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The Beginning of Che World,

The following extract from a sermon Of
Mr.. Spurgeon, the pious English preacher, is
specimen of the eloquence which, within a
year or two, has made his name familiar in
both hemispheres
Can any man tell me when the begin
ming vast Years ago, we thought the be.
ginning of this world was when Adam came
upon 1t but we have discovered that, ,hous.
ands Of years before that, God was forming
chaotic matter to make it fit abode for
man, and putting races Of creatures upon it,
that they might die and leave traces of his
handiwork and marvellous skill. before He
tried His hand on man. But this was not
the beginning; for revelation points us 10 a
period long ere this world was fashioned
to the days when the morning stars were
begotten when, like drops of dew from the
fingers of the morning, stars and constelIa.
tions fell trickling from the hand Of God !;
when, by His own lips, he launched forth
ponderous orbs; when, with His own hand.
He sent comets, like thunderbolts, wander.
ing through the sky, to find one day their
proper sphere. We 90 back to those DAYS,
when worlds were made and systems were
fashioned, and we have not even approach
ed The beginning yet.
Until we go back to the time when ali
the universe slept in the mind of God as
yet unborn, until we enter the eternity
where God, the Creator, dwells alone, every
thing sleeping within Him, all C Creation
sleeping in His mighty, gigantic thought
we have not guessed the beginning. We
may 90 back. back, back, ages upon ages
We may go back, if we may use such
words, whole eternities, and yet never ar
rive at the beginning. Our wing might b,
tired, our imagination might die away
Could it outstrip the lightning's flashes il
majesty, power and rapidity, it would soor
weary itself ere it could get to the begin
ming. But God, from the beginning chose
bis people, when the unnavigated ether wa,
yet Unframed by the wing of single angel
when space was shoreless, or else unborn
when universal silence ieigned and not 8
voice or whisper shocked the solemnity O
silence, when there was no being, no mo
tiop, and naught but God, Himself, alone il
Ills eternity; when, without the song of ar
angel, without the attendance of even ;
cherubim, long ere the living creatures wer
born, or the wheels 0. the chariot of Jeho
vah were fashioned; even then, in the be
ginning was the Word,' and in the begin
ming Gods people were one in the Word
and in the beginning he chose them al
unto eternal life.'"
The southern enterprise. [volume] (Greenville, S.C.) 1854-1870, 1857-11-12

MoDBsr MATRIMONIAL CANpIDArE.-A
French journal has the following curious
matrimonial advertisement:
A young man. twenty-one years old, of
good family, and skilled in Latin, Greek,
history, belles-lettres, mathematics, the art
OF designs, vocal and instrumental music.
and good dancer, wishes to dispose of all
his talents and his person, which is very fine,
besides, in legitimate marriage with a
plain woman no longer young. Allie asks
in return is money for his future expenses.
Address, postpaid, DC"
The southern enterprise. [volume] (Greenville, S.C.) 1854-1870, 1857-11-12

A WRoSoED WoMAH's REPLY.-Recent-
iy a man died at tavern in this county,
that he had long frequented, neglecting his
family. The tavern keeper sent his wife
word that he was dead, and inquired her
will. She replied Il" In life he was with
you--he gave you his money, and drank
your liquor, which undoubtedly caused his
death ; now leave him with you to bury"
NeW6aryport Herald.
The southern enterprise. [volume] (Greenville, S.C.) 1854-1870, 1857-11-12

RENovINo THE SIoN.-It is q custom in
Boston for man of business who fails, to
remove his sign from his door. Many years
ago, one Moses Poor failed in Boston, and
did not comply with the usual custom Of
removing his name. During the night
some boys took down his sign, sawed it in
two, and replaced it; but with the names
reversed, so that it read, Poor Moses.
The southern enterprise. [volume] (Greenville, S.C.) 1854-1870, 1857-11-12

The New FAsHioN.-If we may Judge
from the New York journals. sudden rage
OF retrenchment, an epidemic of economy,
has seized upon the ultra fashionables oI
New York. They are going to wear old
hats, old bonnets, and old clothes in gene
raj. this winter, and let the poor hatters
milliners and mantua.makers starve. Thus
they rusk from one extreme to the other
Their reformation would command more
confidence if it were more gradual, and
were prompted by principle instead of i'm.
pulse. In truth, it is becoming the fashion
in New York, Philadelphia, DC, to be eco.
nomical, and, like every other fashion, this
will have its day, and run ont as soon as the
hard times have ceased. In the meantime
The needle-women, and the laboring. classes
thus suddenly unhorsed by fresh caprice
of the upper ten, will be the chief sufferer.
from this transient fit of frugality.
The southern enterprise. [volume] (Greenville, S.C.) 1854-1870, 1857-11-12

A NEw ASIMAI.--A Keniuckian stood
gazing at the large bill outside wild beas,
show, or travelling menageiie, beginning
with the line, "THs Grand Caravan
alluding, Of course, TO the van or vehicle
which contained the animals. lie paid his
shilling, and went in. After some little SO,
journ, he returned TO the door.keeper, say.
ing, Mister, I've seen your nozzycross, and
your elifint, and your tabboons. and your
sarpints---but I'm not to be swindled, no
how You can tix il. mean to keep You in
your tracks--where the hell is the beast you
call the grand ga ra pans"
The southern enterprise. [volume] (Greenville, S.C.) 1854-1870, 1857-11-12

A MAN once died greatly in debt; when
his death was reported in company where
several of his creditors happened to be, ono
began to say, "Well, If he is gone, then he
has carried five hundred 6ucats of mine in
to the other world !" and another said /,
And two hundred of mine !" and third
spoke Of large sums Of his. Whereupou
one that was among them said, II perceive
now, that though man cannot carry his
own with him into the next world, he may
carry away that which is another mans"
The southern enterprise. [volume] (Greenville, S.C.) 1854-1870, 1857-11-12

IN SErNE.-We often hear Of the loaves
and fishes Of Office, but few are aware Of the
net by which they are caught. The imple-
ment by which this is effected is known by
the namo Of cabinet.
The southern enterprise. [volume] (Greenville, S.C.) 1854-1870, 1857-11-12

EDIrons of papers are earnestly requested
to copy the following notice for the benefit
of an afflicted family
Please copy.-Wm. p. Fowler. COACH
maker, formerly Of Warrenton, N. O., and
latterly supposed to be resident of Chicago,
is informed that both his parents are seri-
ously i'll, one of them with but small hopes
of recovery. His relations and friends earn
estly request that he will write as soon as
possible.
The southern enterprise. [volume] (Greenville, S.C.) 1854-1870, 1857-11-12

CASDID.-John Randolph. was one of
the most sarcastic men that ever lived. One
time young man attempted to make his
acquaintance. lie obtained an introduction.
and among the first remarks, said: NJ
passed by your house lately, Mr.. Randolph" !"
3" hope You always viii !" was the sharp
reply.
The southern enterprise. [volume] (Greenville, S.C.) 1854-1870, 1857-11-12

MANY a protesting Christian spends
enough every year, on single pleasure
Jaunt or fashionable party, or on new and
elegant furniture, to more than pay the
whole salary Of his minister.
The southern enterprise. [volume] (Greenville, S.C.) 1854-1870, 1857-11-12

Down EAST ELoaUENcE.-Mr President,
| rise to get up, and am not backward to
come forward in the cause of education for,
had it not been for education, would be as
ignorant as you are, Mr.. President.
The southern enterprise. [volume] (Greenville, S.C.) 1854-1870, 1857-11-12

light pumps, but as thick soled shoes as you
can get; and. for backing, they must be
whitened with white lead, and only the
edges of the SOLE"
The southern enterprise. [volume] (Greenville, S.C.) 1854-1870, 1857-11-12

OUn tempers are like an opera glass, which
makes the object small or great, according
to the end you look through.
The southern enterprise. [volume] (Greenville, S.C.) 1854-1870, 1857-11-12

I'VE hope to grow old, and yet wo fear
old age; that is, we are willing to live and
afraid TO die. E
The southern enterprise. [volume] (Greenville, S.C.) 1854-1870, 1857-11-12

TIE love Of the beautiful and true, like
the dew-drop in the heart Of the crystal, re-
mains forever clear and liquid in the inmost
shrine Of the soul
The southern enterprise. [volume] (Greenville, S.C.) 1854-1870, 1857-11-12

WoMRN do act their part when they do
make their ordered houses know them.
Knowtes.
The southern enterprise. [volume] (Greenville, S.C.) 1854-1870, 1857-11-12

Tue faults of genius might be passed Owe
if the world would promise not 10 initiate
them.
The southern enterprise. [volume] (Greenville, S.C.) 1854-1870, 1857-11-12

Try Ir-To ascertain the weight Of
horse-put your toe under the animals foot.
The southern enterprise. [volume] (Greenville, S.C.) 1854-1870, 1857-11-12
Cir 5autbrrn GntrrpriHr
IN lasuAD nvnar THURSDAY moRnrmc,
By PRICE & McJUNKIN.
WILLIAM p. PRICE,
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
J: C.. M. MUM KIN,
PRINTER.
TERMS.

oxr DoIt.n and Furry crsrs in advance; Two
DotLAns if delayed. ifF, 81
CLUBS of FIVE and upwards, ONE DoLIan
the money In every instance to accompany the
order. = =. ys5s,,ss :. -
$ ADVERTISEMENTS inserted conspicuously at
the rates OF rs cents per square of i3 lines for
the first insertion. and s7a cents for each subse-
quent Insertion. - ls9.jt ...s
Contract. for yearly advertising made reason
able. &c.
AGENTS.
w. w. WALKEn, Jr., Columbia, s. c.
PKrra SrRADLEy, Esq, Flat Rock, n. c..
A. NJ PEDgs Fairview r. o., Greenyille Dist
WnLIAM Q. BArLEY, Pleasant Grove, Greenville.
Carr. r. O AsDERsoS, Enorce, Spartanburg.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-05-09

A NOVEL QuID Pro Qro.-some few days
ago younge lady, accompanied by he-
brother, whilst riding in an omnibus from
the city to the WeStend, was struck with the
appearance Of one Of her fellow passengers,
who besides being dressed in the height Of
fashion, we're magnificent diamond ring.
q circumstance which not unnaturaly at
tracted the attention Of the lady. On arriv-
ing at their journeys end, the sister was very
anxious to know from her brother whether
he had noticed the pseudo gentleman with
the magnificent ring. The circumstance,
however, had escaped brothers observation.
In the course of the afternoon the lady,
having occasion for her purse, which con
tanned in the mornlug l5k. discovered, alas
that it was gone, but in lieu therefore the
Identical diamond ring worth sixty guincas,
was left in its stead. There IS no doubt
that the diamond ring was the result Of some
previous robbery, but being too large for
the thiefs finger it slipt off while abstract
ing the purse from tho lady's p ,cket -LeH-
don Times
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-05-09

TIE LAPPs-Bsyard Taylor is giving in
the New York Tribune, some capital descrip.
tons of life In the far north Of Europe, viii
ther he has recently been journeying. He
tarried some time at Kantokeino, in order to
take observations Of Lapland Life. He says
that ne found the Lapps more civilized than
ne mad expected to find them-that is, many
OF them read and write even when they re.
side IN nuts ut only for a day. But nothing
can make them clean. They abhor water,
and yet are temperate people in the use of
intoxicating liquors. They never bathe
their bodes-as consequence they smell
when near a fire-almost as bad as a poe.
"at. They become fairly tawny with dirt
1t is marvellous how people can live when
thus be-fouled. But they do and thrive too
AS they are fat and jolly. Taylor attri.
butes to their living in hu s--without reg
ular tire-chimney-to their Gipsey blood to
which race he thinks that they belong. He
notes that as soon as a Lapp marries with .
Finn, their children desire more comforts
In such mixed breeds, he finds a log hut and
regular chimney. The Lapps know enough
to build more comfortable homes--but il is
in their blood to burrow like dogs, and so
they continue notwithstanding their i'm.
proving civilization. Taylor expresses q
doubt whether the Lapps share their connu-
bal rights with strargers-at least no such
offer was mlde to Taylor and he is good
looking, he presumes that the Lapps are q
vlrtuous race
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-05-09
new and Important Liquor Law in New
York.

The New York legislature last week finally
passed the bill for the suppression Of intem-
perance by the regulation Of the sale of in
toxicating liquors. 1t is o remarkable docu-
ment, and the New York Herald thinks will
create an excitement among liquor dealers
and liquor consumers hardly less intense
than that which followed the passage of the
Maine Liquor Law. The following are the
principal features Of this new law:
1t provides, in the first place, for the ap-
pointment by the Chief Justice Of the Su.
perior Court and the presiding Judge of the
Court of Common Pleas and the Recorder
Of the city and county Of New York, Of
three reputable frecholders, residents of the
county, who are to constitute . Board Of
Excise Commissioners. Each county in the
State is to be provided with one of these
Boards, the members of which are to be ap.
pointed by the County Judge and two JUS
ticee Of the sessions. The Excise Boards of
the rural districts are to meet not more than
ten days in the year for the purpose Of grant
ing licenses, while the Board for the city of
New York are allowed fifty days for the
same purpose. The license granted to store
keepers refuses permission to sell liquor to
be drank on the premises. Each violation
of the terms of license is punishable with
fine Of not less than thirty, and not more
than one hundred dollars.
Applicants for licenses are obliged to pro.
duce proof Of good moral character, and
that they are able to keep all the necessary
accommodations for travellers. which con-
sist, in the language of the bill itself, of
"tnree separate beds, with good and suffi
cient bedd :ng'-" good and sufficient sta
bling and provcnder of hay in winter and
pasturage in summer, with grain for four
horses" The absence of any Of the articles
enumerated in the bill as necessary for the
" accommodation Of travellers" is punished,
on conviction, by fine Of ten dollars. This
provision does not Of course apply to store.
keepers.
The sale Of liquors to minors, without the
consent Of the master or mistress, is punish
ed by fine of ten dollars, and every case
of into1ication by fine of twenty five
Every person applying for license is re-
quired to have his petition signed by not
less than twenty respectable freeholders.
The applicant must also produce bond to
the amount of two hundred and fifty dollars,
executed and delivered with sufficient sure
ties in the sum of five hundred dollars, to be
approved by the Excise Board.
No dealer is allowed to sell liquor to man
whose wife may have entered complaint
against him of habitual drunkenness, under
penalty of fifty dollars. The same provi-
sion applies in a case of complaint against
the wife by the husband There is also
provision prohibiting the sale Of liquor on
Sundays.
The law goes into effect Immediately.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-05-09

A STUBBORN SrRIPPLING.-Ab big stripping,
stubborn youth, fresh from Vermont once
entered the Dummer Academy at Red6eld,
Mass. At that time the boys and girls were
kept in the same apartments, only the middle
aisle separating them. One day this Yer
mont stripping who had just been helping
one of the girls through hard sum, thought
il no more than fair that he should take toll
for his service; accordingly he threw his
stalwart arms around the damse', and gave
her a sly but rousing smack which startled
the whole assembly.
"Jedidiah Tower, come up here" roared
out the preceptor.
The delinquent appeared, bis face glowing
with bushes like a red hot warming pan, and
looking as silly as a ninny.
"Hold out your hand, sir !" said the Peda-
gogue. "I'll teach you not to act thus in
this institute" -
The huge paw was extended in horizon.
IA, line towards the instructor who surveyed
it's broad surface with mathematical eye
calculating how many strokes OF his small
f.rnle II would take to cover the large num-
her of square inches it contained.
.Iedediah." at length he exclaimed. this
is the first time you have been called up for
any delinquency; now, sir, if you will say
that YOU are sorry for " hat you have done |
will let you off this time without punish
menti"
"Sorry !" exclaimed the youngster, strik-
ing an attitude of indignation, sorry! no,
sir! am not. And will do jest so agin ei
l hev a chance. So put on old feller, jest as
hard as yeou please. BY the jumpin' Jeho
saphat, i'd stand here and let yeeu lick me
till KIM gdom KUN, afore Id be sorry At thai.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-05-09

SHOULD Parents ScoLD Some folks arc
continually scolding their children. There
is no sense in it; however, we incline to the
opinion that it is a wretched practice. 1t
sours the temper Of the children, so that one
thorough .colding prepares the way for two
or three more. II sours your temper, pro.
vided it is sweet. Scolding alienates the
hearts Of your children. Depend upon it,
they cannot love you as well after you have
berated them as they did before. You may
approach them with frmnes. and decision,
you may punish with severity adequate to
the nature Of their offence, and they will
feel the justice Of your conduct, and love
you notwithstanding all this. 1t stirs up
the blood while it d.scloses your weakness,
and lowers you in their esteem. Especially
at night when they are about to retire, their
hearts should be melted and moulded with
voices Of kindness, that they may 60 to their
slumbers with thoughts Of love stealing
around their souls and whispering peace.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-05-09
What" cried MI Meirs, springing for

"Whatl" cried MI Meirs, springing for.
ward and confronting the excited young
man of the red hair and freckles. ''And
who are you that dare object to my daugh-
ter's marriage with her cousinf Will you
explain yourself sirf" cried the enraged xr.
Meirs shaking his dist in the face of the ter
ified intruder. "Speak or by my faith, l
will bundle you headforemost into the street.
81 can't SIR" cried the proprietor of the
hair, "while you continued so excited!"
Then, by my SOUL" cried the merchant
still more excited IN his tone, I'm just give
you to understand that you have no right to
dictate in my house I" And suiting the &C.
ton to the word, he seized the unlucky in
truder by the shoulder and forced him out
| Of the room.
Now" cried Mr.. Meirs, turning to the
clergyman, "please proceed with the cere.
mony!"
Asreeably with Mr.. Melr.' request the
ceremony proceeded. and in less time than
it takes to relate it, John and Bella were IN
dissolubly united in the bonds Of wedlock.
No sooner was the ceremony over than
Bella, clasping her husbands hand. knelt
before her father and said: Forgive us,
dear father, for the deception we have prae-
tised upon you. This is not cousin John,
Of Baltimore
"Then who under the sun is he;" cried
Mr.. Meirs, glancing about the room in the
most bewildered manner.
at is John Peters, but not cousin John.
Ny dear husband came in the first place to
you, in search of situation, and you, for
getting that there might be another John
Peters in the world beside your nephew
John, have very earnestly assisted US in
carrying out the deception. Therefore you
must forgive him, dear father, for he is far
less to blame in the matter than either Of u.s.
for you, in the first place being deceived by
the name. and we, in the second place, hav
ing the misfortune to be greatly pleased
with one another, it was quite natural for
US to yield TO the temptation
81 see," answered Mr.. Meirs with much
apparent chagrin, Il have just had the hon
or of turning your cousin out OF doors,
which makes a compound b'under on my
part.-To tell you the truth, Bella, | am far
more vexed at my own stupidity than with
anv one else. AS for John Peters" added
Mr. Meirs, in a half numerous, half sarcas
tic tone, 81 think | must forgive him for
his names sake, if nothing more. As for
you, hussy, l shan't say to night whether ]
Shall forgive you or not. II will depend
mainly on how we succeed in pacifying your
Cousin john"
Suffice it to say, for the final qualification
of the reader, tina, John Peters of Baltimore
was readily pacified after suitable expla
nation and apology being rendered bin by
his cousins, on the following day, and what
is still further averred, did actually laugh
over the circumstance so heartily, that for
moment his face grew redder than his hair.
And stin further. by those who have right
to know, it has been affirmed that John Pc
tiers Of Connecticut became, not only mod
el husband to Bella, but model assistant
to Mr.. Mers, in all matters pertaining to
business.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-05-09

THE GENTLEMAN.--It is a common thing
in the world TO meet with men of probity,
men Of courage, men of sense, and men Of
letters are frequent; but a true gentleman
is seldom seen. He is properly a compound
Of the various good qualities that embellish
mankind. As the great poet animates all
the different parts Of learning by the force
of his genius, and irradiates all the compass
of his knowledge by the lustre and bright
ness Of his imagination, so the great and
solid perfections of life appear in the finish
ed gentleman; everything he says or does
is accompanied with manner, or rather
charm, that draws the admiration and good
will of every beho der r-Steele.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-05-09

SuICrDE.-A singular suicide occurred in
this city yesterday morning. A man named
u. Elmwood, employed in the hotel Of John
Lehner, near the Alton and ST. Louis Depot,
as bar keeper choked himself TO death by
wrapping a silk handkerchief twice round
his neck and drawing moose. He bad risen
in the morning as usual and attended TO his
duties in the bar-room, but was missing at
breakfast, and some one going to his room
found him dead upon the floor. From
scratches upon his neck, it was evident that
he had made desperate efforts to loose the
handkerchief while in the agony Of death.
No cause is given for the commission Of the
horrid act-JOliet SIgnal 5M.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-05-09

1t is announced through a ettcr dated on
board the vessel in which Mr.. Sumner took
passage for Europe, after its arrival in the
English Channel, that that distinguished
statesman had been greatly benefited by
the voyage and was much improved in
health. lie had suffered much from sea-
sickness, but this had favorable, rather
than a deleterieus effect on his general
health. The sense Of oppression on the
brain which affected him for SO long a time,
had entirely disappered; and his nervous
system was fast recovering its natural yigoy.
Mr. Sumner "now considers his complete
restoration at hand"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-05-09

\ CLEAR CAsE-The n Y. Times having,
according to the assertions of an Albany
letter writer, been read out Of the republi-
can party by the Seward men at the capital.
takes the matter very coolly, and inquiries
" whether there isn't room for modest and
quiet person outside of the republican par
ty?" 10 whch we answer-if to modest
and quiet" you add honest and intelligent,
there isn't room for him anyrherG else
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