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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-05-06

- supply jns received at
april 10 dis u & VlCTOR3
uIARPE Is >. NJ ttiAZINE tor May last rcrriv.
III 'da la,d hdtsi " q VI 'ToWs.
THE HESr II DOES AND tLbSESr BUYERS
ARE REQl ESTED To CAIL
AND EXAMINE
OUR STOCK OF CLOTHING.
april .-.ds. GLASS RAINE
NOTICE yO PgaS ~gClaNH A Phy.ir,an's
~ situation Is lor sale VIII al caa'c In pleasant VII
age among the VIZ iuia he haser will bs
good aud good scho
a regular physsa Inquire of The editor AZ h,s papr.
april - dxrs
NJn.JERENsAH HENRY nOYsE Fake
w noiI O. that hal proceed the 18Th and l4h II
MAY the oice 'iaani Slaughter ~ 10 In Lynch
my suit for divorce against you in The Circuit Conrt Of
Cam vbcll county MARTHA ANN BOYLE.
april lidlawfoiv ,iy Counsel.
NTARsuAI.L SALT AFI.OAT.-I 1000 sacks
lV4 MARSHALL SALT aioat dy expected aud for sale
by tapri M dts A =. I Ell. kchmond, Va,
GPRyNG SEASON. IsJD.-JOHN AnRA.
- HAMS II have just opened his ~lii stock OF
variety and chGaucr thit III former casnn also
claim the merit of UNPARALLELED CiiEAiNESS. hav.
Ing purchased The rgrr portion of my hne DRESS GOODS
from the late Frnh ,a at prizes from 't' ~ or cent less
than the nf mf''rIainu They consist In part Of
Rich Dress Silk. OF the latest siSr-
Double Skirts Composition Hahr I,z;
The Impress on A Paris III SIX Brreg
Tissues Grenadines Foulard- indies Jaronrs Lawns
Gnuhams. French Embroi Il ri, AZ. Nc.
Kid Glove. Lace Qnis Hosiery nnl Cor,es;
with difere,t kinds of Extension Skrts,
Grass Corded and Manila skirts;
araies Quilts Linen and ca Ton Sheetgs Table Linens.
Napkins Towels, trush. &C AZ.
with Ane assortment ri RICH MANTLES.
march 30 dts
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-05-06

NY SPRING snppiy of Br.Ts SHOES 0nILs
MI HATS Gaps. TkUNKS vAktsE0s 0AHt8F
BAGS SATCIIf LIS, UMBRELkAs. -. esUuesy -
received which must call ,he aissnslaH ~ t.
helng confident my ant pseA viii U9yonG1n4
/ am very thank,ut to lbesni eonnnnFy !. SesZ -
own. taprh l5-dsst U 91Axx 4xss.'
- E15 ALI, ODD RR1.e.OVvsF WWE3A9S4A
II OF bands and sh,wy ylcs HrstAse2 -
III invited cal aud pspply - ineeyte 444se12Qu0e4
Had al Cal before they are ~ seIlE - & ~
uarrh % dtslG "a tT II FE UkfG<E4yk
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-05-06
MOnthIies for May.

90 a TO YOUR sNTEREsr.-swsse pen~s
Ia lot Of BLACK FRENCH CiO ri COATS, 70 per cent
low than bought in this city. at - .,.
april .5.dtA HlBSH oTRAUcE'n.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-05-06
GENTS GOODS FOR sPRINo 1859. .

| GENTS GOODS FOR 0PRIN0s 1coS.
III ,he latest q yes Of FANCY CASHMERE vEsTtNGA
CL0THs ANb FURNISHING GOODS AZ Y xa.s q
really eood go s styles and made ~ - sae1 -
ure caI, suited Aso very best Black Doe lks 49,
q Etc. Linens kw pre Cassineres for eosa Mnsls. -
and Trimmings. &c .&c. ssssa 9sfsa w. -
i anril I'D rs =. ".
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-05-06

BtnroHp COUNTY isih nt AIail, is.A.
WV. A. MILLER, Agn 1 j SIM \ Herse & q, -Sr
asked the result II Exp rimrnt made by
with Peruvian ,unnp ana Eee-es Minpnat' Gnano.-
IN tho SprlnE III 1864 s"elintiun, purchased
~ each Kind frau Rnd shisiHtti u, o.
well determined matr rSpriim with them
n Tobacco nt witch io!rrhir Ia and OF nn0rI
quality. On on. hall If the lot api NJ" Peruvian and
the oth,t ialf Kr"ss Nina al ted ~ 'qinl pnnrtcs-
The 'hr larr MAY,
aud worked precisely nie seyetai "rcnSins TOOK
nrighb"rs III" m and them I" point ihr
to,Rrru. wijiin III, whri part ~ liner
kinds Of Gnnnr u.-liy generally CAV he pre-
ference 10 tho hnHiIulai'd there WINS nny ntff nee
think ha Manipulated y q lts " hat Is uaw " wing
the oi Ia NIL gd and difo,rnre b" am full
satisfied that Rc sc Manipulated Unaun equal TO Peru
II and II Is certainly mGtl less trouble nai i ground ready
Tor Signed J. H. NlllfEDW
n..rlu IL IL
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-05-06

IN .CTORY RDXTUAEn FO8 - 1st.- ooce
II f,r eiIe lot Of FACTORY FIXTURES. consisting -
Hcrcyys Presses and other Machinery necessary 70
carry on the business OF manufacturing I. bacco Y
may 2dltsc4L u. W. WAhMiCA-
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-05-06

SuVBl ~ largest nss0rimeut 81 Frtnsess 99Paes
Butsns, isonnef Ribbons Velvet frimniAg and Moeo1e
Work with very large lot Of ShHwis Mausa RaGan11n
Is~rsee ahawi and Bersges Mantle. ....+s 1
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-12-01

Some twenty five or thirty years ago MIR.
Harris oSncl q horse tha- met with a hor-
ible accident He WAS attached to \ plow
in field and becoming frightened. ran
away The horse made spring and alighl-
ed on the stump of tree. which was about
six feet high and nine inches in circum-
ference TIE stump went enlirely y through
the body of the animal, raising the skin
over five inches lear the back bone. but
not breaking through. An oxwas procured,
the tree chopped down and remove from
the BODY of the horse. The animal was
c,:,sc,lrre,i ruined. and some one aivisie
Mr. Harris To have him killed 10 end his
sriferings. The horse faelly walked to
his stable. whers he received every aIten
zion. and in less than a year WAS sound as
ever The place where the tree entered
soon healed up. bat some three months
afterwards small splinters were discharged
from the hack. Although this seems an
ineredible story, it is positively true. and
there are people sill living in Watervil'e
who remembers the occurrence well. The
horse did n,; de for many years afterwards,
and never appeared to have suffered any
m aterial injury from the terrible impale
ment - WotcraiNe Tines
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-12-01

sy enough If the trial is made in earnest.
A dozen times that day WAS the torch ap-
piled to Mr.. Landcl's quick temper, and as
often was he in danger of blazing out. But
he kept his temper ill the sun went down.
aud then he turned his steps hemeward
feeling more comfortable in mind than h.
had for several weeks. There was no shad
CIV on his countenance when he met his
wife, but smiling good humor
You said Don't, as eft this incoming.
Welt
Aud l didn't.
You are hero. said Mrs. Landcll laugh
inS.
Not much Of a one The conquest was
easy enough when drew the sword in
earnest
And you felt better?
Oh. thousand times. what a curse of
ones life this quick temperament is. am
ashamed of myself half dozen times a
day on an average But have made good
beginning. a'1 mean to kept on right until
the end
Don't. said Mrs Lancell 10 her husband d j..
rs she parted with him Tor the store at tie
front door of their home the next morning.
won't; God help me-! was answered
heartily.
Aud he didn't as the pleasant evening that
he passed with his wife, most clearly testif
ed.
Readers, if you are quick tempered.
don't
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-12-01
An Audience cf. One.

The oldest and most eccentric circum-
stance that evei came 10 our knowledge
occurred last Saturday Mr.. Foster. the
manager of the Theatrical Company, then
PLAYING AT Concert Hall, was sitting in the
hotel. ruminafihg, in all probability, upon
the full house he was to lave that even
ing. when stranger entered the rom,
with bill fort the evenings performance
in his hand
"Are you the manager Of the Theate-?''
quoth the stranger. 80
i am SIR replied Mr.. Foster.
You are to play Richard III. to-
night?' v
Yes SIR
Il am. and always have been extremely
fond of theatricals. but never had an op.
poriurity of seeing Richard Ill. il !
unfortunately, / leave town this
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-12-01

A TOUCHING ASEcDoTE.-H A. H.
Stephens. of Georgia. in recent address at
meeting in Alexandria. for the benefit of
the orphan Asylum and Free Schools of
that city, related the following anecdo:e:-
A poor little boy, IN cold night in June
with no home or roof to sheler his head, no
parental or maternal guardian or guide to
project or direct him on his way. reached
at nightiall the house Of a rich planter. who
took him in, fed, lodged. and sent him on
his way with his blessing The kind at
tentions cheered his heart, and Inspire him
with fresh courage to battle with the obsia-
cles of life Years rolled round; Prosi-
dence led him on; he had reached the legal
profession: his host had died; the cormo-
rants that prey on the substance of man
had formed a conspiracy to ge. from the
widow her estates. She sent for the near
est counsel to commit her cause to HIM,
and that counsel proved to be the orphan
boy years before welcomed and entertained
bv her deceased husband. The stimulus
of a warm and tenacious gratitude was now
added to the ordinary motives connected
with the profession. He undertook her
cause with will not easily TO be rested,
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-12-01
a Fool and his Money Parted

The New York Tribuue tells the fol-
lowing story of a man named Faris Of Ten
nessee. which proves that there is work
for the fool killer yet:
Elisebeth Trail, tall. slim. good look
ing woman. a few months since, WAS trav.
cling through The West, stopping at va
rIous cities and towns 10 tell the fortune Of
the credulous, who desired to be humbug-
ged. Many were the servant girls who
fockcd To see the famous '.Gipsy Queen. :"
rs the insinuating damsel called herself
During her travels in Tennessee, the Sip
sy Queen come to the plantation of Mr.
llezekiah Faris. IN Frank lin county, where
she put up for the night Duriag the
evening. she. being of a pleasing address
and winning manuers, SO insinuated her
sell into the good grace Of her host and
hostess as to induce them t. invite her TO
STAY sill longer. She consented and con
iiaued aguest at the plantation for several
days.
A last, however. she was forced TO take
her leave; before doing Sc. she took Mr.
Fa,is 10 one side, and. in confidential
aru mysterious why, told him there WIS aII
immense treasure buried on his plantation,
and that she alone could direct him how
ID obtain it. Mr.. Faris eagerly swallowed
she gli;iering bait. and WAS anxious to
bring forth his pick and shovel and at
once uncover he promised wealth This
the Gipsy would not allow. but told the
anxious digger that the gold could only be
reached through her mystic spell. In or
der that SHE might properly work her
charms, she desired Mr. Faris to procure
$4,000 in gold. which be was to place in
a jar. the jar TO he covered with earth the
whole to be placed III a trunk and secdrely
locked. The trunk was then to be set
away and allowed TO remain twelve days
he keeping the trunk and she retaining the
key. During this time he was not to men-
ton the subject TO any one and on the 18Th
day she was 10 return and assist at the
resurrection of the buried treasure. The
gold was procured. and amid prayers aud
iucantations the $4,000 WAS placed in the
trunk. and the sorceross departed
Impatiently waited the confiiing Faris
for the thirteenth day, which should bring
him both witch and wealth. The former
came not. and he found to his sorrow ths.
the latter had departed, For. ON opening
the trunk and examining the jar, lie found
that ips,ead of s3 600 being there deposit
ed, the gay gypsy, during her incantaiion,
had substituted a package of lead for that
of gold. The duped mortal was forced 10
expose his own folly. and the fortune tell
er was persued for months without success
lll II WIS rumored that she had taken up
her residence in Belvi!le. n Y. Accord
ingly. a requisiiion on the Governor OF
New Jersey was Obtained from the Cover
nor of Tennessee and u son of Mr.. Faris
came to New York, where he obtained the
services Of sergeant Dickson of the De,ec
tive Police. who went to Belville, and af
ter some trouble, succeeded II arresiing
the woman. She was recognized by the
son of the dupe. and last evening the Off
Ger started Tennessee with her, where size
will be required 10 answer the charge of
of grand larceny.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-12-01

A COUNTRY DoCToR--The Knickefbook-
er does up yarn in superior manner
There is more truth than poetry in the fol-
lowing from the experience of a country
doctor--a fact that more than one of that
badly treated and worse paid class Of indi-
vidnals would be willing to verify on oath:
The poor doctor is called from his bed
on stormy night with the stirring sum-
o;tor, want y on 10 come right straight
away of to Banks's. His child is dead.
Then why do YOU come?
He's poisoned They gin bim laud
anum for paregoriky.
How much have they given him.
'Do'no. a great deal. Think he won t
get over it,
The doctor pushes on through the storm
meets wi h divers mishaps on the way. and
at length arrives at the house of the pois
cned patien. He finds it all closed--not a
light 10 be seen.
He knocks at the door. but no answer
He knocks furiousIy. and at last a night
cap appears st .he chamber window, and a
woman's voice squeaks out
WHO'S therc?'
The doctor to be sure. You sent for
him
Oh, it's no matter. doctor Emphraim
is better. We rot little skeered, kinder
Gin him laudananum and and he slept kin
der sound, but he's walked up now
How much laudanum did he swsl!ow?'
Only two drops. 'Tain't hurt him
none.
Wonderful bad storm to night
The doctor turns away, butloning up his
overcoat under his throat, to seek his home
again. and tries to whistle away morii6ca
ton an anger. when the voice calls
Doctor! DOrtor'
What do lou want?'
You won't charge nothin' for the visit,
viii ve?'
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-12-01
PLYMOUTH, INDIANA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER |. 1859.

evening on the 6-46 train. Now, how
much money would induce your compa-
ny to play Richard III for me this after
noonV
Foster thinking the stranger was joking.
replied he would do it for twenty five dol
lars. The stranger looked at the bill
again, and inquired what would be the ex-
ira charge for the Rough Diamond? To
carry out the joke. Fos err. replied ten dol
lars, and handing it TO him remarked that
he would like to have the play to com
mence not later than two o'clock
Foster got the company together. and
related the circumstance. The idea OF
playing Richard III to AN audience of one.
was So excessively ludicrous, ard so new
in their experience. that they consented.
Two O'Clock came. ard the solitary au-
dience assembled. Cho ,sing an eligable
position, and cooking his feet upon the
back of The seat in front Of him. waited
patiently for the performance to commence.
The bell rang, up went the curtain, and
The play commenced. Never did actors
do better. They MI exerted themselves to
give their patron an entertainment fully
worth the price paid for 1t, and they sue
ceeded. The stranger applauded vigor-
ously at different points; and at the close
of the play called Mr.. Foster before the
curtain who responded in a neat little
speech. A dance and song followed, af-
ter which ihe farce of the Rough Diamond
was played. The audience laughed, roar
ed and applauded, and as at the close Of
the first piece, called out tho leading ac-
tors-Bucyrus JouraaE.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-12-01

The WORLD To Man OUT OF WoRK--
To man ost of employment, prescribed
marked, there is nolhlug 50 terrible AS the
close ranks of society around him. Every
busy man seems TO have found his place;
each locks sep with his neighbor. and the
vast procession moves on. Once out OF the
serrisd order, the unhappy wretch can nevr
resumed his position. He finds himself the
fifth wheel Of a coach. there is nothing fo,
him todo--no place for him at the bounti-
fall board where others feed He may s,srve
or drown himself. as he likes--the world
las no use for. and will not miss him.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-12-01

GS-JoHy BRowN, JR--The miscreant
is in Ashlabula county at this time. He
has been in Canada. but at present is res
iding five miles from Jefferson. and j. r.
Ciadings' son proclaims that he is armed
with thirty two shots and three bowie
knives, and will never be taken alive -
John, on his return from Canada, asserted
that his father never would be hung. and
that force was concentrating to rescue
him. and that The Harper's Ferry war was
not get ended. These facts we have from
persons Of undoubed veraci!y in Ashtsbula
county.-C CeUelond Democrat.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-12-01
A Good judge Of Cows.

Squire Wick. a lawyl fncies that wha
he don't know 'ain't w{rlh knowing, and
whose home is not ihpusaud miles from
the pine tree State. was 4 great f.vorite
win the late Judge Crshch Once when
wishing the Judge. the hitter invited him io
walk over the premises. Among other
places. they visited the barnyard. and the
Squire, WAS srucl with admiration as he
gazed upon the noble herd of cows which
had just been driven u, 10: milaing. He
talked as elabora;e'y Of their good points
rs would iirstiate sl,ek breeder, when
he fact WAS he knew next to nothing
aoou. stock. aud some pf he good points
..~ ,els~c vt caused the Judge a hearty
laugh III the sleeve.
We'll. Squire sail ;le Judge which OF
tue COWS will yoa ,akcb
Which ~'li take sail tls Squire. no. know
ing lie Judges meaning.
les which will you AXE? am going to
'aake yon present Of one of .hvm-wlicl
snail /. 0e?
eaiy. Your honor. ,his is unexI octed |
vi no. object 10 the present. bat would
.
a. iccsiseiS should not be choosers.
IL you accep lhis prearui, you mas
maze he seier'i''n. Beins quie Il good
judge II sock, you wIll not be like TO cheat
Yourself
The Squire rubbed his gold bowed spec
Iaccs an,. began u v'cw Tie COWS wi h u
cri les precision. Afer much scrui
nizins. he said
apPrehend your honor would not like. to
part with ,hat Very TAI, short horned. hick
necked COW?
hvve 10 choice; make your own selec-
tion. said the j udse, his risibls hardly con
tiolable
don't want TO rob you of your favori:e
COW: but if you have 10 choice. should
prefer the very FAT one; she has many good
points
No robbery a: all-he Fat cow is yours.
Ny ser,a ant will dive her - your horsebe-
fore milking
The delighted Squire hastened home To
inform his vile. In about an hour he saw
the latest and best pointed COW in the
village, as he styled her, driven INTO his
yard and he despatcheda sable daughter of
Africa TO milk her. In a few minutes in
came ebony giggling and laughing
Squire Wick knew there was something TO
pay, but what he could not conjecture
There stood Dinah couyulsed with laugh
ter, the empty pail dangling by her side.
What on earth is to pay, Dinah? inqsir
ed the Squire
Oh Massa for nuffia, only-ki. hi. hi.
he. he. he.!'
The Squire looked at his wife she at him.
and then both at Diuah, who had connip
toned with laughter and settled down BY
the door. her face covered with her apron
and her laughing machinery shaking hen
sides at a tremendous rate. The Squire's
mad siz
'Dinah, said Ec at The top OF his voice.
tell me what's up. or I'll throw you oui Of
the window a ...
Dinah rose and controlled herself long
enough 10 say
Oh. lor, massa. nuf :, only that COW of
yourn he--a gemnson coscP and then tell
INTO another fiji Of laughter.
If you know how chopfallen man looks,
a portrait of Squire Wick's coun'enance
would be supeffluous.
The way that very fat short horned.
thick necked cow walked back to the yard
Of the Judge wasn't slow; and the way he
shook his sides was a caution to stock crit
les.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-12-01
Four REpuBMcAN ESTIMATES OF CAPT

FoUR REPUBHcAN ESTIMATES OF CAPT.
JOHN BRowN.--A co,emporasy puts them
thus: The Rev Mr.. Waylsnd, of Wor
cester, compares him to Patrick Henry.
Oils and Warren Also, decl~res that
History shall treasure his words, and youth
shall repeat them on the stage ot boyish
declamation Wendell Phillips says he is
n greater and better man than Washington
was. and that if he is hanged 1t viii take
more thar two Washing,ons to be born in
Virginia to wipe out the wrong. The
Hartford Courant compares him 10 Alger-
non Sydney, Hampden and Cromwell. Al
so, declares that he is a hero. (When the
news Of the murders first came. it declared
he fought 10 be hung. as feloD") Wm.
Jones Watkins. (negro.) who addressed
a Republican meeting at Brocke.t's Bridge,
New York, on the evening of Nov. 9. de-
clared Of him that "he was a hero. as brave
and as holy rs the sun ever flashed upon"
Also. that Washington does not deserve
10 be mentioned in the same day with Capt
Brown
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-12-01
GEA good washing fluid may be made

GA good washing fluid may be made
of hot water and plenty of soap
Children's dresses ware longer by letting
lhem reach to their ankles
Milk that has stood for some tire should
be permitted TO si, down.
Carpet will prove to be more durable il
you take care not to tread upon them.
plenty of fresh. sweet butter and good
appetite will keep bread from spelling.
Wooden rags should always be washed
in sweet oil before they are made into fan
mel cakes.
A regard for decency requires that salad
should be dressed before appearn3 at the
dining table.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-12-01

PARRIclDE'-Tb Thomas Redmond. an old
gentleman of considerable property. resid
ing near Wyliesburg. in Charlotte county.
Va. was shot few days since BY his son,
aged IS, and died on The 18th inst. Thir :
y-seven shot were extracted from his side.
The son had difficulty with his father.
who drove him from the house, The mur-
derer was arrested at church, Sunday, and
IS now in IL
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-12-01
~DAxGERoUs HABIr.--The Harris

EgDANGER0Us HABIT.--The HARRIS
burgh pa Telegraph says: "A lady had
The habit OF picking her teeth with pins
4 irifiipg humor was the consequence.
which terminated in cancer. The brass
and quicksilver Used in making these pins
will account for this circumstance. Pins
are always pernicions to the teeth. and
should never be used for toothpicks.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-12-01

E~There were three sons of John
Brown with him at Harper's Ferry. Two
and one Owen, escaped and is now safe in
Canada. So saws the Cleveland Herald.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-12-01

gg-'. Mother" said tart little boy the
oihe day, 1--WE got such bad head ache
and sore throat, toe. Have you. my dear!
asked the mother; "well, you shall have
some medicine "Its no NATTER" retor-
ted the shrew urchin, 1--we got 'em. lsst
they don't hugt me-"
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-12-01

lie gained it; the widows estates were
secured to her in perpetulty; and Mr..
Stephens added with emphasis of emotion
that sent its electric thrill throughout the
house. 'tbot orphan bog stands before you!'
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-12-01

EgT There is now on the way TO Eng
land, from the Maharajah Cashmere, as
present TO Queen Victoria. a costly shawl
tent. which will contain bedsiead Of solid
gold. The value ofthis regal Offering is said
to exceed fifteen laces Of rapees (fl5O.-
O0O.)
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-12-01
A DYING MANS REPEETANCE.-A few


years ago, Rev. Mr. B, a faithful,
fearless preacher. in one Of the hill towns
of Hampshire Comfy. preached pointed
sermon against the use of ardent spirits,
especially designed for member of his
congregation, who WAS in the habit OF
hiiias his help at low price. in consider
alton of the frequent ''treais" that he fur
nshe,i his workmen "Old Nat" felt him
sell particularly ''hit" by the discourse, as
the Goa, fitted him exactly, and therefore
absenled him selffrom church for two years.
A few weeks ago he was seized his last Ill
ness. expressed a great anxiety to see Rev.
Mr. B---before he died His son went
pos,-haste for the minister. who, of course
was quite ready 10 respond 10 the dying
mats summons. On entering the room,
he WAS greeted with the cool sauta,ion.
"Mr. b. am about TO die; and |
have sen: for YOU that you might have a
chance to apologize to me for that liquor
sermon preached 10 me a few years aso!'
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-12-01

EA man passing through gate way
in the dark hit his nose against post
| wish that post was in HI, said he. Bet
ter wish it WAS somewhere else, said by
slander. YOU might run against it again.