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American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-03-22
THE NEW YEARS WISHES
by CARRIE SEYMOUR.

1t was New Years Eve. cold and win
dy', The gale blew fercely around the
corness Of the streets, sweeping through
q. crowded Broadway, bowling up the mar
row alleys and causing each pedestrian to
wrap his garments close around him..
In tho library OF large mansion on
Fifth Avenue, a gay group of girls was as
sembIed The room was furnished, with
all that wealth and taste could desire
Before the bright coal fire, which gave
light and warmth at the same time, those
gathered there little needed the tempest
without, but chatted verify on, regardless
of aught save themselves.
And this is New Years Eve,' said Ju
liz, the eldest, a tall, regal-looking girl
L wonder where we shall be one year
I. from tonight
= 'Oh, girls, girls, said Susie interrupt
ing, 'let each one tell what they most de-
sire for the next year, and one year from
tonight, lot US meet here, and relate the
fulfllment or disappointment of their
wish'
Agreed, agreed cried they all
Julia, you are the Oldest, you COM
mence.'
Task only for fame replied Julia. L
would like to be pcetess; to have my po-
ems admired by old and young; to hear
my praises sung from every tongue.
A., And would you be prfectly happy?' said
one.
Perfectly said the enthusiastic girl.
'As for me- said Susie, Il ask only for
love. and happy home of my own and
as she spoke, a rosy blush sutfused her
cheeks.
. We'll done. Susie, was the generalcry,
amid burst of laughter, you are sure to
have your wish, if Fred Wharton has his
way; we should be fortunate. ifthere was
as good prospect of our success
~ After little more of good natrfred rail-
lery, they called upon Ellen, a quiet, pleas
ant-looking girl.
4 would like, said she, 'to do my duty
to my fellow creatures; to teach the gospel
to the poor heathen.'
We'll, l have no such whimsical ideas
,ofduty,' said Lizzie. 4 would like to roam
the wide world Ger; to wander over the
classic ground ofItaly; to inhale the balmy
air of Ia belle France; to traverse good, old
England 1s A.
And I,,'cried Annie; desire wealth, un-
bounded wealth, and then | could have
everything
Everything but happiness, said Alice,
the last Of the group.
'Ohl but l would be happy, if ! hadall
the wealth ask for replied Annie. But
A -
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-03-22

THE IDLER.-The idle man is an annoy
ance--a nuisance. He is an intruder in
the busy thoroughfare of every day life.
He stands in our PATH He annoys busy
men. He makes them unhappy. He is
unit in society. He may have an in-
come to support him in idleness, or he
may sponge on his good-natured friends;
but in either case he is despised. Young
man do something in this busy, bustling,
wide-awake world! Move about for the
benefit of mankind, if not for yourself
Do not be idle. Gods law is, that by
the sweat of our brow we shall earn our
bread. that law is good one, and tie
bread we earn is sweet Do not be idle.
Minutes are to precious TO be squandered
thonghtlessly. Every man and every
woman, however exalted, or however
humble, can do good in this shot: life il
so inclined; therefore do not be lis.
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American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-03-22
EtGidn,! YVarun Her.

Adidnr harm Ter. No, no: bit. l
thought so. She's even lorelier than ey-
er, her cheek has notlost its color, nor her
eye its brilliancy. 1t dosn't hurt these
women to firt with them little after all
This was the soliloquy of tall, dark
looking man, as lie sat waiting for the
commencement Of an evenings entertain
ment at the opera, while lady entered
and passed TO a seat not far distant.
II didn't harm her. How do you know
it didI'I? You were not witness TO all
that passed in that Young heart VIXEN she
learned the painful truth that all those
fond words, those assiduous attentions,
which bad won her heart, were meaning
less and false. You saw not the crushing
weight of agony that came down on that
fair brow, when she awoke, as from a
dream TO consciousness, the shame of hay-
ing given her heart away unsolicited
Go, you know not of this deep sorrow
that crashed to the earth the bright sweet
bopesof trusting heart-nor how for
many weeks, aye, months, she wished for
death TO still its throbbings Nor knew
you Of the sweet peace thst came to her as
she prayed to God to give her strength TO
bear and overcome her unspoken grief
No, she told not Of all these things, al
though you well knew you taught her TO
love you, and then cast that love from you,
Us you would withered flower. No, she
told you notthis. But I tell you, base
man, as sure as there is God in heaven,
so surely shallhe visit you with a judg-
ment for this great sorrow which you have
brought to that confding heart. / d:dn't
Laraa Her. did it?
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-03-22

SOLDERING WITH THE GILDISo Orr
Here are careless, daring sort If sentences
from an officer in tie Crimea; bu: <hcy
have meaning for those who encourage
the military spirit, and delightin holiday
psradcs; without thinking TO what tLey
may lead-what is war foI which they are
preparing:
We are out her "soldiering with the
gliding o. and many Young gentleman
would be forever cured OF his love ofarins
il he could but see one days fighting, and
have one days parade of the men who Go
it. Fortunate it is that we have youth
on whom to rely. and that there are in old
England men .'who delight in war" and
WHO will be ready to incur privation dan
ger and death at her summons. As to
! youHg ladies suffering with The scarlet fo
vcr,"-.Le pupils Of the IL. Z. L." school.
whoa forever tLnkingof heroes and
champions. "of crowDing conqGetors'
brows with flowers" and wishing for
"Arab steeds and falchions brioht''-if
they could but for one inst snt have stood
beside me and gnzed into one of The pi.s
where some dirty "elods Of the valley"
all covered with scarlet mud blue cloth.
with lace and bioidery. and blood, weio
lying side hy side, and staiirg up TO Leav-
en- with their sighless otbs as thcy were
about to be consigned 10 the worms. tlay
would feel tke horrors ofilrir hero woi-
ship, and would join in prayer for the ad-
vent of that day-if cemeit ever may
when war sliall be no more, and VIXEN tho
shedding Of blood shall cease.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-03-22
The Personal Appearance # our Saviour.


Jesus Christ is described by Lentulus, a
contemporary, as tall, well-proportoned
man, straight in stature, of nearly six feet
in height; his hair was of the color of new
wine from the roots to the ears, and from
thence to the shoulders it curled, and fell
down to the lowest part of them; upon the
crown Of his head it parted in two after
the manner of the Nazarenes; his forehead
was fiat and fair; his eyes were gray, large
and extremely lively; his nose and mouth
were well proporiioned; his face was nei-
tier round orsharp, resembling his moth
er's and was adorned with vely graceful
vermllion; his beard was thick and forked,
and of the color of his bair,which he wore
long, the scissors having never been used
upon his head, nor had the hand of any
one touched him, except that of his moth
er when he was a child; his neck was not
stiff nor his carriage proud; he stopped
little with his head; his hands were large
and spreading, and his arms were very
beautiful; there was an air of serenity in
his countenance, which attracted at once
the love and reverence of all behoders; in
his reproofs he was terrible, but in his ex-
hortations amiable and courteous; he was
never seen to laugh, but often observed to
weep, gravity prudence, meekness, and
clemency were strongly depicted in his
countenance, and be was considered the
handsomest man in existence. Boston
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American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-03-22

l WILL.--There are no two words in
the English language which stand out in
bold reliof-like kings upon a chequer
board-to so great an extent (says pop
ular writer, as the words 1 will There
is strength, depth.and soIidity-decision,
confdence,and power determination, ,vig-
or and individuality in the round ringing
tone which characterizes its delivery! 1t
talks to you of triumphs over difficulties
of victory in the face Of discouragement--
ofwill to promise, and strength to per-
form-of lofty and daring enterprise-of
unfettered aspirations, and of the thou
sand and one impulses by which man
masters impediments in the way ofpro-
gression.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-03-22

MOTHER AT HoME.-It has been clo-
quently and truly said, that ii Christianity
we're compelled to fee from the mansions
of the great. the academies of philoso-
pliers, the halls of legislators or the
throngs of busy men, we should find her
last retreat with women at the fireside.- =
Her last audience would be the children
gathering around the knee of mother;
the last sacrifice, the secret prayer, es-
Gaping in silence from her lips, and
heard, perhaps, only at the throne OF
God. N+t3 u
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-03-22
ESTABLISHED In 1926
MANNERs.

Never 90 upor down stairs, or about tie
house Ike trotting horse; step lightly,
quickly and orderly.
Never drag or silp-sbod. with yoar shoes
united or down at tie heel
Never enter house or q parlor with
your boS;s ETfgfnhahd nSusi, or Sit so1rsri
with your Lat or cap on, bar room fash
ion.
Be polite, modest and respectful to ev-
cry one, especially to your superiors.--
Charity vaunieth not itself pnseemingly,
seeketh not Iyer own.' What more unlove-
ly. and painfully disgusting than TO see a
youth, mere STRIPPING, assume an air Of
self-imporlance aud disiespert towards his
equals Or suPeriors.
Never jerk. twilcb. or slam doors. or
window shutters. or bring them too vio-
lenhy. Be cautious and gentle in al your
movements.
Never be elowuish or monkeyisb! Scme
rude, indecent boys Seem to pride them
selves in buiionery or drollery. in low, vul-
gar trirks, antic gestures. foolish jestins.
and odd expressions. This may excl"
the laughter Of fools; but every one Of
good common sence must leok upon such
behavior with disgust and abhorFence!-
And every youth, thus acting the buGoon
or mimic, lowers himself in tie estimation
of the wise and the good.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-03-22
Thc Poor or ,l,e word.

Gods ways are not as the ways OF men
They often seem inexplicable 10 tho hu-
man mind. None are more so than those
which concern his choice as to the oh
jects of his favor. He selects, as p gener-
al thing, not tie rich of the world, but
the pool; no, the noble and the mighty.
but the humble and the weak. Moses was
the son ola poor Leviie- Gideon was
thrasher-DaSid was shepherd boy
Amos was herdsman-lheapesi were
Ignorant and unlearned." The reform
er, Zwingle, emerged from shepherds
hut among the Alps. Jelancthon, tho
great theologian of the ReforpaIion, wa,
a workman in an armoTer's shop. Martha
Luther was tie child ofa poor miner.
Carey, who originated the plan of trans
lating the Bible into the language of tie
millions of IIindostan. was shoemaker in
Northampton DR.. Morrison, who trans
lated the Bible into the Chinese language,
was a last maker in Newcastle. DIR. Milne
was herd boy in AherdeOoshire. DR..
Adam Clarke was the child of Irish cot
ters. John Foster was weaver; Andrew
Fuller was farm -serIa ant. VIM. Jay, OF
Bath, was herdsman; and tie present
Archbishop of York is the son OF a draper.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-03-22

KINDNESS. Would it not please you to
pick up a string of pearls, drops Of gold,
diamonds and precious stones, as you pass
along the streets? 1t would make you feel
happy for a month to come. Such hap
piness you can give to others. How, do
YOU ask? By dropping sweet words, kind
remarks and pleasant smiles, as you pass
along. These are true pearls and precious
stones which can never be lost; of which
none can deprive you. Speak to that or
phan child; see the diamonds drop from
her cheeks. Take the hand of that friend
less boy; bright pearls flash in his eyes
Smile on the sad and detected; JOY diff
fuses his cheek more brilliant than the most
precious stones. By the way side, mid
the city's din, and at the fireside of the
poor, drop words and smiles to cheer and
bless. You will feel happier when resting
upon your pillow at the close Of the day,
than ifyou had pickeda score of perishing
diamonds. The latter fade and crumble
Ia time; the former grow brighter with
age, and produce happier reflections for
ever.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-03-22

Beware of all the malignant passions.
They are great foes to grace. Envy is dew
ilish. Hatred is mnrderous.. Wrath is
cruel. Even peeyishness destroys equa-
nimity, and then connected thought is i'm
possible. Gods Spirit is a dove, not a
bird of prey. He flies from noise and
strife. Hewho ruleth not his own spirit
will be ruled by an evil spirit.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-03-22

Our WIVES AND DAuGHrERs.-Thee ed
itor of the Newburyport Union-whois is a
woman-speaking of the alleged eztrava-
gance of wives and daughters, says that
greater part OF it arises from their being
kept in ignorance Of business affairs. Was
it the habit Of men to interest their wives
and families in the details OF the day book
and ledger, she thinks we should hear
much less talk about unreasonable expen-
ditures. "But if men viii persist in treat
ingwomen as fools or children. they must
expect them to act accardingly. Did any
one ever know ola woman urging gherhus-
band into unnecessary expenses who was
thoroughly acquainted with his slesources,
and made a confident Of in all his business
matters?' We do not believe the world
can produce an instance. Let business
men try the experiment of making their
wives and daughters the confidential clerks
ESQ far as knowledge isconcerned } oftheir
establishments, and we should hear no
more lamentations about $500 shawls and
$4,000 parties.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-03-22

BE Horace Greeley editor Of the New
York Tribune, in letter TO the Christian
Ambassador. New York Uniyersalist pa
per, thus delivers himself of his personal
religious views:
| have for thirty years earnestly hoped
and believed that our Father in heaven
will. in lis own good time, bring the
whole human race into state of willing
and perfect reconciliation TO himself and
obediance to his laws, consequently one of
complete and unending happiness. Butas
to the time when and the means whereby
this is to be attained have no immovable
conviction though my views have general
" accorded nearly with those held by tho
Unitarian Restorationists. In other words,
believe that the moral character formed
in this life will be that in which we shall
awake in the life to come. and that many
die so deeply stained and tainted by lives
oftransgression and drpravity that a tedi-
Gus and painful discipline must precede and
prepare for their admission to the realms OF
eternal purity and bliss.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-03-22

CRIB BIrrNe.--A correspondent OF tie
Boston Caliivator thinks, arises from 2
disoriered state of the stomach and loss OF
appetite. He recomends mixture Of sab
and ashes--one part Of the former to four
Of the latter.
/ Do not for one repulsefcrget the purpose
you resolved 10 effect.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-03-22

How TO RUIN soN.-1st. Let him have
his own way.
Cd. Allow him to have free use ofmon-
ey.
3. Permit him to roam where he pleas
es on the Sabbath.
4th. Give him full access to unprinci-
pied company.
9Th. Call him to no account for his eve
nings.
6th. Furnishhim with nostated employ
meht.
Pursue either of these ways, and you
will experience marvellous dcliverance,
or will have to mourn over debased and
ruined son. Thousands have realized the
sadresults, and have gone to the grave
mourning.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-03-22
eit UDr.ry.t.

"Sit upright! sit upright, my soni" said
lady TO her son, George, who had form
ed wretched habit of bending whenever
he sat down to read. His mother had
told bin that he could not breathe right
unless he sat upright. BUTT was no use;
bend over he would, in spite Of all his moth
er could say.
''Sit upright, Master George!" cried his
teacher, as George bent over his copy
book a. school. "If you don't sit upright
like Master Charles, you will ruin your
health, and possibly die of consumption ;"
This startled Master George. He did
not want to die, and he felt alarmed. So
after school he said to his teacher, "Please,
sir explain to me how bending over when
sit can cause me to have the consump-
tion?'
"That / will, George," replied his teach
er, with cordial smile. There is an
element in the air called oxygen, whichis
necessary to make your blood circulate,
and to help it purify itself by throwing off
what is called its carbon. Whenyou stoop
you cannot take in a sufficient quantity of
air to accomplish these purposes; hence,
the blood remains bad, and the air cells in
your lungs inhame. The cough comes on.
Next, the lungs uloerate, andthen you die.
Give the lungs room to inspire plenty Of
air, and you will not be injured by study.
Do you understand the matter now
George?"
81 think do, sir, and viii try to sit
upright hereafter" said George.
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oFFIcE-oId Public Bnildlng Southeast corner o
the Public Square.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-06-17

Desed, as II SILL 10, OF the best working talent knowa
% the ration; bat the time ia not far distant when
sAe crisis itself will point out the men equal TO its
exissncies, and resolvs TO substitute logical Sc
ausnces Of events for the fancies idssyncracies
Of the present ruling CASTE II is, perhaps, for.
innate thing for England that the history Of late
the advent Of these men; that they are beforehand
invited to take their seats In the national couu Ills,
and that that which could otherwise only be effected
by asanguinary revolution will be accepted By all
classes rs an unavoidable necessity. In tets respect
ME present war, though &C ,om panisd by the most
hiahtfnl disasters and loss Of life, may prove the
signal Of general advance in the science Of
which follow in the train Of more tumutuous
Aehievmonts. The whole series Of revolutions,
With Al their digressions and extrav aganses, from
ssssd state Of the bodies pShtc in Europe bu. she
men who rosa to the surface were not the physcisns
espable Of ministering the proper remedies. They
were themselves infected by the malady, and
However, has been made in advance-the quscks
lave been put down on the popular side; the pro-
Jsrss. Of the war win probably put d,wn the
quacks on the other side.
TIE French on the Tchernsya, are the fruitful
meme OF congratuatory effusions In the British
press. Inc French papers are less enthusiastic On
ne uc]ecs and more cautious in their prognostIca
more experience In the science OF war than the
EseiisA, and, above all, they have bstter appre-
eiation OF their enemies Bat thu Russians,
are not che chief obstacle to the provress
Of the allied armies. The geographical position.
soil and climate of the Crimes are far mora tnr astan
ing, and may yet prove more destructive TO Eaglis1
nan, Frencnmen, Sardiuian and Turk than All the
msrderous weapons drawn from the arsenas OF
Sebastopol. The absence Of pure water under a
burning sun must inevitably breed disease; though
e is but reasonable to suppose that the R1ssisns
thf mselves, and especially the natives OF colder
feglons VIII not be exempt from similar suffsrings.
Cnolefa has already made its temperance 10 the
camp, and the plague may, In the end, carry of
ssose whom the cholera has spared. With these
snmes 10 prospect, IL is but natural that both
Armies should be pushing forward for some signal
ecbievement 1t is almost impossible that "a q
deadly struggle for victory, more men should per.
lsh By the sword than are doomed to die from
disesss, thirst and exhaustion. IL will, indeed. he
fortunate If the plsgne does nst spread ali over
Europe; considering that the very centre Of that
sarful sccurge has become the raIlying point Of ali
20 armies, and shat while reinforcsmenk are goiug
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-06-17

Already persons with strong sisht had recorrised
TOE Emperor on the deck OF the Sasvernsie Zyvcsda
me star Of the North. His Majesty received "a
kesech, himself expressing the intention 70 remain
on board the veeBel until the cexs day. The MO n
being come, magical illumination lighted no The
Az BoWroun they Tad accumulated great mass Of
bituminous matter, wbioh sired blue light On tse
DeiShbo II & shores. Tho Whole OF Kertch--iss
Streets its edfices, it's hAtQrical mountA n-shn,e
with lcrg lines Of light, which, rannlng througs
ne peighbofng villages, finally joined shse Of the
Quarantine. One would here have said that II was
city 81 two leagues In length, of which an iumena a.
line OF light, that OF the quay, marked the llmits
OF TIE land, and Elected itself IN the waters, The
entire city resounded with the noise u festvitv
great European capital could not have dons bstssr
The he xt morning, ut the point Of day. tbs muI
Wude was already at It's post, vhsa the Emperor
lar ded on the shore. The moment was so.emr, aud
nothing could be more picturesque than that i'm
me nee crosd covering the port and its spproc es
All were there, with tbs same heert asd mind.
Inc hasiars represented authority aud the public
offctr; the Jews wore their hapdsomess black ro-
bes; sld the Tsftsrs already prepafea for the win.
ter grouped themselves sroutd covered with their
sheepskn coats. In tho midst Of this xroup Won
mig ht have seen the Greek women, with their rare
beauty, and the Russian ladies' whoss native La.
gosse ~. s :. p neeGmi 70 near 70 psre.ive that yoa
powerful Of ali geographies-mads one single nation
Of oil feminine nations.
The Emperor landed in the midst Of Ioud accsa
ms'iors, and the Grand Duke, heir 70 the throne,
aJded with him. immediately, caYrisges which
he'd been prepared beforehand, conducted the illus.
tfioUs guests 10 the church, where the cite of the
society were assembled, TO render thanks to Heaven
From the church the imperial co,ffge proceeded to
me museum and the new buildings, amongst which
must be mentioned monumental church, in a
beautiful Greek style, on which Is inscsibsd In
latin, Rtddifs Del Dso, ct CGsnr,s C9sa,i The
emperor afterwards honored With his presence The