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CHAPTER Ill.
MIR. UAyS'T-TINr IN NEW yopr

MR.. HAVNT-TIME IN NEW YORK.
AT two o'clock, Mr.. Havn't time arrived
i'll the city of New York, where he dincd
in hurry, and then started forth to see
what was 10 be seen. He had particu-
lar friend, whose store was in Pearl, near
Fulton street, to whom he had written Of
his purpose to spend few days in New
York, and the friend had replied telling
him to be sure and call on him, and he
would take pleasure in showing him what
ever was notable in the city. This, he had
fully intended to do; but as his stay in
New York was to be so limited he felt
that every moment was Of value and must
be improved. IL seemed like n loss Of
time TO 90 so far as Pearl street So with
out having any distinct object in his mind,
he sailed forth, and turning his steps up
Broadway, walked at rapid pace until
he reached Union Park. But, though
many idfices met his eyes, he remained
ignorant Of their names or the purposes
for which they were erected. From that
point he started off, at venture, towards
the East River, and swept around through
some of the most unattractivc portions Of
the city. 1t was sundown when he got
back TO the hotel, by which time he was
suffering from extreme fatigue, and most
distractiug headache.
Not having called on his friend for want
Of time, during the afternoon, il was his
purpose 10 call on him during the evening
at his residence. But he felt too unwell
after tea, to go out, and so retired to bed,
feeling aery much dissatisfied with the re-
suit of his first day in New York. He
.cd worn himself Down with wandering.
aimlessly, about. What haI lie seen p
Nothing but great panorama Of houses
and people. There was scarcely single
distinct image in his mind.
As soon as Mr.. Hayn't time had bur
ried through his breakfast on the next
morning, he sailed forth to get n more
satisfactory view Of New York than he had
obtained on the previous day. A little
experience had made him, temporarily, a
little wiser. So although he felt in hur-
~, and could almost see the hours sweep
ing by on rapid wings, he took his way
with hasty steps, to Pearl street. II was
only half past eight when he arrived at his
friends store; 10 he was to early for him
by at least an hour. II he had called on
the afternoon previous, an engagement TO
meet at certain hour could have been
entered into, and thus thus time would
have been saved and disappointment
like this prevented. .r
The best Mr.. Havn't time could now do
was TO leave his address and go back to
the hotel. But, the thought Of waiting
there for whole hour fretted him excce-
dinghy.
al shall get to see nothing" said he to
himself impatiently. Tomorrow morn
ing must leave, so only part Of single
day remains. o dearl II had called
TO TO sec my friend yesterday, how much
would have been gained"
J How Improbable are regrets.
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AEFLICTING CALAMITY.-Thc most heart
rcnding scene which it has ever been our
lot to record occurred on Saturday after
noon, about one mile north of this village,
nearly Oh the direct road to Wamen's
Corners. The dwelling of William Gibson
caught tire-himself and wife both being
abscnt--and three only children the oldest
five, and the youngest one year old, were
smothercd to death, before the unhappy
father was enable to rescue them,
Mrs. Gibson, it appears, was at the barn
when the unfortunate affair occurred, rem
dcring some aid to her husband, having
but short time before left her infant asleep
IN the cradle, and, as We are informed,
locked the door, but doubtless with the
very best ofmotives.
The terrified parents were the first to
arrive at the hous. Mr.. Gibson, at great
hazard of life entered the building while
in flames. and handed the bodies of the
three children, one at time, from the
window. The distracted mother, frantic
from loss of her loved ones, on whom was
placed her tondest hopes, seemed detemin-
cd not to survive them, and was prevented
with great difficulty from rushing into the
flames to share their fate.
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Benefit of Apprenticeship.

There is an important feature in the
regulation Of a mastcr-mechanic which is
trightful to some kind parents heart;
and that is the five to seven years apprcn-
ticcship the boy who learns trade must
snbmit to. But it is an excellent discip-
line. 1t takes the lad at critical period of
lifc-when he, perhaps, has a disposition
averse to steady cmploymcnt-whcn he
was inclined to roam at large, amid the
contaminatng influences about him-and
puts him to a steady round Of dutics-se-
we're, at first, but becoming, from habit,
agreeable; and, when his minority expires,
his already formed habits Of industry are
established, and he comes forth a man, the
master ola trade, Of fixed principles and
good habits, blessing to himself and the
community or at least this ought to be
the result of an apprenticeship, where
both master and apprentice mutually dis
charge their duty to each other.
Ifparents would but look at it Alright,
they would declare that, had they any sons
they shonld learn trades. Contrast the
youth just alluded to with him who, having
a horror apprenticeship, is allowed to run
at large. At the most critical period of
life forming habits, he is forming those
that are the reverse Of indusry. lie is
not fitting himselfto be man, but wearing
away his boyhood in idleness. The partial
parent sees this, yet has not fortitude to
avert it. At twenty-one years Of age the
first-named lad comes out a good mechanic;
it is wonderful if the other has not fastened
habits upon him that will be his ruin, ifhe
is not ruined already. More than one ex-
cellent man in our community can say
with thankfulness, that it turned out so
that, to his halfdozen years apprenticeship,
he is indebted for the habits Of industry
and sobriety he has obtained. That when
he was put to trade, no was on pivot as
it were. Had it not been for the firmness
Of his Parents, he likely would have been
ruined lad ere his minority expired.
This was the turning point.
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n i NJ B ER 5.

It is due to the Faculty to say, that
they deny positively that the body of
Johnson's daughter was ever in the Col
lege, and boldly challenge full and tho
rough investigation.
My own impression is, that the Janitor
of the institution found it easier to deposit
the remains of dssections in the cess pool
than it was to bury them, as the Profes-
sors had ordered, and that, without their
knowledge, he had for months past been
thus disposing of them.
We mourn this evidence of mob spirit
in our city but it will be the last time,
apprehend, that snch an occurrence will
pass with fatal results to the rioters.-
Cor. ". Y. Tribune.
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Pass HIM RoUND.-We have been re-
qucsted by Thomas Hardin, Esq, high
ly respectable gentleman residing in Pick
ems District, TO state that about the first
of October, man, calling himself NJ. c.
Bennett, came to his house and applied
for situation rs oversecr. He said he
had been overseeing in Louisiana for one
Sisj. Wcob, aiI had last lived with his
brother in Florida--that he had children
in Spartanburg District, and wanted t.
employ his time until he could get ready
to move them TO Louisiana, where, he said
he had invested his money in lands. lie
had formerly lived with brother of Esq.
Harbin's, and had certificate Of charac-
ter from Thurron Earle and other respect
able cetizens Of Spartanburg, but not of
n recent date.
About two weeks before Christmas, he
borrowed n horse and buggy from Esq.
Harbin, to go to Spartanburg to see his
children, and was to be back by Christ
mas. He also borrowed some money
from Esq. Harbin--went TO Pendlet,n.
and rugged himself out in new suit, on
a credit, and has not since been heard
from, though diligent enquiry has been
made. Notraces of him can be found in
the direction of Spartanburg, further than
this place, to which some jewelry Ind been
sent, by him, to be repaired. he is about
five feet eleven inches high, grey eyes,
black hair, and talks a great deal about
farming and overseeing. The horse ia
ken off was peculiarly marked. He was
a black horse with white spots, and had
a white streak running down each side Of
his neck. Any information Of horse,
buggy or man will be thankfully received,
and liberal reward given for their re-
iurn.- .Aa9TSoa CARTE.
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ConnecticUt Story.

The following is related as fact, ha,
ing actually happened some years ago il:
the State of Connecticut:
A man in rather indiffercn circum tan
ces surrounded by large family, being
entirely out of meat had resource to a
sh, ep fold of his ncighbor ca wealthy far
mer) for relief The neighbor having a
flock of sheep did not perceive that he had
lost any, until one of the finest of the flock
very large and fat, was missing-and
counting his sheep found he had lost sev-
eral. Unable to account for this extraor-
dinary loss, he resolved a few nights after
t. watch. About midnight he discovered
an uncommon disturbance amonr the
sheep, caused by the sudden appearance
OF man dressed in disguise. Curiosity
to observe the conduct of the person, and
to find him out induced him to keep still.
In the flock there was a ram, with
whom, it seems, he was in the habit of
conversing as if he had been the actual
owner of the sheep. "Wel, Mr.. Ram"
said the nocturnal sheep stealer, Il come
to buy another sheep; have you any moro
to sell " Upon which he replied all n
person Of the ram, eyes, | have sheep to
SELL BY this time the farmer had dis
covered him to be one of his neighbors-
What will you take for that large weth-
cr 7" says the purchaser -Four dollars
replied Mr.. Ram. That is n very high
price" says the man; Il" but rs you are SO
good as to wait for the pay, think | will
take him"
Well, Mr.. RAM" continued the hon
est sheep hunter, let us see how many
sheep | have bought of YOU" "If | am
not mistaken, Mr. Ram, this makes the
fifth :" and then went on to cast up the
amount of tn whole, and giving Mr. Ram
polite invitation to call on him for his
pay, and bidding him goodnight; the
man led the sheep home, while the owner
lay laughing at the novelty Of the scene,
rs highly gratifcd as if he had received
pay for the whole. A few nights after
wards when he supposed his ncighbor was
nearly out OF mutton, he caught the old
ram, tied little bag under his neck, and
placed piece of paper between his horns,
on which he wrote in large letters, "IhQre
come for my pay" Under the line he
footed up the whole amount of five sheep,
exactly as his ncighbor had done, as be-
fore related he then took the ram to his
neighbor's house where he tied him near
the door and then went home.
When the ncighbor arose in the morn
he was not little surprised to find sheep
tied to his own door; but it is beyond
words to express his astoniShmcnt when
found that it was the old Ram with whom
he had lately been dealing so much in
mutton, with his crrand on his forehead,
and the amount Of five sheep accurately
made out, as he had done few nights be-
fore in the person of the ram. Suffice it
to say he obtained the money, and tying
it up nicely in the bag, and tearing the
paper from his horns, set the ram at libcr-
ty, who Immediately ran home jingling
his money, as if proud of having accom-
plished the object of his errand-to the no
small qualification of the owner
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and look far down the street next consult
his watch and then take two or three
turns across the parlor floor. This was
repeated over and over again.
"Sharpen my pencil" said bright lit
tie fellow, clambering on his knee as he
sat himself down by the window.
"Havn't time, dear" replied the father
coldly replacing the child upon the floor
Just look at my dolls new frock," ur-
gcd another child" isn't it beautiful p
Mother made it for me"
90 yes, it's very pretty, no doubt" was
answered, but havn't time to look at
dolls now. Surely that fellow ought to be
here"
And again he drew forth his watch
1t was seven minutes past eight.
"lf he should disappoint me-"
And, III fear that the hackman would
not keep his engagement, he spent the
next six or seven minutes in n state of ner-
vous mpatcncc-thus making both him
self and family very uncomfortable.
At length it was a quarter past eight
but no hackman was at the door.
just rs feared" said Mr.. II WIT
time. alt is too bad too bad No faith
to be placed in any body"
And off he started to hunt up another
hackman. Scarcely had he turned the
first corner, ere the carriage waited for so
impaticntly, drove up.
Full twenty minutes elapsed before the
return of Mr.. Havn't time with another
carriage. He was, of course, excited and
unreasonable and would hear nothing the
first hacnman had to say IIurriedly his
trunL was taken up, and off he dashed,
forgetting, in his excitement and confusion
to kiss his wife and children, or even 50
much as to wave them an adicu.
Push up your horses, driver, or | will
lose my passage" he cried every now and
then but, for all his urging, the driver
did not in the least, increase the rate of
speed for he knew that he would be in
time.
The first bell was ringing when Mr..
Havn't time stepped on board the John
Stevens. SO he had a quarter of an hour
to spare, for all his impaticnce and, but
for his weak fear that the hackman would
not keep his appointment might have
been at the boat much earlier if that would
have increased his satisfaction.
No one suffers himself to become excl
ted and unreasonable, without an after fec
ling of discomfort. Long after the passcn-
gers were on their way To New York, did
our friend sit in n dreamy, oppressed state
of mind, musing over the incidents of the
morning. He felt by no means satisfied
with himself That were impossible un-
der the circumstances for his own com
mon sense told him that he had acted We
ry foolshly-and no one who has this
consciousness can enjoy much sclfsatisfac-
ton.
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THg Power OF CALM DELvERY.--A
celebrated divine, who was remarkable in
the first period of his ministry for bolster
Gus mode Of preaching, suddenly changed
his whole manner in the pulpit; and adopt
ed mild and dispassionate mode ofdeliv-
cry. One Of his brethern, observing IL,
inquired Of him what had induced him TO
maketh change. He answered, "When
] was young j thought il was the thunder
that killed the people; but when / grew
wiser | discovered that it was the iightning
so determined in the future to thunder
less and tighten more"
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A 9uoRT LECTURE TO You've MEN.-
In Hunts Merchants Magazine we find a
great deal of practical good sense, but the
following advice to young men, which we
clip from its pages is particularly excellent :
"Kecp good company or none. Never be
idle. Ifyour hands cannot be usefully en-
ployed, attend to the cultivation Of your
mind. Always speak the truth. Make
few promises. Live up to your engage
ments. Keep your own secrets, if you
have any. When youspeak to a person,
look him in the face. Good company and
good conversation are the very sinews of
virtue. Good character is above all things
else. Your character cannot be essentially
injured except by your own acts. II one
speaks evil of you, let your life be so that
none will believe him. Drink no kind OF
intoxicating liquors. Ever live, misfortune
excepted, within your income. When you
retire to bed think over what you have
been doing dnring the day. Make no
haste to be rich II you would prosper.
Small and steady gains give competency,
with tranquility Of mind. Never play at
any kind Of game of chance. Avoid temp
tation, through fear you may not with
stand il. Never run In debt unless you
see o way to get out again. Never borrow
If you can possibly avoid il Do not
marry until you are able to support a
wife. Never speak evil Of any one. BE Just
before you are generous. Keep youfsel,
innocent, IL you would be happy. Save
when you are young to spend when you
are old. Read the above maxims at least
once week.
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appearance in the dining room. His cof-
fee is cold, at which he grumbles, little /;
but admits his lateness at the table as an
excuse. Very leisurely he takes his meal
enjoying each morsel with relish, and
when he leaves the table feels very COM
Portable.
Generally it happens, that Mr.. Havn't-
time gets to his store fully an hour before
any customers come in; while Mr.. Don't
be in hurry, is usually at his place of bu-
siness an hour too late.
Last summer these two neighbors of
mine took each n pleasure jaunt.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-02-04

% At called meeting of the Lum-
berport Division, No. 218 s. of t., the
following Preamble and Resolutions were
offered by John w. Boggess, and unani-
mously adopted:
Death is truly the King of Terrors, and
his Yisitations at all times, and under all
circumstances are calculated to strike the
mind with profound solemnity; but more
especially when he lays his whitening hand
upon the young.
Under the Dispensation of an inscruta-
bic Providence, it has become our painful
duty to announce the Death of Brother
BusHRop McCARrY, who terminated his
earthly pilgrimage, on Wednesday, the
e8th of January, 1859, at 8 o'clock, A. NJ.
being go years and two days old-cut
down in the bloom of youth.
ResoLUed, That the Division feel most
deeply the stroke inflicted by this mystic
rious dispensation of DiviRe Providence,
but at the same time must bow with sub
mission to the will of Him who rules the
universe, with wisdom, and appoints the
destiny of men, as to Him seems best.
RESOLVED, That the Division proceed
Immediately to the grave of the deceased
with regalia shrouded in mourning for the
purpose ofinterring our deceased brother,
with the ceremonies of our Order.
Resolved, That the members of this Di-
vision wear the usual badge of mourning
for 80 days.
Resolved, That these proceedings be
spread upon the minutes of this Division,
copy sent to the relatives of the decea-
sed, and copy to the editor of the Noun
tain Messenger, and one to Mr.. Cooper Of
Clarksburg, for publication.
o. MADDEN, R. s.
January goth, 1889.
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The Senate took up the bill granting
land to Iowa to aid in the construction of
railroads in that State.
HOUSE OF REPREsENrArIyEs.- reso--
luton authorizing the Secretary of State
to transmit to the House, copies Of notes
that had passed between the Secretary of
State and the Mexican Minister in Febru-
airy and March last, relative to the Mexi-
can indemnity also any further inforna-
ton which may be in the department as
to the terms on which the Mexican gov
eminent are willing to receive the amount;
which was carried.
The House proceeded with other busi-
ness. and took up the Bounty Land War
raut Bill.
Mr., Clark, of Iowa, who had the floor
from yesterday, concluded his remarks.
AT this time the Bill on the same sub
ject, which had been passed by the House
was returned from the Senate, agreed to.
The House then went into committee
on the state of the Union, and took up the
bill authorizing the appropriation of the
Mexican indemnity.
SENATE, Jan. 23.-The Senate proeee-
ded with the consideration of the bills on
the private calender.
House bill for the relief ofthe Virginia
Wooden Company was passed.
HOUSE OF REPREsENTATIvEs.-C
nications were submitted by the Speaker,
from the Treasury, War and Post Office
Departments.
A motion prevailed to terminate the
debate on the Mexican Indemnity Bill to-
morrow at 2 o'clock.
The House went into a committee of
the Mexican Indemnity Bill.
Mr.. Allan, of Mass, addressed the
House, and the Committee rose.
SATURDAY, Jan. 24.-The Senate did
not sit to-day.
The House went into committee on the
state of the Union and again took up the
Mexican Indemnity bill.
Mr.. Meade, of Virginia. addressed the
committee, as to the propriety of adopt
ing the amendment, pending the manner
in which payment of the Mexican indem-
nifty should be made. Hitherto appro-
priations had been voted, and it had been
left to the Executive to make the dis
bursement. But, in consequence OF the
course that had been pursued by the adj
ministration with reference to the indem-
nifty, be felt satisfied that the House was
called upon to depart from its usual mode
of proceeding.
Mr.. Ranto1l, of Mass, followed, and
defended his State from the charge of
corruption made against it yesterday by
his colleague, Mr.. Davis. He indicated
the Democracy of that State, against
which is arrayed the influence of the cap
italists of Massachusetts.
Mr.. Houston closed the debate.
The committee then rose, and the
House adjourned.
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NEW GOOnSi

NHARLEs LEWIS respectfully Informs III,
W public that he has re-opencd his rood, ia'
the room nearly opposite the " Dcmocrat,, priht-
ing office, third door above Barnes Drug Store,
where he has just received his New supply OF
Winter Goods, 70 which he Invites the oisens
ton Of his former friends and customers and ths
public generally. Ills stock consists, a. part "
the following;
Prints from TO rs Cents
Cashmeres, Alpaeeas, Delsalnes, Sc, very cheap.
Woollen aud Cashmere Shawls.
Black Dress SILK, Ladies' Flannel shirtr.
Black French Twilled and fancy colored eloths.
Satin, fancy eolored Sllk and other Nestinrs.
Mems FlAnnell Shirts and Drawers.
Cotton Yarn, Brown & nleached CailOna 4 nrlilnEs
A large assortment Of BOOTS and SHOES.
Fine Cloth, Plush and Glazed Caps.
A variety Of SILK, Moleskin, Angola and Wool
HATS, very low. With tho usual assortment OF
GRocERIEs, HARDWARE, QUEsNswARE, DRues and
MEDiCaNEs, Books, STATIONARY, Sc, Sc, 4raf
He invites the public 10 examine Ills stack
which viii be found a. low a. any Ia the eouh,
try.
AN kinda Of PrOaaes taken In exchange f0s
goods. eTe.
N. B.-Thoss indebted 10 him VA please call
and II possible pay hlm-by % doing they viii
confer lasting favor.
December 3, lehl-ly.
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WagOn Making.

HE undersigned would respectfully inform
u the citizens Of Harrison and adjoining coun-
on Mechanic street, South Of the burnt district,
whore he s prepared 20 do all work IN his line Of
business In superior manner, such - Wagon
Making in all its branches. Buegies made when
style.
PLows always kept on hand, OF made At The
shortest notice.
Thankful FOR past favOEs, I hope by giving my
whole and undivided attention 20 my business 70
siiH merit liberal share Of the public patronage.
JEFFERSON FLEfCHRR.
ClsrksbUTg, Jan. 18th, lS52.-ly.
p. B.-The woodwork Of two hoFss wagons
kent constantly on hand