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Grass Conversation.

Several farmers, not long since, were
discussing various subjects, when we Join
ed their company, and the following con-
versaton occurred:
Mr.. SHOVEL: tell you gentlemen. YOU
NAV all do rs YOU like, but am deter
mined 10 raise my own bacon, and want
to know what is the best grass to sow in
lots for hog pasture?
Mr. BULLToNGUE: Well. tep us frs,
what sort of a lot you have, and then we
will tell You what sort Of grass to SOW.
Mr.. SHOVEL: 1t is woodland meadow.
with the an lergrowlh cut out. and shade
trees left standing, and the soil is light
sandy soil.
Mr.. BULL1ONGUE: On such lot AS
YOU describe would SOW blue glass, and
white clover.
Mr.. WoMDLEcRoP: O shaw, Bulltonrne,
Who ever hc,rd of blue urasS and whit.
clover down IN the piney woods where
Shovel lives?
Mr.. Shovel: III Ie! YOU know, sir. il
We do 1--we III the plney woods, ~e are
progressing In our farms now for We
buy Guano, and take the Farmer and
Planter aud the Advertiser too and can
show AS much good farming AS YOU oak
woods folks can; and since Won know so
much. can Won tell me ANYTHING ahout
the Bermuda grass 1t is said to be line
for hogs.
Mr. WoMDLECRor: No. cant: nor
d" ! want To know ANYTHING about it, for
I'm told that all who have ever got it ON
their plantations have to move 10 the
Yves! or some where else TO get rid Of it.
Mr.. SHOVEL: Well. Mr.. Bnltnnpne
where can | get the seed the Blue grass
and clover, and how AIN | to SOW it3
BuLLToNGuE: You can get the seed
at the seed stores any where almost, and
when Won SOW the Blue grass seed, do
not cover 1t, but merely rake off the leaves
and trash from the surface OF vOus soil.
aud scatter the seed, and presume the
clover seed sOwn in the same way, will
do as well.
Mr. SHOVEL do not like to risk the
seed, sown in such n s,oveny manner
II looks too unscieniitic.
Mr. BULLToNGUE: Yes, it looks so; but
You must remember that the most scien
tific manner Of sowing seed, especially
grass seed, is to c. py nature, and YOU
know that the seed that fall naturally.
from the grass heads upon the ground al
ways come up and flourish.
Mr. WoMBLECRoR Welt Shovel. I'll
tell you what | think You ought to do.
Mr.. SHOVEL: We'll, | will lie much ob
Iged to YOU, for | really am asking in
formation.
Mr.. WoMBLECRoP: Well, do YOU 90
home. manure your land well, plant more
corn, make more cotton, and quit your
durn foohshness.
(The farmers adjourned Sine die)
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The Tree that never Dies

Mary, said George, next summer I
will not have garden. Our pretty tree is
dying, and wont love another tree as
long AS live {; will have a bird mex:
summer, and that will stay all wruter.'
George don't you remember my beau
tlful canary 1t died in the middle of
summer, and we planted bright flowers
III the ground where we buried it NY
bird did not live as long as the tree
We'll don't see as we can love am
thing. Dear little brother died before the
hird, aud loved him better than any
bard, or tree, or flower. On ! wish |
could have something to love that would
not die
The boy paused During the school
hour George and Mary had almost for
gotten that their tree was diving but At
evening, AS ihev drew their chars to the
table where their mother was sitting. and
began to arrange the seeds they had been
gathering, the remembrance Of the tree
came up before ihem.
Mother, said Mary, you may give
these seeds to cousin John; never
want another garden
Yes added George, pushing the pa
Pers in which he had carefully folded
them, towards his mother, you may give
them away II couo find some seeds
of a tree that would never fade, should
like then to have garden. | wonder
mother il there ever was such a garden 2
Yes, George, | have read Of a garden
where the trees never die
a real garden, mother .
yes. my son. In the middle Of the gar
den, have been told, there runs a pure
river Of water clear as crvsta,, and on
each side OF the river is the tree of life
tree that never fades. That is the gar,
den Of Heaven. There you may love, and
love forever. There will be no death-no
fading there. Let your treasure be in the
tree Of life, and you will have something
to which your hearts can cling without
fear and without disappointment Love
the Savior here, and he will prepare YOU
TO dwell in those green pastures, and be
side those still waters
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LANCASTER H. SOUTH CAROLINA WEDNESDAY MORNING. MAY H. 1859

little doubt, il any, that they we're actua.
'ed oy but one desire, nameI,: to see
who could arrive there first.
job was never again annoyed by Red
hair, nor, indeed, by any Of the valiant,
MeadowwIleans, who lhencefor,h became
very friendly so that when, IN process
OF time, he completed his studies, and
turned from the seminary for the last
time, ltedhalr- who had, long since, con.
celved chum friendship for him-was
affected even 10 tears.
'MoraF-said job, parenthe!icalIy, as
he smlrngly related to us the particulars
ot experlence-'you must dirdyS Sho,O
your fst IN going through tie ,Oorid !.
1t is good plan and perSuadeS men
into civility =
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Srlrft 15urtrg.
THE Believer in Heaven to a Friend
on Earth.

The Believer in Heaven to a Friend
on Earth.
j shine in the light of God,
81 Ills likeness stamps my brow:
-sgrhtouyh the valley of death my feet have
: trod,
Aud reign in glory now.
,{No breaking heart is here;
No keen sad thrilling pain
No wasted cheek, where the frequent tear
Z Hath rolled, and LEFT its stain.
have found the JOY Of heaven;
7 | am one Of the angel band
To my head n crown is given,
And harp is in my hard.
j have learned the song they sing
Whom Jesus hath made free;
And the glorious walls on high still ring
With my newborn melody.
No sin, no grief, no pain,
Safe in my happy home;
My fears all fled, my doubts all slain,
NV hour of triumph come,
Friend Of my mortal years!
The trusted and the tried
Thou art walking still in the valley Of
tears,
But am by thy side
DO forget! Oh no.
For memory, golden chain
Shall bind my heart To the heart below,
Till they meet and touch again,
Each link is strong and bright.
And loves electric flame
Flows freely down, like river Of light,
To the world from which | came.
DO you mourn when .n0ihcr star
Shines out from the glittering sky?
Do y"u weep when the noise Of war
And the rage of conflict die
Then why should vnur tears roll down.
And your heart with grief br rivrn,
: For another gem in the Saviour's crown,
And another soul in hcnvcn
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A little girl was told to ferment, and
give the meaning. with a sentence in
which it was used. The following was
literally her answer:
'F-e.r-m n t,averb, signifving TO work;
| love to ferment in the garden.
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What do you mean, you little rascali'
exclaimed an individual to an impudent
youth that had seized him by the nose
upon the street.
'Oh, nothing, only I am going out to
seek my fortune, and father told me to be
sure to seize hold Of the first thing that
tNrMed np!
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SHOULD THE SUCKERS DE REMOVED
FROM CoRN Mot unless YOU have pIen
" OF boys, with nothing else for them to
do. The argument in favor of removing
the suckers fom cora, | suppose to be
this The suckers rob the stalks of nour.
iShment necessary to the growth and per
'tot development, and appropriate il to
Their own use. They never have but lit
the If any corn upon them, consequently
are ct no value except for fodder.
think IT will not par to remove them,
unless, as said above. there is no other
work for the boys; and perhaps not then.
unless it be to keep them out of mischief.
Suckers are not often thrown out from
corn on poor, hungry soil and when
they are, it is conclusive evidence to me
that everything is as favorable rs it can
be to the growth and perfection Of the
crop that it is growing as fast as il can,
that the roots are taking up the necessary
food for the plaot as fast as it can be
manufactured $50 to speakl into corn, and
perhaps faster; and that, as a natural
consequences, these new shoots or suckers
are thrown out because the sap or food
Tor The plant can 90 in no other direction
GeDesse Fdrnser.
WlO noyar tnxoa A. tba f.f, A ,.Lonl
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a peasant went to priest, 10 confess
having stolen hay from large stack be-
longing TO neighhor.
How many loads did you take asked
the father confes,or'
You may as well reckon the whole
stack a, once said the peasant, AS and
my wife intend to fetch it all away ba.
fore we stop
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Give man brains and riches, and he
is king; give him brains without riches
and he Is slave; give him riches without
brains aud he is "A fool.
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CHRISTIAN CHTLDRES.-Nothing is more
beautiful than piety in a child. A few
weeks since an interesting little gn was
brought to the Massachusetts Hospital,
in Boston, to be subjected to very Sc
we're surgical operation, the only thing
that could save her hfc As the medical
professor, in the presence of his class,
placed her on the surgical table, she Law
down, and clasping her hands together
and lifting up her eyes, exclaimed, %
Jesus, | know thou lowest re, and if I
die, ! shall go right home to hesyen.'--
The good professor was so much affected
that he could not proceed Immediately,
and nearsv all were moved 10 tears. -
lions Herald.
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A man that marries widow should
give up smoking and chewing. If she
gives up her weeis for hlm, he should give
up the tCced for her.
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The wors, feature on mans face is
h's ""se-when stuck in other peoples
business.
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do by hi" just as Spendal's did by the
old Ge"era. This and all such instances
prove ;bs folly Of parents wearing out
their lives to heap up riches for their
children.
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Young men who z" to balls will do
well TO remember that ball should never
close with a reel
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bulllurauG.

A m"u behind the age should feed OF
cotchup.
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A great mind may change its objects.
but ], cannot relinqnish them; il must
have something 10 puvsue variety is its
relaxation, and amusement its repose.
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Hand me some water, buddy, won't
,or
In minute, Bette
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Always be Polite

An elderly lady passing down busy street
in New Haven, was overtaken by n sudden
shower of rain. She was some distance from
any acquaintance, and had no umbrella. She
was dcliberating what to do, when pleasant
voice beside her said,-
"Will you take my umbrella, madam ?"
The speaker was a boy, perhaps ten years
of age.
"fhank you," said the lady, 81 am afraid
you will get wet"
Never mind me, maam, I'm boy and
yoti are lady
"But perhaps you will accompany me to q
friends not far of, and then should not find
Unnecessary to rob YOU
The boy did so, received the thanks Of tho
lady and departed.
Two years rolled by, tire lady often related
the circumstance, as often wondering what
had become CT her gentlemaniy little friend
but little thinking ever to see him again. In
the dull season last winter this boy was out
of employment, and the circumstance coming
to the knowledge of this lady, she gave hin
n good home until March, when she intro
duced him to good situation. Verify, kind
ness seldom goes unrequited.
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Religious Services.

reStytTidn-Liberty Street Services in
the morning at 10! o'clock, and evening at
8. Pastor-Rev j. II. Symmes.
English Luhean-Corner of Baltimore and
Centre Streets Services in the morning at
l03 o'clock, and in the evening at s o'clock.
| Pastor-Rev. a. j. Weddell.
Methodist EpiScopal- Centre Street. Ser
vices in the morning at lO2 o'clock, and in
the evening at s o'clock. Pastor-Rcv. B.
II. Crever.
Methodist Protestaat-Bedford St. Scr
vices in the morning at 104 o'clock, and in
the evening at Al o'clock. Pastor-Rcv. II
C. Gushing.
alian-W ashington Street Ser.
vices in the morning at 101 o'clock, and in
the evening at g. No regular pastor 1T
present.
Baptist-Bedford Street Services in the
morning at at log o'clock, and in the evening
at o'clock. Pastor-Rev. Jno. b 4. Pat
terson
German Luihcran-Bcdford Street. Scr
vices in the morning at 10 o'clock, and in the
afternoon at 81 O'Clock. Pastor-Rev. +.
Fuselcl.
81. PahicL's-Ccntre Street Services in
the morning at 10 o'clock, and vespers at 4.
Pastor--Rev. Edward Brennan.
ST. Peter and 81. Paut-Fayette Street
Services in the morning at 10 o'clock, and
vespers at o. Pastor-Father Scelos.
Jewish ynagogue-Baltimor Street. Ser
vices Saturday morning at 8 O'Clock. Pas
tor-Rev. A. Laser.
Second German lutheran Ch,orh-Centrc
Street. Services in the morning at 10 o.
clock, and afternoon at p o'clock. Pastor
Rev. Louis Bitz.
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aGit mn 4lnmur.

y lady's cheek IS described as the poeticel
abode OF the rose but we are not told what
kind ola rose. When an ardent lover steai,
a kiss, we suppose it is a "caJbage rose"
Girls sometimes puttheir lips ont pouting
y because they are angry, and sometimes b. p
cause their lips are disposed to meet Sours
half way.
| To be born with a slver-spoun in your
mouth is lucky; but twice ldcky he who csa
open his mouth without bctraying the spoon.
SENTIMENTAL YoUTH.-"My dear girl,
will you share my lot for life ?"
| PRAorIcAL GiRt How many 6crcs Is
| your lot 'ir?"
! AN advertisement appears in western pa
per, which reads MS follows: "Run way
hired man named John, his nose turned up
five feet eight inches high, and had on a pair
Of corduroy pants much worn
a letter passed through rural post off j
in Northumberland, England, not long since
bearing the following elaborate address, For
the girl at the ilcathery shank near the Cow
Gate near the toll near Slatyford Newcastle
on-Tync on that side of the road furtherest
IRON kenton and to the Bath House next
to Byte joining the stable close to the Cart
she'd and not far from the Barn and Thrashing
MdCnino.
| BoU;sD TO SAVE HIS BAcoS.-Andrew
| Walker was complained of for removing
house oilal from saloon. Andrew had an
| excuse to offer fdr his defenec-all men, when
they commit faults or crimes, are prolific with
apologies, and Andrew was not exempt from
the common lot.
t., q, Il lofo tiI
spose n case.
Tie Court was willing to hear any suppo-
sition that he might offer.
"Well. now, s'posc you owned hog--a
jolly fat hog, and that hog should squeal for
thing to give it and know that every squeak
took off half q pound Of fat, how should you
feel hey? %
His Honor moved uneasily in his seat, as
though lie couldn't see the point of the ar
gumert.
u know how you'd feel" defendant con
tinuel, "you'd get swill or perish in the at
tempt. That's what I've done-fne me if
you will shall save my bacon"
A San Francisco letter says at docs
one good to see how rapidly the Cinnamon
are becoming civilized under the tuition of
Young America hcreabouts. saw four Of
them coming home from dash out on the
road yesterday, behind a pair of fast horses
all very drunk, smoking cigars, and giving
other evidence of progress. The one that
was driving made a ludicroils fist Of tho
persisted o stand up in the carriage and put
ting one foot OH the dasher. A Chinaman
behind was hauling taught on the pigtai to
steady him, and they were in high state of
enjoyment, going it at a 2.40 gait.
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NUMBER "A
Passing Away.

The evening breeze is passing away and
waiting away on its airy wing fragments OF
o,ir most precious time The flowers that
spring around our pathway, though they
have just verged from the gloomy shades OF
winter, must soon decay, and the lofty trees
that have scarce thrown around them their
leafy cloaks, to shelsr us from the summer 5
heat are passing swiftly away.
The storm which overcast the evening sky,
with the rolling thunder, and fiery tighten
ing flash, its pouring rain, its nowling winds,
has passed away, and left all mature, calm
as the summers breath.
The bright bow, the token Of Gods cove
nant to man, that was behdcd in the cloud,
Ahl it too, has passed away.
Awhile, and it sweetly bent over the
gloom
Like love DER a death-couch, or hope DER
the tomb
Like visit-the converse Of lricnds-or a
day,
4hat bow from my sight, passed forever
away"
The sun ispassing away, but tits only that
it may shine with renewed splend0r, when
the morning dawns Childhood, tho morn
ing of life, full of innocent joy, has already
passed away, Gay happy youth is rapidly
passing away, and ere we are aware, old age
will have overtakcn us; for man, the noblcst
work of God, though he alone is endowed
with reason TO comprchena, 4 soul to feel his
majesty, and grace, passeth "as flower of
the field"
1T is written on the heart,
Alas! that thus decay,
Should claim from love part,
Passing away
All human glory passes away; though man
rear up monuments of marble, they too, will
pass away, leaving no trace of him. Earth,
and its glory, even time itself is passing a.
way. When all are gone,
Friends friends, OH shall we meet
Where the spoilGr finds no prey!
Where lovely things and sweet,
Pass not away,
OH if this may be
Speed, speed, their rising day;
How blest from earth dim show,
To pass away"
Saline Herald
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A Curious PRAYER. In the state of Ohio,
there resided family consisting Of an old
man by the name of Beaver, and his three
sons, all of whom are hard pets" who had
often laughed to scorn the advice and entrea-
ties of u rious, though vdry.ecccntric minis,
ter who resided in the same town. 1t hap
pened one of the boys was bitten by rat
tie snake, and was expected to die, when the
minister was sent for in great haste
On his arrival he found the young man
very anxious to be prayed with The min
lister calling on the family, knclt down and
prayed in ihis wise;
"Oh, Lord, we thank Thee forrattlesnaKcs;
vie thank Thee because rattlesnake has bit
him. We pray Thee send a rattesnake to
bite John; send one TO liite Bill $cnd one to
bite Sam; and o, Lord, send the biggest
kind of rattesnakc to bite the old man for
nothing but rattlesnakes will ever bring tie
Beaver family 70 repentance"
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! In yonder cottage on the hillside, where
you see the graceful honey-sucklo, and pale
woodyine creeping in Mt every window and
filling the air with sweet perfume, lives Flor
ence Revere, or lora as she i; more general
/ " called by all who know and love her. \
beautiful creature, was this little Flora as
! full of loveincss as her own bright flowers,
and possessing all their sweetness; vet she
had one fault, which cane as a cloud before
the sun to mar her beauty. Flora was = sad
coquctte-yet so gracefully did she wicld the
sceptcr that sho brought every village swain
signing at her feet only to repay his dcsola-
ton with Q bright laugh, Ur a scornlul curl of
her petty lip; until now we find her seated
at the par,or window, signing like heroine
Of old, for more and greater conqucSts.
"Ohl for some noble in disguise, or even
some entitled stranger, so that he were elc-
CANT and wealthy could deem my captiva-
tion well bestowed" We're her wild thoughts.
'"But thus to live for wishing grandeur. 1t
cannot be that [ was intended for it,"
Flora's dreams were to be realized; for n
foreigner, calling himself Count de Fox, and
bearing with him every appearance of wealth
ard distinction. Glanced to visit their little
village short time after the solilotuoy tran
scIfbed above.
"Do, Patty, be generous for once. and tell
us without further teasing, when the wedding
is really coming off. Nay, you neednot pre-
pare that innocent reply. We will give YOU
credit for knowing the iull particulars, since
you have been Floras constant companion
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48o&tital.
BE Gentle witEs thy Wife.

BE gentle! for you little know
How many trials rise
although to thee they meg be small,
z0her 4f9reat size.
Be gentle though psrchance that lip
May speak murmuring tone,
The heart may beat with kindness yet,
And joy to .bo thine own.
Be gentle weary hours Of pain
'Tis woman's lot to bear;
Then yield her what support thou can
and all her sorrows share.
BE gentle Tor the nobest hearts
At times may have some grief,
And even in pettish word
May seek to find relief.
Be gentle! for unkindncss now
May rouse an angry storm,
That all the after years Of life
In vain may strive TO calm.
BE gentlel ncr!o are perfect
Thourt dearcr far than life;
Then, husband, bear and still lorbear--
Be gentle to My vitc.