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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1857-11-20
STIRRING THE SOIL.

If had "a cal" to preach sermon on
gardening, l should take this for my text
Sir The Soil. 1t is not an uncommon
thing for people to admit the fact that
nothing was made in vain; but, neverthe-
less, they will put in for an exception or
two. ~ should like to know what weeds
were made for?" What for? Why, to
force you to keep hoeing and digging, in
order to stir the. soil, and make it light
and mellow. ~. -.s,
!, 3" But why?" Because the roots of
plants must have air, and if the surface
of the ground were never stirred--as for
the most part it never would be by lazy
people, but for the weeds that must be cut
up--it would become SO hard and close
in many cases, that fresh supplies of air
would never get to the roots .s a,f
a"But the grumbler will say, show do
you get along with the fact that plants in
a awild state grow and flourish, though the
soil is not stirfed?'' But the cases are by
no means the same. Wild plants grow
from year to year in the same spot, and
there is q yearly deposit of leaves, stalks,
and vegetable matter upon the surface of
the ground, which keeps it light and open
so that the air can easily get to the roots.
This is not at all the case in common soil,
where the plants are scattered and the sur
face is bare, SO that Sit bakes and becomes
hard with the rain. On this account,
the good gardener is always up and stir
ring his SOIL and on this account all the
little ihplements-plows, hoes, cultiva-
tors, and handplows, are things not to be
done without by the raiser of good crops.
If you have any doubt remaining, try the
experiment for yourself, the FIRST spell OF
hot, dry weather. Take fifty hills ofcorn
or couple of beds of vegetables, and loo
sen up the soil about the roots very often,
as often as it becomes little hard Di-
rectly along side, for the sake Of fair play,
leave as many hills or beds of the same
crop, with little or no stirring. l won't
waste room in saying what the result will
be, but if it don't open your eyes to the
importance of not putting your roots Oh
short allowance of air, then set me down
for aan Improbable 0id Digger.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1857-11-20
STANZAS.
By B. D. FRENCH.

Go look upon that infant form, .
Placed IN IT'S little shrOud,
Der which In agony OF grief,
It's mothers head hath bowed
Seest thou gem upon It's brow
Resplendent, bright and clear7 .-
No brilliant ever shone more pure
1t is that mothers tear. az .f,
fighters on that sinless face,
Where life no longer beams, ii
As on the rosebud, nipped and dead.
The morning dew-drOp CLEANS.
That pure soul hath winged It's AIght
% To him by whom twas given,
And borne that mothers sacred tear,
Her passport into heaven.
Upon that angel infant still,
That crystal drop shall glow.
TIL, when that mother meets her babe,
She kiss il from his brow.
f.et - ~ s- ' i'i-ai tN q
or all the peaily gems Of earth goo
There's none more bright, NOR clear,
More heavenly, or more sinless, than
"A mot ler's holy tear!
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1857-11-20

LITTLE THINGs,---Springs are lite
things; but they are sources of large
streams. A helm is a little thing, but it
governs the course of ship. A bridle-
bit is little thing, but see its use and
power. Nails and pegs are little things,
but they hold large parts of large build
ings together. A word, a look, frown--
all are little things, but powerful for good
or evil. Think of this and mind the little
things. Pay that little debt--it's promised,
redeem tiff it's shilling hand it over
you know not what important event
hangs upon it. Keepyour word-keep it
to the children, they will mark it sooner
than any one else, and the effect will
probably be as lasting as life. Mind the
little things. ''..' ','l'''
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1857-11-20
A TRADE A FORTUNE.
BY A. sIIAMBAuaH.

IF parents wonld consider the welfare
and happiness of their children, they
Ewouldchoose the virtuous mechanic, farmer
or honest trader, as companions and help
mates, instead of the rich, who, aside from
their income, have no means of subsis-
tence. N" '-ti y rH5s
How often does this question arise, and
from religious parents, too, in choosing
companions and suitors for their daugh-
ters. -sfr -Fif.>y.-... 1, y
""B he richs" IF the daughter answers,
eyes, he is rich, he is gent ,man, neat
in his dress, and can live soithom sOOrk, )"
the parents are pleased. ....s. ...... ...,
Not many years ago, q Polish lady, of
plebian birth, but of exceeding beauty
and accomplishments, won the affections of
a young nobleman, who, having her con
sent, solicited her from her father in mar
riage, and was refused. We may easily
imagine the astonishment of the noble
man. '|''" '''' '.o -
,n.. cam I not, said he, "of sufficient rank
to aspire to your daughters hand?"
tsi "You are undoubtedly of the best blood
of Poland 4" .tn ~. isa.i..f.si s,-fe, e,,
"And my fortune and reputation, are
w -O's5 AZ ~, VI lEv ~ e.5-egEF
,"Your estate is magnificent, and your.
conduct is irreproachable.
b "Then, having your daughters consent,
how should expect refusal" ?",.
"This, sir" the father replied, ''is my
only child, and her happiness is the chief
concern Of my life All the possessions
of fortune are precarious: what fortune
gives, at her caprice she takes away, /
see no security for the independence and
comfortable living of wife but one; in
a word, am resolved that no one shall
be the husband of my daughter who is
not at the same time master Of a Fade2"
The nobleman bowed, and retired SILENT
ly. A year or two after, the father was
sitting at the door, and saw approaching
the house, wagons laden with baskets,
and at the head of tho cavalcade person
in the dress of basket maker. And who
do you suppose twas I? The former suitor
of his daughter-the nobleman had turned
basket maker. He was now master of a
trade, and brought the wares made by his
own hands for inspection, and certificate
from his employer in testimony of his
skill.
The condition being fulfilled, no further
obstacle was opposed to the marriage. -
But the story is not yet done. The Revo-
luton came-fortunes were plundered-
and lords were scattered as chaf before
the four winds of heaven. Kings became
beggars-some Of them teaehers-and the
noble Pole supported his wife,, and her
father in the infrmities of age, by his
basket making industry,-Religious Ttle-
scope.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1857-11-20

ner A woman's life was curiously pre-.
served BY her husband, in .Staffordshire,
lacy, by the process of TRANSMISSION, She
lay at the point of death, when, as a last
resource, a vein was opened in her arm,
and one in the arm of her husband, and
as the blood flowed from the latter i, was
transmitted By suitable apparatus in the
veins of the wife. After seventeen oun.
ces had been injected, the pulse became
pereeptible, and the eolOrless lips rcdden.
ed, the CLASSY eye frightened, and she
thankfully said, ~ am better The case
has progressed very fayorably, and the
woman is recovering
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1857-11-20
NOTHING TO WEAR.

Nothing to wear7" Well, well, i suppose \,
Some ladies quite truly dsclareii; En- -sqa,
For their habi'ual dsuse Of clothes
Above the waist sufficiently shows
That there at least, as far as that goes,
They We ''nothing to wear"--and they ,Otar Il!
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1857-11-20
l. I r E
BY o. W. HOLMES.

Batween two bfeaths, what clouded myse fies lie,
The first short gasp the Last and long drawn sigh
Like phanto ms painted on the magic slide. ,dj
Forth from the darkness Of the past we glide b,
As living shadows for a momeit seen -r...
In airy pageant on the eternal screen,
Traced by rag from on unchaning fame, -'
Then seek the dust and stiffness, whence we came.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1857-11-20

A maiden lady, not remarkable for either
youth, beauty, or good temper, came for
advice to Mr. Arnold as to how she should
get rid of troublesome suitor. "Oh
marry marry him." he advised "NO, /
would see him hanged first" "NO, madam
marry him, as / said to you, and I'll assure
you il will not be long before he will hang
himself"
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1857-11-20

Smith, whom we regard as The servant, or
rather the slave of tho other two, He
does the most dangerous and servile work,
and receives the least-pay, '. a1re ,,s'aa
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1857-11-20

ReS- A jester in the court Of Francis l.,
complained that great lord threatened to
murder him. 'If he does so, said tho
king, II will hang him in FIVE minutes af-
ter" 81 wish your majesty would hang
him 6ve minutes before" said the jester.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1857-11-20

ssg- Among the Bank suspensions in
Philadelphia recently, was that of Eliza
Banks who suspended herself by The neck
because of unrequittod love. She was cut
down and thus her life redeemed. a9i
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1857-11-20

SINGULAR CoiScibENCE.--On Friday
last, woman in Corydon, Ind, was struck
by lightning aud instantly killed. At tho
same instant, just as the lightning dashed,
her sister, who was lying ON a sick bed,
expired
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1857-11-20

BOY The following sentiment was given
at recent Railroad festival held in Cleye,
land, Ohio ..r ~
"OUr Mothers-the only faithful tenders
who never misplaced a aoiteh,'
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1857-11-20

ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILWoAo.--Intslli-
ecnce frOn New York states that arrange-
ments have been made for resumption
of payment upon its coupons by tho hi.
uois Central Railroad. 'ih
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1857-11-20

A CARELEss HEN.-'John, did you 6nd
any eggs in the old hens nest, this morn.
ingT'--"Noi sir If the old hen laid any
she mislaid them"
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1857-11-20

"Tirncs are improving aud uien are get
ting on their legs again" aaid gentle.
man TO his friend "Ilow so?' why,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1857-11-20

DocroR.-"Ah, Mr., Smith, sec you
cough much easier this morning than you
did yesterday" That's no wonder, doe
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1857-11-20

YoUNo LADYe-"Well, Adolphus, sup
pose you find yourself as successful as ey-
er with the fair sex?" n. 4..,
ADoLPHus.-(Surveying her dimensions.
"Ycs, but fad it takes me longer to get
round them" .f- r... 49,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1857-11-20

THE CURRENoY-HoN JOHN Bell
Ion, the Washington correspondent of the
Baltimore Sun and an uncompromising
Democrat, says in his letter dated on the
Both ult
"We have already heard the views and
intentions of several distinguished and able
members of Congress on the subject of the
disorders of the currency and the cure for
the same, and learn that it is their pur-
pose to bring up the subject at an early
day of the session What remedy they
will propose for these disorders, which car
ry ruin, periodically throughout the coun-
try, is not stated but it is one that will
90 to the source of the evil, and restore
the constitutional currency-such cur
rency as General Washington and all the
fathers and founders of the government
contemplated. The State banks of issue
are clearly unconstitutional and so the
present justices of the Supreme Court of
the United States will decide when the
question shall be distinctly made before
them.
Senator Bell, of Tennessee, though su-
perSeded Dy the electloh OF successor,
will not, il IS said, comply with an invita-
ton from the Legislature to resign his seat
two years before the expiration Of his term.
His character and public services are so
distinguished that it could neither be ex-
pected nor desired that he should volun-
tarily retire, nor even yield to an unreas-
enable and impertinent request from the
present Legislature Of his State"
An ill-humored wife, abusing her hus-
band for his mercenary disposition, told
him that if she was dead he would marry
the devils eldest daughter, if he cold get
anything by il, ......
Every true" replied the husband, "but
the worst of it is, cannot marry two
sisters, you see p ... .n.-A
Town TALK,--"Good morning, Jones.
How does the world use YOU" at uses me
up, thank you" Exeunt. @
sLANe.-Dry up was an expressive
phrase, but the boys in the streets have
/ found n hetter one. Now they say, aus
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1857-11-20

sLANe.-Dry up, was an expressive
phrase, but the boys in the streets have
fnnnd hotter one. Now they say, aus.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1857-11-20

Town TALK--"Good morning, Jones.
How does the world use you?" at uses me
up, thank you" Exeunt. -
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1857-11-20

TENDER CoNscIENeE.-It is said that at
Sing Sing prison, New York, fish are serv-
ed up on Friday, to satisfy tbe religious
scruplcs of the Roman Catholic inmates.
As their consciences are too sensitive to
permit them to eat flesh on Friday, they
must be accommodated with fish. lrgF
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1857-11-20

Coop ADVICE We do not know of any
admonition better for our readers at the
present time than the subjoined; Yg, IN
"ADvERTIsB.-Dull times are perhaps
the very best for advertisers. What little
trade is going on they get and whilst 9th
ers are grumbling, they pay their way, and
with the newspaper as lifepreserver, swim
on the top of the water, while others are
sinking all around. Advertise literally,
and you will hardly smell the hard times,"
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1857-05-26
An Exsraordiuary Hail Storm.

The Mobile Tribune gives an account Of q
singular hail storm ut Eastport, on the War
rior River, Ala, on the 7th inst. The morn.
ing was clear and pleasant but at 10 o'clock
thunder was heard in the distance; heavy
clouds seen immediate. y after, followed by a
cold northwest wind, and heavy drups Of rain
for about ten minutes. Then came bail, OF
which the Tyib"ns says:
"For twenty minutes hail stones, messu.
ring from one TO two and half inches in di-
ameter, fell thick and fast. The heavens
were full Of de cending aerolites. The river
was dashed into fury--on It's surface spray and
foam were alone visible; while on either side
limbs and leaves were falling from the trees !;
the ground was white and literally covered
with enormous sized hail stones, which were
rebounding from the earth and dancing about
in wild profusion. After the storm passed
over, the sun again burst forth in all it's glo-
y; but the warmth Of its rays failed TO take
the keen chill from tho atmosphere during
the remainder Of the day.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1857-05-26
NO. $50.

act Of raising the other foot, when whisper
ing and giggling in his immediate vicinity,
made him alive to the appalling fsct, thas
nothing but chintx curtain separated him
from twenty or thirty If the protest and
wickedest girls that were ever caged In oas
shop.
Nehimiah vas bashfal youth and would
have made a citumpendibus Of q mile any
day, rather than meet those girls, even n be
had been in full dress; as il Wa, bis moth
was much sjar at the bare possibility Of nak.
ing his appearance among them in bic present
dishsbilIe. What II there was hole in the
curtsint What IL he should falli
Il wouldn't bear thinking Of, and plungine
the foot into the vscant leg with Q sort u
frantic loeeness. he brought on the very o.
tsstrophe he was 20 anxious 10 avoid. The
chair collapsed with sudden scrouch, pitch.
ing Nehemiah heels over head through tho
curtain, and he made q grand entereneo
among the stitching divinitieson sn loun,
like fettersd rhinocerous.
Perhaps Collier himself never exhibited 4
m re striking sa6lsqx vivoaf than was now
displayed. N hemiah was model every
inch Of him, and though not exactly revolv-
ing on pedestal, he was going through
that movement on his back-kicking, plung.
ing, in short, personifying in thirty seconds
all the the attitudes ever chiseledr A. for
the gals, they screamed, Of courss, jumped
upon chairs and cutting boards, threw their
hands over their faces, peeped through their
fngers-pcrfectly urall-screamed again,
and declared they shoud die-they knew
they should
o, Lord r blubbered the distressed young
man; 'don't, gals, don'tl didn't 60 tew,
] swan to man did'nt--it's all owing to
the cused trowscs-every mite ont; ask your
boss; hell tell you how it was. o, Lord
won't nobody kiver me up with old cloths.
or turn tho wood box over met o, Moses in
the bulrushes, what will Nancy sayp
He " anaged to raise himself on his feet,
and made a bold plung towards the door;
but the entang:ed alliance tripped him up
again, and he fell kerslap upon the the goose
Of The pressman. This was the unkindest cut
of all. The goose had been heated expressly
for thick cloth seams, and the way it sissed
in the seat Of the new pants was affecting TO
the hearer. Nehemiah riz in an instant, and
seizing the source of all his troubles by the
slack, he tore himself from oil save tho
straps and some fragments that hung sboSs
his ankles, and he dashed through the EN-
porium' at Q 40 rate, and made tracks for
hum.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1857-05-26
HILLsDALE, MICH, TUESDAY, MAY &c. 1867.

led upon, but from the living wall encircling
his heart; ribbed arch had been plucked
away--fashioned and polished by the hand
divine, and destined heuceforth, through lfe's
ftful changes, TO reflect the beams of true
affection upon the heart Of her hushand--
Like proud minister of the oldcn time. in
whose dark channel an oriel has been Inserted,
through which the rising day god pours his
morning beams upon the kneeling worship
ers within.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1857-05-26

STEADY CoNPosuroRs.-Tb Albany Jov.
nal state that the foreman Of their news room
has occupied place in the Office for fifteen
years, and bis father was foreman of the pa
per for the same number Of years. Another
brother has been in the Office thirteen years.
CT tho other compositom, ono has been in
the employ of that Office twenty-four years,
one thirteen years, another for the same pc.
Rod, one twelve, one eleven, one seven, and
the newist CONNER three years. Three Of the
compositions have been editors, and the Jour.
nod Chains that the effice has raised large
crop Of that samc commodity.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1857-05-26

SIX MEN DRowNED-SIx HUNDRED BUSH
ELS OF Wheat IN THE RI vER.-About IL
O'clock to-day, just one half mile above,
Usage bridge fiat boat commanded by Capt.
Jacob Fowler, loaded with wheat from West
phalia, in Usage county, while coming down
Osage river, with sail up. was capsizcd,
drowning two men, and three barely escaped
with their lives, by holding on to the steering
oar. Capt. F. when he saw the boat sinking
jumped into the river and swan ashore, and
soon procured skiff and took the thee men
from the oar. Capt. Williams, of the Mary
G. Immediately wen. up TO assis, in recover
ing the wheat and men. The names of the
men drowned are not given, but they were
Germans that live near Westphala.
Jefferson City (Mo.) Inquirer.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1857-05-26

HEAVY GAMBLINe.-The New Orleans
Times publishes the following suggestive
paragraph:
An editorial, with this caption, apnean in
the True Delta, this morning. referring to an
unfortunate loss by gaming in this city We
are requested by the friends Of the young gen.
tleman who was the loser, to state in exten-
uation Of the imprudcnce, that his age is but
twenty-three, and that the sum lost BY him
at Roulette-$47,0 900. not 100000. as men,
toned by our cotemporary-was honorably
paid to the last cent before he took his de-
parture from the city yesterday.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1857-05-26
For the Standard.


NJ IDA sr. CLARE.
Two angels mid the choral band,
We're called TO hear their Kings command;
In silence, they his messase wait,
Then soon unclaspsd the golden gate.
They staid not on the verge OF light,
But gently plumed their wings for aisht.
To do in bsste, their work Of love.
And greet again their home above.
, Each, meath his pinion, snowy white,
Concealed ea'ket, fair .nd bright,
And shons within, richer eem
Than monareh's treasured diadem.
They aoated through the azure space,
And poised above our sinfu, race;
And there they wept DER ruined souls;
Minds formed, refined In besuty's mouids.
Yes. team fell ftst o'er guilty men,
Hut smiles kissed on The drops that ran;
when Jesus plan. IN save from woe,
Was told BY them ip converse low.
Upon mound n ample siee.
A mansion tower~d toward the sties;
Sriendor enrobed its spacious hsi,s.
And BRIGHT eyed portrsits decked its walls
Beside the half emhowered yak,
Pale H,ies tremh,ed On their s+s,k:
Brieht waters. from the fbunt.ip glide,
And beauty bioomed on every side.
There dwe,t fhouphtless. happy pair,
Whose cheeks had ns'~r heen blsnehed with care;
And Eseularius wfspred them too,
In drapesy OF rudy hue.
A radiant form approached the band,
And placed the castet In the hand
or her, the idol and the pride
or him, who claimed her a. his bride.
The favored group. he then addressed:
"Behold Il Is 'hs Kings request,
Thstyou should w-tch. and even ssii,
To keep the diamond free from SOIL
"If kept Alright, twill one day rise
And sparkle In the upper skies:
This veisws, traced In living light,
WIN teach you to preserve It bright
He raised his pinions with sigh,
To hide the tears that gemmed his eye;
He wept, that they for treasures eiven,
Sent no kind thanks, by him, to Heaven.
The other angel, traced his way
To where besuteous forest lay,
And there, beside the fragrant wood
Within the vale, q cottage stood.
There lived two mid the lovely flowers,
which Nature reared to wreaths her bowsn;
Envelopedi in robe OF grace,
And glory beaming in their face.
They realized that happiness
Consisted in true godliness,
And humble PRAYERS at morn and even,
Assembled to the throne OF Heaven.
with grsetful hearts and fearful eyss,
They thanked the King Of Paradise
That he had sent his angel there,
With gifts so priceless, pure and fair.
And In the attitude Of prayer,
They read the "sacred page" with care;
Resolved its precepts to obey,
And guard the treasure day by day.
Times golden wings moved onward fast,
And years were numbered with the past;
And orders now were given, TO bring
The caskets IN the ail-wise King.
The message Was received with pain,
By those entwined by wealth's bright chains;
In vain. they begged few more days,
To at the gem 10 meet his gaze.
II could not be, The silken band
Was severed at the Kings command,
And wings a. feet a. pleasures day."
Bore both the caskets far away.
The King beheld them; one was soiled,
Much Of its former beauty spoiled.
But oh, the gemi twas like q star,
Shining through clouds In Heaven afar.
Some spots, there were. that did remain
To mar the gem, Of earthly stain;
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1857-05-26

~ On . recent rairy day . wsg was
heard 10 exclaimi
well. my umDrelly 10 q regulas Cab.
olicP -
1How sol" inquired frisod.
"becsuse j. always keeps LSyg."
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1857-05-26

~ Il has been pointcdly and wittily
said Of Charles Kingsley that his idea Of
christian h man who fears God, and can
sslk . theusalid mica IN thousand hours.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1857-05-26

HILLsDKLEBTE1N F0UNDEKY.
W ~. CHANDLER,
fsuooH eo1 20 Y, wEb0us . ooLl
Manufacturer, Of Stationery Engines,
Hnisf ASDsAw MIL LoEARrNo-Hsrsp pevsS, ,fhrssk
sttsr Slsvs o.Iuvsscrs hss1Eiie nsshisss, q, b.
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