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Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-02-19

1. They don't cost much. They come bub-
bling up in good natured heart, like the free
ly gushing waters of fountain. 1t is as easy
to speak them as it is to breathe They come
forth as naturally, and easily, from the lips
of kindness, as the rays from the sun. There
is no pains taking about the matter. These
kind wordsleap forth Of themselves, and de-
light TO fly away in every direction on their
errands of love.
2. They make the man happier that uses
them. They react upon him. Hot words
make the users wrath hotter. So loving
words make love glow the warmer in the bos-
ON. They are fuel to the sacred fame
Loving, words help to make a more loving
heart. Kind words make kindness more and
more the law of the soul. -crn5F, .H 10 I
@ 8. Kind and pleasant words touch other
peoples hearts, and make them kind. They
fall as fakes of fire ION the cold and selfish
hearts of others, not to scorch, but. to melt
NOT to irritate, but to subdue and shame
peoples coldEess and unkindness out of them.
Under such words grim visages relax, their
icy outlines are dissolved, and the soul that
had been frozen to the core, gets thawed out;
and he who had the gloomy December on his
visage, is not long in gettinga genial June in
the place of it. slrgiI9d e.'. sn.Gil
4. Pleasant words beget other words like
themselves in other people, We have been,in
crowded omnibus A few snappish, sulky
words have multiplied their species, till most
of the travellers have taken shares in the same
stock. Buta genial soul enters. His kind
words get wings. They produce an epiden-
ic. Growler number one, and growler num-
Der two, change voice and visagejl The mag
ic of few kind words has done wonders.
Ill nature has jumped outof her coach, and,
is off for parts unknown: and good nature
keeps all things in excellent trim for the rest
of the trip. ~ .f."...rg zCiacai ~ si5a.g{ :
81 If all this is so, then let US fling up our
caps into the air and go into q revolution.
Hot words, and sharp words, snap pish words,
and fretful and sharp words, snappish wordg,
and fretful words, have had the sceptre long
enough. Let US overset the government, and
put the dominion into better hands. Pleasant
words, born of kind and loving hearts, are
to be welcomed back to supremacy. They
will fill the throne with honor. And all the
people will have occasion to say" Let NO
such kingdom come to an end Boston Troo
6LET.H 500 .afff -r.zZf .H ..r..I. a. .--. .
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-02-19
Railroads i'm the West.

"a, The Cincinnati Railroad Record sums up
an interesting article on the Railroads Of the
West at the close of 1858 as follows: -''
=, Thus we have 6.455 miles of Railroads fin
ished in nine States, comprehendnig over
400, 600 square miles. In one Of these States
(Ohio,) the proportion is one to ID square
miles . In another lIndiana,) one in 3d.. In
q third illinois, one in "a. In a fourth
(Michigan) one in 900. In fifth (Wiscon-
sin, one in S5. In Iowa, one in 24O I in Ken
t'icky, onein 10; and in Missouri, one in
LOS. We may safely assume, that in few
years this regionr, will have . proportion as
large as one in 25 square miles in which
case the Central Railroad system viii contain
$4,000 square miles, and, we add with con-
'fidence, the profitable part Of the American
Railroad. Jbi~n2o or n9fW ,ggre-jr -rysT
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-02-19
JOURNEYING TO HEAVEN.

With silver feet the rivers tread, ~ 3
Inrough green savannas wide and free,
With crystal from the mountains fed.
And marching on to meet the sea.
SO through the fields of use below,
Fed by the spirit ard the Word
Our souls in dutys's path would 20.
To blend in union with the Lord. .... ..
With swift delight and willing haste
We Journey, Lord! with thee to dwell.
And find upon the burning waste
Samaria's palm and Jacobs we'll.
Thy voice is in the morning light; ,.-'t
Thy glory guides Us from above;
And in the cloudy tents of night, 10. ).s.
We find the Angel of thy love. =. =
Our raiment only wears away; .''. - o.
Soon shall we lay its remnants down; 4
And wake, attired in realms of day, I :.
u With angelrobe and Victor's crown.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-02-19
PsaInls or David. .n9't.

Yhe,annexed eloquent extract is from a lee
tdre By Henry Giles ,ns5, ,Ie q, ss. @sr, ,,.: "a "a,
Greathas been their power in the world,
They resounded amidst courts of the tabernas-
+cle; they foated to the lofty and solemn space
Pof the temple. They were sung with glory
in the Halls Of Zion; they were sung with
sorrow by the streams ofBabel. And when
srael had passed away, the, harp o. David
was still awakened in the Church of Christ.
In all s.the ages of that Church, from the
hymn which it first whispered in an uppe,
chamber until its anthems filled the earth, tho
Inspiration Of the royal prophet has enraptur-
ed its devOtions and ennobled =, its rituals
Chorussed by the winds. of heaven, they have
swelled throughout Gods own temples of skies
and stars; they have rolled over the board Of
ten thousand hermits They have runs
through the deep valleys of the Alps, in the
sobbing voices of the Waldenses, through
the deep sand caves Of the Scotch Highlands
lin the rude chanting Of the Scotch CoTenan-
ters; through the wild Of the primitive Amer,
ca, in the heroic hallelujahs Of the early pill
STlluS. az ..
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tQuees1QuSo ana .AnsWers.-.Legtslattv
IT,; ,i,oo,b ., Biographies. - 80 -.
aag The following circular has been sent to the
members Of the Legislature: :roa..,-, -, ," '-,'
r.? 70 za:s,s. =, j, ALBANY, Jan. ], 1850. -
I, Ny DEAR SR:-I intend, as wrote you
a short time since, to issue, in few days bio
graphical sketches Of all the members of the
Legislature, &C., and unless you answer i'm,
mediateiy the enclosed questions, Or call upon
me Immediately at 81 State street, (up
stairs the sketch Of yourself will probably
| not please you. Yours truly, y,1iiG.'1en5b Il
Fidsf '''hDi2H; ID VIM D.MURPHY.fa
+ .! '' ANSWER IMMED1ArELY. no,'e5gp al
/. Il. When and where were you born ?looiE
"a. OF what descent, and your father's
2,A1llS. If dead, and where did he die 2 ;...'
4. If not born here, when did you come to
this State p - '-'' 'i'i' . Ss9lfl.EoU Il lgIe
|. .. Where were you educated, and what
kind of an education a sw 2s--'noiItf4f.,l,.'!
8. For what occupation educated
q. In what occupation now engaged.
Etg 8. When and to whom married : "ss''12@-'l
S"9. W hat Offices have you held, where, and
during what periods .y7:1ga.
n 10! To what political parties have you be.
longed, and during what time ?,
+ a. IL. Have you had any experience as
public speaker p sG-'hlo'2l.lc- "dj q q q
! ID IL. What distinguished relatives, if any |?
lS. 10 what church do you belong or at
"A Address, dd1s $ v. v D. M Murphy; Albany, New W
York I"'- il2he nogD -'%''a sd ON ,rGdu
To which New Yorker answers: 95nD III
l.. was born at very early period of my
life in my fathers house, my mother being
present at the time. z lr n :. ....,-,-, o., ~.
81 am of legitimate descent, and of the
same name with my father. '''''" Il. i',''-
q g.. Not dead but liveth. 30 i'''. .'..TEG L-1-
4. Born in Vermont through mistake,
and came to this State as soon as could emil
CRATE. .r-,y -.,,rr
= g., Educated in Common School got a
and frstrate education too. '-'' '.''S' 9'7 q. ID
6. Educated for Priest, but when +, came
to years Of discretion became ambitious and
took to printing. stsfz a,ft =, c,;..,,...,,
z. Now engaged in answering your ques-
and q d--l of a time, / am having.
g., Married in,the. aowsy Of my youth. and
to the prettiest girl could find. 80" =,
9, Have been fifer in a militia company
and remained as long as could raise the
wind. ...s......-. '
} 10. Am a dyed in the wool " Democrat.
11.sSome >: llgoaa IN -, ...g:ls,,.zry'I 81,
-. Have no distinguished relatives but
myself Should all my blood relatives die
to-day | should be in for their funeral ex.
penses tomorrow ~ .,.1 ,.. ~ :. .si'n-in +,
la. Don't belong to any church nor does
there any3 church belong tome, Il / attend
no religious services except weddings and
funerals. arlV OH p, 10 ;; .y,f. o,Ir-
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-02-19
DER vOODMAN,s ANSWER.
To Der very bolite, but very foolish Rekvest W
he shbare dat dree.

Der very bolite, but very foolish Rekvest '
lbare dat dree. .-,r .....
By JOHANNES FRANZ Won p. KRouPLEs.
Dat dree Ich canst nix shbare,
l must chop off each branch
So tits no use shtanding here,
You'd vest "vamoOse der rancho"
Dat your your vanders hand
Set it, ish nix to me;
Did eight vanders dere shtand,
should cut down dat dree.
Dat olt vhite-oak wood tree,
Ill root its root out now;
Dough powed NIT age it pc,
I'll chop off eferv pough.
10 dake mine axe away, -, -
You AK me now in vain;
You've saw it plain each tay,
Now twill get der saw un plane.
Dough, aften nit mine vrow
I've sat peneath its shade,
Ven sit upon it now
Ven into sthools It's made.
A trunk will make vor me,
Its trunk of bark bereft: 90.
I'll nefer leave dat dree
Vile dere is Won leaf lef,.
Yung man, why should you let
Dat dree your heart so shtir;
A gal you'd peter get, s-.
And 60 make love NIT her. ..
Wipe off ''dat tear" un dake
Some chin or pranty hot,
No drouples nit me make, .'t."
Vor can shbare it not. 'or =.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-02-19
Interesting Incident.


ia" Bank Note Reporter, er,,tqsifc Three nhnore
banks DOWN. 4 said albaighs little boy efless
than half aiseoresofl year, oas9 be, entered 9
counting house ia Broad Street, one NOR.
ming, with large bundle Of papers under his
arm. '''''-|'1~lA AJifS e!1ii9 2lIia
y" Bank Note Reporter, STRIP said the lit
tie boy, inquiringly. IN bag vyi,.,,,u Ic2;te
-" No." replied one of the gentlemen, I've
do not want any," =
20 But stop I" added he,s s.sif you i u will sing
US Us song, We win buy one of your Report
ers.' .''iu o7iI 9ioiiE chI cTGi3j uojp-,,r,;y-,1,,
1.-The boy agreed to the terms, and the gen
tlemen, with an air that showed that they
We're anticipating sport, placed the little fci.
low upon thigh stool, which was standing
near; and bade him proceed to sing. They
them waited. evidently expecting to hear
some jovial song, when to their astonishment,
he then, commenced singing that beautiful
hymn, ,--'i' . -'',> i'oi''l' 2iJ- 10 js917JG! 81
t1 think, when read that sweet story Of old, Il
When Jesus was here among men, lI tda fold,
How he called the little children as lambs to bis "
lshoufd like to have been with them then!'1 .ig.
The effect upon his listeners was at once
perceptible, and before he had finished the
four verses, they were both, in tears After
ne had finished, one Of the gentlemen inquir-:
ed: '.'D-'''ii'0 81 a. 81 j-2'fIGo ,ia9t 9n
!. "iWhere did youlearn that hymn s'' orn
- AT Sabbath school," !" replied the boy.,1o
r. " But what Sabbath School ?" continued
the gentleman. --'''-'' 80
q: = AT Spring street Sabbath, school, was
the reply. -'' 4iS' o. oidRA3 -
- The gentlemen then purchased the Rspor-
ter, and presented him with sum of money
in addition after which he was allowed to- go
on his way. but not until they had called
him back in orderto obtain his name and resi-.
dence. q. Iaf]5Z - gTuiiat zgc'u9fir- 81 7
~ A Sabbath school teaehed CHANGED to be
present and Witnessed the whole interview,
and his heart rejoiced as, he discovered that
the bright-eyed little boy was scholar in his
own Sabbath school, u Gl dtDI; Tiro elil
u How often does the simple eloquence of
childrenreach the heart when the more elabo,
rate efforts of years are unavailing.-N Y.
Express, :sal
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-02-19

W Woman loves or abors; man admires
or despises. O l,-@ .. I'D 100. I
Woman loves with her heart man with his
head. s III! ss r.f-E e. .srf. ...i-. ...i. 4
The ignorant love too much men of talent
too little
Love bestows understanding upon woman,
and takes it way from man. l
Weak souls love all tender souls love one
object well. 80 r .'Fe,s -3- ..-.-f al .. a
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-02-19

5XeB- tits reported that a new Independent
Democratic paper is to be started in New
York and that 500, 900 are avaiied for that
purpose Mr.. Pryor, fnow of the Washington
Stass) and M. Forsyth to be the editors.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-02-19

10 tB-oW Whtepatridges from the North, have
appeared about Quebec, Canada, since the ex-
treme cold weather. Their bill differs in shape
from that Of the brown partridge, and they are
also very cthickly feathered down the tallons,
like ..bantams!s The Indians say they are
plentiful at the Sagpenay, this winter, but
never before. 80 S5tii'ia4!1-, -4ls III 10
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-02-19

you reside, the publisher of the Ledger will
send you copy by mail if you will send him
five cents in a letter. Address Robert Bon
ner, Ledger Office, A Ann street, New York.
This story grows more and more interesting as
it progresses. osJ . L-2 rT2.ef cHJ - yja
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-02-19

!. WT Miss Harriet Prescott, of Newbury-
port, Massachusetts, the author Of the ofthe
curious story, "In Cellar" in the Februa-
ry number of the Atlantic Monthly. The ed
itors thought, from the case with which, for
eign topics. were alluded to, that it was
q translation, but learned that it was the bril-
liant production of an untraveled New Eng
land girl. 3 '-ss'ii1E Isri IL tJttk Is 2r,isse
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H. On the 18th ult., two concerts were
given at Dubuque, Ia, and the proceeds
$24s-dividsd among the poor Of srr;. z z
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E In Berlin, on the 18th Of last Novem.
Der, Herr Dam. composer Of the orstorie
The Flood" died. -" "@'-.''4'!9'A u
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-06-25
Be Economical.

The man commences early in life to
practice economy is always successful
man. Those who take care of cents soon
have dollars. The small unnecessary
expenditures are what keep 50 many men
poor, and al toll all their lives. 1t is real
Iy astonishing 10 find how few men and
women think it duty to be economical
when the world goes smoothly with them.
While it is rare to find persons, with
abundant opportunities, who will not
strive TO be independent and prepared for
the little vicissiludes of life.
Some love display and even run into
deb: TO crafty their foolish passion. OH.
ers GO on the principle of living while
they can, and Danish all thoughts Of bad
times, sickness, or an old age. Others,
again, contract bad or expensive habits,
and rather than make an attempt 10 gel
rid of them submit 10 their tyranny and
deceive themselves with the p lea that they
are necessary 10 the full enjoy of life
But the fulI enjoyment of life consists in
living wisely and ratjonally. Transient
pleasures can be bought too dearly and
for hours of riotous enjoyment, days and
months of misery and pain may be the
fruits.
He will enjoy life most who moderates
his desires and economies the rewards oil
his toll. He will be freer from apprehen.
sions, and will have less regrets TO disturb
his happier momerts No one nav an
licipale that his path through lie will be
lighted by continued sunshine. This year
may be prosperous one The next may
be the reverse. The mechanic who now
has abundant work and good wages can.
not tell whether these will or not be per-
manent. He knows not how soon his
health may fail, and his little family be
without provider. And so it is Of every
one who earns his bread by his own la
bor. 1t is therefore their duty 10 be eco
nomicAl while all is going well with them.
No matter how small may be the saving
each week 1t will amount to pleasant
liItle sum by the end Of the year.
The habit of saving, too, when once
acquired, will work wonders. Economy
has a most salulary influence upon the
character of men and families. 1t is the
promotion of all virtues. Ii encourages
industry, overcomes evil temptations, and
produces feelings Of Independence and
s5l(-respect.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-06-25
SIayehoIder,s Convention,

This body assembled in Baltimore
City, on Wednesday, the 9Th inst, and
was attended by many OF the most promi,
nent men Of the Stale, Of both parties.
Judge E. F. Chambers, Of Kent County
was elected President, and Col. Geo. w.
Hughes, of Anne Arundel, Secretary
After remaining in session two days, the
following resolutions were adopted, and
The Convention adjourned sine die :
ReSylUed, That this convention consid.
er any measure for the general removal oI
the free blacks from The Stale of Maryland
as impolitlc, lnexpedent and uncslIed for
by any public exigency which could jus,
tify it.
RESOLVED, That the free negro popula.
ton should be well and thoroughly con.
trolled by efficient laws, 10 the end thai
they may be orderly, industrious aud pro-
ductve.
ResOlUed, That for the purpose Of di.
minishng as far as possible the evils
which proceed from an excessive and in.
creasing free negro class, the policy of the
Stale, declared in 1881, should be re-af.
hrmed, and such amendments be made 10
the act of that year as will give 10 it &C,
tive force and certain operation, and as
will prohibit emancipation altogether or
compel the prompt removal from the State
of those emancipaled and that the Leg
isla!ure should be asked TO review and
amend the laws relating to free negroes
and 10 emancipation, so as to remedy all
The defects Of system which time and
experience have disclosed.
ReSOlUed, That a rommiltee Of one from
each County represented. be appointed to
submit the views Of this convention and
TO ask appropriate Legislation by the Gen.
eral Assembly.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-06-25
N JEFFERSON COUNTY, VA SATURDAY MORNING. JUNE 25 1859

al least by an All-ruling Power, and if
worse follow he should not be held guilt
less.
The woman who so dresses is a temp
ter-a living evil. AND if the Almighty
has pronounced temptation an evil 10 be
avoided, is it TO be presumed or expected
that He will endow with grace and
strength and unfailing virtue, those who
defianly act as agents of the Templer
Is il TO be presumed that God will make
them altogether nvuneraoIe and secure
against the wiles Of those whose worst
passion they have excited ? No; for
Christ says, Without me, you can do
nothing" And. He that oyeth the dan.
ger, shall perish therein"
Every possible means should be used
to abolish the evil. The seeds of i'm
modesty should not be implanted in The
hearts of young misses CT even ten or eIev-
en- years old, for they have sense enough
to know what it is done for. As chill
dren grow in years and size, mothers
should make their dresses longer to the
ankel, and little higher TO the neck.
Dressing them like stage dancers has no
good tendency.
Some Ten OF fifteen years ago the pres
enl manner of female dress, usually d.
ring the summer season. vas nowhere
tolerated but on the stage Of a theatre,
and | am inclined 10 think the fashion
owes its origin 10 that source-Cor. Gin.
Enquirer.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-06-25
"My Mother Knows Best"

A party OF lille girls stood talking be-
neath my window. Some nice plan was
on foot; they were going into the woods,
and meant 10 make oakleaf aflrimming, and
pick berries. Oh it was fine time
they meant 10 have.
Now" said they TO one of their
number, Ellen, you run home and ask
mother if you may GO. Tell her we are
all going, and you must" Ellen, with
her white cape.bonnel, skipped across the
way, and went into the house opposite.
She was gone some time. The little girls
KEEP, looking up TO The windows very i'm
patiently. At length tie door opened,
and Ellen came down the Steps.
She did not seen in hurry TO Join
her companions, and they cried out,
"You got leave you are going, are you?"
Ellen shook her head. and said that her
mother could not lei her 60. "O," cried
The children, "it is too bad ! Not 90! il
is really unkind in your mother. Why,
| would make her let you. O,O!
would 60 whether or no !"
"My mother knOlCS 6eSt," was Ellens
answer, and it was beautiful one. Her
lips quivered lille, ior suppose she
wanted TO 90, and was much disappointed
not TO obtain leave but she did not look
angry or pouting, and her voice was very
gentle but very finn, when she said, My
mother knows best"
There are great many times when
mothers do no. see fit TO give their cbll
dren leave TO 60 where and DO what they
wish, and how often they are rebellion:
and sulky in consequence of it. But hi:
is not the true way, for il is not pleasing
10 God. The true way is a cheerful
compliance with your mothers decision
Trust her, and smooth down your rullleC
feelings by The sweet and dulilul thought
"My mother knows BEST" 1t will save
you many tears and much sorrow. 1t is
The gratitude you owe her, who has done
and suffered SO much for you, and the
obedience you owe her in the Lord
Christian IreaSu1u.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-06-25
A Letter Writer Torn to Pieces.

The Dubuque Times vouches for the
truth of the following tough story =
"Mr. Jones left Cherry Creek on his
return journey about four weeks since.
He was not able 10 realize farlhing for
all Of his expenditures Of time and money
and his long continued exposure and ia.
ngue. Many of the emigranls had, pre-,
vious 10 his departure, suffered extremely,
and there were increasing manifestations
OF desperation among them. About i've
hundred OF the most reckless had organ
lied themselves into company of "Lyn-
cheTs," and there was sworn purpose
among them 10 visit summary vengeance
upon ell persons who had been inslru.
mental in circulating false reports of the
existence of gold al Cherry Creek. Ma
son Clark, formerly Of 81. Charles, Floyd
County, Iowa, was suspected and convic-
led of having been one of the fraudulent
letter writer's, and he was put 10 death in
a most horrible manner. -Four mules
were hi,ched 10 the exIemilies of his
limbs, made 10 draw in different direc-
tions, and he was literally torn 10 pieces
Ezra Allen, formerly Of Chickasaw coun-
ty, and two other persons. whose names
our informant could not remember, were
shot for The same offence,