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The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1857-12-17
Worthy of Consideration.

The Natiouol LRhY,geucor mentions
as facts worthy Of consideration, that
the average annual imports of cotton
and wooden manufactures arc about fifty
Of dollars; tho average annual
imports of iron, manufactures Of iron
and steel are about twenty-five millions
of dollars: the average annual imports
of manufactures Of silk are about twon-
ty-fve millions Of dollars: total one
hundred millions
There is no actual necessity for i'm
porting q dollars worth Of cotton and
woolon goods, because we manufacture
them ourselves; and there is no actual
necessity for importing a dollars worth
of iron, because we have enough Of that
in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virgin
ia, etc, to supply not only ourselves,
but the residue Of the world, and there
is no pressing necessity to import so
largely of manufactures of silk,
Without entering into arguments, it
is merely suggested that if tho imports
of the articles under these three heads
were reduced one half-say fifty millions
of dollars-thore would be no occasion
for panics and financial rcvulsions. EC-
porting fifty millions Of dollars in gold
per annum is a serious matter for any
country; we can stand mosbthings, but
not that, long. Importing fifty millions
Of gold annually is quite another affair
and this or any other country can stand
that to tho end of time, as under il
there would be no panics and reyulsions
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Sweet Thought.

Whenever we find our temper ruftlod
toward a parent, a wife, sister, or a
brother, we should pause, and think,
that in few months or years they will
be in the spirit land, watching over us,
or perchancc, we shall be there watching
over them, left behind. The intercourse
of life between dear ones should be like
that between guardian angels. As
charming HUNT sings:
How sweet It were, II without feeble fright
Or dying Of the dreadful ], beauteous sight,
An angel came to us, and we could bear
TO see him issue from the silent air,
Al evening, IN our room, aud bend on ours
His eyes divine, and bring us from his bowers
News Of dear friends, aud children who have
never
Been dead, indesd-as we shall know forever!
Alas! we think not what we daily see
About our heurths-angels that are TO be,
Or may be-, ir they will, and we prepare
Their souls and ours to meet In happy air
A child, friend, a wife, whose soft hear
sings
Ia unison with ours, breeding It's future
wings.
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THE VISIT OF ST. NICHOLAS.

THE VISIT OF ST. NICHOLAS.
TWAS Che night before Christmas, when all
r. through the house,
Not creature was stirring, n OF even a mouse;
The stockings were hung by the chimney with
in the hope that St. Nicholas soon would be
there;
Tho children we're nestled ali snug in their
beds,
while visions Of sugar plumS danced through
their heads;
And mamma In her 'kerchiof, and iu my cop,
Hud just settled our brains for long winters g
nap
when out on the lawn there arose such a
clatter,
sprung from my bed 10 see what was the
matter,
Away to the window ] few like a flash,
Tore open the shutters, and threw up the sash.
The moon on the breast Of the new iallsn snow
Gave the lustre Of midday to objects below;
When, what to my wondering eyes should
appear,
But miniature sleigh, and eight tiny rein
deer,
With a little old driver, so lively aud quick,
] knew In a moment 10 must be oId Nick.
And he whistcd and shouted, and called them
by name:
"Now, Dasher now, Dancer! now, Prancer!
now Vixen
On, Comet! on, Cupid! on, Donder and Bxeu!
To the top Of the porch, TO the top Of the wall! I!
Now, dash away, dash away, dash away all"
As the leaves that before the hurricane ny,
When they meet with an obstacle, mount TO
the sky,
Soup TO the house top the coursors they flew,
With the sleigh full Of toys--und 81. Nicholas
too;
And then, in a twinkle, I heard on the roof,
The prauCing aud paving Of each little hoof
As drew in my head, and was turning around,
Down the chimney ST. Nicholas came with a
bound.
lie was dressed all in fur from his head to his
foot,
And his clothes were all tsrnished with ashes
and SCOT!
A bundle of toys he had flung on his back,
And he looked like pedIur just opening his
pack;
His eyes-how they twinllod! his dimpIes-
how merry!
Ills cheeks were like roses, his nose like
cherry!
His droU little mouth was drawnup like bow
And tho beard on his chin was as white as the
snow.
The stump Of a pipe he held tight in his teeth,
And the smoke il encirced his head like a
wreath.
lie had a broad face, and a little round belly,
That shook when he Iuugh'd like bowl full
ofjelly,
He was chubby and plump, fright jolly old elf
And laughed, when | saw him, in spite Of
myself.
A wink Of his eye. and twist Of his head,
Soon gave me TO know I'd nothing to dread,
lie spoke not a word but went straight TO his
work,
And filled ali the stockings then turned with
"A jerk,
And laying his iuger aside of his nose,
And giving nod, up the chimney he rose,
He spraug TO his sleigh, to his team gave a
whistle,
And away they all flew, like the down Of a
thistle,
But heard him exclaim, ere he drove out Of
sight,
"Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good
night"
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County Papers.

One of our exchanges thus happily hits
off class of men who refuse to support
their county papers, under the mistaken
idea that such papers are Of no value to
them;
"I can't take the county paper; it's
so near at home; know all that is go
ing on without it; and then 1 am ta-
king one or two othe; papers, and 1
cant afford to pay a dollar year more
for paper that 1 can do without D.
Justso, old crOaker; you can't pay dol
lar a year more to see an account Of all
the stray horses and cattle that are be-
ing taken up in your county, when,
perhaps, a single paper containing an
account of your own stock being taken
up might save you twenty dollars? You
cant pay one dollar a year to know the
state Of finances in your own county,
and to know whether your officers are
doing their duty? You can't pay one
dollar to have the sales Of property in
your county advertised and placed in
your hands, informing you Of the time
and place Of sale, when by attending the
sale, you might get a bargain Of several
hundred dollars2 Well, if you cant
you can just let it alone; wo will try TO
live without your dollar That's sol.
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Discipline Of the Mind.

Itis not by mere study, by mere ac-
emulation of knowledge that you
can hope for eminence. Mental dist
pline, the quiokening Of your approhcn-
sion, the strengthening of your memo
ry, the forming of sound, rabid and
discriminating judgment. are of even
more Importance than the store of learn
ing. Practice the economy of timer
Consider time, like the faculties of you
mind, a precious estate; that every mo-
ment Of it is well applied, is put to exor-
bitant interest. The zest of amuse-
ment itself, and the successful result Of
application, depend in a general measure
upon the economy Of time. Estimate
also the force Of habit. Exercise a con-
slant and unromitting vigilance over ac.
quirement of habit, in matters that ar
of Indifference, and perhab9
arc really so, Independent Of the habits
that they engender. 1t is by the ncglecs
Of such trides that bad habits are acquirt
cd and that the mind, by total negl-
gencc and procrastination i'm matters Of
small account, but frequent occurrence
matters Of which the world takes no
notice-bccomcs accustomed to the
same defects in matters Of high impor-
tauce. Bymotiycs yet more urgent, by
higher and purcr aspirations, by the du-
ty Of obedience to the will Of God, by
the awful account you will have to rem
der, not merely Of actions, but Of fac
ulties entrusted to you for improvement,
by all these high arguments, do l con-
juro you $50 to number your days that
you may apply your heart unto wisdom:
unto that wisdom which, directing your
to the noble end Of bcnefting
mankind, and teaching human humble
reliance on the merits and on the mercy
Of your Rodccmcr, may support you in
the "timc of your health' and in 'thc
hour of death, and in the day Of judy
mcnt, may comfort you with the hope
of dolivorauco.- Sir Robert Peel
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A Terrible Warning to Boys.

On the 10Th inst, Geo. w. Sharpe
and John johnson were hung at Ed
wardsville, Illinois, for the murder of
Jacob Barth. There were between
seven and eight thousand persons pres
ent to witness the melancholy spectacle.
Permission being given to address the
audience, johnson availcd himself Of it,
and spoke with much earnestness and
deep emotion. lie closed by remark
ing that his punishment although ter
rible was just, and he was prepared to
meet it. If he had remained at home
during his early youth, and oboyod the
pious instruction Of his mother, he
would not now have been on the scat
fold a condemned murderer lie hoped
all the youth, who heard him, would
take warning by his example, be indu-
cnced by the counsels Of their good and
pious mothers, keep out of bad compa-
ny and bad habits, and thus avoid the
terrible fate that had so soon oyertaken
him. johnson was young man. lie
leaves a father, mother, four sisters and
four brothers Sharpe seemed to de-
sire to speak, but was so overcome with
his situation that he was unable to do So
He was terribly affected, and was a pit
liable object to behold. When request.
cd to step forward upon the drop, he
obcycd, oxclaiming 80 Lord! have mer.
cy on me! 1 dare not diC I'm afraid I'm
not prepared"
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1857-12-17

There is no such thing as forgotful-
ness, in its true sense. A thousand in
cidents may, and will interpose a veil
between our present consciousness and
the secret inscription on the mind; but
alike, whether veiled or unveiled, the
inscription remains forevermore.
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Tbc 9omc Cjrtlr.

Nothing casts a denser cloud over
the mind than discomfort, rendering it
more occupied about the evil that dis
quiets it than the means of removing it.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1857-12-17

As the shadow follows the body in
the splcndor Of the fairost sunlight, so
will the wrong done to another pursue
the soul in the hours Of prosperity.
TIVE WEATHER.-Whcn you wish to
know what the weather is to be, 90 out
and select the smallest cloud you see,
keep your eye upon it, and fit decreases
and disappears, it shows a state of the
air, which will be sure to be followed by
fair weather; but if it increases in size,
you may as well take your great coat
along with you if you are going away
from home for falling weather is not far
off, The reason is this;
When the air is becoming charged
with electricity, you will see every cloud
attracting all lesser ones toward it, un-
ill it gathers into a shower. And on
the contrary, when the fluid is passing
off, or dif'using itself even large cloud
will be seen breaking to pieces.
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Our relations with Russia remain, as they
have ever been, on the most friendly footing -
The present Emperor, as we'll a5 his prede
cessors, have never failed when the occasion
offered, 10 manifest their good viii 10 ouI
country; and tbeu friendship has always been
highly appreciated by the government AMI peo-
ri, Of The o States,
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1857-12-17
4 oovERVnENT LOAN NECESSARY.

Under these circumstances a loan may be
required before the close Of your present ses-
sioni but this, although deeply to be regretted 4,
would prove TO- be only a slight misfortune
when compared with the suffering and dis
tress prevailing among tho people. With this
the government cannot fail deeply to sympa-
thize, though il may DO without the power to
extend relief
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-10-31
FREDERICK FEMALE SEMINARY,
EREDERICK NITY Mn

SCHOLARS will be received at any time
- during the year, and will be charged from the
date of their entrance 70 the end of the scholastic
year. The LIST Of January would be most appro-
pirate time for them 20 commence. s o.
This Institution has steadily and permanently in.
creased In numbers for the last eleven years. until
the present capacious edce which is so feet front
90 feet Deep and four stories high became entirely
inadequate 70 the growing wants Of the school.
In Aneust last, ulei Trnstees oommenced another
building OF the size and external appearance on
the west side of the present edfce. This building
is now under roof and will be ready for occupancy
carly in the spring. ~
This addition will give US the largest and most
fessor rooms eighteen additional high airy lodging
rooms, and the whole of the high basement win be
fitted up for gymnasium for the young lades to
exercise IN during Indictment weather These i'm
provements make il one of the most extensive and
complete establishments in the United States
This Institution has able and efficient Board OF
Professors and Teachers, good Library, excellent
Musical Instruments, an extensive Chemical and
Philosophical Apparatus, and il is confidently be-
eved that Il offers many facilities for impartng
thorough, extensive, and refined education as any
Seminary in the land. ...,........ ..,.t.
The school Is not sectaran, on the contrary, the
young ladies are strictly required 10 attend such
onLroa ss parents designate accompanied always by
For Board and Tuition, including furnished Rooms,
Lights, Fuel, Washing, etc., $500 per scholastic
ysef; payable half yearly in advance. - s ..
For Circulars, ana other particulars, address .
a. HWINCHESfER, President.
kIsrsness IN Warrington Cty, d. O.
Josiah J. Pelk, ESQ., vespssian Elis. ESQ.
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MAGNIFICENT STOCK OF FALL AND
III WINTER DRY GOODS NOW NpEN

MAGNIFICENT STOCK OF FALL AMI
| w WINTER DRY GOODS NOW OPEN.
The subscriber would invite attention to the fol
| lowing New Goods: :
Paris printed Merinoes and Wool De LANES very
| rich styles, extra cheap. D.. ..... r'....
Fine Black and Fancy Colored Wool De LANES, at
Ottoman Poplins, mixed, plaid and striped.
$500 yards Hoyles English Prnts at 10 cents usual
price l21f cents. -.
1900 yards superior plaid and plain De Bages, at
l211, worth Is cents - ~ ~ -
1900 yards rich new style figured De LANES at
l21S, richly worth lS cents
l50 Ladies' white and colored Corsets at Al. usual
price 1926 a -.--E -
large lot of Ladies' fine white Linen Handke,. I.
chiefs at 81, TO- and l21< cents.
~ dozen Ladies' fine white Lama Wool Hose, at 25
cents, usual price so cents. ... .
70 dozen Ladies hemstitched Linen Handkerchief
at rs, richly worth 81 cents
Ladies good Kid Gloves from 871< cents up,
Linen Table Cloths, Napkins, and Towels, great
CHEAP EMBRoIDERIEs.
Large lot Swiss and Cambria Collars ..
Large lot Cambria and Swiss Flouncings, unusually
cheap ".
Handsome Sleeves and Collars in sets.
Black Grape Collars, Embroidered Handkerchief.
&c, &c
Persons in want of Dry Goods should not fail 10
call and examine my stock before purchasing, as
am confident by so doing they can save money.
r. q. HYATT,
$40 Seventh street. third door below
$50 81 .a the Northern Liberty Market
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- t .. ISLAND u ....
PERIODICAL, STATIONERY
VARIETY STORE

Near the corner Of Seue,ah st. and MARYLAND an
VNHE citizens of the Seventh Ward and the public
generally are respectfully informed that com
pete assortment OF the leading Monthly and Weekly
Pspers Writing Paper, Letter Paper, Envelopes
steel Pens Pen Holders, and Pencils together with
school and MLcellaneous Books are kept for sale al
the above sore also variety Of fancy articles such
as Toilet Soaps Perfumery, Combs, Ladies' Hoops
Gloves, Pms, Needles, Buttons, Spool Cotton Pen.
knives, Scissors, Looking Glasses Porte Monaes
Children.s Toys, Cigars and Tobacco of the besi
quality &c, %, which are offered at the usual city
prices for cash go" ~ - =
Among the Periodicals are Harper's Maoazine
Putnams Monthly, Frank Leslies Family Maerzine
Godeys Lady's Book, Yankee Notions, GrahapI's Ma.
gazine, New York Ledger New York Mercury. Bos.
ton Pilot Saturday Evening Post, Waverly Magazine
Hafpers Weekly, Irish News, and Freeman's Jour.
nal also, the daily morning and evening papers OF
washington; all Of which will be regularly OF, hand
a. early as elsewhere in the city Persons desirp .
II can have their papers delivered promptly at their
residences or places Of business as they may direct
liberal share Of patronage from the public is
respectfully solicited -
N. B.-The subscriber continues 70 attend to
Bounty Land, Pension, and other Claims against the
Government Deeds of Trust, Bills Of Sale, Releases,
and other writings done in legal and satisfactory
style. His office is in immediate connexion with the
ABOVE store, where all calls for such business will be
promptly attended TO. tf - agHsi. .8a
-, .asrab mn r JOHN E. BAKER,
% General Agent,
WELCH &,vW WILSON,
u =
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II g. HYATT has just opened, from the recent
AHe auction sales, splendid assortment of Fall
and Winter Dry Goods of every description, at very
reduced prices: ......,.. ..
Bargains in Black and Fancy Silks,
Bargains in Stella and Broche Shawls.
Bargains in De LANES end Cashmeres
Bargains in Bonnets and Ribbons
Bargains in all-wool Plaids and Ducals
Bargains in Prints and Ginghams.
Bargains in Merinoes and Coburp Cloths
Bargains in Irish Linens and Shifting Cottons.
bargains in Flannels and Blankets.
Bargains in Cloths, Cassimeres, and Satnets.
Bargains in Undershirts and Drawers.
Bargains in Embroideries Of every description.
Remember, Ladies, the place for Bargains ia nj
X. q. HfATTS, No. 349 Seventh street, third door
below the Northern Liberty Market. s8O 81
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CARD.

u ETURNING MY SINCERE THANKS TO MY
- friends and the public, for their very liberal
patronage, win take this opportunity TO inform all
that from the lst day Of August 1887 have closed
my books entirely, and nothing more can be charged
under any circumstsnces my object in 90 doing s to
enable me 10 sell At smaller profits and offer greater
inducements 70 purchasers. go
would most respectfully solicit call from ALL 40
can confidently assert, from the recent large pur-
chsses have made, my stock 10 decidedly larger.
cheaper, and better than II has ever been before and
by selling for cash alone, Ibelieve can make II .
saving 10 all to give me . call before purchasing.
r. n. MAGRUDER,
Boot and Shoe store, No. s7s, corner tn and ,t.
Esae
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Telegraph Offices.

Houses Printing Telegraph, National Hotel, en-.
trance Sixth street. one door north Of Pennsylya-
mia avenue. To New York via Baltimore Philadel-
pl:a, and intermediate points; connecting at New
.urk with the Eastern line 10 St Johns and the
Western lines 10 New Orleans
Magnetic Telegraph, National Hotel, corner of 9th
street and Pennsylvania Avenue 10 New York,
oJunecting as above with the extreme East and
West HI
Southern Telegraph, National Hotel. To New Or
leens via Alexandria, Richmond, Augusta and No
bic, and intermediates points, including all the sea-
board cities. y
Western Te' graph, Pennsylvanis Avenus, be-
tween Sixth All Seventh streets, over Gilmsns drug
siTs To Wheeling and intermediate points con-
uecting wi n all the Western and Northwsstwn
line.
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TR AV VELER'S GUID E.
Washington Branch Railroad.

Trains run as follows: "sIt
From Washington at a M, connecting at Relay
with trains from the West, and at Baltimore with
those for Philadelphia and New York.
At $50 a. m. for Annapolis, Baltimore, Philadel-
phia and New York. I
Atsp. N. for Baltimore and Norfolk and at Relay
with the Frederick train
Express at 4.20 p. III. at Relay for the West, and
TOR Annapolis, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New
York . ......,
On Sunday at a. m. and 4.20 p. IN.
From Baltimore 10 Washington at Ill 5Iandi9. 10 q.
m. 70 and BIS p. m.
0n Sunday 415a. m. and 5I5. p. m.