The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-23

A pious old negro, who lived in region
where the people were in the habit Of "get-
ting religious every time new minister came
around, and then losing it again before the
next quarterly meeting, was once asked how
he accounted fer these facts in view of his be-
lief in the doctrines Of the final salvation of all
true believers. He replied: .sWhen the peo-
pie gets religion themselves they is mighty apt
to lose it about as quick and easy as they got
it; but when religion gets them, it takes hold
and holds on, and never lets 'em go til takes
| 'em clean up to heaven" We think the old
negro explained very aptly the doctrine of"the
saints perseverance,
''Come up, you first class of vagabonds in
geography and logic, cried Larry O. Rourke,
the Irish schoolmaster.
George, give description of the airth and
show yer larnin.'' m H.
Eyes, sir. The earth is vast globe, filled
with mud, filth, tadpoles, mud-larks, Sebasto
poles and Shanghais." ~
"Al right. What are its products?"
'Whiskey, gin, Nebraska bills, busted banks
and shin plasters.' .-..........
"Where is American
''All over creation-it is in the paradise,
where ould father Adam, the fust flubusterer
was turned out on s-E
''Who was Adams wife,"
"Why, Mrs. Adams, reckon, and she was
born in ould Ireland
cay, indade, she was. Smart boy-you
will be man before your mother, sure. Go
up to the head"
Give employment to the poor man whenever
you have an opportunity. By SO doing you
will often save a fellow being from want-and
from the pang of returning, without bread, to
his house. You will encourage him to be
honest and industrious-add to the comfort of
his family-receive his grateful thanks, and
acquire, by his labor, the full value of the pit
lance thus bestowed upon him.
On the sthmus of Panama grows flower
called the '.Espiriu Santo," which in English,
signifies "holy spirit" The outward part of
this flower-which is smaller than a pigeons
curious shaped vase, and on
opening the lid of which the most perfect and
beautiful fac-simile of a dove is found within.
The head is turned over its back, appearing
as if it was about to take its farewell Of earth
and soar to some brighter region. The plant
is of the lily spicies, and is very rare.
A newspaper may be destroyed at night, it
may light cigar, it may curl lady's hair
All only think Of that girls, an editors thoughts
sweetly, exquisitely wreathed in
your rich tresses, and-yes! nesting down
with you in your midnight slumbers, gently
o guard and perfectly watch over your hap !.
" charms.
One of the religious papers has an article on
he benefits of life insurance to clergymen.-
It says:-s.We have heard of congregations
Who have presented their ministers with fine
omb; a life insurance policy, it strikes US very
orcibly, would be much more acceptable and +;
beneficial gift. i
s'Why on earth, Kesiah,' said squire Jones
0 his sister, Mrs. Larkn, ''did you give your
oy such an everlasting tough name? Its as
ong as string Of dried apples"
"Well brother, boys are so particular when t
rown up, and want romantic and highsound .
'g names, and so I told my husband we would :
all the child Peleg Rerubabbe Kish Elkanah Is
[abakut, and when he gets old enough he can
Ike his CHOICE L
The squire thought it would be hard picking
ut he did not say so, and Mrs Larkin went =
! with her knitting in state Of serene salts =
ction.