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Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-07-21

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1Xlo2G
ocR1vGN = oAllAoHeN'o,
oeoegal Alvegt1slng an ColDeetllG
.,Y.AS1sSs 81. SO
GIVING NACIIUDD!
BOR FAMILIES AND nAnUPACTURs1s.
Wheeler / Wlbsa, Manulae-
turing Company.
BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT.
p 10 rslKsoGssAsDA AxUvAcrgsEns
PATENTED JUNE 18Th. 1853.
WESs81N OFFICE, ~ Lac ssssss. CAicaes.
1As nscAise stitches ~
FINEST % COA49E1T HADRlC,
q: =; s - ~ .:s:: "a e..
sissss, almost asasely, end are becoais indisDen-
slbie ~ fAaiy sse.
1al inlormasson may = Obtained BY ad.iressias,
GRO = OH!frnNDEn, Aseas.
nsy7-end 40 10 Lske o.. ChIeaap.
SHOW CASES!
SHOW CAm
CNsepbeU y O..
4 l TURERE.
No. - DEAnsosx-sT. CHICAGO, Ill.
n sAov Case, such ~ Silver Plated, German
Mahx Wyals. ~s.A
O hand and INSIDE % order. Post O1les sddress,
no1 9le6. may7d-Sm SAC
GREAT C.ARPET HALL
OF
0ochor HOLSTER : wilkins,
Ne. as Lake sssses.
CH1cAeo, III
SfECAL notice.
In ordsr n maize room foe or
Ix1nnaO0aOO otoO1RS
And for The better oOnvsnIsncs q csstousn, ~
Oeees = o., ~ osanssted = M eus 1gmsr sxtsa-
sivs premises. fAdeatsans. - ssr ssIss roaas and
ON THE FIRST FLOOR,
rs LAn sT11BF rs
CARPETS.
larger sssess.sas than all;othsrs = .An essy Co.,
SPLENDID MEDALLIONS,,
vEtvETS AND VILTONs,
BEAUTIFUL TAPESTRY,
ROYAL SIX THREADED BRUSSELS.
IMPERIAL THREE PLY,
Pa, supssass ~ ssesssry InsSains, Dsslins vs-
ssaaa, Hsap ~ yslt 0arpsss. Draossss. =.
Oil Cloths,
q hsbes TorsiIn end Dousaa1e ManuiAetusss. hon
asysr1 - twssty-lsar ~ viae
sU1tttsegs.
Alvays On hand h ssestock Of Cansaa nsatines.
Also, superior Oocos AsattAgs, b ~ widths, seit-
sbss for 00css. sslsses, -.
Mats an1 Bugs,
IaCsaa vssssu. lrsn sArss shianss 70 e9s.
CUV9E.AENe 0OODS,
= tn dslssansna - sAal AsyuAs Inssssssd stsss
tion. Wshave aov IN store and ere daily rsoslviat
RsaA D1brst1vsAsC loeA Clwsstas.
NnsseA Dreeats,iss-in patterns and By yard;
AaGnfeesas Gsetns-vilh hsseaaens bogdsn
1ssssitS SsGs lDsLslass.
Asadeems Dsaeahe-viah trinnAp 70 match:
Lace CteStUSses,
which for Beauty o( Finish snd 0plsodos n Dssgn,
caanot - asDasssd-vasying fro0 - = ~lo0 Per
pair:
WINDOW SHADES.
Hsaasif1lps,ntsd nd sisA 0ead ShaAss. waits, Ds1
House furnishing l. Upholstery Goods.
Mattresses q svsry ninA yeatAsr Dsds ~ Puiews,
Dlaaksts, ontts, Cotton sAestinss ~ Pillow
1 Linen Goods.
ino 81 Pulow ussas, laahaAGaln, 9svas, 0sash
b., q - pr ssas Ie1e tAan us1al Ugisas.
PRIME LIVE GEESE FRATHRRa.
~ 49, = sSs,sssS 3. "a S = a. -
80 = ssfaIs 60 = 6goIaT leGsosd Press
DssshsR, uenfDoe1 9 wilkins.
Ian - iaudiw 1asEAxx Lsassr
nm. : . arm; '4.s. ! : : . :.xs.''
jackson, SAWyE9 q u8IARN,
$3.50 ~ 00U44NA1u4 ~.
$500 -. 4nDA2 III
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-07-21
Rsss's 1p6s-ats, &c.
w. I. SHUFELDT 4 co.

CHICAGO rum opTUR uANUFACTolY
\. OyvI01, III SOUTH Warm srI11s,
A - CWvQA0OI
II IoUO1 DnAIBnS AND O1U11S ARE INvl-
II ~ 70 III the PuTe olYtts aaasa q The shove
tahalshneat fae UhjcA or6ers ere snlicited. AN,
Anegieoa Dfsadv 6nA e. ofnno aovof g Pure 0pir.
eI1aso .
Apsn u, deme.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-07-21
Rassk Or Noeeasce,

DOsek Or NOresoce'
Vvnn sndrrslsnsA prcprieters ss shs Banh OF
u Norsoes. MebrasAs, arc ~ The pro-
isbsns d ~ Charter, individually respcnsib'c
SUS I'll Ne tissues, anA Wtll Fsssm ~ uosss Of q
institutes Alta eoaatss n ~ city es Yorsnce
cuan. and etths iofths1s nanhing uossss, In d.
ssa nxchang n sp1cas q seas raAss Of other
COOK sAn0un1, psvsapovtD
COOk. 0A10nNF 4 DOWNDY. ysvs Oity blows
OOO4, 0An0nMT q OOO4, vort De- 0ouesv
OOO4, 0An0DW7 PAAkDA, Uossoef sbsasta.
July M looo-dss
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-07-21
JAMES ". CANNON,
Dealer In Lumber, Shingles anl
LATH, ROUGH AND DRESSED,
Flooring, Barn Boards,
FENCING PICKEIs, WOOD. &C.,
South Rail Rood (Finhl street, between Western
Avenue and Gaines street.
Julyl7dtf

OENEDAL DEALEuo IN
L1nber, Lath, ShlngleA, Timber, &c!
Obsssv Cs~sl 0ad Jsckp~ sivesfs,
CHICAGO, lLxlNOlo.
0UR a1angeosses sss such - 70 iAsuHs q all
" unas fall suppay Of tAe diassens qualities q
C1eOr LesssAer,
Jsne I'D sseutliae Of ell sizes, sndsasahs, Ouansa
Lumbar, Lath. Shingles. Ac.
Osss' Ey0Oe.6ssD,
Of Norway md Whlte Pne, ~ alWays stand reaAy
10 compare With any n THE naxkst. We invite the
calls ~ attention q ~ euanty ~ oehes dealers
end centraees.
spodly Nv. oEInEII 90.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-07-21
NEBRASKA LAND AGENCY.
Geek, Sargent 4 Parker,

UOre1ecG, JVebrOsk0.
uTlLI. setrnd pvomptly 70 al business Connected
w with Land Aseaey. either In N-brssAa, or
Western Iowa.
LAND WARRANTS D0sslhl,
0Old Oss0 located.
Business Tor them can be icft with any Of the IN
dsrsigpsd.
COOK 4 SAR0RMT, Davenport, lows
COOK, SAR8RNT DOwNEY. lows Cuy, d.
COOK, SARGENT 4 COOK. DssMotnes, d.
moh9ldtf
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-07-21
rYMAHA DALxKIL.
Herring's Safes.

The subscribers sse Agents
for 4essrs. 8. @. HERRING d
OO's celebrated PiSe and Thief
] roof Safe. We would invite
the attention Of the public to
~ 10 tAs1 tlAees Safes have
for years stond the test Ct
both Ire, thief and Also Of
time. Very many Safes win
- measure defy III A6m0
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-07-21
'Gk7CEKfEs,

GROCERIES.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Dssrsws, Prsltynaa { Dalbel !.
wAsassa,s Dse,sss y
q II &C RE . /,
lross, Sell. Cessssss. &c.
AGENTS FOR 71gE SALE or
-. .. HOr1-12ag - COZ
Celebrated Fire and Thief Proof Safe
:. 1 T. Hairbank's scales.
W. IN sssecs...sasls % hard : -! sscslo|
purchasers viii lind our soos 10 be Of he bsst oso-
" and warranted equal 70 sample jan23dAwM
NU0AHS - Muscoy ado, Porto Rso. OAraaed.
- Crushed and Povdcs 81, ios salc q
- suHeews. sasfsshAS'A DALxELL
CSOH9sEs-Rio, Mocha, Javs, also (,rourd oos.s
~ anai Assencc Of Oodsc,as RP. A.
MoLAssE..N. Orleans. s.s.r Hoss.. ana syr.p
IVA sos sole - D.f.AD.
w. ,,,..s:.: rs..s ns'on. s..e.a. s.a
CPlCEs-Pepper, Allspice, Cinnamon, Gloves, Gin
- ger, Mustard and Nstmess,at B.P. AD.
| <,.o...
N se0cy -" Houess Ssm'ys nfesave aud
=. =
(NANDL0C Aoamansine, essesine, eses sno
~ -sllov. fos sale iov st D.P.AD.
lO-,Sperm, e0saSs LaSa' hahA' a0c.n, iAnoesu
~ and Olive, At Bal
UAinTc-whne ksd ana zinc rants sos sase ~
- . : hW ".
iGAks-Havsna' German aud American nrends'
~ q br, 3D.
1NOBAOOO-Nstursl Leaf, virginia and Missouri
! pound osWss, twist, Iin-soh ana c1osm& iot
---------- ------------ -------
VnASf Powders Of various bsands ead kinds. u
HANDlnS-assosteda and fancy Gum and Lemon
- - - 80 80 -
D8URD In jars, bcxes end barrels, Citron, w
~
DICKLRe-Undervood's brands, ssortcd sizes;
: rePpe' '.''cs'o' .-'e :. y
v1nwnrr shoA l.ad ana Gan. N Kind. and s,x-a
5 sFsD.
ATUTS-Almonds, Brazil, Filberts, Pea. Pecan,
IN Walnuts and Cocoon, u Il. r. ID.
-.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-07-21


~ A very anusiag ineideat took4laes
sA Tie pubic speaking N Hickman q ~
day ~, he edlt@ q Ne Nsss, DE xuow
Nothing paper, p1bliahAd an aceeest -
speeches, and how 0s1Des had ussd Burnett
up, some tkree Aosss bs1sv ~ spsssie1 soa
sissssk Uusbsssas2Sly 11r Mn. BarsaNt
81 . copy q - paper: ed va cruel
enolGA q rod tito BE audisae&-Ps6sesA
IN II AennA Ff 2sfs saaA = - . a n q
esssssS,
TUpoun MAu.-Ihis h the la4est crime
= New OG3Anns - yoeA9 ~ newest Ayls
/ - annssnsae q certain muu1sipalitiss q
sAntrsnasenh1sAlty. a ospilsQnaa y toand
valhinR a1eaG To sfSoek ~ nd1ealy
49,, - = 49, efseDe q ~ 49,
p1Gs = 49, f. - - - ysHR. -
80 80 = 49, - - -
:; - = ~ = i Is IA r = ;
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-07-21

- Uv14eSN - 0OS
DAvOn port, lowe
Q6lcs. Aatv slTsss, Ie1seee~ Sscosd osS 7sh
ExCHAN0R ON all The principal cities Of ~ pa
- sed $500 orsst Dnaeln, Ireland, - osnss
Notes and drafts collected, and proceeds rcalaend
. any part Of the United States, u lowest Fstes
n1cAAass.
Collections Of nodes. araNs. assossas, ,aasses q
made IN ~ para o. ~ Dated SsaeeI
Canadas and Europe.
Stocks and sseas bsssht cpd sold ON oOa.asssss
and dividends collected
Nua Wasssnss buaahs. spsA end located.
ExcAanwe - llsies II she UnissA uease
Carpenter vermiige, New York city.
Albany Cky Bank. Albany, New York;
nu9AlD Cur 1qnAs n1A1o, New yssk;
BAnE OF Commerce, uoston. uAssachuesets,
Trsdesmen's Rank. Philsdelphia, Pcnnsyivas
Aerch AanufactufeSs' Bank. Htesbusg, p,
ncKim 3 %, Dsltimorc, Nd,
0tlnore 3 Drotherton, Cinctnnati, Ohio;
Lucas 3 oiuaoads, 81 L0us. No,
Cltia1ne' nAnn, UsW Osleons, La
Ak swim. DsstA@ = JoAnseos, Oh ease. 1is
sspss-A
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-07-21

THE unaeroign~d have removed TO the new build
i Ing In NcDanus 4 shepard's Block, Sseend
street. where they vii remain durne the erection Of
their BanA RuilAing. ready 10 attend To business
q usual
masch9ftf COOK A6ARGENT.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-07-21

asnp@ssst artseas ssso forth frea their estabisA-
u,rns has gained for their Scales sepueotSon tlsn1
- asv9 49, sArpasssd In ~ vhose range q useful
mechanism.
~ acalos are unanimously sctnoviedged - thu
sfANpAnD ID all transactions b weight.
a lsweuit which aross lro0 sdecsspan1y Of wight
nG1vse1 80 % vhaI1aakh 1oa10 = - b. ths Nal
timore Ohio Rsilrosd Company and oas Of anothss
manufacture vas recently tsae1 y TIE Court Of ou
uou Peas DatimoFe the cess occupted u OouFt ~
days: and Judge Marshall In delivering be dscstos
tsscA 9 - result sf the svideacs, that the aesra
- q 1Alns Axx's ScALEs ~ estaslishsd bsyoat
al question. For sale b
BURROWS, PRRTTz0AN nAIxkLI..
The ~ knswo repatstloa a. these Scales has In.
ducsd ~ vsodess oinpsrfecs and vostAless haian'
- - or tAan = Haigbonks' Scales, aad purehae
- have thereby In nAny sasss besn snhjected =
frenl anl impaoltion. The naasfasturerS hsve M
ooatroversy VI hoaosahse ooapststors Who trans.
"a hudnsoo b their Own na0ae, but re0os4hA0 II
pse1otyeAssu efths shove fsspd, - puSs1ng couSo
ale unjust end Aishonorahas, they taks tAs Dsahot
q eont3sa ~ pahaec Of thslr inpost1lDoe.
N pe1euteeo manufaeture under tnoor eva IN
spec1tep enly O thets ysGtory IN q. JoAnebuy, "
~ ~ Ia bavsopsse sssslyby
DUI1OWS, fR1TTYnAN Z DALxR1L,
=. ~. YARDANKf 4 co.,
1anooos = SsAasb1sy.vl. Nay n. l06A.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-07-21

Building Lets,
EHOR Sale Il fair prices, and ~ 90 long credits to
IL feclitsts improvements.
COOK = GslR0ENT
III sell iots - parties Who win tins sson, 81
odsrsss pr sees, end on . CREDIT Of I, ., an yesrs
Oaneoe1
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-07-21

70 oDCU14
Valuable Farming Lands
In SCOTT COUNTY.
esee 1A0O Acres.
Nxyu obr for sale In tractstc svit purcAassss. Tho
w ths ssllewtas dssisab's lands
~ Ar m ~'E g $: 4;
i,. "a /! J"
vl;asfaviA = -
y half ~ % -SO - lo-iO0
!. IL Il ef..,.4 q
ofnsIl q -
IL Of Ia - lie %
oess1ss - %
fhees isnas wcrs selected many years 49,. amt
cempgse some of the best lands In ucost County. end
have nsvsr befOre hee- ,Asred for sals.
lmr7dtfl COCA BAR01Nf.
I AND WA1AANTs.- 49, soe sa,eb1
IL COOK 0A00uogf.
Fer Lease.
I on 9, 9, and 8 in s'oeA N. corner Of PARMA.
Isv1n oooE : sAaasxr
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-07-21

WB0CANToLE
INSU.RAN COMPANI
AS OF CHICAGO.
ORR 90 1n the
state Democrat Office,
DAVENPORT. IOWA.
( Capital, 80 3ooyoo
OIVI0sR&
OYnyRUS BEERS, Pres, JANE HDCK. '. %
THOMAS RICHMOND, 0ecy and Treas.
.. .. uvuAu, ACslno DlaECT0A AND MAaMD
ur..r'.: - m: - *: ;: .::., r....,,n
jy1oef =. nBLD, AO1a1.
AygnsaAauas vin - received and Surveys nsas b
T., O. KAUH1nAM.
ER.ANcKLIV
Insurance Company.
| o1ssH We = q uahA chssAsetssss
-. ST. LOUIS, MO.
Oapeeol, .as~s &c . !. eSO0yO0
w. seas. = P: s:yss.,.. AZ. :...1.: r''s'~
Il - -: = d. : sss- W.:
na.nA,pi5i;5S.. ssZ: 80 s.;.,.,,. Lem.
- s.ss.1.ah Ass.s - ~ =. Iassraas
- S.Slsss - - L. - : Is.15 = :
- = - - = .sa:s.alls s,s.a t.
pea1 - eAcsn = ageste1l 9ss1ea,.aesi 49,
49, sg)n09 - 1lslssa 0vnag -lns11ul1n
siv1A 'Ass - : ~. $500.
1 - 4 -. -
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-09-09
A Dead Ministry.

DR.. Huntington, in his sermon on 'The
Word of Life while pleading for liv.
ing ministry, says:
"There is kind of preaching, and it
is not confined 10 any one school of the
ology, which, if it spoke itself out, would
say on Sunday morning to the congrega-
tion after this fashion: We'll, dearly be-
loved brethren, | have come irto your
pulpit to-day because have agreed 10
come. IL is in the terms of an old con.
tract between us; a contract that was, form.
ed, to be sure, when | was disposed to
take somewhat more fanatical view of
the matter than am at present. But l
respect'the bargain: worship is social
decency, and graceful adjunct 10 civili-
cation. Established usage looks in this
direction, and religious Institutions are a
political kind of constabulary. l am
here in my place as the bell rings, and |
take occasion to remark to you, as think
| have done before, that it is proper you
should be saved The Bible is pro-
nounced authentic by competent antigua
rians, and has uncommon literary merits:
the laws of good breeding have settled it
that virtue is desirable accomplishment,
besides being safe protection against
unpleasant penalties invented by magis-
trates; and Christian faith, | will recon.
mend as a prudent specific against disa'
greeable consequences, generally report
ed to follow wicked courses. Amen.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-09-09
Search for Happiness.

A wealthy epicure applied to an Arabi-
an doctor for prescription that would
restore his body TO health, and give hap
piness 10 his mind. The physician ad-
viSed him to exchange shirts with man
who was perfectly contented with his lot.
Whereupon the patient sci out on a jour-
ney in pursuit of such a person. After
many months spent without accomplish
ing his tobject, he was told of certain
cobbler of whom every one had spoken
as model of contenlment aud happiness.
Pursuing the direction given, the traveller
was at length rewarded with the sight of
the cobbler enjoying a comfortable nap
on board. Without ceremony, he was
aroused from his slumbers, and the im-
portant interrogatory, whether he was
contented with his lot, was answered in
the affirmative. Then" said the seek
er after happiness, II have one small
boon to ask at your hands. II is that
you exchange shirts with me, that by this
means l also may become conlented and
happy" y" Most gladly would l accede
to thy request" replied the cobbler, ''but
~" Nay, refuse me not" interrupted
the man of wealth "any sum that thou
mayest name shall be thine. "y-"I seek
not thy wealth." said the cobbler, but
but-"-" But what ?"-The-ihe truth
isl haze no shirt"
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-09-09
How to Preach.

Ii is not enough that sermons contain
the truth, important and indispensable as
this is. A sermon may contain it in such
a manner as 10 prevent great part of its
proper efficacy. Nor does tie evil stop
here. Instances have existed in the world,
in which preachers have uttered nothing
but what was strictly evangelical, and YET
have only amused, wearied, or dlsgusted,
sober, pious, and candid hearers. The
manner, the fire, in which truth is
preached, may possess an importance
which it would be difficult to estimate
The views which have formed of this
subject may be exhibited under the fol.
lowing heads:
l. The gospel ought to be preached so
plainly as to be clearly and easily under.
stood by those who hear. Technical SCI
entifc language is to be excluded from
popular sermons. A still greater trespass
against plainness of speech is committed
in what is called metaphysical preaching.
Even Paul, one of the most profound Of
all reasoners; never appears 10 choose all
Struce discussions VIII n the subject will
allow of any other and returns with
apparent pleasure 10 palmer mode of
disclosure, as soon as the nature of the
case will permit. Our Saviour treats
every subject in the most direct manner
of common sense, although he often dis.
courses concerning things of profound
nature.
2. VariOusly.-By this I intend that
both the manner, and especially the sub
jects of preaching, should be diversified.
3. BOldly.-He who brings message
from God ought never to be afraid of m an.
4. SOlemny. All things pertaining
to Divine truth are eminently solemn.
S. Earncstly.-Ho who would per-
suade others that he is interested in the
subjects on which he descants, must feel
them, and must express his views of them
in the language of feeling.
6, a0cctionatey.-A preacher is sent
on an errand more expressive Iof tender
ness and good will than any other. He
comes to disclose the boundless mercy of
God to man.-Dr. DwigH.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-09-09


HAIL SToRM-We clip the following
from the Greene County (Pa.) Repub-
Hcan:
"a Most Terrific Hail Storm occur.
red in the neighborhood of New Free
port, in this county, on Saturday, 22nd
ult., about two o'clock. Mr.. Owen, a
gentleman who was there at the time,
furnishes us the facts. He states that
some Of the hail was from five to six in.
Ches in circumference. Great damage
was done 10 the crops, fruit, &c. Fowls
were killed instantly. The hail is said
to have been one foot deep.
The Heavens became so thickly clou-
ded that it became very dark. The rag
ing tempest continued some time. I: is
said to be the most severe storm that has
occurred in that community within the
memory of the Oldest inhabitant.
Since writing the above, we have
learned from other authority of the most
reliable nature, and from a man of uu.
questionable veracity, that all The above
facts are correct, and he also further in.
forms us that calves, pigs and poultry,
were killed instantly by the hail. The
rain was very slight; but the hail having
melted, the streams were so largely swol
len as 10 wash the fences away.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-09-09
The Library Of CONGRESS.

The Library of Congress was first es-
tablished during the administration of
Jefferson, at his suggestion, and by his
exertions. 1t at first contained about two
thousand five hundred volumes, and was
destroyed by fire when the British burned
the Capitol in 1914. In the same year a
resolution was introduced into Congress
to purchase Mr.. Jefferson'S private lib
rary, which was passed; the books
bought and brought 10 Washington, and
the Library of Congress again organized.
Various valuable additions being made
from time to time, the Library contained
in 1851, $4,000 volumes. During that
year it accidentally caught fire, and 35,-
600 volumes were destroyed, and the
room very much injured. This accident
finally resulted in the room being made
perfectly fre-proof, by constructing the
alcoves and shelves Of cast-iron. Soon
after this fire an appropriation Of $75,-
600 was made by Congress for the pur-
chase of new books. This fund was ju-
diciously laid out, and most excellent
collection made of standard and rare
works. The Library now contains about
$4,000 volumes, exclusive of a large
number of pamphlets, and about $4,000
public documents; and the annual appro-
priaticn to the Library is $4,000 for mis-
cellaneous, and $4,000 for law books
WdSh. Union.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-09-09

SPEAK TO THIS YOUNG MAN.-.TIow
many young men there are in all our Cit
les who, away from homo and friends and
exposed,to the allurements of the tempter,
need the arm of Christian love 10 be
thrown around them to guide them in the
ways of righteousness. How simple an
act to speak to such young man, and in
vite him to the house of God. But who
can estimate the result!
In recent meeting of the New York
Presbytery, widely known and highly
respected ruling elder of the old Brick
Church in this city, stated the following
impressive facts: Many years ago, a
young man, stranger in this city, on a
certain Thursday evening was passing
down Fulton street, when a gentleman
accosted him and invited him 10 attend a
lecture TO be delivered by the pastor in q
neighboring church to which he belonged.
Like many other itreligious young men he
was plejudiced against that minister's
preaching, but after some urgent persna'
sion, he consented to go. He went, lis.
tened, was moved, and his prejudices van
ished. From that night he never ceased
10 attend that church, to listen with pleas
ure to the voice of that man Of Cod
Pointing 10 the venerable Rev. DR.. Spring
he added, "There sits that pastor wht
has from that eventful night, been my
spiritual guide Ishall never cease to re
member with gratitude and affection, ,h'
good church member who urged tn
young man to attend his pastors week.,
lecture. Am. Messenger.
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VOL. 8, NUMBER 36.
G O OSSIP.

1t was but short time after our minis
ter lost his wife, before the good folks,
especially my own sex, manifested great
desire to select her successor, though as
you might expect there were nearly as
many selected as selectors. Learning
how matters were proceeding, he conclu-
ded that when other persons began to look
out for him, he should begin to look out
for himself; but, poor man, he lacked in
judgment there as was Immediately evi-
dent, for very general exclamation arose,
" Could he not wait little little long
er..
Some thought he might have waited
six months, some year, and some
thought he ought never to marry again.
A few said, and | was of that number,
I" He has a young family and he does
right"
Our minister in due time found his
choice, proposed and was accepted. The
secret soon leaked out, for many eyes
were watching, and now observed that
there were breakers ahead. There were
quite number who regretted exceedingly
that he had not chosen an older person,
for they could not think of asking advice
of one so young. wondered at this Oh.
lection, for had not heard that either Of
them had asked advice of our minister's
former wife; indeed, any such thing is
unheard of in our region, though there is
tradition that it was once the custom.
There were some who expressed the
opinion that the minister couldn't be re-
spected as lie would be with an older
wife. 1t may be so, but I can't help
thinking there is a compensation for that,
because the greatest fault in minister
nowadays, is old age; but young wife
will keep our minister younger, and ex.
tend the period of his usefulness.
Some blamed him for marrying from
the parish it would of course make
trouble. One of his good deacons even
suggested to him that he thought it un-
wise but he answered:
"Snppose my preference lead me to
one in the parish and no one out of it,
what else could do"
The good deacon could not answer it !;
but his substantial wife, who had more of
an eye to housekeeping and money than
10 love, came to the rescue by answering
that nobody should marry second time
for love. Love was a childish notion;
good bread and butter was better than
love.
The unmarried and unepgaged ladies
were most surprised at the minister s
choice. 1t however "made no difference
10 them, for they should no! have had
him."
could not help thinking that our min
lister showed great judgment in selecting
at once the only one in our parish WHO
would have him, and l should have
thought so still, had he not spoilt il all
by telling my husband that it was with
greet fear and trembling that he made any
advances, for he would have had more
hopes in proposing to any other unen'
gagged lady in the parish. l saw, therefore,
that it could not be any good judgment OIL
his, but wonderful providence leading
him to the only one who would have had
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