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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-09-03
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One Word.

Harlan Page once went through his Sabbath
school to take its spiritual census. Coming
to one Of the teachers. he said, ssShall put
you down as having hope in Christ?'' The
teacher frankly replied "No.' .sThen,' said
Mr.. Page, tenderly, ~ will put you down as
having no hope" He closed his little menu
orardum book, and went ON to the Next class.
He said no more to the young man, but that
was enough. "No hope" Gods Spirit strove
with the teachers soul until he found a hope at
the cross Of Jesus.
It is said that Henry Martyr was first drawn
to the missionary work by single remark OF
the Rev. Charles Simeon on the result of Car
ry's works in India. Hi. mind began to stir
under the. new thoaght; then came the perusaI
Of Brdimerd's Lifs, anl Martyrs soul was con.
secrated to his apostolic tolls. How. many
missionaries Martyrs biography made. The
judgment day alone can deterniae Reader
have you never yet spokenone word for Christ:
Have yon never invited one sinner to the Saw
ioar2 Then Ifear that though yoa may al
least reach the New Jerusalem, you will tread
those golden spavements wearing a starles $.
crown. A single sentence may save youl
soul from perdition.-I Christian Iutellisencsr.
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u When We were children, we used to
think when it rained on the old Homestead, ii
rained all over the world. And no sunlight
ever had the interest for US, a. that we discov-
eredons day, lying along side Of a distant hill,
while the big drops ratified right menily upon
the roof. Itwas grand discovery TO make,
and 30 II did not rain all over tho world
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Iieminiscence Of Napoleon.

In 1Slo-that memorable year when Rome,
Amsterdam, Dantzic, Antwerp, and Paris.
were cities of the same proud Empire--Na-
poleon had brought his young bride to Brus-
sells, and was received with enthusiasm and
pomp. On the morning after his arrival, he
reviewed the troops of the garrison in the III
lee perte, and as the different regiments filed
before him, remarked grenadier, who bore
the Cheurons of sergeant major. Tall and
erect, bis black eyes blazed, like stars, from a
face bronzed by twenty campa igns, while an
enormous moustache rendered his appearance
still more formidable, or bizarre. When the line
was reformed, the Emperor rode up to the
regiment of grenadiers, and called the sergean.
to the front. The heart Of the old soldier
beat high, and his cheeks glowed "~
81 have seen you BEFORE" SAID Napoleon;
"yom name?" A- ~ ~ 'sa.
''Noel, sire," he answered with faltering
voice.
"Were you not in the army of italy?
eyes, sire; drummer at the Bridge of Ar
cole, astE
"And you became sergeant major 7' q.
CAT Marengo, sire.' &c @@f.
"But since ?''
II have taken my share Of all the great bat
tles.n G~.s 1s tfs EaE
The Emperor waved his hand, the grenadier
returned to The ranks, and Napoleon spoke
rapidly to the Colonel for a few moments
the quick glances Of his eyes towards. Noel
showed that he was talking of him. He had
been distinguished for his bravery in several
battles, but his modesty had prevented his so
liciting advancement, and he had been over
looked in the promotions. The Emperor re-
called him to his side. s.-.,
sYou have merited the Cross of the Legion
of Honor" said he, giving him the one be
wore. "You are brave man. .8--egg Z
The gfenadier, who at this moment stood
between the Emperor and the Colonel, could
not speak; but his eyes said more than vol.
umes. Napoleon made a sign, the drums
beat a roll, there was dead silence. and
the colonel turning towards the new knight
Who with trembling hands was placing his
cross upon his breast, said with loud voice,
I'm the name Of the Emperor, respect Ser
geant Major Noel as sub-lieutenant in your
ranks.o Hnfs's | -
heregiment presented arms. Noel seemed
in dream; and only the stern immovabIe
features os the Emperor prevented him from
FILLING OH his knees. Aaother sign was made
the drums beat, and again the Colonel spoke
"In the name of the Emperor, respect Sub.
Lieutenant Noel as lieutenant in your ranks. .
This new thunder-stroke nearly overcams
the grenadier; his knees trembled; his eyes
that had not been moist for twenty years
were filled with tears, and he was yainly en-.
deavoring to stammer his thanks when h.
heard third roll of the drums, and the loud
voice of his colonel: ssa
SIN the name of the Emperor, respect
Lient. Noel as captain in your ranks" -a.
After this promotion the Emperor contin
ued his review with that calm, majestic air
which none whs beheld ever forgot; but Noe
bursting into flood of tears, tainted in tn,
arms Of the colonel; while from the regimen
came loud, united shout of Tiue l,Empe
regr 81 -4.. #.. .ls Fg .sa= -.
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GV Experience shows that the human
voice, under favorable circumstances, is capa-
bic of filing a larger space than was ever,
probably, enclosed within Il walls Of sin
gle room. Lieutenant Foster, on pafy,s third
Arctic expedition, found that he could con-
verse with man across the harbor Of Port
Bowen; q distance Of s6eo feet, or about one
and quarter miles. Dr.. Young. says that,
at Gibralter, the human voice has heen heard
at distance of 10 miles. If sound Be prevent
ed from spreading and losing itself Ia the air
either by pipe or an extensive AT surface,
as wall or still water, it may be Conveyed to
great distance. Blot heard a flute clearly
through tube Of cast iron--the water pipe,
OF r ,ris-S ,ilo feet long. The lowest whis-
per was distinctly heard,
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Original Poe try.

rg.E fp For the Courier.
aR Ode to Home. +a
HOME I'ye left thee, far away, "a r.,s
I cannot seek thy hills to-day; -.
Thy rocky rills and shady grove
In youths bright day learned TO love
Along thy path cannot come
To meet the smiling friends of home.
1owA's fowcry plains are fair,
Sweet breezes watt the balmy air. 3
The broad prairie, wild and free.
Would make a pleasant home for me;
Yet far away | long 20 roam,, ,,.<
Over the distant hills OF home
THOSE woodland hills are ever dear. \
Their bonny birds. my lseart would cheer
- The schooiboy's path that winding thi o.
Where the blooming cornus grew,
Is ever near; then may | come.
Once more to greet thee, cherished HOME.
49, I'll. X.
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.sa NJ- The facetious Thackeray, who is a
candidate in Parliament, has taken the stump.
Here is specimen of his popular oratory. 1t
says very much Of slndependence day in the
States,', fzg #seB h18 seifs,vsra yaE asa
"There is never any chance for. man of
the people to step forward-there seems a sort
Of absolute necessity, that when Lord Palmers-
ton goes out of office, Lord John must come
in; and when Lord John jumps out of the boat,
Lord Palmerston must come in aud pull stroke
oar again. CLaughter and cheers Are there
not present prudent, Intelligent men whose
services the country might profit by, who have
no chance 10 crafty the legitimate object Of
their ambition, so that an eternal change
Of the great aristocratic families seelas intend
Ell TO 60 on forever? Wilt be your viii and
pleasure that this state Of things continues:
loud cries Of 'sNc, no,nl If 50, introduce
into the House of Commons men Of popular
inteiigence-the hest men you can bring lntc
it, The popular influence must be brought te
bear on the present government Of the country
il they finch remind them that the people ,ars
outside, ard want more and more. II mex
year they do not give sufficient measure Of re
form, letus screw them andscrew them till W,
get larger measure"
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A Acontemporary, in speaking Of retired
railread conductor, says that in his long period
OF service, .'he never had single man killed"
The enlightened inhabitants o. the SapdWsisch
Islands NAY infer from this thsti is the Gus
ton for American railway officials to sIay a
human being occasionally, by way OF pastirne.
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G%In one of Douglas Jsrro,d,.. n,av. |,

q In one of Douglas Jsrrold's plays an
old sailor trying to snatch kiss FROM pref
ty girl got a box on ,he ea-. .sThare,o ex-
claimed he, "like my luck all wrecked on the
coral reefsp" The manager moi being able to
see the joke, it was cut out by the author
The following saying was likewise sacrificed
by Jerrold, on accoant of a captioas remark
made by friend, to WHOM the manuscript
was read. A cynic wransling with his better
half, in one of his comedies, was represented
as saying to heI--sMy notions of a wife of
forty is that man should exchange her, like
a back note, for two .wcntcsl''
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DIED,JuNE 8. i8j


Low lies the lion. like gray head 4 20
The broad and bright blue eye is glazed
Quenched is that dashing wit, which biazed,
The words that woke II scarcely said
Those who but read the writer's word, 8
Might deem him bitter we that knew
The man. all saw the sword he drew
In tonsae-fence, was both shield and sword
That sword, in the worlds ttle-throng
Was never drawn upon the meek
" Its skill to guard was for the weak
I,sstrsngth to smite was for the strong. a7
HIS sympathy was ever given $50
Where need for IL was sorest felt;
-' In pity would that blue eye melt
&. which against wrong bazed like the levin.
N"tfor his wit, Though 1t was rare
.r.' Not for his pen though II was keen; 4-a
We sorrow for his loss, and lean
Lovingly over that gray hair. - s--a $
To place the wreath, betting those
a Who like good men and true have striven;
By God, not man, he must be shriven;
Men guess and grope; God sees and knows.
....s[-.- Punch.
AZ Capitally done Is the following negro melody
from the Kicker5ocker II any one objects to 1t on
account OF the color" of the language he certainly
cannot fail to laugh at the imagery -
Dark, dark de night, and wus de moon,
No star but one peeping
De hoot-owl sings de same ole toon,
l. As troo de woods I'm creeping $40
Boo-bool boo-hooi'--who car for dat, IS .s.
You good-for.nott'in feddered catP ..-.-s -.-4
Dis Niger keep on singing; ....s
He sing, and on the banjo play;
To charm the goblum ghosts away; s-s
81 While skunk he sweets am ainging: CO.'S ayE,
.a a. Troo de woods--push along, .ae y.aest 81
"Neber fear de boog-a-boo;'' ss ..sss-.
Troo de woods-dat's de song;
" " Gallus son Of Ginger Blue |
De whip-um-will, squat de stone, ....ss
T'rows music from his 6ddle
De dancing frogs all "swasha" F" down,
Outside and up de middle;
What dat what dat dis nigger's eyes
Displore, wild mighty big surprise, ~ 'is.
Upon de gum tree swinging? sr, fr. ,-s
Il am massa possum at he ease, -
Rocked in de cradle oh de breeze,
And listening TO de singing. '-r@ ~..'
Troo de woods--pnsh along, .e sFf a@'
ffl Nebber mind de possum, too; $50 s 's, a
F-- ~ Troo de woods-dat's de song, Il -az.s -a-
Fearless son Of Ginger Blue.
De moons gwine down--pitch dark dc night, s
- Cold, cold de dew am falling ~ s.s Us eats.
fear dis darkey see sight -.s..s. .-.... 49,
Dat set he wool a crawling;
@ Who dars who dars-a gobum cuss'd,
Peak or dis minstrum's banjo burst.
Peak and dysef unrabbll g5a
Peak, goblum, peak but wher'r or no, s
Dis minstrum drap his ole banjo,
And try little trahbi,
Troo de woods--cut along Iss...z
fuder back, You boog-aboo!
Troo de woods-drap de song
Nimble child of Ginger Blue ta =
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O. The thunder of great words docspot al
ways betoken great thought, Tor many
grand salute is fred with blank cartridge.
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G~ Charles Phillips, the famous London
lawyer, whose forid forensic efforts used to
be the favorite pieces for school-boy declama-
ton, has lately published pamphlet, IN which
he avovs the opinion-the result of his long
and varied experience--that capital pu,Iish-
ment, so far from diminishing, only increases
crime, and that its effect is brutalixing' to the
last degree upon society. He insists that the
Imprisonment following the convection Of a
murderer should be absolutely perpetual, and
that those who enter the gates of the prison
should leave the hope OF liberty, in this world
atleast, behind them. He also favors system
OF solitary confinement, Of hard labor, and OF
separate PRISONS for those convicted of capital
offences, and thinks that these should be or a
gloomy exterior, isolated from cities and vii
lagos, and, in fact, ''the graves Of the marder-
ers. ie - aaz
TAKING 1T CooLLy.-The following is the
latest joke upon John Bull: - s 49,
John was travelling on some Western Rail-
road, when tremendous explosion took place,
the CARS at the same time coming to a sudden
halt. The passengers sprang up in terror,
and rushed out to acquaint themselves with
the mischief-all but Mr.. Bull, who contin-
ued reading his newspaper. In a momen,
somebody rushed back aud informed him that
the boiler had burst. . ~ s..&s,ss
a"Awe!" grunted the Englishman..
"Yes," continued his Informant, sand SIX
teen people have been killed.
~ Awe - muttered the Englishman again.
.And-and," said his interlocutor. with al
effort, 'syour own man--your servant-ha.
been blown into hundred pieces.n
".aus! bring me the piece that has The ke.
| Of my portmanteau 20
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EY- rwo opposite opinions should not lie
Oh the same bolster.
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IT Domestic peace never can be pRrsEnv-
ED IN family JARS. ss aa
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influence of Temper ON Health,

Excessive labor, exposure to wet and cold,
deprivation of sufficient quantities Of necss-
sary and wholesome food. habitual bad lodg-
ing, sloth and intemperance, are all deadly
enemies to human life but none OF them are
so bad as violent and ungoverned PASSIONS
Men aud wo men have Survived all these, and
at last reached an extreme old age; but it may
be safely doubted whether single instance
can be found Of man of violent and irasci-
BILE temper, habitually subject to storms of
ungovernable passions, who has arrived at a
very advanced period Of life. 1t is, therefore,
matter Of the highest Importance to every
one desirous to preserve a "sound mind in a
sound body" so that the brittle vessel of life
may glide down the stream Of time smoothly
and securely, instead Of being continually
tossed about amidst rocks and shoals which
endanger its existence, to have special care,
amidst all the vicissitudes and trials Of life, to
maintain a quiet possession of his own spirit.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-06-05

Tnr BANK OF FRANoE.-The Paris Moniteur
publishes the conditions proposed by the Gov
ernlnent for an accession to the charter OF tho
Bank of France. According to these, the capi.
I'll is to be increased from its present total OF
about twenty millions of dollars to forty millions
aud the additional sum thus raised is to be lent
10 thu stalo on three per cent Rents which are to
be taken by the Bank at 75-a price about six
or seven per cent above their present value.
The Bank are nlso to make further increased
advance of $7,NOoO0, upon Treasury bonds,
making its total advance on these securities
$4,000, 900. for which no interest is to be paid
unless the Government balances in the hands
Of the Bank shall be Of less amount. The char
fer would expire in 1867. but in consideration OF
h. = measures II is to be prolonged to le91.
Thu pcrnoious law prohibiting the Bank from
charging more than ak per cent discount, is
likewise to be virtually repealed by the privilege
being granted for them to charge u commission
in addition to their rates of discount. The whole
scheme il still ~ come under discussion in
the Legislative Chamber where ii will perhaps
be modified.
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Cossow, EruSt nud Hay.

The journal of Commerce alludcs to the recent
cold weather. 10 ,ht change that has taken place,
and specifics the following advantages.
/ II hn- secured n magnificent sugar crop,
nuonnt,ng in value 10 3 0.0OOO00 or $I2o'W
OnOn crop especially needed at this time,bccau-e
If the future ast yenr Of the Louisiana sugar
crop To make the maple sap run freely apd
abnndaniy frequent changes in the temperature
nrc necessary. At times il must be ~ cold ms
TO freeze the ground. aud then become unld aud
genial just such hu- been the weather tins
spring. II has taxed the trees to Their utmost
without damaging them and SO an unp'"e"drnt-
ed crop OF sucnr has been made-probnby dou'
Bile whit wns ever lnade before.
2 a splendid fruit crop. Had the month OF
April been warm the blossoms would have been
So far developed as to be destroyed by the cold
Of May But us kind providence } as ordered It.
the blossoms have been kept back until NIL dan
ger of their destruction by frost is past, and there
il prospect of most abundant crop. All xmas
of fruit trees arc loaded with blossoms.
8 An excellent hay crop. Tho wet weather
has nvigornied the g,ass roots, and they arc
shooting forth with much vigor. There Is eve
rv prospect of an abundant crop. This is CLOSE
" connected will the grain crops for II the far
mers full short Of hay, they must feed out grain
10 the cattle.
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Weexrorted from Key West last year. says
the Key West of the Gulf, about 100000 worth
Of sponges; and the exports of this year. simula-
ted by the advanced price will probably reach
s3o00oO. Of about one hundred and fifty thous-
and ponds of sponge. About forty boni- and
two hundred men nre engaged in the busines>.who
cnich the sponge in the shallow waters of South
Florida as far west M Cedar Keys.
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MAGNIFICENT SCHEME
TWENTY DRAWN Htu,IOTh.

rning particular attention to Tits "xthofdnhty
Scheme, woud especially direct your attention 10 the OK
the Ballot tuhic Gf Rrcat cOHEdy@0hD there bong
The number Of % Drawn Ballots (~hernas the
rarely exceed - giving popondonnee IN Ia
vo purchaser well the fact that the lowest three
number will be entitled $500 pri1e The other md
higher Immense and well worthy OF nm Investment
tor bt ynu the Scheme tnt w" hk" pride
10 onIyes that selections bcuccd patrons hy
the Prizes them aud take tm opportunity to
hnn the liberal support oxcrona have received
hands Hoping for continuation ot their mYofs We
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L. IN.
,-,parNIAN published daily al ST. and 'ri-weckly at
The ana in advance. and weekly at 60 ysably in ad
s' e. 80 will be charged In all No paper
vance natinuei ex.st the option of the Propretors
WI ne .1 ,5reqraees shall have heen paid
un Ns inserted for 30 cents square of
fl the first Insertion, and 31l cts each
20 inc ,aes ordered form weekly, and then 80
tnaah "a e charged oae insertion II the number Of
per m not marked the MS will b. publishedti till
hi heif mn aud charged accordingly
dcred "'f - IIIE hEARLS RATES ARE:
FOR one square dsy.....
do do 10
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intended for both papers subject to spe.
ii contract ILL 10 it,,;,aa Ga ,b.t i,,n.s,s IN
~ - tho adv easements charged at transient rates
bls ii ne. Advertisements appear in the daily and ri
weekly papers. t,b ,o.,, trb, limo. sro chorood
y for the
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Largest Southern Piano Manuf ctory.
GOLD MEDAL PREMIUM
PffND. FORTES
4 n 90.

MANUFACTURERS OF GRAND AND SQUARE PIANO
FokIES, >
fos ]. ,, > and NORTH EUTAw ST.,
Opposite the Eutaw House,
also opened sales al 2o bALrIMoRE STREET
tar Light Streets the premises occupied
In pnr Mr. Henry McCafrey Music store, where he
keep constantly hand fine assortment oil Grand aud
square
PIANo-FORTES AND MELODEONS.
Being exic.ieely god In the business will sell either
Whatesaic Retail ON the most accommodating terms
insfunenso my Manufacture guaranteed for hN1
yHars
attention s paid to the selection of lusfru'
orders and privilege of exchanging grant
ed M any time within months from the day Of sale
pAYSE 4 CHRISTIAN LyncIburg, Va, are the Agents
for e sal. of the above Pianos will sell them
nf,ctnrers pr,ces may 10 dScm
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'0F'7T
Whole tickets $40. Halves s. Quarters 81 80
n Prizes payRbo toft, days after the drawing, ia tn
without deduction iu this l. ,tury.
lur tickets and PACKAGE Hd1ruFs orders to III
I II HUBBARD GO.
Om,c39 FAyctt"et, or Box. No 40
iunr . t1nic baltimore, Maryland.
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DAILY NIRGlNIAN.


rhe Boston Courier has tho suhjoined just
and nppropriate reference 20 the recent dec a-e
of Senator Butler. II Is In handsome contrast
10 the -illy superstition and unfeeling mperti-
nenoe of .one other journals in that quarter,w
spenking ON the snmr subjects
The public position and private character OF
Senator Butler are equally calculated t. invest
the snd event with melancholy aud unc"'nm"n
interest. His fntnily nome has been associated
With tn. public history of the country from the
earliest Revolutionary period, during which his
ancestors were distinguished in the service OF
his native State. His brother, Colonel 81 the
South Carolina regiment, fell bravely fighting in
Ito NJ, xican war. Mr.. Butler was himself a
thorough gentleman of The old school, a lawyer
Of uncommon ability and learning, and q states
man of extensive and liberal accomplishments ITS
In The Senate he wns looked up 10 with extra
oi,l.u.i, affection rs well as respect. lie was
rprson Of tho incest sense OF honor, ana inc
most ohivnlrous and generous sentiments; ana
even in sustaining the CAUSE OF the south ana
its institutions his manner and language were
marked by IA kindness Of tone and expression.
which quite disnrmed hostile emotion in those
who were Themselves true. hearted. II l. rare,
nj least, ihut any one hns occupied position at
The Senate hoard. whose striking character nnd
demennor commanded such signal aud e ner',
good will. nis venerable white head was sort
Of landmark IL the memhers. suggestive ~ h7~"-
cintion- aud reflections crcdiinble and usefni 7"
that body; aud now that MIR Cass has gone
into another department of public affairs, Mr.
Clittenden seem. the only one left entitled to
my such distinction aud Difference.