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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-10-19
For the Spirit of the Age.
Perseverance.

There is scarcely anything of much i'm
portance accomplished without persever-
ance. 1t matters but little whether the
object to be attained is spiritual, moral, or
secular. Men may commence the pursuit
of an object with great yea, and may man
ifest much energy ofpurpose, bat they are
often disappointed, and fail to obtain the
object sought, from want of perseverance.
There are thousands of professors of re-
ligion who will doubtless fail to secure a
place in the kingdom of Heaven, not be-
cause they did not endorse an orthodox
creed, nor because they did not join a chris
tan Church, but because they either join
ed it from wrong motives, or from want of
due preparation before taking such Step,
or because they did not "persevere to the
end" Now very important inquiry ari-
ses here, and one which every individual
should answer to his own conscience
And that is, whether he has ever been tru-
| ly and soundly converted to God? Ma
ny are doubtless mistaken, (perhaps honest
lly,) as to this matter. They are brought
under powerful conviction for sin, and mis-
take conviction for conversion. Such per-
sons will not be likely to persevere, as the
root of the matter has never been in them,
and they, like stony ground hearers, fall
away and walk no longer in the ways OF
holiness. l am not seeking religious con-
troversy, but merely wish to assign rea-
son why | believe so many persons set out
with so much zeal and energy in chris
tian profession, and yet lack the grace Of
perseverance. | do not wish, however, to
cram my opinions down any mans throat
but allow him the privilege Of judging fol
, himself.
Now it is an easy matter TO profess re-
ligion, and "run well for a while" but it j:
a very different thing to persevere in the
! christian race under the most discouraging
9 circumstances, to the end of our pilgrim
age. The same remarks will apply to ma
G ny who engage in an enterprise where til,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-10-19

Wouldn't Get Mad.

Old Harry Brewer, or g Hot-Corn Har-
ry,n as he vas more familiarly know about
the east side Of town, was for many years
a shining light in one of orr African
churches; and was, by long odds, the most
powerful exborter Of the congregation =
Old Harry was most undoubtedly a good
Christian ahd proved it by living up.to
the precepts he Taught. His extreme good
nature was proverbial, and many a betwa:
lost and won BY the young men Of Crane
street and the Bowery, in vain attempts t.
make Harry lose his temper. Go way
boys, 90 way!' was his answer, when the
played their wild prarks upon him. 90 9 d
good book says When any one smite
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-10-19
Montpelier, Richmond Co., Oct. 4th, :

FRU1Ts OF THE REVIVAL IN IRELAND
We did not see single case Of drunken
ness, and what was equally rare, We did not
hear loud song from the lips Of any in a
public house, which, towardsevening, used
to be vocal with the strains of those whom
drink had made musical, or at least noisy
Indeed, we have it on good authority, that
in one house, where it was usual to take
pounds TO the numberof thirty or forty or
Saturday, not single glass Of whiskey
had been sold up to three o'clock in th'
day. Colerance Chronicle
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-10-19
For the Spirit of the Age.

DEAR SP1R1T:-Our Society, known as
the "Richmond Temperance Literary Soci-
ety." held its fourth anniversary on the last
Saturday of last month. We were address
ed on the occasion by FL. Judge Moore, of
Bennettsville. In our opinion it was the
very best address of the kind we have ever
heard. His plain, reasonable statement OF
truths, interspersed with salHes of wit and
humor, seemed to delight all present; and
after more than an hours speaking, all
seemed disappointed that he was going to
quit so soon.
He spoke much of our responsibility to
our fellow-men for the influence we WELD
and showed clearly that there is no neutral
ground on which the moderate drinker may
stand, bat that his influence is altogether
on the side of irtemperance. Surel ly there
are many well-meaning persons who never
thing of this. Never think that there il
one Tor more) poor inebriate, who, as l,t
turns the contents of the fiery cup dowr
his throat, has them in his minds eve a.
pattern of imitation.
Not many weeks ago, Minister of ave
ry respectable denomination was heard tx
say, that "as a body, the Ministers of tha
denomination were fond of wine." Wha
a confession! wine bibbers! With sucl
examples before them, (if the statement b,
true,) mnst the flock be ashamed of drink
ing whiskey? Certainly not.
But to the point. After the speeel
came an ample dinner,-abut as have NJ
dact for describing edibles, having no epi
curcan tendencies whatever all | can sa,
is, that wish 'Schoolboy," from Sampson
. had been present, as think he would hav
dated new epoch in his existence, fror
our fourth anniversary.
Our Society is not of the Order of th
Sons Of Temperance, but it has the sam
end in view, and is trying to promote tn
same good cause. Ladies and children ar
admitted as members, and the meetings {
the Society are rendered doubly intercstin
by its Literary Department.
No more about our Society at presen
Mor+nolior Richmond 90 Oct Ath ~
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-12-26

THE MILITARY CHRISTMAS GIFT. - The
gentlemen who SO nobly originated, and ener-
getically put in motion the suggestion OF
making Christmas present to those OF our
volunteer soldiers who experienced pecuniary
inconvenience upon answering the call to pro-
ceed to Charlestow during the late excite
ment, concluded their labOrs on yesterday
Their efforts were crowned with complete
success, the amount subscribed being twelve
hundred and seventy thee dollars and fifty
cents The Commanders of the three compa-
nies, the Greys, City Guard, and Artillery,
were forthwith presented with checks, each
amounting to Si24.50, the money to be distrib-
uted judiciously among those members of each
company included in the misunderstanding
ErpyesS,
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Id. Dr. Ho.tetier,. Bitters have received

Rs- DIR. Hostetter's Bitters have received
the warn,est eneon,,ums frsm the press and people
throu xhout the L nion As avauable tonic for the
crre a Dyspepsia, Fiatuence. Constipation and
general nervous debility. It cannot lie approached
Ever, day aew cases oil its great effect chroni
eled tarough our public Journals There is nothing
equal to the enjoy oyment, 70 that which the sicted
y a~r.epee when usliig this valuable specific Its
mid ,Sna its sure and vigorous action upon dis
orderse atcmaeh. and the cleansing OF the entire
our conlInunfy All tist will be necessary to con
vince the ske Of ats healthy Effects is to par-
eknse bottle and be convinced.
Sold by draggists and dealers generally, every
,rh..a ~ de Sim
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-12-26

THE MAN HAzLETT.-A gentleman of Wash
ington city is in receipt OF letter from George
A. Crawford, Esq, formerly a clerk in the ap-
pointment office of the post-offiee department,
and for sometime resident of Fort Scott,
Kansas. 1t will be recollected that when the
attack was made on Fort Scott in Decem ber,
1858, Crawford, who was president of the town
company, endeavoreG to address the despera-
does with view to checking them in their
murderous assault. The band was under the
Brown. They surrounded the store of Little,
in which were Dr. L., his son, Mr.. c., and two
small cClored children. John Little went into
the store-room, mounted a dry goods box and
was rubbing the dust off the window above the
door, when q ball penetrated his forehead. He
died after few hours in great agony. Mr..
Crawford says 81 know the old chap John
Brown) and all his thieves by heart. Hazlett
the morning they killed young Little.''
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-12-26

IRISH FEELING FOR THE PoPE.-A decided
manifestation in favor of supporting the
Pope's temporal authority, is in progress in
people are Catholics. Not only in Dublin,
but in various other parts of Ireland, have
public meetings been held to express the
attachment of Ireland to the Head Of its
Church, and of sympathy with the Pope under
his present and threatening difficulties. OF.
fers of actual physical aid are literally made,
and there would be no difficulty, it is said, in
raising new army OF Irish volunteers, $4,000
in number, to augment the Papal army. The
feeling against Napoleon, for his presumed
coalition with the enemies OF Rome, is de-
cidedly strong in Ireland 4s
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-12-26

SUSPENSION OF A BANKING HOUSE IN DA.
vEyPoRT, IowA.-It was announced few
days ago that the banking house of Cook X
Sargent at Davenport, Iowa, had suspended
The Rock Island Register says:
"We learn that about S3O,000 Of Florence
bills are In circulation, and that the deposits
with Cook & Sargent reach sl00,8 600. The de-
positors are principally confined TO the bnsi-
ness men Af Davenport. This will be severe
blow to our neighboring city. What the ulti-
mate loss will be we can form no estimate. but
at present things wear very bad face. Our
city escaped almost unscathed, as there are
less than 5000 Of the Florence bills here. AS
we are informed. We learn that another
heavy firm (grain dealers and miiiersl in Da-
yenport have either suspended or will do 50
within few days.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-12-26

SANDED CoTToN.-The editor of the Savan-
nah Republican is in receipt of a letter from
one of tne cotton manufacturing companies in
Georgia, mentioning the purchase OF crop OF
cotton at Macon, which from actual weight
contained fifty-fve per cent. of sand, leav-
ing but forty five per centum of cotton.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-12-26

ENGLAND AND MExIco.-It is stated that the
Messrs. Barring. and several other of the most
prominent bankers in London, have made a
joint appeal to the British cabinet to recog-
niZe the constitutional government of Mexico,
and Lord John Russell appointed the 9th of
December for an official interview with these
gentlemen, and it was believed the British
government was favorable TO the appeal
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CRENSHAw, QUARLEs A CO

pa Good Advice Worth Foliowing.-T To
such of our fellow beings ih.t are suffering from
deFangement OF the digestive system. we advise
the use Of that wonderful medicine. BAKER S
PREMIUM BITTERS Many have failed to find
relief from other niedlcines.--but all those that
have taken good advice and made of the
"Bliters" have found great and permanent relief.
$50 thou and do likewise, IS sage advice, ana
sense. All that are afflicted with Dyspepsia,
Heartburn. Nervous Headache, Liver Complaint
and ali diseases arising from Indigestion, should
make use of BAKERS BiTTERS, if they desire
TO he certainly cured.
To be had OF sIi the principal Druggists in this
city and elsewhere in Virginia. Orders promptly
filed BY addressing Z. BAKER, Proprietor;
de 21-ts Richmond, Va.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-12-26

FATAL express train on the
New York and Erie Railroad bound east, when
near Painted Post Steuben county, N. Y.
Monday afternoon, struck a cutter (sleigh
containing two persons, killing one (James
Thompson almost instantly, and injuring the
horse was also killed and the cutter smashed
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IT, Asue and Fever.
DEBILITY OF CHEST
AND LIMBS.

AND LIMBS.
STILL ANOTHER CUREt
EVERY DAY WE HEAR OF THE WONDER
Full MERITS OF
II i N TO NJ S TINCT IRE.
SALuDA, MIddleseK Co., Va.,t
August II, 1859. {
Mstsrs. Mortir,sr lNoss5Yny:
Gentlemen: Il is With unaffected pleasure bear
testimony 20 the great merit of your HAMPTON'S
TlNCTURE. j was taken last spring with the
ague and fever and debility OF chest and limbs /
tired various medicines. but found no relief: but
or being advised by friend TO try your Tincture,
| d SO, and am now enjoying excellent health
having taken onls one bottle. '' M,ra6ils Dietx'
You can use this as best quits you
Very truly and respectfully yours,
F. ADDISON BRTsTow.
Call and get pamphlets and see cures of Cough.
rheumatism Scrofuia, etc. As a restorative and
iaygorator 1t has been highly recommended
Hundreds will testify of cures on themselves and
friends, after all other cures have failed.
FEMALES AMI CHfLDREN.-ThiH TING
TURE viii he found great medicine for all their
diseases.
81 Cali and get Pamphlets and see cures.
Sold by PURCELL. LADD i CO., Richmond !;
by Dr. COOKE, Frede ricksburg BY all the Drug
gists II Petersburg: by MORTIMER Il NOW
BRAY, baltimore; and by Druggists and, Shop
keepers every where. 81 per bottle SIX bottles,
S5 de 5-dacwts
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-12-26

BISHOP PIERCE.-The New Orleans Chris
tan Advocate announces the arrival there of
Bishop Pierce aid family, from California via
Texas. The Bishop has been absent about a
year, we believe, and made the trip to Califor-
mia and back by the overland route from Texas
"a long and a fatiguing journey-without &C.
cident. His health, is improved, but he is not
looking as robust as when he left.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-12-26

THE CAPITOL GRoUNDs.-The u. S. Senate
Committee on Public Grounds on Thursday re-
ported bill for extending those OF the Capt.
tol, in substance. by the width of one square
east and west, and by the width oftwo 50 uares
north and south--the property of individuals
to be condemned, under the direction of the
Court of Claims
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NINETEEN LIVES LosT.-The Savannah
NI.arr i.,nr Nnrrr cx,f+l +l,N ict

Morning NEWS OF the 2ISt says:
A sad accident occurred near this city on
yesterday morning, about l O'Clock, resulting
in the death of thirteen persons. 1t appears
that the plantation boat of Mrs. Harriet Pinck-
ney, from her place on Broad river, loaded
with corn and Other produce. and containing
Mr.. VIM. Willingham, Mrs. Pinckney's over
SEEN a1d seventeen negroes one the prpperty y
Ulmer, of this city, and fifteen belonging to
Mrs. Pinckney, was on its way to the city.
When near Cabbage Island, q few miles below
the CITY, the boat was run into by the steamer
Robert Habersham and capsized, and Mr..
Willingham and twelve of the negroes were
drowned
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-12-26

WHITE MAN MURDERED BY A NEGRo.-We
learn that a man named Burch, overseer for
Col Wingfeld, of Bedford, was murdered on
Tuesday evening last by a negro man. Burch
was cut in several places with knife, and
died almost Immediately. We have learned
no further particulars.-Lyne Rep.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-12-26

A SHORT MEssAGE.-A few days since res
olution passed the Missouri Senate, calling
upon the Governor for information or evil
dence upon which he issued certain bonds to
the Cairo and Fulton Railroad. The Cover
nor, in answer, sent to the Senate the follow
ing message:
"Because 1 have the right and power to do
ii .
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-12-26

Burton, the comedian, has been compelled
TO relinquish all his winter engagements, his
Illness beingof such nature that the nhysl-
Clans positively forbid him TO appear again oa
the stage, in professional Way It is nnder.
Il sts tad 10 - 1on htfi shethsr Is can res.ov.
er. At all events his disease II Of such q
character as TO req aire positive quiet for the
future, aud il will probably terminate, for
ever, his professional career,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-12-26

CALL ACcRPTED.--Rev. Thos. II. Priiehard,
who has supplied the pulpit Of the Freder-
icksburg Baptist Church during the agency
of Dr. VIM. +. Broaddus for Greenyille Semi
nary, has accepted a call to the pastoral care
of Franklia Square Baptist Church, Balti-
mora
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-12-26

"a kidney and BLADDER ComPlatnts.1, he
pewest and most important d,scovery for kidney,
rna.s or Whitss, sexual Weaknesses, Physlleal ls
Prostratior xnd Debility of either sex, is HARTs-
HORNETS BLcHU COMPOUND.
Persons who have been unable to walk, have soon
BEEN rciisyed by this powerful COMPOUND. II is
pre cared by a Chemist aad ig pronounced by medi-
aal nen and those gho nave used II, TO be the best
RrCUU coMPoIND in the Torld Large bottles
eeiSea Ss FisHER1 WINSTON, Druggists,
je It-Izm Main street, Richmond.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-12-26

THE SABBATH.--We hear that movement
is soon to be initiated, with the object of secur-
ing the general observance of the Sabbath
speedily achieved, no matter by whom it is
proposed Let there be none backward IN
joining the movement.-Jscish Messenger.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-12-26

MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEoRGIA.-The stu.
dents of the Georgia Medical College held a
meeting on the 20th inst, and passed a resolu :
tion cordially invi ing the Southern students
from Philadelphia to finish their course OF
lectures with them, confident that the faculty
will exchange their tickets and extend to them
the same privileges of the regular matricu-
70 sraf
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Nar-op Eseaps.-On Saturday mornin last
one OF the children Of the late William Rady
narrowly escaped death by the carelessness Of
negro girl The little creature heing some
wha, fretful, the nurse gave IL vial contain
isg nitric acid TO play with, and then left IL
for short time. The child managed to get
tine cork ont Of the vial, and then drank a
small portion Of the poison Immediately
Sfter, the accident was discovered, and by re-
rting to the prnper antidotes, the effects oi
- acid wers disSfpated, and the life OF the
liant s.vcd. Such cArcieSsncss In q servant
deserves the seyerest punishment
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-12-26


3 M. Smith could not allow the candidate of
~ me republican party to speak by deputy. Il
.nat "a Gentleman wanted 70 be yindicater before
.ne country he should speak for himself I -
g ntm y. now, does he endorse the Helper book !
npeak. or forever after hold yonr peace i,
No response being made, Mr.. Smith proceed.
g 70 say tnAt II was the dutylof the House to
PI9test against the election Of any man as r,re.
SUING onicer who declined TO denounce hat
InIameus book. He then alluded to the re-.
MARKS Of Mr.. Grow the other day, and went
on On 70 show that MI. Grow was responsible for
e .ne OF the Post Office appropriation Bill
al the last session -. - - : .-.'1' y
NJ. Branch eorroborated what had been said
on 81. TINS point by the gentleman from virginia
n.aylng .Ig been memberof the committee of con.
ference on that bill He declared that the sole
IesPonsfbiityof its defeat rested on Mr. Grow
anu Detieyed MIS- object was to compel the Pres
Ioent 70 cAhan extra session of Congress. In
oTuer tnat he and his friends might at an ear
iel Ii day than was allowed by law, get posses
s'oa On oi the organization of the House
!. Mr. GROW desired to reply but other a ues
lions interviewed, several mo lions hs ving been
maoe 10 adjourn over, which, however, were
subsequently, withdrawn.
Inere was call Of the House as prelimi-
nary to voting for Speaker.
The twenty-lirst vote was then taten xr;t,
the following result: ~
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~ There is nothing so gratifying to the
ABSENT As TO HAVE THEM KNOW THAT
THEY ARE NOT FoRG0TTEN.-Ne would re-
others who may purpose going home to pass the
hol days. 70 call at tn. Photographic and Fine Art
beautifully executed LlkENESSES, and have il
pl,ced In = Gold Locket. Breastpin. Medallion,
Fancy Case. or Frame, all of which he has be All
STREET. No memento could be more accepta-
bic. de l0-ts
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A- Great HargaI

E Great Bargatns- .s .--
FOR CASH, AT
oa PERKINS CO.'S,
No. lH. EAGLE SQUARE.
- Grown SHIFTING, Heavy, atsd.
Super. - " at 10 cents
The best A % eyerisold here, at l25S!cts
100 p's Fast Cold PRINTS, at 81 cents
BeS En dish and American PRINTS, at IL oents
50 D. FALENTIAS and DELAINES. at I21. cts.
Rich Paris DELAISES, al 621. cts, worth S7f cts
DRESS SILKS, very cheap
IS Very Rich SILK ROBES, at S35 worth S8
KID GLOVES. as good as Alexancer's, at IS cts.
Best 1914 B cached SHEETINGS. at q cts.
PERKINS Il CO.,
sc Ie-ts No. lA Eagle Square.
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Not Heard.-The warrant against p. Kean
for an assault upon p. Harrison, Jr, was not
disposed of by the Mayor on Saturday last~-
Dr. Bolton stated that MT. Harrison was not
in q condition to attend court, and probably
would not be for week. Mr.. Kean gave ball
to appear and answer on Saturday next.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-12-26

PAT AND THE WEppED PAIR-ALast month
General Sampson Dove, Of Winepusa, mar.
(ConsuD to Dublin, Miss Jemima Fox. Did
you ever see her, stranger p "Neyer," said.
"Well, that's cruel pity, for you would have
seen q peeler,' tell you--a real corn.fsd gAls
ana Mrm me sne walked abont the garden, ana a.
gels came to see her--not 50 eyerlasttn, thin
and yapory. like sun beams. Well, they nrsk
went to Killarney. on wedding tower and
after they stared at the lovely place till thsy
hurt their eyes, they came down here 70 see The
Groves OF Blarney, and what not. Well. tbs
Gineral didn't want folks to know they wero
only just married, for the people always run
to the winders and out doors TO look at q brfde,
as if she was bird that was only seen once In
a hundred years. It's onconyenient, that's .
fact. and 1t makes sensitive, deltcate-mind-
ed girl feel as awkward as wrong boot. 1o
says the Gineral to Pat: Pat says he. don't
go now and tell folks we are only just mar
ried lie low and keep dark, will you that's
good fellow 'Bedad, never fear, your hos.
or; diyil much they'll get out Of mes &
can tell you that; let me alone for that; !
can keep sacret as well as ever y praist ~
Ireland
swell, for ali that, they did stare, In . way
that was q caution to owls; and we'll theY
might, too, for II amt often that they see snch
a gal as Miss Jemima, can tell yon; though
the Irish gals warn't behind the door when
beauty was given out--thArs fAct.s A. last
the Giperal sees something was in the wt1a
above common, for the folks looked amazed n
the house, and didn't seem half pleased etther.
So, says he. one day, sPat,' says he, Il hops
you didn't tell them we were only just married,
did you y = Tell them yon were just married.
is Ii, yer honorp said !, let alone Tor that
They were mighty inquisitive about y, ard 3.
especiasiy~the master. he wanMd 70 know al
about IL entirely. Married, 10 itr says i
why, they ain't married, at all; 1hs diyil .
parson ever said grace over theml But I'LL
tell you what Says ]. if you won't repeat 4
to nobody, they are going 20 be married II Z
fortnight, for i heard them say % this hleeoe6
day, with my own ears II the Giperal voelsi
ravin'. hopping mad, tain't no matter. a
half an hour he and his wife were On ~
steamer for England, and Pat II In ~ he1v
yetfrom the licking no got. ~ Dsbjia Usissssfzo
Maga xins. gss e is IS
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Promenade Concert il to be given at Me-
chanics' Institute Hall In q night or two, for
the benefit of J.. B. Smith, the leader Of tbs
famous silrer band, and we are sure that all
who attend it will be highly delighted with
the Eare treat in store. . "
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Co,chided.-Yesterday morning young man
cowhiding, when passing near the first mar-
ket, for offering an insult to q married lady.
The husband took him by the collar and gave
him seventy -flve lashes. Certainly enough 70
learn him to keep civil tongue in his head In
the future.