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Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1858-09-09

~ The Black Republicans say
that while Kansas is permitted to come
into the Union with a population OF
thirty-ive thousand as a Slave State,
it requires ninety-three thousand for
her to come in as Free State. This,
our readers ought to know. and we
presume do know. is utterly false. By
the provisions of the English Bill
Kansas can come into the Union as q
Free State with precisely the same
population she could as Slave State
-.Nsw Altany Ledger.
This extract will serve to show to
what straits the Lecornp npton;tes are
driven to maintain the contest with
their opponents. Here is denial
plain, explicit. and direct. of what ev.
cry body knows to be true. The Eng.
lish Bill authorizes the admission o.
Kansas with the Lccompton Constitu
ton, which establishes Slavery, with
the present population. estimated a
thirty or forty thousand; and il pro
vides that she shall not be admitted i
that Pro-Slavery Constitution be re
jected. till she has ninety-three thou
sand. Yet this Lecompton organ as
serts that the English Bill admit.
Kansas either as Slave or Free Stat,
with the same population 1t is pos
sible that such an audacious falsehool
as this may be credited in Distric
that has elected W. H. English as it
Representative three times. but in an.
other section of Indiana we doubt If
would be safe to trust SO far to the is
norance and creduliiy of the people
II would he entirely fair 70 quot
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1858-09-09

YouNG Man. A WoRp.-We want
to tell you when you should take your
hat and be of. And mind what we
offer. 1t is:
When you are asked to take a drink
When you find ont that you arc
courting a slovenly and extravagan'
girl.
When you find yourself in doubtful
company.
When You discover that your ex-
penses run ahead of your income.
When you are abusing the conf
dence of your friends.
When You think that you are {
great deal wiser than older and NOR,
experienced people than yourself
When you feel like getting trusted
to new suit of clothes, when yo,
havn't money to pay for them.
When you don't perform your duty
your whole duty. and nothing bu
your duty.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1858-09-09
In Search Of a Girl Supposed TO have
been Slave.

Some two or three weeks ago the
police found in the street. in the neigh
borhood of,he Brighton House. a young
girl some fifteen years Of age. who was
In q miserable state Of destitution. and
fearfully emaciated physically. She
was taken to the station over night,
and sent from there TO the Commercial
Hospital. She stated to the officers
that she came from Lexington, Ky,
and gave her name as Lavinia White,
but added very little information in
regard to her friends, or her reason for
seeking home amongst strangers
The appearance of the girl indicated
that there was slight tinge of African
blood in her veins. though scarcely
sufficient to warrant the belief that she
belonged to that race. The facts in
regard to her physical condition. and
the manner in which she was discover
ed by the officers were published in
the papers at the time. and yesterday
three gentlemen from Lexington made
inquiries at the Ninth Street Station
for the girl, stating that they had seen
the newspaper accounts, and professed
an ardent interest in the girls welfare.
"as friends" Lieut.. Wilson accom-
panied them to the Hospital. but the
girl had been discharged from that in
stitution some days previously, and
the Superintendent could give no in
formation in regard to her presen;
whereabouts, or the course she took
when she left the Hospital. The mys-
terious manner Of the professed friends.
and their unwillingness to communi-
cate any intelligence in regard to the
girl, beyond the fact that they felt an
interest in her welfare, leads to the
supposition that she was Slave, and
that the three men were in search of
her for the purpose of taking her back
to Kentucky.-Cin. Gos.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1858-09-09

The Bucyrus (Ohio) Journal tells
a story of D. and j., two verdant gen.
tlemen of that place. who went TO
Cleveland in company. On arriving
there. d. proposed spree. but j.. sat-
isfed with seeing the lions, thought it
best to forego n visit to the elephants.
Accordingly D. started off alone. leav-
ing his watch and a considerable
amount of money with his friend for
safe keeping. Never having had SO
large sum in his possession before,
j. felt keenly the greatness of the re-
sponsibility imposed upon him. He
passed a sleepless night, meditating
on the miShaps that might besall the
reckless D. His concern was not di-
miniehed the next morning, on finding
that the reveler had not returned, and
the thought flashed across his mind
that if he had been murdered, the pos
session of his watch and money would
direct suspicion upon him. AS the
hours wore away, and brought no d.
with them, his anguish and fear gave
place to desperation, and rushing to
the lake side. he hurled the evidences
of the anticipated crime into the water.
Hardly had he returned to his hotel
when D. entered, bearing the marks OF
a protracted spree. and of its occasion
al coneomitant, fight. He had be-
come involved in broil, locked up in
the watch-house and fined, and now
wanted his money. The scene that
ensued was more exciting than agree
able to either party, but compromise
was finally effected, and the two re-
turned to the rural districts, impressed
with the conviction that though it may
be sometimes agreeable to go on a
spree, it is not always very pleasant
work to get over it.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1858-09-09
From the Ind. Daily Journal.l
Another Doggery Destroyed.

FRANkroS. ISp., Aug. 25. '58.
EDS. JouRSAL:--It is well known
by many of the citizens OF Madison
county and elsewhere that Frankton
has been a place of notoriety for
drunkenness, and other troubles that
follow drunkenness. for some time
past. Drunken scamps would come
from the country around to town, aud
drink and carouse until the good por-
ton of the citizens made some at
tempts to suppress the evil, which
seemed to get up spirit Of defiance
Not long since there was another rot
gut" establishment started, where
might be seen daily from the country
such persons as chose to get drunk
and make night hideous by their oaths
and obscenity. Though these things
were not to last always without meet
ing rebuke. Last night. the oath.
some persons utterly demolished said
establishment. 1t seemed to be done
in a minute of time. was lying in
bed awake, and all at once / heard q
noise as if forty wild horses were turn
ed loose in stable. and each one try
ing to get out first. It seemed as If
each person was armed with On ak,
and at signal commenced the work
of destruction. Iwaited patiently un.
til the dawn of day, when I took
look through the window. and there
stood the fabric. hideous looking OBJ
ject. which. the day before. stood in
all its glory. painted outside an EN-.
blem of purity. but within full of cor
ruption. / believe the owner of the
concern was away from home on the
fatal night.
Now word about Frank.on.-
Frankton is nice little village. on ths
railroad ten miles North of Andersen.
The most of its inhabitants are peace
ful, honest and industrious people. and
the town is surrounded by a rich. fertile
country, and will certainly make quite
village.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1858-09-09
Education Morality Temperance Agriculture Local and Foreign News the Arts and

SYSTEM" to do so. No news. Town
as dull at present as your attempt to
swindle me.
In conclusion. allow me 20 subcribe
myself. my dear John,
Your rictina. in horn.
A. II. CHALMERS.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1858-09-09

H Tommy, my son what are you
going to do with that club ?"
"Send it to the editor, of course. "
But what are you going to send it
to the editor for ?"
Cause he says if any body will
send him club, he will send them q
copy of his paper. gratis"
The mother came pretty nigh faint.
ing, but retained consciousness enough
to ask: But. Tommy, dear. what do
you suppose he wants of a club %
We'll, do not know" replied the
hopeful urchin, unless it is TO knock
down subscribers as don't pay for then
paper"
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1858-09-09
~ 1t is difficult to tell w.,a,

@ 1t is difficult to tell what will
be the next Democratic measure, nor
do we care much, as we are sure that
it will be a lower step than any hereto.
fore taken. We are very glad that
the Crittenden Bill did not pass. for
that would have taken Kansas ont of
view, before the cup OF Democratic in
iquity was full. The Bill English. is
pretty good specimen Of moden De-
mocrscy. but we think ii can be better
illustrated and viii be before . year.
-American.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1858-09-09

RELIGIOUS FARcE.-An old man died
the other day, in the Westminster
Work House, who in the course of
nine years assumed the responsibility
of becoming sponsor to upwards Of c
thousand children. born in the Work
House; and for the service of becoming
godfather, he was upon each occasion
rewarded by the parish authorities
with pint Of porter. ~
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1858-09-09

ESs- Religion has treated knowl-
edge sometimes in the worlds history
as an enemy, sometimes as hostage,
often as captive. and often as child;
but knowledge has become Of age, and
religion must either renounce her ac-
quaintance or introduce her as a com
panion and respect her as friend.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1858-09-09

ES- y law too severe in its provi.
sions may be compared to mastitl
that is so ferocious that he is never suf-
iered to be let loose, and is no terror tc
the depredator, as it is known that he
is constantly chained. Such law i:
temptation to plumber on the part o.
the criminal, and to perjury on the
part of the prosecutor and jury.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1858-09-09
from the Missouri Democrat.
The Atlantic Cable.


We've chained the flashing lightning down,
We've bound the heaving sea;
Let Europc's grosning millions feel
The spirit of the free.
Let every PULSE of freedoms heart
Beat loud, free, full, and strong,
lie. ''peace on Earth, Good VIII TO Man.
BE an universal sorg.
Let nations like the shepherds hear
The call in friendship given
Arising from the atlantic sea,
AS that voice fell from heaven.
And let our land whose youth and strength
And manhood's stalvart arm;
Protect the parent lands and shield
Their age from every harm.
And like the son whose growing strength
Guards o'er his sre's decline;
So let our Iron Arms of youth
The aged world entwine,
And bear IL softly down the tide,
Where Times calm twilights rest,
Whose dark ming waves are only lit
By sunsets from the West.
Let War now ssmooth his wrink,ed 'front.'
And grasp the hand of peace;
Let Science wear the victor's crown,
She's gained the Minds release.
Her fields are not with carnage s.rewn,
She claims no CORY bed;
Her hero's blanch not at the sight
o. battles mangled dead.
Let history's bloody page grow pale
Before her bright career
Whilst round her great triumphal car,
The enfranchised nations cheer.
With Morse and Franklin on her shield,
The elements her slaves
She rides in triumph through the clouds
la triumph through the waves.
Her banners deck d with suns and stars,
Each planets device;
She waves il o'er the tropic sands,
And Arctic fields of ice
'Upward and onward" be her course,
Der mountain, vale, and sea;
And let her voice ring o'er the world,
"Truth, Mind and Liberfyr"
Great God. Thou ruler of the storm,
Thou guardian OF the free;
Preserve the slender cord that binds
The world to liberty.
kEoKUK, August 10Th, lS5S.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1858-09-09

Es- Men high in rank are some
times low in requirement. not so much
from the lack of ability as from want
of application; for it is the nature of
men not to expend labor on what he
can have without it-not to sink well
if he happens to be born on the banks
of river.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1858-09-09

H To work worthily man must
aspire worhily. His theory Of human
attainment must be lofty. 1t must be
ever lifting him above the low plane
of custom and convention, in which
the senses confine him. into the high
mount Of vision and renovatip5 idear
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1858-09-09

re- A diamond. shut up in its sub
terraneous prison, rough and unpolish-
ed. differs not to the eye from q com.
mon stone, and a Newton or a Shak.
spearc. deprived of the presence of kin
dred minds, and born among savages,
had died.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1858-09-09
i~ TOBACCO PnopucrSe PAnAI,

N TOBACCO PRoDUcING PARALY-
sIs.-The Detroit Tribune, of Friday
evening. says that Police Justice Bagg.
of that city, has suffered an attack OF
paralysis. confined to his right arm.
and physicians attribute the stroke to
the free use Of tobacco put up in tin
foil
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1858-09-09

H- Douglas and Lincoln met in
debate for the first time at Ottawa,
Illinois. Twelve thousand people
were present.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1858-09-09

EyAn Episcopal Methodist preach
er one day went into the house of 8
Wesleyan Reformer. and saw suspend
ed on the wall, the portraits of three
expelled ministers.
What said he, you have them
here?'
'Oh, yes. they are there was the
answer.
But one is wanted to complete the
set?'
Pray, who is that q
Why the devil, to be sure
All said the Reformer, he is no,
yet expelled from the Conference
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1858-09-09

Kansas AoxrS.-The Daily Ledger. Of
Leavenworth City. has been informed that
immediate application will be made 10 Ger.
Denver 10 call an extra session OF the Leg
islature Of Kansas. in order that atsps may be
taken for the formation Of another constitz-
ton for the Territory. -
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1858-09-09
What Would 1 Be!

By ". II. c. HosIrR.
What would be- No. rich in gold,
And With Il narrow heart,
Or misanthrop.c, stern and cold,
Dwell from my kind apart:
| would not be man of war.
Who looks on death unmoved.
Give me a title Gearer far:
"The well Beloved"
| would not wear laurel crown,
Its leaves conceal the thorn;
Too Oft the children of rcnown
Are friendless and forlorn.
Oh. let me lead blam LESS life,
BY young and old approved;
Called. in n world of sin and strife,
The well-beloved."
God grant me power to guard the weak,
And sorrows moaning hush,
And never feel upon my cheek
Dark shame's betraying blush:
And when at my Creators call,
From earth am removed,
Let friendship 'broider on my pail,
The well-belovedn
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1858-09-09

@ Lust is sharp spur to vice.
which always putteth the affections
into false gallop.-S. ambrose.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1858-09-09
Light. More Light!

Il Have made arrangements with the Pro-
prietors of Knapp's Patent Coal Oil
Lamps, and will have constantly on hand a
supply of all kinds. These Lamps are per-
fectly safe, /; being impossible for the Oil to
explode, free from smoke or unpleasant odor
while burning, aud by actual experiment
consume only one cents worth of Oil an
hour. They may be seen at all times al my
Drug Store, where shall be happy TO show
to al who my wish to purchase.
april lst, 80. w. B PIERCE
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1858-09-09

EE During the last year the Gov
ernment expended about SO. coo. oCo
for military purposes.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1858-09-09

H No mans religion ever sur
vive: his morals.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1858-09-09

In conclusion, John, allow me to
request you to take my name out of
your book, John. ! had as lief be
published almost in horse-thef list
as to appear in your book, for we al
understand it here. and when mans
name is seen there, we know he has
bought the privilege. and as we knosc
The price, we think bnt little of ten
dollar reputation, and less of man
who prizes it enough to buy it. !
consider myself injured. John. by the
first insertion and if it is continued.
shall be compelled to resort to legal
process to have it stopped-consider
myself slandered, and think less ol
every man whose name appears in
your catalogue if done with his au-
thority. would, before close,
advise you always to send postags
stamp to pay postage with. aid ! not
know II was not . part OF youl
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1858-09-09

L. q. Of G.. II. of Winchester, meets
every Monday evening of each week at their
Hall, on the corner OF Main and Washington
Streets.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1858-09-09
W. a. PFELLE. T. l. WATSON
PEELLE 4 WATSON.

Office West of the Public Square.
Will practice in the Circuit Courts, the
SUPP cme Court and the u. ). Court, for the
District of Indiana.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1858-09-09

were present.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1858-04-28
MISCELLANEOUS.
A Case of Jealousy.
pISCHARGFD-CuRED.


Fred Kennedy is my best friend. We
were in college together, and deep in one
another's confidence. He studied law and
commenced practice in the city; l read
medicine, and opened an Office in the
country. But Fred got in love and for
got me, until about three months after his
marriage, when l received letter from
him which troubled me very much. 1t
was full of vague hints of sorrow, and
anger, and despair. He wanted to see
me. He must see me and tell me what
he could not write. 1t was week before
could leave patient dangerously ill;
but one afternoon, after three nights of
watching, | threw myself and carpet bag
into the cars, for the city. I slept all
the way, only disturbed by two punches
in the ribs and and an equal number in
my ticket, and at eight o'clock found my
self ringing the bell at the door of Freds
pretty residence, on - street.
A trim servant girl answered to my
summons. l knew by her look that she
had heard of me, and suspected who l
was. Mr., Kennedy was at home, she
said, and was in the parlor, the door of
which she swung open to me, after | had
laid aside my overcoat. entered the
1 door, but the paror seemed to be empty.
looked about the walls, but the only
thing which fastened my attention was the
exquisite portrait of a beautiful woman,
almost enveloped in the misty bridal veil
"a very marvel of painting-through
which shone out the most golden ringlets,
and face of sweet beauty and rare in
telligence. 1t seemed strange that the
parlor should be lighted so brilliantly and
be without an occupant and advanced
toward the portrait without noticing that
deep easy chair, its back toward me, was
planted before it. soon perceived that
it was occupied for an embroidered slip
per peeped out fiom one side, toying light
ly with the air, as if the heart of the one
who wore it were absorbed in happy con-
temptation.
| coughed slightly, and in an instant
Fred Kennedy was on his feet, and wa:
in his arms. never saw him so extrav'
agant in his demonstrations Of delight
e.shook my hand dozen times, slapped
my shoulders, caught me by the arm, anC
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1858-04-28

PHILANTHROPY OF COMMON LlrH.--1hsre
arc those who with kind Of noble but
mistaken aspiration, are asking for life
which shall, in its form and outward course
be more spiritual and divine than that
which they are obliged to live. They think
that if they could devote themselves en-
tirely to what are called the labors Of phi
lanthropy--to visiting the poor and sick.
that would be well and worthy and so it
would be. They think that ii it could be
inscribed on their tombstones that they
had visited a million of couches Of disease
and carried balm and soothing to them,
that would be glorious record and so
it would be. But let me tell you, that
the million occasions will come; ay, in
the ordinary paths of life--in your houses
and by your tiresides, wherein you may
act as noby as if all your life long you WIS.,
tied beds of sickness. and pain. Yes, l
say, the million occasions will come, with
=
each varying hour, in which you may re-
strain your passions subdue your hearts
to genteness and patience ; resign your
interest to another's speak words of kind
ness and wisdom raise the fallen, and
cheer the fainting and sick in spirit, and
assuage the WEAKNESS and bitterness Of
the mortal lot. These cannot be written
on your tombs for they are not one Sc
ries of specific actions, like those of what
is technically denominated philanthropy.
But in them, l say, you may discharge
offices not less glorious for yourselves than
the self-denials of the far-fsmed sisters Of
charity, than the labors of Howard or
Oberlin, or than the sufferings of the mar
tyrod host of Gods elect. They shall Dot
he written 90 your tombs bpt they are
written deep in the hearts Of men, Of
friends, of children, of kindred all around
you they are written in the secret book
! of the great account !-OrviM Desoey.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1858-04-28

Well now l am bothered to know
what to do with Benton. He is to proud
to receive any favors from me. cannot
offer him money cannot offer him any
thing. l tell you what I've been thinking
about, and you shall tell me how it strikes
you. You see what a fellow | am.
shall tear myself all to pieces in few
years, and have brought myself to this.
Before / die, I will make a emnrequest
of Jane to marry Benton for a second hus-
band" "'''' 'l'
At this moment Mrs. Fred Kennedy
appeared, her cheeks flushed TO vernillion
with the effect of the cold evening air. L
did not wonder at the ennobling influence
of such pure beauty as hers upon Ben
toms sensitive mind. Fred introduced me
and somehow we all found ourselves before
the portrait at once.
I've told Tom all about it, said Fred
to his wife. ..
Mrs. Kennedy gave him look OF
wounded rcproach, and then said to me,
in way which spoke volumes, You
know Fred"
Fred has become a humble man, and
bids fair to put off the day of Mr.. Ben
tons happiness to a very indefinite future.
Besides, his family has been increased to
that degree that it would be doubtful
whether the artist would be willing to take
the bereaved Mrs. Kennedy with the " in
cumbrances." Still, have no doubt that
Fred's imaginary sacrifice has served its
purpose in restoring, in some degree, his
self respect.