

The following is an eXtract from speech
recently delivered in the United States
Senate by Mr.. Allen, of Ohio:
ave live in an age of the world when
great truths arc established, too glazing for
any man 10 see. Il look but see not
One great truth has been established within
the last forty days; and pronounce it one
of the most important truths which has
been politically established since the found
alton of society, and it is this-that armed
men no longer afford guarantee TO des-
poiism. Standing armies can no longer be
relied on TO sustain thrones, but on the con-
trarv mix and mingle with the oppressed
multitude, and are the first TO reduce those
thrones to ashes. This is the great truth
of the age. 1t has just been established in
France-cstablished in the presence of a
hundred thousand bavones in the pay OF
the crown! That, sir is worth more than
all the discoveries with regard to steam and
electricity that have been made, no matter
how much Dragging there may be about the
use of those elements. There are but two
powers in the government of man now in
operation - force and public opinion
Force has failed in the heart of Europe, and
the governments there must forever rest on
opinion founded upon the enlightened rea-
son of the people"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-06-30

REMOVAL OF Mn. MiTCUELL.-Thc Dub
lin Freeman contains the following account
of the departure of Mr.. Mitchell Precise
Iy as the prison clock struck four, on Satur-
day afternoon, the convict-yan drew up at
the front entrance of Newgate, and was i'm
medately surrounded by two squadrOns of
Dragons under the command fool. Maun-
sell and Col. Gordon. In few minutes an
official, bearing the warrant for Mr.. Mitch
ellis removal, entered the prison and delly-
cred the same to the high sheriff. The noun
ted police and Dragons, with drawn sabres
formed four deep round the van. The door
having been opened, inspector Selwood gave
the word at the prison gate all is ready. =
One of the turkeys then came forth with a
bundle of clothes, which were understood
to be the convict dress, and threw il into the
van.
Precisely at eight minutes past four the
gates we're opened and Mr.. Mitchell came
forth with a finn step and firm demcanor.
He wore brown frock coat, LIGHT waiStcoat
and dark trousers. and had light glazed cap
upon his head, the hair appearing to be close
y cut. His hand and right leg were heavily
manacied, and fastened to each other by a
ponderous IRON chain. He cast one quiet,
dignified glance about and recognizing 4
friend, who called out MITCHELL bowed
and shook hands with him. lie was then
assisted into the van, accompanied by four
or five inspectors of police. The door was
Immediately banged to. and the cortcge NOV
cd forward at double quick trotup Bolton
street. and thence by the Circular road to
/ the North Wall, where the Sheer water gov
eminent steamer was lying in readiness.
The cautions taken to preveat any attempt
at rescue on the way to the place OF embark
alton were effective. There was, however
some rioting at SeyiiIe-place, on the North
Strand, where the police were assaulted by
a mob, the chief leaders OF which were wo.
men. One amazon was nspicuous by her
daring. She hurled stones and brickbats
with unerring aim at the heads Of the con-
stabulary, cursing Justify the cowardice o.
the men Of Dublin leaving the fighting TO the
women. All the efforts oil the police to eff
feet her capture were useless, and she final
fly escaped in the crowd of combatants.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-06-30
THE VOICE OF LIBERTY.
A SONG FOR THE FUTCRF-


mere came voice like the rushing wind,
When it bursts DER the mighty Deep .
And at the sound uprose mankind.
From long spell bound Sleep
As when aroused by tempest blind .
The waves of ocean sweep.
over earths continents it passed,
Over the isle gemmed sea;
And ITS peal rang like trumpet blast,
To wake the wise and free.
y sound from the arching heavens cast,
The voice of Liberty!
Mountain and valley, hill and plain,
Echoed the joyful tone;
While the listening slave cast off his chain,
And ceased his hollow moan.
1t startled the portff in his fame,
And the monarch on his throne.
ieSpotc leagues and tyram les
Before it shrank away,
As the mist fades in the morning skies
From the rising orb of day;
And thrones and principalities
Crumbled into decay
Mobiles and priests grew pale with fear
As the earthquake summons sped;
For the days of their power were few and sere,
And gray was Oppressons head.
lhey were forms vino lived in by gone year
But are now with the silent dead.
The Sage arose from his studious lore
10 hail the mighty voice,
As the sick man comes from his bed once more
In the sunshine to rejoice
For he heard in the sound the mighty power
That had won his wisdoms choice.
Horrible War looked pale and aghast,
And his blood stained banner furled,
Then down 20 the realms of Oblivion passed,
Like fiend from heaven hurled
For Time had unvelled.his face, at last
In its hideous truth 10 the world
With force like the chaiuleSs wh;hwinds might
1t smote the dungeon hold
And over It's fallen and ruined site
In peal of thunder rolled:
Agate the weak capt'es beheId tie light,
DeaIer than countless gold.
And shaken by the same great power,
Castle and fortress fell
The leudal hall and the hammered tower,
And tie rock built citadel
N,,,, tho licbens ;,,,. onI s,,.eet ,,.,I Oov.or
Belt their ruins we'll.
No longer from his native shoIe
Was Freedom exile driven,
For using Reason precious dover,
Which God to all has gwen;
But Free Thought SCARED with a lofty power
Free as the winds OF Heaven.
FaschoQd and Vice no longer then
Supported tyraut sway,
And preyed on the hearts and minds Of men
Till they rotled in decay
For Truth had come, and they vanished as wher
Dreams fade before the day!
Love came forth with glorious men,
And none could her power withstand,
When with Virtue pure, the smiling queen
Walked friendly hand-in.hand;
Their crowns were OF flowers and evergreen,
As they reisned in the peaceful land.
Forgotten We're ancIcnt wrongs and woes;
Mankind were grown too wise
To ayenge on fallen and poweress foes
Their Oppressors past injuries;
But they said, For all, Heavens bounty flows,
Like us be Free-arise =
Earth was no more vii lerness
Ofanarchy and crime,
For the seeds OF Peace and Happiness,
Were sown in every cline:
And the memories of her past Distress
Are the legend tales Of Time.
RrjSt,J Far ALCESTES.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-06-30
THE CHARTiSi',

The following notice oftl,is poi,icsI par
ty, and their famous six points, is from +,
correspondent OF the Philadelphia f.edger
The Peoples Charter, from which the
party derives its name,} was drawn up a.
bout ten years ago, by some OF the mos,
prominent leaders OF the Radica! or Demo
cratic party 1t was In the form of a pcti-
ton, or rather demand, and after receiving
nearly three millions of signatures, was pre-
sented to Parliament, where it was rejected
receiving only 46 votes out OF GAS.
1t embraces the following principles:
|. Universal suffrage, BY which all Eng
lishmeu, of 81 years and upwards, of sane
mind, and whose characters are unstaiued
by crime, are to he considered as voters.
2nd. Vote by ballot. Secret voting by
ticket
3. No property qualifications. By which
persons having no property may be elected
to serve Ill the House of Commons.
4. Annual Pariaments. The members
to be elected every year.
8. Payment TO members. Members n
be paid for their services while in Parlia-
ment.
6. Equal Representation. Districts to
be represented according to the population.
We observe that the Executive Commit.
tee of the Chartisls have issued an address,
in which the late ri1tous proceedings ir Eng
land, and declare tina" eChartists had not
the most remote connection with them."-
They say the changes they wish TO bring
about, are to advocated "by means purely
moral and constitutional"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-06-30
TuEFATHER-AN INSTRUCTIVE SKETCH, !


- s-s-,Ss--.sas
TIIEFATHER-AN INSTRUCTIVE SKETCH
# is the duty of mothers to sustain tn
rcverses Of fortune. Frequent and suddel
as they have been to our own country, It i
important that young females should pos
Scss some employment by which they NIGH
obtain a livelihood in case they should bt
reduced to the necessity Of supporting them
selves. When families are unexpectedly
reduced from affiuence TO poverty, how pit
fully contemplate it is to see the mother
dosponding or helpless, and permitting hen
daughters to embarass those whom it is THEN
duty to assist and cheer.
Z" | have lost My whole fortune" said a
merchant, as he returned one evening to his
home; 1--WE can no longer keep our car
tIagc. We must leave this large house
Tie children can no longer 90 to expensive
schools. Yesterday was a rich man to-
lay there is nothing that | can call my
bwn"
Dear husband" said The wife, eve are
still rich in each ether and our CHILDREN
Money may pass away, but God has given
It's Il better treasure in those active hands
and loving hearts"
Dear father" said the children, " do not
look SO sober. We will help you to get a
living"
What can you do,~poor things 2" said
he.
"You shall see, you shall scc," answered
several cheerful voices. at is a pity if we
have been to school for nothing. How can
the father Of eight children be poor. We
shall work and make you rich again"
Il shall help" said the youngest girl,
hardly four years old. i will not have
any new things bought, and shall sell my
great doll"
The heart of the husband and father,
which had sunk within his bosom like
stone, was lifted up. The sweet enlhusi
asm of the scene chcercd him, and his night
" prayer was like a song Of praise.
They left this stately house. The SER
wants were dismissed. Pictures and plate,
rich carpet and furniture were sold, and she
who had been so long the mistress Of the
mansion shed no tear. Pay every debit
SAID she, let no one suffer through lis, and
wc may yet be happy.'
he rented d neat cottage and 4 small
piece of grouuda Jew miles from the cly.
" ith the aid Of his sons hc cultivated veg
c,,IJcs for me market. lie viewed with
d,G.lt and a.,oni.lmcnt the economy Of
his Wife. nrrlnrrJ as She had been, in
,r.,,I, ami lcclirjro,v which his daugh-.
TORS Soon ,cno;rcJ npdcr her training.
prLn. ,J,Iost c,a instructed her in line work
~ L'o hno..LaI1 anI al.a assisted the
younger children. Besides thcl executed
accomplishments but which they found
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-06-30

Il is announced that Col. Fremont is a.
bout to resume his explorations of California
upon his own account. He is of opinion
that there is much yet undiscovered which
is calculated TO have an important bearing
upon the present commercial movements in
regard TO that and neighboring countries.