The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser. (Woodville, Miss.) 1853-18??, 1853-04-12
The Axe and the Saw.

Early one spring morning, when the sun
had scarcely melted the hoA frost from the
brown face Of the wrnkled earth, an old axe
happened 10 fall in with saw. There was
cutting air abroad, that threatened the
newly shaven chin with chops"
All my old hladep said the Axe, show
goes Il with you came puposely to see how
you do"
II really feel much Obliged 10 you," said
the saw, "but am sorry to say that my teeth
are very had. Ny master has sent for the
doctor, who" twixt you and me and the post
is no better than AN old file' was in the work.
shop last night where"
"Where no doubt you----sup q great
deal," hcetiously interrupted the Axe
The Saw showed his teeth in a sort Of grin
betwixt melancholy and mirth; aud resumed
"Why, might say so with some truth
and consider il no more than duty owe
Mr.. Carpenter, to do as much as | can, in
spite Of my teeth for he Is hberar--in point
/ Of board
"And, do you never grow rusty 2" asked
| the Axe
Not with orer work" replied the Saw
"and, indeed, ! have always found that con.
stant employment best preserves our polish,
which, after oil, is only artificial
"You are quite philosopher
"Not exactly so, for | sometimes do grow
exceeding hot, and lose my temper
"And what says your master"
"Why she generally desists while, and ]
soon grow cool again, and then cut away
like razor through piece Of mottled soap"
"You are a happy fellow" said the Axe,
"lIow differently am situated Ny masters
a ehoppng boy, with thick block, which
is tantamountt to saying he is Fat fool. lie
is very sharp with me sometimes: and when
he finds am inclined to bo blunt, he grinds
me most cruelty"
"Alas !" cried the saw, "it's the way Of tho
world, my friend; for | have invariably re-
marked, that the rich always grind the poor
for the sake Of the "chips"
"Bravo !" exclaimed the Axe.
"You see I've not lived long in the world
all this time without getting notch or two
said the Saw.
"NorI either" replied the Axe although
in obtaining the said notches, | have not only
lostmy courage but portion Of my met
al, toor
'Well, never saw" !" exclaimed my friend .
chow you talk am sure your teeth do not
give you trouble, at any rate"
u AK your pardon, old boy" demonstrated
the Axe "for, although do not complain Of
my teeth exactly, my chops give me pretty
considerable deal Of trouble, can tell you"
The saw grinned approval of the Axe's
wit.
"Peace " exclaimed the Axe "Here comes
Mr.. Carpenter; so don't show your teeth ill
you can bite believe that is the maxim of
relation of yoursl" n.
"Not relation" said the other, 'ihough
they are tho words Of wisc old saw. 49,
Scientific american.
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A SHORT SERMON ron You've MEs.--
Text: Que no man anythiHg.-Keep out Of
debt Avoid it as you would war, peslilence
and famine. Shun IT as you would the devil.
Hate il with perfect hatred. Abhor itwith an
entire and absolute adherence Dig potatoes,
break stones, peddle in tin ware, do anything
that is honest and useful, rather than run in
debt As you value comfort quiet, indepen-
dence keep out ofdebt. As you value good
digestion, healthy appetite, placid temper,
a smooth pillow, sweet sleep, pleasant dreams,
and happy walkings, keep out Of debt Debt
is the hardest Of all task.masten the most
cruel Of all oppressor. II is milestone about
the neck. it's an incubus on the heat Il
spreads a cloud over the whole frinanfent ol
mans being II eclipscs the sun, il bIots out
the stan, itdims and defaces the beautiful SKY.
II breaks up the harmony ofnaturc, and turns
to dissonauce all The voices Of It's melody |,
furows the forehead with premature winkles.
it plucks the eye Of its light, il drags all no
bloness and kindness out of che port and bear
ing Of a man. II tqkcs the soul ont Of his
laugh and all stateineSs and freedom from bis
walk. Como not under is accursoi dominion
Pass by As you would pass by alepar, or one
smitten by the plague. Touch II not Taste
not Of It's fruit for It shall turn 10 bitterness
and ashes on your lips. Friendly, say 10
each and to ALL but especially 10 you young
men, keep out Of debt.-Loadon Mercury.
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H5 During debate in the U. s. House of
Representatives, on Friday, Mr.. Ficklin, Of IL
linois, was making a speech against the new
, banks in the district:
he was opposed to banks Illinois had the
Cairo banks, the Shawneetow bank, and othsrs
but they blew up He was against the whole
Of them. They were worthless concerns.
a Voice.-IIad you any Faro banks F.
Laughter
Mr. F'ek'in.--Yes, and they are the most
honest Of the two kinds Of banks Ny friend
can speak feelingly upon the subject Re,
newed laughter
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CHEAP AND DEAR.--At a large dinner par
" somebody asked the rich Jew banker, Roths
child, TO take yenison. sNo," said the Baron
Il never eats wcnison don't think il ish a