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The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-07-22
Daniel webster on Temperance.

Daniel Webster on Temperance.
"A letter Of this distinguished states!
man is going the rounds fthes tenn
perance press. It was written in
answer to an invitation rendered him
from Baltimore, to honor with his
presence a Union Meeting of the
friends Of Temperance. It is a fine
specimen Of non -committalism, al
though be speaks respectfully Of the
cause. Thank God, our cause is not.
so hard pressed as to.need evidence
from airy source to sustain its reputa-
tion. If testimony was needed, we
should be slow to call a witness to the
stand whose habits disqualified him
from appreciating the virtue of total
a bstinence. He furnishes a signal
instance Of the olt-rePeated truth, that
mighty intellect is made to bow before
the scepter Of Bacchus. sal9l
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-07-22
Intemperance in Elyria.

The ElYria Courier says, that the
township has furnished assistance to
over twenty paupers during the last
year, and the amount expended for
relief will not fall short Of one thou
sdaa dOllarst Bills have already
been paid to the amount Of SIs6, ,1s,
and several large items are yet 'tobe
settled" This amount is to be paid
by the hard.working citizens Of Elyria,
and i is virtually tax 1xito to support ths
dcQgsries in the village i .a1ads 4
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-07-22

/ ~ The Town board Of Excise of
Saratoga have licensed thirty-two ho-
tells and small tayerns to sell spurious
hquors-Which, IS for q "SCatefing
place." will dO.Very well d mpl ioI Il
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-07-27
Gods Care of Us.

1t was on a cold stormy night in the
middle of winter. James and George were
warm and comfortable in their snug little
bed but they could not go to sleep. George
was a very small boy, and he was afraid
when he heard the wind rattle the windows,
and blow the leafess branches off a large
buttonwood- against the house. 'Inev-
er heard the wind make such noise,' said
he the house shakes so, I am afraid il
will come down.
James begged him not to be frightened.
Don't you remember said he, the verso
our Sunday school teacher told us to think
of when we were in danger The angel
Of the Lord encampeth round about them
that fear him, and delivcreth them. You
know he said it did not mean that the an
i-----~'-ld Ae4rna near -us and STAY a few
minutes, and then 60 away but if weloV-
ed God, he would send them to pitch their
white tents all around US, by day and night,
and to keep us from all evil and harm -
This comforted little George, and he soon
fell asleep.
The next morning the boys were both
awakened by the bright sun shining into
the room. They jumped up and looked
out of the window, and saw that the ground
was covered with pure white snow. 'Oh,'
said George, clappiug his hands, the an
gels have left it here. Let US be quick, and
eat our breakfast, and 60 out and make
snow balls, and ride on my new sled. Oh,
, | think angels like little boys. l love them,
and | want them to love me-
, Dear little reader, do you want the bright
r angels to love you also Then you must
f obey the great God of the angels, and like
them you must make haste to do all b,
commands you.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-07-27
Il did said Charles.
1t is forgery ! said Mr.. Morton, stern

did said Charles.
1t is forgery ! said Mr.. Morton, stern
ly.
Charles was thunderstruck. His cheek
blanched, and his whole frame quiyered with
agitation.
A plain case, said the cashier, as he
surveyed the pale cheek and quivering lip
of Charles Rayner.
Charles, continued Mr. Morton, more
in grief than in anger, thought you an
honest person.
And SO am sir, replied the young man,
stung by accusation
Ard forged this check ? said Mr.. Nor
ton
am entirely innocent, sir
I did,
'Then if you did not forge it, who did !!
where did you get it 2
Charles shuddered as he thought of fas
tening the crime upon Giles-upon the son
of his employer-his own friend-the lover
Of his sister !
The strange appearance of Giles when he
had given him the check, was now accounted
for, and as this terrible confirmation of the
young mans guilt recurred to him, he was
overwhelmed with anguish.
| Giles had forged his fathers name.
1t was terrible, and he asked himself what
his duty was in this emergency. Giles was
his friend, and he ought not to be exposed
at least in the presence of the cashier.
You are silent, said Mr. Morton.
! AIN entirely guiltless, sir, but | can
not relate the particulars said Charles
firmly.
Shall I send for an officer?' asked th'
cashier who viewed the matter only in I
business aspect.
You must tell nae where you got tn
check Charles.
[ cannot
Then you will be held guilty yourself
my God y exclaimed the merchant, sudden
ly, as the thought flashed upon him that thi
was the sum for which Giles had asked him
Sinking into his chair, he covered his fac
with his hands, and wept like child.
It is all right, Mr.. Smythe-aIl right
the check is correct said Mr.. Morton, in
hurried tone, as he returned the paper to th
cashier.
%, we'll if it is, of course [ have not1
ing to say but it don't look just right
But it is all right | remember all 9
bout it now'
The cashier departed, astonished at tn
scene he had witnessed.
You may 90, Charles : and Mr.. Morto
abandoned ,,, himself to the poignant grief wit
had flooded his sensitive soul.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-07-27
Enterprise Wanted.

That he is public benefactor who causes
two blades ofgrass to grow where but one
grew before, is truth which needs no elu-
cidation; but that duplication of the ag-
gregate harvests of our country is not mere
y practicable; but would be sigually pro6ta-
ble'-this is truth not yet adequately i'm
pressed OF the public mind. The popular de-
hciency is rather want of thought than want
of knoWieGge: Ask severally the next ten
farmers you meet if they do not think our
cultivators generally overrun too much land
ii they do not plow too shallow and ma
nure too light, and SOW too late, and till too
slovenly-and nine of the ten will unhesi-
tatingly answer, yes. Then take pains to
inquire carefully as to the habits of these
same farmers, and you will find five or six
OF them practicing habitually the very er-
rors they so freely condemns shallow plow-
jnGA sSaQtE & ssgtiiizipg late sowing. shabby
ows, gnawing down their pastures keeping
more stock than they can feed well, and so
impoverish their land from year to year.
My people do not consider, says the
Good Book they know, if they would only
use and apply their knowledge, far better
than they do. But thirds of The farmers
suppose the great truths revealed to agricul-
ture by science applicable everywhere but
own their own farms. One with two hun=
dred acres will say, when pressed to do bets
ter:
Oh, I cant afford 70 drain and subsoil,
and buy guano or phosphates, and SO put
my land into the best condition {; havn't
the means
But, my good cir /! don't you understand
that you could turn off more produce from
Fifty acres throughly cultivated than you do
from your whole two hundred ?
Well perhaps | might
Then why not sell enough of your arabic
land to pay for putting the residue in the
highest state of cultivation Can't you re-
alize that it is sheer, ruinous waste to fonco,
plow, plant. till, and harvest five acres for
a hundred bushels of Indian corn, when that
quantity might surely be grown on two acres3
Can't you understand that ten acres of grass
that will yield twenty-five tons of good hay
are more profitable than growing those same
twenty fvo tons on twenty FIVE to thirty a
cres 2
oh yes but
But what ?
oh, don't believe in whitewashing for
est trees and laying stone walls in mortar
i Pm none of your gentlemen farmers-I hay
i to make my farm support me, instead Of ny
. business supporting it.
And so the hard-pressed cultivator slide
j. off into fog Of his own raising, and perse
veres in averaging twenty bushels of grain
! or less than ton of grass to each arabic q
), ere, mainly because he is mentally too slug
glsh and unenterprIsrng 10 move out vf cdr
n jogtrot ways Of his grandfather.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-07-27
A Fearless Bow;

A vessel was overtaken with fearful hur-
ricane in the middle Of the Atlantic Ocean.
After the most astonishing efforts to wealth
er the storm, this awful intelligence Of tbs
captain broke on the passengers-'The ship
is on her beam ends; she will never right
again death is certain 7
Not at ALL sir! not at all sir!' exclaim-
ed little sailor boy, God will save US yeti
why do you think sol' said the captain,
with strong feeling and astonishment.
Because, sir, at this moment they are
praying under the Bethel flag in the city of
Glasgow for all sailors in distress, and US
among the rest; and God will hear their
PRAYERS; now see ifhe don't?
The captain, an old weather-beaten tar,
exclaimed. with tears running down his
cheeks, God grant that their prayers may
be heard in our behalf, my little preacherp
! At that moment great wave struck the
ship, and righted her. 4 simultaneous
shout of exultation, gratitude and praise,
louder than the storm, went up to God A
few days after, the noble ship rode safely in
New York harbor.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-07-27

Mr. Morton reflected again but the more
he reflected the more complicated his posi-
ton became. He found himself utterly un-
able to open the matter The remembrance
Of the previous unpleasant interview, fully
impressed him with the necessity of meeting
it calmly, and conscious of his present agi-
tated frame of mind, he had not the courage
to speak,
But at last he decided to give him the
scrawl containing the charge against him,
and leave him to reflect upon it for while.
This would ensure proper degree Of calm
ness on the part Of both.
Putting on his hat, he drew the paper from
his pocket, handed it to Giles, and abruptly
departed.
Giles took the paper and unFelded it.----.--
Somehow the governor acts strangely
to-day, muttered he seriously, for the sin
gular demeanor Of his father troubled him.
The young man remained some time lon
ger in the private office, but his father did
not return, and be passed out into the prin-
cipal countingroom, where he found Charles
Rayner on the point Of going to the bank tc
make deposit
Draw this check for me, Charles, if you
please, said he, handing him check for one
hundred dollars.
Certainly replied Charles, what is the
matter with you, Giles You look more
serious than you usually do
Do | 2 and Giles happened to think
that he did feel little more solemn, than
usual.
Hisfathcr's strange behavior troubled him
and he could not but associate it with the
memory Of the unpleasant affair, which had
before caused temporary rupture between
him and his father.
Are you i'll ? asked Charles. You are
generally in better spirits
No, no, nothing of the kind, replied
Giles, rallyng.
The clerk departed, on his return t.
= Cambridge.
Before sundown, Mr.. Flint was made su
J perlatively happy by receiving his arrears G
rent and he received with the money,
. piece of the young students mind, which
however, his sordid soul allowed him to pas
for what it was worth.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-07-27
CHAPTER V.-THE RUPTURE.

After paying Mr.. Flint the hundred dol
lars, Giles returned to his room in the Col
lege, where he spent several hours in pre-
pairing himself for the next recitation. But
his heart was at the widows house, and
even the amatory imagery of the Classics
failed to satisfy the longings Of his excited
fancy.
Towards evening he wended his way to
Mrs. Rayner's. He had g popped the ques-
ton" that day, and it is not strange he felt
even more than his usual interest in the
beautiful Annie. He had fully, and being
an honorable youth-irretrievably commit.
ted himself Doubts-if he ever permitted
any to intrude upon the sunny hopes of his
heart-were now to be banished, and hence
fo~tl. flank of Ine-etl.o., tAsEasti.l
divinity but her.
At the door, bidding Mrs. Rayner good
evening, he met Mr.. Augustus Barton, the
book-keeper of his fathers mercantile house.
Passing the courtesies Of the occasion, he
noticed that Mr.. Barton blushed, and eyinced
desire to avoid him.
But the book-keeper passed on, and Giles
entered the house Mrs. Rayner was stiff
and formal, and Annie-blushing beautiful
Annie, to whom he had that day declared
his love, whom he had that day chosen for
his own from all her sex-was in tears
She rose from her chair, and precipitately
retreated as he entered the room.
Annie, what is the matter, Annie? said
he, pursuing and OBTAINING her. Mrs. Ray
ner, you greet me out coldly. Am denied
the friendship-more than friendship-I
have sought beneath your roof?
You have paid Mr.. Flint the hundred
dollars, Mr.. Morton, have you not? asked
Mrs. Rayner, coldly.
f / have; | had your permission to do so,
replied Giles, still OBTAINING Annie.
Giles was astonished at the GOODNESS Of the
reception; but, as most young lovers in his
position would have done, he paid but it'll,
attention to the mother, and turned from he
to Annie. The poor girl sobbed in bitter
ness of spirit.
t sWhat does this mean, Annie wha
It have | done?' and Giles attempted to pas
5 his arm around her waist, as he had don
hundred times before.
But Annie shook him off as though he ha
been a viper, and retreated to the other sid
of the apartment.
The student was amazed. and the irdig
nant blood mounted TO his forehead.
le This is incomprehensible, Mrs. Rayner
K. continued he.
Here are the one hundred dollars yc
paid Mr.. Flint, sir. l have been so fortl
nate as to procure the amount, which 20
viii obIige me by accepting said Mrs. Ra,
a ner, offering him the bills.
10 Madam. demand an explation; in n
ad position indulge the belief that | have Il
right to demand one, replied Giles, his
slightly curling.
The circumstances do not permit me
explain
Mrs. Rayner. your treatmant of me is I
nd only unjust, harsh and cruel, but unwort
a Iady-unworthy the mother OF Annie
You will oblige me by withdraw
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-07-27
CHAPTER VI.-coNcLUs1ov.

1t was Charles Rayner, accompanied by
Mr. Morton.
Giles was a little astonished to see his
father, but not much. The cat was out of
the bag and Giles was not a person to
shrink, even from the claws OF the feline
monster.
Nj. Morton looked stiff-for all the world
ike one of your old fogies' who never
smile till after dinner. He was regularly
introduced by Charles, who was as sombre
and melancholy as a country parson.
Glad you have come, father, said Giles
confidently some kind friend has done me
the favor to accuse me of forgery, or some.
thing of that sort. | have just been attempt
ing to clear up my reputation
Mr. Morton, senior, looked as tall and stiff
as an iceberg.
Have you succeeded 9 he asked sternly
Not quite; | need your assistance
trust you are in this house with goo
motive
No doubt of 1.-THE best in the world
This young lady and myself are engaged.
What ?
Engaged sir replied Giles, who, thougl
a little bewildered by the coldness of hi
father and those around him, was dispose
to assume the best side of the affair
trust you have 10 objection
| None; If you are true to her and
yourself
i Giles deemed this perfectly satisfactory.
} Now sir, permit me to clear up my cha
acter before these ladies. You gave me
) check for one hundred dollars, this mornin,
did you not
t did not, said Dir. Morton, prompt
7 Annie retreated pace from Giles, al
her fond heart was conyulsed with emotio
z All Mrs. Rayner's hopes were dashed dow
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-07-27
CHAPTER IV.-THE FORGED cnEc4.

OHAf len lN.-THE FORGED CHECK. !
Mr.. Morton returned to his private of
flee about half an hour after the departure
of Giles. Though still in an agitated frame
OF mind, he had nerved himself to meet the |
unpleasant interview with his son.
But Giles had gone. Mr.. Morton was
not little surprised at this fact. The i'm
petuosity of his son would prompt him TO
seek the interview, if innocent, and his de-
parture augered i'll.
Touching little spring bell on his desk,
he waited the approach of Charles Rayner,
who generally answered this summons.
Have you seen Giles ? said Mr. Morton,
endeavoring to appear indifferent, as the
clerk presented himself
yes, sir; he went out about half an hour
ago
Did he leave any message 2
No, SIR
Or say where he was going 2
No, sir
Did he-was he and Mr. Morton,
unable TO control his emotions, abruptly
paused.
He had given him the anonymous note,
and he was extremely anxious to know what
effect it had produced ; but he did not like
to ask direct question of his clerk.
- 1N-A4-ha- well did he apnear aS usual 2
said he, at last.
He appeared very serious for him.
Did he appear'-angry, he was about to
say, but checked himself.
L remarked that he was not in his usual
spirits and rallied him upon it.
And he said nothing?'
Nothing sir
Charles departed at nod from Mr. Nor.
) ton, wondering what could have happened
The merchant relapsed into revery. His
agitation visbly increased, and he struggled
with the emotions of his paternal heart Wa!
: Giles proAigate Were all his fond hope:
to be blasted
Those only who have mourned over th'
sin and profigacy Of an only SOD, can i'm
agine the painful feelings Of Mr.. Morton, a
;. he reflected upon the supposed error of Giles
S If his indulgence had occasioned this sat
n departure from the paths of rectitude, pei
haps there was yet time to retrieve the er
10 ror, and he resolved to see him at once.
Thinking he might have gone home, h
is rose to leave the office, when the cashier {
7, the bank, at which he did his business, Ell
/ tered the office
Mr. Morton, the teller of our bank pal
a check just now, which looks little SUI
at pcious, said the visitor
V, All = answered the merchant, lookir
: up in surprise.
Yes, sir the signature looks bad-n
in your usual steady hand. wonder th
as the teller paid it, continued the cashier, ;
IL he scrutinized the check.
!. Who presented t?'
ut Your clerk
C. Rayncr 2
at Yes
'ir Let me see it.
at 1t is only hundred dollars, replied t
bank officer, handing the merchant the chez
cn have drawn no such check
nd It looks suspicious
Tor But Rayner is honest
ck Well, you don't always know
Mr.. Morton examined the check with
re- great deal of attention. He had drawn
ny check for that amount except the one he b
LIS thrown in the fire.
ald 1t is forgery said he.
So supposed
en- And Rayner presented it.
ed He did,
x Mr.. Morton touched the spring bell, :
bed Charles Rayner presented himself.
You drew this check Z
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-07-27

They aresshappy as loving hearts and
reasonable dlspeAd4s can make them-and
none the less SO ohazNNnt of two little girls
and boy, who afesfHe light and life of
their household. 'Grandma' resides with
them-loyes, pets, and instructs the children
who are the JOY of her declining years-ws
hope she will not spoil them.
Mr. Barton has gone to Australia Bot
ANY Bay, perhaps. Wenoticed in the Post
aud Atlas of the first Of January last, that
Charles Rayner had beaslzrsseived into The
urn as partner, and he and Giles often
laugh and moralize over that 500.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-07-27

An exchange wisely y remarks that no
dust affects the eyes SO much as gold DUST
We might also add, that no glasses affect
the eyes more unfavoFably than glasses Of
brandy.
The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1853-11-04
KALlDA, PUTNAM COUNTY, OHIO FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1853.

ever, the extremest verge 10 which he
can 60. There is no Civil justification
for conVic,ing man for one offence be,
cause lie has committed another; as a
Connecticut jury, when horse stealing
was u capital offence, and manslaughter
punished by Imprisonment FOR life, in
order 10 avoid the greater penalty, in
the case Of culprit who was indicted for
stealing q horse, is said to have brought
him in guilty of manSldugher! ,r1-
| recollect having once drawn writ,
and after il was entered in court, aud
became so far matter of record, | had a
doubt about The sufficlency of state.
nent on a single point. asked bro
ther lawyer, in conf fence, whether he
thought the writ TO be abaleable or de-
murrable, on that account.
"Why don't you alter it? he whispered
TO me-, "nobody will ever know it,
"But l shall knoto 1t myself" was my
spontaneous reply. This anecjote,
whose egotism, if it has any, you will
pardon, will explain what mean. rf
But il is getting very late, aud ! really
am no. well enough TO sit up longer; so,
with good wishes for you as for brother,
for though never saw you, nor heard
Of you before, you are one,-I bid J ou
farewell. b .e7 HORACE Mann.
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PRIDE AND VANITY.-Pride in man oil
moman is an ennobling, saving quality.
Ii is The basis Of villue-il is the spur
which, when applied 10 the sides Of a
good intention, enables the noble steed
10 60 safely and swiftly over broken
ground. Vanity rather debases than ele
Yates the characler-for ii is essentially
IA sordid feeling. 1t places SELF above
every other consideration. Pride scorns
meanness-vanity hugs it. We never
had much confidence in q vain person,
whether man or woman. And we would
observe, that the disposition tn be vain is
US common in men as women. The lat
ter, in some respects, are privileged; but
when their vanity becomes too apparent,
they are sure 10 creole dislike o! them
selves in others, and so are severely pun
ished. Vanity in a man, however, is in.
sufferable. When so afflicted, he is a
kind Of cross between an ape and pea.
cock. You may al ways tell a proud man
from vain one. A really proud man is
never ashamed Of a poor friend or &C.
quainiance; vain one 'cu,s' him with
affected superciiousness. But reserve
is no, pride. II you see diffident per-
son -one who cannot chatter IKE par
not jump 10 the conclusion that
he OF she is proud. Pride has more
deep and solid foundation. ~ ino h.a'
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will you help me out of this mud
hole!' said travelling druggist who had
just heen compelled TO stop his team in
mad hole, becauco he couldn't poll the
Wagon OUT. mo | can't stop said the
Yankee, who was heavy loaded, and was
fearful he would be late for the cars
| would take il as great favor besides
paying you snys the former. what are
you loaded with said the Yankee
'D;ugs and Medicines said he. well,
guess III try TO ge, you ont, then, for I
am loaded with iombstones.' They were
seen travelling together after that. s9s5Hn
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CosT OF A WIFE IN NA.--Lieuten>
ant Cunningham an English officer re-
Gently in China, gives acurious statement
concerning certain matrimonial transae-
lions among the celestials. He SAYS
"When | was ul Hong Kong, the harbor
was often filled with gaily Dc cora,ed boats,
bringing young ladies from Canton, as a
mercantile speculation, for the purpose
Of procuring husbands. Those boats ar.
rived with drums and gongs beating, and
colors flying, generally coming al anchor
under my window. Tea.tables were soon
arranged, and the young ladies'. from
twenty 10 (Urly in number, arrived in their
amartesi rcke!s and ,rowsers, might be
seen endeavoring TO bewilch those visitors
who fucked 10 the boat. "a .r..-l .s.
The price generally speaking, averaged
from one 10 two hundred dollars. This
money was trans erred 10 the mother of
the young lady, due proportion being
deducted for the expenses of the voyage.
with commissions, Sc, upon The bargain.
| have known instances Of natives Of In.
dia becoming purchasers, but they were
only the rofuse Of cummunity. Upon
one one occasion a table servant, a native
.of Bengal, complained 10 me that he had
commissioned q friend Of his own, who
had gone TO Macao, with one hundred
dollars, all his savings, to buy him nice,
comely wife; but when she arrived, she
was too short, loo old, and by no means a
hundred dollar wife but scarcely a thirty
dollar one. Much to his grief, as we'll as
surprise, he only go; laughed at.''