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Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-03-03

GEOLOGICAL AGE or THE DIAMOND.
The discovery of diamonds in Russia.
far from the tropical region, has excl
ted much interest among geologists.
In the detritus, or the banks Of the
Adolfskoi, no fewer than forty dia-
monds have been found in the gold al
luviuIn, only twenty feet above the
stratum in which the remains of NAM
moths and rhinoceroSes are found.
Hence Humboldt has concluded that
the formation Of gold veins. and con-
sequcatly of diamonds. is comparative
ly of recent date, and scarcely anterior
to the destruction of the mammoths.
sir Roderick Murchison and Mr.. Vern-
ueuii have been led to the same con-
clusion by different Arguments.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-03-03

the bread Of man sent 10 him aroth-
er year. Such thoughts as these are
as little windows. through which we
gaze into the interior Of the depths Of
Martin Luther's soul, and see visible.
across Its tempests and clouds, whole
heaven OF light and love. He might
have painted-he might have sung
could have been beautiful like Raphael.
great like Michael Angelo.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-03-03

EF In village school, recently,
when the scholars were parsing, the
word waif occurred in the sentence.
The youngest who was up-a brigh;
eyed little fellow-puzzled over the
word for few minutes, and then, as
a bright idea struck him, he berst out
with:
II can conjagate it. Positive wsif.
comparative wafer, superlative sealing
wax"
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-03-03

you must not go out once more this
cold night"
"But, pussy. must go and help
your brother; it will take him an hour
and half to do it all, and then he
will be too late, you know"
"Oh. no, it won't, father, only take
him fifteen minutes"
mot to pump the water, and"
1.-The water is pumped" and she
gave her father kiss.
"And feed the sheep"
1.-The sheep are fed;" another kiss.
"And throw down the hay for the
horses"
1.-The hay is down." and father gave
Maggie kiss.
"And feed the pigs"
1.-THE pigs are fed, and the oats are
in the trough for Ned and Bill; so now,
dear father, let Tom do the rest"
"Hurrahl hurrab!" shouted Tom
again. GA perfect Tom boy our
Maggie isl'
GA perfect Toms boy, more like, "
answered Maggie. with pouting lip.
''But did not do it for you;, i did it
so that papa would not have to go out
in the cold any more; and / wonder if
girls who have feet and hands can't
do good things just as well as boys,
and not be called Tom boys either!'
you're worth half dozen boys,
Maggie; and when l sell my rabbit
skins, l will get you the prettiest fur
tippet in town, as white as snow
And away went Tom to the barn,
whistling as happy as a king, while
Mr.. Harlow drew his little daughter
nearer to him and rested his white
hairs against her quick beating heart,
as she stood by his side. He did not
speak, but Maggie knew he was happy
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-03-03

to support town paper. they ought
to have voice in determining what
it shall contain; so you see. my city
friends. that besides your trials and
privations, your country brethren are
partially slaves, not belonging to them
selves, but being the property of their
subscribers Printers News Letter.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-03-03

~ A distinguished divine, on a
certain occasion, while preaching with
his usual eloquence and power, said:
Brethren, i sometimes illustrate my
subject IN this manner and putting
his handkerchief to his nose, blew a
blast loud enough to awake the seven
sleepers.' That was not the intended
illustration. bat some of his hearers
thoght IL was
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-03-03

might have seen and understood. In
summer, the rays of the sun at rising
and setting fall on the north sides Of
objects, but at noon on the south sides;
and as this is found TO he true for all
points In the northern zones, it can
result only from a spherical form Of
the earth. Andwere the apparent
motion of the sun its own absolute
motion, it is evident that trail Of
light must follow this its course; and
hence is seen how destitute of obServa-
ton and reflection ages of men must
have been.
But, though scientific investigation
has settled this question, we can not
yet infer that this unreaecting pro-
pensity is annihilated from among men
even from professors of science
and the example we have given serves
to show the natural dullness of com
munity at large, and the superiority in
knowledge one may obtain over com
munity.
Now the knowledge one acquires
through his own observation and re-
Election is his own, for which he is in
debted to no other; and if he must de-
pend on the testimony of others for
acquaintance of facts his opportunity
has not enabled hi'a to observe, he has
still his own reflections on these facts.
In reflection he may also be aided by
examining the deductions of others;
but sometimes he will dissent from
such deductions, percciving that the
conclusions are drawn from msound
premises.
But in all reasoning we must take
care to reason fairly, having laid aside
all pre- conceived opinions-and to be
the better enabled SO to do, some study
of logic may be recommended. Math-
ematical studies are also good dis
ciplin Of the reasoning faculties; and
mathematical knowledge is a requisite
into the wide field of natural history
We say-Think on no uselets subject
but let it not be inferred that any
knowledge is useles. In the pursuit o.
knowledge, some branches reqvire at
tention previous to others; and it Is
only by an ascent of successive steps
that the temple of science can b,
reached; and let there be no fear of as.
cending too high, nor of reaching q
platform too broad.
Have no fear of knowing too much
No law at this time aud place forbid:
the acquisition of any branch o.
knowledge; neither have you the pop
ular prejudices to encounter which ex
listed when Twas young. Your access
to good books is also much greater
than was mine, and to the conversation
and advice of learned men.
Improve your opportunity; yet neg
lect not the necessary business of time
Mental economy will advance us il
rectitude and knowledge, without sucl
neglect; and we shall thereby attain
not only better ability in such busi
ness, but an ability for more EXTENSIVE
and useful business. Only be diligen
in thought and deed. TO such as hav'
not teaching at home, some devotion
to schooling is necessary; but | hav'
never known good scholar who hs'
devoted all his days to schools.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-03-03

ES- Tommy. my son, said fond
on her return from a journey,
have you said your prayers night and
Yes was the reply; that
is. every night; but any smart boy can
take care of himself in the day time
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-03-03
PICTURE III.

"Susie, lay by that Ledger, and go
out and bring in some chips, to start
up the fire.
Goodness! gracious! body can't
read minute without being told to
do something or another
"Why, Susie, you've been reading
an hour"
"'Tain't ten minutes; and it 'tain't
a girls place, no how, to be building
fires" And Susie did not stir from
her book, though the fire was low and
the evening cold and stormy.
Father came in stiff and wet; he had
been hard at work all the afternoon.
John was with him-both were tired
But there was no good fire to sit down
by; so John only hung his wet coat
up by the door, and turned round and
went out to get wood. Father held
his dripping feet out over the almost
dead embers, and looked sadly at his
daughter.
"Susie," said he, cit seems to me
you ought to keep up better fires such
a day as this. John is really tired,
and it's hard for him to work all day
and then have all these chores to do.
and your mother ought to be helped,
too"
Il am sure it won't take long to
bring in little wood" answered she,
pettiishly, dashing away her news
paper, for it was now dark.
"Oh, no, not long; but he is wet
and cold, and good fire to come to
is comfortable. You are most four
teen years old now, and ought to be
thinking about something useful, and
see to some of these things without
being told"
81 wonder if | don't?"
/ hope So"
The father looked into the ashes,
and said no more. Mother was busy
as she could be in the kitchen, fixing
things for supper, and the weary man
and boy milked and fed the stock, and
took care Of the horses, and brought
in the nights wood, and an hour had
nearly elapsed before either could sit
down to supper.
care you not going to writing
school tonight" asked the mother,
as John sat down in the corner after
supper.
"No, ma'am," answered John; 81
am so cold and tired that | shake al
over; ] could not draw a straight line
if / should try"
who'll go with mc?" exclaimed
Susie, frightened at the idea of miss
ing the sport of the evening.
81 shall not" was the eply, ant
the boys head drooped, and the tear,
dropped from his eyes as he shaded
them with his weary hand.
"It's no use for me to ever try to Dc
any thing" said John; al have los
three nights now. If Susie would
help little as Maggie Harlow doe
for Tom, might get of, and then W,
might learn something"
Susie cried all the evening becaus
she was "spited" Mr.. Sennott wa
sad and grievcd, and John was fas
learning to think women folks wer
selfish. While the mother silentl,
wished that girls nowadays were a
they used to be when she was young
Susie did not help her wash the dishe
or darn the socks, so she worked o.
till nine O'clock alone.
How much pleasure one willing
generous heart can make. How muc
sorrow and gloom one selfish, i'll
spirit can scatter.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-03-03

Es- Pleasant remedy by DIR. Nc
Sherlcy of Baltimore, for consumption,
viz:
"Mclted dog fat!'
One would think it likely to increase
the "bark."
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-03-03

IS-A celebrated wit was asked why
he did not marry a certain young lady
to whom he was much attached. Il
know of no rcason." said he except
the regard we have for one another"
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-03-03

Es- An exchange paper says that
the girls are so hard up for husbands,
in some parts of Pennsylvania, that
they sometimes take up with printers
and LAWYERS.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-03-03
r- .\yho was the srs, man :,

fE Who was the first man re-
corded in history who didn't paye'
said Power, who was just handing .
theatrical order to a friend. WHY.
really, never gave il thought. re-
piled his friend. why. Joseph. of
course, said Power; didn't his broth
ers put him into the pit for nothing?'
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-03-03

re- Many of the Flying" rumors
of the day would be more appropri-
ately designated by leaving out the f..
All newspapers, religious and political,
please notice.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-03-03

R-"Father, want you to buy me
a gun" "a gun, Willie? What are
you going to do with it?" "Oh. I'm
going to fight Tommy Day: he says
Susy Lake likes him better than she
does me!'
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-03-03
Cold Feet.

Cold Feet.
Cold feet are the avenues to death
of multitudes every year; it is a sign
of imperfect circulation, or want of
vigor of constitution. No one can be
well, whose feet are habitually cold.
When the blood is equally distributed
to every part of the body, there is gen
eral good health. If there be less
blood at any one point than is natural,
there is coldness; and not only so,
there must be more than is natural at
some other part of the system, and
there is fever, that is unusual heat or
oppression. In the case of cold feet,
the amount of blood wanting there,
collects at some other part of the body
which happens to be the weakest, to
be the least able to throw up barri-
cade against the inrushing enemy.
Hence, when the lungs are weakest,
the extra blood gathers there in the
shape of a common cold, or splitting
blood. Clergymen, and other public
speakers, by improper exposure, often
render the throat the weakest part; to
such, cold feet give hoarseness or raw
burning feeling, most felt at the little
hollow at the bottom of the neck. To
others, again, whose bowels are weak
through over eating, or drinking spir-
ituous liquors. cold feet give various
degrees of arrangement, from common
looseness up to diarrhea and olsen
terry; and SO we might go through the
whole body, but for the present, this
is sufficient for illustration.
If you are well, let yourself alone
This is our favorite motto. But to
those whose feet are inclined to be
cold, we suggest:
AS soon as you get up in the morn
ing, put your feet at once in a basin OF
cold water, so as to come half way to
the ancles; keep them in half a minute
in winter, or two in summer, rubbing
them both vigorously, wipe dry and
hold to the fire, if convenient, in cold
weather, until every part of the foot
feels as dry as your hand, then put Oh
your stocks or stockings.
On going to bed at night, draw Of
your stockings and hold the foot to
the fire for ten or fifteen minutes, until
perfectly dry, and get right into bed
This is most pleasant operation, and
fully repays for the trouble of it. Nc
one can sleep well or refreshingly
with cold feet. All Ind al hunter,
sleep with their feet to the fire.
Never step from your bed with tn,
naked feet on an uncarpeted floor.
have known it to be the exciting cause
of months Of illness.
Wear wooden, cotton or silk stock
ings, whichever keeps your feet mos
comfortable; do not let the experienc,
of another be your guide. for differen
persons require different articles; wha
is good for a person whose feet ar
naturally damp can net be good fo
one whose feet are always dry. Th,
donkey who had his bag of salt light
ened by swimming a river, advised
his companion who was loaded dowI
with sack Of wool to do the same
and having no more sense than a mar
or woman, he plunged in, and in
moment, the wool absorbed the water
increased the burden many fold. an,
bore him to the bottom.-[ Hall
Journal Of Health.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-03-03

EE- Chief Justice Taney abstains
from all society. Lord Napier was
recently denied an interview with him,
in consequence of age and infrmaties.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-03-03

Es- The several firms of De Roths-
child have a capital or sum at their in
Simultaneous command amounting to
5000, 100000
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-03-03

re- The Washington States says,
Everybody, admits that the expcndi-
lures of Government are exhorbitant
beyond endurance
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-03-03

ES- None of the natives of South
Africa can tell how old they are. If
asked their age, they reply: "Does a
man remember when he was born?"
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-03-03

EE Private advices from Jamaica
to the 2Sth ult., state that the revolu-
tionists in Hayti have been entirely
successful.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-03-03

EE- The volume of nature is the
book of knowledge, and he becomes
the wisest who makes the most Judi
cious selections.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-03-03

ES- Prcscott's life of Phillip the
Second is to be completed by his amsn-
uensis, Mr.. John Foster Kirk.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-03-03

Es- An irritable man is like a
hedgehog rolled up the wrong way,
and pierced by his own pricklcs.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-03-03

fr A drunken fellow meeting .
man coming ont of an undertaker's
shop with a small coffin under his
arm. a short time since. asked him
what he had got there? a new cof-
fn.' he said. We'll, said the balmy
chap, can't you afford TO treat on it!'
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-03-03

Et- There are sixteen hundred and
seventy-fve drinking Saloons in Gin
cinnati.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-03-03

EE- Thirteen members of the pres
ent Wisconsin Legislature are Ger
mans.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-03-03
a Miracle of Honesty.

At a party one evening several con-
tested the honor Of having done the
most extraordinary thing. and rev
encl gentleman was appointed sole
judge Of their respective pretensions.
One party produced his tailor's bill
with receipt attached to il. 4 buzz
went through the room that this could
not be outdone, when second proved
that he had just arrested his tailor for
money lie lent him.
"The palm is his" was The general
cry, when a third put in his claim.
Gentlemen" said he. Il cannot
boast of the feats Of my predecessors.
but have returned to the owners two
umbrellas that they left at nv house"
"Iil hear no more" cried the as
tonisled arbitrator, "this is the very
nc PlUs ultra of honesty. unheard Of
desds; 1T Is an act of virtue Of which
never knew any one capable. The
prize is"
Hold" cried out another, I've
done still more than that"
"lnpossiblel" cried the whole COM
pany; ''let us hear"
I've been taking my paper for
twenty years, and paid for il every year
in advance'''
Twas no nsc--he took the prize.
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Literature Education Morality Temperance Agriculture Local and Foreign


sentimental Song.
q. how happy are they
Who the priater do pay,
And have square1 up for one year or more;
Tongue cannot express
The great JOY of the Pass,
When deliaquents have paid the old score.
Printers all the dav long,
Labor hard for a song
Oh, that all their hard fate could but see.
They have worked night and day,
And of course want their pay,
To buy sugar, and coffee, and tea,
One would hardly believe
How few dimes they receive,
For the paper addressed to each namei
Yet it's farther below
Than what some people know,
Or they'd pay up from sheer sense OF shame
The NObIeman of Earth.
The truest nobleman of earth,
l. he who loves To be
The first companion of the good,
The hero OF the free,
Who work undaunted for the poor,
Who sees no rank in names,
Whose hopes ascend To heaven in crowds,
As sparks fly up from flames.
Give me that nobleman of mind,
Who loves a noble cause;
The right of labor's sturdy sons,
And freedoms righteous laws.
The hater of each evil scheme
A tyrant may advance;
A giants strength about his heart,
Thoughts brilliant in his glance.
love the nobleman of earth,
Who strives to bless the age;
And leaves a glory that is caught
On history's faithful page;
Whose name the millions love to lisp,
Truths sure unhinching guest;
Who shines in love as does the sun
| In palace of the West.
He's deathless as the mighty skies,
When jeweled through with stars;
Coald feel Gods beauty in blaze
Burst through his prison bars
No mandate from the tyrant breaks
His spirits upward bound;
| While high on every liberal creed
His name is blazoned round,
And perjured kings may pass from earth,
Their pomp and lustre fade;
But natures nobcman unclasps
| The cruel laws they've made.
His worshiped monarch is his God,
He leaves a name behind,
Flushed with effulgence that reflects
His majesty of mind.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-03-03

"A Cute lANKEE.-Early one NOR
ming, the scholars OF one Of our dis
trict schools were agreeably surprised
to find written upon the outside door.
"No Scule," and the most of them
made preparations to enjoy the holi-
day; not dreaming but that it was a
genuine order.
1t appeared, however. that a ro-
gulsh youth, lover Of mischief more
than his books, had written in large
letters the joyful news. "No Scule"
was the notice posted up-the idea
was understood, but the spelling was
bad. The afternoon brought all to-
gether, and in the stern visage of tho
master enough was seen to convince us
that all was not right--he had been
outwitted, and now came the tug of
war.
lie soon ordered the boys to appear
before his presence. and one by one
criticised their spelling, As far as the
word school was concerned. They
stood the test, until the hero, with his
comic phiz, made his appearance. who.
with confidence, distinctly said:
"S-c-u-l-e."
The master took him by the collar,
and with joyful expression at the
success of the rlse, laid on the birch
right merrily.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-03-03

CAKEH -. GOODRICH |,
Attorney and Counselor at Law.
Office Isl Floor IN Ne,c jail Buldiny.
Will promptly attend to all business en-
trusted to his care. Strict attention given
to the security and collection of claims.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-03-03
Business 1irtttorp.


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Trains running on the indianapolis, Pittsburg
and Cleveland Rail Road Passing Win
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-03-03
RANDOLPU DIVISION No. go

Sons Of Temperance Of Winchester, meets
every Tuesday evening ef each week, at
the Temperance Hall. on the corner Of Main
aad Washington Streets.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-03-03

4. d. Of e.. T.. of Winchester, meets
every Monday evening Of each week at their
Hall, on the corner of Main and " ashington
Streets.