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5unaay Rrahiuq.
tUp Country Baptist.
PUT OFF THE OLD Man.
Various DISCUSSES does Satan vsar

Various disguisss does Satan wear in
assailing the Christian. Especially in 70.
ference to the business Of giving, doe. be
aim to sntrap the unwary liza good man
is liberal, he is tempted to cherish a self.
comPlacent and proud spirit. But most
frequently does he excite the selfishness OF
depraVed human nature and repress the
influence Of benevolencs. How hard 10
mortiiy and put of the old man in the bu
siness OF giving. But the most etfec,usl
remedy for selfish spirit is the determn-
cd exercise Of liberalily in the use OF mon
sy. The following related Of . good dea.
con, from the Christian Secretary, will il.
lustrate the thought:
"By nature the Deacon loved pammon:
by grace he loved God. Between them
there was continual war. Both fought
one like Michael the other like the Devil.
AS there was long wsr between the house
OF David and the house Of Saul. 40 there
was long war in the earthly house Of the
Deacon.
"As with Cad, so with the Deacon q
troop ovescsme him. but he overcame at
the last, a, appears by the following cir
cumstance.'
I'm the same church with deacon M
was poor brother. This poor man had
the misfortune TO lose his COW. She died.
10 get him another, the good Deacon
headed subscription with Eve dollars.
and paid 1t. This act disqsieted Nam.
mon. Mammonl with trae Iseariot .ealbe.
gan to rant and rave; Why this waste I
charity begins At home; the more you give,
the more you msy;.let people learn to take
care Of themselves"
"Ths Deacon vas q BAPTIST. but he
found that the baptismal water did n,,i.
ther drown, wash away, or wash clean
The old man. The tempter backed mann.
mon, and putting q glass to the Deacon's
eye, showed him no. the kingdon. and
glories Of this world, but the poor. house,
wretchednsss, poverty and rags, and said,
All these things will your master give
you IN your old age as a reward Of YOUR
charity
To still these clamors, Deacon NJ. went
10 the destitute man and told him he must
give back the five dollsr,. The poor man
returned II. This last act reused the NEW
MAN, and now nature and grace stood
face and faco.
To give, or not to give, that's the question.
"rhere stood the Deacon, posing, bal.
ancing, and hating between two opinions.
The deacon spoks-'My brother, some
men are troubled with their old women: I
am troubled with my old man. must
put of my old man. as the Jews put of
their new msn-erueify him, cruelty him.
Then unstrapping his pocket. book, he took
out a Ten dollar BIZ and gave the poo,
man. There, said the deacon, my old
mAa, say another word and III give him
t~snty dollars.'"
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The TRUE GEMrLEMAN.-We once
heard man, in relating some adventure,
use the erpression-"myself and another
gentlemen" and within the next five min.
utes drop a remark designedly intended to
wound the feelings Of one present who
happened to be the son Of poor man.
We at once branded the would be "gentle-
man, rs sailing under false colors and des.
titute Of gentleman!y principles, for no one
is truly gentlemen who would wound
the feelings Of the humblsst man, merely
for the'sake Of seeing him wrilhe under the
sting Of his sarcasm. 1t is base vulgar
;ty for which the dress Of the person, how
fne soever, can Eevor atone. The man
who desires and endeavors 70 make those
around him happy, and who never gives
just cause Of offence 10 any ones feelings,
n gentleman by nature and by practice,
though he may nsver have worn broad
cloth and sstins, or rubbed his back
against high sounding college. To the
honor Of our race, there are men. whose
greatest solicitude is for the welfare and
happiness Of their fellow beings, and these
are the true gentlemen.-Spirit Of the
Age.
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Sfltrt Huetw.
From the Star Spangled Banner.
HE WANTS A WIFE.

Richter says, "No man con either live nj.
usly or righteously without a wifen A
cry wicked bachelor says to this, "Oh yes!
offerings and severe trials purify the heart
He wants wife, and she must be
A model Of propriety;
A brilliant pattern--wise, discreet,
A centre where all virtues meet;
Good-tempered, just, and alwsy. kind;
As warm Of heart as pure in mind
Devoted, tender, gentle, fair;
Accomplishments and culture rare
Low-voiced, refined, with every grace
An angel half, in form and face;
a sweet, harmonious, charming thing,
AT his command to weep or sing.
He wants q wife.-we'll advertise it
Consent to wed-his friends advise il.
tie wants wife, with modest look,
Whose heart is like costly book,
Which he il proud rnd glad to own
Which can be read by him alone;
He wants her slender, too, and tall,
AS fair as woman since the Fall;
Her eyes-it matters not their hue;
He worships black-adores the blue;
her hair must, with her loving eyes,
Agree in shade or compromise.
He wants her sensible and mild;
In form woman-heart child;
lie wants wife-to love him blindly.
A partner he can govern kindly.
lie wrnts wife for neatness noted;
For taste unquestionablo quoted;
With wholesome pride very little;
or self:conceit no jo: nor title;
A charmless, guiltless vanity
I'll not object to, 4 it be
In soft desire that he should praise her:
Indeed, in his esteem 'twould raise her.
lie wants her to have beauty, wealth;
lie wants her to have youth and health;
lie wants a careful, prudent wife,
To share the nameless ills Of life;
No will but his may ever answer;
A downright "ycs"-not "if can, sir"
lie wants wife TO nurse his joys;
10 school his girls and-spoil his boys;
TO make and mend their clothes when
To sit as mistress at his table; fable :;
To boil his coffee, brew his tea,
To every household comfort see;
To hand his slippers, make kis bod
To softly bathe his aching head;
10 be as fond rs she is weak,
And in all this bis pleasure seek.
lie wants wife (poor, modest man,
Built on this grand and perfect plan;
He'll take her, then, for worse or better.
Let US devoutly hope-heTl get her!
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much the better. The surface soil being
poor, will throw the plants into flower at
once, and this towering property will lie
maintained as warm weather increases, on
account Of the roots coming in contact
with the manure below.
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Sulky men are curious mortals. They
are the owls OF society, and the very at.
mosphere around them Is chill and gloomy.
Their reformation is well.nigh impossible.
When single they are stupid, and when
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From the Presbyterian Witness.
WHERE Is YOUR FAITH.

A living faith in God at all times, and
under all circumstances, is necessary for
the greatest enjoyment and comfort of the
christian. But how many christians are
like the disciples were, when they, with
the Saviour, were in ship on the Lake,
and the storm came down upon it. How
great was their alarm, "They came to
him, and awoke him, saying, Master,
Master, we perish" The following case
beautifully illustrates the composure Of
those who "hsve faith in God"
"Some years ago, an officer in the ar
my, who was a pious man, was drafted
abroad with bis regiment. lie according
ly embarked, with his wife and children
They had not been many days at sea,
when violent storm arose, which threat
ened the destruction of the ship, and the
loss Of all their lives. CONSERVATION and
terror prevailed among the crew and pas.
sengers; his wife was also greatly alarm.
ed. In the midst Of oil, he was perfectly
calm and composed; his wife observing
this began to upbraid him with want Of
affection TO her and her children, urging
that If be was not concerned for his own
safety, he ought to be for theirs. He
made no reply. but Immediately left the
cabin, to which he returned in short
time with sword, and with stern coun.
tsnance pointed it to her breast, but she,
smiling. did not appear at all concerned
or afraid. What y said he, "sre you
not afraid when drawn sword is at your
breast" NO." answered she, "not
when it j. in the hands Of one who loves
mo-" "And would you have me-" re-
piled he. to be afraid Of this storm and
tempest, when l know it to be in the hand
Of my Heavenly Father, who loves mel.'
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danger TO have presence Of mind Ihed
rather have absence Of body she replied.
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coI the complete Cure OF Caughs
Colds. Influenza. Asthma Bronchitis
splitting OF Blood, and all other lung
complai tending to consumption
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"Sir," said lady to the Rev. VIM.
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you preach, and think can give up eve
rything but one" "What is that mad
ami" "Cards, sir" "You think you
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Go, mark the matchless working Of the
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That shuts within the seed the future aow-
or;
Bids these In elegance Of form excel,
In colour these, and those delight the smell /;
Sends nature forth, the daughter Of the
skies,
To dance on earth. and charm oil human
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MARRIED.
In this city, May Il by Rev E. E. Hale, Mr. Young s.
Clifford to Miss Mary P. Brown.
DIED.
Is Mary LoV

In Leicester BIay Is Mary Louisa only daughter of
Samuel and Charlotte W Southgate, aged years and
months.
Funeral to morrow Saturday, st O'Clock P. NJ Rel
attves and friends invited to attend without further
notice
In Roxbury, May 10, Dea. VIM. Zimmerman, aged
Sc years and 10 months
In Marlboro Nav Q, Mrs Lucy w. F. Morton aged 90.