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countrvmau one day returning from the
civ. took home with him hve Of the finest
ppaches one could possibly desire tosre, and, as
his children bad never behpid the fruit before,
thew rrioced over them exceedingly, calling
them fnp apples, with rosy cheeks, and soft
plqm like skins The father divided them
among his four children, and retained onr for
their mother Ia the evening, ere the children
retired to their chamber, the father questioned
them BY asking
aHow did YOU like the rosy apples ?''
aVrry much, indeed, dear iaihrr," said the
eldest boy s.lt is a brauttuI fruit, 50 acld and
vet 50 nice and soft to the tast- have care
fully preserved the stone that | may cultivate
tree"
Right and bravcly done" said the father,
albat speaks we'll for regarding the future
with care, as is becoming in young husband
man."
81 have eaten mine and thrown the stone
away" said the Youngest, ',brsldes which, mo-
tb-r gave me half of hers. Oh ii tasted ST
sweet and melting in my mouth"
'sIndeed," answered the father, 'Ethou bath
not been prudent. However, it was very ma
tuFal and child-like, and displays wisdom enough
ior your years"
Il have picked up the stone,'' said the second
son, "which my little brother threw away,
cracked i,, and eaten the kernel; il was sweet
to the ta>tr but my ppach | have sold for so
much money, that when 20 to the city can
get twelve OF them"
The parent Sho0l, his head reProveing say
ing, "Beware. my boy OF avarica. Prudence IS
all vesy we'll, but such conduct as yours is
unchiId-like and unnatural. Heaven guard
thee, my child, from the fate Of miser.-
And YOU, Edmund z" asked the father, turning
10 his third son, who frankly replied,
Il have given my peach to The son Of our
neghbor, the sick George, who had the fever.
He would not take il, 50 left it on bis bed,
aud have just come away
"Nou," said the father, .Who has done the
best with his peach 2"
Brother Edmund 70 the three exclaimed
a!oad "5rother Edmund -
Edmund was still and silent and the mother
kissed him with tears ofjoy in her eyes.
No RAly FOR MORE THAN FOUR MoNTHs.-
We copy The following from the Galveston
News Of the 9th instant
"The Christian Advocate Of this morning
says ii is now four months and four days since
We have had rain in this city, though We have
mad slight showers in that time, which did very
little good. This certainly is long time 10 do
without rain. The principal suffering here re-
suits from the injury TO gardens, and the want
o. good water for the ordinary purposes. Of life.
OaF cisterns are now nearly all exhausted, and
even water Tor drinking is becoming scarce.
for most other uses our citizens have 10 resort
% wells, which furnish water more or less
OiacSsh, but which answers for washing and
0.aer purposes. When we are again to have
ram passes all our power of conjecture. We
oa'e had to pay exorbitant prices for nearly all
I'e hecessaries of life, and now, to add TO the
burdens which have fallen 50 heavily On the
poorer classes, they are having to buy even wa
Ter at price that renders The strictest econo-
ny IN the use Of it absolutely necessary"
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structure that may again, las it has in time
Past,) ovefshadow State authority, and thus OBJ
scuft, if not destroy, the light Of freedom that
gleams 50 brilliantly over this happy land. ln
this respect, no less than others, sseternal vigi-
lance is the price of liberty"
You will perceive, ] express no opinion Of
the propripty or improperly. Of the wisdom or
tolly, the policy or impolicy, Of the objects
contemplated in The Nebraska Bill. ] leave
That where the Constitution leaves it.-My re-
marks have reference solely TO the course pur-
sned and the doctrines laid down by the New
England and Northwestern Clprgymen. |
bake no right nor reason 70 question their peiy
or pairiotsm-an ] do not. But | believe,
whatever their intentions werA. bow pure soey-
er they may have been, and however honestly
they may qualify and explain their action
that il was mountaineering in It's appear
ance, calculated to array the civil and ecclcsi-
aStlcal authority in angry strife, contrary tothp
fundamental principles on which the Republic
is based-omnous Of evil, and only evil and,
therefore express my unqualified condemna-
ton oft. The rebuke il received was justly
merited and | am somewhat asionshed that it
has not walked up more general and decided
opposition than it appears 10 have done, eSpeci-
ally from the clergy.
Having, my dear Sir, complied with your re-
quest with great pleasure, | subscribe myself,
Yours, truly,
JOHN. A. Collins.
To Gen. Csc. W. BowNAN,
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Beloved little Mabel,
She perished 10 the spring;
When the flowers heean to blossom,
When the birds began 10 sing.
Onr precious little Mabel,
Had been fading all the year;
For though she vas our idol,
We could not keep her here.
Had you seen our little Mabel,
You would have lov'd her well,
For everybody loved her,
More than words can tell.
Oar Beaatitul, lost Mabel,
With eyes of dewey jet,
With the voice of ripping music,
see and hear her yeti
Our blessed little Mabel,
Now Irth fast asleep.
In the heart Of a green valley,
Where the early volels weep;
Where the sighlng trees above her,
Weave shadows Ger her bed;
Where the low, sad winds Of summer,
sing dlrses rouGd her head.
Where the lapse OF silver fountains
Upon the still AIR Aow,
And round her grave the Angels
Do softly come aud 90.
At home oar little Mable,
Shone like the morning star,
Whrch lights the mellow heaven,
And sends its rays afar.
Our holy little Mabel,
Was a cherub frou the skv,
Whom God bad sent To teach as
How we aust live ard die.
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THE BEDFORD GAZETTE.
Bedford, June =, 1865.
LETTER OF REV. JOHN A. COLLINS
BALTImoRE, May 5, 1854.

BALTIMORE, May ,; 1914.
My Dear Sir
Your letter Of the 81 inst, re-
ferring to conversation wr bad during my late
visit 10 Bedford, in regard to the Protest OF the
5000 New England Clergymen, presented to
the Senate ofihe United States, against the pas
sage of the Nebraska Bill and asking mr to
give you my views sin full'' upon the subject,
has been received.
am far from sufposng, that the opinions Of
one so humble as myself, upon public matter,
are OF any consequence; still, as you desire them,
| will not withhold them from you-though, in
complying with your request, may be charg
ed with extraordinary temerItY, for preSumng
10 come in contact with upwards Of 300 New
England Cl-rgytnen, and their % Nprth-Nrst-
ern AIies. conforms however, TO your wish the
more readily, because l believe that the objec-
tions to the course Of the Clergy referred to,
which force themselves uFoH my mind. are in-
stinctive with every American.
The obnoXie+S feature of this movement the
one which stamps its whole character and usli-
hes the Objectionable inlerrnces and inpica-
tionS, which may be- drawn from it, is that those
who made the protest, and signed it, did 50, not
as citizens, but as ''mjnSters Of the Gospel Of
Issus Christ" protesting 10 act, not IN the
name, OF nhrhaE Of the American peopr, or
any part ol them bat ''in the name Of AlmiZh-
~ God" and 'sin his pres-nce; and, in their
ministerial character, alone, they S0fem1fg pro-
test against the passage Of the Nebraska Bill -
djrect attempt 10 ~ jjQeaes Congress By Ci1i-
cal dictafi0R. This IS hgh and uawarranta-
bic assumpton--Grst, brcause The parties claim
to speak IN the name Of God, for which there is
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and impressive baptism with close attention.
The excellent Bishop improved this opportunI-
fy with pertinent remarks, which for few mi-
nutes made the cabin seem like place Of pub
lie worship. The sponsor took the child, and
after fpryent prayer in IFS behalf, as well for
its parents asthose who presented it, the Bishop
baptized Thomas ShipIey Geohegan, into plena-
rY membership ofth church Of God Another
PRAYER was offered, and the ceremony ended.
few who had looked upon sfhe Christening as
joke, al first could hardly suppress their mirlh
bat in few minutes all were attentive, and ap-
peared glad that the child had found 50 liberal
sponsor, who thus publicly pleged himself IN
one OF the most solemn sacfanrnis OF the church
10 give listening ear, warm heart and a lib
erai hand 10 It's aFpral.
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The Wheat Crop.

gentleman who has travelled through
great part of the Western States within few
weeks, says that in nearly every place he has
We ueVn 'oe prospect of a large crop Of wheat is in
Tue highest drgree favorable.
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fore, in our country, and in all countries, ought.
as all other citizens, TO be permitted to stand or
fall in public favor and estimation upon his
orn indiriiuqt merits. Every tub should stand
upon its own bottonl.'" "
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Ings OF God and, for that reason they constr
tute part of revealed truth. But The apostolic
ministry completed the circle OF Revelation, and
the lctH Of God is fully declared TO mankind III
the Bible
CleIgymen Of the present day cannot BE- said
to declare the viii of God, in the sense thu apos-
ties did--thry have access to none now but y hat
is equally accessible To the laity. As erpoua-
ders OF the word Of God, fully made ready for
them by Revelation as an iHstrumentaiitg for
the conversion of the world, and Tor sfeeding the
flock of Christ" ministers subsrryt a most I'M
portant nterest-but they do not inherit the
powers OF the A postles and the plea made for
Them, as Is substantially done IN the resolution
that, by Divine appointment, they have been
erected into spiritual corporation, through
which as It's only channel the will Of God can
be communicated, is alike unsound in theology
and unsafe for the cause OF civil and religious
liberty.
The other point embraced in the resolution
which asserts the Divine institution OF the MN
isry, 10 enforce the will Of God ''upon
all points OF moral and religious truth" with lis
obvious application, is equally unienable. Here
a nlScoacePtion again occurs as 10 the powers
Of the christian ministry in matters OF dlscI-
pine, as though, in this respect, they are equal
with those OF the apostles, which is not the
case The apostles founded and organized The
fb4y Acted Iaid cowo ori,inaiIv arJ an,bori,a-
tIvety the principles oil moral and religious dIscl-
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,l;sc;,,lir.. -, a.. ~, - ,t..ir o,.oas
IN 49,, - -, - -,;li -. al
r,.;,,,s, 80, -, H. .r.,1Ia,;a7s af,b b,d, -
which .hsy belong. II is evident. however.
that reference is not had 10 the Church or IFS
members in the phase Of The resolution under
discussion, nor to the duty Of ministers TO en-
pIoy. in their nnlpit. and other efforts. in the
cause Of truth. all the INGENUITY. argnnent. elo-
ouence. and zeal they can command TO iebuke.
lsariessly. the vices Of the world. That is not
the aim of the resolution The parties 10 il in
tended 10 administer rebuke in their official char
acter. as ministers Of the Gospel, 10 the Senate
oflhr United Sta,es-a body over which. as
Clerqynen. they had no jurisdiction. for having
passed a law obnoxious lathem: and as their
ground Of justification. for his bold. and I had.
like 10 have said, arrogant assumption, advance
the doctrine that the ministry is dvintly insti-
tuted 10 enforce The will of In this APP
plicaion of their supposed prerogatives, they
20 beyond apostolic authority The Apostles
never claimrd the right to interfere VITA tbe
action of thp authorities Of the State Such
duty had not been assigned thenl II is not CON
tanned in their commission, which only com
mands them to ..preach the Gospel" and no
where in their acts, or those of their master, is
such an attempt made. Doubtless, those who
drew the resolution had their eye upon the
r5.h of 10 od Cbon Fri..I, 10 T;iu. u.b;cb
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5elrtt poetrp.
LITTLE MABEL.

py MARY CLEANER AMss.
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We find the following interesting incidents
that transpired recently, IN letter addressed to
the Louisville Courier:
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-08-30
CLASSICAL AND COMMERCIAL SCHOOL,
BOARDING AND DAY PUPILS,
Davenport, Iowa.
Rs,. GEORGE c. STREET, PsrsarAL.

Rsr GEORGE C. STREET, PsIsurAL.
'I'HE above institution viii, open in the basement of
the Methodist Church, on the nrst "Wednesday In
September. Entrance at the rear OF the building.
TuirIoS CHARoEs PER TERn.
Prcpa ratory Department for boys merely com
mencing their edecation, $50
The Common Branches OF an English education,
embracing arithmetic, Writing, Heading, His
tory, Grummar, topography and Composition, soc
The above branches, together with
Greek. Latin. Geometry, Astronomy, Physiolo
gy, Eocni!cn. Book Keeping. Algebra, and
the Rudiments Of Chemistry, Mechanics and
Natural Philosophy, 1890
Extra charges for French and German, Music,
Drawing, Ac DC.
Charge for boarding, per Term, exclusive OF
There will be four terms in the course Of the year
viz: of i2 weeks each during the winter season.
and two of eleven weeks each, In the summer; every
Saturday being holiday.
Pupils will in all eases be required to provide such
book may be recon ended by the Principal.
No allowance will be made for the absence
Of pupil. except in of sickness removal 20 an
announcement distance.
The Principal of this Institution, in CONNIE ndBy II
the office of the Public kes the opportunity
sring those no may be ndaced to entrust children
TO his charge, that neither pains expense shall
spared his part, in order justify their confidence,
his hope ard aim being 10 his School one The
permanent Institutions ofihl. noarishng city, ealcuIs
ted TO ht young men for either professional
merci al career.
Refcreres.--tby permissiou,) to Rev. Alfred Lon.
derhaes. Rector Of Trinity Cbu,ch, Rev. Vim. Rut-
ledge. Pasior Of lst Baptist Church, Davenport.
Jas. Gamble. NJ. d.. Mrs. Hawiey, w. i. Brown,
David Steel aud A. =. Wes,fal, Esqs and Mrs Carrie
ton, lie Claire.
Aug. 81. ls5S.d-w-9w
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New Publications.

DANIEL BOONE AND THE HUNTERS OF KEN
TUcKY. BY W. H. BoG,Rr.
There is a laudabie desire manifested by
every people to search for facts associated
with their early history the rise Of ma
ton from weakness to strength, is among
the most interesting studies OF life. To do
this successfully biography. as distinguish
cd from general history, presents safe and
expeditions method. The book before us is
one OF this class. Itrecords the exploits of
the pioneer of Kentucky, of q man associa-
ted with the first steps of western enter
prise, with the first march of civilization
over vast domain. He was unknown Ia
some during his life, but he has left behind
him the reputation of being not only bold
hunter. but noble nan, inspired by lofty
purpose-ihat of opening the great West
with its boundless resources, to the progress
OF the Anglo American race. The Author
has set forth the facts with all the fascina-
ton Of romance, his contrasts between war
fare life and the mild victories OF peace are
beautiful, and withal it is book which rec
ommends itself to the pe-usal of every west
ern reader. Orders supplied by Messrs.
Miller, Orion & Mullgan, Auburn, New
York.
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LADIES COLLEGE.

LADIES COLLEGE.
He Second aaartcr fthe above Institute will com
menee on "Wednesday, September 5ih ia all Of IL
departments
Our arrangements for a thorough courseof instruc-
ton In the various departments OF the College, are
ample and on scale to meet the demands the age
and spirit ofthe limes.
We aim to give practical, tho rough and co
piete course Of studies than any OF schools for
young ladies. Yea, more, mean TO tax the lead
in the business offeinaie education.
Thecourse of stndies will h. varied to suit the cir
cumstances nd intellectual capacit! ofthe pupil.
Tuition IN the Primary department, - 10 per qr
do So aausl eou rsc, On :. -
Language and b ighe Eng i al branches, & 80
SorH.--No sItra charge sin the Normsior
Teaebe rs' dc partmeBt.
Music on Piano, Me iodeon ,Gnitarand ....
Harp, go 90 TO i2 90 81 "
Landscape Paiptngin Oil. 100 A."
Monocbromatic ,Crayon and Pencil
Drawing, &e. each, W
PapieT Macheand Ornam M tai Leather
Work. each, ~
Embroidery Oman enta Needle WORK,
&c., a., In all their variety, each, oo -
Diplomas WILDE gis to those v no COM
Picte thoro ugh coursein either oithe
departments.
Boa I'd wi m furnished rooms including
washing, lights. fuel, stationery, DC, 80 10 "
the pu oil fu mi she her Toom etc. y " 20 ~
All nav ,nents to be made In advance.
40. rns,a nnIy ssos 4. II. COD PKG,
Proprietorand Superintendent.
Ma. T. II. CoDDtss, ! p.,.,
Mas. NJ. "A. conpIKs, F'heipas.
Davenport, Aug 20, '55-dwu
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TRAnE Oh Bosrox.-The Boston A.las in an
article on Transportation to the West, says
the Difficulties which have heretofore exist
Cd and which caused New York and Phiia-
delPhia to possess superior advantages to
Boston, Is points from which to transport,
goods TO the West, have been removed; and
that the facilities which have been lately es
tsb!ished are so excellent that while Boston
may now boast of many advantages as q
commercial emporium, not possessed, or
possessed only in limited degree. by other
Atlantic Cities, in this respect no city can
lay just claim to superiority. The Atlas
further adds that by the new route which
has been opened by was Of the Ontario,
through Canada, etc, goods have reached
Chicago from Boston in eight days; and that
by this route the cost oftransPortation and
the rates ofinsurance are les. than on some
ofthe older routes.
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Hoes IL kEsTUcKY.-The Louisville
Journal gives table, derived from reliable
authorities shown. that the number of hogs
IN Kentucky this season is much less than
last. owing to the fact that last years corn
crop caused many hogs 10 be killed when
too young or not half fattened, and great
numbers also 10 starve. II concludes how
ever that though smaller in !number, the
hog product Of the presen, year will be
greater than that Of last, from the opposite
fact Of the superabundance Of corn. Pork
eli oser the State viii be much better and
heavier.
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Nile. Raehel...A Disappointment.

Mile. Rachel, the celebrated French &C.
tress, has at length arrived in New York.
and the cxcitable people Of that city have
another celebrity ON whom to expend their
money and hurras. Il had been intended,
says the N. Y. Times. but for = misunder-
standing as to the time Of the steamers
landing, to have signalized her arrival with
great "pomp and circumstance" Of parade,
and her reception would have been unpre-
cedented in munifcent outlay, not marked
BY the most extended and hearty enthusi.
asm. Owing, however, to the untoward
misapprchension and early hour at which
she landed, she went from the steamer to
her hotel in plain carriage drawn by two
horses, and the ordinary crowd which was
in attendance was entirely unconscious Of
the distinguished parsonage who was pass
ing through its midst. It is pity the eiti'
zens Of Gotham were deprived Of the show
for which they had made such extensive
preparations, and which they are so fond OF
enacting or witnessing; and though to her.
aid the arrivals of such distinguished per
formers by clap,trap celebrations" which
though they may be on larger scale, are of
the same character with the efforts made by
any Punch and Judy to attract the admira.
ton of the crowd. the plan is doubtless well
calculated to put money in the pockets of
the managers, aud that is the chief aim and
consideration. The writer in the Times
gives the following description of her ap-
pearancc:-
"During her exit from the steamer and
ride to the hotel, she showed very much
curiosity as to the character and appearances
Of the people among whom she was about
10 be introduced. She raised several times
her veil, and with her large eyes, dcep-set
but penetrating in their gaze, sought, IT
seemed, {, scan the measure of American
appreciation of tragic passion. Her attire
was wholly of black-plain silk dress with
founces-ever her shoulders thrown sim
pie black mantilla: black Grape bonnet and
richly embroidered veil forming the protec-
ton aud adornment of her head. She wore
dark kids, and on her left arm supported
heavy scrpentine bracelet, Add TO this,
moderate stature, rather slender form. and
lively though graceful carriage, and you
have the distinguished tragedienne whose
genius has SO long electrified the
European world, as she appeared during her
transit yesterday from the Pacific to the
wharf"