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DELL L-CHENEY SPRINGS.-This de.
IL lightfl Summer Resort stu A - ~
ated in the Parish Of st. Landry, In S.aS
beautiful rolling Pine woods c0un- ~ anfi HfSI8
try, distant about thrtysix miles z 14A111ia71ss
from Opel1usas, will be opened on the LIST of June
next, for the reception OF visitors.
This establishment has been thoroughly repaired
and painted, and many important improvements
hade since last season. Alarge Stable and two new
Baths and Bath-houses have been erected These
Baths will ,eatly promote the comfort of visitors
as they arc jut to be absolutely free from rain
water inu, lations as heretofore. ~
The min alquaities of the waters of these Springs
and the M ny wonderful cures they have performed
are go wei known that they only require passing
notice. mis- Summer resort will leave nothing to
desire Is season, as the proprietor will, spare no
pains or expense TO render ii MS agreeable and at
tmctiye as possible He has engaged an excellent
Cook, good Steward. and polite and attentive Ser
wants. He has also engaged two Musicians for the
entire season and besides ms the Deer abounds IN
the surrounding country, he has procured pack of
honnds for the pleasure of sportsmen. He has also
situated about fonr miles from the Springs, where
the Trout. Perch and many other fine fish, are
caught in abundance. He will also open Billiard
Saloon and Coee-house. and keep the very best L..
quors and Wines. -....
Board and Lodging, per month ...,.,......ss IS 90
do. do. week ..,.......t0 90
do 40 day, ,,..,..t.t'... 30
Taking care OF horses, per day. .........,.a.,. rs
Persons visiting Bell Cheney may have their let
ters and papers directed to Bayou Ghicot and they
will be delivered at the Springs three times week.
June 5, 1853. E. PATIN.
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C0OPERAGE.--I The undersigned has on
~ hand at all times supply Of SUGAR HOGS
HEADS and BARRELS aud HALF BARRELS for
Moiasses of the best workmanship which he offers nj
ne caTaomars 3 priSes IT. w aso IeGsiye and exc
supply of HOGSHEAD SLAVES and NiNEFUOT
PICKETS for sale low for cash. March TO-
WILLIAM S. READ, Washington.
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NOTICE.-All those who have claims
~ against the Estate of John Andrus, deceased,
late Of the parish of ST. Landry State Of Louisiana will
please present them Immediately to the undersigned
on Bayou Bnuf in said Parish, or to his Attorney,
Albert Dcjean, at Opeousas, and all persons owing
said Estate will please come forward and settle i'm
mediately. if they wish to avoid costs Us
Opelousas, Oct,ber 2, 1868.
LAsTIE G. GUILLORY, Administrator.
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NOTICE. - All persons having claims
~ against the succession Of John $. Barlow, de-,
ceased, will please present them to the undersigned
Or to his Attorney, John E. King, ESD, Immediate
ly; and those owing the estate will please come
forward and make payment. ID.
ELISHA ANDRUS,
Administrator.
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usAs PARISH or 81. LANDRY. LOUISIANA. .rvEsY !.
z 5IR'DAYa 'll'A41 MORNING, OCTOBER 9. 1858.
sTE!l.A,.MRn j.

TlHE undersigned acting agent Of the
L. steamer BAYOU Rtlie, NJ fry's Landing,
hereby informs the public thaSs ID ias constructed
strong Pen to receive Beeves 4 n ,, ETC., whtch
may be sent to the New0rls ket, or on the
coast, by this Boat. iri,lasst y--S ~. ~
Persons who have cattle to would DO well to
inform the undersigned IN nee of their inten-
tion SO as to enable him 10 s-~dre their embarca.
ton. His residence is within half mile Of Be-, g
Landing. ss,s s g,.s ll BENOF <asf.
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HILAIRE DESSESS ARTS, Collector and
IL Crier, offers his services as such to the citizens
of 81. Landry. All business entrusted to his care
will be promptly attended to- He has formed no
partnership with any one in either Of the above
branches. March 20 1858. M 5;,ots5l i4 h m
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ITNHEODORE DEyALCOURT, Notary
i Public and Auctioneer in and for the Parish Of
st. Landry. Office at Grand Coteau. Any orders
left with ]. B. PoLINduE will receive prompt atteh'
tim.
JOSEPH A. GAUTHREAUX, Collector
of Accounts etc. respectfully offers his services
to the public such Orders left at A. Millspaughs
Bookstore, Washington, will be promptly attended
to. September Is. 1856. aNf
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EDUCAFION.s-'rhe undersigned, late Of
= ~ 0pelous'.s, has opened School for young
ladies In Vile Platte, at the residence, of Dr,
MeDavitt at which place she Is prepared to receive
january ?, 1863, l'ss J, T.iHoY..
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Ct sMARY'S HALL, WAsniSasos Isl.
LANDRY The annual exercises of thia Institn-
tion closed Friday, July alst 1853. v !, s
The exhibition 81 fntelll senoe and proficiency, III
the soeacas ana ne afts FROM Juvenile W collegiate
were brilliant reflections upon the Mborslty 81 t.
The unanimous expression Of the entire sstisias.
tlon q patrons and friends present is we believe,
The efforts now making among thennmbcr ii ia
yor of Southern institutions are developing other
beginninga OF q school in our midst the character
and usef1lness of which We feel assured will bsinr
" it's aid, hearty eo,operaton, and the tosterins
influence cf wealth and talent he extended. w
The Fall Session, under the continued supervision
1 was Mgs, M, princpsE N v HAskNll
pills on Monday October n, 1858, embracing u
All arrangements made for the year, a ss5g7a
The Scholastic year is divided Into two sessions,
English Course per Session /. u, .s.s. $a6 90
ioard per Month .,, Il. is.s. ~ 90
m%sstn,sulation mp.n l tee.s 90
The Lsassages, Masic, PAINTING III t,il iines4
Gr!yon Monchromatis Drawing, French Crnyon
Si!k md Chenille Blending, at the usual rates 4.
use @ of Sheet Music and Patterns, each ss2 %
Use q Musical Instruments ls,s,, s.;4.sa B. 90
The M Mall aside from board furnishes Bedyteads
The uniform consists * the School, Gipscy Dress,
Of Green Brage aud Delainc solid color C =, r.,
no respect sectarian. 1,s, y" =
The mode Of Instruction is intellectual, tbe 81.
ga,zasion q ~ the departments upon principles,
deemed adequate TO success. q x ~
10 the discharge Of nGIient dutes the best talent
VIII always be employed as the increase ~ the
School may demand. '77TI TIT = F'fs'iN sffe
The building ~ spacious, rooms commodions, the
Iront presenting tiers of GALLERIES. furnishing de-
lightiul promenades, surrounded by ilnely shaded
grounds, ampletfor fecreDtlnns
Monthly soirees held for the promotion of social
ana cheerful Interviews, -
Tuition Fee scmi.annnaly IN advances tfediea,
attendance on boarders gratis. 7iIi sIl'rssg
s 5ils 4, s REREKENeEs .ss,f bs
Bishop I. +. Davis, s. Q; Hon. Perry, O.. Parker,
Albany, ~. Y; 7, q. Cooke, Nj III. st. Landry, Ia.
Ten, y. Garllngtnn, Laurens Co. rfo. S. G; Simpson
Y simpson, Lanrens s. Gil. Il. sforough, st. Ian
dry; Hon. 1. Orc, Washington, d. G.
Sept. 1s, 1858.
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r s. GAY, Notary Public, in and for the
Ds Parish of st. Landry, offers his services as
such, and hopes by strict attention to business to
meet with share Of public patronage. 1ffss
Office at his residence on Bayou Beuf Orders
J. L. Morris, Big Cane or at the store Of Akenhead
In Bayou Chicot will be promptly attended to. 3
ST. Landry, April 5, lS5s.--iy q78f a547 s@
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n EDUCATION.-- School will open for
AI the yearen the Isl Monday 81 October 1868.
All pugils VIII he considered as entered By the year,
agreement to tho contrary. Terms ri yment in
yariabiy in advance =. W i5 EeIsr5e'rl
p Washington, La, August Is, 1853. - 81
4NEa8 Il .@4- GEO. LUTTiER
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CARRIAGES AND HARM ESS.---The
~ Undersigned keep constantly on hand material
for Carriage Repairing In all its branches They are
preparedto execute all orders with dispatch, and In
workinanlike manner. f1N 5
sS-. BIIGGTES, SULKIIsS and HARM ESS made
to ORDER. Is i=l qe GIBBS IL CLARK.
Opelousas, March 8, 1886. b III s d. .f.-,5.+..
NOTICE.-Fro the list of March, 1858
~ all Carriage Work must be paid .ssa ..s 4
for on delivery. We are unable to GSgtg1T
continue the business OH any other
terms a7Ar tos4 GIBBS Il CLARK.
opelousas February 81, 1858.
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CARYERS, I'M PROVED d PATENT1
~ COTTON GINS, Of Different sizes, for sale by
DEBAIILON y CARRIER7, Washington, la. !
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/. NEW NE, y ORLEANS CARDS.

IN NQfiCE.--Our store No. S Magar-e St.
dor;, having been damaged by the fire Of lst, ~.
7s n yepairs we have Temporarily removed to Eo'
frien st., where we shall be happy to nee our
o,sP eSld all orders entrusted to Us win receive
9t attention as usual. T5 M Il. n
. whs G. w. DUNBAR,lS CO.,
M ~ ny ae dealers in Boots Shoes, am Brocans
u sost q sal st., NewOrleans. 81 an 20 p
SEPT. 1855 s'isr
III ORGAN g. cos BOOKNAND
cbaras s1'f nv Establishment, Elk ,-Y-,-j
NewOrlean iosVouaee' Asiak2E
SCHOOL, si,xys ai i. NSaElY Ys
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II ]. BEAUCHAMP, Auctioneer in and
- for the Parish Of St. Landry. will promptly at.
tend toal business conded to him. Office in Opeo,,.
sas. March 21 1858 n. = n ..5a..s.-Ll = .-.lI.-.
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.H B! RTrCHIE,. Surveyor, Civil En-
Als gineer and Draughtsman. Il
Washington, La April II, ls5s.--ly. ,.. 8. ...
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II T,OUIs9 VANHILLE. Pnblis Auctioneer
~ in and for the Parish Of St Landry. s,3.
Opelousis, may lS5s.-ly y
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FAHEOD0SE S. ROBIN, Attorney at Law
Il will punctualy attend to all business entrusted
to his in the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Judicial
Districts. Office at Opelousas. F-t5z
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NOTICE The undersigned hereby notifies
Planters and others that from and after the lst
Of November next, 1857, the Storage now existing
will henceforth be charged for merchandise and
other articles laying in their warehouses for the
period of one month, and FOR every additional month
charged.
Nothingwill be delivered untilthe stofageis paid
~ W ashington, Nov. 1861. af !. ast
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ounces different marks for sale
" cheap, by P,L HEBRARD.
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SINEsS CARDS.
~ nasts ~ -Sr. LANDRY LoDeE No. 25
cvani,pr y fpelousas every Saturday ..,,.a,as.
fshes Elbert Gaatt anti slock. j. B. Lee, N.G; F. =
retary, v chas q; CHI. Potter, Sec. -
Thss 'nrdsrt I. Ealer, Treasurer. = I
opelousat especially invited to attend.

w w - RAlRrE LopaE No. 81 meets at
= - wa ington every SATURDAY eyen ..,ss..,.
y ,ng a At .s e. o'clock. Julien Jabeftis, N. =.
Secretary; Ernest Bouchez, Treasurer;
tend F1Ss y sss sslf'Yg>l1~ iTS ~
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SycGEsSi0N SALE.-Estate of Olivia
" A. Burton.
Slt'ae Of an order of the District Court given
aaslroW, wife ETC., vs. John Morrow tutor etc. DIS
WdIvoats '.d Parish of ST. Landry No. 72SG-wil be
q John Morrow, on
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NO1ICE.-The undersigned hereby notify
~ Planters and others that from and after the lst
of November next, 1856, the Storage now existing
will henceforth BIO charged for merchandise and
ther articles laying III their warehouses for the pc
riod of one month, and for every additional month
u part Of month the same additional rates will be
charged. -, 3
Nothing will be delivered Until the Storage paid.
Washington, October II, 1856.
6F 3a'g tDEBAIbLON Il CARRIERE.
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A LBERT DEJEAN, Counsellor and At
a torney at Law, 0pelousas will attend to any
business in his line in St. Landry and the adjoining
Parishes
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L OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES ,psni a. !!-Delin.
lotRed thu of the tax of 1857, are hereby
llhs date my rns aepyty, John b, Rihm, will, from
laB Tbosap p,,geeea ,a TO make seizures according to
tpse 9,e to therefore who wish to avoid costs will
sas and sbori M immediately at my office in OpeIou-
kauthor1aa1 :, be absent Joseph D. Richard Esq,
Opeonsssssa 70 = receipt for said taxes.
n '4's' June II, ls5s, ELBERT CAN'T,
Parish Collector.
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COPPER LIGHTNING
Rods-copper has eight times the conducting
power OF iron, is more durable, aud less liable to
rust; again., single charge of electricity will heat
an iron rod 80 degrees, but copper rod only g. For
the undersigned. Application for agencies, orders
Tor stock or models and all communications relating
to this business will receive immediate attention II
addressed to H.W. r. JACKSON, i
So st. Charles street, n O. fa.-April "a, 1855, ly
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Il ,AFsAYEIsTEs HIGH SCHOOL, REV.
-, - THOMAS RAND, a.. NJ. Principal This School
pleasantly sitnatedin the village Of yermlionyllie
The session VIII commence ON Tuesdny October
l3, to continue ten months.a8e s!s 9s5's # ll5
Mr., Rand 10 prepared to gyeinstruction In all the
mics. ' Tf ~ ~ n ~ 7FfEsNN
Tho Glasses will be open for inspection Mt all
Times. THOSE having sons or wartls whom they
wish to edncate especially invited to call md sse
the operations Of the School, - r
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a1ERIFF'S. .SALE.-State of Louisiana,
SpIaret Court Perish Of y, LanaryNo. =; s472. u.
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~ I !, !, and i MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS

w. NsssAzfNEs & NEwsP8 rs.
I'VE soiie attention of.country Merchants and
RnnKs psneIS Y 9gr city, 70 our stock Of SCHOOL
aS.. nuuhS = i'fA.tONERY, confident we can give
Our stock of STANDARD ana ,frscr1 / /. z
NEous BooKS'iis large and well selected 1r I cam.
prislng every standard author to which we are
continually adding BY the receipt Of all new books
as soon as issued from the Press, y - =" A'oA'
Our large and well selected stocl ,5----A45=sr-
BOOKS s not surpassed in the south. to fwlnto,
resnestiuiy solicit the attention of Physicians and
= we also receive subscriptions for all the leading
Magazlnes and Newspapers published in the United
orders from m the country promptly attended to. j.
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.0NEzIME A. GUIDRY, Auctioneer and
~ Notary Public in and for the Parish Of St. Ian
dry. Office at the Courthouse. ia'ts iq
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HhNRY I'HOTEL.-- Engruyer on Mar
- bic, has just established shop at ST. Martins.
vile, for the construction Of funeral nnnaments OF
every descriptions makes inscriptions on the same,
Refer to Jonathan Harris
4 Opelousas August IA, ls5s,-ly sS
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4 PRIZE FOR EvERYBoDy.--Who
"A subscribes for the NewYork Weekly Press,
beautifully Illustrated family newspaper
The NewYork Weekly Press is one of the best
terary papers of the day. A large Quarto con
lining twenty pages, or sixty columns, of enter
lining matter; and elegantly illustrated every
week. N1f
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ioarters will furnish their Bedding, Towels etc.
70 nll bills not settled at the Academy before tho
close OF tho quarter, 10 per cent viii be added to
paythe expenses OF eocct tion. a @
Vermilionyle, September 8, 1867. qr Ia 9s5ss
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g D. AI.L1S, Public Auctioneer for the
~ ~ Parish Of St. Landry. Office at his store in
Washington,
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M ANAJu.-. .Fifstrate as a preventive against
Ixl the Ioekjaw, for sale by : -
p,L, HERRARp,
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A gGUSTE N. ROBIN, Aactioneer ii and
- " the Parish Of st. Landry. Offers his SER
vices q the pulic Of this Parish generally.
He ca always be found at the Recorders office,
0pelousa-. Mays2s, 1858. = ,3tailf =
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J1iI,aarER THAN THE CHEA PEST /!
laps sta. ~ bLocHs, corner Main and North streets
UGRocnRIns,
ImtI CRoCKERY:
CHoIcp ,o,,. TIN AND WOODEN WARE;
Now Ns soin ni'QuohS Y y; OF ALL DESCRIPTION:
al GeST gong Of at cost FOR CASH.!
sO9n N, or you viii lose u bargain.
caasers a"e ,a aooVe inducements are offered to pur
Chanpes IN M, ,aSe M room for important repairs and
Ypelopsas May Is, 1855.
IL fr,a r,ss ns o NJ u ASHTON BILE
The ,ast staags. BLocHs--Has Just received by
and hasasananers amaners from NewOrleans, very large
''"i'ome supply Of
sheh ~, . 4n NE Il CLOTHING,
opeIouna,so oI"n % 50 sold very low for CAsH!l
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TOWARD ASSOCIATION, Philadel
phia.-A Benevolent Institution established
by special Endowment for the Relief of the Sick
and distressed, afflicted with Virulent and Epidemic
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NTM. H: .SPEN GER, Attorney and Coun-
w sellor at Law, by diligence and fidelity in the
discharge of his profession hopes to merit and receive
patronage. Office in 0pelousas.
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MEDICAL NOTICE,--Dr. vALINcouR
lNL accouchenr, surgeon and dentist, having per.
manently settled in Opelousas, offers bis profession
al services to the citizens of st. Landry. /,
He will exercise his profession zcaiously, within
the period of fifteen days. he uubertakes to cure all
drteaters of that unfortunate depravty Of taste.
Medical advice given gratis TO the poor, on Mon
days and Fridays, from eight to nine o'clock A. NJ.
NJ, REfEnKNcgs. M sz.g.. 4,
vern.illionviiie. Opclousaa.
Iseyon Taylor, Adolphe Garrigues,
Jean p. Arcencnnx, %. A. Guidry
Raymond Rim, 7. s. Robin, ti
Agerin Arceneaux. .4t4g Andre Meynier.
Opelousas. August 20, 1867. sti 6je@ lys53
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hDhM a a e,, eGIFFEN, CHARLES d. SMEDEs,
T. y; n,l saapEs,l ts-5,, ~ lt Ecksburg
GIFFEN, SMEDES & Co, Cotton Fac
Street. NewOrleans 17|'I ~ -
Opelousas, July 81, 1s5s.-ly sa8 5s3
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DEBAILLoN & CARRIERE, Receiving,
- Forwarding and Commission Merchants, Wash
ngton La - s- 5
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Bishop 7. +. Davis, .. Q; Hon, Perry O., Parker
Hon. Garllhgtnn, Llurens o., fo s. q. SIinpsol.
y Simpson, Lalrens, s. Gil. II. Morough, ST. Lam
dry Hon. !. Orc, Washington, d. q, 'f's's7
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-07-15

n@ AM said Mrs. Partingtou, as
she stood looking at the play cards
stuck all over front of the store, adver-
tising damaged good for sale:- 1t was
not big r, like those with which doc
tors begin their prescription with but
the simple ejaculation 'ah!,' and as she
said it people going along listened to
what she had to say. This, continued
she, running on like a whcelbarrow, sis
what is meant by Mr.. Jacqucths, where
he says; sweet are the uses Of advcrtis-
ments but''-and she butted against the
word damage, making two cylables Of
it, with Il profane construction on the
first, that made her hold up her hand:
in an unqualified horror. But though
the goods are aged, don't see the US,
of putting it quite so strong so mucl
stronger than the goods are, [ dare say.
Ike here pulled her sleeve, at the same
time kicking big dog on the nose VIII,
WAS smelling at her 'redicule,' and the
old lady moved on amid the crowd.
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A Good Story.

Between eighty and ninety years ago,
there lived in Connecticut river valley,
two farmers, one of whom was named
Hunt, and the other Clark. The for
mer in early life, had been a man of
strong will and somewhat hasty and vi
olent temper. Some times he had been
seen beating his oxen over their heads
with the handle of his whip, in a way
to excite the pity of the bystanders, and
when expostulated with, he excused him
self by saying that he had the most
fractious team in town. By and by an
alteration took place in the temper oi
Farmer Hunt. He became. mild, for.
bearing, and what was most remarkable,
his oxen seemed to improve in disposi-
ton at equal peace with himself.
Farmer Hunt joined the church and
was an exemplary man. His neighbors
saw the change both in himself and his
team. 1t was a marvel to the whole
town. One of his townsmen asked him
for an explanation. Farmer Hunt said,
81 have found out a secret about my
cattle. Formerly they were unmanage-
able. The more 1 whipped and club
bed them the worse they acted. But
now when they are contrary, go be-
hind my load, sit down and sing sOld
Hundred, and strange as it may appear,
no sooner have ended than the oxen
go along as quietly as could wish. 1
don t know how it is, but they do really
seem to like singing.
In the course of few years the two
farmers were chosen deacons of the
church, and they both adorned their
profession. About the time of their
election, grievous famine prevailed in
the valley, and the farmers generally
were employed in laying up their corn
to plant the ensuing season. a poor
man living in town, went to Deacon
Hunt, and said: ~ have come to buy a
bushel of ccrn. Here is the money; it
is about all [ can gather" The deacon
told him he could not spare bushel
for love or money. He was keeping
double the usual quantity for seed cora
the next year, and had to stint his own
flmily. The man urged his suit in vain
At last he said: "deacon, if you do
not let me have the corn, l shall curse
you"
Course me!'' replied the deacon, show
dare you do SOP"
because, said the man, "the Bible
says so.''
'Nonsense!" exclaimed the deacon.
"there is no such thing in the Bible. -
Yes there is" replied the poor man.
"Well," said the deacon, ''if you can
find that text, I'll give you bushel of
corn"
They went to the house, when the
poor man went to the old family Bible,
turned to Proverbs, l 1, SO, and read: che
that withholdeth corn, the people shall
curse him; but blessings shall be upon
the head that selleth it,
The deacon was fairly caught. "Come
along" said he, "and [ will be as good
as my word" He took him to the corn
house, measured out full bushel of
corn, and helped the man to put it on
his shoulder, and just before his depart
ure being somewhat of wag, he said
with a twinkle of the eye, II say, neigh
bor, after you have carried this corn
home, go to deacon Clark, and curse
him out of bushel.'