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THE PRODIGIES AT THE CRU
CIFIXION OF CHRIST.

The wonderful darkening of the sun
at our Lords death, and the earthquake,
is recorded by Phlegon, whom Eusebius
calls an excellent computor Of the Olym-
piads. lie says:
Then was great and wonderful
eclipse beyond any that ever happeLed.
The day at the sixth hour, was so far
turned into dark night, tha: the stars ap-
peared, and an earthquake in Bithynia
did overthrow many houses in the city
of Nice Now this darkening of the
sun, recorded by Phlegon, aud that in the
holy EvaHgrlists at our Lords death, are
one and the same, for both happened the
same year, viz: the 18Th Of Tiberius, the
same hour, viz the 9Th hourol the day;
aud great earthquake made both more
memorable. Therefore Tertullian, when
pleading the cause OF Christians against
the heathen, appeals TO their public ta-
bIes and records a. witnesses TO this fact.
Lucianus ofAnlioch. the martyr. appeals
TO the archives OF Nlcomeda, before the
president Of the city Consult says he,
the annals, aud you'll find that, in the
the time Of PLATE. while Christ suffered
the middle Of The day, the sun did disap-
pear, and chase away the day lis also
observable, that it is reported in the His
tory OF China, written by Hadrianus
Greslouius, that the Chinese remark
That at the same time we Christians
compute Christ suffered in the month Of
April, an extraordinary eclipse, beyond
the laws and observations of the motions
Of the planets, then happened at which
event, Qaamvutius, the Emperor, was
very much moved. '--IKier.
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ADVICE TO HOUSEWIVES.

-
Britannia should be first n pedgen-
tly with wooden cloth aud Sweet oil,
then washed in warm sods, aud rubbed
with soft heather aud whiting. Thus treat
ed, it will retain It's beauty to the lat.
New iron should be gradually heated
al first, after it has become Injured 10 the
heat it is not likely to crack.
1t is good plan 70 put new earthern
ware into water, aud let it heat gradual
ly until ii boils--then cool again. Brown
earthen ware, particularly, may be tough
ened in this way, a handful of rye or
wheat bran thrown in while it is boiling
will preserve the glazing so that it will
not be destroyed by acid or salt clean
brass kettle, before using it for cooking,
with salt and vinegar.
The oftener carpets are shaken the
longer they will wear. The dirt that
collect under them grinds out the threads.
II you wish to preserve fine teeth, al
ways clean them thoroughly after you
have eaten your last meal at night.
Wooden should be washed in very hot
suds, and not rinsed. Lukewarm water
shrinks wooden goods.
Do not wrap knives and forks in
woolen. Steel is injured by lying in
woolens.
Barley straw is best for beds but dry
corn huSks slit into shreds are better
than straw.
When molasses is used in cooking, it
is prodlgious Improvement to boil and
skim it before you use it. 1t takes out
the unpleasant, raw taste, and makes it
almost as good as sugar.
When molasses is used much for cook
ing it is well to prepare one or two gall
Ions at a time.
Never allow ashes to be taken up
in wood, or put into wood.
Always have your matches and lamp
ready for use in case Of sudden alarm.
Have important papers all together,
where you can lay your hands upon them
at once in case of fire.
| Use hard soap to wash your clothes,
and soft to wash the floors. Soft soap is
50 slippery that it wastes good deal in
washing clothes.
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From the Atlantic Monthly.
ACHMED AND HIS MARE.

An old Arabian tale the truth convevs,
That honor's passion avarice outweighs
Brave Aehmed owned a marc Of wondrous speeas
He priced her much above his wife or creed.
And lest some one should steal that precious
mare.
lie guarded her with unremitting care.
He tied her every night before his ten;
The fastening-cord then round his pillow went.
When all in slumber lay, the robber crept.
Unloosed the cord, and on the eourser leapt.
Wake upl' he crics,-''tis I, the thief, who
call;
See now if she in flight is chief of alp
Mount Acbmed and his tribe in wrath and
shame,
And chase him as a tempest chases hame.
Hot Ashmed nearly to the robber came,
When thus he thought My mare will lose heI
fame.
= If o'ertake her, she is then outruni
But if | reach her not, am uudone.
Oh, better she were stolen before my face
Than have her vanquished in this desperat,
racer
One secret sign his mare was taught to heed,
Whenever she must try her utmost speed.
He to the robber screamed, Quick, pinch her
earn
The sign she felt with answering love and fear.
As like level thunderbolt she few,
All chase was vain, the vexed pursuers knew
BEFORE this self,betrayal blank surprise
Fills Achmed's comrades, and their wonderin:
cries
Demand, How shall thy foolish act be named?'-
My mare is lost, her glory is no; shamed'
He says: knew, that, if her car lie nippoa,
The darling prize could never be outstripped.'
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PoLIrEEEss.-The father of the pres
enf Lord Abingdon, @ho was remarka-
bic for the siateliness of his manners,
one day riding in village in the yicini-
ty Of Oxford, met a lad dragging a calf
along the road who, when his Lordship
came up 10 him, made a stop and stared
him foil in the face. His Lordship ask
ed the boy if he knew him. lie replied,
= Yes." What Is my name ?" why,
Lord Abingdon answered the lad
{" Then why don't you take off your bat ?
e / will, sur" said the boy, if yen
bold the calf"
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HYMN TO THE PEOPLE.
BY c. d. STUART.

Not to lie blest with warrior strength,
To WELD the sw ord and wear the glaiye,
Or rise to conqueror's fame at length,
Procaiuls the good or makes the brave.
To have the power to bidc the scorn,
And rise above the hate and strife
or those TO wealth and title born,
Is the crown'd courage Of our life.
What are the swords that prop a king
The banners in his army's van
To strength # soul, that dares to spring
And show the monarch in the man2
Kings and the mightiest men Of arms,
Strong as the heads of realms they bide,
Sport as they may with fortunes charms.
They are like leaves upon the tide.
In dim of old sepulchres they lie,
The feast Of silence and decay,
While the true world-heart beateth high
And thrones itself upon to-day.
Give me the man whose hands have tossed
The coru-seed 10 the mellow soil,
Whose feet the forest depths have crossed,
Whose brow Is uobly crowu'd with toll.
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To CLEAN GLovEs.-Lay them on
a clean board, and first rub the surface
gently with a clean sponge and some
camphene and alcohol Now dip each
glove into a cup containing the comphene,
lift it out, squeeze it in the hand, and
again rub it gently with the sponge, to
take out all the wrinkles. After this
gather up the cuff in the hand, and blow
into Il to puff out the fingers. when il
may be hung up with thread to dry
This operation should not BE- conducted
near fire, owing to the infammable na'
ture Of the campbene vapor. The r.
cripis given in all the books We hav'
consulted are barbarons.-.ScientiJE f.
/ AmsTicaa.
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CARE OF YOUNG CATTLE.

The impression seems quite common
that young cattle are to run OUT to tough
en- during the win,er. The faIacy ofthiS
impression may be shown, by taxing two
or more Of your young stock, and allow
ing them free, outdoor range during the
winter, and an equal number Of similar
ones, and giving them the benefit OF the
good, and comfortable stables, and just
such feed as those that range out doors
Now, which do you think viii show the
best in the spring?
Need you be told-do you not feel the
assurance that those which are stabbed.
will require much less food.and will come
out in better flesh AID at a higher mar
ket valne, than your toughened' outdoor
fed ones?
If you have any doubts on the subject,
you can try it; but we would say that
the thing has already been tried, and the
result is known. You may argue as you
will, facts show that young cattle are as
much-if not more benefited--by hous-
ing than those of older growth.
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ptTt tutFe. " ueu Sot iSauJ W S'ait
for home. my cousin received a summons
TO attend to some business which he
feared would detain him sailing by the
next steamer. and his gold was already
on board, and he did not wish TO remove
it, he placed il under my care. andit was
so consigned in the list. But, at the
last moment, he finished his business,
and was enabled to come home with
me.
And Frank is the wealthy one !! gasp
ed Lydia.
Yes. He dplved and dug, while |
speculated; and he made fortune, whilr
I-didn't.'
oh how | have been deceived cried
the disappointed wife.
Grossly deceived added the mother.
Sidney started from his seat, and hav-
ing walked up and down the floor few
times, he stopped and faced the two wo-
men. He was very calm, and the bitter
expression which had dwelt upon his face
gave place TO mocking smile.
i guess we had better not deal too
much in accusations he said, for | don't
think either of US can claim much char
ity on that score. We have both of Us
perhaps all three of displayed a
pretty kind of game, but it seems we all
held losing hands. You were not averse
to little bit of deception for the sake
of securing a rich husband and perhaps
am not free from the same weakness.
Howeyer-we've made slight mistake.
but the things done, and it can't be help
ed; so we must make the best of it
We had better keep it to ourselves than
have it get out. Folks would enjoy it
we'll if they knew what mistake you
had made in your game at Fortune hunt
ing. All there is about it, we must turn
to now, and work. am caught, and
will make the best of it but let me as
sure you that will not submit to any
further fault-fnding or recrimination.'
When Nellie found herself within 6
comfortable, welI-furnished house, anC
knew that it was her own, and that hel
husband was wealthy she sank upon hi
bosom and wept in her joyful gratitude
She tried to chide him for having de
ceived her, but very soon he convinced
her that he had not deceived her at all.
This blissfnl hour he cried, has beer
my goal for years. Through all tn,
weary seasons of toll have been sus
tanned by the hope that in the end thi
fair hand should be mine; and not io'
has my wealth promised me that did no
look to you as a sharer in it,
Nellie believed him, and she was hap
py as only such pure hearts can be.
Frank went into business, and he hire,
his cousin Sidney for book-keeper, an
paid him good salary. Lydia had com
to her senses, and when her mother wen
to live with Nellie she resolved that S
would make the best of that which ha
fallen to her lot, thongh she will neve
cease to regret, during the moments whe
her cid thoughts Of fashionable life com
over her, the slight mistake she made i
playing her Game Of Lile.-Aew Kor
, Ledger.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1859-02-25

Ca The Farmers Journal says that
there is great art in making a good
cheese Yes, fine, fresh cheese is an
admirable production Of art, and a very
old one is often a specimen Of animated
nature
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e. 4 mordern writer thus defines
the term honor: a Standing fire well.
and shooting friend whom you love, in
order 10 gain the worthless praise of
sev olhsrs Dbon 200 despias.
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a CURfosITY.-We find in an ex-
change the following singular couplet, in
which part Of the letters do double ser
vice :
cur { b d dis a. .
A sed lend rought cath ease ain
bIss r b br and az
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as tillS Is "itllh my Srasp' sdlu hSuid'
with much warmth.
You should not call Charles Adams
a poor clerk said Nellie, reproaehfuly.
'He has salary of two thousand dollars
a year. and will soon 90 into business on
his own account. You know he has
confded to you a statement of all his
pecuniary plans and prospects,
'Yes-so he has, retorted the elder
sister and if he ever secceeds in hu-
siness, it must be some years first, dur
ing which time his wife must be helping
him save. No, no-none of that for
rae, while husband is within my grasp
who is already independently rich
Il think spoke Mrs. Collins, at this
point, that Sidney West offers very
desia able match. / think he loves Ly-
dia, and would make a very good hus-
band'
L know he used to love me- said
Lydia.
But you returned his love by treating
him very coldly,' suggested Nellie.
That was when he was only poor
clerk returned the proud beauty but
now that he has returned with the gold
en- fleece of Phryxus, he is quite diff
ferent person.
He will make very eligible match,
pronounced the mother, with much de-
cision. She spoke as though she had
made up her mind, and wished to hear
no more argument upon the point.
And now let me ask you question,
said Lydia, turning to her sister. Yen
probably remember tha. Mr.. Frank West
used to have particular regard for you.
and [ should judge, from the clumsy
manner in which he deported himself
this evening, that he not only had the
same regard now, but that he had some
hope Of succeeding in his suit
Well returned Nellie, very quietly.
Would you give him your hand?'
Perhaps so-:f he should ask me
fer it
You would, my child :? integposed
Mr.. Collins.
! should was Nallie's answer. That
is she added, if l found him to be
what | think he is
But. my daughter resumed the moth
eT, with some show Of concern, you
shouId reflect upon this. had hoped
that you would give your hand to Edwin
Lotion. You know he is wealthy, anc
is very anxious TO gain you for wife
while this Frank West is probably poor
and not calculated to raise in the world.
How do you know he is poor moth
l. er:'
/ learned to-day that only one of til,
cousins brought home money. Sidne,
has been shrewdIy speculating, and coin
ing gold, while the other has been drudg
;, ing, as he will probably continue to do
Well, MOTHER returned Nellie
: after thinking a moment, shall b
II o,,,,-1,,,,.I =; a., h. 49,, -, -. -
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ANNIE LAWRIE.

NoTE.-These two verses were written by
Mr. Douglas, of England upon Annie one
The four daughters cf Rir Robert Lewde, fir
Haronet cf Maxwelton, by his second wife. vi
wits daughter Of Riddeh Of Mimic. l. is pau
fui to record, that notwithstanding the arie
md chivarous aa'.rton displayed BY Mr. Do
cla- in his poem ,he da not obuin the heroine :
his wte. She was married to Alr Ferguson,
Craigdaroeh.
Maxwelton's banks are bonnie
Where early ft's the dew
Where me and Annie Lawrie
Made mp the promised true
Made mp the promised true,
And ne'er forget will
And for bonnie Annie Ltwrie
III lay me doun and die.
She's backit like the peacock
She, brestit like the swan
Shes jimp abont the middle
Her waist ye well micht span,
Her waist ye well micht span,
And she has rolling eye.
And for bonnie Annie Lawrie
I'll lay men douu and die.
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Egad, Frank, come on gloriously
with my charmerr cried Sidney West,
as the two sat in their room at the hotel.
: She has promised to be mine. Only
think. she wouldn't even look at me when
l went away
What can have produced the change,
think you?' asked Frank.
My manners, SIR retorted Sidney,
spreading himself with mock show
have captivated her. She is willing
to bestow her fortune upon me in consid-
Grafton of the fine, fashionable husband
| shall give her But l mean to do the
handsome thing, Frank. l mean to be
steady, and go into business as soon as
am married
/ hope you will, Sid,' returned the
younger cousin. You have talent anC
ability, and there is no reason why yot
should not prosper
Thank you. But say-how do yot
come On with Nellie ?
/ have not spoken with her yet-tha
is. not directly returned Frank witt
some hesitation.
POOH You're safe enough. Sh
loves you; she's loved you for years.
You'a get HEART, Frank
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Scott declared Of these four lines by Barns
that thy were worth a thousand romances.
Had we never lov'd sac kindly
Had we never Iov'd sac blindiy--
Never met-or never parted
We had ne 'er been broken hearted.
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Certainly have, my sweet wife. l
would not have a bird like this without
cage fit to keep her in. Yes-come
and see it,
After the newly-married pair had gone,
Mrs. Collins drew Lydia aside, and whis-
pered to her
My dear, think you had better
speak to Sidney abouth his business and
also hint to him that we must soon find
a new home, or else have the mortgage
paid off on this house. You can do it
now, as we'll as any time
Won't you do it, mother?
Mt is your place to do that
But you will be present"
Yes. l will do that
The mother and daughter returned to
the parlor, and sat down.
Sidney, dear commenced Lydia.
'My love-my life-what?' cried the
husband, raising himself to an upright
position.
1 want to ask you aquestion.'
Ask me a hundred
1t is a very important one, Sidney
ASK it, love-life-my charmer.'
1T is about your business, my dear
husband
'Ah-the very thing have long been
anxious to speak about, my angel. |
think | ought to 90 into business soon. !
have an excellent opportunity-one of
the most liberal offers. For twelve
thousand dollars can buy out one quar-
ter Of a flourishing concern, and for four
and-twenty thousand | can have half Of
it. 1t is splendid offer, assure you
And do you mean to buy it !? asked
Mrs. Collins.
i wish to do So
Then OF course you WILL suggested
Lydia.
'Ah-that depends upon circumstances
replied Sidney. am willing to put all
my energies and business tact against
capital, and 90 it.
| do not understand you, love-
Then | mustspeak plainly resumed
Sidney. Ii you will furnish the money,
| will do the rest
NE furnish the money! uttered
Lydia.
Yes, angel
But-you-have-money?
Not enough to pay months board
sweet charmer. But | have tact and
. Bless me whats the matter ?
Have sou got ftp
No money! groanpd Lydia, sinking
back upon the sofa, and covering hel
face with her hands.
DO not trihe with her feelings, Sid
ney, interposed the mother. You are
cruel"
But have only spoken the truth
Did you not bring home eighty thou
sand dollars from California ?
No
Then you have deceived US most cru
ely, sir
But my wife has money
Net dollar
Ar you in earnest?
Il am. What little money we ha
/, has been swept away by an unfortunat
speculation
Then, by Heavens!' cried Sidney
I should say that I had been slight
!. deceived. You know that the imprei
r sion prevailed that you had money, an
you knew that | was aware of the fa
that Mr.. Collins left over ten thousan
# dollars to each of his daughters.
Why didn't you tell US that YoU had I
o money! returned Mrs. Collins.
h Simply because | never professed
ID have any
d Then what was meant by that a
count in the paper?
- Ohio ? exclaimed the husband. "
> got hold of that, did you? And that a
Z, counts for the peculiar warmth Of Il
y reception That, it seems, worked t
change that gave me the love | soug
DO | understood !; now. But, upon I
word, ireF. r.. no deception OF I
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gG Humility ever dwelis With men Of
poble nipds.
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Indeed l didn't do any such thing.
He has money enough of his own. Did
you tell Frank 2
'Of course | did,
Mercy on me-what paragon you
have become ?
Nellieturned away, sad and sorrowfuI
for she feared that evil would come of all
this.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-12-12

AFfLIcTING BEREAvEAENT.-We arc rarely
called on to record so severe bereavement, as
that just sustained by the family Of tie Hon.
John etclaer. in the d. ath of his second son. An
drew Holt Letcher. The deceased was fine
promising youth. on the verge Of ten years of age"
and endeured to his relatives and friends by many
engaging and attractive qualities. On Monday
week. he received wound from II splinter in the
hand, which seemed to be trifng causing no great
pain and giving no indication IF any possible Sc
rious consequences. On Sunday last however,
symptoms of lock jaw were unmistakaby devel,
opcd and after several hours Of intense agony
which medical skill in vain attempted to relieve,
death terminated his sufferings. 81 sudden and
heavy a blow has overwhelmed the family with
affection. and excited fee ing of deep and SIN
cere sympathy on the part of our entire commu-
nity,-Lerfngton Star.
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LATEST NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.
Congressional.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.-IlousE OF REPRESENTA-
rIvEs.-Mr. Hickman, Of Pennsylvania. endeav-
ored to have passed a resolution to adopt the pu
raity rule for the election of Speaker His effort
was characterized ma plan to eualle certain gen
tlemen ~ elect RepuLlica by indirect means. A
warm debate ensued.
Mr.. Curry. Of Alabama, ma Q speeds in de-
tense Of the South. lls said if Seward or Chae
wero elected President. on a purely sectional
platform, the time had come for the disruption OF
political parties.
Mr.. Miles of South Carolina, during the definite
said he was n sectional nm and owed his first du-
ty to South Carolina Whea there were sectional
parties o. The North, who could blame the South
fos assuming sectional attitude like bescts like.
and they must meet force with force if necessary
No vote was taken for Speaker.
Adjourned.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-12-12

New ILLUSTRATED PAPtn We kave received
from Mr. j. j. Greed, dealer in newspapers and
reriodicals Main Street, number OF the Nr
York Illustrated Ne1cs published by j. Warner
Campbell Co, No. G3. Ann Street. 1t is beau
tfuliy printed. the illustrations are well executed
and in good TASTE aud the reading matter is of an
interesting character. 1t holds n favorable com
parson with the London Illustrated Nems, and is
not cxcelled by any weekly illustrated sheet pub
lsled in this country.
The Ne,o York Illustrated Ners deserves sue
cess and We hope it wllmeet with it, Mr.. Greed
has it for sale
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-12-12

New YoRK SATURDAY Passive are novel
by consideration save genuine merit to com
mend to the searchers after a good weekly pnrer
the Saturday Press, published in New York by
Henry Clapp, Jr, 1t really the fret ATTEMPT IN
this country at pure, decent. uninf1uenced lit
rary journal and is free from the nauseatlg ats
of the majority of tho weekles. Tho criticisms "f
affairs in the artistic and social realm are intelli-
gent and always hit straight; tho bon mots out
sparkle the best things of Punch; and n feature
alone worthy subscription is the weekly hook-list,
accurately prepared. The Office of the Saturday
Press in New York is Spruce street, and Henry
Clapp, Jr., esq, is the editor
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-12-12
MARX ETS

NEW YoRK. Dee. l0--Cottnn firm. flour hea-
Wy: Southern unchanged. Wheat taiet: South.
ern Rcd 1921! Corn firm: Old White % cens
New Yellow 500. Pork steady Mess 1857 to
1850; Prime 1860. Whiskey quiet at - cents.
Molasses unchanged and quoted alto 10 81 cts.
Tufpentine dull. Rosn firm at l.55. Rice
steady.
BALTIMORE. Dec l0-Flourlull. Howard street
IS 81. Wheat firm at last quotations. Corn
bunvant, White 10 to 73 cts Yellow 10 t, - cts.
Provisions steady. Whiskey firm ut - cts.