Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-03-24
Ibe Stuaeut's 8uagst.
Learning by study must be won
Twas nc'er entailed from sire TO son."
@"T. j." of Louisville, sends US an


swers to three questions; but as T. J. 10
not responsible name, and the answers
not all correct, we do not see fit to publish
them. One answer is that the shoemaker
lost S95 and the boots. With all contribu-
tors we must have the name in full.
81 CAM" 81 WON'T" AND Il DON'T clRE.'
These are three very naughty phrases, and
yet they are in the mouths of great many
boys and girls, who should know better
They are, however, pretty fair index to
the character of those who use them; and
az general thing may be made test as to
the amour, of reliance to be placed on those
who habitua!!y deliver themselves thus. But
shall only deal with the latter phrase and
those who use it. And allow me 10 say,
that the boy or girl is pretty low in degrada-
ton, ant not far from destruction, who un-
blushingly saws. II don't care" when shown
the consequences of wasting time and asso-
ciating With wicked companions. Let me
whisper in his ear: there are those who
care. 4 mother cares what character her
darling boy forms. The yearnings of soul
goes out for his welfare, and her daily prey
er asce nds that he may be preserved from
vice and prohisacy, and continue to be her
Joy and comfort in declining years. A
father cares that the pride of his life, the
hope of his old age, and the son in whom
he rejoices, should become man Of prin-
objectionable among men, and a credit
to his family. He is rs much delighted with
the advancement of his son to an honorable
position in society, as though he had gained
it himself. A brother cares for you, though
you don't care for yourself. II would glad
den his heart 20 see the playmate of his
youth. the partner OF his boyhocd sports.
grow up a man Of principle and integrity;
man among men. A sister cares. That
pure, holy, unsolicited love, which
swells u2 in her heart To brother
beloved, causes her to care for the
interests of a brother, and bushes mantle
her cheeks when she hears that brothers
name mentioned in connection with crime;
and would say that brother is heartless
indeed who would cause the crimson to rush
TO sisters face by any act of his. There
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But we will not pursue the subjec; further.
IL what we have urged as a consideration
that he should care for himself, do not in
fluence h i'm TO correct course of conduct,
we fear he is hopelessy lost. J. z.
Beech HILL, March "a
ALGEBEAlc PRosLEs.
The difference between the longer and
shorter sides Of rect pgle, is the same as
the difference between the diagonal and the
longer side. How long are the sides! NJ.
March 24ih, 1859.
ARITHMErIcaL PROBLEM.
A tree 100 feet in hight is standing by
stream 20 feet in width. How high up must
the tree break, so that the top shall just
reach the opposite ,ank, the broken part re-
manning on ;he stump. M.
March oath. 1859.
IO) M&THEMATIciL QUESTION
The base end rerpendculsr of right
anrled triangle are TO each other as 5 TO &;
the diameter of a circle inscribed within it
is feet. Required the sides Of the triangle.
| Mathew MArTox.
! FIsK SlpE, Marchs4.
tt2) aArRENArIcAL QUESTION.
/ A tree stands in square field, on the di.
sronal between the ~ w. and S. E. cor.
nrrs. I,s distance frora the y. w. corner
/. IS r ds, and from the center of'he South
O side 80 rods. Required the siss Of the
fe,d. AATTeE~ AAr5Sx.
! F,sg SIZE. March -.
tS YAraiMir:cAi QUESTION.
Commencing q, the North West corner ct
rectsngls, measure or tina diagonal
distance OF 80 rcds; thence TO the Southern
, side on q line perpendicular ,o il, 90 rpis'
thence to the poin; of starting 50 rols -
/, Required the sides Of the rectsngis.
NSsrrsw MAIzoS.
> FlHr sIpI, Mach "a.