davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1855-11-29
mrs. stropsa,ham's Churn.

Speaking of churns, contemporary says
he has never seen any other labor-saving
contrivance in that department. that for prac-
tical convenience and utility could compare
with that OF Mrs. Srongalham, notable
English housewife, whoee acquaintance he
had the pleasure Of making in one Of the ru-
raj districts Of New York some years since.
Having occasion TO caIlupon her one sum
mer morning, he found her occupying her
huge chiniz covered rocking chair, rocking
and kninipg as though the salvation Of the
family depended upon the assduity with
which she applied herself to these occupa.
tions. Not that she was unc;vil or unsocla.
BILE by any means, for tho moment she had
taken the profsred chair she sat in with a
steady stream of talk that was as instructive
as it was entertaining, Tor besides her a1mi-
rabIe qualities as housewife, the lady pos
sessed rare conversational powers.
During the call she directed one of her
daughters 10 some duty in distant part OF
the house, adding, 81 would attend to it
myself, but mus! fetch this buttei." Now,
he had known something of the process of
t. fetching butter" in his early days, and the
idea of snow.wbite churn and an irksome
expenditure of elbow grease was as naturally
associated with il in our mind, az was the
compensatory slice of new bread and butter
after The achievement o. the victory. We
therefore cast our eyes abou, us involunariIy
for these indications, but we looked in vain.
or either churn or churning tifsre was no
more appearance than might have been seen
in Queen vctoria's drawing room any day
in the week Our curiosity was excited,
and we resolved to keep our eyes open, sat.
isfed that if we did, 1--WE should see what
we should see." And we did. During a
momenary pause in The conversation the la
dy rose from the chair, removed the cushion,
raised son Of trap door underneath. aud
looked into the apparent vacuum with an
earnestly inquiring eye. The secret was out
Under the seat in her rocking chair was a
box in which she deposited the jar Of cream,
and the agitation produced by the vibrslory
motion of The chair converted the liqnid into
butter. go. O.
By this arrangement the old lady was en-
abled 10 kill, not two only, bu, four birds
with the same stone. She could churn, knit,
take hsr ease in the rocking chair, and enter.
tain her morning guests stimuli, aneously. Aud
such butter as she made7 Yellow as gold,
sweet ss The meat Of tho cocoa nut, and as
hard, too; it always brought tie highest
price in The rural market. You may bag OF
your patent churns II you win, but ior nov.
city, economy, convenience, and immaccu.
late butter we defy them, one and all, when
brought into competition with Mrs. Sroaga!
,ham's dincomparable contrivance. OF her
butter we shall retain lively and grateful
Remembrance 10 our dying day; her churn
we shalinever forget either.
a ,#
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1855-11-29
Waters falling day BY day.,
Wear the hardest rock away.

IDLENsss.--Yohng men, bewsrs Of idlmssia
Accu.'om the mind 10 habits d regular Ia.
bor. Fix The attention upon course Of uss.'
iulness.,o yourself and others. Awake within
yourselves an interest for the accomplish
men, Of purpose, Cultivate habit Of pa;
lient endurance. Lot i be your desire d
secure The appreciation Of the wise aud COED,
and le, your motto be determination, activity
and perseverance,. ..,,..'..,. l..,,.f,.sa lo Lae
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1855-11-29

5 a. Aeshilsman. we'll known as an anna.
teur gardener and joker, sent 10 seedstnau
in town the other day for some seeds Of the
1rpis planf,'s which he had adveiti.sd-re-
guessing precisely si4 parcels Of chstaid pic
seeds, and two mines pies T'hs Sesdhnan
promptly sent him bali a dozen goose eegs
and ,se blind ,puppies, The humorous old
gentlemen adaiiisd that he had rather sO'
The worst Of The Joke, "a ,ss.aea 0, ,sso hsi
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1855-11-29

& a An imaginative Irishman gave utter
ierancs 10 This IarneniaiIon ;-"I returned 20
lhe halls, Of my fathers by snighii and fpund
them in ruins 4 cried aloud, my ialhess,
whore are ihsya' an echo respondeds ts1s
shst you, Psshsick Mnclaihsy "
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1855-11-29

r. Different sounds travel with different
vsloeisiss. Ascsli 10 dinner will run over .
ten sess Tot in minute and half while .
summons % work viii iAks from 6veto ten
pinutsA
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-17
Chicago and Mississippi Railroad.

~ ss3sss ~ RSs;;;;s1s.s;;;:;;a
PASSENGERS for bloom ngtoii, Springfield. Alton,
and St. Louis, will find the route via La Sale 10 be
the Specdiesf now no. open TO the public, and not
subjected 70 the usGa DELAYS OF The River. BY taking
the CHICAGO d ROCK ISLAND RAILROAD To La
Sale the ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILRoAD to Bloom
inetoi. and the
Chicago e. MISSISSIPPI IL RAILROAD
TO alton sud 81. Louis, passengers are taken through
Without delay in Is Hours!
1ls route st. Louis via Mississippi Riveris THREE
HunpHED MILES and time FOR1Y-FOUR HOURS.
Stage Connections
Are made al Bloomington with PEORIA Pekin and Ur-
bana; at Springfield with Barlstown PcteY burg and
Havana; at Vrden with W1veriy; at Car.inville with
Hillsboro, Van Bnrensburg, Vanda'ia and Salem; ut
Brighton with Greenfield and Scottville and at Alton
with Jcrseyve, Carroliton, Edwardsyilie. Highland
and CARLYLE. Tile trains also connect al 81 rinfeld with
the Great Western Rroad for Decatur, Tcrra II ute,
Jack sonvlc and Naples. sfr
Messengers arriving at St Louis, will connect with
Steamers for the Missouri, Ohio and TenDesse Riv-
ers and also with Steamers for Memphis, Vicksburg,
Natchez, aud New Orleans.
JrTP.nscnger Trains leave Bloomington at 4. n.
and 30 ~, the arrival Of the Trains from the
North.
ff5sfiekets con be procured OF A. F. LANGLEY,
agent al La Sails for any point on tho Chicago Mis-
sssippi Hail Road .iH
L. KEALlNG, suptC q MR..
June 9Th, 1854 ~
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-17
NEW EXPRESS ROUTE.
American Express Company,

WE are now running scni-weekly Expressto and
w from st. Louis to Hannibal, QGincy. keokuG.
Burlington, Mnscatine, Rock Island. Davenport and
in,e rmediate places 10 Galena. Cur arrangements
with the steam packets. afford facilities for the sale
and speedy transportation of hanknotcs specie pack
ages boxes and bales of goods the COLLECTION ana pay
ment of notes and accounts and the purchase Of goods
on orders. &C.. &c. trlisty messenger will accom-
paly each Express provided with an iron safe for the
security Of valuable packages entrusted 70 ms care.
Orders for the purchase of goods, &C.. from Galena
and other points on the route. will have prompt atten-
lion and packages returned 10y the first messenger
Packages viii be called for and delivered at ST. Lons
without charge for carriage. Messengers will leave
Tuesdays and Fridays of each week. AT Galena we
connect with Burbank 20. to ST. Paul. Also to thI-
cago Buffalo New York and all the principal eastern
citcis. LIVINGSTON. FARGO * Co.. Prop'rs.
RENwIcK & SON. Agents,
sept I-52-3rn Davenport, Iowa.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-17
G Il q G. II II l Il 5
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL!

= he subscriber has opened Grocery and Provshoh
store on the corner Of Front and Perry sts., oppo
site Messrs Burrows d Pretyman's mill; where will
be found choice assortment OF Groceries PROVISIONS,
wooden ware. Nails Glass, White Lead. Oakum, Ros-
in &c. &c. all of which VII be sold low for cash or
trade. , !,
Dealers in the aove articles will do vel to call and
examine the stock before purchasing elsewhere.
Attention will be paid 10 receiving Storage, For
wardng and selling Of merchandise ana nrosnee.
Davenport, July n, 1853. j. M. D@LAhAL N oHo'
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-17
An Open Field and Fair Play.
IMMENSE STOCK OF
WATCHES AND JEWEI.RY

AT iiOUsEL'S, No. LIZ CLAIRE ROW.
I AVE Just returned from New York with the
largest aud best stock of tine Watche. and Jswelr.
before offered in this market. have gold
Watches from $50 S225 Silver do from IS to 500.
Gold Chains from s. to $50 Rings fr In two bits to
S5U,nO Breast Pins from sit $6e.
would vail particular attention to my stock Of La
dies, Watches which EN- braces full variety Of fPisin
Hunting and Enameled cases, and think can suit
the ost fastidious
In short, rny whole stock Of Clocks, Watches, Jew
eiry. Silver aud Plated is full and eoRlete and
uch larger than has been brought to this mar
kst. and will sell wholesale retail VI prices tha
will defy al competition. -s1s Hz5l-3Ee tsaz
Repairing done ne usual at short notice.
g New, 18th. 1874. ttsa sfslk se4s ~
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-17
n 0TI Gel!

-ne leased tine stand OF w. H. FI,dreth bee iesye "a
announce that they intend carry ON the Ha
all Its branches-snd will be in reeeips g
ne opening OF ofnavigaton Of extensive aseort-
sn OF everything embraced in the ass line 70.
se,asf WIN fuli stock Of Iron, Nails. Ae.
ments complete, they expect to extend 70 he "a
customers OF the Establishment and The public il eep.
crii Inducements for purchasing equal - ssy Hard.
ware mouse North Of st. Louis est ~ Chicsee "a
respectfully solicita share OF public patronage. 81
davenport, Feb. esth, 1854
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-17
"NOW-A DAYS"
NEW WHOLESALE g. RETAIL
BOOT. SHOE AND RUBBER STORE.
STEVENS & IsArIIBUN,

MANUFACTURES and Dealers In the First DUAL
vi ity OF all kinds of Mems, Boys, Youths, Wo-
mems, Misses and Childrcn's Boots Shoes Caters.
&C., having determined TO locate their business per-
mancn;sl in Davenport. heye occurred rooms for line
preseu, Forests Block. Corner OF Brady and Third
Sts doors from the Brady street, where
they are now opening large stock.
They dcsign to keep on hand at all times full
sortinent OF their and the best Of work OF
every saret. from the finest slipper to the Coarsest
prices for Cash.
They most respectfully tender to the people OF Dav
export. Rock Island and surrounding country. ih-
v;tetion call and examine their stock whencyerthey
wish purchase any thing in the Boot and Shoe line.
Davenport. Nov 2oth, le51-dt
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-17
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.

rs,IIE subscriber has received from the Eastern and
Southern Market. large and well selected stock
CT goods of all descriptions, in common consisting
of Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes Hats and Caps,
Glassware, Queensware, Buffalo Robos,
iiroccries, Dried Fruit, Cotton Warp,
Carpet Chain, Picking Yarn Cut Window Glass,
"A. I. l. e. Kanawha salt Hardware.
Xct's and Min Saws Iron all kinds, Steel assorted
Castings, Nails, all kinds, Grndstones,
Woodenware, Live geese icathers.P Pitch & Oakun-
Sole and Upper Leather. Wall Paper,
Willow Baskets, Paints and Oils, Dye Studs, &c.,
viii ii will be sold ut small advance for Cab. AS
inte l keeping every thing in common use. persons
ing several articles obtain them Front street
at y Brick store opposite the Mills. Davenport Iowa
une 0, lS53S9. J. NJ. BOWLING.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-17
GARDEN LOTS.

vSOUR Lots ~ Five Acres each situated one mile
j ror'h af civ Of Davenport, East side of Dr.
hrrue Road Also Eight lots OF Four Acres each. tni
tigh, lots Of One Acre ssch nisaad mile aOsth -
side; appi,t 10 95,t G,I.DAvkSPOFT. 3
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-17
1854.
CHICAGO & ROCK ISLAND RAILROAD.
The Only RailroAd connection Of the Mizsissi]

CHICAGO & R0CK ISLAND RAILROAD.
The Only RailroAd connection Of the Mizsissip-
pi with the Atlantic.
Three traus daily through 70 Chicago Sundays OK
lepted.
Leaving Rock leland,
tst-Through freight with I'd class al ~ A. NJ
Arriy ing al Chicago c4o T. NJ.
.d--Mail trhin 4 20 A. M.
Arriving at Chicago S Pm.
jd-Night Express (every eyenagl 546P. NJ.
Arriving q, Chicaco > A. n
Trains arrive at Rock Island,
iss-Eight Express from Chicago at SEQ 4. VI.
5d-Mal Train Z" $. Pm.
3d--Frs,ght $50 y. NJ.
K AL freight trains have second class and Emil
grant attached. Tie trains this Road to
and from the Depotn Chicago and in connection
with trains Of the Michigan Southern Railroad thus
avoiding the usual expense Of Hacks and carriage of
baggage.
Tickets through to Chicago aud all principal places
East by The above roate be hai Of S. s. Stevens
Agent al the Rock Island depot of the Chicago Rock
Island Railroad, JOHN +. HENRY, Supt.
w. II. WHITMAN, Ast. Supt.
Rock Island. may lst, 1854
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-17
WILSON 4 HARLEY,
WHOLESALE 4 RETAIL G1OCx1S,

IN Hhds. n o. Sugar, very low,
~ Clarified & Crushed Sugar,
Glass, White Lead & Ois, -r-s= fet
III bbls N O. Moassss.
~ do Sugar house do,
do syrup,
g. bbls Noasses. Gsa
snperior Young Hyscn. Imp. q B,a. Tea,
l0 sacks dried apples peaches,
Ixtrac. OF Lemon and Leson SyrWp
Essence Of Coffee. Eroma, chocolate 4 Cocoa,
Hams. Shoulders Il eides.
Sugar cured csnyassed Hams.
Goldfish VT Fish in 4 bbls,
81 kegs Nails,
togetner with large assortment OF Queens. cd ana
Willow ware, ana all other goods connected m -
business, which will be sold cheap for cash.
Inc whole OF the stock has been earcfally IeeteA
IN the Eastern and Southern markets, We o. Q o0hs
in the city. WIIsI,ET r 'HxI ~ =
MAY IL, -,''''' 80
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-17
DAVENPORT. IOWA. SATURDAY HoRNAd, FEBRUARY II, 1885,
ri SIN SS CAR IDS.
ALV0RD & VAN PATTEN,

AkvVnU y VAN fAII6W,
Successors to B. Sanford,
Wholesale ana Retail Dealers In
Groceries, Drugs, Chemicals, Paints,
Oils, Glass, Nails, &C.
ALSO IN
PATENT MEDICINES. and Agents for all DR.. u
JAYNES' PREPARATIONS.
OPPOSITE THE POST OFFICE.
Davenport, Oct 5th, ls5f-trw-ly
A CARD.
p. A. BeRTHoLp. sAM'L. X. BARKLxy. u. THOMPSON
RAKkLEY, THOMPSON CO.,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Groceries,
Boots and Shoes and Queensware,
COMMISSION AND FORWARDING MERCHANTS
Davenport, Iowa.
Agents for the sale Of Iahin 4 Smiths Gunpowder-
constantly on hand one thousand X IS and Cases Ri
a., Sporting and Mining Powder which we will fur
uish Manufacturers Prices TO the trade Powder sery'
ii at ive minutes notice.
July S.lss4-@trw-iy
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-17
SHOES AND CATERS.

yACK SCREWS, CT mp Screws. Drills, frownays'
ey rica., yer! low BY DAVENPORT & LIE CLAIRE
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-17
SEARS, WOOD / CO.,
Bedstead Manufacturers, II nhar 1eseAaats
aud Dealers in Plened flooring.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS.
THE only estaLlishmentin the West where
SEERW OoD'S CELEBRATED TCRN1No
LATHE ia used for turning PRnN FuRns; sueA -
Eecets. Batwsfsys, Bed Pssfs. 1atIs Lsgs, sndos
work too various 10 enrn.eFats. with the G sfF
JhoIidsrgs Of all cato sqssvss II esy rsabsr -
taste may sygesst. Making the most perSset ane
teautiin work that fancy dease, esd keviag ~
aIpeare nee OF c0sfiy esrvsi Oofk.
June ~. q
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-17
Washing without Labor.

Washing without Labor.
4 NDREWS celebrated Soap Powder for washing
~ and making Soft Soap, for sale ut
dec 20 DALLhLhos
nILS, Lard, Iinsccd, and Tanners Oil. Iurpennne
I J and Pitch, ior sale at DALAELLss.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-17

q SPRINGs, Axes, Nuts and Washers, Wrought
= Nails, Strap Hinges. ri AEf at
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-17

TTNaE Key and Plat of Pine Hill Cemetery are st IL
i rael HALLS Cabinet Shop on Brady Street. For
Information apply TO Israel Hall or to l0I
A. &. FULTON.
Davenport. Aug Ist, 1e54-trw-tf
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-17

TWO Ornamental Cottages Ainswonh Street, Il
= Green's I'd addition to City Of Davcspoyt; goo
we'll OF water and pump in ktchen--Lots veil fenced
Apply to COOK 4 SARGENT, or
3. RUSSLE DOW.
June lst, ls54
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-17

4 NUMBER OF lots situated in various parts or
:. city for lease fer term Of years; arEH 70
July ~ GRO. u. DANrNF'h''
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-17
NAILS.

osi received large supply Of Fence, Spike, ola
lshils aiid other Nails, for sale cheap by - -,
July 9th, 1854 CHIIDG RAKEn
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-04-14
Hints On Dress.

Large plaids are most becoming 10 tall
PERSONS; the same may be said of bounced
dresses for ladies'.
Toe effect of stripes is to increase the
height OF the person.
Brown coIors are very becoming to per-
sons of SANDY" complexion. Generally
speaking, however, these colors are more
worn by elderly persons, and those of ma
,are age.
Large shoes allow the foot TO spread;
and ugh! shoes are uncomfortable, The
effect OF either is to increase the size OF
The foot.
As general thing, colored shoes for
ladies ale anything but elegant ; even for
the gayest party, White .: black satin Is
.dccidedIy preferable.
Fancy coors are more becoming to per-
sons of sauguIne temperament and tiorId
complexion.
Those who are troubled with perspra-
ion of the hands and feet, or with greasy
moisture On the face, should know that
flannel worn next the skin increases the
evil. Nevertheless, more important con-
siderations Of health may require its use.
To ladies with light compilations, fair
hair and rosy cheeks, the various shades
of blue are quite becoming; where the
countenance is pale, buff or white should
be preferred.
The painest dress is almost always the
mos, becoming, and he who dresses plain
IIv will never be dressed unfashionably.
Next to plaiuness, is neatness of dress and
taste in the selection of coIors.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-04-14
GEMS.
GEM >.
'atience is the key of content.

Patience is the key of content.
The choicest pleasures of life lie with
in the range Of moderation.
Gratitude is a feature muoh admired,
but rarely to be seen.
The very stars are nearer 10 us than to-
morrow.
A hypocrite is good in nothing but
sghs.
Bitter words of haste Of hate have often
been repented.
Virtue is not the less venerable for be-
ing out Of fashion.
Where there is no hope there can be no
endeavor.
If there be no faith in our words, OF
what use are they
Honors come by diligence; riches spring
from economy.
Time flies like an arrow, days and
months ike a weaver's shuttle.
Past events are rs clear as mirror; the
future as obscure as varnlsh.
Doub, and distraction on carlh-the
brightness of truth in heaven.
The generations Of men follow each
other like the waves of swollen river.
Glory is well enough for rich man,
but i, is of very little consequence to
poor man with large family.
'ro correct an evil which already exists
is not so well as q foresee and Preven! i.
The spontaneous gifts of Heaven are OF
high value, but the strength OF Persever-
ance gains the prize.
If there be a WANT of concord among
members of the same family, other men
will take advantage of il 10 injure HEN.
Death travels midst the merry crowd,
Concealed from mortal eyes,
Enrobes the falrest with his shroud,
And bears them TO the skies.
Who can tell the value of a smile /!
costs the giver nothing, but is beyond
price 10 the erring ana repentlng, the SAD
ana cheegesS, the lost and the iOrsaken.
An honest man is belived without an
oa'"' Tor his reputation swears for him.
No'hug is more diyer,ng than to see
men, t"r whom we have I-grounded
contempt, affect contempt for US.
Eeonomy-Buying camel hair brush
. 10 pant house.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-04-14
Love OF Show.

The more ignorant and vulgar people
are. the more they are fond Of show.
Young married people in moderate Cir
cumslauces often attempt 10 outyie tile
rich. Their furniture IS too costly to
use, and their apartments are too nice to
enter except on rare occasions. Ofcourse
all comfort is sacrificed, in thus lavishing
for show what is meant for happiness;and
the result is too often the accumulation of
debts and eventual crime. TO avoid this
the true way is to cultivate simplicity in
habits, dress and manner. 1t is not men
and women Of sense, who are most fond
of show; but those who having l!lle or no
merit of their own, try to keep up appear
anccs by ostcntatious display. When 4
man can really afford this, as a general
lhing he cares very little about it.
An eX~ayagant habit is perhaps more
commcndabe than miserly one. We
would rather see a man liberal, than mean.
The danger, however, Is apt to be on the
side Of extravaganza. ltruins more than
half the young men who 60 to tie city
seeking employment; and is undoubtedly
one OF the greatest incentives to crime.
Young men, especially, cannot too early
begin to guard against a course Of conduct,
so injurious IN lis progress, and so diSas'
lrous in lis results,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-04-14
-r r-.-r -o
:, L = - o.. - ,
100 YOUNG 70 KNOW"


Pear mother! rest thee on this bank
Your fee; are bleeting sore;
And | am sure that we have waIk'd
Fun twenty miles, and more.
Then, mother, rest thee on this bank,
Aud Shall 81; by thee;
Go thou to sleep, and God will keep
Ancvil things from thee.
They say, dear mother, thou vert once
\ lady young and fair
Wi,h rings Of gold upon your hands,
Aud diamonds in your,hair
That my father was a captain brave,
And saiI'd upon lie sea
And that there was in all the land
No braver man than he.
They tell ne that he san'd away
Away to a distant shore.
4hey tell ne that he sail'd away
And You saw him meyer more.
Aud how a fearful tempest rose,
And how The lghtenngs lew;
And how the noble ship went down,
Wilh all her gallant crew.
But The last blow that laid the low
Low IN lo4r latter years;
That struck the roses from your ckcek
And fud your eyes with tears;
That sore Oppressed your soul with fear,
Your heart with bitter woe
You tell me, gentle mother dear,
81 an TOO YOUNG TO KNOW"
Then rest thee on this bank mother,
And | will sit by thee
Go thou to sleep, and God will keep
All evil thnss from thee.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-04-14
NO. a..


Sad. indeed is the picture, gloomy the
prospect. where the sweet bonds between
parent and offspring are early aud rndeIy
snapped by death, passion, or The force OF
circumstances. Melancholy and often
perllouS, indeed, is the condition of the
child. when the mother is unUmrly called
To her account, ere the bloom of early IN
fancy has passed from her daylinc's cheek.
YET more deplorable, when parents
faults and evil habits, ill.judgcd severity
or culpable indulgence, have corrupted
The understanding and alienaed the hear!
of their offspring. How delightful is IT.
IN our af,erdays of honor and successful
maturity. 10 look back on the sunny hours
of in(a"cv; to recall mothers earnest
gaze of unuuerabc londness ; a father
caress of tenderness and love; to dwell hg
msmory's aid on their mutual JOY at our
progress in strength and knowlcdge-Ihe
result of their united instruction and en-
ucapies--.on tie holy precepts that from
,heir lips were caught and the eternal
truths they impressed upon our remem-
aranrc: and to feel that, whatever we may
possess Of Nfe's best gifts, we mainly
owe, next TO tho Giver oi al, their deroIcd
,.r~r
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-04-14

A Jerseyman was very sick, and was
not expected to recover. His friends got
around his bed, and one of them SAYS ::
John do you feel willing TO die - John
makes an effort to give his views on The
subject, and answers with his feeble voice
i lhink-I'd rather stay-where I'm BEL
ter acQnainled.'
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-04-14

HAPPINEss.-(A A new defniGon.) A
soft couch by the fire, a new novel a do.
zen cigars, bottle of port, loose gown,
easy slippers, a good conscience, and a
squalling baby.