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The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-09-14

The GREAT EAsTERN-GRAND Pleas
URE TRIP VIA THE GRAND TRUNK RAIL
WAY TO PoRrLAND.--The Great Eastern
steamship-that extraordinary creation
Of which so much has been said and writ
TENTS at length announced in the English
papers as on the berth for Portland. Sho
is TO leave on the 10th inst, and will
probably arrive in Portland, Me-, by the
22d. The Grand Trunk Railway Com
pany, DESTROYS of gratifying the general
wish that an opportunity might be offered
to greet this great steamer on her ARRIVAL
at our shores, have resolved to grant ex-
cursion tickets over their road at an I'M
precedentedly low figure. On reference
TO our advertising columns it will be seen
that the fare hence TO Portland, with re-
turn tickets, (good for three weeks, is on
ly fourteen dollars. When the great dis
lance $3.50 milesl is taken into view, this
may be considered the cheapest excursion
trip on record. Those who have an eye
for the beauties Of nature will be able to
crowd all the wonders of the st. Lawrence,
the romantic scenery of the White Noun
tains, and their first pleasure excursion on
the Atlantic on the largest steamer in the
world, into one journey--all for four
teen dollars. Add to this that this may
be the last and only opportunity to some
of standing on tho Victoria Bridge and
witnessing the immense labor and skill re-
CURED in its construction, and we have
said all that is necessary by way of in
ducement to the many who We expect will
be numbered amongst the excursionists on
this occasion. We shall refer to the mat
ter moro at length as the period approach
es when the appearance at Portland of the
Great Eastern may be expected.
Detroit Free Press.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-09-14
State Teachers Institute /!
AT GRAND HAVEN.

NJ UNAND HAVEN.
"A Teachers Institute will be held at Grand
"A Haven, beginning October Sd and contin
uing in session till Friday, October 18th. Ablo
lecturers will be in attendance to give instruc-
ton in the various branches of education. Lib
eral arrangements will be made by the citizens
OF Grand Haven, TO entertain those who may
attend. Zsss~ Teachers, Of Ottawa and adjoin-
ing Counties, are earnestly invited to be present
J. NJ. GREGORY,
n37 4w] Supt. of Public Instruction.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-09-14
Caution |!

rE'HE subscriber hereby cautions the Pablo
against negotiating for certain Promisso-
ry Note of $500, given by II. Mentor, payable
to M, Losee or order-the same having recent
ly been lost. MARK LOSEE.
Grand Haven, Sept 10, $50. Tn37 3w
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-09-14
NEWS ITEMS.

- Peaches are. beginning to DO album
dant in Battle Creek. Prices range from
75cts. to 1925 per bushel.
- The Michigan Conference Of the
Methodist Episcopal Church will convene
at Marshall on the l4th inst.
w. w. Leland of Texas, sold his
clip of wool In New York; at 40 cents
per fb--the lot amounting to $4,000.
- Wards iron rolling mills, in Chica-
90, have recommended operations, with
about one hundred and fifty hands.
- The number of persons who stop
ped at least one day at the Hotel du Lou
vre in Paris in 1858 was two hundred
thousand.
"A. Jermian, one of the publishers Of
the Adrian Erpositor, died at his resi-
dence in Jonesville yesterday morning.
[Hillsdale Standard.
- The St. Louis Eveniag News
states that the st. Louis courthouse,
when finished, will have cost the county
$l,250,000.
p. T. Barnum has made beautiful
artificial lake in East Bridgeport, a mile
long and one eight of mile in width upon
the banks of which he intends to build a
new Iranistan.
- The Messrs. Hoe, of New York
city, have manufactured and shipped one
of their six-cylinder presses for the Sid
ney Herald, Australia. They sent with
the press one of their workmen to put it
up for the owners.
oDD FELLows.-B. w. Dennis, of Byron,
Mich, Most Worthy Grand Master of the l. o.
o. f., who is ON visiting tour to the Lodges
throughout the State, informs us that the Order
in this State is awakening from its lethorgy, and
that he carries with him numerous petitions of
dcfunct Lodges to be reinstated in their career
of usefulness. Marshall Expounder, Sept. 8.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-09-14
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
To Rent !!

fTNHREE upper Rooms, airy and well lighted,
Il suitable for business Offices. Terms, Cash,
at very low figures. Enquire of
FRED. BECKTEL.
Grand Haven, Sept II, $50. [n37 If.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-09-14

HAvING been appointed Agent for the Gro
IL vor and Baker Sewing Machines, I will
take pleasure in showing the Machine 10 any
DESTROYS of buying. Iwill also do Stitching and
Sewing, on short notice. Several Of. tho above
Machines can be seen at my residence,
MRS. ]. d. vANDERvoORT.
Grand Haven, July VI, 1859.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-09-14
Winters metallic Brown Paint

A new article Of Fire Proof Paint, manufac-
IA TIRED from Iron, can be had at GRrFrIS's
Drug store, for So per 100 lbs. Try it. Also,
Linseed Oil for 81 per gallon. for mixing it.
Grand Haven, July 8, 1859. ln2S
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-09-14
Frederick Beck tel.
WASHINGTON STREET,
Grand Haven Mich.
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
FRESH g. SALT HEATS.

GONSISTING Of Beef, Pork, Mutton, Hams
~ Lard, Tallow, &C., &c. Thankful for past
favors, we wouldinyit the public to call and ex-
anime our Stock of Meats before purchasing else
where. We intend to keep a full supply of every
article usually kept in Meat Market.
Esst- Cash will be paid for Stock on delivery.
Grand Haven, Sept. 4, 1859. In36 f
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-12-23
LEWISBURG ACADEMY.

VNHEEaII Session Of this Institution will
commence Mo>pAr, Sept 10. 1891 con-
tnue I:s weeks 10 be succeeded Immediately
by the Winter Session Of the same
length. 4 short Vacation will be given during
the Holidays.
All the Branches of thorough Academic
Course are taught, and young men deSirous
of qualifying themselves for Teaching. for en-
terlng College, or for general business, will
find II 10 their advantage to enter this school.
The Bible is Text Book.
4 large Glass Of Young Ladies Is secured.
TUITION-per session of - weeks, ,includlng
contingent expenses.
PRINARY-IH Reading, " ritug, pehner, Arithmetic.
Geo., tram. and 4 :. History. 50 W
ADVANCED ENGLlSH-lall not included above so
LANGUAGES, so
No additional charges also, no deductions
except for protracted sickness. Tuition pay
able Immediately upon the close OF the ses-
sion. JOHN RANDOLPH,
August 26, 1859. Principal
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-12-23

/ "Such fall" ~ answered Snooks.
"Beat Flory Temple" added Scrogss.
"Heaven belp me!' squeaksd Parson
Smith. "Wbat have been doing"
"Ridiug races !" yelled Snooks.
"Defling the tabernacle - shriekod
Scroggs.
"Bet all your salary" added snooks.
"Take up a collection" thundered
Scroggs.
abr. Timpson heard yOu," murmured
Snooks.
"You told Br. Jones, "blubbered Scroggs.
Up to this moment, Mr.. Timpson had
remained silent, "fxed in astonishment, p,
and strongly suspecting that Scroggs and
Snooks had been visiting cider mill !;
but, when his name was mentioned, he
could stand it no longer.
"See here, neighbors," said he, shiver-
iusly, 81 did rot hear no such thing, nor
Br. Jones nuther."
"B.. Srooks says you did," answered
Scroggs.
"My woman heard you did," rcjoined
Snooks.
"Oh-h-hw exclaimed Timpson, aslight
dawned upon him, and he caught clue to
the whole story. 81 never said nothing
about Flory Temple, nor races, nor race
courses, nor nuthing about bettin, nor any
sich vanity. When l was down to the
store after some terbaccer, l did say that
l heerd the parson talking hoarse to Br.
Jones; and you can see he's gotta bad cold,
for yourselves!' -
"Oh." said Scroggs.
"Ah!' sighed Snooks.
In an instant, the good parson compre
hended the great mistake, and be wheezed
audibiy:
ANY worthy brethren, | would advise
you to Jc sure you arc riyM bgore you
juclgc Such mistakes are very annoying"
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-12-23
new FIRM AND new GOODS.
VIM. Brown Jr. S Chs. G. DunkIe

VIM. Brown Jr. s. Chs. e. DunkIP,
Having formed a Partnership, al the old
stand of VIM. d ]. ii. Brown, Market 81. above
4ih, Lewisburg,
A RE offering large assortment o.
II Fail and WINTER Goods,
consisting of Ready Made Clolhing, Cloths,
Casimeres, Coaiinss. VesIIngs, Carpetings,
Bleached and Brown Linens, DrillIngs, Shir
tiDgs, &c.
Also large variety of LADIES' DRESS
GOODS, such as Calicoes, Challes, Lawns,
Delans, BaraCes, Silks, GInehams, ,Shawls &c
Also all kinds of Notions, Groceries, Hard
ware, Cedarware, Queens and Glassware
Fish, Salt, Tobacco.
Also all kind Of Brick for building pur-
poses.
Call and examine for yourselves. Produce
of all kinds taken in exchange for Goods.
BROWN & DUNKLE.
Lewisburg, Oct 90, 1859
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-12-23

FARM Lands for sale, 25 miles from Philadelphia by
Railroad, in the State Of New Jersey. Soil among
the best for Agricultural purroses being a good loan
soil, with clay bottom. The land is large tract d
ved into small farms, and hundreds from all parts Of
the coudfry are now settling and building Tn. crops
produced are large and he seen growing The eli
mate delightful, and from ro.ts Terms from
Sl5 to $50 per payable within four years install
ments To visit the place-Leave Vine Street Wharf at
Philadephia at A. NJ by Railroad for Hammonton,
or address j. Byrnes. by letter, smmon,ou Post uf
fc' Atlantic county, New jersey. See full advertise
pl.nt IN another column.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-12-23
LUMBER! LUMBER =!

VNHE subscribers have for sale rr~-
Tin lots to suit purchasers rs1-I-N
a large stock Of NJ
PINE BOIRDS-Panel Stuff slss.ss.ltss.ss
Plank, &c. Also 5000 PINE RAILS.
&c inch Sawed Sh.ngles superior quality.
Also Square Timber for Buildings:
Which are offered low for cash. al our Mills
on South Branch Of the White Deer Creek in
Hartley township or delivered on the Brush
Valley Narrows road al the end of our Road.
IyA Diploma for superior sample Of
Planks, and a Premium for Rails and Shlng
les were awarded US at the last Union Co.Ag.
Fair. JOHN M'CALL Il BROS,
Iy773 Forest Hill = o, Union Co, Pa
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-12-23
Fall and Winter Goods,

Hursh & Goodman, Merchants, LewisJurg
HAVE received and opened CHOICE
III assortment of all the latest STYLES of
FALL and Winter Goods. The particular
attention Of the Ladies is called 10 their stock
Of BriIiants
Dress Silks Prints
Delaines Shawls
FIg.Fr.Merinos Collars
Ducals Sleeves
Ginghams InSertnss
Fouiards Edsings
Chinizes Gloves, sc.
ALSO Cloths, Plain and Fancy Cassimeres,
Jeans, Tweeds, Vestings, Muslins, Drill
ings, Tickings, Flannels, Boots and
Iy Shoes, Hats and Caps:
together with a complete assortment Of
Groceries, Hardware,
Cedarware, Queensware, &c.
a Il of which will be disposed of on as favora-
BILE terms as the same articles can be purch-
ased anywhere. Gre US a call
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-12-23
THE LAST HOG OF AUTUMN.

'Iis the last hog Of Autumn,
Lift sluesling alone:
All his grunting companions
Are butchered and gone;
No pig Of his kindred,
No porker is nigh,
To help empty the swill-trough,
Or share in his sty.
I'll not leave thee. thou lone one,
To starve in the pen;
Since thy mates are all pork now,
Die shalt thou with them.
Then thus do I offer
The knife to thy throat,
And thou shalt b- picked,
Like every dead shoat.
And may be present,
when thou art the treat;
For ham, souse or sausages,
Why would not eat'
When people are hungry,
And beef can't be had,
For calming the appetite
Pork il not bad.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-12-23
AdmInistrator's Notice,

NOTICE is hereby given, that Letters
~ of Administration on the Estate of
ABRAHAM EYER. late of Union township,
Union county, dec d, have been granted to the
undersigned by the Register of Union County
in due form of law q; therefore, all persons in
debted to said estate are requested 10 make
immediate payment, and those having any Just
claims are also requested to present them le-
gally authenticated for settlement.
CHRlSTIANNA WALTER
limestone TP, Union Co, Nov II, 1859
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-12-23
New Arrangements New Goods!
TOSEPH /. HAWN having taken thp

y well known SPYKER NAT STORE, has
reftted it, and filled in an extensive variety OF
Hats, Caps, Gent'emen's Clothing, dc.
Also a large and splendid stock of CLOTHS
SSIMERES, &c, which he will mike M 10
order, as he still continues the Tailoring Busi-
ness. He is prepared 10 execute all work
entrusted TO his care, 10 the satisfaction of the
customer.
n. b. Cutting and Repairing G, done to
order. [Lewisburg, april 10, 1857
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-12-23
N2sMeat Market. .g
SECOND YEAR.

4 FTER one years trial, we are satisfied
y that a Hal Mandatory can be sustained
in Lewisburg. we are now prepared with the
largest and best selection of Spring Styles Of
HATS and CAPS ever brought 10 this market,
such as fine Mole, Silk, Dress Hats, Drab,
Beaver, Outer. High and Low Crown, Soft
Hats and Caps, and Summer Hats Of latest
styles for Spring and Summer wear, all of
which will be sold at CITY Prices, for Cash.
Orr motto shall be, "Quck Sales and Small
Profits, 'of which the public shall be the judges.
Hats made To order at short notice.
APRIL Is, 1859. JOS. GIBSON, Halter.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-12-23
DR.. G. M'NEAL,

HAyING resumed the practice of MEDI
III CINE, tenders his professional services
to The citizens of Lewisburg and Wei =ly-
Offce and residence with James p. Ross-on
South Fourth street June 1889
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-12-23
LIFE INSURANCE.

- The undersigned Is Agent for the Com
pany in Union county, Pa, through whom ap-
plicationS for Insurance can be made To
mechanics and business men generally, deSi-
ring To effect Insurance on their lives, 1t Of
fers inducements not equalled by any other
company in the United States.
Tao. II. WILSON. MD, Examining Physician
$ ORWIG, Agent, LewISburg. Pa
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-12-23
VARIETY OF VARIETIES (!

A large and well selected stock of new
N Goods in the Notion and Variety line,
has just been received and opened at the Post
Office, and for sale cheap Dor cash.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-12-23
New Hotel in Mifflinburg.
HARRISBURG STONE. WARE

TINIlTS Ware is clear of all poisonous mat
ter. The glazing is made of common saH
and clay. Apple Butter or anything else may
be kept in 1t with prt,ct scttfy. There is no
FOLSOM in il there j. in common red EaTthrn are
MIX and Butter keep much better in this material than
in Earthen-Ware. 1t is burnt To bint body, will not
absorb any part If What be put into IT, and is
liable to break crack in using.
Es-Sold by store-keer-rs IN LEWlSBuEG and gene
rally Throughout the STATE.
Mandatory --Fbert st, the Steam Flour Mills
Harrisburg. WIN. MDlER
bmio2 Proprietor
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-12-23

Would respectfully INFORM the public that he
has on hand a fine assortment of Gold and
Silver Lever and Lepine Watches-a good
stock of Gold, Cameo and Masonic Breastpins
of the latest style-Gold and Cameo Earrings
&c, which he intends 10 sell very cheap-also
a splendid assortment of Eight Day and Thirty
HourCLOCKSand Time pieces. Every article
warranted to be what it is sold for.
The greatest care will be taken in Repal-
ring and Cleaning of Clocks, Watches and
!!eweIry. and everything warranted TO give
Satisfaction.-PleaSe make him call, and
give him some trouble to show his Watches
and Jewelry.-July u, 1858
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-12-23
BIND OR RE- BIND

BIND OR RE -BlNU
Books, Magazines, Pamphlets, Music,
Catalogues, Newspapers, ,&c.
either Full or Halt-Bound, IN various kinds OF
LEATHER or of Muslin, and lined with Marble
PAPER of different figures.
Old Bibles and other Books or Papers which
it is desired to preserve as memorials in
family. can be made more secure by the BIN
der'S skill.
n~rBiank Books. Bibles, Hymn and Prayer
Books, Pocket Books. Albums, Diaries. &c,
Ieitcrcd with Gold
in legihle and durable characters, To order
Music PORTFOLIOS, &c, made to suit
customers.
Ly 4 good Bndery has long been desired
in this vicinity. and therefore respectfully
solicit the public patronage, trusting that my
experience and attention To business will give
satisfaction. Intend TO charge moderate and
uniform prices, on the Live and Let Live
principle-and hope to make ii permanent
business.
Prodnce and Store GoOds taken m pay.
- Rent and stock requiring money! expect
PAY ON DELIVERY of all work. 6?
Bndery in Beavers wooden block, N.Third
street, four doors from Market street near the
Chronicle Office. CHA'S J. STAliL.
Lewisburg, April |, 1883
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-12-23

Auction and Commission House In Ltwisburg,
& eA9ss.HM.lsAB4 9MlseAB4 Legal Auctioneer !
F.A.DOnehOwer having been appointed
sole Auctoneer for Iewisbrrg, is prepared to
attend TO all calls in his line in town and
country.
Commission Sales.
In April next, intend to open on Marke
street Room for the reception. and the sale
al stated times ofall kinds Of Goods at Auc-
ton. ANY one wishing to dispose of any arti-
Gle can depos,it with me and will sell il n,
the best advantage can and charge a per
ccntage for the same
Feb. 20, 1899 FA pONCHOWCR
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-12-23

no all wanting faIms-sss edv,I,usm,L; Of usmmol
ton Lands.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1859-07-28
GhOire Aeanln9,
The Husband and Wife of the
Eighteenth Century.
AN INTERESTING REMINISCENCE OF THE PAST.

MN I'M LnEo liNu nImlNlOOCNOE UT lnE fhS
When we visited home last winter, We Sc
lected from the library of our deceased grand
father,-the Rev. AMOS CHASE, late of Centre
vile, Crawford Co., Pa, Presbyterian min
ister,~three or four volumes, as typographical
curiosities, printed, respectively, from 1921 to
l79l. In looking through them since our re-
turn, we find the following Sermon, preached
by him on the occasion of the death of his
first wife and we re-publish it now, (sixty-
eight years after it was preached and ten af-
ter its yenerated authors death) confident
that our readers will find it sufficiently inter-
esting to follow it through the four or five
numbers of the Journal through which we
extend 1t in order not to encroach too much
upon the other departments of our paper. We
retain the orthography and syntax, and, as
nearly as our types will admit, the typograph-
ic construction of the original. We begin its
publication with Vol Xl., No. 49.-EDIroR
JOURNAL ..
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1859-07-28
CURING A GRUMBLER,
OR, t.
Three Days at Home.
CHAPTER I.-FIRST DAY

CHAPTER I.-FIRST DAY.
"There, my dear, I brought you home
three quarts of berries" said John Paley,
the blacksmith, as he set the basket
down upon the table ..... -a-
What in the world did you bring
three quarts for? I cannot use more than
two" replied Mrs. Paley . @aaf
"Oh, WELL now | think of it, Mrs.
Thompson wants quart, and wished me
to get them for her if the man came along
today"
Humph Now I think of it, I want
them myself, and Mrs Thompson cannot
have them.
Never mind ; | left a quart at the
shop for luncheon to-morrow-s can
have them"
Do without yourseIf?" .#..
Certainly; if she wants them she can
have them" ..a....
You take good care of Mrs. Thomp-
son, added Mrs. Paley with a slight sneer.
" Because | let her have a quart of
berries ?"
That is more than she would do for
you or me-" .
"Oh, noj | guess not" ...
/ asked her to lend me her wash-tub
the other morning, and she wouldn't do
it" replied Mrs, Paley, rather spitefully,
Wouldn't do it 2"
"No"
" Wouldn't lend you a wash-tub ?"
John Paley was astonished and indig-
nant. Mrs. Thompson was a widow, who
lived in the next house, and he had fre-
quently been called upon to perform sun
dry little chores which her lonely condi-
ton required, and now to have her refuse
to lend his wife wash-tub was the high
est ingratitude, and he resolved on the
spot that Mrs. Thompson should not have
the berries.
"She isn't anangel," added Mrs. Paley.
" | neversupposed she was. She would
not lend you her wash tub ?"
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1859-07-28
A SERMON.
PROVERBS XIX., ID.
Houses and riches are the Inheritance Of fathers
and a prudeW aoye IS from. the Lard

We're it not that good character in
Women should really deserve a sober,
particular grateful consideration = the
passage before US would not have found
place in sacred page 1t would not have
commanded the attention Of the greatest
ofkings. Howeyerrare, therefore, it may
have been to hear such subject canvassed
*Mrs. HEBEcoA CHASE, was daughter to the
Rev. Levi Hart fPreston-and grand daugh
ter to the Rev. Joseph Bellamy, ID. d. of Beth
lem. She was married 70 the Rev. Amos
Chase on the both of November, 1888; and
died on the 25th of February, 179l, in the
26th year of her age. The disorder of which
she died was dropsy; and proved very dis
tressing during the last three months of her
life.--Her miaa took serious turn at
about the age of fourteen: From which date,
her sngularly conscientious life did honor to
the religion of the meek, compassionate and
benevolent Jesus. Especially, in the last ten
weeks of her siclness--there was rational
and resigned, a steady and astonishing com
-pOsure OF mind-in setting her house in order
And she hath left q SAVIOR Of that good name
behind her. which is better than great riches.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1859-07-28
CIV FEMALE EXCELLENCE.

A DISCOURSE, in which Good Character in
Women is described and the worth and
Importance ofsuch character, contemplated,
by Amos Chase, 4. NJ, Pastor of the Second
Church in Litchfeld. Occasoncd by the
Bcath of his Wife, And delivered at Litch-
field South-Farms, on Lords Day, March
9Th, 1871, .........
Give her of the works of her hands"
-.SOlomOR
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1859-07-28


For the Potter Journal
TIE. PEASANTS PRAYER,
+" God dwelleth with the humble;
His arm sustains the poor
Sheds the blessing of His love
Within the humblest door"
Thus thought as paused to hear
The peasants humble prayer
If virtue has home on Earth,
1t surely must be there
His gratitude, as incense, rose
For gifts that seemed so few,
Descending on my listening ear,
Softly as falling dew.
His little ones around him knelt.
His Ella by his side,
With brow upraised divinely fair,
And calm as eyentde.
Roses clustered round the door,
AS if to catch the strain;
A lilly bowed its reverend head
Beside the broken pane;
The zephyr seemed to hold its breath
While passing through the tree
That canopied the dwelling place
Of Love and Piety.
Unseen, slowly tnrned away,
Yet, often my spirit there
Has wandered back at eveulide,
To listen to the peasants prayer.
God dweleth with the lowly,
Who seek but Virtues need
They who dwell with Him in love,
Though poor, are rich indeed.
BRCILDoUN, Pa. NJ. NJ.