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Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-07-19

ChrS!aS & Ne wtmYGar'S Presents,
AT
!. MinShan'S New Book StOres

IUSTreceived at the new Book Store a splen-
>, did lot of new, valuable and handsome
Books of v~arions kinds for the Holidays, to
which the attention Of the public is called:
lie has also q great variety OF other Books
suited to the general wants Of the public
All Of which will be afforded on terms as rea-
sonable as any other establishment in the
country.
E. MINSHALL.
Eaton, Ian. 5, lS54,-tf.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-07-19
SzAEsEkGilT
D1gUcTFGOtypc Pavilion.

THE undersigned takes great pleasure in an
%nounciug to the LADIES and GENTLEMEN ofEaton.
and surrounding country, that he is now in town,
and is prepared to furnish all lovers OF Natures
delicate penciliingS, witha
Correct Likeness
Of themselves or friends. by calling ut his room,
and taking q scat under the mellow light, as it
flows from heavens boundless arch, imparting to
nature her true form.
He is prepared to take ILLNESSES. of all sizes.
from the smallest Miniature to the half size form.
Pictures taken in cloudy. fully as well as in clear
weather. Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to
call and examine Specimens and Stock. Office
open from 7 A. M, to P. NJ.
J.. f. NUGGET, DaguerreOtypistl
April 10, lS55.-3m.
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Iron, steel, Springs. Nails, Locks,
lLatches, Butts, and Table Cutlery; SadIery'
Hardware, and Harness Mounting, Fly Nets
&c.-a full assortment at
G. VANAUSDAL 4 Cos.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-07-19

IL IL VI n " ~ 49,
letters in the following list, will please say
ddpertiSed.
A Kreps John L
Appel George l.
Albaugh David Leach Mary
b lonsnecker John
Brown David Lively John
Beomeu Mayhail LOngShore Asher
Buck John LabOugh Lewis
Barnhart Hiram LaUbey Michael
Brewer Angelina Long j
Brook Jacob NJ
Beenit Nimrod Mann Allen A
Bell Charles Mcttert David G
Bishop Alfred Miller Sophia
Ball Lydia Mitchell V
C M,tter Catharinc
Common Patrick Mackey Phebe
Cunningham Mehalfey James
COoh Mungayan Bridget
Collins A ca Mullee Thomas
Cole J 2 McNutt Hiram
Craig John Midget CharlesB
CLARK Enoeh Nc" hihney & skinner
| CarOthers I'm
Cream jeremiah Neal Jane
Comman Eli Norris A & Co
Campbell W D T.
Coleman Robert w Parks Isaac
CT rpenter Rs Page Charlotte
Crimer IL ]opp JOhh
Clavpool J V Price .Ania
Casten William Price John
ID X
Dye Henry Ramsay sarah
Dell MaryJ Roster Beniah
| Davis John 9 Rue George W
Davis NJ . Reed George ii
Durham Horace Rice Jesse
Duffey Thomas Robinson Isabel
Dalrymplc Catharine Rhea Jehu
hickman Mr. Ronhee ID
Dilmon Rebecca Rhea John
S
Emm John Seibert Joseph
F Sample Mrs + 2
Floreny Daniel Studcbaker Joseph2
Frame Daniel 2 Snyder RcbeccG
Furniss Thomas Scar Mary Z
Foster Luther c Stibins Elizabeth
FeIixJ Smith John A
Freeman Elizabeth Shank Josiah
Sylor Rebecca
Gregg Elizabeth Stanton Henry G
Gentil Pcrret Henry Sternberger Lewis
Gray Mary Shatfer Fanny
Gray Sarah i Sellers Rheben
George Henry w SealhNmer William
Gard Jacob Stetler John
Gilkcy Eunice 4 S~mileySamuel
Ola pie John SnodgraSs Sarah
Gordon Jane Stokes Sandy A
Gromes Mr. Sheirley Jonathan
Greer Henry G Slusher Sarah
Gard Mary SilOr Catharine
Higgins Mrs SIS Thorp Charles
Hutchinson Elizabeth Todd Caroline
Hiestand A Tony Squire
Harker Charles Trager
Harnish John Temple & Miller
Hollenback Henry Taylor Samuel
Hannum Franklin Thompson Abr'm
Harris Thomas
IL whipple b
johnson Jacob WColman Mary
Jones Eleanor Warwick X Mrs
| In,cho Joseph Matters !
Kocgele Jacob Weisscnbcrgcr David
Kissnger Susan Wilson Orlando
' Kublcr Karoliner Wight Rosilla
Koehler Rev Robert Y
Kintzey Mary Young Joseph
; KilcOin Michael
The following letters have not been forward
, on account of the postage not being prepaid.
William j. Truax. California.
. Manassa Woods, Huntington, Indiana.
I VIM. r. Rinchart, Winchester, Ohio.
John NJ. Brown. Camden, Ohio.
; Jackson Brakcr, New Lancaster, Indiana.
A. NJ. Scott, Dayton, Ohio.
e Lucinda Morton, Centreville, Ind.
j.. j. Jenny, Columbus, Ohio.
Harry Kuhner, Cincinnati, Ohio.
- J.. D Harper, Centrcville Ind.
. Hczekiah Pra. Camden, Ohio.
Matthew McClung, Lake Kiver, Wash. Ter.
Samuel Peele, Newport Indiana.
Stanley J. II. Port. Indiana.
W. C. GOULD, P. NJ
July /, 1856.
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Atmospheric Pressure,
Filling Teeth
BOOTS AZ d
. l.. Il G.. w. Lock wood.

TAKE this means of informing their old friends
and the people generally, that they are
EI constantly manufacturing. and have on
AE hand, a large and fashionable assert
' SEA~ mpLt Of r~u,tUin-mldp
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-07-19

| OBACCO. Snuff and Cigars of all kinds for
sale at the wholesale and retail Grocery OF
ma 40. R. s. Cunningham.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-07-19
White Fish,

Tam now receiving a large and chsice asso,'.
i ment of White Fish, which Will al me
loves. mites. Call and examine they are
Fresh and good. R. S.CUNNlNGHAM'
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-07-19
One Cent Reward.

JAN AWAY from the subscriber living in
lOMonroe Township Preble County Ohio, on
The 25th day of June, 1865, JOHN KELLY, an
indentuTed apprentice 10 the Farming Bust,
ness, by the acting committee OF the House OF
Refuge, Cincinnati, OHIO, said Kelly is about
sixteen years Of age, tad on when he went
away, blue cotton pants, blue vest aud palm
leaf hat. All persons are hereby notified not
to trust or harbor hun on my account as
will pay no debts of his contracting. The
above reward Will be given to any one return
ing said boy to my residence but no thanks.
SAMUEL j. WEHRLY.
July 5, 1S55.-3t.*
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-07-19

nicnce. The House is commodious and in good
rcpair. with q good Well. Cistern and Wood
House convenient. There is a good stable upon
the lot, together with . choice variety Oh 0rai'eu
Fruit Trees, Currant Bushes, &c.
-" For further particulars. enquire Of the
subscriber at his Grocery Store, on Baron street
JOHN G. WILLIAMS.
Eaton, April 10, ls55.-tf,
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-07-19

T ANUS & DEGROOT have on hand lot ofthe
Ubest Cranberries lately seen in this market
/ ale at Cincinnati prices.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-07-19

IN OOO BUSHELS OATS WANTED, fol-
lU.UUU which the highes price IN cast
will be paid, by R. S. CUNNINGHAM
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-07-19

PURE NATIVE WINE, prepared BY Dr. r.
|CnUNs, and for sale OF the Drug, store OF Con
ApI. I'P' brooklns@ oonn'
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-07-19

PURE and No. l White Lead of the best brands
for sale by j. Z. BrooklhS o. oou'
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List of

EMAIN;NG in 1.-THE Post Office OF Eaton, O.,
ICJuly LIST 1865. Persons enquiTIng for any
letters in the following list, will please say
,,I,oVY;eeH
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-07-19
SPLENDID TOWN PROPERTY
-.-UAH1 a IN E-O

THE subscriber wishes to
sell the House and Lot upon
which he now resides sit
uated in the most desirable
part of town, ON Somcr:
street, east of Bnron,) and
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-23
CARD TO TIE PUBLIC.
nuInfr Y ACn a LION Or InIIa Il.


0ynu PAGE & BACON, ST.. LOUIS, Feb. IL, 1855.
We are happy 70 announce that arrangements Tor
the reopening Of honse onJlee, AID that
on Monday morning February 10, We shhl resume the
regular business OF cur Office.
In making this ncemens we should do injastoe
10 deep o, obligation, did We not embrace the
opportunity II aords OF Bearing public testimony the
kind consideration and generous sympstay uniformly
extended 70 aimee The issue OF Our card 81 18th
Janassy. We are not insensible 70 ether the fact
or i.s signiEoasce, that, during the entire term
Of Suspension, We have been annoyed oy nc
Manifestation Of uneasy soIicftaSe OF disafestion
on The part Of fenis; but have the Father been
eheered and encouraged By their many proofs OF una
ba.sd confidence We have disposition, 1T he pre-
sen. time 20 rscur to the immediate Of mis-.
fortune. ire principal fscts have aIsaay been laid
befs the public in .he journals of New York aud &c.
Louis; ana We are septSns that the publ,, With
cut further statement comment on Oar part shond
prenouncs upon thar character. FACE BACON.
NOTICE.
All drafts Drawn by our house on Duncan, sherman
Co. VII 10 paid by the "Bank OF America, - View
Yors those drawn ON Boston Philaisphia and Balti.
more VIII ee paid either BY BY respective cor
sost o. Ssessst FACE BACON.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-23
Indignation OF Young America In Jersey.
10 TIE EDITOR oF THE NEW YORK HrHAIn.


There charm connected with everything const,tut
ire cur American nationality and notwithstanding the
many sayings Of our wise to the contrary, the
BOYS Of the presen. generation s.auneb repabi-
cans In principle those Of the good old times
of 70.
Wsness the republican feeling display ed anong our iu
venue friends on the Jersey side. The State fathers be-
ing rafsr reniss in the article called patriotism con
signed the Junior portion Of the community TO the school
room, then and there, within the very sound OF martial
muse, 10 con their duh Lessons and wish themselves ont
OF DOORS that they night assist In celebrating the birth
Gay OF the Father Of our great republic.
Alas for human wisdom Where the State law that
g bride the republican spirit in the bosoms Of our
Young Americars2 Where the child that can stop TO
learn the dull rules Of grammar while every impulse Of
his nature prompts him 20 be abroad celebrating this
g-ea; rational day2 Led by the feelings OF his patriotic
hear ne forge:s his school, joins the celebration and In
the ealSerance Of his joy s happy his elder bro
liners Eho have 10. before them the fear OF the account
20 be settled rext day within the school room.
Tel ne no longer that the spirit Of patriotism Il de-
generating Even In Jersey the better feelings Of every
ehds heart awaken NJ the celebration OF tie a,nysr
sary OF the birthday Of freedoms Father and IN the ar
preston OF their radiant counensncss may be read the
sentiment, "Lcrg live America, the land Of tre freen
MAYLAND.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-23
Movements of General HoustOn.
HIS RECEPTION IN PROVIDENCE.

Providence, Feb. q, 1855.
General Houston arrived here last evening" route for
Boston. He was waited upon by the Speaker of tho
House of Representatives this morning. and invited to
visit the legislature, but declined for want Of time
He left by the eleven O'Clock train for Boston.
GEN. EoUsToN's LECTURE ON SLAVERY IN BOSTON.
Boston, Feb. %, 1855.
The Hon. Sam Houston, before attending the Ma
tive American Ieveen at Fanuel Han, this evening de-
liyered lecture slavery at the fremont Temple,
large audience The lecture hardly came up to what
was generally expected.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-23

FIRE IN YARMOUTH, NE.
PORTLAND, Feb. q, 1856.
The store occupied by A. storer, in Yarmouth was de-
ftroyed BY fire on Wednesday morning, together with
his entire stock Of dry goods on the goods
$4,000; on the building, 5000 B. Freeman, . lawyer,
Lost his library, &c.
hs LARGE FIRE IN CLEVELAND.
NssS CLEVELAND, Feb. 22-S.30 T. NJ.
The large brick block the corner of Merrmsc and
Canal streets is now ere. In the store Of Flint
Harris, grocers, the north end the contents are all
orsumed. Loss not ascertained
A POOR HOUSE BURNED
BUFFALO, Feb q, 1855.
The Erie county poor house destroyed BY IRE this
morning The house contained six hundred inmates all
Of whom were removed without injury. The Ere was
communicated from defect In the chimney Loss not
aseertained.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-23

STEAMERS MAlIs.-ln addition 70 the ordir Try and
heavy duties performed y tho clerks in the Post once
they benefited by the sailing Of The Atlantic on
Wednesday last With mall Of 1ss letters and &c. eoe
newspaperr and by the arrival Of tho Baltic so hours
subsequently, with mail Of q 622 letters and q s5s
newspaper The Collins steamers are carrying very
large mails
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-23

NEGOTIATIONS In The MARINE CouRT.-It ID carrently 70
ported that enc or Ct tho judged OF the Marine
Court have resigned cendtcnaly. What the precise
ditions carnut q. present rate IMPROVE true
that than Judge retes from tbs bench, Jaage
Mccarthy VIII be left solitary and alone to Wind the
dignity Of the Court. Ear the Of the Times 10
Concerned.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-23

PHILADELPHIA sroox BOARD.

FIJI ADRLPHIA eToCK BOARD
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 20, 1855.
5.ocfs duh and depressed to-day. Reading, 37A;
Morris Canal 1875 Long Island Railroad, 17k psnrsyL
vAnia railroad, 46X Pennsylyania State hyee, s7K.
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET
BAIrIMoRs, Feb. % 1875,
Seven hundred head beef cattle offered; $50 driven
eastward and balance soh-pricss varying from % rs
10 S5 rs on hoof The demand for hogs Ia lcfs active,
aad pr..se Rave ALLEN on; sales 90 10 20 81 q.
NEw 0RfEANs, Feb. 90 1885.
The receipt Of the Baltics news here had an rrfavo-
able eject upon tho cotton market causing feeling q
depression, and prices weaker, bu. no. quo,sbly
lower The sales to dag amour. % 5000 halsr Tho
receipts at all tho soutbsrn ports less iran las. year rp
TO this tims are 2os, 600 bsiss
CHARIEsros Feb a, 1855.
Cotton mArhst Arm, a. prices ranging from exc
exc me sshs to-day reached 2, 2eo ha,es
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-23

CHICAGO, Feb. q, 1885.
Weather cold, with furious storm from the north;
frow falling and drifting rapidly
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-23

A New ViLLAgE-Vienns, Onario-county, ". ",
has BY vote of its inhabitants become an
village urdsr he rsme style and title Of the village Of
Pnepe.p
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-23

Utica, Feb. -, 1855.
The Know Nothings have nominated A. j. williams for
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-23
e Connecticut Know Nothing State Com


HARTFORD, Conn.,, Feb. ~, 1866
The Connecticut Know Nothing State convention
iembed here to day, and largely attended, about
four hundred delegates being present The street
that VIM. Miner, of stamford, has been nominated
for Governor, and VIM. T. Field Of Pomtret, for Leute
rant Governor
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-23
Gubernator iaI Nomination In Maine.

AUGUSTA, Feb = lS55
republican convention was held to day, which was
largely attended, and passed of with the greatest har
mony and enthusiasm Arson P. Merrill was nominated
fot Governor
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-23

The LATE CUBAN OuTBREAK.-A food Of
light is thrown on the late Cuban outbreak by
q telegrapbic despatch from Washington, pub
lished elsewhere from person well acquaint
ed with the subject. From this and other
sources Of information 1t appears that there
we're . short time ago in this country from
eight to ten thousand men banded together for
the purpose Of invading Cuba. They then con-
sisted Of various lodges, on the same principle
as the Know Nothing lodges, sworn to &C.
cresy. That among the leaders were men
connected with the government, and that those
inevitable muskets Of George Laws were Of the
party. That they we're to have made the at
tack in conjunction with the leading creoles,
about the 25th instant, and expected to have
mustered sufficiently strong to overpower the
resistance anticipated from the government and
free The island from Spanish bondage.
Such were the preparations made. Unsor-
tuna,ely notwithstanding the fidelity with which
The oath Of secrecy wss preserved BY The rank
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-23

ClScSSAIl, feo ~, 1900.
The election for United States Senator up In the
Indiana legislature today. The Senate elected Isaac
Blackboard the House amended by inserting the Of
the Hon. Joseph G. Marshall and the Senate refusing to
in this, great ement was created. There is
title hope Of Q compromise being made.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-23
THE VOTE ON THE TEMPERANCE BILL.

THE VOTE ON THE TEMPERANCE BILL.
ALBANY, Peb. 81 1855.
In the vote upon the final passage of the temperance
bill yesterday, Mr.. Maynnis name omitted amongst
the negatives with whom he voted The actual result
therefore was, ayes, SO; noes, As; absent, g.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-23
uErrIp STATES SUPREME couRr.


No. ~ John Charles Fremont appellant, vs.. United
states-Hon. J. j. Crittenden concluded biz argunent
for appellant
No. "a Ri Ayres .. al, sppellarts ys Hiram Carver
ct al.-Causs argued by Hon. s. Adams for appellants
the Attorney General for appeileee.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-23
Z, sc7ioN OF oyrIclRs OF The NATIONAL SoHUErsT
ASSOCIATION.

A. the election to-day for 40 Vice Prslsnis TIss-
surer Secretary and Board Of Managere Of the wash
instop National Monument Association, he Know No
thing ticket elected by 1855 yoes Of 100 east.
The editor Of he american Organ elected as one Of
tie Vice Presidents, sad J. ks7as late Auditor Of
The treasury az Treasurer
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-04-25
CLEARFIELD, WEDNESDAY,. APRIL 25, 1855.

The works were forced. Then, and not till
then, was the death-Iille silence broken. A
sound rung out from the victorious troops over
all the thunder of the battle. 1t was the
watch-word of success. 1t was heard by the
head of the column behind, it passed down
their line, was caught up by the rear, and
wild shout, making the very welkin tremble,
rang out as they dashed TO the attack.
The contest was short, but terrific. Over
bulwark, battery. and PROSTATE foes the gal
lant continentals, headed by Wayne, pressed
on, and driving all before them, met the col
umn of their little army, with an enthusiastic
cheer, in the very centre of the enemy's
works. In another moment the starry flag of
America was waving triumphantly over the
battlements. .r.,.s .-
The enthusiasm of the yictors cannot be de-
seribed. But though the contest had been so
bloody, not man Of the enemy fell, after re-
sistance had ceased. The prisoners were dis
armed, guard placed over them, and sentries
posted on all the commanding positions around
the works. The morning gun announced to
the British feet in the river that SToSY PoNT
WAS WON. r
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-04-25
35oerl.
\ SUMWER MORNING.

FRox THE NEW Pastoral OF T. BUCHANAN READ.
ebay dawns
Eni with ii svells the sounds, afa- and near,
OF lowing cattle and Of crosing cocks.
FROM farm 10 farm the Take2irg signals run,
And the blue smoke ascends- The sheep, released,
Leap the low bars ard, following their bell,
q bleating TO the pasture. And, aron
The pIougi1nan drives his team into the field,
md treaSls the furro7r, till the bern recalls.
Meanwhile the kline their generous udders yield,
And fI! the sounding pail till it o'erruns,
And driDs tx path with foam. Then, ct the spring
The snowy liquid poured III careful rows
And on Tatery slabs arranged TO cool,
Cleans like series Of full moons. Afar,
7 he giant forge, At labor mid the hills,
Tk-o5s sulIen thurder from its iron heart
And meath Won poplar. bursting into bloom
The lesser anvil rings While from the cot
Which on the breezy upland greets the east,
The windows blazing With the morlng red,
The loom makes answer with its busy beat.
Now bloom the orchards ana the noisy bees,
Sing like q wind among the snowy limbs
The occupants Of neighboring garden hives
Arc there, III full communities, 70 mine
The ojorors Eldorado; and the wasp,
Dropping his long legs like q dying crane,
Lights On the flower, and. with his ready sting,
Ihreats the intruder. There the huIable-boe
Comes booming, and departs vita laden thighs
Che yellow jacket, small and ful Of spite,
Eedcck5d in livery Of golden lace,
Comes with the fretfal arrogance Of one
Who plavs the master, though himself 4 slave;
ara over all TIE tvraut Of the hour
The king-birl, hoyeTs, darting on his prey;
and takes the ventured argosy Of sweets,
Then boasts his conquest on the aijacent branch,
Where, like pirate hauled against the wind,
lie " ais another sail. From limb TO limb,
The birds which he.e delight to build their nest
Ehe blue bird and the robin and the small
Gray d-peecer-pow fit among the flowers,
Until the cir is full of life and s0rg,
= fzf f1If fff
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-04-25
ADVICE 70 Parents.


Be ever gentle with II e children God has
given you; watch over them constantly; re-
prove them earnestly. but not in anger. In
the fogcible language Of Scripture, s.Be not
bitter against them Eyes, they are good
boys once heard : kind father say, u talk
to them very much, but DO not like to beat my
children-the world viii beat them 1t was
a beautiful thought, though not elegantly ex-
preased. Yes, there is net one child in the
circle around the table, healthful and happy
as they look now. on whose head, If longer
spared, the storm win not beat. Adrersity
may wither them, sickness may fade, a cold
world frown on them, but amid all, let memory
carry them back to home where the law OF
Kindness reigned, where the mothers repro
wing eye aoistoned with a te&r, and tte father
frowned ..more in sorrow than in anger"
Give your children fortune without educa-
tion, and at least one half viii go down to the
tomb of oblivion-perhapS to rnin. Give them
an education, aud they viii be a fortune to
themselves and their country. 1t is an inher-
itance worth more than gold, for it buys true
honor-they can never spend nor loose it; and
through life it ever proves a friend-in death
a consolation.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-04-25
NATURES LESSON OF RELIGION.

The following by ]. G. Whittier, is instinct
with such lessons of Religion as are patent TO
every eye in Natures scenery and audible TO
every reader.
There is a religion in every thing around us;
a calm and holy religion in the unbreathing
things Of nature, which man would do well to
initiate. II is meek and blessed influence,
stealing. as it were, unawsres upon the heart.
It comes-it has no terror, no gloom in its ap-
proaches. II has nothing TO rouse upthe pas
sions; it is untrammeled by the crecds and un-
shadowod 10y the superstitions Of man. 1t is
fresh from the hands Of the Author, and glow
ing from the immediate presence of the grea.
spirit which prcvatleS snd -4aiekeus it It-is.
written on the arched sky. 1t looks out from
eEeIY star. Il is among the hills and valleys
of the earth; where the shrubless N mountain-top
pierces the thin atmosphere OF eternal winter
or where the mighty forest fiuctuates before
the strong winds with It's dark waves of green
foliage. It is spread out Ike legjbla Ian
guage upon the broad face Of The Ensleeping
ocean. It is the poetry Of heaven. 1t is this
that uplfts tic spirit within US, until it is tall
enough to overlook the shadows OF our place
OF probation; which breaks link after link the
chain that binds US to mortality; and #hich
opens to imagination aworld Of spiritual beau
ty and holiness.