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GREENyILLE, s G.: FRIDAY MORNING. AUGUST Il 1854 -


1T is so hard to disappoint poor Ella she
SAID as she wiped the tears from her eyes,
and slowly turning towards her own home.
L could bear all the rest. But thank God,
have wronged no one. will trust in Him.
lie will provide .. -.. -....
AT this moment,a hand was laid upon
her shoulder, and Her little parcel was held
before her.
Here is what you purchased, good wo-
man, and here is another quarter for you
an honest one believe
God bless you, sir, whoever you may be!'
was the reply; and then with sudden burst
OF feeling, the grateful woman added 80"
U my poor Ella. She will yet have her
lemonade. Excuse me, sir, but toiled so
many weary hours to procure those lemons
and the sugar for my sick child, and then to
he disappointed after all. 1t almost broke
my heart
Here is something to buy Ella some more
lemons said the young man slipped anoth-
er piece Of money into her hand.
And with kind good evening, he walked
away, well satisfied with the little incident
which had occurred, and with a secret reso-
luton ifanothcr counterfeit came into his
way to abandon his motto of keep it NOV
ing and remember, that no one could know
where it would stop.
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3 efhany apo the Tomb of
y azafus.

The village of Bethany was the favored
place to which our Savior frequently resof-
ted. Situated in a retired spot near the
base of the mount of Olives on its southeas-
tern side, with little valley below, and the
mountain rising gently bedind it, and sur
rounded with groves of fig trees, olives, and
oaks, it had special attractions both in its
seclusion for a serious and contemplative
mind. Here dwelt the family of Lazarus
and his sisters, whom "Jesus loved" and in
whose company he found confidence and
sympathy suited to his social nature
What the precise appearance of Bethany
was IN the time Of the Savior, it may be diff
led by the inhabitants Lazarich or the place
of Lazarus, containing about forty houses, in
habited chiefly by Arabs, who support them
selves by cultivating small olive gardens, or
by feeding their flocks on the neighboring
hills. In this village was performed one of
the Savior's miracles, the raising of Lazarus
from the dead-the last miracle, l believe,
that is recorded as being performed by him.
The tomb of Lazarus, in which he was placed
after his death and from which he was call
ed by the Savior's voice, is still shown to
the traveller. We descended into this tomb
over flight of steep and narrow steps which
terminate at the depth of eighteen or twenty
feet in a dark sepulchral chamber excavated
in rock. Early tradition, older than the
time of Eusebius, assigns this as the tomb in
which Lazarus was buried, and from which
he was raised; and the incidents of the place,
seem to favor the traditional opinion. >.
AS l stood near the tomb of Lazarus, and
as went in silence through this small but
memorable place, l felt but little disposition
AS indeed l had but little strength for any
such thing-for geographical and other in
quiries! but my soul was full and my affec-
tons meditated. The heart fed on the food
of memory. 1t was here, said, that the
Savior often came. l looked behind me
and upward, and saw the near and more
solitary path by which he was accustomed
to cross the summit of Olivet. 1t was here
that he composed and rested his weary spir-
it in the bosom Of a beloved family; 1t
was here that Martha received him into her
house," and Mary her sister, "sat at his feet"
and listened to his teaching, and chose that
good part which could not be taken away.
The walls oftheir humble mansion had crum-
bled, but the ground stood, and memory
clang to the soil. The earth upon which I
looked had been trodden by Him, to whom
Divine grace and the experience of Gods
goodness and truth had taught me to give
my own affections. And now a new link
of union seemed to be established between
those affections and their great and divine
object. He seemed nearer than ever. 1t
was a scene and an hour never to be forgot.
ten.
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5rlntrh pnttrg.
Ear mefs' Girls.


tTpin the early morning, Just at the peep of day,
Straining the milk in the dairy, turning the cows
'.'H away,
Sweeping up the floor in the kitchen, making the
aifr,., beds up stairs, .s....... N.-
Washing the breakfast dishes dusting the parlor
chairs II. .. a
Brushing the crumbs from the pantry, hunting
for eggs at the barn,
Cleaning the turnips for dinner spinning the cot
ton yarn, t -. - ...
Spreading the whitening linen down on the bush
~ es below, "'
Ransacking every meadow where the red straw
sft berries grow. n.a ...,.-......
Searching the ''fixins' for Sunday, churning the
l snowy cream, a"..-', 's.. -.
Rinsing the pals aud straner down in the ruu-
ming stream, . H.
Feeding the geese aud turkeys. making the pump
kin pies,
Jogging the little ones cradle, driving away the
Grace in every motion, music in every tone,
Beauty Of form and feature thousands might COW
la ct to own, .... ... ..a...
Checks that rival spring roses, teeth the whitest
One of these country maids is worth q score of
-f' city girls.
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+ otofs Of the Guano Ifaos!

WE have received full information Of the
horrors reported to be in course of prepetra-
ton in connection with the guano trade, at
the Chincha Islands. 1t is picked up and
wheeled to the Shoots it appears by con-
tract. The contractor has imported China
men for this work, near six hundred of whom
are now on these islands. They are hired
for five years, at the rate of S4S per annuIn.
They commence work in the morning as.
soon as they can see to work. They have
five tons of guano to dig and wheel to tho
distance of over one eighth Of mile It is
ALL or nearly ali, so hard that it mas TO be
picked up, and if they do not accomplish
these,fiye tons by five o'clock p M, they are
flogged with raw hide whips, some five feet
long, receiving one dozen stripes, each of
which starts the blood; they then are driy-
has very bad effect upon them, swelling
their legs, feet and hands. Notwithstand-
ing all these, however, if they can get along
they are complied to finish their task
Our informant says:-"I have known as
many as thirty fogged in one day. They
have no Sunday allowed, with exception Of
one in year, the same work going on, on
Sunday rs during the rest of the week.
The consequence of this i'll treatment is
suicide in various FERNS, such IS leaping
from the rocks one hapdred feet high, cut
ting their throats, aud burying themselves
alive. The last has actually been the case,
to my knowledge. One morning three
were found who had buried themselves
two were dead andaon alive The last rc-
covered to prolong his miserable existence
for short time" Ii is time that the voice Of
civilization throughout theworld was heard
in denunciation of such horrors as these.
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NO. Is.

unsexed harpy would have taken possession
Of her, and after her youth, beauty and
health had fled away, she would have died
in the hospital bed Of some loathsome dis
ease, and her grave would have been the
dissecting table at Clamart.
"There more things in Heaven and earth. Ho-
ratio, -.
Than is dreamed Of in your philosophy"
And believe me, this thing of "luck " is of
them. 3d.. ...o..a
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81 5turq tuu uftrn Grue.
J ne J DO Shilling Piece
DY MRS. 8. p. DOUGHTY.

There it lay-as bright and shining as any
Of its brethren, and to merely casual observ-
er, rs we'll entitled to the name it bore. And
an easily discovered one besides. When or
where it was made-by whom-or for what
purpose, we know not. AT the time when
we introduce it to our reader, it was with q
quantity of other small change safely en-
closed in the hand of young man who ac-
companied by a friend, sprang lightly from
the steps of an omnibus, and took his way to
the business part of the city. s.s..-
Nothing more provoking he exclaimed,
than being obliged to change bill in an
omnibus. The driver always grumbles, and
rightly enough, too, for the passengers are
annoyed by the detention,and the unfortu-
nate individual who has forgotten to supply
himself with sixpence, runs the risk of re-
ceiving half dozen bad sixpenses or shik
hngs simply because he has not brass enough
to keep dozen people waiting while he looks
at his change. And here is case in point
just look at this quarter. AS complete a
counterfeit as you often meet with
1T is indeed returned the friend. sSho'd
you know the driver If You met him again p
'NotI. He is but one among thousand.
Let him go, | will get rid of it. No fear of
my being loser
Il threw its counterpart into the river this
morning, Harry ..
And whyi Push it about. II is worth
twenty-five cents as long as you can get that
for il, U
Possibly, but the question is where will
1T stopi In whose hand will it become val
nless2 Perchance in those of the widow or
the orphan"
'Pshaw, Dick. You are too deep into
these things. Take care of number one in
the first place Countefeit money will be
passed.
But Twill not be the one to pass it,
Take my advice, and put the quarter where
none viii find it.
4 shall certainly rid myself of it as soon
as possibls,' was the equivocal reply, and
the friends parted for the day.
Ten minutes after, the glittering quarter,
was with q quantity Of other loose change
swept carelessly from the counter of well
known cigar ,store, and safely deposited in
the drawer below, while -its previous own
or, ieisurely placed four prime cigars in his
cose, and well satisfied with the exchange
proceeded on his walk. In was matter Of
too little importance to cause anything more
than momentary feeling of yexationin the
retailer Of fine cigars and best chewing to-
bacco when the trick was discovered. Itwas
only 10 keep it moving, and no one need be
loser. So it was passed of upon the first
shortsighted customer, and he in his turn
still deeEned it best 10 keep It moving, and
in settling an account at his tailor's threw it
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Self { oucation.

DENJAMIN FRANKLIN was q selfeducated
man. So was Benjamin West; the one
among the most distinguished philosophers,
the other among the best painters the world
ever saw. Each had good teacher because
he taught himself Both had a better teach
er daily, because both were advancing daily
in knowledge and in the art of acquiring it.
Baron Cuvier was also a self-made man.
He was at all times under good teacher,
because he was always taught by Baron Gu
vler. lie, more than any other man, per-
haps than all other men before him, brought
to light the hidden treasures of the earth.-
lie not only examined and arranged the
mineral productions of our globe, but ascer-
tanned that hundreds, and even thousands of
different species of animals, once living, mo-
wing in the water and upon land, now form
rocks, ledges, and even mountains. Cuvier
thought, however, that he owed n constant
debt of gratitude to his mother for his knowl-
edge, because, when small child, she en-
couraged him in linear drawing, which was
of the utmost service in his pursuit. To the
same encouragement the world is, of course.
indebted for the knowledge diffused by Gu
vier among nations.
Sir Humphrey Davy, by self instruction. ;
made more brilliant and more important dis
coyeries in chemical science, than any one
who preceded or followed him Farmers
mechanics, house-keepers, and many others
are now enjoying the benefits of his labors.
Eihu Burritt by self-instruction, had ac-
quired, at the age of thirty years, fifty Ian
guages; and that, too, while working over
the forge and anvil, from six to twelve hours
daily.
The late DIR. Bowditch taught himself, un-
til he exceeded all who had gone before him
in mathematical science.
Roger Sherman, whose name will descend
to posterity as one of the ablest statesmen,
and brightest ornaments of the American
Congress, taught himself while working on
his shoe bench.
George Washington was selfmade man.
His name will fill all future ages with rever-
ence.
Hosts of Others, who, in former ages mov-
ed the intellectual and moral world also
those who now move and elevate themselves.
Such must be the fact in all future ages.
Every child is his own teacher lie teach
es himself things; and everything coming
under his observation-aniInals, vegetables,
minerals, tools, and operations of farmers,
mechanics and neutrality-suspicious. and
art. He teaches himself by seeing, hearing,
tasting, smelling, feeling, talking, handling,
using and comparing things and their oper-
ations with each other, also cause with cf-
feet Every child of common talents can
'fearn a language before he is three or four
years of age. Many thousand children, now
in our country, not over five years, speak flu.
emily two languages-the English and Ger
mans
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BExUry.-Let me see female possessing
the beauty of a meek and modest department
---of an eye that bespeaks intelligence and
purity within--ofthe lips that speak no guile
let me see in her kind and benevolent
disposition--a heart that can sympathise
with distress-and 1 will never ask for the
beauty that dwells in "ruBy lips" or Glowing
tresses," or Snowy hands" or the forty other
ct ceferas upon which our poets have harped
for so many ages. These fade, when touch
ed by the hand of Time, but those ever endur-
ing qualities of the heart shall outlive the
reign of Time, and grow brighter and fresh
er, as the ages Of Eternity roll away.
IL go through my work." as the needle
said to the boy. "But not till you're hard
pushed" as the idle boy said to the needle
Force OF HABir--Squeczing into tight
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-06-22

DYsENTERy.-The following tesim onial
from Scion Robinson, of New York, may
be Of in,eres, TO our citizens at This time,
when dysentery and other kindred diseases
are said 10 be, to some extent, prevalent.
The worst case Of cholera morbus dys-
EMERY and fux that ! ever saw, have re-
peatedly cured in few minutes, by strong
tea made of The bark Of the sweet gum
taken green from the tree is The BEST
Steep handful to pint of water, until The
liquid is like good coffee. Drink i. clear;
or sweesen with loaf sugar, or add q wine
glass Of good brandy, if The shock is severe.
If no. infallible, it is remarkable in its ef-
iec,s, and we'll worth being tried, and known
10 every family.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-06-22

ny frantic bound, as suddenly, iaaeased

ny frantic bound, as suddenly, iac4eased
the distance between them.
"Good :" said The doctor, che lost TWEEN
" Tee. and more by that shout; repea. the
dose, Joe try II again" $50
"Ha--y!" shouted Joe and shay ~
the di'mslly prolonged echo came back to
h'm; the ghost was plainly dropping behind
A, that critical moment Joe knew that the
bridge was no. fifty Yards ahead. Another
eildri:eh shout end desperate plunge-'he
doctnr was s,raining his eyes for another
fl sh, and Joe's blood warming up into tri-
umph a, the thought of beating ghos. on
horse-rsce of his own making-when
jus, as stride or two would have hurl-
ed them on the bridge, and decided the
contest, glare Of ligh, and a crash brok e
directly over them = the light-horseman
shot past in the blaze - the mare shyed
and stood siiIl-.he doctor flew over her
head, down the bank, and Joe Deaderou,,
after retaining his sea, for single moment,
recled in The saddle, and fell heavily TO the
earth.
The morning sun was above the horizon,
and the birds were singing cheerily on the
bouehs. when d farmer, coming down the
road on his wagon, discovered Joe still
lying in the mud and the mare feeding by
The fence. While staring q, this unwanted
sight, with visions of zoo, pads and bunder-
buses fitting in his brain, the man was
hsiled by the doctor, who he'd managed
TO crawl upon the bridge, bu. was too Sc
verely bruised by his involuntary summer
sci to move step further. Joe was, with
difficulty, awakened from his long swoon,
and The woplaced in the wagon, aud driv-
en- back to the village, which wac speedily
agape with wild Joe's wondfous tale. 10
spite Of the Doctors hints, he persisted in
spreading the whole truth. Soolh 10 say,
the story flew far and wide, until, as the
doctor had anticipated, after the ninth day
the public fever had aba,ed and q reaction
took place. 10 fact, many in the township,
not excluding the doctor at the other end OF
The valley, did no. hesitate to avow their
private belief that the ghos. was Ill stuff
what sort of stuff was not distinctly set
forth; but j. was slyly limited that the
race crosse out of Joe's and Doctors exube-
ran, joy a, the recen, success Of their pol
iiicaI schemes. One fact, however, must,
not be forgotten. A stone jng, full Of the
hosts best brandy vine, the lost stake, was
duly deposited by Joe upon The bridge, al
the hour appointed, and The nesi morning 1t
Uas gone.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-06-22

BALTIMORE g. PoToMAc RAILROAD
We again take up this much-talked of pro-
ject, (says the Marlboro Gazette,) for the
purpose of recording some action taken
by the Fredericksburg and Richmcnd Road
in reference 10 the matter. The S,ockhol-
ders have passed resolution stating that it
is desirable that a continuous connexion by
railroad be made between that Road and
Washington city, or direct connection be-
tween the terminus at Acquia creek and
Baltimore. A committee on The subject
was appointed, and the directors were su-
.horized to have route surveyed.
The annual repor, Of the Directors Of
that Road shows that its receipts for the pas,
year amounted to S263,441, and its expen-
di,ures to S133, 921; thus showing that,
even with its present limited capacity, i,
pays handsome dividend. 1.-THE Road be
extended TO Baltimore j. will beyond doubt
pay better than any other Road in the u
MON.
We give place to the above data in The
earnes hope that they will excite attention
10 the importance Of early action in the
premises. I he Baltimore and Ohio Com
pany is anxious that the Frederick sburg
Road be connected with their route, q. or
near Washington. The Fredericksburg
Company prefers to connect with the Bal
timore and Potomac route, because II is the
cheapest, and by far the most expeditions
route But unless some early action be
taken by the commissioners Of The Poto-
mac Road, there is little doubt that the
Virginia company will be induced TO make
an arrangement. with the Bait. and Ohio
Company. II this be done there is no pro-
bsbiIhy of building our Road, because we
shall then lose the promised subscription
of 100000 from the Fredericksburg COM
pany.
We do not deem il necessary to enlarge
on this subject. We merely call attention
to il, and we hope tina. the Commissioners
appointed by the Act of Incorporation will
a. once have a meeting. and decide upon
plan of operations. A few weeks delay
may DO fatal to project which is Of the
utmost importance TO our section of the
State; and if The present opportunity be
lost, we may never have such another.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-06-22

CHoLERA.-This disease appears to be
lurking abou, in different parts of the coun-
try, but whether j. is to prevail extensively
this season, and if so, where, is as ye, unde-
veloped. More or less cases have occurred
in Nashville, 81. Louis, New Otleans, New
Y ork, Brooklyn, Boston, CbarIes,own,
Providence, and various other places but
thus far they have been few in number, and
have excited bu, little attention. 1t is, how
ever, TO be noted that the warm season which
appears most favorable 10 its propsg alton,
has but just commenced. The disease will
therefore have ample scope as to lime be-
fore the cold weather sets in.
TO prevent the introduction Of this fatal
disease into our village, we would caution
our friends and neighbors TO examine close
ly their premises and see that every
thing often is at once removed and ss
the disease is supposed to be atmospheric,
particular attention should be paid 10 the
use of such agents as will keep the al
mosphere in wholesome condition. For
this purpose we believe there is nothing
cheaper or more eflicacious than lime.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-06-22

To REsuscITATE Persons WHEN
STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.-The Albany At
las says this is the season when deaths from
this SO urce occur, and few, who do no
look to the summary, know how many
there are. Ia all cases where persons are
struck down by lightning. use cold water
upon the body for hours, don's be discour-
sged il immediate success is not attained
but persevere, and if after three or four
hours drenching, animation is not restored
add salt TO the water and continue The
showering, which is rendered colder by The
saline; then administer The douche on The
head and along The spinal column. Persons
who have fallen under stroke Of Ightning,
when alone, have recovered in the rain, and
Mr.. Merriam, the weather sophs,, relates a
case where victim was recalled TO life by
daehing cold water on bin, several hours
sl,cr apparent death.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-06-22

A SAD lNciDENr.-Lsst winter gentle
manly and we'll educated Englisbman ar
rived in Philadelphia with his lille son,
and having hired furnished house, SEN,
to England for the rest of bis family. Soon
after, a letter came from his wife, saying
they would take passage in the Steamer
City Of Manchester. Subsequently, anoth
er letter came stating that she had no! been
able 10 make her arrangements in time to
sail in the Manchester. but lhs, she should
certainly sail in the City of Glasgow
Some time after this, letters came which she
had mailed at the time of embsrking in this
ship, and now he was unspeakably happy
with the almost certainty OF seeing his
wife and children in few days But alas,
day after day and m nth after month elops-
Ell, without any appearance of The slcamer.
Daily could he be seen at the steamers
wha'( until all hope had fed and now il
is stated he,is in a Iunasic asyIum-a rau.
ing maniac.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-06-22

A TEMPERANCE MEETING was held al
Annapolis on The 18th inst, to carry GU!
the recommendation of the Committee OF
the Worlds Temperance Convention, and
accordingly the following Memorial was
prepared and signed by persons present:
We the subscribers, Citizens Of the State
Of Msrylsnd, residing in Anne Arundel
County, do hereby petition the Congress
of The United States,
lst. TO pass Law to prohibit the spirit
ration in the navy of the United States.
I'd. To pass Law to proven. the keep
ing Of Post Offices or any other public
office Of the Unhed States, in any tenement
where intoxicating liquor is sold.
Sd. To prohibit the sale of intoxicating
liquors as a beverage in the Dsrc. of Col
umbia, majority of the voters therein
having been ascertained TO be opposed to
such sale.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-06-22

We are pleased TO learn that our County
Commissioners are about to have a Bridge
erected across Ma,hwoman Run, where the
road leading from PORT Tobacco to ely
mont crosses tina, stream. Notice is given
in this paper for meeting of the Commits
sioners, at the Run, on the 10Th of July
next, to which, all persons DESTROYS of Sc
curing the contract for the work would do
we'll to give attention. On accoun, Of the
changes which are rapidly taking place in
the run a, the poin. referred to, there seems
to be absolute necessity that the Commits
sioners should at once do something to pre-
vent dts becoming impossible, which is al
most certain 10 be the case If left unatien-
ded 10 until the season Of rain and food
comes on.