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Poor Boys College.

The Printing Office has indeed proved
better College TO many poor boy. has grad
ua,ed more useful and conspicuous members
OF society, has brought more intellect and
turned i; into practical, useful channels, ava
kened more mind, generated more active
aud elevated thought, Than many Of the lit
erary colleges OF the country. How many d
Ounce has passed through theso colleges
with no tangible proof Of fitness other than
his inanimaie price Of, parchment himself,
If possible, more inanimate than his leather
diploma. There is something in the very
atmosphere of a printing Office calculated to
awaken The minds and inspire thirst fot
knowledge. A boy who commences in
such school, will have his talents and
ideas brought out; if he has no mind TO draw
out the body. itself will be driven out.-Nsv
York Globe,
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er seiif any more pdsseUsefs 70 CcHuecsscw
on the Sabbath; they might send driver
with them, for he would see them-'blowed'
before they would catch him in another
such scrape.
Abou. the last prosecution which we had
in Danbury for violation Of the Sabbath,
was in the summer ot 1925. There was a
drough: that season, The grass was wiiher-
ed, the ground was parched, all vegetation
was seriously injured, and the streams far
and near were partially or wholly dried up.
As there were no steam mills in lhose days,
at least in that vicinity, our people found il
difficult 10 get sufficient grain ground for
domestic purposes without sending great
distances. Our local mills were crammed
with the 'grists' OF all The neighborhood
awaiting their turn 10 be converted into
flour or meal. Finally 1t commenced rain.
ing on Saturday night, and continued all
day Sunday. OF course, everybody was de-
lighted. Families who were almost placed
upon an allowance of bread, were gratiied
in the belief that the mills would now be
set.a. going, and the time of deliverance was
at hand. One of our millep, an eccentric
Individual, and wilhal worthy man, know
ing the etrait in which the community was
placed, and remembering that our Saviour
permitted his disciples to pluck ears Of corn
upon the Sabbath, concluded 10 rick the ire
| of bigoted sicklers who strained at a gnat
ard swallowed camel, SET his mill in mo-
tion on Sunday morning, and had finished
many grist for his neighbors before Mon
days sun had risen.
On Monday afternoon he was arrested OH
a grand jurors complaint for breaking the
Sabbath. He declined employing counsel,
and declared himself ready for trial. The
courtroom was crowded with sympathizing
neighbors. The complaint was read, setting
forth the enormity Of his crime in convert
ing grain INTO -four OIL the holy Sabbath
but il did not state the fact, that said grind
! ing saved the whole neighborhood from
state Of semi-starva,ion. The defendant
maintained countenancs Of extreme grav-
i,y.
Are you guilty or moi guiltyp asked the
man of judicial authority.
Not gulliy--burI ground, was the reply.
Loud laughter, which the court declared
quite unbecoming the halls Of justice, was
here INDUCED by the spectators.
As the act was confessed, no evidence
was adduced on the part of the State. Nu-
merous Witnesses testified regarding the
great drouth, the difficulty in procuring
bread from :he lack Of water TO propel the
mills, and stated the great necessity of the
case The defendant said not word, but a
verdict Of not guilty was soon returned. The
community generally was delighted, and
the ideas that had heretofore existed in that
vicinity, that cat should be punished for
catching mouse on Sunday, or that bar.
rel of cider should be whipped for working
on the first day Of the week, became obso.
lele compelling men TO go to meeting went
on, of fashion; in fact. q healthy reaction
took place, and from that time The inhabi.
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81 Amt Going to Learn a Tradein

Ainf you should like TO know why not.
Hundreds and tens of thousands have learn
ed one before yon, and many more will do
the same thing, AJrads well learned may
make name and fortune uell-earnec. II
you ever get either without working for it,
you win be either very lucky or very ior.
iunate. ~.
don, think much of boy who SAYS he
is no, going 10 learn trade. If his place in
the world is such that he can learn good
trade, and have good siuaiion he will be
very unwise not 10 seize the opportunity, A
boy who goes 10 trade, determined 10 make
himself m as,er Of his business, and 10 be
a well-informed and intelligent workmen,
will soon rise to the head Of his profession,
if he pursues the right path. The faithful
apprentice who delights 10 do his days work
well, and 10 the best of his ability, so as TO
earn the praise Of his employer will feel
happier, and be more honorable man: than
he who does just enough 10 shuttle along
ihrough ihe day, and then hurries away from
his work as though i. was nuisance aud a
cpse.
knew boy who was too poof 10 go 10
school or college, although he would have
fixed that course very >Sel. But he had TO
work. So he wen, TO .sarn trade. He
tried to do his work always to the very best
of his ability. He went to piece, the first
day bis master came to ioox at what he had
done, and after closely examining it, he turn
ed around and said TO his foreman, "James,
this is very excellent work for new boy
IL ia about rs good as any Of our ioumeynen
do IT," Did no, that little fellow feel as proud
as IL, he had won triumph He was re-
warded from The sian with the good opinion Of
his employer, and he never forgot The pleasure
with which be heard his masters encouraging
words. He always tried to do his work vel
10 do il, in fact. the very best; and while
olhef apprentices did not seem 10 care how
their work was done, as long as they could
gel their pay, be look pride in workings AZ
thongh he was In higher post than that o
q mechanics boy. He is in higher pos
nowi hud il doing well. IN more ways thai
one in the world.
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IspusrRY.--If you have go, great talent

INDusrRY .--If you have got great talents,
industry will improve them: ipmoderate
abilities, industry will supply their defcien.
cies Nothing is denied 10 well DIRECTED Ia
Dor nothing is ever 10 be attained withosl
it. Remember o mans genius Is always in
the beginning of life as much unknown to
himself as o,hers--and il is only after ffe.
quent ,fials, attended with success, that he
darss think himself equal 10 the undefta'
kings in which those who have. succeeded,
have fixed The admiration of oil mankind,
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stretching, and they must have H. was the

stretching, and they must have H. was the
mischievous reply.
They were now opposite the village
church, and the poor driver, unconcious ol
the grand display his passengers wefe ma
king, carried bis head high up, as much as
10 say, you may look gentlemen, but IT'S
no use.'
A wstchman deacon, hoHor-struck at be-
holding pair of boots with real legs in them
emerging from the Stage window, hallowed
10 the driver to stop.
Tin empty and shant do it, responded
coaehee, with tone of injured innocence.
You have got apassenger, and must stop
earnestly replied the deacon.
The driver, turning his face towards the
body Of the coach, was alarmed al seeing q
pair OF legs dangling out Of the window, and
W ith look Of dsmav Instantly jerking his
reius and giving his horses half dozen
smart cuts, they struck into a quick gallop
Just as the deacon's hand had reached with
in foot of the leaders bride. The coach
slightly grazed the deacon, half knocking
him over, and was soon beyond his reach.
The frightened driver applied the lash with
all his might, continually hollooing, Draw
ia them Internal boots y
A double haw haw OF laughter was oil the
satisfaction he received in reply 10 his COM
mands, and, Jehu-lke, the team dashed
ahead until not house was in sight. The
driver then reined IN his horses, and began
demonstrating with his passengers. They
laughed heartily, and handing him half
dollar, bade him be quiet.
In ten minutes il will be sundown,' they
added you can therefore 60 into Norwalk
in safety
but they will pull me up in Darisn and
fine me when return,; replied the driver
Don't be alarmed was the response |;
they can't fine you, for 10 one car swear
you had a passenger Nothing was seen
but pair of legs, and for augh, ,ha, can be
proved they belonged 10 wax figure.'
'But they moved replied the driver, still
alarmed.
80 does an automation, responded Mr.
Tay lor; $50 give yourself no uneasiness, you
are perfectly safe.'
The driver felt somewhat relieved, but as
he passed through Danen the next day, he
had some misgivings. The deacon. bowev-
er, had probably reached the same concll-
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70 Ho4okPoEsskp VIE J0""eJi oio
The duties that he owes 10 himself, TO his
fellow.men, 10 his God, all are forgotten, and
he goes resistlessly forward 10 enjoy better
breezes more stimulating fruits, and more
narcotic odors. What avails 10 him now the,
the gate remains ever open
But already these pleasures have begun TO
pail. He finds apples with ashes at the core
Hot winds are blisiering bis flesh, but he
feels no wound. Excess OF pleasure is be-
co ming pain. He has reached the marshes
where the garden Of Pleasure borders on the
valley and. shadow of death, and he would
fan take refuge in oblivion. He sits down
under The shade of The Aconite, and binds his
throbbing temples with wreaths OF lis dull
foliage. The night Of despair is fast closing
in upon him. Darknefs, like blanket, shuts
out the light Of Heaven, and the trembiin G
madness fires his brain. Shiny serpen,s are
in attendance on him. They glide round
noislessly, and lull him in drowsy folds.
Worms are necessarily twisting in the seams
oil his clothing. Invisible fiends are gather.
ing around him like ravens. They wait i'm
patiently. He hears the rustling OF their
skinny pinions and he feels the air moved
little by them. Their eyes of fire are shi-
ming on him from their viewlsss bodie', and
The air is thick with mu,iering. Out from
The darkness comes the voice of the worm,
claiming him as her brother, and the voice
of corruption calling him tiny SOM" and
with a chill he curses and God, dies. "At the
last i, bitelh like serpent and siinge'h like
an adder"
Young man, just commencing life, buoy
ant with hope, don't drink. You are freight
ed with precious cargo. The hopes Of your
old parents, of your sisters, of your wife. OF
you, children, are all laid upon you. lnyou
the aged live over again their younger days
though you only can the weaker ones attain
a position in society, and from the level on
which You place them mus. your children
go into the gathering struggle OF life.
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RIOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY, PA, THURSDAY

tan,s of Connecicut became voluntary
Sabbath observing people, abstainirg from
servile labor and vain recreation on that day,
but moi deeming il sin 10 lift suffering
OK from the pit it he happened to bs cast
therein after sunse, On Saturday, or before
undown on Sunday.
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He DRINKS.

How ominously that sentence falls How
we pause in the conversation and calculate,
''its pity" How his mother hopes that he
will not when he grows older, and his sisters
persuade themselves that it Is only few
Wild oats he is eowiag. And ye, old men
shake their heads, and feel sad and look
gloomy when they speak of If; for whoever
stopped and did not at some time again give
way 10 temptation.
II is dangerous 10 ,rl1e with Pleasure.
Each sep that sh he leads US away from the
path Of reciiude, leaves us less desite 10 re-
turn. Each time that che induces us TO de-
viaie, we must go little further TO obtain
the same enjoyment. Even il with increas.
ed experiences we resolve to walk in the
path OF duty we follow it with more diff
cu:iy if we have once allowed ourselves 10
wander.
Pleasure stands al gate ever open, and
she invites US 10 enter her gardens. She
tells us that we need not fear Tor we can re-
turn, when we choose. She calls TO the pill
grim on the dusty highway Of life, and way
worn, and weary as be is, she invites him to
enter. She points him to men that are again
upon The road men who once whiled away
some time in her dominions, bui have now
resumed their journey. He does not know
the seif.reproach aud the weakness they felt
on leaving her bowers, nor the Increased
difficulty with which they Tread the path OF
daily life. He wishes, and then turns, and
then looks in. He will enter for a little way
But he is soon bewildered with enjoyment.
His senses revel in fragrance He is on en-
chan,ed ground. He is sure that he can re-
turn, and he wiH return, after he has been a,
little further; yet with every step he feels
less desire TO do so. OF what profit is il TO
him now, the gale stands open As he wan
de.s along, the air becomes more oxhilara-
ting, and The fruits more highly favored. The
breszss become warmer, the fragrance is
more puneent, and The flowers mQEe. 49,
"a IL. saas.sss.~ fni&< q -
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The Feliciana Democrat., 1855-12-15
CINCINN ATT CONVENTION.

The northern wing Of the know nothinu
have recently held convention in Cincinnati
Ohio, and adopted new platform, which binds
them to o restoration Of the Missouri Compre
mise, or eternal opposition to the admission Of
any new state made from the territory beyond
that line unless its constitution forbids slave.
~, or in other words to oppose the admission
of Kansas into the Union unless it be 3 ftse
ststc. This every one should know would VII.
tually dissolve the Union Georgia as lox
ago rs 1850, declared most emphatically that
the refusal on the part Of Congress to admit
any new state because its Constitution tolers
ted slavery would be considered by her as OIL
infracton of the Constitution, and would ab
solve her from longer observing its obligations.
This step on the part of Georgia, was acqui.
esccd in not only of the people Of that state,
without distinction Of party but was generally
approved by the people Of all the southern
states Now what do we behold iii the action
of this northern wing Of the American 0,
know nothing party, but proposition to do
the very thing that Georgia in her highest sov.
ereign capacity said would be resisted ut dis
solution Of the Union? Is thi, the American
party that was to put down slavery agitation,
and give peace and prosperity to the nationl
Is this the great party of reform, that was 70
purify our political system? Is this the party
and these the measures, to be supported by
the southern wing of those who call themselves
such? Can southern men act with such open
enemies to southern rights, and interests Arc
southern know nothings mad that they should
risk their dearest interests in the hands Of such
n party! The future is pregnant with fearful
issues to the south, and union among ourselves
is our only safety. 1t is not only necessary 10
save, but will prevent the consequences We
dread l4[ a3Ho
The Feliciana Democrat., 1855-12-15
LATEST NEWS.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1l.--On the sixth ballot
for speaker to-day Banks, Of Mass, received
LOG votes. 1t is thought he will be dropped
and Pennington taken up. *a
There is nothing later from Kansas, and it is
thought previous accounts were exaggerated.
The President has informed the District At
torney of New York that another fillibustcr-
expedition is fitting ont at that port for the in
vasion of Nicaragua, and has instructed him
to use prompt measures to suppress it.
New York, Dec. 0--The steamship Ariel
has arrived here with few hours later news
from Europe, but it is of no Importance.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec GA. II. Simmons, one
of the proprietors of the Philadelphia Ledger
and Baltimore Sun, died here to-day. Ha
New ORLEANS, Dec. 12.-The steamship
Texas arrived here to-day, with dates from the
city of Mexico Of the 4th, and Vera Cruz Of
the Sth Gen. Janverz of the Ministry has
issued q decree promulgating the new Judi
ciary system, which has given great offense to
the Clergy, as it strikes at some of the dearest
privileges of the church. A revolution was
plotted to make Gen Urga President One
of the leaders was the famous Priest, Miriam,
da. A large number of the clergy are implca,
ted, and numerous arrests have followed Gen
Urga managed to escape from custody while
on his way to the capital. There is trouble
in the cabinet and it was thought that dis
solution must take place. Gen. Commonfor
would probably form new one. H..
The soldiers of Alvarez had committed grea
excesses in the capital, and fights, robberies
and murders were of daily occurrences, ant
could not be restrained A baad of sixty rob
bers lnfest the National road, by whom TIN
Spanish minister had been robbed of all HI
had in the diligence. A decree had been is
sued declaring all Santa Annals army appoint
mentments null, and Santa Anna and Blanc
declared dessrters from the army. A new lay
regulating the press is about to be promul
The Feliciana Democrat., 1855-12-15
ALA B A M A.

The message Of Gov. Winston to the Leg
islature of Alabama is document Of such
length that several Of the newspapers at
the capital Of the State have not found it
convenient to publish it entire. ta yH II
The Governor having disposed of all To-
cal subjects, enters elaborately upon the
slave questionable says; asa58ssa
1.-THE continued and violent agitation of
slavery by the people of the non.slayehol-
ding states exhibits settled purpose on
their part, led on by the bigoted fanatic,
and scheming politician, to permit the South
the enjoyment of no peace in the Union,
until aroused by the spirit of freemen, we
will have them know we have borne with
their aggressions until longer submission to
wrong and insult is not endurable."
Detailing the grievances Of which the
South complains, he remarks: .a5
"The Union of these States is only to be
preserved by faithful observance of the
terms Of the compact agreed upon in the
Constitution; and the sooner the aggress-
or is made to understand such to be our
conclusion, the more likely is the union to
last. So long as the Union is calculated to
effect the great objects it was established
to accomplish, it should be sustained. But
when the government, under the control of
reckless majority, ceases to protect, and
becomes an object of oppression, it will
have failed in the purpose of its creation,
and will no longer be proper object Of
respect or yeneration." 1t Htd
The Governor argues as the only correc-
tive, union Of the whole South, and the
adoption of measures calculated to maintain
political and commercial independence.
"For myself (says the governor) | have
long been convinced that the day for COM
promises and appeals to Northern forbear-
ance had passed, and that our safety depen-
ded on sterncr and more manly course, re-
solving as heretofore, to ask for nothing
but what is right, and determined to sub
NIT to no further wrong,
The Feliciana Democrat., 1855-12-15
tangled party was to secure majority Of

tangled party was to secure o majority Of
members in Congress opposed to slavery,
for the purpose Of defeating any attempt to
introduce Kansas into the Union as slave
state..- 1t is also q matter of public noto-
riety, that for months back, secret politi-
cal and military society has been formed in
that territory for carrying Free-Soil meas
urcs into operation, the chief Of the Order
being styled "the General" and his subor-
dinatcs officcred according to their respec-
tive stations. This is the second evil, which
w.Nothingism has entailed upon the
South-thc creation of new political secret
organizations hitherto unknown in our coun.
try's history, and incompatible with our in
stitutions and the spirit of liberty. 1t is a
matter of satisfaction to all good Demo.
Gratis throughout the land to know, that
while others have been plotting against the
true interests of their country and lending
aid and comfort to those who have been
seeking its destruction for years past, they
at least have been true to their creed, to
the laws, and the Union.
Even now, while Know Nothingism is 0.
penly showing its hands in Congress, while
Frcc.Soilism threatens to elevate to the
Spcakcrship Of the House an Abolition ag.
tator, the eyes Of the South nay of the whole
country, are turned up toward the Democ
racy Us the only party which deserves its
confidence, and offers guarantees Of order
and tranquilsty. 1t is tribute due to gen
uine patriotism, end to unfaltering attach
mcnt to republican principles.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1855-12-15
PARADE OF THE FIREMEN.

On Monday last Clinton Protection Fire
Company, paraded, for the first time. Their
engiue was beautifully and tastefully decora-
ted, and the members, sttired in their neat
and handsome uniform, made an attractive
and interesting appearance. Attended by a
fine band Of music, conducted by the veteran
MIKE, they marched through the principal
streets, called to q halt, occasionally, by gen
erous citizens, who showed, by their courtesy
and hospitality, their high appreciation Of the
company. Should fire unfortunately occur
in our midst, they have the satisfaction Of know
ing, that this body, composed Of active ant
stalwart men, will render prompt aid and eff
cent service g ta HaNE1 M
In the evening, the company attended tho
performance Of the Sakspearean Society, al
Thcspian Hail. A large and fashionable au-
dience was in attendance and seemed to give
new life aud spirit to the performers. Never,
since their organization, have they appeared
to SO much advantage, and we we're particular.
y pleased to see Mrs. n, after her late indis
position SO cordially received. ~
The proceedings of the day were conducted
with good order and decorum, and reflected
much credit on oil who participated therein
The Feliciana Democrat., 1855-12-15
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
SUCCESSION SALE.

The State of Louisiana, Parish of East Fclcians,
7th District Court, No. 1000. I'll
In the succession of Wright Bass, and Anne.
liza McNabb, deceased
N pursuance of an order and commission
Il directed to me from thcihonorable court aiore-
said | will expose to sale at auction to the last
and the highest bidder, at the Courthouw
door, in the town of Clinton, on
WEDNESDA Y JANUARY l6, 1854
between the hours of il o'clock q. m., and
O'Clock, p. m, the following described proper
ty belonging to said succession to-wit: stg
A certain tract of land containing six hundred
and one acres, bounded on the north b
lands belonging to G. W. Mnnday, and tho
and the widow of P, Rourk, OH the east BY
the Comite river, west by John G. and LeE
ellen White, south by lands Of JOSEPH
Norwood t = -
Also small amount of household and kitchen
furniture, one young horse, and stock o.
hogs in the woods H..
TERMS OF SALE,
The personal property on credit Of twelve
months from the day Of sale, purchaser to sig
his note with approved personal security bear
ing eight per cent interest from maturity until
paid. All sums under twenty dollars cash. q
The land for one fifth Of the purchase price
cash, balance ON q credit Of one, two thre,
and four years, in equal installments, thepal,'
chaser to give his note with approved persona
security to bear eight per cent interest ai@a
maturity until paid with mortgage and ven
doris privilege retained to secure the full apu
final payment of the purchase price
dec l5 JAMES WELSH, Auctioneef