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Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-08-04
VOL. 2.-NO. 81


What little things serve to remind
us Of the loved and lost A vacant
chair. a pair Of little shoes. a single
stocking. or child's plaything. have
stories all o: them. and make the heart
grow soft with sorrow. A mother
whose little boy is dead. says: "0ut
of doors the children are being happy
with their sleds. and how they rejoice
that the winter is here. In the wood
shed hangs my boys sled; though he
will not need il any more. thought
as looked at IL. how he was wishing
for snow; and. now it has come. he !,
gone" Sacred is the little sled now.
Every time she looks at il she thinks
OF her boy. L, is n mute reminder of
the little one that is dead: hanging up
by string just as he left it. il j. a
something left behind TO keep his
memory green. A strange pleasure.
that she was blessed with his presence
once. and sorrow that he is gone.
mingle together while she looks at il:
the past is dream and the present.
sad reality; but the future is bright
with hope.-IN. G. Herald.
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Not long since l took my scat be-
side a nice looking basket Of fruit.
Selecting from il the finest looking
one. with my teeth I broke its blush
ing rind. II just suited my taste.
II was so juicy. sweet and rich; so
again and again the apple was bitten.
until | came TO the core. when lol-
there, hid among the seeds in the cen
ter OF its heart was little worm.
whose deadly work had embittercd
and darkened the whole core.
How soon did | compare the apple to
man! How many pretending friend
has been thus tried Friends who ap-
pear warm hearted and true. when
you come to their hearts you find there
an ugly. filthy. little worm called
Deceit" coiled in the center, poison
ing every thing it touches. Choose
for your favorite an apple not so
splendid in appearance and see il its
core is not more apt to be sound
So in selecting friends: do not take
one who appears to be so very much,
who is so polished and exact, and
whose promises are too fair to be
easily lived out; for il you DO. you will
more than likely be disappointed.
There are. however. some apples
whose appearance can not be excelled
and are sound, too, at the core. SO.
also. there are some people who may
fill the eye with delight and the tongue
with praise; whose hearts are faithful
and true as the morning sun. Such
hearts as these. l am sorry to say.
arc really rare. When we chance to
meet one we should hail it with JOY,
and by words of kindness and cheer
teach it to grow both beautiful and
true. until it yields the ripe fruit of a
true life. KATY.
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to perform in the world. His reason
being created after the image of God,
he has to use it to discover the laws by
which the Almighty governs his crea.
tion. and, by making these laws his
standard Of action. to conquer nature
to his usc-himself being a divine in.
strumcnt. Science discovers these
laws of power. motion. and trans
formation; industry applies them to
the raw material which the earth yields
us in abundance. but which becomes
valuable only by knowledge"
Oil that all would study nature
more and think Of themselves q little
less; then we should indeed be peo-
pie Of kings. whose empire would be
the word and whose subjects would BE-
all created things!
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Plain Talk about the Administra.
fiou

The Republicans Of Minnesota, at
their late State Convention, passed
the following, among other Resolu-
tions:
Resolved. That we condemn in un-
measured terms the reckless extrava-
gancc of the present corrupt and prof
ligate National Administration-its
anti-Democratic issue of shin plasters
its venality in the awardment OF
public contracts-its proclivity TO Gre
ate a mountain of public debt-its pu-
mic faith in the affairs Of Kansas-its
repudiation Of "homes for the home
less," its duplicity on the Pacific Rail
road, its gross violations Of the purity
of the ballot-box, its cowardly aban-
donment Of the doctrine Of protection
to adopted citizens. its alliance with
disunionists. its universal subversion
ofLiberty, its opposition to the Dec
laration of Independence. and its gross
perversions OF the constitution. con-
stituting in all q bill of grievances
which renders this Administration a
cancer upon the Republic, and which
we pledge the vote of Minnesota to aid
in removing in 1860.
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Too Quick.

Although this world is 'thorny
waste. it seems some good men are
not in hurry to leave it, The Rev.
John Skinner. of Linshsrt. Longside.
while passing along a street in the
village. was met by an old woman
who was in the habit Of begging. AS
was her practice, she made solicitation
for half a penny. On feeling in his
pocket, Mr.. Skinner discovered that
he had not half penny. but was pos.
sessed of a penny piece. which he gave
her. The sum being double what wa.
expected. so excited her gratitude tha,
she exclaimed:
Lord bless you. sir. and may much
good attend your family through life
As for yourself. may God take you tc
your resting place this rery night
Thank you. madam. for your good
wishes said Mr.. Skinner. but you
need not have been so rery partieulo,
about The time
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Roy ALL OYER.

\ distinguished lawyer says. that
in his young days he taught boys
school, and the pupils wrote compost
tions; he sometimes received some of
peculiar sort. The following are
specimens
"On bdustry.-It is had for man
to be idol. Industry is the best thing
man can have. and wife is the next.
Prophets and kings desired it long,
and without the site. Finis."
"On The Seasons.-There is four
seasons, Spring. Summer. Autumn.
and Winter. Some people may like
the Spring best. but as for me-give
me liberty, or give me death. Finis. .
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guess we had better CO." said Mr..
Mann taking his hand.
"Shan't | see my father again.
was the earnest question.
The child and the parent parted.
When the next evening came. Mr..
Mann sought the cell Of his friend
He felt that then was the convict's day
of visitation. And so il was. Final
ly he yielded to the Spirits will; e.
nally it was said Of him as of Saul.
Behold, he prayeth!" Days and
nights of despairing doubt succeeded.
Gould the blood of Christ wash out
moral turpitude! Could the promise
of the All-forgiving be extended to
him! Still the living voice Of dulci-
mer sweetness sounded-"Thcugh
your sins be as scarlet. they shall be
as white as snow!" "The Spirit and
the Bride say. Gomez" He cast him
self upon the mercy Of Jesus; the par
don came-his acceptance was bright
and convincing.
"Write the good news to my wife. I"
said Mr.. Winfield to the chaplain;
tell her by the blessing of God.
Charlcy's visit has proved to me sa-
vor of life unto life."
The prison. term has closed. and the
united family walk together in the or
dinances of the Sacred Word.-[N. Y.
Examiner.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-08-04
Country Boys.

Country lads often feel that their
lot is hard one; they see city bred
youngsters on their travels and sprees
at the age of fourteen! veritable young
gentlemen with finished exterior, q
cigar, and a cane.
The young farmer. at the same age.
finds himself with hoe in his hand
and cheap straw hat on his head,
sweating among the hills of corn
He is frequently envious of his city
brother, whisking past him in the
cars. with kid gloves. delicate ring
lets, and plenty of money in his pocket.
Mind your corn, boy-hoc it out
clean, keep steadily to the labor you
have in hand, 90 it we'll. and in time
your good days will come too. If
you find farming not suited to your
taste, or your strength, or to your
circumstances; If you like mechanism
better, or have capacity for business,
whatever eventually you may engage
in, it is all the same. you have begun
right. The city blades have begun
wrong, and in due time you will see it.
Their fathers and mothers will in the
end see it too. Do not feel cnvious of
the pleasures that a hot-house man
enjoys; but remember, not in a mali
cious. but sober spirit, that such
plants wither early. By the time you
have acquired fixed habits of industry,
and acquired corresponding perfec-
tion Of mind and body, your delicate
ly-reared cotemporary of the town be-
gins to feel the debiitating effects of
idleness and of dissipation. He is
not alone to blame for a weak body
and proftless mind; it is the result
of system; but he can not escape
from its effects--these he must endure
for himself, in his own person. His
father may be professional man. or
a merchant, or may be merely rich;
the chances are fifty against one that
the son will not replace his father
Such is the result of well-settled expe-
rience; business falls into the hands Of
those who are most competent, it does
not descend to heirs. 1t is the coun-
try boys, after all, who do the city
business. Observing men have often
stated this fact; and any one who
will take directory. and inquire into
the origin of the business men of
Cleveland. or Boston. or New York.
will find it to be SO. All external
circumstances are in favor of the son
or the clerk succeeding to the trade of
the old firm; but the son seldom, al
most never, dies in the position of a
partner of the house. Why is it,
Simply because habitual industry is
wanting. With all the external odds
against it. the country furnishes the
cities their principal business men,
If intelligent. faithful. and pcrscve-
ring, and above all. cheerful and con-
tented, the chances are that tho lad
with the hoe will eventually do the
business of the father Of the lad in
gloves. who is now luxuriating in his
travels.-[N. T.. Farmer.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-08-04

"a little child shall lead them."-IsAIAH.
"Can you tell me where's the State
Prison." said . tired, trembling
voice.
The company of urchins playing on
the outskirts of Auburn, paused. and
the largest of them answered; "You
see whar that old engines a putin.
don't you-wall. its right across the
road"
You'll see the great high walls in
in a minute" said another.
And you'll see the men walking
on 'em. with their guns" chimed in a
third: better walk straighter'n than
that. or they'll pint to you."
The motherless looking group went
on teasing a poor. three-footed mas
tiff. and the little heated traveller drew
his form up more erect, and hurried
on.
He stood by the gate. "Will you
please to let me come in, sir? my
fathers here"
The gate-keeper looked up from
his toll, lifted his hat deliberately,
wiped the moisture from his face. and
pocketing his handkerchief, advanced
slowly. turned the key and admitted
the boy.
He passed up the stone steps into
the reception hall. Presently the
chaplain entered.
my fathers here. and I would
like to see him." said the child. hard
ly knowing whether to hope or fear.
"How long has he been here?"
This is the second year" and the
child's lip quivercd. His questioner
hesitated. They said father stole
some horses. and then took him to
prison: but mother don't think be
did" and the blue eyes glistened with
earnest trusting faith.
"What is his name, my little fel.
low?" and Mr.. Mann took tho small
hand on the settee-arm in his own.
"Charles Winfield"
"What kind Of looking man is
or was he?
He was real good-looking-had
black eyes and white teeth, and nice
whiskers-he used to buy me pretty
primers. and let me drive the horses.
and great many things: my name is
Charles. too. though most everybody
calls me Charley"
And you are lonesome without
your father"
Charley esssyed to answer. but
something in his throat hindered.
"You shall see him in about m
hour" said Mr.. Mann. who for awhile
sat lost in thought.
He knew Charles Winfield we'll
he had known him years before. In
early youth they had been for neatly
year room-mates in the Seminary Q,
l.. They parted IS Freshmen,
! cherishiug high hopes and bright AN
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-08-04

According to the latest London
papers there is reason TO believe that
Mr.. Golden is not unlikely to be ap-
pointed to the important Office Of CIV
ernor General Of Canada. Such .
proposition has been discussed in high
quarters. and it is said that when the
opportunity for putting it into motion
arrives. Mr.. Cobden will be prepared
to accept the honorable responsibility
IL will impose on him.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-08-04

The Valley Tan copies the follow
ing statistics Of Mormon population:
The population of Mormons in the
United States and British dominions
in 1856, was not less than 6S, 100, OF
which $4,000 were resident in Utah.
5000 in New York State. 200 in
California, 5000 in Nova Scotia and
the Canadas, and 1900 in s. America.
Europe contained $4,000, Of which
$4,000 were in Great Britain and Ire
land, 5000 in Scandinavia, 900 in
Germany and Switzerland, and in
France and the rest Of Europe zoo;
in Australia and Polynesia 2.400; in
Africa 100; and on travel, $500. To
these, if we add the different schism-
attic branches. including Strangcites.
Rigdonites, and Whiteites, the whole
sect was not less than 10000 In
1857 there appears to have been de-
crease in the population of Utah-the
number being only 81. .022, of which
5000 were children, about IL 900
women, and IL, 900 men capable of
bearing arms. There are 33S men
with s or more wives; of these, IL
have more than 10 wives, 80 men
with 5 wives, LOO with 4, and >. 400
more than l wife. Recapitulation-
4,6I7 men, with about l6, 500 wives!
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-08-04

~ JAMES r. LOWELL.
Men. whose boast il is that ye
Come Of fathers brave and free,
II there breathe on earth slave,
Are ye truly free and bravel
If ye do not feel the chain,
When il works brothers pain,
Are ye not base slaves indeed.
Slaves unworthy to be freedl
Women. who shall one day bear
Sons to breathe New England air,
If ye hear, without blush,
Deeds to make the reused blood rush
Like red lava through your veins,
For your sisters now in chains
Answer. are We fit TO be
Mothers of the brave and freef
Il true Freedom but to break
Fetters for our own dear sake,
And, with leathern hearts, forget
That we owe mankind a debit
No. true freedom is to share
All the chains our brothers wear,
And. with heart and hand, to be
Earnest to make others free.
THEY are slaves who fear to speak
For the fallen and the weak;
They are slaves who will not choose
Hatred, scoffing, and abuse,
Rather than in silence shrink
From the truth they needs must think;
They are slaves who dare not be
In the right with two or three.
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A Voice Of the Departed.
From the Friends Review


shine In the light OF God;
His likeness stamps my brow;
Through the valley of death my feet have
And ] reign In glory now. trod
No breaking heart il here,
No keen and thrilling pain,
No wasted cheek, where the frequen, tsal
Hath rolled, and left its stain.
Ihave reached the joys Of heaven;
am one Of the sainted bands;
To my head a crown Of gold is given,
And harp 10 In my hand.
have learned the song they sing
Whom Jesus hath set free,
And the glorious walls Of heaven still ring
With my new thorn melody.
No sin. no grief, no pain;
Safe In my happy home,
nv fears all fed. my doubts all slain.
My hour of triumph . come.
Oh friends Of mortal years.
The trusted and the trse,
Ye are waiting still in the valley Of tears.
But l wait TO welcome you.
Do forget7 Oh no;
For memory's golden chain
Shal. bind my heart TO the hearts below,
Till they meet to touch again.
Each link is strong and bright;
And loves electric fame
Flows freely down, like n river of light,
To the world from whence IL came.
Do you mourn when another star
Shines out in the glittering skyf
Do you weep when the raging voice Of war
And the storms Of conflict diet
Then why do your tears run down,
Why your hearts so sorely riven.
For another gem In the Saviour's crown
And another soul in heaven7
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From the Winchester (Ili.) Chronicle.l
A serio-Comic Accidental Church
vomit.
Last Sabbath was Quarterly meet
ing of the NJ. f. Church, and as usual
on such occasions, the sacrament was
administered. After the meeting all
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j. ID. GOODRICH,

attorney and Counselor at Lar.
Office Up stairs in the New Jail,
viii promptly attend to all business en-
trusted to his care. Especial attention Civ
en- to the securing and collection of claims.
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Business DIRECTORY,


CAREY ~. GOODRICH, /,
Attorney and Counselor at Law.
Office 1sf Floor IN New Jail Building.
Will promptly attend to all business en-
trusted To- his care. Strict attention given
tn the security and collection of claims
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"How charming is divine philosophy!
Not harsh and grabbed, as dull fools sup
pose,
But musical ns is Apollo's lutte,
And perpetual feast of nectared sweets,
Where no crude surfeit reigns."
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RANDOLPH DIVISION No. 90.
sons OF Temperance Of Winchester. meets
every Tuesday evening Of each week. at
{ he Temperance Hall ON the corner Of Main
aud Washington Streets.
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Stray SALE.

Tystrayed before B. F. Crownover, J.
II P, by James Millions, on the
10th day of September 1859, and will
be sold before the court house door, in
the town Of Bellevue on the End Satur-
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lowing described animal, to-wit: A
small white MARE. about 4 hands high,
six years old, branded with rs H " on
the right hip. Said animal was taken
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about the 10th day of August last, and
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w. H. HILL, Stray master.
Bellevue, Sept., ID, 1850. nl2-6
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EHstrayed before me the Undersigned,
II authority by Capt. Isaac Brown,
on the the 10Th September, 1859, and
WILDE sold before the court house
door in the town Of Bellevue, on the
second Saturday in March next, lso0,
for cash sac following descrEaed
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MULE, 10 or IL years old; IL or Ia
hands high, with saddle marks on the
back, and small white spot. between
the ears on the. back Of It's head, no
brands discoverable. Said mule was
taken up on the premises Of the said
Brown, in this parish, about the last
of August, 1859, appraised at eighty
dollars.
The owner isrequested to come for
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&c. w. Fl. HILL, Stray master.
Bellevue, Sept, 10, 1859. nl2-6ms
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