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The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-10-13
Personal PREACHING.

Sir said lady. one fine Sunday, to a
clergymen. just after the morning service
was concluded, sir, hope that you will
not preach that sermon sgain.'
why not, msdanIl'
1T was so very PERSONAL
Indeed What part Of itP
%, that part about worldly mindedness
and covetousness.'
But how could that be personall the
remarks were general enough
You may not have intended to apply
it personally. but the congregation will.
TO whom, madam
Why, 10 me.
The lady and clergyman parted. but
not very cordially. as she could not exrort
from him promise never 10 preach
against worldly miDdedness any more
A week passed over, and on the SUNDAY
following the same clergyman preached
cn the subject OF providing all things
honest ETC.; his text occurring in She
services Of The day, which generally gui.
ded him in the selection OF his subjects
10 this sermon, thought he, there is surely
nothing 10 rouse the feelings Of the lady
who complained Of the former Discourse;
but on the following morning, as he was
fetching his letters from the post.office.
he encountered the lady's coachman.
II you please said John, touching his
hat. if you please, sir, | can explain all
about the hats
Explain all about the hats, John!
don't understand YOU
Why, sir, the hats as you preache
about yesterday
The hats that | preached about yes
terdayl'
Yes; quite understood you
That's more than can do as to you
John pray explain yourself
Why, sir, you see, mistress and me
has had a row about the livery hats AM
me, sir. and the butler and the loolman
sir, felt quite sure as how mistress had "
, you 10 preach to US
ell, JoiiIl, Can dl my pldCe OIl Jou
way home
John did so, and the sermon was pro
duced and read to him.
Yes. that's il sir.
We'll, now look at the outside Of tha
sermon. d you will see that il was writ
ten twelve years ago; and the reason tha
it was preached yesterday was because
the tex, came in course Vi the service
knew nothing about your quarrel, anc
your mistress has not spoken to me since
the Sunday before last
John ProfesSed himself satisfied.
i see, John, that hats will sometime
fiji as well as caps; good morning 10 you.
Family Herald.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-10-13
JACKSON G. f. OHIO THURSDAY OCTOBER 1a, 1858

OF went the mercurial Watson, and
his closing the door was again a signal for
silence. As | looked at the elongated
phiz of my friend Smith, and the trem'
Ling lips OF my really beautiful cousln'
| came to a full resolution never 10 mar.
ry. If thought /, "a woman OF talent
and accomplishments like Esther can be
led away by the aattery Of every insect
that huiters in her train, what will be his
fate, who, in the lottery Of marriage, does
not draw high prize!'
But few minutes elasped before Jerry
w atSon returned, leading into the room
lady, whose appearance had before
pleased my fancy al the public dining.ta.
BILE. He handed her gracefully in, and
after surveying the circle, said
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith, allow me 10 in.
troduce to your favorable regard, lady
who has just consented to become. 10 NOR.
row, Mrs. w atson, but who now may
claim cousinship with you. Mrs. Smith,
take to your heart your lovely namesake,
my lovely widow, Mrs. John Smith,
Lightning shot through my heart,
jumped up and clasped Jerry's hand and
the widows at the same time.
God bless you BOTH said |.
My friend John said not word, but
went up 10 his wife, and led her to her new
acquaintance, but | marked SLY pressure
of the hands; lighting up of his eye
and returning smile on my cousins lip
indicated, more than words, heartfelt
reconciliation.
Well,' cried Jerry, Il thought the quin
tette would produce harmony
We all laughed. and even the widow
who had unwittingly given my poor friend
bite from the greeneyed monster, joined
in without knowing why.
Smith,, said /, 'beiore we left New
York, you remarked that as long as q
hearty laugh is raised, it matters not a
whose expense"
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-10-13
TRANSPLANTING TREES.

TO succeed well, l. Take them up
carefully, without tearing the roots. g
Dip the roots in mud, which may be mix
ed for the occasion. 3. Set them out in
very large holes, we'll filled with rich mel.
low earth. but not fresh manure. 4. Pour
in halt a pail Of water, 10 settle the earth
round the roots, before the hole is quite
filled. 8. Keep them from whipping abou,
in the wind. and losSening the roots, by Q
stake. 6. Keep the ground as mellow as
an ash heap, by spading or blowing a.
round them for five years afterwards.
Mudding the roots and pouring in the
water are of great consequence, and have
saved hundreds of trees from DEATH
Sometimes the latter part offspring, is very
dry, and trees suffer; if SO, scraPe ava,
three or four inches q earth, pour in
pale of water, and reA face the earth.
Nothing can be more absurd than
very common practice Of crowding tn
roots into small holes in hard ground
Better throw the trees into the hire an
save the labor.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-10-13
THE LOST GEM,

The black waters Of the river Of death
were rolling sluggishly onward, They
approached one whose features bore tra.
ces of anxiety and sorrow; and with a
bowed form she gazed into the turbulent
stream. as though she would fain descry
something far down in its fathomess
depths.
A being of benign and celestial aspect
appeared at her side, and said: What
seekest thou, sorrowful one!'
Alas = she answered, Il wore spark.
ling gem upon my bosom. ltwaS no pal
try bauble, but monarch'S gift, and inval.
liable. The wreath OF India can yield
none to match it. In an evil hour, ii
dropped from its resting.plaoe into this
dark river. For moment, saw it tioat
near the brink, and stretched out my
hand 10 regain it, but it was beyond my
reach, and it sank down till saw it no
more. 1t is gone--lost forever ! And in
deep gloom, She turned 10 depart.
Stay, mourner! !! Grieve not, but look
again into the waters!
She looked, and cry Of JOY burst from
her lips: 1T is therer see it floating
upon the dismal wave. Oh! shall it not
be mine once moreP
The answer came: NAY, but thou art
deceived. What thou Seest is but the
semblance OF what was thine. Yet turn
thy ewes upwards, and re oice.'
She obeyed, and beheld, a star gleam'
ing from bright spot Of azure in the
murky sky, whose rays gave even the
waves OF that gloomy river linge oil
brightness. and whose reflection there
she had mistaken Tor her lost gem.
Then came a tender and musical voice,
as the beautiful appearance vanished:-
'Mourner, these restless, pillows, though
fearful and dark 10 thee, roll up 10 the
gate of Heaven. Ever faithful 10 their
trust, they bore the jewel-which aslent
, not given, to thee-to its rightful owner
the Monarch of Heaven, and, transferred
to his care, it will shine forever in his
J glorious resting.place' -.
The mourner departed, with thought
full countenance, yet cheerful; her gaze
no longer bent upon earth, or the river o
death, but met kly and lruStngly raisec
to Heaven.
And that star, beaming into her splrI
/; with rays OF hope aud gladness, was ther'
ever after.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-10-13
FAMILY AFFECTION. .

Nothing presents more mourniul as
pecl than family divided by anger and
snimosity. Unhappily, however, this is.
not OF rare occurrance. We even behold
at times, brothers themselves SO wanting
n affection or even in a state of hostility.
that they appear as if they had been
cherished by the same fond heart and fed
al the breast oi the same tond mother. only
10 be divided by their tastes and manner
OF thinking. We also often observe siss
ters maintain in their relation TO each
oher. so much ill.wil, that even the very
stranger WHEN forced TO witness OF this
melancholy state ol feeling, cannot but be
shocked aud PANIED Indeed. tits but too
common to behold individuals united by
lies OF blood. live together upon much
less intimate footing than with strangers
and show themselves much less cbliging
one 10 the other, than they are, when
occasion requires, to persons they Do
net know.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-10-13

All! this beautiful world. Indeed, |
know not what to think oft Sometimes, it
is all gadness and sunshine and Heaven,
it is not far off. And il changes suddenly.
and il is dark and sorrowful, and the
clouds shut out the sky. In the lives OF
the saddest OF US, there are bright days
like this, when we feel as if we could
take the great world in our arms. Then
Come the gloomy hours, when the fire
will neither burn in our hearts. or on our
hearts and all without and within is di,.
NAL. cold, and dark. Believe. every
neart has It's secret sorrows. which the
world knows not and often times we call
a man cold,. when he is only sad.-LOay.
feLiolC's Prose.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-10-13

tT Work. earn your own pork. and
see how sweet it will be Work, and see
how we'll you will be. Work, and see
how cheerful you will be. Work, and see
how independent you will be. Work and
see how religious you will be; for, before
you know where you are. instead oil re-
pinin' at Providence, you will find our
self offerin' up thanks Tor all the numerous
blessings you enjoy.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-10-13

DR.. Johnson concludes his life of tie
brilliant but unfortunate Savage with the
remark; This biography will not be who'll
lv without its use if those who, in conf.
dencs of superior capacities or attain.
ments. disregard the common maxims OF
life. shall be reminded that nothing will
supply the want of prudence; and that
negligence and irregularity, long con-
lnued. will make knowledge useless. vii
ridiculous, and genius contemplate
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-10-13

ANcEsrRY.-A boy in Jamaica was
driving mule; the animal was sullen,
stopped, and turned his arched neck upon
.the boy as in deris'on and contempt
.won't 20, will yOul Feel grand. do
you 4 guess you forget your father wa'
| q iackass."
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-10-13

GA 3oung lady of'sweei sixteen with
blue eyes and dark brown hair, ad-
verlises in the Louisville Courier for hus.
Jand. She speaks French and plays OH
the piano. young man who Is hand.
some and agreeable is all she wants.
Money is no object as she desires 10 live
on love altogether.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-10-13

WENT FOR HIS HEALTH "A fellow out
Of health went 10 Saratoga TO pick up a
little. and picked up enough to send him
TO the State Prison Tor three years. That
is recruiting with vengence.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-10-13

LADY PRINTERsl--The Ci ncinnati At
slast has the following:
1.-TWO young ladies from the country
enter upon duty this morning as type set
ters, in the office of Longly g. Brother
OF this city. They are OF the strong
minded order, wear the bloomer, ant
define their object TO be eventually to es
stabIish paper advocating woman's right
and the amelioration Of the present cP
pressed condition Oflaboring woman
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-10-13

PRosPERITy Prosperity, has this prop.
erty. it puls up narrow souls, makes
them imagine themselves high and mighty.
and look down upon the world with con-
tempt; but truly noble and resolved
spirit appears gre uest in distress, and
then becomes more bright and consPicu'
oIlS
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-10-13
pAINT YOuR TOOLS.

Every farmer should be provided with .
small quantity Of the coarsef kinds o.
paint, a lew pots and brushes and paint
oil; and should keep his carts wagons.
sleds plows, harrows, &C.. well coated
with paint.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-10-13

ETA fellow who had been hooked BY
an unruly COW, limped in his gait. A
lady remarked as he passed, that he sP-
peared to be intoxicated.
"Yes," said her beau, "he has lust
been taking a couple Of horns,"
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-10-13

There is philosophy in his own liie--
follies enough in bis own mind trouble
enough--in theProgramme Of hisdulis.---
deficiencies--wilhodt being curious ssser
The affairs of others.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-10-13

nz-Ws are all slaves Of the laws, 70
live free of powers At last.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-10-13

Come here, you michieyous little ras-
cal
won't 20 lick me father 2 F..
Mo- rs
will you swear you woh'IP
Yes
Then won't come, father, for parson
Atwood says that he who swears will lie."
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1853-05-21
NUMBER II.

sen6ly Of the State Of Ohio, That it sha be
lawful for the trustees of any township, over
seer OF the poor Of any county, or other Off
GERS of any city, town or county in this State,
now having, or who may hereafter have the
power by law TO bind out orphan or destitute
children. bind the same to any Orphan Asy-
lum Incorporated by the laws of the State Of
Ohio, with the consent Of the trustees, direc-
tors or authorized managers thereof
Sec. 2, That it shall be lawful for any
father, or in case Of the death of the father, Of
the mother, TO bind out his or her children to
such Orphan Asylums. with the like consent
of the trustees or directors thereof
Sec. 3. That the indentures of service so
executed shall be signed by the father or
mother, or by the trustees OF the township, or
other officers specified in the first section Of
this act of the one part, and by the trustees
or directors of said Orphan Asy ylum, of the
other part, and shall provide that said orphan
or destitute children shall remain in said Asy
lum, to be supported by the same, and sub
ject to the control thereof, until such time as
the said trustees or directors shall find suita-
BILE homes or places for the same when it
shall be lawful for, and it is hereby made the
NuN) VI buS odiO UT directors OI SAlQ
Orphan Asylum 20 execute with such person
so desiring to take such orphan or destitute
children such indentures of service or other
contracts in reference to said children as they,
the said trustees or directors shall deem most
for their benefit and interest
Sec. 4. That the provisions Of the act of
March eighth. one thousand eight hundred
and thlrty-one, concerning apprentices and
servants, except so far as they are changed BY
the provisions of this act, shall apply 10 or.
phau or destitute children so bound as afore.
said, as also to such orphan asylums to whom
they may be bound
JAMES G. JOHNSON,
Speaker of the House of Reps
WILLIAM MEDlLL,
President Of the Senate
March l2lh, 1853.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1853-05-21
FREMONT, sANDUsKY COUNTY. MAYal, 1853

out the county, or are unable to attend court,
their deposition may be taken as in other
cases, but when the adverse party shall not
reside within the county where the applica-
ton or petition is pending, or in an adjoining
county, or shall not have an attorney residing
in the county where such application or pc
tition is pending, or in an adjoining county
the usual notice of the time and place of ia
king such depositions, shall not be required,
but in such case, notice of the time and place
of taking snch dispositions, shall be given by
publication in some newspaper circulating in
the county where the case is pending for
three consecutive weeks before the time of
taking such dcpositions, and copy Of such
notice shall at or before the first publication
thereof be deposited in the post office, prop
erly directed to the party defendant, at bis
or her place of residence, when such resi-
dence IS known to the petitioner, or can with
reasonable diligence be ascertained by him
or her.
Sec. l6. That in the case of petition for
divorce, or petition for almony alone, no ap-
peal shall be allowed from any judgment or
order of the court of common pleas to the
district court.
Sec. II. That in cases arising under the
eleventh section Of this act, either party may
appeal from any final judgment or order Of
the court of common pleas to the district
court, as in other cases but when such APP
peal is taken by the petitioner, she shall not
be required to give bond.
Sec. 18. That the act entitled can act con
cerning divorce and alimony," passed March
9th, A. d. 1910, and an act entitled "An
act to amend an act concerning divorce and
a!imony," passed March goth, 1871, and an
act entitled "An act to amend the act concer-
ming divorce and aIimony," passed March 9th,
1910, which was passed March Sd, A. d.
l 643 and an act entitled can act to amend
the act concerning divorce and alimony" pas
sed March 9th, 1910, which was passed
March Q, A. D. l946, and also an act emit
tied "An act authorizing the granting OF
Alimony," passed March oath, 1851 be and
the same are hereby repealed provided,
that all causes Of divorce or amony now
existing under the provisions of the acts
aforesaid are hereby expressly reserved and
protected but in all cases non pending or
hereafter commenced under said acts the
proceedings shall be conducted accol ding to
the provisions of this act
JAMES C. JOHNSON,
Speaker of the House of Repr's.
WILLIAM MEDILL,
President of the Senate
March IL, 1853.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1853-05-21
Experience in improving Native Sheep

MEssRs. BATEHAM Il Harris When [
removed to this country and commenced
clearing up the farm on which now reside.
in 1919, brought small flock of sheep
with me; the place was new and mostly woods.
and the sheep for a number of years ranged
principally in the woods but they did well,
and my flock increased finely. procured the
best buck | could obtain for the purpose of
improving the quality of the wool, for my
small flock were of the small, thin wooded, ma
ked bellied kind continued this course and
and did not change my flock for 25 years. L
found that the quality of my wool was con-
siderably improved and the quantity nearly
double. Still it was very uneaven-some fine
and some course, and heavy. | came to the
conclusion that could not succeed in this
way in getting II flock of fine wooed sheep.
and concluded | would sell out and start a.
new; which did, think in ls46. | then
bought few ewes from a flock VIII oh had
been raised from selected ewes, selected by
man of discriminating judgement, for the
purpose of raising flock for profits; they
were hardy, THE K wooled and even, with no
long course wool on the thighs, and of me-
dium fneness. rather short legged. round and
remarkably heavy for their appearance, with
sufficient gum to give them rather black
appearance. purchased ten ewes from that
flock, and then procured the best buck that
could be found answering the same general
description, excepting somewhat finer wooled.
Last year sheared 24-(my son having ta-
ken part of them to another farm)-the a.
mount of we'll washed wool was lO6 pounds.
carried ten fleeces TO the factory TO be worked
into cloth which weighed 2s pounds: and Ia
leeces | sold, which wei ghed SO pounds az
A cents per pound, amounting to $4,000, or
$k,l4 per each fleece.
have taken no extra care Of my sheen.
Last winter with all its scarcity, they we're
kept in an open field without any shelter A
small quantity Of grain was givea them daily
about two quarts corn or cob meal. Ny full
grown weathers sheared six pounds, and ewes
i've pounds Ten of the "a were yearlnes.
From the little experience that have had in
the sheep business, am confident that farm
ers, with proper attention, may in few years
succeed in obtaining flock of sheep from their
own raising, that cannot be much improved
by the introduction of any foreign imporiations.
G. STOWE.
Geneva, Ashtabula Co, April 1858,
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1853-05-21
Marriage Altar.

JUDGE CHARLTON, in a resent eloquent ad-
dress before the Young Mems Library Asso-
ciation, at Augusta, Georgia, thus sketches
the marriage scene:-
81 have drawn for you many pictures of
death let mo sketch for you brief, but
bright scene of beautiful life. 1t is the mar
risge altar. A lovely female, clothed in all
The freshness OF youth and surprising beauty,
leans upon the arm of him to whom she has
just pghted her faith; to whom she has JUS:
given up herself forever Look in her eyes,
ye gloomy philosophers, and tell me if you
dare, that there is no happiness on earth.
"See the trusting, the heroic devotion which
impells her to leave country, parents, for a
comparative stranger. She has launched her
frail bark upon wide and stormy sea; she
has handed over her happiness and doom for
this world, to another's keeping; but she has
done it fearlessly, for love whispers to her
that her chosen guardian and protector bears
a manly and noble heart Oh, wo to him
that forgets bis oath and his manhood!
'Her dark wing shall the raven flap,
Der the false hearted
His warm blood the wolf shall lap,
Ere life be parted.
Shame and dishonor sit,
On his grave ever;
Blessing shall hallow it,
Never Oh, never!"
ave have all read the story OF the husband
who, in moment of hasty wrath, said to bel
who had but few months before united her
fate to his, If you are not satisfied with my
conduct go. return to your friends and to youl
happiness And will you give me back that
which brought to you 2 asked the disparing
wife, Yes he replied, 'all your wealth shall
go with you; covet it not 'AlasP she ans
wered, l. thought not of my wealth. spoke
of my devoted love; can you give these back
to me? MOP said the man, as he flung him
self at her feet mol cannot restore these,
but will do more-I will keep them unsul,
led and untainted II will cherish them
through my life. and in my death and never
again will forget that | have sworn to pro-
tect and cherish her who gave up TO me all
she held most dear
"Did | not tell you there was poetry in a
woman's look-a woman's word See it here
the mild, the gentle reproof of love, winning
back from its harshness and rudeness, the
stern and unyielding temper of an angry man.
All! if creations fairer sex only knew their
strongest weapons, how many of wedlock'
fercest battles would be unfought; how much
of unhappiness and GOODNESS would be avoided.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1853-05-21

TRuTH-READ Ir.-The following truthful
sentiments we clip from the New York Led
GER and commend them to the careful perusal
of the reader; "He who by his conduct makes
friends on one hand, and bitter enemies on
the other, gives evidence that there is some
thing of the bold, upright man in his dsposi-
ton, while the chickenharted, imbesile man
is making neither friends no foes. Therefore,
we say to all, but more particularly the young
men, whatever you do, do it earnestly, zeal.
ously, fearlessly, Next to being upright and
faithful in the performance of your daty, be
decided, and then you will make either friends
or foes worth having-we say worth having
for there are some people in the world that
are worth more to have for enemies than for
luke warm friends"