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TIE PARENTS LEGACY

Whoever has travelled among tie Scottish
hills and dales. cannot have failed To observe
the scrupuIous fidelity Of the inhabitants TO
the old family Bible. A more honorable
trait Of character shan this cannot be found :.
for all men, whether Christians or Infidels.
are proud to put reliance in those who
make the Bible their confidant. and whose
wellthumbed pages show the confidence
which their owners possess in il.
A few wears ago there dwelt in Avre
shire an ancient couple, possessing of this
worlds goods sufficient 10 keep them indie.
pendent from want or woe, and from totter
ing steps. A gallant of farmer became
enamored Of the daughter, and she, nothing
loath, consented to become his. As the
match was every way worthy Of her, the old
folks con n.ented, and as they weie de<irous
of seeing their bairn comfortable, they were
made one. in u few short years, the scythe
of time Gu: down the old couple, and they
gave their bodies to the dust and their souls
to their Creator.
The young farmer, having heard much
Of the promised land beyond the sea. gath
cred together his duds, and selling such as
were useless, packed up those calculated to
be of service TO him at his new home
Some neighbors, having the same itching
for adventure, sold off their homes and
homesteads, and set sail for Amenca.
Possessed Of considerable property in the
shape Of "siller," this company were not
like the generality Of emigrants, poor and
friqndless. but happy end full Of hope for
the future. The first thing done after land .
ing, was taking out their old heir loom. and
returning thanks and praise to Him who
had guided their bark 70 a safe haven.
AZ the farmers object iu coming 70 this
country was TO purchase farm and follow
his occupation, but little time WAS spent In
the cily he had arrived in, and a bis fellow;
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n!isrel!alealla RraAing.
4" Never Had An Offer"

Look Mt her rs she sits sewing by the
window with the clear Ugh, on her forehead
and cherry smile frightening her whole
couDtenance Many maid less fair oi
face, less gently bred. less kindly disposition
ed, goes'to The bridal altar every day. True,
hei cheeks have lost the first fresh flush OF
early maidenhood T; her form is not so round
and symmetrical as it was n few years since;
and the shining braids of he. dark hair
have parted with somewhat Of their old lux
uriahce and gloss. But look deeper into
her blue eyes and you will see there woman
IS purity, serenity of thought and earnest
ness OF purpose enough to counterbaIance
these DEFICIENCIES. You will read the ex.
preston of a heart that puts its own loneli
ness under foot, and compels il to lift her
one step towar~s a higher life--that has
strung the spotless lilies of contentment up,
on the very cord which binds her back from,
the mated lot of other women
Never had an offer What n pity
There are wives who sell themselves for gold
to husbands they cannot love-willing TO
exchange the white pearls of maidenly truth
and nurity, for pasteboard jewels, so tha,
they only glitter in golden setting There
are Others, Tin shame and pity for my sex ]
say it,) who prefer marrying their interiors
in mind and heart. linking themselves to
pollution even, rather than carry to the
grave the honest name bequeathed 10 them
in the cradle. They arc The ones that an
gle for husbands, who delight in offers
who despise "OId maids Among them
You will find the heartless, extravarant wo.
man of fashion. and the Mrs. Caudles of do
nestle life. Following in their train are
bankrupt business men, hen-pecked hus
bands, spoiled children
Never had an offer! Perhaps il she ha'
strayed farther from the charmed ground o.
genuine modesty and womanly worth
fashionable novels lad oc> upied the place O
the work basket-if she had drained th,
purse OF hard working father TO gratify &
foolish pride of dress, or been content tr
shine giddy, mincing, ariful attendant nj
balls and fashionable parties. instead of q
gentle. self sacrificing, mnistering angel in
the home circle, she might, ere now, have
enjoyed the blessed privilege of devo,ina
the diegs of her wasted life to the service o
some smitten simpleton or diSsipated roue
Never had an offer! Probably she neve
will have one. There will he no strong
hand ela>ped in hers to lead her safeI,
when her unsteady feet are or ,ssing th,
qnicksand of evil no dear voice TO wlispe
that she is all the world to one true heart
when her life rings like hollow mansion
with the echoes Of its own solitude no ros,
children 10 clasp her neck and nestle in he
bosom. But If she must give up this sweet
est part OF wGman's destiny because Ii,
whole hearted, worthy man ever asked he
to bless his path with her companionshir
she, a; least. has not manouvered for it vain
ly, and slaked the holiest portion of her ma
ture on the throw for husband. God bles
her! ........
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NuMBER 81.

stop where they stop, and pay TOLL where
they pay. Then tile chances are ana ,o
ten; but our choice in this particular decides
our fate.
Having paid due respect to choice of
companions, the next important thing is
closely TO observe how Others MANAGE: N
mark the good or evil that is produced bv
every course of life-see how those do who
manage well by these means YOU learn.
BE careful of your habits these make ,l,e
man. And they require long and careful
culture, ere they grow up to second ma.
ture. Good habits speak of. Bad babi,s
are more easily acquired thew are sponta.
n % Gus weeds, that flourish rapidly and rank
y, without care or culture.
.4~pe.
I" FATHER IS DRuSK ALL rnE Tn,r
o4ch was the expression of a little child
VINO came 10 our door a few days ago, beg.
g'ng for bread and clothing. Father Is
drunk all the time" Poor child wLat :
volume OF misery and woe are expressed in
those six words.
Home, where comfort should have an
abiding place, and where happiness should
dwell as ministering angel, is Transformed
INTO hell upon earth by Father being
drunk all me time" Starvation, rags. md
ali the hideous forms of poverty. gather
round the house Of that father who "is
drunk all the time" Mother broken. bea,t-
ed. children growing up in ignorance and
disgrace, untitled to perform that part on
the stage Of life which the creator DESIGNED
Tor them, are the result of Father being
drunk NIL the time"
Father is drunk all the time" This lit.
tie one knew the fact, could appreciate the
effect, felt the pinching OF hunger, had OK.
perieneed the horrors Of the past, and with
emotions of grief, which no pen can dies.
scribe, looks at the black gathering clond
which hangs over the future, from which no
gieain OF sunshine is visible. and from wb;cI,
he has no reasonable anticipation of better
days"
Poor child f.! beggar from door to door.
dependent upon the cold charities of n
heartless world, with words of truth anil
frankness proclaimng the sad news of bis
own destltution, misery and disgrace. in or
der to get brea'l 10 sustain life. and clotbe.
TO protect him from the chilling winds Of
autumn and winter-and returning to his
home, IT. indeed, home it may be called
his eyes meet The form of him who should
he protector, supporter, and friend-but
The vigor of his manhood is gone-his intel.
lert is impaired, his form is hagcard and
DETECTED, and the whole appearance of the
victim again reminds the SUFFERING child
that Father is drunk all the time"
| - 4filidace Times.
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RAFrLING ron BApY.-The Dnbu,ua
Express relates that IL woman recently came
to The Minnesota House in Dunielh, wth
Young child, and after stopping day or
two suddenly left, minus the baby, and did
not return. The landlord happened over 10
Dubuque, and mentioning the circumstances
TO couple of friends, married but childless.
one of them proposed to adopt the little one
as his own. The other Immediately made
the same proposition, when dispute arose
rs TO which of ihe woud-be parents I"
should have the infantile waif Finally, an
appear was made TO tho dice box. Quite a
number OF people gathered around the table,
interested spectators of the singular contest.
and the winner, named Kesler, was greeted
with shout of applause. The child is a
pretty little girl, three weeks old, and its
new'found parents are brimming over with
happiness.
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DEGREEs OF Bliss IN HEAvEN.-Every
true child Of God will reach hcaven-dwcll
there forever; but the Scriptures clearly
teach, that although none will purchase
heaven with works, all will be rewarded ac-
cording TO their works. "The more we
keep ourselves III the love OF God" said DIR.
a. Alexander, " the more meet shall we be
for the heavenly inheritance, where perfect
love reigns in every heart. Not only SO,
but the richer reward will be possessed for
notwithstanding the imperfection Of our SER
xices, God is pleased to make our good
works here, the measure Of the reward
which he will bcstow hereafter. All his
people are equally justified but all will not
be equally glorifed. I" In our fathers house
are many mansions aud some are doubt
less much nearer the celestial throne than
others. Some saints will occupy in heaven a
much higher and orehonorable throne than
others. All will be as happy as they are
capable of being but the capacity of those
who loved God most fervenlly and constant
~, Mi &c as egses:ss sAe.. that of those who
loved him less."
What an encouragement is offered by
this doctrine TO the cultivation Of an ardent
opiety, and TO the performance Of an abun-
dance of good works" Forasmnch as We
know that your labor is not in vain in the
Lord This can be truly said of no other
labor. There is no Treasure laid up for fii-
t,src use, so safs as that which Is laid up in
heaven and no labors so cer.ainly Yield
treasures, rs those performed in the service
Of God Dr. Rice.
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5rlrrtrh Rnrtrg.
Little Lucy, and the Words She Sung


A little child, six summers old,
y, So thoughtful and so fair, f.
: There seem'd about her pleasant ways
a. a more than childish air,
Was sitting, on summer eve,
+, Beneath spreading tree, ...
Intent upon an ancient book
Which lay upon her knee.
She turned each page with careful hand
Aud strained her sight TO see,
Until the drowsy shadows slept
Upon the grassy lea;
Then closed The book and upward look j
And straight began TO sing
a simple verse of hopeful love
This very childish thing:
/" While here below, how sweet TO know
His wondrous love and story,
And then. through grace, 10 see His face
3 And live with him in glory J"
That little Child, one dreary night
OF winter wind amt storm.
Was tossing OH a weary cnucl
Her weak and wasted FORM
And in her pain, aud in its pause,
J But clasp'd her hands in prayer
Strange that we had no thoughts ofheaven
w bctl HSiS NS'S oh')
J Until sho said, 40. mother, dear,
How sad you seem to be!
Have you forgotten that He said,
Let children coTe 10 mef
Dear mother, bring that blessed book,
Come, mother, let us sing"
And then again, with falteripg tongue,
She sang, that childish thing
. While here below, how sweet to know
s His wondrous love and story,
) And then, through grace, to see His face
And live with him in glory J" 3.
Underneath a spreading tree
3 b A narrow mound is seen,
Which first WAS corer'd by the snow,
Then blossom'd into green;
Here first heard that childish voice
That sings on earth no more;
In heaven it has richer tone,
And sweeter than before;
For those who know His love below
So runs the wond'rous story
"In heaven, through grace, shall seeHis face
And dwell with Him in glory"
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LovELrSEss.--It is not your neat d,ess,
your expensive shawl, or your pretty fingers
that attracts the attention of men of sense.
lhey look beyond these. 1t is the true lowell
ness Of your nature that wins and confines
to retain the affections Of the heart.
Young ladies sadly miss il who labor 70
improve their outward looks, while they be.
stow not thought upon the mind.
Fools may be won by gew.gaws and FASH
ionable snowy dresses; but the wise and
substantial are never caught BY such traps.
Let modesty be your dress.
Use pleasant and agreeable language, and
though you may not be courted by the fop
and the sop, the good and truly great will
love to lnger in your steps.
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MANY Of our citizens arc n good deal dis.
couraged by the late cod weather, and con-
clude it is the most remarkable "spell ever
experienced in this country. We have short
memories From our old files we learn that
there was a heary frost in this region on
the 2Jti Of Ja!y, 1916. Let us az; despair.
.1shepiiie Ne,Cs, 4h inst,
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To De HUNo.--There are two cuiprits to
be hung in this State, on Friday. the 26th
instant. One is Chesley Boatright, convict.
ed and to be hung in Camden. end the 9TH
er is Price, who was convicted, and is to be
hnng in Union.
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"You have only yourself to please.' said
a married frien'l TO an old bachelor. True
replied he. /" but yoi cannot tell what diff
ficult task ] find IT,"
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WnAr's ~ a NAME lr--Beware of top
heavy names, such as Byron, " Washington,
and Shakespeare, which only serve to beIittle
the wearer. Better by half call them all
John and Mary. Give them good, plain.
manly, spelling book titles. and then. il any
man nickDames your childs prosecute him
for SANDER.
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Tnx man whose feelings were worked
,p has obtained q fres's supply,
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-05-30

blessings offree government tor people ignorant
of true liberty. distracted by internal dlssen'
sions. and plundered and oppressed by 'yrann'
cal rulers. Invited to Nicaragua by the native
rsvolutionists. ho went to accomplish what he
believed a patriotic and humane undertaking. II
his conduct while there savored hat OF
the despotisn Of military rule, It Is exensable on
the ground Of tho imminence of the danger IN
which he was placed, and the necessary rigor
of a government based IN military principles.
But. as We haye before said. Nicaragua has
felt the touch Of Anglo American enterprise
and her complete regeneration Is now only a
question Of time. Just Sc surely IS the warmth
Of fire is communicated to surrounding objects,
does the light Of liberty gradually extend Ia the
neighbors Of this great Republic. In all but mere
personal success. Walker has accomplished in
Nicaragua a magnificent triumph.
Nor would he surprise US il, fortified by eH-
perienee, and the use OF more appropriate means,
be were again 10 make a descent upan the Cen
trial American lsihmus. A man of his nneonquer-
able will. aud indomItnble purpose. can never
content himself in the dull aud peaceful pursuits
of every day life. Either in Central America or
elsewhere, Walker will yet make hi- mnrk as
one of the representative men of this Republic.
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MONTGOMERY While SULPHUR
SPRINGS

rINnlS WATERING PLACE will be cpen for the reception
II OF Visitors on the 10th day Of Iuue next
1t il situated on the Eastern Slope of the Alerbanies near
miles West Of i.ynchuutg, and W agndred miles West of
Richmond, within one and hall miles u the Virginia and Ten.
nessee Ran Road, from which there is a Branch Rail Road TO
the door of the Reception HOUSE.
these Waters have been resorted to for many years by the
people OF the surrounding country, and, finco the place has
been improved, by a very large number of Visitors from many
sections OF the [ nion, most of whom can testify to their eff.
cacy in a number of diseases.
The Improvements are of the first order the rooms ara
large and airy, and many Of them arranged with particular re.
gard 10 the comfort and convenience OF Families
The Dining Room has be, Ii much enlarged since last season
and VIII be under the management of CHARLES G THoNr.
son Esq, OF Richmond, whose capacity as Caterer is uusur.
passed
/" the seekers Of Health or Pleasure. this place ulesents at.
fractions Sc lom to be met with at a Watering Place. and sec.
ond To noue in the Union.
In addition TO the Railroad facilities by which visitors from
III sections If the country can be brought TO the door OF the
reception liouse, there will be a daily Line of Superior Fonr
hef>e COACHES. by way - thu NV Riv,r White Sulpbur
springs and the celebrated salt Lake. to the RED. SAt Green.
btler White Sulphur and Sweet Springs
The Lynchburg Il Abingdon Telegraph Company have on.
strheted Il Branch If their Line to these Springs aud onnnod
an Office in the Reception House
Ample provision has been made for the comfortable accom-.
mediation Of One Thousand persons andno cTc IT viii be s,,r.d
80 render their soiourn pleasant aud agreeable.
ROBERT Il. MOSBY, PRIEST.
Montgomery White sulphur Springs COMPANY
ma bbd1p pOdl IN Utl5aup
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POlntO lhtgXing bN Muchiuer.

I.Vtry one who has dug potatoes. and felt the
back breaking headaching trials which acconpa-
ny the tedious process. will feel a bound of pleas.
ure on learning that Yankee ingenuity promises
to supercede by machinery the affective labor of
gathering this important harvest. Capt. Tag
gart, of Roxbury, has patented a simple c%on,ri.
vance tr the purpose, which an agricultural
house in Utica is about to carry into practical
use. 1t is a plough shaped machine, with a dou-
BILE set of revolving metal fingers. which take up
the favorite fruit, winnow them from the earth,
and deposit them in baskets hung on each side
or in a couple OF rows upon the earth. With a
pair of hor.es, a man, it is calculated can dig
from six TO ten ucres per day. We shall watch
with curiosity the results of a trial of ihi,
very useful invention. 1t will work II very i'm.
portant revolution in potato raising. if successful
Boston Traveller.
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suicide In Prison ofnttci ~ man Charged with

We hive made nllu,ious to the unrest and m
prisoninent at London. C. w, Of n Clergyman of
~ years standing named M'Clatohy. on IA charge
of f lgery. The Free Press Of a late date thus
announces his snd suicide:
On tLe l2th inst, he was lodged IN the Jail Of
this city mud pl,c i among Nh" other prisoners.
II -aso beeame evident to t''n.and u Nj Park
the iaiiar, tnal the mind of tn unhappy gentle
,uan was wandering, H. frequently. stated that
prince Albert would soon l., fhsi. T. lot him
out and that ''the Prince haa written him n let
ter about hap,i.i ing his child ~ again Tint he
twas George; Prince of OraRe, Y, indications
of insanity induced the nutlorlfles IN pat him
in a eel by himself. He WA. thor tlom the li,h
TO- tho 10Th inst, and dutn4 tai, period, the
sutur liberation of intellect W. observable.
lie ate his mrals with apparent rrli>h; and
leueh bitt, rly complaining II his incarceration
,o Ia not indicate by his manner in any way,
it he contemplated self de-tr lcfian. On the
'vrllng of the 18Th the lailor hit the INF 'rtunato
nam about Il o'clock for the night; aud between
aud Z the following morning he wn> discovered
lnuging by his neck from the bars of the window
f the cell. 1t appears that tho deceased went
very deliberately at work to accomplish his pur-
lose. A pocket handkerchief was tied round the
oar of the window III the form of a ring. and to
this he suspended himself with another handkcr-
chief. To have s~trangled himself the deceased
must have Jumped from the table, as from the
short distance from the bars to the floor of the
cell, hnt ID feet, sufficient fall could not have
been obtained to produce strangulation.
After he had committed the act il i evident that
the deceased might have saved himself, for the
toes actually toached the ground, and his elbows
were bent with the hands upwards. There can
be no doubt bet that the deed was done soon If
ter he was left on the previous evening, for
there would not have been Sufficient light during
the night TO arrange the handkerchiefs md the
fact of his having his clothes ON shows that the
deceased had not gone 10 bed. lis body was
perfectly rigid and cold, when Discovered. On
the table, turned down, was a book of psalms,
which he had evidently just been reading. previous
to his suicide.
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Return of q Walker.

Walker has at last been forced to evacuate
Nicaragua. and to seek refuge in his native
land. This event was not wholly Unexpected
for hs situation for some time has heen extreme
ly critical. Cut off from communication with
his allies and friends-surroundpd by a vindic-
tive enemy-and his ranks daily weakened by
dssertion ard disease-it seems, indeed. strange
that he should have maintained his position 80
long.
we are not OF those who have regarded Walk
er rs an unprincipled adventurer, seeking only
HE personal advantage. and the qualification of
a criminal ambition. On the contrary his at
tempt to degenerate Central America originated.
az We believe. in q sincere desire IN extend N.
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