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$500 CHALLENGES

Whatever concerns the health and happiness
OF people Is ut all times Of the most valuable
imporlance.. take it for granted thut eyery.
person will do all in their power TO save the lives
OF their children, and that every person will en-
deavor TO promote their own health at all sacri.
hces. feel tito be my duty to solemnIy assure
you that Worms, according to the opinion of
the most celebrhted Physicians, are the primary
causes of large majority Of diseases to Which
children and adults nrc liable; if you have nm
appetite continually changeable from one Kind
OF food TO another, Bad Breath Pain in the Sto-
mach, Picking ut the Nose, Hardness and Full.
ness Of the Belly, Dry Cough, Slow Fever,
rnlse lrregular-remcmber that uIl these denote
Worms, d you should NJ once appl Y the remedy
hsDbcsns;sck's Worm Svrsun.
An article founded upon Scientific PRINCIPLES.
compounded with purely vegetable Substances,
being perfectly safc when taken, and can be
given to the most tender Infan, with decided
beneficial effect, whore Bouei Complaints and
D'dTTh0a have made them weak and deblitnied
the Tonic properties of my Worm Syrri D are
such, that it stands without an equal in The cafa
ioguc of medicines, in giving tone and strength
10 the Stomach, which makes it nn mfallable
remedy for those afflicted with Dyspepsia the
astonishing cures performed by this Syrup after
Fhysicians havo aileI, is the best evidence ofits
superior efficacy over all others.
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Startling Feat.

a Paris correspondent of the New
York Times gives the following account.
OF The latest amusement devised for
the wonder-loying Parisians.
The featof jumping from a balloon.
the jumper sustained by an India rub.
Der rope, was duly performed on Thurs
day. twas the most stupendous ex,
hibtion of daring and address that the
faris'ans have yet been permitted to
wltlless. From one side Of the car of
the balloon hung the India rubber cord,
descending $50 feet, and thenreturning
and being fastened to the other side Of
the car. 1t thus formed strong loop.
The athlete was dressed as Mercury;
his body, from the neck to the small
OF his back, was enclosed in a frame
work which enabled him to endure
the suspension without wrenching or
dislocation. The rope was passed thro'
an cyelit in the middle of the back.
placed SO that he was held in perfect
equilibrium: When the balloon had
reached an altitude double that of the
supposed elasticity of the cord, the
volt'guer appeared on the edge of the
car, looked over, shut his eyes, and
dove OFT into space. The eyelit slip.
ped along the rope, so that the first
l3o ieet were q positive fall through
the mir, without resistance or break =
The rest of the way was an clongation
OF the rope. 1t stretched four times
its length, making in all descent of
500 feet, accomplished in two seconds.
After having attained its lowest point.
the rope contracted once, perhaps; 200
feet, and then descended again. There
was no further rebound, and no oscil
lation; the voltiguer lay cradled in mid
air, and probably spent the leisure he
was now permitted to enjoy in recov
eTng his breath and contemplating the
prospect. The @ronaut above now.
commenced at the windlas, and gradu-
ally wound his dangling friend up
again. In four minutes he climed over
the side Of the car, having made the
fastest time that any human being has
ever achieved, except such as have been
shot from cannon: as Baron NIunchau-
sen said he was, think. 600 feet in
two seconds, is at the rate of three
miles and half minute. We are
waiting now to know what will be done
next
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China, Glass And
E,ARTHEMWTARE.
Direct Ilnportations
H. E, NICHOLS,
COLUMBIA, s. c..

H-H AS just received direct from the man
ulacturers in England and France,
and by recent vessels from the North. n
very complete and varied assortment of the
above named GOODS, comprising all the
new patterns and shapes; among which
are best
WHITE GRANITE or STONEIVARE,
Chiua finish superior article
Blue and other Colored Ware, of new
styles;
French and English China, new shapes,
plain White Gold and decorated
Rich China Dinner and Tea.se,ts, and
beautiful Fancy Articles in the line
Cut, Mouldcred and Polished Glassware
OF every kind;
Dyotts Patent Camphenc, Store, Office,
and Parlor Lamp, superior article;
Wchb's Patent Oil and Lard Lamps. new
:, article giving great light and brlliancy
Tea Trays, best Table Cutlery and Pal
ted Castors, Spoons, Forks, &c.
housekeeping articles, in great variety;
Crates of assorted Wares. of desirable and
new styles, by WHOLESALER
Packages OF Tumblers, Flasks, &c, low
by the package.
Having complete arrangements for obtain.
ing our Goods direct from the manuiac.
turcrs we can and will offer rare induce.
men's, either by Wholesale or Retail =
Orders attended to promptly.
ii. F.. NICHOLS.
Columbia, April II, 1868 2f-tf
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Strange Sight.

SEVENTY SwARMs OF BEES AT WAR.
Ezra Diddle, well known citizen of
this town. and for many years engaged
extensively in the management of bees,
communicates to us the following in
teresting particulars ola battle amongst
his bees:
lie had seventy swarms of bees,
about equally divided on the cast and
west sides OF his house. On Sunday,
August ID, his house was suddenly
filled with bees. which forced the fami-
" to flee at once to the neighbors.-
lhe seventy swarms appeared to be
out, and those on one side of the house
were arrayed in battle against those on
the other side. They filled the air,
covering space of more than one
acre of ground, and fought desperately
for some three hours, and while Mt war
no living thing could exist in the vi
c'nity. They stung large flock Of
Shanghai chickens, nearly all of Which
died, and persons passing along the
road side were obliged to make haste
to avoid their sting. A little after G
clock quiet was restored, and the liv-
ing bees returned to their hives, lcav.
ing the slain almost literally covering
the ground, since which but few have
appeared around their hives, and those
apparently stationed as sentinels to
watch the enemy. But two young
swarms were entirely destroyed, and
aside from the terrible slaughter of
bees other injury was done. Neither
party was victorious, and they only
ceased on the approached Of mig ght, and
from utter prostration.
Conneaut Ohio) ReDorfer.
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The bappicst man in this world is
said to be "a niger at Dance" In
our opinion this rule is too limited.
A "nigger" is not only happy at a
dance, but in every other position. a
darkey may be poor, but he is never
lowspiritcd. Whatever he earns he
invests in fun and deviItry. Give him
a dollar, and in less than an hour he
will lay seven shllings Of it out in yell
low ncck-ties or cracked violin. There
is something in the African that sheds
trouble as u duck will water. Who
ever knew ''collud pusnn" to commit
suicide? The negro is strongly given
to love and jealousy; but he has no
taste for arsenic. He may lose his all
by betting against q roulette, but he
don't find relief for his despair as white
folks do, by resorting to charcoal fumes
or q new BEDFORD, but by visiting "dc
fair SEX" and participating in the ma
zy influence of ode occupitual convolu-
tions Of der clarinctt."
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=s. k15I !zaE:=Is=g5.51Ijzi5l. &C. c. 80 D.
THE GREAT MAIL ROUTE FROM
CHARLESTON, s. C,
LEAVING the Wharf at the foot OF
Laurens-st. daily at 3, p. IN. after the
arrival OF the Southern cars, via WILL
M1NGTON. N. c., from which, point
two daily trains are dispatched at A. NJ;
and PIP NJ; heS o'clock only connecting at
Weldon with the lines to Petersburg,
Richmond, Washington, Baltimore, Phila-
delphia, and New-York. The public is
respectfully informed that the steamers of
these lines, are in first rate condition, and
are navigated by we'll known and ex-
perlenced commanders; The Rail Roads
are in fine order, (the Wilmington
and Weldon, as well as the Seaboard
and Itoanoke having recently been relaid
with heavy TraiD thereby securing both
safety and despatch. BY these routes
passengers avniling themselves OF the
FIRST TRAIN may reach Baltimore in
40 hours. Philadelphia in ~ hours, and
New York in 80 l-2 hours; and by the
SECOND TRAIN they arrive in BAL
timore in SO hours, Philadelphia in GO
hours, and New York in I'll 1-2 hours.
Through tickets can alone be had from
E. WlNSLOW, Agent Of tho Wilmington
and Raleigh Rail Road Company. at the
office of the Company, foot Of Laurcps
street, Charleston. S. G., TO whom please
apply. -
March %, 1852. 22-tf
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RN@, RMRS, WaNR IA :

This is the most difficult Worm to desirov of
I'll that infeSt She human system, it grows to an
almost indefinite length becoming SO coiled and
fastened to The lntesiines md Stomach effactinp
me hcath SO sadly as to cause ST. Vitus Dance,
rus &c, that those afflicted seldom if ever
inspect that it is Tape Worm hasteninr them TO
nu early grave. In order to destroy this Worm. a
very energetic treatment must be pursued. il
would therefore be proper to TAKE to 8 of INV
Liver FILLS SO us to remove all obstruc,ions, that
i,; ,nt .torm syrup may act direct upon The Worm,
which must he taken in doses of 2 T'ablespoon.
iuls times q day, these directions followed
have never been known to fail in curing the
most obstinate case Of Tape Worm.
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MYERS HOTEL,

f:;;ssaar THE subscriber would respect
e|!iiM fully inform his old friends and the
hssasEssa hsssaEssa public generally, that his Hotel so
long known as the "SUMTER HOUSE,"
is again opened. from date, for the rcccp-
lion OF visitors.
The internal arrangements will undergo
q thorough repair, with as little delay SIS
possible, and hc trusts that his attention to
the coinfor; q! his guests, vii! merit SHIRE
of public patronage. The subscriber has
also taken charge Of the BILLIARD TA-
BILE, and intends fitting up the room with
neatness, aud will furnish it wirh all the
necessares and conveniences that lovers
Of the sport can require.
+. MYERS.
March Sth, 1853 l9-tf
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A GREAT R REMEDY.
B IA u M. e, ID Z, " . E!:,!!
{ 81 OR,
A@hA @gNAIsS iNB 5@,MSN.n

~ s0S5s9 . NS'Sg9 nv sNsSSY9S
FOR the permanent cure. of Liver Com
4 plant, Dispepsia, Jaundice, Indiges.
lion, Nervous Headache, Debility, and all
diseases arising! from disordered liver,
stomach or inteslines, the BAUME DE
VIE, manufactured by CHARLES De.
sLORME, of Sumterville, s. c., has no SUI
perior. It is unrivalled in its excelienc,
as an external romedy for Burns, Scalds,
Bruises, Cuts, &c.
u Full directions accompany each bot
tie.
BOATWRIGHT g. BARKULOO,
Wholesale Agents, Columbia, s. G.
W Those desrous 10 purchase can
also find the Baume de Vie ut Mr.. John
NJ. Chambers Store, near The Town Hall;
Sumtcrville, s: C..
The subscriber deems it unnecessary to
recommend his medicine any further than
this-that any one who has once thorough
ly tried it, will never be without it when it
con be had.
CHAS. DELORME.
August %, 1858. 43 If
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Ca@~NdagD8a So
AT TIE OLD STAND OF s. & J. G1lBE

AT THE OLD STAND OF s. J. GILBERT.
= &E5 z 8. 81 F.. M. GILBERT
Gss!S- GsS- TX ~ continue The CARRIAGE
2-------AA2-B BUSINESS at the above
stand-No. 35 and 40 Wentworth. street,
Chnrleston--where they will be pleased to
exhibit to their old friends and customers
very extensive Stock of Vehicles, com.
prising those of their own manufacture,
together with various other styles usually
found in this market. Their long acquaini.
ance with this market as manufacturer
and dealers will enable them to offer great
and prices.
August %, 1852. 4a-tf
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Cheap Grocery,

THE Subscriber having opened gro
Gerry underneath the Town Hall, designs
Keeping constantly OIL hand, supply OF
heavy articles, such as
Sugar, Coffee, Tea, Flour,
RICE, BUCKWHEAT, MOLASSES,
VINEGAR, BACON, LARD, BUTTER,
CHEESE, MACKEREL. SALT, SOAP,
CANDLES, POTATOES, sc. &c.
In fact little of almost everything that is
good to eat; all OF which. will be sold low
for cash, or in exchange for country pro-
ducc. He promises 10 attend to his own
business, and hopes By attending strictly
thereto to receive liberal share of pa
tronasc. ]. 81. CHANDLER.
March 18th, 1853 20-tf
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E: 0 u
,OUHa E0SfN aiEsTs


Z We knelt at evening by his eoueh,
Our hearts brimfbl Of joy,
knd thanked bur Father for tho gift,
For tliis, our darling boy.
we gazed upoa his snowy BROW
Tfislids closed DER his eyes--
And thought, elbow beautifully hero
Our sleeping EDDY lies.''
His red lips parted, two small teeth
Shone out like little pearls,
And on the pillow fell a shower,
OF bright and shining cdrls.
! He twas our youngest, best beloved,
And we happy pair!
We gently pressed his dimpled hands
And gently kissed his hair,
8 So night came down, and with the morn--
b The Sabbath morn of love-
\ We sought him, but our Father, God
:. Had called tho boy above.
Oh! never more his son blue eyes
Willmeet the gaze of ours,
+ Oh never thore his red lips breathe
The fragrance Of the nowers.
oh! never more his tiny clasp
Around otlr necka be drawn,
Nor music of his angel voice
Awake us at the dawn.
We knclt beside MI empty couch,
Tint holiest morn Of seven!
The sun had arisen OH earth once more,
W, Our son had arisen in heaven!
y t3tsi
A GENI.
There's not a heath, however rude,
But hath some little flower
To brighten up its solitude,
And scent tho evening hour
There's not n heart, however cast
BY grief and sorrow down,
But hath some memory Of the past
To love and call lis own.
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EHobensaek,s Liver H,iI1s

NO part of the system is more liable to disease
thnn the LlVE ER, It serving as fil,erer to puri.
the blood, or giving the proper secretion TO
lne nle so that any wrong action Of the Liver
eiiects me other important parts Of the system,
and results variously, in Liver Complaint,
Jaundice, Dyspepsia, DC. We should there fore
Watch every symptom that might indicate n
wrong action Of the Liver. These Pills being
composed OF Roors and PLANTS furnished bv
uature to heal the sick /: Namely, ISL An Ey
rEcTonANT, which augmel.ts the secretion from
the pulmonary mucus membrane, or promotes
the discharge of secrcted matter. 2nd An Ar
nENATivE, which changes in some inexplica.
bic and in sensiblemnnner the certain morbid
action OF tie system. 3rd, A Tonic, which
gives tone and strength to the nervous system
renewing health nnd -vigor to NIL paris OF the
body. 4lh, A CATHRRTIU, wliici, acts i'm per.
feet harmony with liie other Ingredients. and
operating on the Bowels, and cxpellinc the
whole mass OF corrupt and vitiated matter, and
purifying the Blood, which destroys disease and
restores health ~ - =
eSGO 229e9mMauo9a
lon will find these Pills an Invaluable medi.
cine IN many complaints to which you are sub.
lcct In obGtructians either total or par,ial they
nave been ionnd ofinestimabe benefit restoring
iheir functional arrangements to n healthy nc.
non, purifying the blood and other fluids so
ehectnally to put 10 fight all complaints which
may arise from female irregularities, rs bend
ache. giddncss, dimncss OF sight, pain in the
side, back, DC. i'' - ''''
None genuine unless signed J. n IIoDENsA OK,
all others being base Imitation
PRICE-EA CHI 25 CTS.
,lD Agents wishing new supplies, and Store
neepers desirous Of becoming Agents mus, ad.
GleSs p,s, the PROPRIETOR, J. N. HOBENSACK,
Philadelphia, Pa.
, For sale by all Druggists and Mephanis in
NJ. COHEN, Charleston, Wholesale Agent
for the State.
August 10Th, 1852 42-Iy
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Veterinary Surgeon.

ROBERT w. ANDREWS notnfies the
citizens ofthis, and the adjoining Districts,
that he has removed his Stables near the De.
pot OF the w. g. M. r. Road, where he is ready
at all times to take charge OF diseased Horses
for y moderate charge ; in alf cases where there
continues to take Passengers to and from the
Depot, and expects shortly TO receive n New
Omnibus for that purpose. Goods he vii haul
at the old rate of 10 cents per package, and
soiicits the patronage of the public.
Feb. %, 1853 T-tf
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a lady, paying visit to her daugh.
ter, who was young widow, asked her
'why she wore the widows garb SO
long Dear mamma, don't you see 2"
replied the daughter; sit saves me the
expense of advertising for a husband,
as every one can see am for sale by
private contract"
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IS them fellers alive now p said an
urchfn to his teacher. 'What fellers do
you mean, my dear2' sWhy Paul, and
Luke, and Deuteronomy, and them
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The greatest pleasure Of life is love;
the greatest treasure is contentment;
the greatest ease sleep; and the bcst
medicine is O true friend,
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The Corn Exchange,
Tholnaso
O. CON NOR.

Who keeps constantly on hand lot of
DOMESTICS nj the lowest rates. GRO
CERIES at Charleston prices for cash
Bacon, Lard, Hams. Butter and a large sup
ply Of the best CIGARS and TOBACCO
which he will sell cheaper than nuy mer-
chant in town, also juat received 40 barrels
North Carolina flour.
Jan. 18th, 1853 12-lv
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Conneaut (Ohio) Reporter.

a YOU'VE LADY's ToAsr.-At the
9TH of July Celebration in Marion co.
ILL.,, young lady offered the following
toast, "lhc young men Of America.
Their arms our support Our arms
their reward. Fall in, men. fall in"
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Evory description nnl quality of Gloves; Dress
IInts made up to order; Caps, Silk Cravnts,
Silk Pocket handkerchief and Neck Ties,
Linen Shirts, do Collars, Merino Undcrsirts,
do. Drawers, with every article that is worn by
gentlemen, Which he offers on reasonable terms,
and solicits n call from his old customers, and
tl,e citizens of tho District generally.
SumlcrYille, Nov. 18th, 1852 3-tf
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"Where is the hoe, Sambo?"
"NVid de rake, massa."
"Well, where is the rake 90
"Wid dc hoe"
'But where are both?
"Why, bof togeddcr. | golly, old
massa, you pears to be berry 'ticular
dis mornin -
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Rail Road Notice,
W W tss:Ssssa

ENGINEERS OFFICE, WA. & Man. r. r.
July 10, 1853.
ON and after this date, the Mail and
Passenger Trains will run daily as follows:
WEST.
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RV Thomas nICnnnnr

Just received per Rail Road, a choice selec-
ton OF Cigars and Tobacco, Cordials, Pre-
serves Of all descriptions, Jellys &c. Also a
guarantees TO sell IN low rs they can be OBJ
tained from Charleston for.
Feb !, 1853 l4-tf
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Ready made Clothing for Gents' and Youths,
ofevery qnality and description. Having &C
lected the Goods, and had them made up TO or
uer, lie can warrant the work.
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D. ]. WINN,
@AM@NR & %@AAA,MM. !,

Has just received from Baltimore and New
York, a large and we'll selected stock Of
BrOadclOtIls, Cnssinacres and
PESTINGS,
the finest and best that has eyor been brought
to this market.
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Arrive at Mars Bluff Station 545
*Or await the arrival of tho Mail train
on the South Carolina Rail Road, until
10 o'clock p. Nj.
l.. ]. FLEMING,
Rest. Eng'r. &c.
July 10th, 1853 35-6t
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Something Entirely New

In the way OF Indies and Centlemen's
Caters, Ladies Walking Shoes, (some-
thing tinc) Misses do. with a general os.
soTtment OF Gents. fine Boots and Shoes.
II the Ladies wish to get the latest style
OF CATERS and walking shoes out, just call
BUTLER g. NEWBERY.
June 7th, 1853 :32--tf
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THE TRUE =
DIGES TIVE FLUID,

= - 1 szd esks-~s SsS sSaASg <5T
OHe. GASTRIC JUICE.
repaired from REENET, or the fourth Stomach
Of the Or, after directions of Baron I,iebg, the,
great Physiological Chemist, by - s. IIoUGfi-
TON, NJ. D., Philadelphia, Pa. "a. 3 81 $s
THIS ia truly wonderful remedy for Ipdigest
iion, Dyspepsia, Jatindice, Liver Complaint
Constipation, md Debility, Curing after Ma :
tnre's own method by Natures's own Agent, lhs
Gastric Juice. ia .s 4 ss essFSS 80 ss5lss sss.
Nv Half n teaspoonful of Pepsin, Infused
in water, will digest or dissolve, Fire Pounds
af I2east Beet, IN about ftpo hoars, out OF the
Stomach. sttft .i5s II
Pepsin is the chief element, or Great Digesss
ing Principle Of the Gastric Juice---the Solyent
Of the Food, the Purifying, Preserving. ard 7
Stimulating Agent OF the Stomach and Intes-
tines. Itis extracted from The Digestive Stoni-
ach of the Oh, thus forming an arIi fetal Diges-
tive Fluid. precisely like The natural Gastric
Juice in its Chemical powers, and furnishing q;
Complete and Perfect Substitute for it. BY the
aid Of this preparation, the pains and evils o.
Indigestion md Dyspepsin ase removed just ns 4
they wonld be by healthy Stomach, Ii is do
Ing wonders for Dyspeptics, curing ,cnses OF De
biiity, Emaciatioh, Nervous Decline, and Dyss
pepiic Consumption, supposed to be onlthe fefge
of the grave. The Scientific Evidence upon.
which it is based, is in the highest degree Curl.
ous and I2eurnrk able. .l -, vs. gs ~
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Through Fare from Charles
TON TO BALTIMORE $3.50;
TO PHILADELPHIA $40;
AND TO NETWORK 800.

zsa sss5EEI5s .gsss : { E'5zisls;z5 isl
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1853-01-13
TIL HNA r..
LUCIA.

How time flies Soon another year will
have flown away. Day after day and week
have gIided noiselessIy by, and quickly We
who remain will enter upon a Nee0 Year
And o how many reflections crowd upon
the mind as we take aretrospect of the past
What changes have been wrought during
the last year. How many have been laid il
their graves; how many buried in the briny
deep; how many hearts have been made to
bleed; what tears have been wrung forth
what desolation has been poured into some
souls. Are there not many who have been
made widows and orphans? Others have
been disgraced and plunged into vice some
have Just begun downward course others
have been making rapid strides towards ruin
some, again, have made the fatal leap
Brothers have fallen sisters have left US
fathers and mothers have bid US q good bye"
The great, the small, the rich, the poor, the
white, the black, the bond, the free, the meek
they, too, have fallen, have fallen ! Friends
have forsaken US, foes have arisen, and adj
yersity has become our companion.
The voice of the oppressed has been stlfed
they are handcufed, pnioned, gagged, tori
asunder. bereft of family endearments, and
degraded beneath the brutes and yet, i
weary of such an existence, they try to ele-
yate themselves to men and a0OMee, the de-
cree has gone forth Thou shalt not bid
them God speed, but shall help to return
them to their abject state. Human right:
have been disregarded, the law of God tram
pied under foot nations have followed theil
own whim and pleasure, at the nod of the
Devil, their chief captain. Might has beer
fighting against right, until her flag is al
stained with blood. a'asT s4. a... ~ ..
BY many, God has been forgotten, hcl
crowded out Of sight, no preparation has beer
made for heaven, religion has been sighted
eglected-death, Judgment, and eternity
excluded from the memory, and the immor
tai soul left to provide for its own wants