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Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1853-11-26
Sandusky Market.

Office Of the Sandusky Register, Nov. 25.
Wheat-Our market was quiet to-day. holder;
awaiting the receipt of the foreign adSices now
due before operating. $l,80 was asked fol
white, and ,25 for red, but no buyers were
found at those prices,
flour-0peratiOns are confined to the domes-
tic trade. At the mill We quote Sandusky City
at $G,25 by dray-load, and Bay City 81 at re-
tail,
Corn~-No old arriving, New is held at 23G7
25c in DC car,
Oats-3O6 sec,
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1853-11-26
Boston,, Nov, %

A house engaged heavily i'll the West
sndia Trade, on India Wharf, faxed yes
to-day TO large amount.
The Directors Of the Rutlant, and Bur
'igton roilroad have as>igne! t!ro propery
Ui tie road TO the trustees Of second mort
4 &c bonds, for the boneGt Of eil concern-
e., being unwilling to pay the present
high rates Of interest on money to meet
,he floating debt Of six pc: cent bonds
now falling dut.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1853-11-26
Stanford, Nov. 90.

N. NJ. Lee. Of Reading, was arrested
,his morning a, his residence, by Sheriff
Smith, charged with being chief of the
gang who have been passing counterfeit
money on the sanquekuci Bank. for two
weeks past.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1853-11-26

There ls report that we are shortly to
have another Seminole War, the g, vernon
of Florida having Expressed his tle,ermin.
alton todrive the ren.1an. Of the sses1inolcs
From the State, in accordance with the
views Of large proportion of Ills con
stituents. The leading Inhabitants of
South Florida, however, have held a pub
Tic meeting at Soto in Hernando Co., al
which resolutions were passed, protesting
against the proposed removal, by force.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1853-11-26


The British tarsue Envoy, from Lon.
donSory for Philadelphia, viii 1870 pas.
sengers, and wifi! lo1S uF t;!ai.t tepiaus.
yards, &C., lag anchored a. the cuaran.
tine. She left Faya on the 27th ult.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1853-11-26

.VARNIStl--l'ronzes, Paint and Var
' nish Brushes, Cola and Silver Leaf Gius.
Chinese and Anierceh vscmilia Sod hy
o&l5.yl H. M. WOOSTER
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1853-11-26
Charleston. Nov. %

Steamer Robert Morton, cotton boat
plying between this po1: and Cheraw,
burst her boiler to day in her upward
trip, killing ana wcundise ten persons -
nPtain White ana the engineer escaped,
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1853-11-26
Arrival from the crYstal Palace.

NOW rsosiViag aud fer sale. the largest ss-
~ sorrneni OF Watches d Jeweiry.
ever hFSugia % R1eh:apd o1aty Geit chronI
enesrs. Duplsr anchor. Esasi-h snd cyl, der
wsvhss, English. French sad swis level
waehss. Gloss Of ell style, Cold Char :,
sfssa. Pins. f,raceleis, Finsef-rings EJ-rnss.
Gold Pencils. Seals, Keys, Snaps. o,ksts
sPseioeles. Sl.sr plated and German Silver
Spoons. Buiisf-knIvss, Salt aid Mu- ard spoons
SP.elseles 10 suit all sges and ell prices; Bas
keis. Books, EuI'es. G1srds, ksys, FsHgils, pens,
pistols. wosionhslmis knives. raIOrs, SCISSORS,
tweszeTs, yiolins and sifiAgs, Aecofceos. flutes,
6ies. and lrge sssormeaI Of such articles as
are kept in Je~e,ry stOtes Call aud examine
my assortment before purchasing elsewhere, and
from nv lerg experience la bus ness. sIn cspa-
bic Of selecting better goods han any other per-
sonin this County, tld will se. le~er than can
e bought in NeriLera Ohio.
Cash paid Tor California Gold. Clocks and
w,'eass repair, and Rsfraated ose year.
psnt forget he Plac I, directly opposite We
d NJ asw Bloek, the FIRST Jswel'y Sio-e Us you
coms Up fr0rn lss Railsssd StstioD
2 WI VfNQnN
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1853-11-26

PLYMOUTH LEATHER MARKET,
REPORTED BY sEELY AND CASE,

TpC" Owing to Inc non.arriTal of our
New York exchanges, we are reluctantly
compelled to &c to press without the usu-
al New York and RnfTalo Markets,
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Sept. 2i, 1859 .n.-sm
NEW PAPER WAREHOUSE.
Printers and Binders Stock,
-eTTER & NoTARiAL PRESSES

Memofefuusiss bhhh befos, Leases, ContfactS &c 1,
;Opyiag, Black, iine and Carmne Writing In 8, Ink
Stands, Paper Weights, Letter Cps, Rulers, ons Pea
Knives and all other kinds Of Desk apparatus, Rose
wood Writing Desks, Bat K Gartmon Boards, Port Foos
Buff and Fancy Envelopes, Chess Men. Shetland Brass
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1853-11-26

The adjoArntti 'r,ceting Of the prorosad agri
oult"rnl ond Mechanical Society, Wifi 'aeet at
the f'cstorn Exchansc, in the village Of Ply
mouth, Gil Saturday, December 3D.. 1858 III 20
o'clock, a. NJ, for the purpose of transoctng
ssI, t'aeiscss as sbail he tleessH@ 2f Importance,
j. DODINf., Scc'y.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1853-11-26

A MAN sometime ago was assaulted in
Berwick, Maine, was removed over .he
line to his residences in New Ham pshire.
where he has since died. Judge Howard,
OF Mnlne' has chafged The Grant Jury Of
York county, that the murderer canho,
be indicted, at common or statute law.
where the deadly wounl was inflicted in
sne State. and the man died in another
SO the murderer will escape punishme,
fy this new difficulty. :.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1853-11-26
Neic Orleans, Nov. %.

Nelo Orleans, Nov. %.
The steamer Empire City reached 5er
dock this afternoon. Hew dates from Ha-
vanah are to the 18th. No news Of inn
poriance.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1853-11-26
BOOK AND JOB WORK,
wOODEM WAR

OF ALL KINDS,
PROMPTLY EXECUTED.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1853-11-26
ProrideRce, Nov. %.

All the towns but two give majority
of over $500 against holding a conven-
tion to revise the constitution OF the State.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1853-11-26

It'll said thst the English and French
chess clubs have t..sds a novel match to
be played shortly at the fiippodrome.
A gigantic chess board will be marked
out upon the turf. The castles will be
carried on the backs Of real elephants,
and every other piece will be represented
by an equestrian performer dressed in
chafsstes. The kings and queens will
be in gorgeous robes, the knights in full
armour, and the bishops will representing
the ,''ttne church militant"
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1853-11-26

FLOUR ! FLoUR!- supply pf su
a Ieffne Flour. made from seiected with.
whpa ttonstautly on hand, BY. the sa' h, bbl !, or
half seek M. WO05TER.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1853-11-26

FLOUR! FLOUR!
THE BEST BRAND in market, the
J. Plymouth Mn, is kept Constantly on hand,
for sale by WEBRER & ORTRiGHT. This
Flour y hahs of the best " hite wheat, express
~ toof family use, and put un in sacks and hal
fSacks, and is pronounced the best ever sold in
plymouth.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1853-11-26

70 THE L1DIES
SHAWl.s, al SORTS and kinds, with
~ silk plaids, ,sSol plaias. &c Lainsy. caeh:
meres, Thibet ceths, Freach Mernos, latest
s,y!es, watered vei{ets, French colhfs, eto., al
cuLp 1 cEoNiNGEa.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1853-11-26

SEELY & CASES
METROPOLITAN
Boot Ssioe and Leather Store,
North side of RE Psbhc Square,
PLYNIOUT7I, OHIO.
THE ptoprietors Of :hi. extensive
l. Shoe and Lonther !eoAss, are .apry to inform
their numerous sientA ard The public ge neraly that
SINCE they 9ft conversed with you through the .teo-
res JourHs" they have been pursuing the even tenor
"f thef way. onward and upward, until it is no longer
problematical, whether
First CIuss Boot ama Shoe Establishment
can he no.ed III flymop,h 1t is redresa to aead
eertainty as ynu Gan satisfy yourselves by calling in
any DAY III ting week; Sahdays excepted, and tsG the
immense stock ff w..
EsooTs ANis SHOES
sold anS M sae In their store, cnbraeing overy vare-
ty OF Mems Boys You,ss ard Childfe IS Boots, dc
Thick J. tsf Eraras.Iel af6 Pa,ert Btogans, ol-
iora an Wesags ties as ga.. Also almost an
Infants Shoes, Caters soS.ag ana ,ea END Bpotees,
SIPS and buskins. sCEaY IL CASE.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1853-11-26
The Scientific American.
FTHE PRESENT VOI.UM E OF TIL

Il SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN commences uuda
the most gratifying assurances and appearances ndicai
very marked increase TO the subscription list. II
present volume will be greatly imp foved In The nna
quantity of the Engravnes and in the character Of the
matter original and selected Having every facility for
obtaining Information fo all parts Of Europe we shaIi
lay before readers, in advance Of our colenporares
hli accous. Of he most pfcnnent NOVELTIES brought
forward. The Scientific American 10 the repertpry
paseht InSent.ops volume, each coupiea in usoIf,
ios an Encyclopedia Of tho useful and entertaining
TIE Patent Claims alone are worth ten times the aui,
kcH nn a,rnca to ia.ts nior-
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1853-11-26
American Engineer Assistant,


r ATELY published American Engineer,
IL Craftsman and Machnist's Assistant, design
ed for Practical Work.ng-men, apprentices aid
those iateh9es fer the Engineering profession,
illustrated e7ith 200 wood cnts, end IA large en-
graved Lithographic Plates, oflectntly construc-
ted American Machinery and Engine Work; by
Oliver Byrno. Embracing Mathematical and
Drawing instqhents, Geomctrical Problems,
Brackets, Ind Pillow Blscks, Lubricators, and
Electica Steam Gdagcs, Herse Power, Parallel
Motions, The Indicator, Safety Valves, High
Pressure Engines, Steamship Easihes and Boil
ers, Rotary Engines, Locomotives, Screw Pro-
pcAers, Erricson's Caloifc Engine, &c., &c.
The work is publised in one large 4to Volume
handsomely bound, ana sold at the low price Of
SIS. It viii be sent TO any part of the United
States fee Of Postage; on. receipt Of that ah,s
| cunt by mail. Ebefal discount made to all
Agents and Booksellers. ~
Address, G. A. BROWN s. Co. Publishers,
N. W. Cor. 4th and Arch streets, Philadelphia.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1853-11-26
OvcrcOats,

embracing every style aud variety, from s4. u,
wards. Good WOO len pauts, 80, and vests &;
for the upper crust, cheaper than The aheap st,
sou at this establishment, in fne cad cloth
SUIT. from IS 20 81 U c. eapes than caD be pur.
.hased at any other place. If you dOn'i believe
il, call and see, al The
New York Ciothipr stose,
South sid; of the Public Squsr-, in the ives
cnrner of Odd EelloMs' Hall.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1853-11-26

{ NCOD Cravats, at BURGoYNE's. H.
~ has the plain, rich black, those with as
many collars as the rainbow, IN fact an sssort.
ment 10 suit all tastes.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1853-11-26
NEW BARBER Shop,

NEW BNNEER SHOP,
T LLOYD AND JAMES CARTER, would re-
\ - spectiuly INFORM the citizens Of Plymouth,
purfega OF Shaving, Hair .iressiHs, Sc, and
would solicit the patronage of the public
Clean towels, sharp rs2ors, and easy chairs will
always he Ioena, Saon npea ilo,a =; =. NJ. till
s p. n, a4
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1853-11-26
Water Lime,
NJ O = ~ z

NO TlCE,
IHE vendue Eo,ps given to 2rboah
l. White, payable on tho 18th day of nccem-
Der next, have been left with urc tcc objection.
Prompt payment is expected on them 'wheu due
MESSER BARKER,
Plymouth, NoH 9TH, 1953.-n4-4t*
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1853-11-26
Il. z. w EBST'ER,


DEALER IN
ROCERIES AND PROTTSTOTS.
North side Of PsJlic Square,
PLYNGUTH, OHIO.
7 f.. WEBSTER. would inform the
IL citizeis Of plymouth and vicinity, tha, he
is prepared 10 fl all critters, in his line. al the
shortest notice He will heep consantly on
hand, a wells lec,ed stock of
FAMILY GROCERIES,
and Provisions, comprising erytl,ng fam;ly
may need, lie has fitted up in connection wi'h
the above, elegant
oyster Saloon,
10 which he would invite the attention OF tho :e
ford Of tEic biv.hees. They will bo served up in
every style. His saloon is fitted u. in suitable
style for Ladies, Parties, sc.
Cfgas of different varieties, constantly on
hand. ocl22
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1853-11-26
NEW GOODS.

NEW GOODS.
TUST received from TIE Eastern cisie.. and
u manufacturing Villages Of New England, at
the FARMERS STORE.
on the corner Of Main and plymouih-sts., the
largest aad e,ost general stock Of goods in all
the land, which l will sell for cash, prodace, or
approved credit, not at cost exactly, but at Prc-
es that @ill sStonish persons who have been look
ing around. Don't buy till yeu give me call.
Nov l2-Eo4 DIRK H0ORNBEEK.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1853-11-26
DcEalh, Es':s feed Cu1 OHIO. Eov. Il, - :
PUBLIC SALE,
Nine Saddle & Carriage Horses,

Two Carriages, five Buggios, two four horse
slcighs, three two horse sleighs six single
slcighs onl Buffalo Wagon, tcn set;s cg Harness,
twelve Buffalo Robes twelve Strings of Sleigh
Belts, and non:bei CT Other articles rot neces-
sary 60 mention. The Horses are in fine con-
diton, ard of the best blood. The Carriages
end t'a21giSs are nearly new, ard made of the
best material. Slcighs are of the FIRST quality.
Sale to commence at 8 O'Clock on said day,
whsn due atteAdance and a nine months credit
will be given. HENRY H. BOSLER.
Mansfield NoEember u, 1S53-noY26-tdx
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1853-11-26
o. Q. r u N AN

Hardware, hon, Mails, Glass, &c.
M.in, ,st- Mansfield. ohls. sl1osi opposite We
den'a aioIe. -. nt3n
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1853-11-26
49, ....-s sG(Ni A& .

IN Hosiery, BJRGoyNE is unapproaeha.
abe. Hit stock ernbrec-s all kinds Of Wool
'ehs yotttn, AMI silk stockings. Keep yoIe feet
cohiiortab {. $780,
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1853-11-26

NEW Autumn and Winter Dress Coz dt
French Msyinos, psrurratas, Cashmeres, Alots b
Lains, Plain do, al wool Al, Rods CoIofsd fetsaf
and Parsmattss, Black and Colored Silks, at
,CROWELL's.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1853-11-26

LIVERY sort aud description, for sale cheap
II at tie fAsxER's SToRE, BY
Nov. l2-no4 D. H0oRNBEEK.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-02
POETRY.
Thinks 4 to NIyseR

/ saw her again, but few day ago.
When Kossutt came down to our city;
The name of the lady never did know,
But thinks /, she's soncOmaOnly pretty,
And witty;
And clever, no doubt, as she's pretty.
Thinks to myself, have seen her before
Fine face, and black eyes, and black hair;
But could not tell where, as thought oft more,
And hang me if could tell where,
declare
| could not tell how, when or where,
But now both the time and the place remember.
remember her pleasing address;
At certain hotel, in the month OF September,
We met in the doorway, guess;
Yes, yes;
Thinks /, she's the person, guess.
Thinks |, she would make good partner for life,
But she's married. or spoken for, s'pose'
Still ifthat's not the case, and f-l had no wife,
Thinks to myself, I'd ''propose,"
Goodness knows,
If it wer'nt for all that, I'D propose.
But Pm marrd thinks to myself, 'tis'a pity,
Pm tieG and cannot undo 1t;
Yet thinks |, there's no harm in writing this ditty,
Though it's we'll that my wife dosen't know 1t,
Old poet
;''Tis well that your wife dOsen't know 1t.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-02
Holiday Customs Of Norway.

1.-THE following interesting paragraph is
from late number of Household Horde j
'.At Christiania, and in other Norwegian
towns, there is delicate Christmas way Of
offering to a lady brooch, or pair of ear
rings, in TRUSS Of hay. The house-door
of the person complimented is pushed open,
and there Is thrown into the house truss
OF hay or straw, sheaf Of corn, or bag of
chaff. In some part Of this 'hottlc-of.hsy'
envelope, there is needle Of a presentto
be hunted for. "A freud Of mine received
from her betrothed, ,according to this Christ
mas custom, an exceedingly large brown
paper parcel, which, on being opened, re.
yealed second parcel with loving motto
on the cover. And, SO on, parcel within
parcel, motto within motto, till the kernel
of this paper hurk-which was at length
discovered to be delicate piece of minute
iewelry-was arrived at. One of the pref
tiest of Christmas customs is the Norwegi-
an practice of giving, on Christmas day, q
dnncr to the birds. On Christmas morn
ing, every gable, gateway or barn.doo.,is
decorated with sheaf OF corn fixed on The
top of tall pole. wherefrom it is intended
that tie birds shall make their Christmas
dinner. Even the peasants will contriye
10 have a..handful set by for this purpose,
and what The birds DO not eat on Christ
mas day, remains for them to finish II
their leisure through the winter. The ca
rolling of birds about iirese poles made
Norwegian Christmas in the fields quite ho-
|y to me. On New Years day, in Norway.
friends and acquantances exchange calls
and good wishes. In the corner Of each
reception room there stands little table.
furnished all through the day with wine
and cakes, and due refreshment for the
ssiters; who talk, and compliment, snd
lrt, and sip wine. and nlbble cake from
house to hoase with great perseverance"
Can there be imagined a prettier Christ
mas custom than that of the corn sheaf fog
lie birds II
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-02
MISCE A n Y.
Deacon swanton's Gold Watch.

care you a judge of watches, brother
Barker % asked Deacon Swanton of his
,pastor a few mornings since, as the latter
dropped Familiarity INTO the counting-room
of his deacon.
81 am no Judge Of the article, Deacon
j never owned but one, and that is an old
fashioned silver watch, given me by my
father when taught my first district school.
Have you been purchasing recently "
"Not exactly purchasing, but little bit
of good luck has made me possessor Of an
extra article. Just look at it brother Bar
ker." And the Deacon drew from his
pocket a massive gold watch, with an eX-
uuisltely wrought seal and chain, passing
it over to his pastor with an extremely y sat-
iisfed air.
Mr.. Barker examined the watch admir-
led the chaste beauty of ITS style, the nice.
mess of its work, and returning it to Dea-
con Swanton, inquired the price.
"Well it came very cheap. very cheap
tonne. think will tell you its history,
brother Barker. although would not like
for it to get abroad"
'sAbout six months ago, young Bent
i. the head clerk in Lampson s Hills store,
came to me to borrow money. 1t seems
that Bent has nothing to support his moth
,er aud deaf and dumb brothe but his sal
any, and by some foolish oversight, he has
,miscalculated his means, so that he fell
short about fifty dollars last year.
''You know justice to my family requir-
ed that Bent should give me some securi-
,ty. if loaned him this sum and when |
told him of this fact he said he could only
,pledge his word and honor-not very cur
rent among business men. I told him to
try elsewhere, and he LEFT the store but
came back the next day, telling me that If
] would net-take his word, he would pawn
available watch, with the privilege of re-
.deeming ut in six months"
81 loaned the money, and yesterday the
time Of redemption expired. Bent came
with the old story of.ill-luck, sickness, &C.,
which is always the excuse for shiftless-
mess, but | thought decision on my part
might teach the young spendthnft salu-
.,tary lesson. took the watch to a jewel
Fler this morning, who says it is worth at
least one hundred and fifty dollars. Quite
a piece Of good luck, eh, brother Barker"
"Why, cannot say that regard it Just
SO, Deacon. You will of course pay him
the fair value of the watch"
"Cannot afford to pay that price for a
watch BROTHER Barker, and, moreover,
when loaned him the money, it was ex-
.pressly understood that he forfeited the
watch, if he did not pay the loan within
SIX months"
"Still, if circumstances have been a
gainst the young man, so that he could not
redeem his watch in the specified time, it
seems to me that man Of your property
could afford to extend the time, or give
him fair compensation for the watch"
"Well. brother Barker. see plainly that
ministers know nothing about business -
mind your sermons, and I'll lake care of
Enoney matters"
"' The pastor looked troubled, but, know
ing his Deacon's ideas of right too well,
particularly when his own property was
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-02
Judge not i'm Haste.

Never be hasty in your Judgment
Never foremost to extend
Evil mention of a neighbor,
Or of one you've called a friendl
OF two reasons for an action
Choose the better, not the worst;
Oft-with some-the meaner motive
Ever strikes the fancy first
Then be gentle with misfortune
Never foremost to extend
Evil mention ola neighbor,
Or of one you've call'd friend
Judge not with detracting spirit,
Speak not with disdainful tongue;
Nor, with hard and hasty feeling,
Do one human creature wrong!
Words there are that, sharp as winter,
Strip the little leil to cheer;
Oh. be yours the kinder mission,
Prone to soothe, not cause tears
Then be gentle with misfortune
Never foremost to extend
Evil mention of neighbor,
Or of one you've calPd friend
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-03-02

involved, to pursue the subject further he
asked him if he kew anything of Bnt's
personal history.
"Only what l hare related" replfd tine
Deacon. "Do youk know any thingof it 7"
"Not much; tie family are rot very
communicative. lhave called tosee them
occasionally, and he little | have learned
of their history hs given me more than
ordinary interest n their affairs. Young
Bent's father wagan officer in our navy,
and had fine ssary, but an expensive
family; and at tie time of his sudden
death they found themselves entirely de-
pendent upon the lexertions Of the oldest
son, then studet at Harvard. He left
his studies at one, and entered the en-
ploy of Lampson &Hill, where he has earn
ed the reputation That honesty, morality,
and steady appliction wins for young
man." ,,,.
II believe every member of the family
struggles bravely With the reverse of for
tune which has so materially affected their
social position. T,s only daughter, a fair,
delicate girl of sixt9n years, has obtained
the situation of COVE ness in Maryland, but
owing to her youth ID want of experience,
her salary is very small. The youngest
son is deaf and dumb, and the older broth
er is trying to edGate him. this, with the
drafts from his saary which his mothers
long Illness has oCasioned, | presume ac-
counts for the pam-broklng of his watch.
1 hope you will cal and see them, Deacon,
and;perhaps you vii change your mind a.
bout the justice of tetalning the watch -
81 must say, brdher Barker, that your
history has throwna different coloring over
the whole affair, an, interested me so deep
ly, that will call and see how matters
stand with the family -..
The pastor warmy graspedthe Deacon's
hand, and leaving pim to has own deliber-
ate reflection, turned his steps homeward.
Late in the afternoon, while bending over
an unfinished sermon, his heart was glad
dened by the reception of note from Dea-
con Swanton, whifh ran thus:
Brother Barker.-I have called on the
Bent family, and learning how heroically
they struggle with the most disheaftening
poverty, l have advanced one hundred dol
lars on the watG, and gwen the young
man another yearto redeem it IN. trust
my own selfish interests will never again
blind me to anothtr's distress.
Yours, SC. R. SwANToN.
If there were more Deacons willing to
take advice, and more monied men ready
to lend a helping hand, would there not be
a larger number Of light and hopeful hearts
in our world IN Y. Observer,