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Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1858-12-23

INSTABILITY OF HUMAN GRASDEUR.
The instability of human grandeur
receives no more striking illustration
than is afforded by the overthrow Of
the great monarch which ruled in Asia
before the Christian era. Inheritors
Of the old glories of the Assyrian and
Babylonian empires, the Persian power
spread It's dominion from the isles OF
Greece to the table-land of Thibet-
from the Caspian sea to the confines
of India. The ruins Of ancient Perse-
polls tell of the splendor and the pow
er Of the Magian princes. The re-
mains Of mighty causeways. cut step
by step on the Bakhtyari mountains.
which divide the valley Of the Tigris
from the plains of Ispahan, and from
the natural defense on that side OF the
modern Moslem empire Of Persia, tell
of the passage of myriads Of busy
feet. and the march of heavy bodies OF
soldiery in ancient times. where now
even the caravanserai dare not pass,
and the wild robbers OF the hills gain
precarious subsistence by plundering
ihc plains. and by tending cattle.
which form their only wealth. In
short. here is country. once the most
powerful. groaning under fanatic:snd
despotic rulers. while the few descen-
dsnts of the proud ancient race are
sunk into insigni6cance.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1858-12-23
AN IDEA ABOUT FoRruSE BuILprS,

AN IDEA ABOUT FORTUNE BUILDING.
"A sudden accession of unexpected
wealth is Just as likely to make a mig
gard as q .penithrift. 1t is the first
step that counts in boarding; the diff
ficulty is to make a beginning worthy
of your future efforts to increase it
What can a person do with few dol
lars? tits too little to invest in stocks.
or buy a house; it is even dangerous
to keep in your house; you must spend
it in your own defense. Such is our
treatment of small sums. large ones
seldom pay us visit, and the conse-
quence is that few people in common
life save money. Let foundation be
once laid. and we feel such pride and
pleasure in building up our fortune
that we rarely abandon the enterprise
Few who have felt the difficulty of ac-
quiring. and the qualification of pos,
sessing property. ever fall into extrav-
agance. This is the great merit o.
the Saving Banks; they form = nucleu,
for the humblest ambition, and ars
sure to become powerful stinulants o
frugal and moral habits.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1858-12-23

y PLUcKY PETACHER.-A Method
list preacher we'll known for his un-
promising hostility to all Intoxicating
drinks, had made an appointment to
preach in a neighborhood notorious for
its intempcrance. 1t was generally
undelstood that his remarks were
chiefly to be directed against the be-
setting sin of the district in which he
was to preach, and several noted bull
lies had given out that they intended
to whip him if he touched on what
they meant should be forbidden ground.
The day appointed for the preaching
arrived and the preacher appeared on
The stand. a large number of his
friends from adjacent districts hearing
of threats against him, had come to
the meeting in order, if necessary,
to protect him from violence, but
the preacher had no intentions
that any of his friends should fight
on his account; he was able to do his
own fighting. Accordingly, on noun
ting the stand, he had thrown off his
coat and vest and rolled up his shirt
sleeves, displaying the arm and chest
of Hercules. lie said lie had heard
there were several men present who
had threatene to whip him; that he
had many friends present who were
able and willing to protect him. He
said that he did not like fighting, but
if there must be fighting on his ac-
count he would rathe do it himself
than have his friends fight for him;
and that as he did not wish the servi-
ces interrupted. he would prefer that
it should take place before the meeting
was opened. And therefore," said
he, ''if there is any man here who
thinks he can whip me aud intends to
try it, if he will have the goodness to
step forward, will flax him out with
as much ease as | now lift brother
Smith," saying which he seized a
preacher who stood by his side, and
who was q small sized man, by the
waist band of the breeches, and lifting
him from the ground, held him out at
arms length with one hand. This ex'
hibition Of physical strength prevented
any demonstration on the part of hi,
enemies, and the meeting proceeded
without interruption.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1858-12-23

The autumn sun y shining,
GRAY INST. are on the hill:
A ru-s.t tint is on the leaves,
But flowers are blooming still,
Still bright in wood and meadow:
On moor.ands dry and brown:
Bv little streams: by rivers broad;
On every breezy down
The little flowers are smiling,
With chilly dew drops wet,
Are saving with spirit voice
We have not yanish'd vet.
No. though the spring be over;
Though summers strength be gone;
Though autumn's wealth be garner d,
And winter cometh on;
Still we have not departed,
I'VE linser 20 the last,
And even ON early winters brown
\ cheer ". riy will cast
60 forth. then Youths and maidens,
BE jpylui whilst We may;
Go forth. then, child and mother,
And to.l:ng m.n grown gray.
Go forth, though ye be humble.
And wan with toll and care;
There are M fields so barren,
But some flower il there.
Flowers spring up by the highway
Which busy feet have trod;
They rise up in the drcariest wood;
They gem the dullest sod,
They need 10 learned gardeners
To nurture them with care;
They Only ueed the d,ws OF earth,
The sunshine, and the air.
And for earth's lowly children,
For loving hearts and good,
They srrns ap all around us,
They viii n.t be subdued.
Thank G. ,d when forth from Eden
The weeping pair w,re driven.
That unto earth, though cursed W I'll thorn
The lite fiOweers were given.
That Eve. when looking downward.
To lacc her God afraid
Beheld the scented violet.
The primrose in the shade.
Thank God. that with the thistle
That sprung up in his toll,
The weary worker, Adam,
Saw roses g,m the soil.
And still for anxious workers,
For hearts Will, anguish full,
Life, even on itS drcariest paths,
Has flowers for t,:om to cull .
i Mary Hewitt.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1858-12-23
From the Christian Inquirer.
The Upper Ten.


Call not the elite the upper ten.
Those idlers, cumbering the soil:
Those heartless, selfish drohes OF men
Who fattcn on another's toll.
He who in idolence and sloth
His Heaven entrusted powers can waste,
And, in his fruitiess being, doth
Not feel dishonored and disgraced-
Whate'er his titles, e'er his birth,
Though boundless his possessions be,
Is of the lowest dregs of earth,
The meanest of humanity.
Thou pampered son Of wealth and pride,
Who m sk'st thy home in marble hall,
And hast an hundred at thy side,
Obedient to thy every call,
Tnink'st thou that when thy aimless race
Upon the earth thou shalt have run,
Heaven holds for thee a higher place
Than the poor slave thou frownest on!
Yon toil-wor man who bears the hod,
Whom no one envies, no one fears,
l. true, nob.er, nearer God,
Than thou for whom the pile he rears.
Thou champion of an hundred fights.
In lust OF power and glory fought,
Where hum IN feelings, human rights,
We're trampcd to the earth as naught,
The blood stained wreath that binds thy
brow
To thee shall be crown of fire,
Meath which thy guilty soul shall bow,
Pursued by fears and tortures dire.
One sturdy arm that tills the soil,
Or bids the echo;ng anvil ring,
Wins trophies wcrt.li,r than the spoil
A thousand numbering champions bring.
He who with fearless. faithful heart,
However low his station be,
Acts in his sphere a mlnly part,
Is OF the true nobility.
The upper ten, the upper ten.
The noble, generous, and true,
Are those who for their fellow men
Gaints fraud and falsehood dare and do7
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1858-12-23

fS- All the best things of this
world were not to be produced BY any
one age for itself alone; it was the
duty of ages successive to be contin-
ually rolling great white SNOWFALL.
that should gather on the Alps Of
humanity larger aud larger. Nearly
every great race had produced at its
central period some peculiar and pre-
cious character Of art, unattainalle by
any other race at any other time; and
the intention Of Providence clearly
was. that all should grow into one
mighty temple. the rough stones and
the smooth finding their proper places.
and the whole rising day by day. in
higher and richer pinnaclss towards
heaven.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1858-12-23

Ef- \ little urchin in the Sunday
school at C was asked, few
Sundays ago, "what our Saviour said
when he knew Judas had betrayed
him." The urchin scratched his head
few moments and grayely answered:
Eternal vigilance is the price Of lib
crty.' A fair comment upon the fol-
ly of melting infantile minds with
theological theories.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1858-12-23
THURSDAY. DECEMBER %, 1853.

6A i's' wv waves VI eacots ohi
telling the child to take the bread
home to her mother. she turned to 90
and buy the rcticsle. But Eta was
not happy although she had helped
the child, for there seemed to be a
continual ringing in her ears. which
seemed to shape itself in these words:
Eta! Ettal are you doing right"
Eta had arrived at the steps Of the
store when she reflected. Il have given
her bread to eat. what more can do!''
But the voice cried louder than before,
Eta. Eta, are you doing right?"
1t was a moment of temptation to
poor Etta-for there, in the show
window before her. hung the tempting
treasure-when there arose before her
mind the poor woman with her three
children, suffering for the want Of her
money. 1t was too much for Eta; SO
she sprang off Of the steps, and run.
ming down the avenue to Plain-street,
went to the door of the house where
the poor woman stood, and holding
out the money to her. said. "Here,
my good woman, take this; it will do
you more good than it will me. for ]
can neither keep nor spend it and
know you are here suffering for the
want of it; SO please take it for my
sake"
God bless you, my dear child, "
said the old woman, taking the money
offered her, "are you the little girl that
sent me the bread?"
eyes, ma a'am," she replied.
Come in, then, dear child, and rest
yourself before you 60"
mo, no." said Eta, Il must 90
home for my aunt told me / must not
be gone long; so good bye, | will come
and see you some other time; and Eta
ran Of as happy As a lark. On her
way home she was obliged to pass the
store where she saw the reticule. and
as she passed by feeling of regret
filled her mind, but the thought Of the
widow she relieved reconciled her, and
she bounded home quite as happy. and
| have no doubt much happier than il
she had bought what she intended.
When Eta went into her aunt's
room, she asked her if she had bought
the reticule.
NO." said she, Il thought l would
not"
"And in what way did you spend
your money. my child? l hope not in
cakes and candies"
"Oh. aunty." said Eta. "instead oi
spending it for such things. | met a
poor little girl who had lost her
money. She was going to buy bread
and she said it was all her mother had
so ! took her to the bakers and
bought two loaves for her, and car
ried what was left Of the money to hsr
mother"
"And now, Eta, do you not fee
much happier than if you had bought
the reticule"
Yes, aunty. I think / do, and ]
shall ne cr spend my money in cakes
and candies again"
"No, Eta. hope you never will
but run and dress, for the carriage will
soon be here, and uncle does not liks
to be kept waiting"
Yes" said Eta, and she ran off.
After long and pleasant ride. they
arrived home at about eight o'clock in
the evening. and after she had eater
her tea, Eta went to bed, and, as sh,
said the next morning. she never haC
slept so sweetly before.
Etta's aunt told Mr.. Lee what sh'
had done with her money. and as soor
as he heard it he resolved to increas,
her allowance, and ever after Eta wa
known to be faithful friend to th'
poor. ELLA.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1858-12-23

ET a little boy, on waking in tho
morning. was introduced to q new
conner in the shape Of baby sister,
After glancing first at the baby and
at its sick mother. the little fellow
suddenly turned to his father and said:
"Pa. | should have thought you
would have known better than to
bring this baby here when mother was
so sick and unable to take care of it."
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1858-12-23
From the Christian Inquirer.
The Temptation.

Eta Lee was the only daughter of
wealthy merchant, who died and
left her an orphan when she was about
twelve years old, and placed her under
he care of his brother who was very
indulrcnt to her; and he allowed her
two shillings week, TO spend as she
thought proper. This money she
generally spent in cakes and candies.
which she divided among her school
mates; and they in return divided
theirs with her, for they all loved her
very much.
One dav her aunt sent her on an
errand, and in the store where she
obtained the article for which she was
sent, she saw very pretty little
reticule that she wanted, and, on
pricing it, found she had not sufficient
money to purchase it, but by saving
her money, that, in week or so, she
would have enough; so she resolved
not to spend it till she had enough to
buy the reticule she so much wanted.
When she arrived homo she told
her aunt about it, who said she
thought she did very right, and Eta,
having the approval Of her aunt, felt
very happy.
The week seemed longer than
usual to Eta, as she was impatient
for her weekly allowance; but at last
the long wished for day arrived when
she was to obtain her treasure.
Monday morning, when Etta's
uncle came down stairs and handed
her two shillings, she cried for joy, and
said, "Oh, uncle, how kind you are to
give me my money this morning, in
stead of tomorrow. for now | can 60
out after school and get the reticule!'
YES" said her uncle, "but come,
eat your breakfast, and 20 to school
and perhaps will take you out to
ride with us this afternoon, if you DO
not miss your lessons"
When she came home from school
she asked her aunt if she would please
to give her her money-for her aunt
always kept it for her, so she would
not lose it. She gave it to her. and
told her to come right home as soon
as she had made her purchase. so as
not to keep the carriage waiting; and,
taking the money. Eta ran off with a
light and happy heart.
AS she was running along. singing,
she met little girl looking around
her as If she had lost something. and
crying bitterly. Eta was touched,
and, being an affcctionatc child. step
ped mp 10 her and inquired the cause
Of her sorrow. The child. looking NJ
in Etta's face. told her that her mother
had sent her to get some bread. and
she had lost the money; and she was
CRYING because it was ali her mother
had; and she burst into fresh food o
tears. Eta thought moment. amt
looking up. inquired where she lived
Il i've" said she, "on Plain street
third house from the corner Of New
avenue"
Eta perceived that she had
shilling more than she needed to bu,
the reticule; so she said TO the little
girl, Never mind the money yo'
have lost, but come with me and
will give you some more"
The child. looking up at Eta. said
"Oh, thank you. thank you. an'
followed her to the bakers, wher'
Eta obtained . couple OF loaves o
bread. and. giving them to the child
! said to herself, "What else can d.
for her." and thinking Of the money
she had in her pocket. resolved to Civ
; that to her, also; but remembering tn
x. .:.,,r. .ha v.s co;no 10 buv
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1858-12-23

TT The doctors fee in New Or
leans for a yellow fever case i. one
hundred dollars, more or less, kill or
cure. II taken in season the doctors
attention is not required after ths 4th
day. One, two and three thousand
dollars a week is no uncommon
amount of fees for good yellow fever
physician.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1858-12-23
E- The Legislature of Minnesota

EE The Legislature of Minnesota
has passed law exenpting a home
stead of so acres from levy for debt
incurred. 1t also exempts $500 worth
Of household funiture-s300 Of
stock and utensils-s400 worth of
tools--ihe library Of a professional
man, and provisions enough to last
the family one year.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1858-12-23
fIA friend +,

fI \ friend of ours thus culogizes
his musical attainments,-"I know
two tunes. The ONE is Aud Lang
Syne.' aud the other isn't. ] always
sing the latter"
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1858-12-23

TT a model young lady just grad
uatcd from a certain distant Academy.
remarked, Il cannot deceive how the
young gentleman Of Pamela can drink
to such recess when they know il Is SO
conjurious to their institutions"
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1858-12-23

kr My boy. what does your
mother do for a living." was asked Of
! little bare-footed urchin. "She
ats cold victuals, sir"
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1858-12-23
SD DEN TIS1RY @zs
r. w. FOSDlCK.

ID ESPECTFULLY announces To the
IL, Ladies and Gentlemen of Winchester
and vicinity, that he has Located in the place
and opened an Office in Monks building.
above Hiatt's Store, on Franklin street,
where he may be consulted for all oper-
ations on the Teeth, such as Cleaning.
Filling and Extracting. Also, inserting Ar
tificial Teeth on Gold, Silver, Platina or
Gutta Percha, in any number required from
one TO an entire set, complete, in the most
approved style. Correcting irregularities in
Children's teeth. Particular attention will
be paid to all diseases of the mouth. Al
operations warranted. Chioroform admins
led when necessary. Examinations and
advice given free of charge. Mr.. Fosdics
will call at private residences by request
Having had some ten years practice III Den
tstry, he feels confident in assuring the
public that he is enabled to give entire sat
isiaction in all respects. feb %, 1885.
N. B.-Office hours from s o'clock "A. vi.
to o'clock z. VI. of each day.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1858-12-23

Hg The woman who never inter
fered with her husbands affairs arrived
in town the other day. She is a
widow.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1858-12-23

EJ Why can't the captain Of 4
vessel keep a memorandum Of the
weight Of his anchor, instead Of weigh
ing.it every time he leaves portr
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1858-12-23

1 The Rothschilds have bought
an Austrian railroad for $50. 900. 900
flerins.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1858-12-23

MAKE A BEersSiSo.-Remember. in
all things. that if you do not begin
Won will never come to an end. The
first weed pulled up in garden. the
first seed set in the ground. the first
shilling put in the savings bank. and
the first mile travelled on . journey. are
all important things; they make q
beginning. and thereby hope. pro-
mise, q pledge. an assurance, that you
are in earnest with what 1pu have un-
dertaken. How many spssr., idle.
erring. hesitating outcast Is f,osv creep
ing and crawling his way through fhe
world. who might have held up his
head and prespered. II. instead Of put
ting off his resolutions of industry and
amendment, he had made beginning.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1858-12-23

fEA Southern gentleman has
offered . premium Of $500 for the beat
essay on Religion in the Family.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1858-12-23

N The wharves Of New Orleans
rent annually for one millions dollars.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1858-12-23
8uslntss 4irtttorp.


Gl - - -
Trains running on the Indianapolis, Plttsbure
and Cleveland Rail Road Passing Win
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1858-12-23

N Persons in England who leave
railroads cars while trains are in
motion. are subjected to legal ben
slties.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1858-12-23
VOL. 1.-NO. 81

YoUss MAJ. done Be- . loafer: don't
call yourself losfsr; don't keep loaf
ere company. don't hang shout loating
places. Better work hard for evey-
thing and board yourself than sit q
round day after day. or stand at cor
ers with your hands in your pockets.
Better for your own prospects. Bss,le
about you mean to have anything to
hustle about fer. Many . physician
has obtained q real patient by riding
hard to attend to an imaginary one.
a quire of blank paper tied up with
red tape and carried undr lawyers
arm may procure him his first case
and make his fortune. Such is tho
world-to him that hath shall be
given. Quit droning and complain
ing. keep busy and mind your chances.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1858-12-23
II II 6.AORRICyg

u. B. GOODRICH,
attorney and Counsellor at Lar.
Office I'D Stairs in the New Jail,
Viii promptly attend to all business en-
trusted TO bis care Especial attention CIV
IN to the securing and collection of claims.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1858-12-23
John ID. Crowley, NJ. D.,

Can be found AZ present az his residence on
Franklin street, West Of the Public Square.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1858-12-23

~ Fifty years ago the first fire
company was formed at Cincinnati.