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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-11-18

CoNNUNlCArloS WIN rHE East TINS
WiSrgR. c. Burbank has recently re-
ceiyed from Concord, y. H.. lot OF faely
furnished and comfortable stages and sleighs,
which be Intends putting on the road be-
tween this city and la Crosse. upon the
close Of navigation. We feel assured Bar
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-11-18

MrRpER TRI,r--The trial Of Moore,
for the murder of a man named Briggs, at
Greenwood, in llennepin county, is TO take
place At Minneapolis, this week, before
Judge Uvmlin.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-11-18

Apxlrrsp.--ln the Supreme Court. now
in session in this city, J. Z. kidder. Of St
Paul, ard Charles Webb, Of Wsbashaw,
were yesterday admitted to practice Law in
the several courts Of the State.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-11-18

Tux BoxFANrI Casa new trial has
been refused in this case by Judge Palmer.
Ii is the intention of counsel for the prisoner,
we believe, to bring the matter before tie
Supreme Court on q writ OF error.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-11-18

FIRST MAIL ny L.Sp-The first mail By
land, for La Crosse, under the contract
with j. G. Burbank. was despatched from
the Post Office on "Wednesday morning
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-11-18

Tus SUPREME Covsi. -- The supreme
Court adjoarned it, special session a few
DAYS since. II meets again. 10 regular term,
on the tint Monday in December.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-11-18

CENsrs OF CHILDREs.-The Board Of
Education recently employed Mr.. William
Murphy Of the First Ward, to make an en-
umeratioa OF the minors in this city, be
tween the ages Of four and twenty-one
years, Mr.. ". has just completed his Ia
bors and they show the following result
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-11-18

Tux RHlSsuAgr Rhinehart was
fully committed to await hs trial for muir.
der, at Lexington. l.e Sueaer county. on
Friday. the 3th. The ST. Peter Free Press
say TIE case is very strong one against
HIM. lie was detrpded on the examination
by NJ. }, Severance, Esq, OF Henderson.
bu, made very poor show for defense.
In fact, there appears 10 b. no doubt in the
minds Of the community Of his guilt.
The Free Press says:
The citizens Of Lexington would not consent
that no should be taken to saltwater for Goa.
fine ment, nor even TO lie Saencr for exsmina
tion--so s,roag IA their determination that IN
this case justice shall be metei out 80 the gull.
W. They are now busy erecting jail, IN
which H. keep him secure.
Rhinehart IL represented az being mach
alarmed, and looking AMI feeling very badly.
The excitement was very sres,-psrsons beng
there 10 attend the examination from Mahktto,
Henderson,. Belle Plane, and surrounding
counuy. We are glad 10 learn however, thu,
no Siolence vas attempted by the citizens. nor
OF u any now anticipated. The eitiEeus Of lie
sasusr County. though fully saus6ed Of hi.
guilt, and eeiag deter med that be shalt no,
escape, have wisely manifested Q disposition
10 let the law have its course. A special term
Tor his trial hss been mentioned, but whether
! " not u utll BE- held, we are not ia'ormed.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-11-18

PoTIc RgrRIBUTIoS.-Some young gen.
tleman Of an exceedingly sensitive DISPOSE.
tior, is very much hurt by the disparaging
remark Of a female friend Of his, to the Ell.
feet that be " had more hair than brains. -
The victim Of this severe allusion seeks q
vent for his injured phelinks," as Byron
did, in poetry, and, with the obnoxious
phrase for the refrain Of bis song, appeals
from his female critic to a disinterestsd and
impartial public. The public will certainly
see no cause in what follows to reverse the
decision of the lady
"HE's cor MoaE HAIR THAN BaAiss-rHAr SURE.
Those words awoke my drowsy ear,
Shot from . " schoolmarm's' lips, fear
Pronounced emphatically plain,
As though they would an audience gain:
They did but survived the shock
Until Of same day five O'Clock,
When from effects OF mortal wit,
ell-in poetic III.
Bat you must know her vocal first
smote me at four, when school dismissed, -
To find the intermediate hour,
Consult her calculating power.
The accident occurred on Monday
I'm glad il did mt happen SuRday,)
Important dates all should remember
"More hair than brains, was in November.
and lot more of the same sort. The au
thor condescends to state in highly fgura-
tive prose 10 conclusion, that he or his
muse Is pregnant with an acrostic which is
to be inflicted on the school ma'arn unless
she addresses him an apology in private or
through some OF the papers.
The following note addressed to the edi.
tors Of this paper reveals the astute design
Of this elaborate production. We know
nothing about Hiram's hair--but he must
be pretty bald to equal his deficiency in the
other matter referred to by the school
ma arm:
MR. Enron Sir You are at liberty to pub.
fish the conte nts OF the first page OF this shset,
If you see It to do so. | have not prepared an
scrostic, neither do intend to, bat made the
threat simply to try the schoolmam's mettle ;
perhaps by giving it publicity you may draw
out something decidedly rich from her aveng-
ing pen--who knowsi
Yours Respectfully,
tiIRAA W-s-RH.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-11-18

IN all, ltt,en Oh
And 1t is expressly understood that the appro,
priau)ns above enumerated In this resolution
IL iinAl settlement. and To be received by tho
various towns above mentioned in full Of oil
demands against the county Of Ramsey for all
road + assessed or collected gu or Of the
property In the Aforesaid towns Tor the years
1854, 1883, 1853. 1851. aud for all similar tax
levied Tor similar purposes previous to the
Aforesaid years: said amounts to DO placed to
the credit OF said towns, and orders tn be issued
hy ths clerk of this Board and signed by the
Chairman Of tho Board, and charged 10 the
proper town upon the rcniition OF bills for
work done or materials furnished upon or for
roads in said towrs, said bills To be duly sworn
tn by tho person doing tho labor or furnishing
tho materials, and also TO be reported correct
by tho Road Supervisor OF the district in which
tho work MAS donc, and the Chairman Of the
Board Of Supervisors Of the town.
Alter the transaction Of variety OF I'm.
important business. the Board adjoarued.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-11-18
- Y W.T.
Your Obdt Servant.
HENRY II. SIBlK

Anl a1cr lucid exposition by VIM c,
Gray. Esq, Chairman Of the BaildinS Com
mittee which had charge Of the erection Of
the Adams School House, Of the financial
condition OF the building the gist Of which
was ,ha, the lot and building were paid for
in full to date---the proceciinss closed with
the doxology.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-11-18

[Signed,l Hksny II. slrLx,.
Upon the receipt OF this letter. the Min
ncso,a and Psc'ac Railroad Company ap-
piled TO the Supreme Court, by it, COUNSEL,
for u psrcmptory writ Of mandamus. reqair,
log the Governor TO issue the bonds. The
result Of that application W. have already
announced.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-11-18
NJ. FAtt, Nov, II, mn
10 ne Roa'd Of kduest,oa Of the Guy "

Pagi-
GsSrLsaES | beg leave 10 acknowledge the
receipt Of your Kind invitation TO attend the
dedication OF the Adams school House"
this day. regret that circumstances will pre-.
vent my attendance, much ~ II would please
mo 10 add my testimony in person to the liber
Ivy which has characterized the citizens Of 81
Paul In the erection OF such appropriate and
indeed magnificent buildings, as the Wash.
inston. " Adams aud Jefferson School
Houses. pray you 20 receive my beat wish
80 for the success II the system Of public
schools ia this city, aud the Assurance Of the
high estimation in which | hold the lsbors Of
the BoaTj OF Education.
Very Respectfully.
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sell,ng on. or, or,

rINHE remainder % the stuck u kscb Paris BeanesE
Il and Millinery Goods, al sie New Fofk Emporium
Will be sald wiEhia this month al great sscrtiee
without regard 10 cost OF aEy other consideration
Exchange money taken at 30 cents on thc duiizrs
laneI4
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Notice of Dissolution.

GET THE BEST.
THE GENUINE ANBisUTN Pk--lis, Premium Picture
LIS beyulsd snil slrsas tiir Ds style u likeness
yet introduced, anl stands without . rival:
Time cannot clisage them,
Light ctnisag tadg them,
nampnrSs cannot nloaia them,
Dust reach thom,
Rust cannot corrodc them.
Made as heretofore by i.ARCUMBE, Corner Of Cherry
and Union Streets and put up tiptoP style Al E4s.
prices
ss- Made other rooms in Nashville
ian2A-u
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LIN COAN AOU Sc,
TULLAHOMA, TENN.
10 r. MITH Rc0nriefNc

HAVING taken charge of the above Hotel, will en-
Il deavOr 10 please all who may favor me with
call OF my friends and the citizens of Nashville and
Davidson county, would solicit patronage. My table
will at all times be provided with the best the country
affords and every will be taken to please all.
There is a good Livery Stable contiguous TO this
house, and the Fayetteville Mulberry and Lynchburg
Mail and Passenger Coach leaves this Hotel every Mon
day, Wednesday and Friday for the above places, at
l u O'Clock, p NJ, and returning every Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday IL O'Clock, A. NJ. making
connections with the Nashville and Chattanooga and
McMinnville and Manchester Mail Trains.
TulahOma, August Is, 1857. UAA
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nURlee nepots are N readiness, and earnest
" ~ reeacst all who stsA q buy Ios asFRg the
~ uniform Prise, 70 call aud supply themselves
with trkets aad REGISTER teir reEelzF Eal-
rons-thereby advances ias artists u Ihs
izttsF part u the scassa.
Our oces are Cherry street. next deer 10 the BANK
Of Tennessee a HardcAslie's, tfozi strssi, and
Garner of chareh asa Vas streets.
c. T. II. MARTIN,
aDreo-1f I'D LAWRENCE
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r Reduction.
CLASSIFICATION ON TIE ABOVE ROUTES

CLASSIFICATION ON THE ABOVE ROUTES
First Class.
Piano Fortes, Books. Stationery Boots Shoes IL
quors, Oils, &c, IN bottles; Camphene aud Spirits Tur-
pentine IN barrels; Carpetng, China Glss and Glass
ware, in cases Clocks, Confectoneres Cotton Cards.
Cutlery, in cases, casks, and boxes: Dry Goods in
boxes and bales; Drugs Fruit Trees and ShrubbeTv
Furs Garden Seeds, Looking G lasses and Ioo,-inc
Glass plates, (at owners rsk) Oysters in cans and
Jars; Saddlery, Tin and Britannia Ware; Teas and
Spices.
Second Class.
Hardware, Except such specified in First and
Third elasses,) Coffee Mills, Machinery: Foreign Ii
quors, in barrels and Pipes Tobacco in boxes Ieah-
er, IN rolls and boxes; Oils barrels and casks.
Crockery and Queensware, in and casks; Rice
Whiting, Plaster, Sheet Brass and Copper.
Third Class.
Axes, Shovels, Spades, sad-Irons Zinc and Tin in
pigs, Tin Plate, Anvs Vices. casks Of Chains Hoes
Manila and Cotton Cordage, Coffee Heavy Castings
Mill Gearing, Carriage Springs and ANles Railroad
Wheels and Axes Chairs Spikes, and Rosn in bbls
Special Rates.
Furniture and Carriages boxed, and other light ar
uces not enumerated; also, CarhOys Of Acids or 9th
er Chemicals, will be charged by actual weight al
double First Glass rates.
Or No charge for drayage, wharfage or forward
ing The above rates cover all expenses from New
81 Stevenson and all stations on Nashville and
Chattanooga Road west Stevenson entitled 10 above
rates.
Insurance.
by the above Lines - per cent. less than by Pitts
burg, Wheeling, Parkersburg and the Ohio River
making difference Of 60 TO IS cents per 100 pounds
on dry goods.
NJ Road will not be responsible for any damages
occurring AT sea
Goods shipped via Savannah should be consigned 10
Agent Central Railroad, Savannah Ga.
Goods shipped via Char eston should be consigned To
Agent South Caro- ina Railroad, Charleston.
CHARLES W. ANDERSON,
Jylo-u General Agent.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-09-14

~ Referring 10 the above notice, take great
pleasure IN Recommending 70 my friends my late as
snclate In business, Mr. b, IAnier, as gentleman
every way worthy VI their Continued patronage.
March IS, 1855 GEO MlxfII-
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Notice of Dissolution.

rfNHE partnership existing between b. LANiER &
l. oko AlkEii,, undcr the style OF u. LASIER 4
Co.. = this day dissolved b. l.lner having pafchas
Cd Geo. Aize!s entire Interest ia thr late tFn alone
authorized to settle ap The sAnie. 81 LANIEh-
Mar Is, 1855 GEO. ATzE1I-
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-09-14
Stoues, Gin ll)ars, etr.

For wood. fcu- A:zes--the best Cooking Stove in
usewIIl last with care from fifteen eighteen years
and cook with greater convenience and in less time
than any Cast-iron Stove have also just received
the following:
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-09-14
FURNITURE WARE ROOMS,
No.sI4, COLLEGE STREET.
PATTERSON 4 FREEMAN.

Have now 10 store, and are constantly receiy ing.
Tine Flni.nt NJ all Kinds oi CAIiINkT FUR
NlrURk, which they are determined 10 sell as how a.
any other house IA the city al tia
and hnlsh. tine Of the urm has just returned irOm
tie est where he personally selected the stock
which II all OF kEosNT MANUFACTURES and I.sTr~f
STaLks. Our stuck CONSISTS IA part u Rosewood aaa
Mahogany farior kaTnitgre, some VI which = very
nne Together with Chamber Setgs, Book Cases Ward
robes. Reclining Chairs. Lounges. sofas, Easy Chars
Preach 3easse4ds, Music stsnds, Mahogany Chairs
Dressing Bureaus Extension Tables ETC., etc., and
cos,.tlutc sssor trnens OF ali kinds OF
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-09-14

LEATHER Betting.
5000 Twelve on %d h s1s n eR 9m % t to
strong Lace Leather; to all Of which invite the
tention of all planters and machinest TO the above
articles, which Will be sold the best for cash
at Nos SO and SO, corner of Broadway and College
streets.
mar Is B. R. CUTTER.
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Transportation.
Tennessee 4 Alabama Railroad.
CHANGE OF SCHEDULE.

0N and after "Wednesday, August 18th, 1855, the
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Sole heather Trunks and Ialices
nusinesS Change

CUccFEnIsG y C. GA.rssa Ia ne lssnbcs trade
- ~iA contlnae the business lie old staad NO.
III Broadway where wtsl be pleased 10 meet al
the patrons a my predecessor and Eaany olhers
a. may fasar with q cali
have several ansiis cattiag faoplsr aud Cedar
lafneer, besides large surfiy ~ Write sad yeilus
pE1cee.
Having purchased the baaks and aeeennss e The
cld arm Al Uho are asaro Of their indebtedness "a
Piease come forsard aad settle BY the hFss u Sep
temeess o. sn Pat their zceouats With ofscsf
Cor ceilecton.
Having determinet O. adhere riridv 10 the Cash
syFtem, al orders mes. be sccoufs.niod ssilh tl.s
money o. be TeBertsa-
aas,t-t J. T. pARpES.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-09-14
w. ". CNHIADS A. CO.'S
PATEN
Elastic Fire and Water Proof
CEMENT ROOFING.

VNHE undersigned purchased the State Right for
Il tennessee Of the above patent about one year
ago and has since introducedit extensively In various
portions OF the state, asks now the attention OF build
ers and the public generally, examine it, superior
ity other modes al Roofing.
The material forms a hard and smooth surface II
is impervous TO water, elastic aud flexible; It will
perfectly resist any ordinary exposure to Ore; Is
cheaper than any roof Of the old style, and
is question IL n the best thing
painting OF old leaky TIN roofs.
Hs The Cement will be furnished To those st dis
lance with directions for using.
aS- COUNTY RIGHTS FOR SALE
So Orders sent 10 the undersigDcd, through the
Post Office will be promptly attended "a.
would respectfully refer 10 the following gentle
men for " hum have covered buildings with the &c
ment, and many others whose names are not here
AKcIuTKons AsD MASTER MECHANICS or NASHVILLE
MAJ. A. HERMAN.
Messrs. HUGHES X SMITH,
COLEMAN & SPAIN.
WI STOCKEII.,
Mr.. Il. NJ AkEh0YD,
WARREN 4 MOORE,
HOUGH MCCULLOUGH,
J. Il, MCCAIN,
Rev. G. u. ELLIOTT,
d. ,. wILKlN,
4. J. MEIGS,
ENOCH ENSLEY,
SLAUGHTER * HEREFORD,
W H. sHArARh,
n. WILLARD,
4. v. :. LISlri.EY, e..l.
Gen. WASH. BAERVw,
". 81. GOi.I'uN a 90
JAS Il. hk-NLtSlCh,
Rector p. e. Smith, Columbia
MAJ. A. J. DoNE1soN, DavElsOu eoaniys
Col A J. POLK, haury county.
e. The Nashville 4 Ch@tsAnooga Railroad ccmpa-
ny adopted this Cunent FOR ths covering Of their
cars and other work.
as- Certificates and testimonials from Cincinnati
anu elsewhere, where The Cement has been general
several years, can be exhibited.
II undersigned has be.n nEage y4rtous modes
u c meat rooag for many years and HatieFs himself
thai lac ga'vd sose eKI-rtebee aud knoeEiaisse
during thai tiins-
! ia4ys made arrangements Ia receive superior
iIEortssi II Roonug Felt fFOu Eoxlsros El.O
Tnsss New York.
Samples of RoOfng 10 be seen at once,
j. I. NAfRCRsT,
Once No. IS DeaaeFics street
m4yi6-sm NAsacILIk. TKxx
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-07-16
NEWSPAPER CHANGE,

The Pitlsburg Union has been sold by its pro-
prictors, MEssRs. JNo Fl. BAILEY & Co, 10 MP.
JNo. B. KuNNEDY, late OF the Pittsburg Chroni-
acie, who has converted it into a penny sheet
called the True Press. The Union has been
an able and fearless champion Of Democratic
principles, and We are sorry 10 lose it from our
table. Its successor, the True Press, is conduct
ed with much ability and gives promise of a
high degree Of excellence. We did not receive
the number containing The editors salutatory,
and, therefore, cannot speak as 10 his political
predictions. We are under the impression.
however, that the paper is to be independent in
politics. We note, with pleasure, that consid-
cradle space given TO anti-Pennsylvana Rail-
road articles and 10 the illumination of that mink
Of political humbugs, Gen. J. x. MooRHrAp
the Black Republican nominee for Congress in
the Pittsburg district.
BY the sale and transmutation of the Union.
the Post remains The only Democratic news
paper in Pittsburg. The Democracy Of West
ern Pennsylvania, should now rally to the sup
port OF the 'old Posi,'' with that unanimity
which its well-tried fidelity to the party, de-
serves.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-07-16
ANOTHER CHANGE.

oThe qualified voters of Bedford County,
who are opposed 20 the policy and practices
of the present National Administration" are
called upon by the Chairman of ''ihe County
Committee l,c&at County Committee TO
elect delegates 10 County Convention.-
What can this call mean? It is not directed
to any political organizaton-it does not even
mention The parties which the Democracy have
lately batled whit is addressed neither TO
Americans, nor Republicans and does not even
recognize these as living organizations. Why
is this Has the great and terrible "American
Republican" party already given up the ghost !
Is the Straight American party unworthy to
be addressed by name! Or, is il because it
was feared that if the call We're made TO any
one, or all, Of these parties that the AmaIgama-
ton would be troublesome TO form
The fact is the Opposition want new name
badly, and they are just now rummaging their
dictionaries to find one. We suggested some
weeks ago that they should adopt the title OF
",Nuiatfo Pa,ty," anG we have no doubt that
illF N-iid4EUdH OF ''iit-- -JuLlA ApitiHlittFFs
now holding our suggestion under aivisement
II he is man of taste and has any idea OF the
''eternal fitness oflhings," he will most assured
Iy accept Tie name we propose.
When political parties are compelled tc
change their names thus frequently, have We
nol good cause TO suspect something rotten
in their 'Denmark % The thief, the lorger
the murderer, as he fees from place 10 place,
to hide himself from The outraged law, changes
his ma me and endeavors to move unsupported
through the world by the aid Of his hundred
aliases. So with the Opposition. They are so
fearful of being detected in their hypocritical
| trickery, that they assume different tile near
ly every year. Therefore, let men who re-
spect themselves, at once cut loose from such
an organization and enlist under The broad folds
of that flag which since the days of the immor-
tal Jefferson, has been inscribed with no other
name than the eternal and inefaceable watch
word, DEMOCRACY
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-07-16
SOMERSET COUNTY.

The Democrats of Somerset county, held their
County Convention on Monday, the 9th inst,
and placed in nomination an excellent and
popular ticket. DAVID Hay, ESQ, was unani-
mously recommended for denomination for
Assembly and the nomination of GENERAL
Burns, by Bedford county, fully concurred in.
We assure our Somerset friends that they could
not have pleased the Democracy of Bedford
county better than they have in presenting MR.
Hay for reelection. He is popular, and deser-
vedly so, with the masses in this county. His
uniform opposition TO the incrsase ofthe expen-
ses of the Commonwealth his vote against the
purchase Of the Executive Mansion-his manly
in short, his whole legislative career-meet
with the warm approval, and have won for him
the high esteem, Of the tax-paying citizens of
Bedford county. With Burns and Hay, should
they receive the endorsement of the District
Conference, we shall be able to give the
mongrels such drubbing as they will not for
get for years to come.
The Somerset Convention also instructed for
JUDGE KmmELL, for Congress Should the
Judge receive the nomination ofthe Conference.
the eighteenth district will be redeemed beyond
doubt
The remainder Of the County Ticket is as
follows
Sherif-James H. Benlord.
Coroner-John B. Richardson.
Commlssoner-D Daniel Gaumer.
Poor Drector-simon Cborpenning.
Audior-Aeyandpr Hoffman
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For the Bedford Gazette.
II started and could not St0p."

81 started, and could not stop" said little
child, as he came, painting and almost breath
less, into his mothers cottage. The parent ga
zed on the artess child with pride and Joy but
the smile quickly passed away, and shadow
Of thought overspread her countenance, as she
held his tiny hand in her own.
She felt that hers was the high and holy
duty, TO guide his footsteps in the path of vlr-
Tue that many unseen snares were before him,
and that he might in the bloom of youth, COM
mence TO tread the path OF vice and never stop.
Oh how many utter these WORDS, when they
find that their course of folly, has led them to
the brink of destruction
81 started to tread the downward path 10 ru-
in, and could not STOP" exclaimed the young
man, as he was whirled around in the oiddv
whirlpool, whose circling waves were
fast engulflng him. II started and could
not STOP" said the wretch, whose hands were
stepped in the blood Of his victim, when his life
was required 10 pay the forfeit for his course Of