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American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-03-15
THE UNEXPECTED FRIEND.

lit must be my child! said the poor
widow wiping away a tear which slowly
trickled down her wasted cheeks There
is no other resource. am too sick to
work, and you cannot, surely, see me and
your little brother starve. Try and beg
few shillings, and perhaps by the time
that is gone, may be better. TO, Henry,
my dear; grieve to send you on such an
ei irand, butt must be done"
The boy, anoble looking little fellow of
about ten years, started up, and throwing
his arms about his mothers neck, left the
house wi.hout word He did not hear
thegroan Of anguish that was uttered by
his parent as the door closed behind him;
and it was we'll that he did not, for his
little heart was ready to break without it.
1t was bye-street in Philadelphia, and as
he walked to and fro on the side walk, he
, looked first at one person and then at an
other, as they passed him, but not one
seemed to look kindly on him, and the
longer he waited, the faster his courage
. dwindled away, and the more difficult it
became to muster resolutions to beg. The
tears were running down his cheeks, but
nobody noticed them. or if they did, no.
body seemed to care; for although clean,
Henry looked poor and miserable, and it is
common 70. the poor and miserable to
I cryl
Every body seemed in hurry, and the
poor boy was quite in despair when at last
he esped gentleman who seemed to be
very leisurcly taking morning walk. He
, was dressed in black, wore a three corn
cred hat, and had face that was as mild
and benignant as an angels. Somehow
when Henry looked at him, he felt all his
/. fear vanish at nce,and Instantly approach
ised him. His tears had been flowing so
long. that his eyes were quite red and
swollen, and his voice trembled, but that
was with weakness, for he had not eaten
= for twenty-four hours. AS Henry with a
low, faltering voice, begged for little
charity, the gentleman stopped, and his
kind heart melted with compassion as he
looked into the fair countenance of the poor
boy and saw the deep blush which spread
all over his face. and listened to the mod
est, humble tones which accompanied his
petition.
"You do not look like boy that has
been accustomed to beg his bread," said
he, kindly laying his hand on the boys
shoulder; "what has driven you to this
step?"
Indeed, answered Henry. his tears be-
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-03-15

OLD BuT GooD-A Question ,ceu Put
A valuable friend and valuable farmer,
about the time that the temperance re-
form was beginning to exert healthful
influence in the country, said TO his hired
man:
jonathan, l did not think to mention to
you, that think oftrying to do my work
this year without rum. How much more
must / give your
Oh said Jonathan, L don't care much
about it; you may give me just what you
please
Well said the farmer, 4 will give you
sheep in the fall, ifyou will do without
Agreed, said Jonathan.
The Oldest son then said, Father, will
you give me sheep in the fall if will do
Without
Yes, Marshall, you shall have sheep
if you will do without
The youngest son then said, Father will
you give me Il sheep if | wilfdo without
drinking rum?'
Yes, Chandler, you shall have sheep
if you will do without
Presently Chandler spoke again
Father, hadn't you better take sheer
too?'
This was poser; he hardly thought
that he could give up the good creature
yet; but the result was, the demon wa:
henceforth banished from the premises, tC
the great JOY and ultimate happiness of al
concerned.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-03-15

CoLD WATER AND PRosPERTTY.-We
had the pleasure of hearing James Bu-
chanan. deliver an address before the
Howard Society, on which occasion he re-
lated the following circumstances:
Several years ago. gentleman dined
with him who had risen by hisown indus
try and integrity alone, from humble life,
to proud position in society. On being
invited to take glass of wine, the follow
ing conversation ensued:
DO you allow persons at your table to
drink what they please?' asked the guest.
Certainly replied Mr.. Buchanan.
Then I'll take glass of water
'Ah, indeed And how long have you
drank cold water?'
Ever since was eleven years DID,
Is 1t possiblel And pray what induc-
ed you to adopt the principle of total alb
stinence?'
Seeing person intoxicated
Well continued Mr.. Buchanan, ii
you have had the 6rmness of purpose to
continue upto this time without taking in.
toxicaiing drinks, l do not wonder tha
you have reached your present position.
Mr.. Buchanan afterwards learned tha
the person he saw intoxicated was his faith
Southern Organ.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-03-15
The New EabOb.

The famous Indian Nabob, whose name
is so long that it "could not be inserted
except as an advertisement, call it Ma
harajah for shortness-is the present Won
der of Paris. 1t will be remembered that
on his first landing at Bordeax, he brought
up all the umJarelldS of the place as it was
rainy day, and had them presented TO the
population in the streets. On arriving at
Paris, he went to the theater, and seeing a
large audience with bare heads, he dis
patched his numerous attendants immme-
diately for such a number ofh0tS as would
cover the destitute thousands before him.
The day after, he stationed himself oppo-
site the large carriage stand on the Boue-
yards, employed himself with begging ev-
cry young lady who passed on foot to take
ride at his expense. A subsequent en-
terprse has been TO rid through the city,
followed by load Of ready made cloaks
and overcoats, and stopping every i'll clad
or plainly dressed person, to beg lis ac-
ccptance of the articles lie seemed to need.
He is said to have negotiated for the hire
of a whole theatre and performance, TO
stand himself at the door and beg the pas
sers by to go in free. At the restaurants
where he once dined, he sent choice dish
and bottle of wine to each other person
in the room. There is an expensive class
of Partisan beauties on his track, who, it
is thought, will greatly assist in the propa-
CATION of his East Indian sentiments.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-03-15

Why THE FOURTH OF MARCH WAS SE-
LEcTED.-The Portland Advertiser, cor
recting the laundering statement which
every year or two goes the rounds of tie
papers, to the effect that the fourth oil
March was selected as the beginning of the
Presidential term because it will not fall
on Sunday for 300 years to come, says:
"The selection of the fourth of March as
the day for the beginning of the Presiden-
tal term, seems to have been the result
of accident. Mhe old Continental Con
gress, when the ratification of the new
Constitution by the necessary number Of
States had been ascertained, passed a reso-
luton September l8, 1888, appointing the
first Wednesday of the next January fol
the choice of he Presidential electors, the
first Wednesday of February for the cleo.
ton of President and Vice President, and
the first Wednesday of March as the time
for the organization of the new govern.
ment. The first Wednesday of March
happened to be in the year 1889, the 4tl
of March, and as the administration which
begun on that day was limited to foul
years by the Constitution, the next and al
succeeding administrations have begun or
this day of the month"
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-03-15

SHARP PRAcT1cE.-A day or two since,
one of our good citizens, who will be rec
ognized at once if we call him John Smith,
into grocery establishment &
understanding that silver change was in
demand, inquired what premium they paid
for it, and was informed five per cent
Thereupon he drew forth ninety-fve cents
in change, and handing it over to the gro
Gerry man received therefor regular dollar
bill This satisfactory speculation, or some.
thing else, led our friend into the extrava-
gance of calling for glass of beer, which
was furnished and drank, and he deliber-
ately drew forth the dollar bill and tender
ed it in payment, which was received, and
ninety seven cents change handed back
AT last dates. the groceryman was attempt
ing to figure up the profit on that glass oi
beer -Kenosha Telegraph.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-03-15
Novel Reading.

The following paragraph which occurs in
a sermon preached by DR.. Hawks, may
have more salutary effect upon many of
our readers than an essay on the same sub
iect, which they would not read: No
habi.ual reader of novels can love the
bible, or any other book that demands
thought, or inculcates the serious duties of
life. He dwells in a region Of imagina-
ton, where he is disguised with the plain
ness and simplicity of truth-with the So
Der realities which demand his attention
as rational and immortal being, an ac-
.countable subject of Gods government
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-03-15
NInrchI5,Is55
LINES.

LINES,
BY MILTON IN HIS OLD AGE.
This sublime and affecting production was but late
ly discovered among the remains Of our great epic
poet and is pubshedin the recent Oxford edition OF
Milton's works. London Journal.
am old and blindl
Men point at me as smitten by Gods frown-
Afflicted and deserted of my mind
...., Yet am not east down.
am weak, yet strong
murmur not that no longer see
Poor, old, and helpless, the more belong,
Father Supreme! to Thee.
o mereful One!
When men are Eirtherest then Thou art most near
When friends pass by, my weakness shan,
F Thy chariot lhear.
sy Thy glorious face
is leaning toward me--and It's holy light
Shines in upon my lonsly dwelling place,
And there is no more night.
On my bcndcd knee
recognise Thy purpose clearly shown
NJ vision Thou hast dimmed, that may SEQ
Thysef--Thyself alsnc.
have noughtto fear
This darkness is the shadow OF Thy wing
Bsneath 1t am almost sacred-herc
Can come evil thing.
Oh! seem TO stand
Trembling, where foot of mortal ne'er hath been,
Wrapped in the radiance ofThy slnless hand,
Which eye hath never
Visions come and GO
Shapes of resplendent beauty round mo throng-
From angle lips 1 seem to hear the flow
olson and holy song.
II tisn0thing now,
When heaven is opening on my sightless eyes
Whom airs from Paradise refresh my brow,
The earth In darkness lies.
.... .f- In II purcr cline
Ny being ills with raptare--waves of thought
III in upon my spirt--strans sublime
.,fh.A Break over me unsought.
scjve me now my Tyre!
Ifeel the 81 rings of gift divine,
Within my bosom gIows unearthiy nro,
LIT by no skill of mine.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-03-15
THE LITTLE MOLEs.
NJ cHAELEs nAeKAr.


When grasPing tyranny ohends,
Or HBgy bigotsfrovH:
When rulers plot for selfish ends
Tokeep the people down;
WheH stza~S@eB form anhoIy Ieague
To drive the world TO war;
When knsves in palaeesintrigue
For ribbons or star;
We raise our heads, survey iheirdeeds
And ebeerily reply
Grub, little moles, grub under ground,
There's sunshine in the sky.
When eanting bypocrites combine
To curb a freeman's thought,
And hold all doctrine undivine
That holds their eaDtiDg nougbt;
When round their narrow pale they plod,
And seornfuliy assume
That all without are eurs'd Of God,
And justify the doom;
We think Of heavens eternal love,
And strong in hope reply
Grub. little moles. grub under ground,
There's sunshine in the sky.
To 49, a., - -
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t,d 80. =, -.
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a,oIo.,,.. -, c,,u,a
Ana d.nh,h. yi.s. .,,ha
witt 49, Ii.o -.
i'A1
For Milton's eraft, and Shakespear's tongue
We blush. but vet repIy-
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-03-15

THE TEACHERS HIGu VOCATION -Ifthat
man deserves well of his country, who,
according to an ingenious statesman's OBJ
servation, make three spires ofgrass grow
where only two grew before, what praise
does he merit who multiplies intelligence,
who expands the slumbering faculties of
the human soul, who calls forth into exer-
else powers capable of increasing the pub
lie stock of wealth, of virtue and happiness,
and of exaling the possessor to his proper
station Of usefulness and Importance? If
that potter who has moulded the unresist-
ing clay to forms of beauty and elegance
has deserved our patronage, what glory
shall be his who, faithful and diligent in
his functions, has shaped the minds of
men, and all to, honor and yirtue?-
Henry Hunter.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-03-15
AGE OF orsrrRs.-A London oysterman

AGE Of OYsTERs.-A London oysterman
can tell the age Of his flock 10 "a nicety.-
The age ofan oyster is not 10 be found out
by looking into its mouth. 1t bears its
years upon its back. Every body who has
handled an oyster shell must have observ-
ed that it seems as if composed Of success
i've layers or plates overlapping each other.
These are technically termed 'shoots" and
each Of them makes years growth; so
that by counting them, we can determine
at glance the year when the creature
came into the world. Up to the time of
its maturity, the shoots are regular and
successive; out after that time they become
irregular, and are piled one over the other,
so that the shell becomes more and more
thickened and bulky. Judging from the
great thickness TO which some oyster shells
have attained, his mollusc is capable, if
left 10 his natural changes unmolested, of
attaining a patriarchical longevity.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-03-15

SPRING DRANINs.-Digging drains in
early spring, though it may have the dis;
advantage Of too much moisture, has the
great advantage of usually being dono
with about half the labor, from the loose,
porous condition Of the ground. Good,
lasting drains can be made, by digging
about eighteen inches deep. and eighteen
wide.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-03-15

EGO, beloved and gentle Poverty! par
don me for having for moment wished
to fly from thee, as l would from Want;
stay here forever with thy charming i. sis
ters, Pity, Patience. Sobriety and Soil
tude; be We my queens and my instructors;
teach me the stern duties of life; remove
far from my abode the weakness of heart
and giddiness of head which follow pros
perily. Holy poverty teach me to endure
without complaining. 10 impart without
grudging, to seek the end of life higher
than in Pleasure, further off than in pow
er. Thou givest the body strength, thou
makes the mind more firm; and, thankes 10
thee, this life, to which the rich attach
themselves as to rock, becomes bark
of which death may cut the cable without
awakening all our fears. Continue to sus-
tain me, o thou whom Christ hath called
Blessed!
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-03-15

STRYcHSIA AND ITS ASTIToDE.-In the
last number Of the Medical and Surgical
Journal published III Richmond, we notice
an article in it on the above powerful and
sudden poison by Dr.. Tewkesbury, of
Maine he says:
"The frequency with which strychnia is
used for poisoning purpose has attracted
the serious attention not only of the medi-
cal men but the public generally. The
deadly certainty with which it acts, the
ease Of administration, and the difficulties
which surround every attempt to prove
with positive certainty its presence in the
stomach, all unite to give this drugadread-
ful notoriety.
"Dr. 7. then proceeds to mention in-
stances ofhis being called to see persons
who had taken wiliully and by mistake
doses of strychnia, and that he had given
them about two teaspoonfuls of saturated
solution of camphor with manifest effect
and prompt relief. He also tried it by the
way Of experiment on dogs and found that
whenever he could administer the cam
phor speedily enough he was successful in
preventing the poison from causing death.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-03-15

EEHe who marries pretty face only,
is like the buyer of cheap furniture-the
varnish that caught the eye will not en-
dure the fre-side blaze,
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-03-15

When man stops his newspaper on
account ofpecuniary forcbodings, we con-
slider him about as gone case as if he
should conclude to stop his daily bread,
for fear he should come to poverty.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-03-15
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Americans KhceI Only 10 God.

The following incident is said TO have
occurred, during the revolutionary strug-
gle, in conversation between a British
officer and young lady, at the house of
her uncle who was suspected of favoring
the Tory cause.
The conversation turned on the subject
of liberty, and the success Of the American
armies, both Of which the officer treated
with leyity and contempt, wait few
months more and you will see the whole
party with much glorifed Washington at
their head, humbly begging for lis majes-
tvs forgiveness before tie royal governor.
They won't think of liberty when on their
knees, / warrent you" "Amercans
kneel'' cried Aurora, suddenly rising
from the harpsichord ler eyes flashing
like an enraged Pyihoness. ''Americans
kneel! Never, while an American hearth
stone is left unturned by ruins plough
share, while an American forest clothes a
hill inleafy verdure, " lille one foundation of
an American church stands unsbaken by
the kings artillery, while heaven lends
Americans life, and you oppressors are
but human fesh--so long, sir, you will
never see our gallant Washington, and his
brave troops, kneel before the miLious OF
your monarch! No, sir! Americans kaeel
only to God!'
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-03-15

OoIShAIA ~ n hAl6 Oh OnhhS
of the Illinois river, lived little Emma X.
with her widowed mother, and two BROTH
ers, Alfred and Albert. In the course of
time, Alfred, who was lame, went to New
England to learn trade, leaving only three
at home. Every evening before retiring to
rest, would this little girl kneel down and
repeat her prayer, in which sic ever re-
membered her absent brother, and asked
God to watch over him also.
One morning after breakfast, she sud
denly left her play, and came to her moth
er with this question:
"Mother, would it be wrong to add a
postcript to prayer2"
y "Why, Emma, dear, what makes you
ask such question:"
"Because, mother, in my prayer ibis
morning, forgot to pray for Alfred"
"Then, my child, it viii be perfectly
proper to do SO, and off the little girl ran
to add her postscript to her prayer, for her
brother.
Are all the children who read this paper
as conscientious, and do they pray to their
heavely Father every night and morning,
as did the little Illinois girl2
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-03-15

NOVEL LAW SUIT.-A somewhat ro-
mantle suit at law has just been terminated
in Franklin couRty. 1t seems that one
John Lescher became pierced with the ar
row of cupid, and, wishing to heal the
wound by lawful wedlock, he made pro-
posals to the object of his affections, which,
it seems, she received favorably; but the
father, Mr.. Jacob Wyant, being prudent
man, ofmuch foresight, required the said
John Lescher TO enter into bonds of five
hundred dollars, conditioned that the said
John Lescher should live with his wife
and treat her as kind and affectionate
husband should do; but the parties, after
living together some months, separated, /,
and this suit was brought to recover the
amount of the bond. The case was first
tried at the last April term of the Franklin
Court, when Judge Kimmel decided the
bond to be invalid. The case was carried
to the Supreme Court. and it was decided
that the bond "was good and valid, and
in accordance with the law" The case,
therefore, came up again in the Franklin
Courts, when the jury found verdict for
the plaintiff of $979,7G. The result of
this suit may give valuable suggestion
to anxious fathers whose daughters are
sought as partners at the alter, and an ;mi-
tation of Mr.. Wyant's forethought would
show prudent concern for their dargh-
ter's welfare. Carlisle Pa. Democrat.
Council Bluffs bugle. [volume] (City of Council Bluffs, Iowa) 1853-1857, 1855-10-09
COUNCIL BLUFFS AGENCY.


T AM required and authorized 10 give notice,
i in the most public manner, that the Lands
within The following limits constitute an Indian
Reservation, and that white person will be
permitted to settle within the same, to wit:
Beginning al the junction OF Woods Greek
with The Missouri River, thence running due
West six miles 29S rods, TO the south branch Of
Black Bird Creek Is feet wide, Cottonwood
light tree on E. bank, l6 in da; thence Wea 6
males 81 rods, Ia Middle Creek, IS feet wide;
thence West miles 200 RODS, to South WesE
corner of Reservation. Mound LIZ feet da.
and feet high, sod taken from South thence
y orh Is miles ana 200 rods to Middle Creek,
"a #. wide; thence north 2 miles aud 6O rods TO
North West corner, mound feet da and 2
feet high, sod taken from West; thence East
II miles and $50 rods 10 South branch Of Oma
hs Greek Is feet wide, thence East miles and
2oo rods to Missouri River; thence down said
river to tn e place of beginning. Containing
about SOC, 900 acres, the boundaries of the Res
ervation are further described by the erection Of
mounds on the elevated grounds from 81 rods
to one miles distant visible from one TO the 9TH
er, and sod taken from the outside ofthe line.
GEO. HEPNER,
Indian Agent.
Bellevue, N. T., Sept 3. 1855. n3o-4t.
Council Bluffs bugle. [volume] (City of Council Bluffs, Iowa) 1853-1857, 1855-10-09
THE MAMMOTH SADDLEl

"a J. B. LEw,s, Saddle and Harness
e maker, on Middle Broadway, has just
reared III front Of his shop, Big Saddle, that
throws into the shade entirely, al the curiosi-
ties of the world renouued Barnum.
Besides the great curiosity oftbe PREF SHOW,
Lewis Is prepared to furnish on the shortest
notice, at little lower than the lowest prices,
any article in his line Of 5usiness. or do all kinds
of repairing for bis seighhars, just for the priv
ilece Of living amoag th-a IN this most beau
,iful, charmi1g md fertile of eountries.
II you want : fine job, sconmoa job. or any
kind Of aioA u I'll, don't forget the Big Saddle
nor tAS lit.is man tina. works behind L.
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