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The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1859-05-12

Il is very indrIicatc to aIIudc TO
some garments worn by ladies, but
there is 50 much said in the papers and
on the streets against large skirts.
that we feel il our duty TO defend
them. We are sorry that some men
have so little taste and arc SO old.to-
gyish as not to admire crinolinc. We
would ask such oId-limc gentry if Il
lady walking the streets without hoops
does not look rather badly beside one
whose dress is expanded in beautiful
contour by that institution" What
can they see to admire in lady'S
dress dangling and flirting about her
feet! We have no earthly use for a
man WHO sncers at hoops. We al
ways thought them cool, comfortable
and comeIy, and trust the ladies may
wear them to the end of time, despite
the changes of fashion. Nor do we
care how large thry may make their
skirts. 1t will always afford us much
pleasure to give the entire sidc.waI
to one who can ill it without swings
ing her goods first 10 one side and
then the othcr.-Iiarioa COH'monmc0Iih. b.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1859-05-12

DRowNEp,-Thc Shelbyvilc True
Union of the Bird inst, says: "On
Sunday last four persons, Virginia
Newsom, Elizabeth Blanton, Tarlton
Newsom and a small negro girl were
drowned in attempting to cross the
Barren Fork of Duck River, in the
neishborhood Of Normandy, in this
county. Three Of the bodies have
been recovered. We did not learn
! the particulars Of the accident.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1859-05-12

Nature is the only universal Ian
guagc-can speak without tongue
paint without pencil or brush. The
frost bites without teeth. The wind
cuts without tool, and whistles with
out a mouth.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1859-05-12

Spurgeon the great Baptist preach
er will probably reach New York city
about the last of Nay. 1t is said
twenty-five cents will be the admis.
sion fee to hear him preach.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1859-05-12

A QulcN QrANrGR,--A boy worried
hard all day for II quarter, he bought
apples and took them TO town. and
sold them on the street for q dollar.
With the dollar he bought him "a
sheep. The sheep brought II lamb
and the fleece brought him another
dollar. lie bought another sheep.
The next spring he had two sheep,
two lambs and a ycarlIng sheep.
The three llcCCcS he sold for three
dollars, and bought three more sheep.
He now had six, with II fair prospect.
He worked where he found an oppOr-
tunity, for hay, corn and oats, and pas
turing for his sheep, he took the
choicest care Of them, and Soon had IA
flock. Their wool enabled him to buy
pasture for them. and by the time
he was twenty.one, he had a fair
start in life. and all from that quarter
he earned in one day.
This shows what industry and eco
nomy can and does accomplish when
properly employed. How many boys
follow this youths example! There
are many boys in Winchester and
franklin county that are idling away
their time, year after year, chat by
adopting this boys policy iwouId be-
come useful and valuable citizens and
have a competcncy for life. Boys
read and reflect upon this short story
and let it be the father to your future
conduct. Rcmcmjcr TO
Act well your part there all the
honor lies
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1859-05-12
TnE FIRST OF THE SEASON. "A friend

TnE FIRST OF THE SEASoN.--A friend
places us under obligations for "a lot
pf fine Strawberries--the largest
that wo have seen grown in this coun-
try --Lebanoa Her0id, 9th inst.
Not quite "the first Of the season"
Several persons about Winchester
gathered ripe strawberries in April.
Dr. Clopton found ripe ones nearly IA
month ago.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1859-05-12


ilr"Gt dc.oDnr wor'S oo'oJ Ga" " ' She came, ,,
\ cup Of water in her masters name,
"On lust such Il night as this" said
Grace Vale. rising and walking to the
window. 4 was wreckcd;' then turning
her face to me. with her peculiar
smile She added. "but not drowned.
The morn was silvcring the house
tops lust as it does now; the trees were
radiant with light, not sound to
break the deep Stiffness
"Whcrc were YOU wrecked, Grace"
she returned to ECr seat. mot
amidst the raging sea, but on the uuic,
,-, ...,. ,. l A.,
l"""' N"'" "'' ""' l''''O'' '"" '''
heavens poured down Il food OF morn
;,,..l;rl, rL,n !, ,.,s tr,,t v.rrcl,-
7 '7"'
.'''' WV, ''' ~ '''' '''''
my affections lay stranded on the
shore of Me-"
49,,
Ni' coN'r'" '''' ''cc viii ll'' n"""S
and remained silent moment: then
looking up, she said suddenly. listen t9
,,,, ,.l,l,t ro,d vor @ ,,r. !, mas.
III" '''''' wv F'70 '"'
mes history. ! uIrW my chlif close
to Grace Vale. while with pale,
c,
""'H Vi '"' p"S''
" Ii was ON lust such q night rs
,,;," ala .,,l .Lo, or,;d., ,Lo -,
'''''' '", ''' '''' " ~
plauSc OF a large company, sang my
laVor.te song
THE LOVE or THIRTEEN YEARS.
thirteen thirteen, '3Gs yaor5 =" I S}'o ,i nH1 g,, %o'
Thirteen Iong ycars-O weary time;
lye wepl away "y youthful prime'
,r%,r,ccn %, lonr o"o ycars sine" Ir,, we mot,
n ,;oos ,,onc bv wien ,orc wos vonng
Those are tie iImrs shouId have sung,
t,"l !, now "",n I'''G 70 J.! IL! "'"
. Not now, when sorrow slghs along
The corridors oI P.a'"'iV' song.
Yet let me sing rs but drgc
~, h'i "" Ono Ie"I. ",''" ,",n thc ms,
Then draw the Curtains close aud fast;
ncI i. '"'''''" sc"r' torSo''cI 'lo
r,..., ,,.,.
To love when ryrrv hone is zone:
Thirteen long years--O b't'er ra>;
Away, aWay " We - burning tonrs.
hatwccp the love oflhrtcen years
81 sang with feeling, for | really
felt: my whole soul was in those
words; alas! sang prophcticaIIy,
walled out my own hearts requiem
arose from the piano; burst Of ap
pIause surrounded me, but sadly
turned away, feeling already the
heavy gloom OF the fast coming shad
ows. Song after song succcedc,
from others OF the company, rich tides
OF melody were poured out, glorious
harmonics filed the air. At lcngtI
the music ceased, aud The guests dis
pcrscd, two only remaining. hear,
the clock strike twelve; how strange i
seems, that often amidst cur vi!deS
woe we note and remember the mos
trining circumstance. | sat Oh th,
sofa; one of my companions took hi
seat beside me, the other, opposite.
see him now. sitting riggid and stern
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1859-05-12
"lf this sligh,ed heart mus. see

"lf this sighted heart mus. see
Its faithful pulse decay.
Let it die remembering thee,
And like the burnt aroma be
Consumed in sweets away.
The deepes, ice that ever ffoze
Can only Ger the surface close
The living streem lies quick Ss'u": sa.
And flows and cannot cease 10 NV"
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1859-05-12

Give II man brains and riches, he
is king; give him brains without
riches and he is slave, give him
riches without brains and he is a fool.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1859-05-12
Tnr Usg OF BI6ps.-D. w. Warner
of Sharon Spring, n. Y, says:

My father repeatedly attempted
whcat-growng, but as often failed,
the weevi taking the whole crop. un-
til a large colony of martins estab.
lished themselves under the caves oI
the barn, since which time he has
raised good crops OF Spring wheat.
The wheat has been grown within
100 rods OF the barn. Query had the
martins any to do in preventing the
appearance Of the wecvil!
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1859-05-12

Man was born for society not soli-
tudc. Solitude is artificial. and is of
monkSh origin, with comparatively
few exceptions, and mostly adventi-
tious. Man cannot, properly speak
ing, become "A recluse.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1859-05-12

The best love powder we know is
found in California. The more you
get of it the harder the females will
love. The Calilornians take it in
gHdri2.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1859-05-12

Poverty of mind is the greatest of
all poverty and the most to be de-
plored. The mser don't think so.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1859-05-12

Tlc girls somebody says, think Oily
men, and can't help signing. They
sit at the window, and can't help spy
ing. They screw up their corsets.
bring on consumption, and can't help
dying--but that's slander, partly.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1859-05-12

Doubt and distraction belong to
carth-the brightness Of truth is u
passport to heaven.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1859-05-12

When a man has no design but to
speak plain truth, he may say great
deal in a very narrow compass.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1859-05-12

RESPECT PAID TO MoNEY.-In an ar
tice in late number of the Christian
Examiner, we find the following par
agraph:
"No race in this country will be
despised which makes money. If we
had in Boston or New York ten ourang
outangs with a million of dollars
each, they would visit in the best so.
ciety; we should leave our cards at
their doors, and give them snug little
dinner parties"
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1859-05-12

gaze Of curiosity, but Just as well
might have looked upon some cold
statue, and expected a returning an.
swer from its blinded eyes.
"Miss Vale" again spake the elder
gentleman, 81 repeat that | would
say for my son what he has not the
courage to say for himself"
"Speak on sir" answered quietly,
Il am listening
Il am sorry to tell you, Miss Vale,
for ! assure you regard your talents
and amiability highly, but ! must beg
you to consider the engagement Of
my son with yourself at an end
"Sirl' exclaimed.
"AIlow me to remark, Miss Vale.
that this engagement never met with
my entire sanction"
was about to speak; he waved
me into silence with u gesture Of his
hand.
.r,l,, o,uoro,orts 7 roror nm.
proved Of; they are productive Of
these evils; first they
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The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1859-05-12

'Nf'I lNlN NIhl
Arc deposited the remains Of one
Who puf~cgsc! beauty without vanity
strength withryt IN. OeuCc,
tuulagr vithuu' hrUrily,
And ai the virtues Ui man, without his vices
This praise, Which would be uumrdulus i!dtcry
20 iInsCIilci over human ashes,
Is bat a inst trtbutr To the memory of
bONl~WAIE, q dog,
Who was born It Newfoundland, May 1903,
And died at Ncwstcad Abbey, Nov. 1sUs.
When some proud son of man returns to earth,
Unknown to glory hut upheld by birth,
- The sCulptOrs ant cNnauSts tic pOmp Ol NO,
v And stored urns rc,Ird Who rests bclOwj
When all Is done, upon the tomb is seen,
Not what nc vas, but what he shuuid have bceni
Pot the poor do, In lite the frmcat friend,
Tie first to welcome, iOrcIhust Ia defend,
Whose honest heart ~ stIli his masters own,
Who labOr-. fights, lives, brctihes for him alone,
lnlpBGTj lal,3, uHuJ,irel all his worth,
rrHiei IN heaven the spul be held On eaIthr-
While man, vain insect hopes TO be- TgiVcn,
AMI claims himself a sole exclusive heaven.
Oh man thou feeble tenant Of an hour,
l"bas"d by ilattery or corrupt by pOHeC,
Who knows tire well must quit thee with dl' gust
Degraded mass Of minated dlstl
Thy love Is last, thy ftiendship a a cheat,
Tny smiles hypOcTisy, thy words deceit!
81 nlidre vile, ennOblcd but by uane,
Esrh kirlrci brute might bid thee blush 0r shame.
Ye who perchdnCe behold this simple urn,
Pass omit EnHprs none you wish 10 mourn;
10 marx uieai's remains these stones aTisci
never Laow Hut one, AMI here he lies!"
NFwsIEAD AlaEy.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1859-05-12

Byron's epitaph upon his favorite
dog raises importan. rehections-that
is, to those who have minds to reflect
Many possess souls minus mind, inthat
case, lower than Ryron's dog:
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1859-05-12

NASHVILLE, Tenn, 1859.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1859-05-12

MI luV lur u Shal never lallc.
A gentleman, who died recently
bcqueathed to his wife handsome
sum, providing in his will that in case
she again married, the sum was to be
doubled.-Er.
Well. it won't be, hard for her 10
get Il husband, nor will it be long,
The same ladies who would faint
to see a mans shirt on clothes.lIne'
will. in a waltz, lovingly repose their
heads on the bosom of the same gar
ment when the man is in it.--Nel,
who doubts III circumstances alter
cases very mnterially-at times.
He who knows the world will not
be too bashiul, and he who knows
himself will never be imprudent.
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Bankrupt Fortunes mended Here !!
Come to see me-"
CRAWFORD HOUSE.

EXCUSE me if you please" for again calling
your attention to the Old Crawford House, where
you can always find plenty of good cheer and get
your money back in abundance of good things
All subimary things are subject to change yet
BILL POWELL can always he found at his Old
Stand, ready and willing to .nspense little sun
shine TO gathering crowd or an individual visitor
COnnOisseurs of the good in h9uids are invited to
an inspection Of my choice stock of
FOREIGN. WIVES d. LIQUORS,
of the best vintages just received from the cellars
of the best importers in New York and Philade-
phia, and to my large stock of
Domestic Liquors, Wines d. Cordials,
from the best distilleres in the United States ali
of which am anxious to dispose Of at living prof
it's in any quantities to suit purchasers, either to
comfort the inner man or for medicinal use. am
also in receipt of fresh stock Of
,Spiced, Picked and Fresh Core Oysters,
IN and BIB cans. Picked and Fresh
Clans, in and 2fb cans. Lob
sters, in and 2fb cans.
Sardines, Strawberries, Tomatoes, Fresh
Fruits (in glass; dc. dc.
selected with eye to the wants of this communi-
ty and the trade generally.
MY "BARo will be supplied with choice
Liquors aud Wines. Ale. Porter, and every thing
drinkable with competent and attentive walters to
mix any and all fancy drinks, that may or can be
called for. Come one and all-old and young
musty old poets aud philoeophers-parched and
thirsty members of the bar, church, army, and the
great world round about. leave your customs and
your business and occasionally pop in and give us
your hand, with the dimes in the palm to :. wake
up" and make things lively, and no matter
From what point blows the weather
Well have a jolly time together.
July 13, 1859. BILL POWELL.
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INSTTTUTE
VAN BUREN,, ARKANSAS.

VAN BUKEN, fA1hANSAS.
REV. p A. MOSES. A. NJ. President and Pro
tessor Of Mathematics, Mental aad Moral Science.
R. W. MosEs, Professor Of Ancient Languages.
Rev. j. L DENTON, Professor Of Natural Science
"IE take pleasure IN announcing to parents,
wv guardians and the friends of education gen
orally, that the Fall Session of this Institute will
commence on MONDAY 18th of AUGUsr, and will
continue twenty one weeks.
No pains will be spared in furnishing as ample
facilities for the acquisition of knowledge thorough
mental discipline and moral training Of those en-
trusted to care and supervision as can be obtain
ed in any college East or West.
Arrangements have been made by which all OBJ
ectons to sending or wards to boarding schools
are removed therefore parents need have no fears
or apprehensions in regard to the morals of their
sons. These arra ngeinents positively prohibit stu
dents from frequenting places having a demoraliz-
ing tendency, nor will they be allowed to spend
their recreation hours lettering about the streets
Students from distance imperatively req uired
to remain in their rooms at night. and attend rel
gious worship the Sabbath This Institution, is
situated in very healthy portion of the State ac
cessibie by the river and several stave lines and
possesses every advantage in regard to cheapncss,
convenience and health
The Preparatory DEPARTMENT embraces period of
TWO years: thorough Classical and Mathemati-
cal ana scientific course has been carefully selected
winch embraces period of four collegiate years
Terms per session ofao eeks invariably in Advance
BEGINNERS, So 90
Orthography, Reading, Elementary Geog-
raphy, Mental Arithmetic Penmansiip, 10 90
Modern Geography. History, Defining and
Defamation, 19 90
English Grammar, Scholars Companion.
Arithmetic and Composition, Is 90
Political Economy. Rhetoric, Physiology
and Book Keeping, Is 90
Mathematics (above arithmetic) and the
Sciences, 90
Ancient Languages, 25
Matriculation per Student, Il
Board. including lights fuel and other room
expenses furnished at, per week, 9 50
Students charged from day Of entrance, and no de-
duction made except in Of proracted sickness
For further particulars address the President.
July 6, 1859. lyI
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DIR. C. F. BROWNS
Young American Liniment

Not for the purpose Of instructing such an but
for the purpose of relieving all who may be afflicted
with Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Erysipelas, Old Sores
Burns. Bruises. Sprains, Cuts, Boils, EruPtions
Scald Head. letter, Ringworm, Felons, Swellings
DC, DC But short time has elapsed since the
discovery of DR.. C. F. BRowS's American Lnimen,
"a discovery that constitutes one OF the greatest
boons conferred upon suffering humanity, and ono
of the richest contributions that has ever been
made to Medical Science Also, for diseases Of
HORSES AND CATTLE, SUCH AS
Sprains, Strains, Swellings, Calls, Fistula, Big
Head. Wounds, Scratches, Sweeny, and Screw
Worms in stock. For sale by
DR. G. F. BROWN, Philadelphia. Pa.
and all Druggist and Merchants throughout thu
civilized world. July 6, 1859. lyl
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STATE OF ARKANSAS,
County OF CRAWFORD,
In the Crawford County Circuit Court. Ju-
ly Term, A. D., 1858, August Sd 1859.
Present-JoHN NJ. WLsox, Judge
Amongst others were had the following
proceedings. to wit: a-,.a .- -
MORRILL, d MAREAx, Plfs.
rs asst by attachment No 14s.
JOEL H. d WALKER FOSTER. Defts.t
This day comes the plaintiffs by their attorneys,
and the defendants having wholly failed to appear
plead, or otherwise answer the plaintiffs action
and it further appearing to the satisfaction of the
Court that said defendants not residents of the
State of Arkansas, it is therefore on motion of
plaintiffs, ordered that publication be made mott
flying the said defendants, than action Of as
sumpset by attachment, has been brought by said
plaintiffs, against said defendants in the Circuit
Court Of Crawford County, Arkansas, whereby said
plaintiffs claim of the said defendants, for their
debt, as sworn to the sum of Two hundred sixty
one dollars and sixty three cents together with in
terest at the rate of ten per cent per annum from
date until paid Also that said attachment was
levied on all the interest owned in the following
slaves. to wit Sidney, Joshua, Thomas. Tom,
Reas, also Adam. Malinda: Queen. Ruce, Luckey,
defenIicnts appear here by themselves or their at
torneys @ Or bei.e the third day of the next term
of this Court, whic, will commence on the last
Monday in January, 1860. al The Eccs,rt House in
Van Buren, judgment will be entered against L,em.
and their interest in the above named slaves sold
to satisfy the and it is further ordered that
a copy Of this order be published in some newspa-
per in this State for not less than three successive
weeks and the last insertion be not less than six
weeks previous to the third day of the next term
Of this Court. A true copy from the Record,
Attest, I. w. TALKINGTON, Clerk
3w1 $40
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STATE OF ARKANSAS,
COUNTY OF CRAwEORDn(

Of kARhANSAS, 4
COUNTY OF CRAwFoRD,j
In the Crawford County Circuit Court, Ju-
ly Term, A. D.. 1859. August Sd, 1859.
Present-Hon. j. N. WILSON, Judge.
Amongst others were had the following
proceedings, to wit:
MORRILL, d MAREAN, PN.
Us asst by attachment No. 149.
JOEL H. FOSTER, Defendant.
This day come the plaintiffs by their attorneys
plead. or otherwise answer the plaintiffs action
and it further appearing to the satisfaction of the
court, that sad defendant, is not resident of the
State Of Arkansas 1t is therefore on motion OF
plaintiffs, ordered that publication be made, mott
flying the defendant that action Of assumpset by
attachment, has been brought by said plaintiffs
against the said defendant in the Circuit Court OF
Crawford County, Arkansas, whereby said plant
ifs claim of said defendant for their debt as sworn
to, the sum Of Two hundred and fifty nine dollars
and fifty nine cents; also interest thereon at ten
per cent, from April 18th. 1854, until paid Also
the said attachment was levied on all the interest
owned In the following slaves. to wit: Sidney,
Thomas and Rius. also Adam, Marinds, Queen,
Johanna. Thomas, Ruce, Lucke, Allen, Green,
Henry, Nelly And unless said defendant appear
here by himself or attorney, before the third
day of the nexr term of this Court; which term
VII commence on the Last Monday in January,
1860. It the Court House in Van Buren, Judgment
viii be entered against him. and his interest in the
above slaves sold to safety the same.
And it IL further ordered, that . copy Of this or
der be published in some newspaper in this State
fer not less than three successive weeks and the
last insertion to be not less than SIX weeks previous
to the third day Of the next term Of this Court
Attest, /. w. TALKINGTON. Clerk.
gsH
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Wonderful to Contemplate

TN an age remarkable for :" wars, and rumors OF
wars" Of intrigue and blood shed for good reas-
oning and bad conduct. for sound rules and corrupt
manners, when virtue fills our heads but wee our
he.rfs rhen those who would persuade that
thew are quite sure Of heaven. appear to be in no
greater hurry to 60 there than others, but put on
the livery Of the best masters only to serve the
worst in an age when modesty herself is more
.shamed of detection than Of delinquency when
independent Of principles on which to depend and
free thinking not in thinking freely, but in being
free from thinking in an age when patriots win
hold anything but their tongues-keep anything
their characters to improve such an age must be
dificult--to instruct such an age must be danger
GUS, In an age like this we call the attention Of
he public to.