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A Cunning Trick.

DIR. Willcott, the celebrated Peter
Pindar, was an eccentric character, and
had great many queer notions of his
own. A good story is told by one OF
his cotemporaries, Of the manner In
The latter, wishing to buy the copyright
Of his works offered him by letter life
annuity of f200. The Doctor learning
that the publisher was very anxious to
buy, demanded G300. In reply, tho
latter appointed a day on which he
would call on the Doctor and talk the
matter over. AT the day assigned, the
Doctor received him in entire dishabille,
even to the night cap; and having ag-
gravatcd the sickly look of naturally
cadaycrous face by purposcly abstain
ing from tho use Of q raxar f;,z1 sse,nc
days, he had at The appearance OF q
candidate for quick consumption. Ad-
dcd TO this, the crafty author assumed
u hollow and most scpulchral cough,
such as would excite the pity of even a
sheriffs officer, and make rich mans $
heir crazy with joy. The publisher,
however, refused TO give more than
f200, till suddenly the Doctor broke
out into u violent fit Of coughing, which
produced an offer of G250. The doctor
pcremptorily refused, and was seized,
almost instantly, with another even
more frightful and longer protracted
attack, that nearly sutiocatcd him
when the publisher. thinking it impos-
siblc that such man could live long,
raised his offer, and closed with him at
e3O0. The old rogue lived some TWEEN
ty-fiyc or thirty years afterwards =
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-04-30
Bonaparte's Wounds.

Napoleon showed me the marks OF
Two wounds--ohe very deep cicatrice
above the left knee, which he said he had
received IN his first campaign of Italy,
and II was of so serious a nature, that
the surgeons were in doubt whether il
n'gns not pe necessary to amputate.
lie observed that when he was wound
CD, IL was always kept secret IN order
not 70 discourage the soldiers. The
otner was on the toe, and was received
~ IoA'np,' :., "At The seigo OF Acre,
con',nueu ne "a shell thrown by Sid
ncy oml,n' Ieii at my feet. Two sol
diers, VINO were close by, seized, and
closely empraced me, one in front and
inc o'ner on one s'dc. and made a ram
'pafa ~ ."v'f podies Tor me- against the
sne.', >, " ',on oS P'os3,sa' ana overwne1p-
"a US WIN s'no Nesink INTO the hoie
formed Dy its bursting, one oil them was
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-04-30
The Gloomy Bridal.

We have heard Of some dark scenes.
but rarely encounter anything so utter
y deficient in sunshine and whitewash
us the following. 1t reads like yard
of Grape:
Gloom was upon her countenance and
upon his. The nan whose holy Office
was to unite them in bonds never to be
torn asunder, stood like an executioncr
before the bride and bridegroom, and
they, the pair waiting to be blessed,
bent down their heads like criminals be-
fore him.
In vain might the eye wander around
the asscmblage in search of sunshine
upon single countenance; all was
dreary black, and assistants us well as
attendants at the ceremony were alike
shrouded in one dark ovcrshadowing
pail Of rayless gloom.
All, joyful should ever be the linking
Of young hearts together, and terrible
must be the feelings of those around
whom the shadows Of fate are gather
ing, even at the threshold, which should
blaze in all the gorgeous colofing OF
hope and promise.
Yet the same sombre shade, the same
gloom of hue, the depth of darkness
was seated upon every feature. No
sudden blushing Of the rose, no swift
succeeding of the lily, no fitful changes
telling of youthful passion, and warm,
bright hope, We're seen ON that bride >
cheek but one unvarying shade of fIl-
neral gloom, possessed the prcacher-in
fact they were all possessed.
Reader, they were Timbuctoo dark
les
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-04-30
Extemnore Preaching.

There are some people, who, at this
late day, dislike exceedingly to listen TO
II preacher who makes Use of written
sermons. A minister whom VIC feel in
company with recently. gave rs n little
experience on thispoint, and related the
following incident:
He said that just before leaving the
theological school. he was sent to cer-
tain Baptist church in New Hampshire,
To supply for single Sabbath. and was
directed when he arrived to call on one
Of the membcrs-an old tarmcr-ai
whose house it was expected he would
put up. When he arrived, the old tar
mer received him cordially, and immc-
diatcly commenced conversation rs fol.
lows:
''You have come TO preach for us
have your
''Ycs, sir; ] have come with the cxpcc-
.tation."
ado you make use of written ser
mons?'
Il do"
"Thcn VIC don't want you. I'll speal,
TO the people myself first We want 4
man that can open his mouth, and have
the gospel flow like water gushing out
the tail Of n saw mill and that vii
melt down the hearts of the people lik,
honey on rock!
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The Hypochondriac.

Doctors meet with many ridiculous
eases Hood tells one of an old hypo-
chondriac who was in the habit of be-
lieving himself dying two or three times
during the week. On certain occa-
sion he was taken i'll with one of those
tcrrors while riding in his gig, and hap
pening Mt tho time 10 sec in the road
ahead the family physician riding in
his carriage in the sane direction, he
put whip TO his horse and overlook the
doctor rs soon rs possible. The doctor,
however, seeing him coming, applied
the whip to his own horse, and as ho
had nag that was considered "some"
among the fast men, they had q pretty
close time Of il for about three miles,
But the hypochondriac, driving n
2.40 horse finally came up alongside
of the doctor, and exclaimed, Hang it..
doctor! pull upl pull up instantly! !
am dying" "Egad." cried the doctor,
looking over his shoulder, IL think YOU
are, and | never saw any one going 50
fast
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ed myself; but O, l want to read s.
badly s
Marian sat down beside him, and be
gan to teach him his letters. She was 81
busily occupied in this work that sh,
did not see her mother enter the room
nor hear Rachel explain about the DO,
and she knew not that her mother stoot
some time behind them, listening to he
noble child teaching the beggar boy hi
letters.
There were but few that no had no
already learned himself, and it was no
long before Marian had the satisfaction
of hearing him repeat the alphabet.
When he rose to go he thanked
Rachel for her kindness, and Offered
Marian her book.
No, don't want il, she said i have
given it to you TO learn to read FROM
Won't you tell me your name ?
Jimmie. he replied.
Il will not forget you, Jimmie, and
you must always remember Marian
Hays was the little girls farewell.
Louise Gardner and Marian Hays were
playmatcs and friends. Their dwell
ings joined, and almost every hour OF
the day they were together, for they at
tended the same school. These two
children were differently dispositioned
and very differently brought up
Louise was proud and naughty. Pow
erty, in her eyes, was disgrace and a
crime, and she thought nothing too Sc
we're for the poor to suffer. These views
she learned from her mother. Mrs.
Gardiner moved in one exclusive circle
the bon ton of New York. Without
the precincts of this she never ventur-
ed, for all others were beneath her
Louise was taught to minglo with no
children excepting those OF her moth
er's friends, and was growing up be-
licving herself better than they.
The teaching that Marian Hays re-
ccivcd was totally different from this.
Mrs. Hays was acknowledged by Mrs.
Gardner as one of her particularfricnds;
yet, though she moved among that cir
Gle, she was far from being of thcm.-
Her doctrine was the text her little girl
had used-"Thc rich and poor meet to-
gethcr, and the Lord is maker of them
ALL" This she taught Marian, that
there was no distinction as TO wealth
and position: that the distinction was
in worth, and worth alone. She taught
her to reverence age, and TO pity the
poor and destitute and that pleasant
words were ns honey comb, sweet to the
SOUL q little word of kindness was bet
ter fhan money. Marian learned the
lesson well, and was ever ready to dis
pense her gentle words TO ALL whether
they were wealthy and influential, or
ragged aud INDECENT ns the hoy she had
that cold morning bcfriended.
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A Rich Letter.

The principal ofa public school has
been sending circulars to the parents OF
the bad pupils, which signed and re-
turned, will authorize him to infict
such punishmcht, corporcally or other
wise, ny may in his judgement be prop
or. The following answer proves that
some of the parents arc pleased with the
idea: "Deer Mr.. Rattan--Your foging
cirkIar is duly received. ] hope, as to
my John, you will fog him just rs of
in rs YOU kin. He us u bad boy--is
John. IIitho We bin in habit of tcach.-
in him misclfI 1t seems to me he ney
or will larn anything--his spelin is ot.
tragcously dcfnishmcnt. Wallup him
well, ser, and you will receive my
thanks. i. S. Wat accounts for John be,
ing scb n scholar il that he is my sur
by my wiies fust husband. "
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select Mtsrfllanp.
INTELLECT IN RAGS.
By yARA MoNTRosE.
PliRTi.


1t was black wintry day. Heavy
snowdrifts lay piled up in the streets
0f New York, and the whole appear
Aucc of the city MAS cold and dismal
Seated upon the stone steps of one OF
ihe large dwellings on Fifth Avenue
was n boy apparently thirteen years OF
age. lie Was literally clothed in rags
aud his hands were blue, and his teeth
chartered with cold. Lying upon his
knee was . piece of newspaper lac had
picked up in the street, and he was try.
ing TO read the words upon it. lie had
been occupied TINS for some time, when
two little girls, clad in silk ard furs
game toward him Tbe eldest one wa.
about twelve years old, aRd so beautiful
that the poor boy raised his eyes, and
fixed them upon her in undisguiscd ad
\ miration. The child Of wealth stopped
before him, and tprpipg to her eempan.
ion, exclaimed,
Marian, just sec this fsllow on my
steps Boy, what are you doing here
Il am tryingte Learn TO read upon tlj:
little bit OF paper, answered the hoy.
The girl laughed derisiseIy, and said
'wcli, truly hayc heard of intel
icct IN rags, Marian, aud here it is per.
sonifcd.
Marian's son hazel eyes filed with
tears, rs she replied
20, Louise, do not talk so; you know
what Miss Fannie teaches in school,
Tho rich and the poor meet together
and the Lord is maker of them ALL
Louise laughed again apd said 90 th'
boy:
Get up from here, you shall not 81
on my steps, you arc 10 ragged and dir
ty.'
The boy arose, aud q burning bIgsl
crimsoned his face. lie was walkiD,
away, when Marian said:
Don't 90 little boy, you are 80 cold
O, do come, she continued, rs he hosita
ted; and he Followed her into n larg
kitchen, where n bright farm fire wa
shedding its genial warmth around.
We'll, Miss Marion, who arc yol
bringing here now asked the scr
want woman.
"A poor boy who is almost pcrishcd
you will let him get warm, will you not
Rachel |?
%, yes, he shall get warm; st here
little boy, aud Rachel pushed chai
in front of the stove she then gave hin
piece of bread and meat.
Marian watched these arrangement,
and then glided from the room. Whc
she returned she had n primer, with th
first rudiments OF spelling and reading
Going TO the boy, she said:
'Littlo boy, here is book that yo
can learn to read from better than
piccc of paper. Do you know your LEI
fers 2
Some of them, but not all. novc
hsd any body 10 teach me. jrHt learn
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L will see you again, Miss Hays he

i will see you again, Miss Hays, he
left them.
Louise would not stay in the city
where she daily met with Mr.. Uamil-
ton, and in few days returned 10 New
York, leaving Marian, with the con-
sciousness of having done nothing to
be ashamed of and enjoying the society
of distinguished Congressman.
Marian and Mr.. Hamilton were walk
ing together one evening, when the lat
ter drew from his bosom and old we'll
worn primer and handed 1t to Marian.
'From this, he said, the man who is
so distinguished here, first learned to
read. Do you recognize the book 2
Marian tremblcd and did not raise
her eyes, when shesaw that well-rcmcm-
bcred book. Mr.. Hamilton took her
hand and said;
Marian, Jimmie has never forgotten
you. Since the day you were so kind
TO him, and gave him this book, his life
has had one great aim, and that was to
attain to greatness, and in after years
to meet that ministering angel who was
the swectncr of my days of poverty
When left your house with this book,
| returned ten times happier to my
humble home, and went assiduously to
work TO learn to read Ny mother was
an invalid, and ere long learned well
enough To read to her. When my
mother died found good friends, and
was adopted by a gentleman in w. As
his son have been educated. A year
ago he died and left his property to me-
OF all the pleasant memories of my
boyhood, the one connected with you is
the dearest. have kept this primmer
next to my heart, and dwclt upon tic
hope of again meeting the givcr. i
have met her. / see NIL that my imag-
ination pictured, and l ask if the dear
hand that gave this book cannot be
mine forever 2
Louise felt deeper grief than ever
when Marian told her she was to be-
come the wife of Mr.. Hamilton, the poor
boy whom she once spurned from her
door, and dcrisively called 'intellect III
rags" But she learned severe lesson,
and one that changed the whole current
Of her life. For while she Stunned
Mr.. Hamilton but by pefscvcrng
Kindness he made her feel easy in his
presence and she was the acknowledge
ed friend of the Congressman and his
noble wife.
Years have passed since then, and
Louise il training up a family of little
ones; but she is teaching them to dcs-
pise not intellect in rags, but to be gui-
dcd by Marian's text-'Thc rich and
the poor meet together, and the Lord is
the maker of them all
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\ gay and brilliant throrg were as
scmbled in the city of Washington
Congress was in session, and the hotels
were crowded with strangers. Ii was
an evening party the brilliantly light
cd rooms were filled with youth and
beauty.
Standing near one Of the doors were
twoyoung ladies busy conversing togcth-
er. The elder of the two suddenly cx-
claimed
%, Marian, have you seen Mr.. Ham
iIton, the new member from W. ?
NO, have not, but ] have heard a
great deal about him
'Ol | want TO see him so badly. Mrs
N is going to introduce him to us
| wish she would make haste, have no
patience.
Don't speak so, Louise | wish you
would not be so trifling, said Marian.
a singular smile played around the
mouth Of tall, handsome gentleman
standing near the girls; and as he pas
scd them, he scanned them both close
ly.
In short time Mrs. y - came W
with Mr.. Hamilton, the new member
and presented him to Miss Gardner and
Miss HAYS. AS they were conversing
together, Mr.. Hamilton said
Ladies', We have met before
Both Louise and Marian declared
their ignorance of the fact.
1T has been long years ago, yet ! have
not forgotten il, nor single sentenc,
altered during that meeting. | will
quote one text that may recall it &c
Your memory-'Tho rich and the
poor meet together, and the Lord is the
maker Of them ALL
The rich blood tingod thc checks o
Marian, but Louise declared herself as
/ Ignorant rs before Mr. Hamilton CLAN
ccd for moment ut Marian, then turn
ing to Louise be said.
Long years ago little boy, ragged
and dirty, seated himself upon the
steps OF stately dwelling on Filth Av.
cDne, Ncw York, aud was there busily
engaged trying to read from bit of pa
per, when his attention was attracted
by two little girls richly dressed. Tn,
eldest Of the two particularly attracted
him for she was as beautiful as an an
gel but Rs they came near TO him, sh'
lifted up her hand and exclaimed;
Boy what are you doing here ?
The boy answered that he was try
ing 10 read. The child Of ailluencc dc
ridcd him and said that she had hear,
of intellect in rags, and he was the We
ry pcrsonifcation of il. Her compan
! ions answer was, that the rich and th,
poor meet together, aud the Lord is th,
maker Of them all The elder cir
drove the boy from the steps; but tn
; younger one took him into her dwelling
and warmed and fed him there. Whel
they parted the little girl said
you must not forget Marian Hays. =
. And, Miss Hays, he never has forgotten
; hcr. That ragged, dirty boy is now be
fore you, ladies, Us Mr.. Hamilton, th
member of Congress, and allow mt
/ Miss Gardner, 10 tender you my thank
, for your kind treatment of that day
Overwhelmed with confusion, Louis
knew not what TO say or do.
r In pity for her, Mr. Hamilton ros'
and turning TO Marian laid
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PAINTING FOR FApu IMpLrNExrs.-

PAINTING FOR FARM IMpLENENTs.--A
q cat saving may be made by keeping
implements constantly under shelter
when not in use. But this is nearly inn
possible; and besides, many of them
must OF necessity be exposed, durin~
their employment, to many dar-. ofho,
sun and occasional snwors o. I, - !,
therefore impo".aut to keep them wei
painted Asa general average, the,
WI last twice Ms long by tho protection
Of q coat Of paint, penewed as il il
worn off. a. cheap laatcrial, as a coat
ing for MANY kinds of farm implements
II boiled nlbscc1qih "
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TuE SISTER. There is something
lovely in the name, ard its utterancc
rarely fails to call up the warm affcc-
tions of tho gcutlc heart. The thoughts
that circle round it arc all quiet, bcauti.
ful and pure. Passion has no place
with its associations. The hons and
fears of lcvc, those --.rong emotions,
powerful en"'"agh TO shattcr and cxtin'
guisn'. ,,ie itself, And no homo thcre.--
! The bride is the star talisman of tho
heart. tho diamond above all price
bright and blazing in the noon day sun
q sIsicry thn gem Of milder light, calm
as the mellow moon, and sct ia a coro
net Of pearls.
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= For the Brookville American.
The Cricket by the Hearthstone.


There's cricket by the hesrth.tons.
chirplng sadly all night long
tn my heart beats time responsive.
TO the music Of his song.
Oh, he tells In weird strange language,
OF departed days Of yore,
Tor the house d very oiden.
Built century or more.
whsn the evening shadows gather,
Darkly IA the vide old room,
And the FIRE In strange bright glimp-es,
Half Iiiauln the gloom,
whc1 10 seems 10 me that spirits,
Who once dwelt In these old halls.
Tread again It's quaint buIit chambers.
A the murky twilight falls.
Then before the lamps arc lighted.
SIT by the hre alone,
Listening 10 the cricket chlrping,
Sadly 0y the wide hearthstonc.
And II tells listen.
OF forgotten ones who erst,
Made the tlme-worn mansion joyous,
But who sleep nov In the dust. -.fallA
Tells o. aged men, and matrons,
With their silvered locks Of snow.
Who have laid down all lifss burdens.
Long since ceased earth's TO know.
ofyouDg children whose clear laughter.
Rang out In suert melody.
Making every loved spot Joyous
with their bursts Of merry CLEO.
Radiant youth with brows Of be-aty,
Lips Of bipoIa, and eyes Of light,
Who have passed Deaths shaded portals.
Andhsve vanished from our sight.
In the ncighL ring ehurchyard pillowed.
some Of these bright forms low lie.
oiher loved wandered farther,
To lay down At last and die.
There was one high-sonled and noble,
Who carved out glorious fame,
But who passed from earthly paudl,s,
with bright laare,s ON his
And another pure and holy,
Who dark suffering did endure.
Praying unto heaven only,
n might make his soul more pure.
And a cherished ons and peerless,
LiE ard sunlight Of the hearth,
Who hath many year. in beauty;
slcp, ncafh oceans hriny surf"
Then the erickets strain grows sadder,
A. Il tci.cth of one,
Nlissc young life 50 bright and lovely.
Ah ! for earth soon was dOne.
when loves crown on her fair f,rshead.
Like holy blessing lay,
And thr slswlHs buds of pleasure.
cheer-d and sladencd her pathway,
When the bright, glad hours Of Summer,
Came in all their ponsp and pride,
And the earth was rohed in beauty,
They had greeted her bride.
But. -rarce had year departed
When they borr her hack 70 rest,
Laid her ia thc lonely ehurchyard,
With her babe ON her pure breast.
And when evening comes o. ofsrn,
] sit by the FIRE alone,
Lissnins 10 the cricket ehirplng
Sadly by tho old hcarihstonc.
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HsS~ a Yankee proposed 10 build an
establishment which porson may drive
Il sheep in ut one end, and have it cCmc
out ut the other us four quarters of NUT
ton, felt hat, pair Of drawers, n
leather apron, and u quarto dictionary
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Book and Job Printing Office.

We wouid call especial attention 20 our facilities
for thecxecution of Book and JOB Printing. Our
Stock Of Type IL large and varisd--of us newest
and most beautiful styles, enabling AZ % ekecuts
with neatness and despatch every variety q PISS
and Ornamental Work, including Circulars, BIZ
Heads, Blanks, Certificates, Tickets, Visiting, Wed
ding and Bushes. Cards, Labels, Hand.bilis, Cat
alogues, Briefs, Phanphiets, etc t.t...f
We have greater assortment Of wood type than
can be found In any other ofhce outside the city.
Persons giving us their orders may be assured of
having their work faithfully attended 20 O..
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Day a sickly friend had labored. ~
bard TO raise an appetite, that, when he
had succeeded, he refused 20 cat meat
lcst he should spoil 1t again.
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sss- Arrestod--a blind man for look
inE ut deaf and dumb man, smealnins
Murder.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-09-23
STATE FAIR GEoJJNDs

The Hartford Conrant in speaking of the State Fair Grounds in that city, says that in addition to the seventeen acres previously occupied for trot-
 ting park and on former occasion used by the State Society, twelve acres have been added to the east end. On the northern side is range of two hun dred horse stalls, many of them double stalls, and all roofed in to protect the horses from the weather and secured from improper intrusion by strong doors There five hundred stalls for cattle occupying the eastern end in double row, thoroughly protec- ted from the weather. On the northern side, short distance from the trotting course; is to be large building two hundred and fifty feet by sixty for the display of mechanical productions. On the west side of the grounds is long row of pens for sheep and swine, extending around to the seats for specta tors in the south west corner of the grounds The lumber for all these creations will amount to s00,- 900 to ,0OO feet. t