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RICHMOND DAILY WHIG.

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SWAN q CO.'S LOTTERIEs.,!
;RS MILITARY ACADEMY LOTTERY

CLASS l.,
To be drawn IN The city Of Mobile Aabama public TUEsDAY
December 30, 1856 OF the Plan o SINGLE NUMBERS
JOHN HUEIn and w. W. Mc6uRE, Esqs, commi.sieners
vopr ~, 10000 10000 5@ickETso3:2s0 @ = PRIZEs,
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NEW YORK ADVERTISEMENTS.

FROM 8. N. PErTESGILL 4 cos NEwsPAPER ADvERrIs.
ING HOUSE.
Co. all the
In the United States Canada Oces, tis Nassau street
New York, and 10 State street, Bostes.
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WILLIAM O. RIyEa

Qp E(AlA HE wAHD.-Tbs DfARRHRA KILLER, tes.
sDsbOaI ted In in10 Gases o Aslatic Cholera
B'Eol Compain has yet fai when tried time
" relieve and speedily 20 effect Cure PRICE -
CENTs BOTTLE
tV Be particular that II IL prepared BrxSEIT
ftsHgH Richmond, other IA Genuine.
" sod by Drnggss and Country Merchants everyHhere.
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WooL mITS-wooi. uATS.-

"OOI uATS-WOOt. HArS.-To ranicrs. -.
w Railroad snd Coal Pt Manarsrs and ~ Others who -
have Negroes TO hat have In hundred c dos
ack fer Brown and White Wool Hats from low
hne, Which will scll Al vcry low prices.
oc2o JOHN THOMPSON
IN SKINs.-t pay hlgheH MARKET value fur nc
~ following skng Otter Mnk Mustrsts Fox Oppos.
som, Wild Cat, and Hare SKINS JOHN THOMPSON,
ncli 81 MAIN street
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OFFER FOH SALE, TO CASH AND PROMPT
" Credit
1900 bags Rio Coffee. from fair prime quality
5g0 Z" Laguaira Java and MOcla do
loo hhls. ~ o. and p. II. sugar.
BOJ Packages Loaf" Crushed" Powdered" and
Coffee do
2oOO kegs Nails, sold Dominion" brand
1nt0 boxes Sperm, Adamantine and Talow Candles
loo baskets best Olive OIL
tsi bhis., hG bbls. and ks Mackcrd
300 package Green Tea
loo bbls. Tanners Oh
25D bbls. aud tcrces prime ". q. Molasses
So hhds. prime Muscoyado 10
S-O boxes ~N1O and lOxl2 French American GLASS
1000 Tcams Wrapping Cap, and Letter Paper
100 boxes chewing Tobacco
10000 Cigars
- gross Nason's Hacking
200 Buckets
ID
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NEW YORK ADVERTISEMENTS.
LADIES DICE

rRos vIssCHER OWEN CO. Grxr.AL Nswsp.rEa Apv,sTis
tss HousK (ArrLFroS BuDSsJ No. 8seA BaoIpwAI
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GNUNsi cUNsiI GUNSiiI-I have ju., opened /. ale,
Belts which wul sen low T. o DTNNy
. New Hardware Store. No. 90 Main srs.s
oef Ahovs ne nanka
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RnH CHINA DINNER sETs.-Eewsut Rsa eolf
- band ani hoqnet Decorated Chua Dinner ses af-tt
eeived a iSi Main street.
ts BULKLEv a 90.
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SOUTHERN MILITARY ACADEMY LOrTERYi

To be drawn In the Of Mobile Alabama In pubie sArrru
DAY January 10, ISL the Plan Of SINGLE NUMBERS
JOHN HUEIEI aud w w. McGrtRE, Esqs. CommiSsloners
10000 T1CkErS-3.3O7 PRfZESi
NEARLY ONE PRIZE To EVERY NINE Tickets
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DONNAN & CO.,

DOMAIN s. CO.,
TOBACCO AND GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
~ respectfully soli.iied.
~ Omce Virginia street, next 10 Frys corner.
Richmond, March 3 isaS. mhis-iy
BACON & BASKERyIII,
NENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
ECElNE consig u Tobacco Corn, Wheat
y and give their personal same and
keep constantly hand large Of Groceries,
ruvan Guano, &c. fe2T
HoEuDrn, " n.aHrpxs
=. rI,GRUDER'S SONS,
GtOMMIssfON MERCHANTS,
~ FiFrEENrH srREEr, RiCHNoSn
hoeh consgnments s CORN, WHEAT, FLOUR TOBACCO 1o.
March 10. iso5.
JOHN a. SON,
COMMISSION MERCHANT,
cnEyER CsRV srksErs. EicsNoSp VA.
wv I'LL he personal WHEAT CORN
w TOBACCO, and an ot, country produce gncd
care api6
DOGGETr 4 ANDERSON.
fDrnsr of GorsruOr and FrrHtiin strata.
XATIOLFSALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN french Ameri
w c4g Paper Hangng; Satin pelanes Damask.
dow Curtains Gmps Cords aud ras Cornices Coop
lace and Muslin Curtains Foo and Table Coht Hair Cloth
and push Tor Sofas; Curcd Hair Sofa sprur Tvne
tngs; window Shades. Curied Hair and Mattrcsses
Feather Beds Lounges sofa D articles m our
line Of business Al o whsh VIII b. sold ths
terms snd Paper Hanging aud UPholsering punssy
w town or country. ocs
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HINFonD q PoHrEn.
PICTTTRE FRAMES

ADIHs and Gentlemen getting up Pantlnr Enrrsvnrs
~ Neie Work, Sc for the approaching FAIRS do we'll 10
call ~ FRANCKs 40 Broad street, Tor same
~ orders from city and country Of
Looking Glasses, Looking Glass Plates &C. solicited cell
A r COST ron CASH, TO CLOSE OUT.-Our en-.
- ts assortment Coats Tsmas snd shavs vihne
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nj AtAHONls genuine and Imitation
AVh Pineapple, English DAIRY and Cutting Cbeess
salad on, sublime quality
OunpoWdcr aud Black Teas
Loaf, crushed. puiverisei and co6se suZars
In store and for sale By
-, sgLDEN MILLER
ueo Corner Pran ard Cary str.,
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I%' :. z III To n Eft z 4 :
NOVEL SGHE yIEy
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-06-28
"The Sine Qua Non. +"

'7hat wiHom whch thing is not is caci Sine Qua Non
When Adam was stationed in Eden's fair bower.
The lord of the beast, the bird and the flower
He eNclaim'd tho creation my sceptcr may own
TO happiness still there's SINE QUA NON.
oh. sine qua non, sine qua non,
To happiness still there's sine qua non.
The Deity piticd The creature he made,
Aud sent int in compassion bcp.mate and aid:
From Adam. while sleeping he pluck'd out the bone
Had formed of the rib the SINE Qua NON.
oh! sine qua non, &c.
oh! then laughed the landscape and garden around.
Aud man. blcst with BEAUTY, true happiness found;
What our ancestor did all his children have DONE
And WOMAN IL still the sweet SINE QUA NON.
Oh! the sine qua non, &c.
The parson will hammer and stammcr all day.
Tibet liics joys are ilcetng and man Is but clay
Still. though not recorded in Mark, Luke or John.
lie sticks to the TEXT of the SINE QuA NOM
OH sine qua non &c.
The lawyer who abors and swcats in his cause,
And puzzles his brain in expounding the laws,
Quits the forum with joy, and without PDO or con,
Finds precedent PAT In the SINE QUA NON.
OH sine qua non.
The judges are thoughtful and learned and wise,
For nanght save the docket have they any eyes,
But when business is over. they shall hasten on
To finish the circuit with the SINE QUA NON.
Oh! sine qua non, &c.
on! tell US yc heirs of Hypocratcs' skill,
re men OF the mortar the pestle and MILL
What DROP can cncrimson the cheek pale and wan,
bike the ssw from the lips of the SINE QUA NON.
Oh! sine qua non, &c.
The poet may sing of the charms Of the Tyre,
or llelcon's fo.nt ard Promethean fire,
Though his music surpasscs the Mantuan swan,
Yet what il il all to the SINE QUA NON.
oh! sine qua non, &C.
Then Ill hr the bumpcr-let's drink to the smile,
That sorrow, misfortune, and care can beguilc
In ii'es chcquefcd path may we galy move on,
Ever chccrd by the love of the SINE QUA NCN.
oh! sine Qua non, sine qua non,
Ever chccrd by the love of the Size qua non.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-06-28
Ole .ftlitiana Democrat.
THE DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM

lIE DEMVOSalIC L liza lEOhM.
The Nashville Union remarks with grca,
force and truth:
"The most important matter in democratic
conventional declaration of princllcs.-..is
always the least difficult to accomplish Eve.
ry one knew what the democratic tlaJIorm
would be before it was adopted. II has been
substantially the same since Jefferson first
pcnncd it. It's cardinal features were laid
down in the Declaration of Independence 1t
is not only known of all men in this country,
bnt is generally understood by the lovers OF
freedom throughout the world And it is THIS
fact that makes II foreigner, fleeing from up.
preston elsewhere and seeking an asylum with
us, naturally fall into the democratic ranks
when he first lands upon our shores. 1t comes
as natural for II man, seeking refuge from OPP
preston, to partakc of the spirit of democracy
when he gets here as it is for the infant at its
mothers breast to draw in the nutrimcnt of
life.
''rhc platform recently adopted at Cincin.
natl, the main points of which were given u,l.
der the tclegraphic head yesterday, had been
previously adopted, in substance, by all our
country meetings and district and State con-
vcntons throughout the Union What n thrill
of pride and pleasure it sends to the heart of
every man who reflects that he, too, is dem
v,rrut
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-06-28

back to my youthful years for expressions to
injure my political character The brave and
generous citizens of Tennessee, to whatever
political party they may belong, will agree
that this is hard measure of justice; and it is
still harder that for This reason, they should
condemn the President for having voluntarily
offered ME seat N his cabinet
never deemed it proper, at any period in
my life, whilst the country was actually en-
gagged in war with a foreign enemy, to utter u
sentiment which could interfere with its sue.
cessf,l prosecution. Whilst the war with
Great Britain was raging, | should have deem
ed it little better than moral treason to para
lye the arm of the Government whilst dealing
blows against the enemy. After IL peace was
concluded, the case was then different. MY
cnc,nics cannot point to an expression uttered
by me, during the continuance of the war,
which was not favorable to its vigorous prose.
cution.
From your fficnd, very respectfully.
jaws BUCHANAN
Hon. George. W. Jones.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-06-28
Corporation Proce edings.
CLINTON, La, June 20, 1856.

CLINTON, La, June 20, 1856.
The Board mel pursuant to adjournment.
Present: PEREZ RIPLEY, Mayor. Aldermen-J
W. BELL, WV SApLEE, Is. w. BARNES, NJ RlcuARr
and EVANS Write.
The Minutes of the proceeding meeting read and
approved Of
The Bond Of Tho-. l., MrGnEE, as Constable. re-
ceved approved Of, and ordered to be filed.
ON motion, Resolved That the Constable proceed
forthwith to collect the amount of arrears of Coro-
ration Tax, as returned by the late Collector and as
certain who the defaulters and enforce the pay
ment of said tax as the ordinance directs.
The bill OF w. W. Chapman, amounting to sl3l 95
for constructing cistern on corner of the public
square, and also the bill of G. bigger, for inch pipe
for same. amounting to $50 presented for payment
On motion the laid over for further con-
sidcrntiOn.
On motion, Resolved, That Evans White and T.
W. Barnes be appointed Committee to examine the
cistcrn, and report as as convenient as to its
utility
On motion, the Constable directed to examine into
the complaint of Mrs. Kennedy MS to the ditch cut
by order of the Corporation, near her garden and
report at next meeting.
The Board adjourned to Thursday evening, 3D.,
July, O'clock p. NJ.
r. RIPLEY, Mayor.
Attest: W. III. O'REiLIY, Sec'n
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-06-28
Sillimaa Female Collegiate Institute,
CLINTON T.,

THIS Institution will open for the reception Of pu
/ pills on the First Monday OF March, under The
following Board Of Instructors:
Rev. HENRY MCDONALD, A. Ma. Principal
Mrs. MARY ANN MCDONALD. ... Vice PRINCIPAL,
MISS MISS m VII t. ANN sLaue"rEH Assistant Teachers
Mr.. CHARLES SHULrz,. ............M Music TEACHER
An accomplished Pianist to be supplied.
Other assistant teachers will be engaged as the
number of scholars may feguire their services.
The terms of nition and boarding, estabshed by
the former Principal vii. Le adopted, payable in adj
vance, viz:
Tuition per session Of five months list Glass s25 90
I'd class, 20 90
Il Primary, Is 90
Music; on the Piano or Gbtar,. ............ 25 90
Vocal music, each scholar, per session.. 2 SO
incidental expenses, 90
Ancient or modern languages. painting, draw
lag, or fancy needle work, Extra.
Boarding, per session of five months, ..... 60 0e
A deduction of 81 per month, for those board.
ers from the vicinity, who come Monday
morning and leave Friday evening.
Washing, when done in the institution. per doz SO
Each boarder will be expected TO furnish her own
bed, bedding, lights, Wash stand, wash bowl. and
pitcher towels, Nc. The Principal having his own
servants is prepared to receive ma boarders as
may desire TO board Mt the Institute.
Pupils will he received at any time during the
session, and charged from the time of entrance to The
end of the session,-but no deduction will be made
for absence, after entrance, except in cases OF pro
tracted sickness.
The Institution being designed by the charter and
its founders. for an exclusively Female Collegiate
Institute" little boys will not be received
With the view Of saving the patrons OF the Insti-
tuition unnecessary expense the schoolbooks used by
the former principal will be adopted and any chan.
gcs which hereafter may become necessary, will be
introduced when the scholars have completed the
books which they already possess.
The session of Five months will terminate with
the close of July, and THROW the vacation into Au-
gust and September. The subsequent session viii
commence the first Monday in October.
The teachers profess to be utterly incompetent to
impart education to pupils who will not apply their
own minds to study, and therefore all Agencies
calculated to interfere with strictly academicy
course Of education, will be protested against and
discouraged. The Principal earnestly soliclts the
cooperation of parents and guardians in promotin ing
the Intellectual improvement and highest happiness
| of the pupils who may be intrusted to his
| feb 20 HENRY MCDONALD, Principal
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-06-28
DEATH TO HIGH PRICES.

DEATH TO HIGH PRICES.
THE UNDERSIGNED, begs leave to inform his
l. friends and the public generally, that since the
dissolution of partnership between him and l.. Bloom
he is commencing business in his own name and is
now opening general assortment Of
DRY GOODS, STAPLE AND FANCY.
in the House formerly occumpcd by Adler Il seigle,
in Port Hudson, and soicts share of the public pa
tronage and that he will sell as low for cash as they
can be bought for in or about this locality. Come
and examine for yourselves.
JOSEPH FIoNACHEn.
Port Hudson, May 10, 1856
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-06-28
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
SHERIFF'S SALE.

The State of Louisiona--Parsh Of East Felicana
9TH District Court. No. 2220.
MARSH DENMAN IL Co., BY virtue of writ OF
u. VS.. fl ia. to me directed by
FELIX IIusroN and Wife. the Honorable Court IL
foresad in the above entitled suit, have seized and
will offer at Sheriifs sale at the door of the Court
House in said Parish, on the
ERST SATURDAY, or AUGUST, 1856,
at O'Clock, A. NJ. all the right, title interest and
claim Of the defendants in and to the following de-
scrbed property, which have seized to satisfy plain
tin demand, and a!l costs-to-wit: certain tract
or parcel of Land situated in said parish, contain
ing 1000 acres-,Bounded by Thompson's creek, San
ny creek, including the batturc on the Mississippi
River and Lands of Richard Flower with all the
improvements thereon, and all the rents and reve-
nues arising thercron.
Terms Of sale-Cash, with The benefit of apprisc-
ment b. NJ G. BROWN
June 2s, 1856 Sheriff.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-06-28
LILLIAN ELDER'S
Clinton and Baton J Rouge Daily Line, Of

GAs-S-.a HAVING resumed the manage
Rziax--1. ment of the Mail Stage Line be.
tween Clinton, Baton Rodgt, and Jackson,
the undersigned would respectfully inform the
travelling public, that his Coaches will run
each way, EVERY DAY IN THE WEEK.
excepting Sundays, leaving Clinton and Batoe
Rouge, OF o'clock, AN.
FARE.
From Clinton to Fran Baton Rouge,
Baton Rouge; Sd 90 Clinton, SO 90
Jackson. 90 jackson ...... 2 so
MT. Willing, 90 Mt Wiling. 2 90
Plains, ....... 50 Plains, -. / 30
seR~ Every attention paid to The comfort and
convenience Of passengers =.
mar "a WIN. ELDER
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-06-28
CLINTON MALE ACADEMY.

THIS Institution will open on Monday next the
l. 10th of December, in which will be taught a
thorough course Of English, Classical, and Mathv:
itatibal studies
ferhs, SIS, $50. aud 1926 per session Of Ave
months, payable monthly in advance. Each pupil
will be required TO furnish his own chair
dec S-2m w. HILL, A. NJ
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-06-28
MISCELLANEOUS.
greenwich SPRINGS.

rI>HB undersigned having leased the obove telebra
L ted Springs for the coming season, takes thi.
method Of announcing to his friends and the public
generally, that he will be prepared 10 open the same
for the accommodation Of visitors, on the 10Th OF
May, 1866.
Dcemng 1t unnecessary and shpcrfnous to enter
into lengthy description Of the valuable properties
of the water the subscriber would merely state to
the public that on careful examination of the saine
by Mcssrs. ]. L. q W. 2. HlbDELL, Chemists Of the
University of Louisiana. they pronounce the waters
to be composed of the following Ingredients
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-06-28


The intelligent Ph,scirn will at Uncu perceive thu,
this water possesses the most valuable iiedpal quail
tiles. j. l.. n W. =, RIDDELL.
Tho Following nahicd gentlemen Of the highest
standing in The medical profession. add tbeif testi-
mony to the above, and Recommend the waiter in the
highest terms for the cure of Dyspepsia. Entealga
Neuralgia. Drorsy. Chronic Diseases of the Kidneys.
Liver, Spleen and Bowels. Scroula in oil its yari-
cites diseases of the skim and most all the chronic
ailments that females are subject to in this climate.
b. 4. HARVEY, NJ. d.,
T.J. BURLINGTON, y. D.,
80 ROMEE.
RICHARD II. DAY, Fl"
J.. l.. LAYCOCK, k"
J. b. STtNsON, "
II. G. WHITE. 4"
WIN. GRAHAM, ="
JIM. WILLIAMS,
These Springs are delightfully."- situated IL miles
from Baton Rouge, on the banks Of the Amite River
in beautiful grove with good fishing, hunting &c.
in fact with not having had a case of yellow fever
there for the last three years With daily commune
cation from Baton Rouge II offers inducements UNI
surpassed in this or any other State.
The undersigned 1attcrs himself. that from some
years experience in of the best hotels in Pha-
dephia. that he will give satisfaction.
There will be band of music during the season
and dancing every night.
n B.-A line of stages will run daily from Baton
Rouge to the Springs and back daily.
W. BADGER.
Greenwcll Springs, April 2s, 1856. mays
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-06-28

The United States Treasury Department has
paid cut S6o4I OOG to the Texas creditors.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-06-28

FRESH SUPPLIES.
+ HAVE just received additional stock. making
L my assortment desirable. Space will not admit
of enumeration. My last receipts consist, in part, of
the following:
Barrel Pork, Wine-Port;
Bacon, Port, superior;
Flour, Muscat;
Hams-assOrt'd qualities, White;
MaCkerel. Nos. l, 2, and Champaigne;
3-Kis, Barrels and Lemons;
Barrels; Ky. Mustard;
Mess Beef; Hay;
Sugar Cured Dried Beef; Corn;
Fruit-dried and in juice; Oats,
Salmon--No.l; Wheat Bran;
London Porter-pints and Liquors ASSORTED, &c.,
quarts; &c., &C.,
Gn- Dealers are respectfully desired to- examine
my goods before making purchases elsewhere.
shall have constantly on hand a general assortment
at reasonable prices. J. G. D'ARMOND
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-06-28
RAIL ROAD NOTICE.

Il4AIJ -NOIND NVIIOTI,
A LII persons receiving Freight. except responsible
IL Merchants and Traders II. town, Will hereafter be
acquired 10 h Oh dsiery, unless the same is au,ho
rised to be charged to tie account of a merchant
The Rail Road Company will not be responsible
for freight delivered along the road except at tn
tiols where they have agents.
Storage charged On 81 fcieht remaining At ;he
Depot ten days.
feb2 II, MARsTON, Agent
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-06-28

The state Of louisiana ! Seventh District Court
Parish OF East Felicana, No. 2674.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, that John W. Cleve-
~ land, has applied to this court for letters of adj
mlnlstaon upon the estate ofJ b. T. Poole deceas-
ed which will issue IN ten days from the publication
of this notice unless legally opposed.
WIN. PATTERSON, C2erk.
June %, 1885,
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-06-28

T BROWNS Essence Jamaica Ginger, fresh sup
y. ply just received and for sale by
april &c. 1886 NORWOOD TILDON
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-06-28

NlX Dozen Hampton's Celebrated Vegetable Tnct-
~ ure. just received and for sale by
iune7 NORwooD TILDoN.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-06-28

NOTICE.
T HEREBY give notice to all PERSONS tina. there ia'
L been half pay Pension Certificate lost or sttler
from my Office the property of Mrs. Julia Ward. i..
ed under the act of Congress Of 1853 as the widow
Of Thomas Ward deceased, tbrNarn oil person from
making use this property and after sufficient legal
publication has been given. intend apply for II
duplicate certificate for her.
JOHN NJ. ROBERTS.
Clinton La April 2G, 1s.G.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-05-29
The whole Business Of Life.

The amiable and gifted Jane Taylor, the
last time she took up her pen--t was on the
day preceding her death--she wrote as follows
'tOh, my dear friends, II you knew what
thoughts | have now, you would see as DO,
that The whole business OF life is preparing Tor
DEATH"
How much time is spenti in preparing 10 liver
How little in preparing 10 die?
One who bad lived more than fifty years,
said, as The hand Of death was upon him, 81
have all my days been getting ready TO live,
and now must die"
Would men but spend as much time in pre-
pairing to die, as they spend preparing 10 i've
the physical agonies OF death would not so IRE
queDlly be heightened BY the agonies of de-
Spair.
"The whole business Of life is to prepare fol
death" Thousands of death. beds-death-
beds of rejoicing and dealhbeds OF despair
have borne witness to This truth. The reader
will bear witness 10 it-perhaps at an early
day.
In view of this truth, this very day should
be spent in preparing TO die. Our chief aiten
ton should tins day be given 10 things which
shall prepare US for the closingd day OF life. II
the same way should all our coming days b'
spent.
Such course would notrender life drear.
waste. Far from it. That man best enjoy
| life who is best prepared 10 leave Is.
II is q mournful thought, that in all proha
bility, some reader OF these lines Will NEE
death without being prepared for its dread re
allies.