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MORAL COURAGE.


A rare virtue, and great as it is rare. We
remember when we thought the courage of the
field every thing. The charge-the word of
command-high-sounding and clear amid the
battles ury-the clash of arms-the roar of
artillery-the thrill Of the bugle's note, as
with more than magic sound, it bids the SOL
der dare all for victory-the banner of your
country in front-planted there to stand amid
victory or defeat; oh! how young hearts beat
to be actors in such a scene, calling it glorious,
and holding it noble for brave spirits to mingle
in, and fighting nobly, to lie down and die:
But what is the courage of the battle field
compared with the courage of every day life!
Stand alone; see friends scowl; hear distrust
speak it's foul suspicion; watch enemies taking
advantage of the occasion laboring to destroy (;
who would not rather encounter the shock OF a
hundred battle fields, and lead a forlorn hope
in each, than bear and brave these things
Why, the one is as the summer breeze on the
ocean to winters stormiest blast. Any COM
mon spirit may summon courage to play the
soldier well use quickly fits him for it. But
it requires a man to speak out his thoughts
as he thinks them-to do-when like that
stormy blast in winter on old ocean, peace,
honor, security ano life are threatened to be
swept away. Yet who, looking back on the
page of history, or forward to the hope of The
future, would hesitate which of the two to
choose? The martyrs-what are they? Chron-
-icled names in all hearts. The patriots who
died for liberty, ANONYMOUSLY and on the scat
fold-how fares it with them? Cherished as
earth's honofed sons. The good, who spoke
the truth and suffered for its sake-where are
they? The best and brightest-frst in our tho't
and love. And yet, what did they? Like
men they spoke the truth that was in them
This was their courage. If they had been 81
lent, if, trembling before tyrants or mobs, they
had feared to tell what they knew to speak
what they felt, they would have lived and
died like other men. But they had the moral
courage to do all this, and though they perish
eu,. ;c.an was 5Giessed through their suffering,
and truth lighted up with new glory and
power.
Give us moral courage before every thing
else! 1t is the only bravery on which human
ity may count for any real blessing. Give us
moral courage first and last! For while it
nerves a man for duty, it roots out of his heart
hate and revenge, and all bad passion, making
him wise amid danger, calm amid excitement,
just amid lawlessness, and pure amid corrup-
ton. 1t is the browning beauty of manhood.
&C. NJ Clay.
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BEGIN RIGHT.

IF there is one thing in life more important
than another, it is to begin right. The best en-
~terprises often fail for a want of this. Young
men are sometimes in such a hurry to get into
business on their W account that they COM
mence with Inadequate means, or an insufficient
connection, or in ignorance of many necessary
details. In nine cases out of ten, under such
circumstances, they fail Or they begin with
trusting to many, or on too long a time, and
have to struggle under difficulties for years,
and perhaps become i~nsolvent at last. Or they
fancy, with the sanguine feelings of the young,
that their profits will be greater than the result
verifes, an1, on the faith of this delusion,
launch out into expenses which they can but
lily afford. Orthey speculate, before they have
realized money to speculate on, so that, if the
speculations prove unfortunate, they not only
ruin themselves, but defraud honest creditors
whose funds they have, in point oc fact, spec
ulated with.
Other men make a mistake in marrying
They do not, in this matter either, begin right.
Have they their fortunes still to make? Too
often, instead of seeking one who would be a
help-mate in the true sense of the term, they
unite themselves to a giddy, improvident crea-
ture, with nothing to recommend her but the
face of a doll and a few snowy accomplishments.
Such a wife, they discover too late, neither
makes home happy nor helps to increase her
husbands means. At hrSt, thr1ftleSS, extraV-
agant and careless, she gradually becomes cross
and reproachful, and while she e%nvies, other
women, and reproaches her husband because he
cannot afford to maintain her like them, IS real
ly the principal cause of his ill-fortune. The
selection of a proper companion is one of the
most important concerns of life. A well as
sorted marriage assists, instead of retarding, a
mans prosperity. Begin right in this respect.
Select a sensible, agreeable, amiable woman,
and you will have secured a prize Hbetter than
riches" If you do otherwise, and alas for
you.
Begin right in establishing a character
The only way to do this is to be what you seem,
for hypocrites and rogues are always found cut
in the end. Honesty is the best policy. But
no man can be upright, amid the various temp
tation of life, unless he is honest for the rights
sake. You should not be honest for the low
motive of policy, but because you feel the bet
ter for being honest The latter will hold you
fast let the element set as it will, let storms
blow ever so fercely; the former is but a cable
of packthread, which will snap apart. In the
long run, character is better than capital
Most of the great American merchants, whose
revenues outrank those of princes, owe their
colossal fortunes principally to a character for
integrity and ability. Lay the foundations of
character broad and deep Build them ON a
rock, and not on sand. Begin right. But,
establish a character for loose dealings, and, 10!
some great tempest will sweep it away. Begin
right.=Bdhin1Ore Sun.
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GRANVILLE
FEMALE SEMINARY.
A SELECT BOARDING SCHOOL FOR
YOUNG DIES ST

DEv. C.S. Doolittle, A, M Rector J. Indy.
IL A. NJ. Principal; Mrs. P.A.Doolittle, Governess:
Mrs. NJ. M. Indy, Associate, assisted by other able
and accomplished teachers.
This long established and popular institution now
offers rare advantages to young Ladies for acquiring
a thorough and accomplished education. It's loca.
ton is delightful and h althy. The buildings have
been thoroughly repaired, the rooms newly papered
and neatly carpeted. A full corps of experienced
and accomplished teachers are Employed. The Rec
tor, Principal and teachers reside in the Seminary
thus enabling them to bestow special care and
attention upon each pupil. The course of study is
extensive and judiciously arranged. The instruc-
tions given are mostfaithful and thorough. To those
expecting to become teachers, special instructions
will be given. The next session will commence on
Thursday the 2nd of September. For information
or admission, address either of the Undersigned.
@. S. DOOLITTLE Rector,
J. Indy, Principal.
Granville. Aug. 4, 1858. 4etf
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ADMINISTRATORS SALE.
DY virtue of an Order of sale, issued by the Pro-
d bate Court of Ashland County, Ohio, [ will sell
at Public Vendue, upon the premises, on Saturday,
P. NJ, the equitable interest of said estate in the fol-
lowing described lands and tenements, to-wit :-situ-
and State of Ohio. Range nineteen (19J and bounded
as follows -on the east by land owned by A. Spons-
Ter, on the south by land owned by s. Richey, on the
westb by land owned bye. Sprinkle, and on the north
ises formerly owned by George finnish. said equit-
able interest. Appraised at 226 100. Terms of Sale,
cash in hand. ISREAL MARKLE,
Admir- of D. Kreps, deceased.
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sm Prosperity is no just scale; adversely is
the only balance to weighfriends in.-P9utarch.
nR- There is only one objection to people
who "mean well" and that is they never can
sparetime to carry out their meaning.
ne- Never give counsel where it is notasked
of you, especially to those who are incapable of
approaching it. goJ - af =
1s-We understand that there is q company
Mills, twom miles north Of this village-Nor.
Experiment.
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To Dies TROY .BUGs.-Bugs can not stand hot
alum water. Take two pounds ofalum, bruise
it, and reduce it nearly to powder; dissolve it
in three quarts of boiling water, letting it re-
main in a warm place till the alum is dissolved.
The alum water is to be applied hot, by means
of a brush, to every joint and crevice in the
floor of the skirting aboard, if they are suspected
places, whitewash the ceiling, putting in plenty
of alum, and there will be an end of their
dropping from thence.-County Gentleman.
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Hs5- IF thou art a master, be sometimes
blind if a servant, be sometimes deaf.
Bag- Small faults INDUCED, are little thieves
that let in greater.
ng-Reason governs the wise man, and cudg-
els the fool.
"a The foundation of political happiness,
is confidence in the integrity of man.
na- To owe an obligation to a worthy friend,
is a happiness, and can be no disparagement
ne- In whatever house you enter, emain
master Of your eyes and your tongue.
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EGGS BY WEIaHT.-Many of our people are
in favor of the sale of eggs by weight. We
saw an experiment made last week by one of
our grocers, whe had just received a fresh lot,
that converted us. He first selected a dozen
of the large sized and placed them in one scale,
and then put ttoentyso one of the smaller sized in
the opposite to balance them. The customer
chose the dozen, paying the price that was
asked for the twsnty-one.-LotoeH Netes.
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Kansas! Kansas!

S the freesoil of the Great West to be desecrated
i by Slavery All who are opposed to oppression
who desire to see right triumph over wrong, are
earnestly invited to call at the Saloon of the sub
criber, in the basement of the Sampsel House, and
evince bytheir patronage, that they are honest in
their professions, and believe one man to be as
good as another. Shaving done easier than the
brokers, and hair clipped in a style that would put
to blush the tonsoria1 skill of a Deliiah. Let the
unbeliever come and see if one half has yet been
told him. GEORGE DORSEY
Ashland, March "a, 1858. 42tf
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ANIMAL CURIosITIES.

The tongue ola cat is a singular instrument.
It is her eurrycomb. For. this purpose it is
rough, as you will find tiff you feel it, When
she cleans herself SO industriously, she gets off
the dirt and smoothes her coat Just as the ostler
cleans and smoothes the horses coat with the
currycomb. Her head she cannot get at with
her tongue, and SO. she has to make her fore
paws answer the purpose instead.
( There is one bird that lives chiefly on oysters.
It has a bill, therefore, with which it opens an
oyster as skillfully as an oysterman can with
his oyster knife.
4 Some birds can sew very well with their bills
and feet. There is one bird that sews so well
that it is called the tailor bird. Its nest is hid
IN leaves which it sews to gether. 1t does
this with a thread which it makes itself. 1t
gets cotton from the cotton plant, and with its
long, delicate bill and little feet, spins it into
fine thread. Itthen pierces the holes through
the leaves with its bill, and passing the thread
Through the holes, sews them together. We
; believe that in getting the thread through the
holes, it uses both its bill and feet.
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Warietp.
From the Festive wreath.


0NG
Bx Us.
A song for the noble,
A tribute to man,
Whose heart is a fountain,
That angels may scan,
And find there no waters
Less sparkling and clear,
Thanthe beautiful drop
Of the penitent's tear.
81 Powers more ennobling
Than De Leon sought,
&FGush up from this fountain
= OF high, noble thought,
The beauty and vigor
.siiss,T OF meier ending youth,
Is nothing compared
With the beauty Of truth.
sept
A song for the noble,
A song for the brave,
A tribute to many
.si7zE4s DsE Who crossed the blue wave,
And bowed Ger the rocks,
And kissed the green sod, .
And found here q freedom
To Worship their God
A song for the noble,
A song for the free,
Whose king is, fsOur country"
Whose crown, sELlberty,"
POD. Long may they form links
In Equality's chain,
And never return
$50 81 To low thralldom again
fsa9g71t 1=aa
-s "A song for The noble,
A tribute to those
- -aZ- Who ever, endeavor
To lessen life's woes,
r. UNFOLDING the right,
And, condemning the wrong,
With saonward,' and "Upward,"
Their burden of song.
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Cabinet and Chair Shop.
il. PPLER

CHARLES +. EPPLER,
HAYING permanently established himself in the
IL above business in Ashland, will execute all
orders in every department of his business, to the
satisfaction of those who may favor him with their
patronage. His goods are ali manufactured by hims
self, in the old and honest way, and are warranted
to prove what they seem and what they are recon-.
msnded.
pware-room and Shop in the building formerly
owned and occupied by j. Musgraye.
Ashland, July Z, 1883. a. pktfsf
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THE HOME MoTHER-Some one, writing
for the Masonic Mirror, draws a charming
picture of shome-loving, shild-loving mother
awe must draw a line, ay, a broad line, be-
tween her and the frivolous butterfly of fashion,
who fits from ball to opera and party, decked
in rich robes, and followed by a train as hollow
and heartless as herself-she, who, forgetful of
the task assigned her, neglects those who have
been given in her charge, and leaves them to
the care of hirelings, while she pursues her
giddy round of a~musements.
"Not so our home-n,oher! blessings be on
her head. The heart warns to see her in her
daily routine of pleasant duties. How patient
ly she sits, day after day; shaping and sewing
some article for use or adornment for the little
flock And how proud and pleased is each
little recipient of her kindness! How the lit
tie face dimples with pleasure, and the bright
eyes grow still brighter, as mamma decks them
with her own hands in the new dress she has
made |! How much warmer and more comforta-
BILE they, if mamma wraps them up before they
go to school. No one but her can warm the
mits and overshoes, or tie the comforters around
the necks!
"There is a particular charm about all she
does-the precious mother. They could not
sleep, nay, fol- that matter, she could not, if she
failed to visit their chamber, and with her own
soft hands arrange them comfortably before she
slept! Her heart thrills with gratitude to her
Creator, as she looks on those sweet blooming
faces; and when their prayers are done, she
imprints a goodnight kiss on each rosy little
mouth. 1t may be, too, a tear will start for one
little nesting, laid in its chill narrow bed, for
whom her maternal care is no longer needed
1t sleeps, though the sleet and snow descend,
and the wild winter winds howl around its
head. 1t needs no longer her tender care A
mightier arm enfolds it! 1t is at rest She
feels and knows that it is right, and bends
meekly to the Hand that sped the shaft, and
turns with a warmer love, if it be possible, to
those little ones who are left her to love. How
tenderly she guards them from every danger,
and with what a strong untiring love, she
watches by their bedside when they are I'LL
Blessings be on the gentle, loving h~ome-mother.
Angels must look with love upon her acts
Her children shall rise up and call her blessed;
and the memory of her kindly deeds will en-
fold her as a garment"
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nsA When we record our angry feelings, lie
it be on the snow, that the first beam of sun
shine may obliterate them forever.
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E ME SLEEP.

Let me Sleep said my companion, half pet
tishly, turning from my couch.
Let me Sleep TIL words haunt my men,
DRY for hours afterwards. How often has that
wish been breathed in this weary world, ooh,
let me Sleep
The man whose conscience lashes him for
his misdeeds, evils committed and unrepented
of-cries, as he drops his head into the thorny
pillow, Let me sleepp
The mourner who has seen some bright and
beautiful one fade from his embrace like a
summer flower nipped by a too early frost
bows his head above the pallid face of the
PROSTATE form, and signs in the agony of his
soul1Let me sleep! with the loved one whose
smile never will welcome my footsteps more"
Let me Sleep said the traveller, who, foot
sore and weary, has toiled long in the world,
and seen hopes perish, unfulflled, Joys wither
ere they are tasted; friendship, which he
thought enduring, changing hue like chame-
Icons and rainbow promises, fading and melt
ing into colorless air-'Oh let me sleep, for /
am weary
The rosy-cheeked child, the bright-eyed
undertakes for whom life puts on its finest
aspect, it's most enduring smiles-all have pc
RODS in which they long for sleep, for the OBJ
livion of all care in which the waters of
Lethe may flow darkly and deeply over them.
deep; hushed and breathless. The roar Of
cannon, the deep-toned thunder-bolt, the shock
of an earthquake or the rush of ten thousand
armies cannot break up its still repose. With
mute lips and folded arms, one after another
the e%phemera of death sinks down into dark
ness and nothingness. No intruding footsteps
shall jar upon their rest, no disturbing touch
shall wiring from them the exclamation-let
me sleep
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Notice to Teachers,

These examinations will commence at 9 O'Clock
Am, and close at four o'clock PM. No applicant
will be admitted after twelve M. Written testimonials
of good moral character signed by at least two re
sponsible persons, will be required, which testi-
monials will be kept on file. No certificate can be
ante dated. No private examinations will be held.
Noue will be examined who do no expect to engage
soon in teaching in this county. Recommends,
where practicable. are required from school directors.
We earnestly request them OF the close of each term,
to send us q note of the success of their teacher.
S. BARBER,
Clerk of Board of Examiners.
Ashland, Feb. 10. 1858. 36-1y.
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nsa- The parent who would train up a child
in the way he should go, must go the way he
would train up his child in.
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ns True prayer is not human, but a celes
tial gift; the fruit of the Holy Spirit praying
in us and with us.
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seA- A generous mind does not feel as be-
longing to itself alone, but to the whole human
race.
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pS~Gratitude is a feature much admired,
but rarely to be seen.
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psA Why repeat a second time an action
of which we have already repented?
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B@=Moderation is a silken thread running
through the pearl chain of all tn. virtues.
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aarBe quick in receiving, and bold and de
termined in executing.
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psae IF you wish that your own merit should
e recognized, recognize the merit of others.
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R9-When is a nutmeg like a prison window
When it is "grated."
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LINE!
Ashland and Mansfield.

THE undersigned. as Agent for Adams and the
i United States Express Companies will attend
promptly to the delivery or for warding of Express
matter ut Mansfield or Ashland, from or to any por-
ton ofthe United States. In my absence, packages
left with A. W. Melsheimer, at the Sampsel House,
will be promptly attended to-. Charges paid on de-
livery. LEVI NcCAULEY, Express Ag't.
June 8, 1858. lf
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Ss1~Many are great because their associate!
are small.
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B9~If the minds he consonant, the best
friendship is between different fortunes.-FuI-
Ter.
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IMPORTANT TO TRAVELLERS!
NEW HACK AND NEW PROPRIETRSl

g. B. GRAY
d ESPECTFULLY
So Oannounces to the
&SNlNWg$H#U public that he has OBJ
NBNtYNDM @ rs ~ tanned the contract for
carrying the mail be-
tween Ashland and New London andhas placed on
the line a superb new Hack, of ample dimensions,
and can now carry passengers to and from the
Rail Road, between the above places, at the mostre
asonable rates.
TINE Hack leaves Ashland at Z o'clock, and
arrives at New London at 10 o'clock A. NJ. Leaves
New London at 2 O'Clock P. M. and arrives at Ash
land at 6 o'clock: Fareone dollar. Aliberal share
of the public patronage solicited.
Ashland, July 18th. 1856. no6tf.
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NOTICE
T hereby given that We the undersigned Commits
i sioners Of Ashland County, will offer for Sale on
Friday, the 3lst day of December, A D., 1858, the
building of a Bridge across the Muddy Fork of the
Mohican, IL miles east of the town of Perrysburg,
on the Road leading from Perrysburg to West Salem.
WM. S. STRICKLAND.
r. JACOB LIMERICK,
JOHN BERRY.
Ashland. Dec. Is, 1858. 4w28
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From these figures, it will be seen that nearly one
fourth of the total ct ). deaths natsi in the he COZ country are caused a9sed
diseases springing from a "slight cold"
Do not trife with your health; but, if suffering
from a cough, or cold on the lungs, buy a bottle of
may safely count on a cure. Thousands have done
SO, and have certified TO its wonderful effects.
Coughs sometimes proceed from q disordered or
d~yspeptie state of the stomach in which case the
German Bitters should be used. In cases of weak
ness, or general debility of the system. resulting from
a protracted cough, the German Bitters will be found
of great benefit.
Prepared only by DR.. c. NJ. Jackson, 4I8 Arch
Street, PhiladeiI hia, and for sale by Druggists and
Storekeepers throughout the United States and Can
ada. Price IS cents per bottle. Dec. /, '58.-Iy26
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ss1HB@- Injuries are seldom forgotten-bene6ts
: ; seldom remembered.
1&. Men often blush to hear of what they
bueefe not ashamed to act i9t
bBsF. If folly were a pain there would be
gfsaning'in every house
~ True eIoqdence consists in saying all
that ;s necessary, and nothing more,
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Provision Store!

in the Store Room recently occupied by j. Shilling,
prepared to furnish his friends and the public with
every article in his line.
% TO FARMERS.-My friends from the coun-
try, visiting town, are informed that they can at any
hour of the day or evening obtain q cup of good hot
Coffee, q plate of Beefs Tongue, Triple, Corned
Beef, Ham, DC, on terms which will make it their
interest to give me q call.
Ashland, April 30, 1858. 46tf
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House and Lot for Sale.

HOUSE and lot pleasantly located, in the to
"A wn of Ashland, viii be sold at abargaIn, by
application at the Union Office.
Dec. l, 1858.