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Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1858-08-13
Yankee Homespu

"When lived in Maine," said Uncle Ez-
ra,.s helped to break up new piece of
ground; we got the wood off in the winter,
and early iE the spring we begun to plough
ing ont. 1t was SO consumed rocky that
we had TO get forty yoke of oxen to plow.
we did faith. and held that pillow MORN a
week. thought should die. 1t e'enamost
killed me, VOW. Why, one day | was
holdin,' and the plow hit stump which
measured just nine feet and half through
/ it-hard and sound white oak. The plow
split it, and was giving straight through the
stump, when happened to think it might
snap again, SO threw my feet out, and no
sooner done than it tsnapped together, taking
smart hold on the seat of my pantaIoons.
OF course was tight. but 1 held on to the
plow handles, and though the teamsters did
all they couldi that team of eighty oxen
couldn't tear my pantaloons, nor cause me
to let go my grip. At last, though after let
ting the cattle breathe. they gave another
strong pull all together, and the old stumE
| came out about the quickest. 1t had mon
strous long roots, too, let me tell you. My
wife made the cloth for them pantaloo MS
and haint wore any other kind SINCE
The only reply to that was, 81 should have
thought it would have come hard on your
suspenders:"
| powerful d!''--Poraand Transcript
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1858-08-13

Swiftly glide cur years. They follow each
other like the waves of the ocean. Memory
calls iip the persons we once knew--ihe
scenes in which we once were actors
They appear before :he nsind like the phan-
toms Of Digit Vision. Behold the boz, re-
joiciHg in the gaiety Of his soul. The
wheels Of time eaunoi move too rapidly for
him. The light of hope dai.ces in his eye.
The smiles of expectation play upon his lips.
He looks forward to long years Of Joy TO
Ebfils. His spirit Burns within him, when
he hears of great men and mighty deeds.
He wants to be q man. He longs to mount
the bill of ambitioh--to tread the path ef
honor--to hear the stoht of applause. Look
nj him again. He is now in the merida n
of life. Care has stamped its wrinkles upon
his brow. Disappointment has dimmed the
lnstre of his eye. Sorrow has thrown gloom
upon his countenance. He looks back up
on the waking dreams of his youth, and
sighs for their futiiity. Each revolving year
seems to diminish something from his little
stock Of happiness, and be discovers thai
the season of youth, when the pulse of an
ticiDafion beats high is the season OF enjoy
ment
Who d he oil the aged locks. His form
is bent and totters. His footsteps NOV,
more rapidly tow ards the tomb. He iook'
back upon the past. His days aPpea
tcshave been few. and he confesses that they
were evil. The magni6cence of the great il
vanity to him--the hilarity OF youth, folly
He considers how soon the gloom of dealt
must overshadow the one, and disappoint
ment end the other. The world presents
q iiuie to attract, and nothing to de
light him. Still, however, he would linge
in it. Still he would lengthen out his day
aithough of abeanty's bloom." and "fancy'
3ash," and ssmusic's BREATH" he is forced t.
.exciaim. 81 have no pleasure in them. -
"A few years of infrmity insanity and pal
must consign him to idiocy OF the grave.
Yet, this was the gay, the generous, tn
high-souled boy, who beheld the ascendin
path of his life strewed with 6ewers withor
. thorn! Such is human life but, thank
be to God, such cannot be the ultimate des
tiny osman.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1858-08-13

Mr.. Thompson, proprietor OF the "Ailau-
ia House," (Atlanta, ,Ga.,) is we'll Known as
Votary of eecentricities. We were highly
amused the other day at the recital of the
following exchange of civilties between the
Doctor and traveller, who called at the Of
fee "to settle his bill,' when the Doctor
happened 10 be Eet:ind the eounter.
'Ghat do you charge." asked the travel
er
"Well,', replied the Doctor. huuforoasiy,
"if We charge your bill, it will be dollar, but
cash down, only 6ay cents"
"You may charge it them" said the fellow
coolly turning on his heel, and passing out,
took his seat in the cars.
Fhe Doctor, taff amused, kaff angry, fol-
lowed, aud confronting the stranger, asked
;f he did not Intend 10 pay the bill.
ssCertainly not-I told you to charge it,
was the bland reply.
The Doctor was non -plussed; but placing
his fore-6nger thoughtfully for moment be-
side his nose,-"SsraRger," said he, "when
yeu come this way again, bring yoIr boz
and stay s0esk.''
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1858-08-13

We see from our exchanges in Aiabafhs
and Mississippi, that public meetings have
been called for the purpose of discussing ths
question Of Disunion. These meeting ere
presided over BY the leaders Of Buchanad
Democracy, and the participants are all
Denocrnts.
10 word, the Buchanan party at the South
10 to all intentf and purposes disuuion pastys
has ceased To be a question. In fact. the
nesting above referred TO confsss IL, aud
openly proclaim Il in their resolutions. Ysas
they have blazoned their nefaEious purposes
before the public eye, and tell us to our yery
teeth, "if il is istreason, make the most Of il :"
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1858-08-13

They have judge in the Blue Ridge cir
cult, G sorgia, named Brown, who not only
administers justice in dignifed and Impair
partial manner. but is likewise bit of wag
in his way, as witness the following manner
in which he "done brown juror:
While hearing case recently, the attor-
ney stated in his plea, that be believed one
of the jurors was intoxicated. The Judge e,
addressing the man alluded to, said, "Sir are
you drunk?'' -s
The juror Strengthening himself up in a
bold, haIf-defiant tone. said. s'No SIR re bob!''
"WeIl,'' said the Judge, 81 ane you five
dollars for the 're' and ten for the bob -
The Juror 'wilted.'
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1858-08-13
FOOLS q.

Never argue with a fool. Tue Frcta sility
is that he will 1eser understand you, and il
you understand him, you are apt to gain
nothing by it. In all probability you will
misunderstood each other. The very at
temp, of fsoi to argue, showes the possess
sen a.f an spmiRous seif-esteem.- This will
always make him suspicious OF superior
Your very generalites will vex him as SO
many personalities, and he will be apt to re-
sent bis own emptiness OF head by testing
physically the strength ofyours. Risk moth
ing with this class of persons. You cannot
fiud fit antagonist in their heads, aad
should beware of their heels.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1858-08-13

A fellow 10 Massachusetts, was recently
fined ten dollars and coats--$27 % 6--fSr
shoo,ins two weodcoeks 10 June. The kill
ling Of parent bird id June, Gays the All
Bany Evening Journal. is, in most cases,
the equisofeht of killing her whole brood
Il il these Ear6arous practices which have
swept most Of our favorite gone-birds from
flteft .SwH Iisants. Every humane man
sEosif I'D III EriRSng to punishment the
petit larceny rascals who, ESlie this fellen.;
hunt out of the season.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1858-08-13
How TO sUccERD.

Take earnestly hold of life. as capacita-
ted for, and destined to high and noble
purpose and end. Study closely the minds
bent for labor or protest. Adopt some
pursuit early, follow it steadily, never look
ing backward to the turned furrow, but al
ways forward to the new ground that ever
remains to be broken.
Means and ways are abundant to every
mans success, if will and action are rightly
adapted to them. Our rich men have car
we'd their paths of fortune and fame by this
rule-a rule that cannot fail to reward its
votary il it be resolutely pursued. To sigh
or pine over q lack ofinheritance is unman-
ly.
Every man should strive to be a creator
rather than an inheritor. He should be-
oueath rather than borrow. The human
race in this respect, wants dignity and disci-
pline. II prefers welding the sword of val
orous torefaihers to forging its epirit. Let
every man be conscious of the God in him
and the Providence over him, and fight his
own battles with his good lance. Let him
feel that il il nobler TO eat crust than to
inherit Golfers. This spirit of nobility. once
learned. and every man will discover within
himself, under God, the elements and ca
pacities Of wealth. He will be rich-iues
simably rich in self resources. and can lii
his face proudly TO meet the noblest amonl
men. The poet well says:
s5'ssss stT scorn the man who boasts his birth
la titles and BIS landss
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1858-08-13

A bill has been introduced into the house
of lords to prohibit British ships from carry.
ing Chinese emigrants to any place not with
ia the British dominions--ships 80 emploYed
to be forfeited, aud the master, officers, and
owners TO be guilty Of misdemeanor. Un.
der the term "Chinese emigrants," will be
included all natives of Asia taken on board
at any voyage OF more than seven days. dn.
ration, except seamen, bona sds cabin pas.
sengers, and domestic servants.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1858-08-13


Soms have styled this certain, but at most
times unuslcome visitor. the king Of serrors
when he might with less improprie.y have
bsen termed the terror OF kings. The poet
has lent his ficfions, the painter his colors,
the orator his tropes. to portray death as the
grand destroyer. the enemy, the prince OF
phanfoms and of shades. But can be be
called the destroyer who for q perishable
state rives Us that which is eternaiE Can
be Be styled the enemy, who Is the best
friend only Of the best, who never deserts
them as their utmost need, and where friend
sfIip proves the most valusbie 30 those who
i've the Iongestg Can he be termed the
prince 81 phanfoms and of shades, who de-
sfr0ys that which alone is real and hxedl--
And what are the mourpful sscuicheons. the
ss5Ie trophies. and the melancholy insignia
with which we surround him. the sePui.
chsral gloom, the mouldering carcass, and
the slimy worm! These, indeed. are the
idle fears and empty terrors, not OF the dead
BUT Of the living. The dark domain Of death
We dread indeed to enter. but We ought rath-
81 &, dread the ruggedness of some Of the
roads that lead to il; but if they are rugged
ft1ev are short. andit is only those that are
smooth that are wearisome end long. But
perhaps Be summons Us too coon from the
feast Of life; be il so; If the exchange be not
for the better, il is not his fault, but our own;
or he summons Us late; the call isa reprieve
rather than sentence, for who would wish
to sit "a the board when can no longer par
take Of the banquet, or to live on in pain.
when he has long been dead TO pieasure?-
Tyranls can sentence their victims to death
but how much mere dreadful would be their
power, could they sentence them to life
Lie IL the gaoIef of the soul in its earthly
prison, and its only deliserer is DEATH and
what we call life is journey TO death. and
witt we call death is passport to life.
True wisdom thanks death for what he takes
and still more for what he brings. Let US
then, ike sentinels. be ready because we
are uncertain, and calm because we are pre-
pared. There is nothing formidable about
death but the consequences of it, and these
We ourselves can regulate and control. The
shortest life is long enough if it lead to a
better. and the longest life is too short if
il do not.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1858-08-13

A. long as the waters of persecution are
upon the earth, so long we dwell in the ark I;
but wheas the land Is dry. the dove itself will
be tempted to a wandering course of life,
! and never return to the house of her safe
~.
Rather avoid those vices you are naturally
inclined to, than 20 aim at those excellsncisz
and psrfsctions which you were never mads
for.
9 Faults rolnnitisd in public sho1id be pub
hciy rsprorsd
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1858-08-13

The last Legislature of Texas passed an
act appropriating $4,000 for additional ma. !.
chinery in the State Penitenriary, provided
.'that DC part of the same shall be expended
in the State of M assachnsetts, nor for ma
chinery manufactured in said state" The
Bay STATE win not, probasIy, suspend on
this account
,ssR nskxSSsk
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1858-08-13
81 susP eet my DEAR said I, ''that it is be-

81 susP eet my DEAR said I, ''that it is be-
cause am tired
"Oh. IT'S very well for you men to talk a.
bout being tred," said my wife; 81 dom,
know what you would say if you had to toll
ard drudge like poer woman with ba-
by"
tried to sooth her by telling her she had
no patience at all, and got up for the posset.
Having aided in answering the baby's re-
quiremeuts, stepped into bed again with
the hope OF sleeping.
"Mr. BIifkins," said she in louder key.
| said nothing.
"Oh, DEAR said that estimable woman n, ia
great apparent anguish, show can a man,
who arrived at the honor OF q live baby ci
his own, sleep, when he dou's know that the
dear creature will live till morning."
Iremained silent, and, after while, deem
ing that Mrs. Blifkias had gone 10 sleep, /
stretched my limbs tor repose. How long
slept | don't know, bat / was awakened bv
furious iab in the forehead by some sharp
instrument. started up, and Mrs. Bhfkins
wat sitting up in the bed adjusting seme
portion of the baby's dress. She had, in q
state of semi-som nolence, mistaken my head
for the pillow, which she customariIy used
for noctarnal pincushiou. | protested a.
gainst such treatment in somewhat-round
terms, pointing to several perforations in
my forehead. She told me should willing
ly bear such trifiing things tor the sake of
the baby. insisted upon it that didn'i
think my duty as a parent to that young I'M
mortal required the surrender of my forehead,
for Pincushion. This was one of many
nights passed in this way. The truth was,
that the baby was what every other mans
frst baby is, an autocfat--absoluie and un-
limited. Such was the story Of Bithins as
he related it TO as tie otter day. It is lit
tie exaggerated picture Of almost every mans
experience.--[ Saturday Evening Gazette.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1858-08-13

Hare nizy On shsmf for thcir LIE
@t Es fn.f IT grief snd care
xsz g nes knsg - ....as. sns hsls s..s. tAe woes.
- xazE 20 nst see ths sient lear,
ky naany nsosAe< she'd.
Le5lse' as kzllg bread =
Ana sIcs a. heart sba sarnz azzy
FRAN the small lace Wan With pain.
& And iseis thas prayer has lsnk been said
~ thDse goRng lps N gzins
f You do MOI nge the nalla cheeks
z<5F oE shesc uhase Years 2re few,
s BuA who are cd IN all the Rrtefs
The ppor mas Struggle tsrcngh-
mex Iaf = zsade Of 1zfsery,
Mpra k8p9iess dag b. day. - -. ssSsssl
. An6 Ekn5azh lie islg cola ainser nzghss.
Am 5i;s7s IN iree e anigering croach,
Around slas saesrisss ..l nssE e: 3: :. ...
xsclr yeanz esss,s - s..i Isa.s = es.rss- !. ss
- OF -hsn sish faint aud Ianguia vosse.
The poor inpiore your Sd
u nesisrs not bew. step ~ STEP.
4as i. rssle11 nof Il shzlns had iaid
Ils shadow theaF uF0W--
Ii ia enough Fer yeu % see
Thar sheF are suffering nows
ss Deal gently with these wreiehed ones
szsz WhaseFer wroaEhs their woe,
Fer sbe poor have mnch 20 tempt and test
Thal you can never know,
Their judge then not. for hard inaeea
Is their dark hot OF care;
xssS I1et fie'sven concrrnn but human hearts
Wifh hualan faai-s should bear
Ana when within your happy homes
Xou hear the voice cf nirth,
When smiling faces hrighIen ronna
lie warm and cheerful hesrIh
Let charitable thoughts 60 ivrsh
.s,s Fer the sad and homeless ane-
Ard you- own more biest wiz be,
For every kind deed done
Nos i The time the very poor
M Most efsen meet your g1ze-
And mesanchoiy days
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1858-08-13

IT scorn the man who boasts his hirth
And counts 10 titles and bis landsi
Who takes his name and heritage
From out dying fathers hands"
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-09-02

DANGEROUS COUNTERFEIT. were shown
day or two since, bill on the Bank of De-
soto, altered from one to five. The altera,
tion was made by FASTING over the figure one
in the left hand upper corner, the figure five.
cut from the bill of the Bank of Tekamn, and
in the body of the bill the words i've dol
lars, cut from the same bill This counter.
felt although cleverly executed, vii not
bear close scrutiny, and can be detected by the
words - in Burt County" just over the words
" five dollars We can find no language ad-
equate to express the feelings of adherence
We have for man who is mean enough to
counterfeit Nebraska money! lie ought to be
put in cage with wild cats. Nebraskian.
True enough. To counterfeit Nebraska
money is as wicked as kissing the paint off q
girls cheek in a ballroom, and rs contempti-
bic as swindling man out of wooden nutmegs
with bogus pennies. The man who would do
such thing ought to be made to marry girl
with elephant-tusk teeth horse-taii hair,
glass eyes and cork legs. We blushingly drop
our pen in disgust. Cumming City Star.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-09-02
Why is the demand so great for
DIR. MANN'S
A GU E Balls NJ?

DECACSE will, in all cases. safely and effcctuallv
ID cure that much dreaded sconrge Of the West-Cbis
the poison Of Malaria of which fact thousands do no.,
tfy and, unlike all other nostrums IL IL only RECON-
mended tor one class Of diseases and tonic is un
by men Of influence and high standing.
Princeton, H. Sept 2Otb lss,
DR.. MANN-Dcar Sir For several years past have
used your Aguc Ialsam in my daily practice and have
closely observed its effects in hundreds of cases and in
can most cheerfully recommend as a certain specinc
for chili' fever and aguc, and maiario,s diseases
Truly yours, II. AUSTIN, NJ D.
Marshall, Mich, Feb. 18th. 1871.
DIX MANN 60 have sold large amount Of your
Ague falsam in this vicinity and from INV person,i
knowledge Of il, believe the best remedy FL, ch,,
fever aud aguc that has been sold in our state
Respectfully yours, o. A. HYDE
Ashtabula, Ohio, Jan. Isl, 1883.
Me'srs : X. MANN Il CO.-Gents: In canysssing
the states OF Ohio and Michigan for the sale Of the differ
cnt remedies Of which have control our attention has
been called ~ observe the great name that vonr Am.
asam has gained for itself in every place where sold
really seems to be the peoples remedy and It's saie.
rapid than all others. Il IL destined 10 surerc"1o
all other ague remedies In the market
very truly yours, A. s. HENpRY
New York, Feb. %, 1865.
Messrs. $. X MANN CO-;ents.: have Al our
house in St Louis sold your Ague Balsam some three
years and have carefully observed lis effect. in sr.Ixc
and must in all candor say, do believe is eouaI ry
lists in the world Of medicines To my personal knowi
edge It has cured permanently every time and have
known used, after all other remedies had been tried
In vain, with the most happy result And what i mo,c
remarkable have never known a but what remain
in recommending as perfect triumph over chls and
fever. Respectfully yours
PROF. o. J. WOOD
S. X. MANN & CO., Proprietors.
., GALLON, OHIO.
Sold by all good Druggists. "a
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-09-02

TN PROOF Of the above assertion read the following
testimony from distinguished persons from all parts
HON, SOLOMON MANN, Ann Harbor, Mich, s.ys his
wife, whose hair had become very thin and entirely
thickened and become beautiful and glossy upon and
entirely the head Others Of the family and friend,
are using your Restorative with the happiest effects.
HON. JUDGE BREESE Ex senator Of Illinois saws nv
hair was prematurey gray, but by the use Of Wood
Restorative, it has resumed its original color and
have no doubt permanently
HON IL L. STEWART, says, my hair very gray
bu using Two bottles restored II u its original color.
REV. j. X. BRAGG, Brookfeld Mass say, 1t has re
moved from my head inflammation dandrufi, and a con
slant tendency u itching and Restored my hair which
was gray, Ia It's original color = =.
j. W. DAVIDSON, Monmouth. ILL.,, says my hair was
two thirds gray rather white, but by the application
OF the Restorative a, directed has resumed its original
color.
DIR. G. Wallis, Of Chicago, says after using a great
many other preparations, ali no effect used one bot
tie Of your Hair Restorative, which ha cured humor
in p my head sS,S e ,n years Standing s
York says having lost my hair by the effects Of ysp-
sas when began 70 grow, instead Of black before,
raons 10 restore the color without effect was induced Z,
Try yours and in spite Of all my doubts has had the
II. L. WILLIAMS, NJ n, Peckensyil. Ala. savs 7 h,vs
used your Restorative, and find all II il recommended
10 be have tried for letter aud nd il a certain cure
W. NJ WOODWARD, NJ d., Frankfort Ky, saws, he
recommends III ms practice the best preparation for
the hair IN =
l'WARD wAICOrr, says three months ago my hair
was very gray, Is now dark brown the original col
or smooth and glossy all by the of Woods Rostor.
WILSON KING, says, one months proper application
WIN restore any persons hair 10 it, original color and
texture.
j. H. HOS, says, few applications fastened nv hair
color.
Betsy SMITH, North. Fast, Penn, saws. tina, her hair
ni or number OF years been perfectly white but
DR. J. W BOND, St. Paul says that his hair is strong
thick and black although short time since he was both
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-09-02

BoDY OF GIRL FoUND.--A letter
written from Manchester, Iowa, under
the date of the 9th inst, to the Du.
buque Herald, says: Our usually
quiet town was thrown into state Of
intense excitement on Sunday last, by
the finding of the body of Miss Catha.
rine Gill, (who had been missing since
the Thursday preceding in the Ma.
quoketa. The body when found was
perfectly nude. Verdict-death by
drowning.