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The Kenosha telegraph and tribune. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1859-1860, 1859-12-01

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Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-06-23

The Rev. Bishop Pierce. OF the
Methodist Episcopal Church. South.
gives the following picture of the State
of Texas; Texas is curious country
"A paradox. Every thing is in the
superlative, or contradictory, or mar
velIous. It is the richest AMI the
poolest--has the best land AMI the
meancst wate:; is the hardest country
to live In, and has the most TO live
on; the days are the hottest, aud tie
nights the coolest; here are the most
rivers, and the least waters: the best
roads, and the slowcst travel; the finest
bnilding material. and the lcas, use
made of it; there are more clouds: and
less rain; more plains. and less timber:
more ropes 10 tie horses, and yet m ore
estrays; a poor country for farming.
and yet the most productive; the least
work, and the largest yield. the horses
are small. and the cattle big: the frogs
have horns, and the rabbits have ears
like mules: the people are intelligent
without general Observation-Disclosures
without being tricky-reGned withon,
manneri>m--r rich without money
ho>p;table without houses-boId. gen
erous and brave. In fine. here is an
empire in extent and resources. brt
in the slowest process Of evolution.
anil ye, destined to population. wealth
anil power.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-06-23


hood, and made merchandise Of like
the beasts of the field. arc, in the high
est possible sense. neighbors TO all who
have a vote. or can do ought to relieve
them and deliver them. or any OF
them. from this cruel aad unnatural
bondage.
Are these poor. ignorant. degraded.
enslavcd blacks ani mulattocs, my
neighbors? lcs. truly. for so readeth
the Christian law. Tie poorer. the
more ignorant and the more degraded
man was the nearer was he t. the
great human heart Of Him who caine
to seek and save that which was lot.
That every other man should so feel
and act, he taught by prccept. and en-.
forced by his example in his daily
life, and in the final and triumph
ant contamination of his mission ON
earth.
The rich. the intelligent. the wise
those whom we esteem our equals or
superiors in society, are not. according
to Christ's rule, entitled to the first
consideration as our neighbors. The
men of the world love the great, the
rich. the intellectual. the talented. the
prosperous, and respectable; bat pass
by with shrinking and loathing. if not
with scorn and contempt. those upon
whom society has set the badge OF In
feriority, seryitudc and degredation.--
If men wearing the Christian name.
act in the same manner. how much
better are they than other men: or
what sympathy have they with Christ
whose course of lite was sc aatago-
nistic 10 theirs?
All, how different werc the teach
ing and conduct OF Christ from the
maxims and behavior of MANY who
profess to prophesy in his name at this
day. With him, a mans infeTioriiy.
his weakness physical. mental or NOR
al, was the great reason for loving him
and seeking TO elevate him; with them.
it is shamelessly put forth as the pre-
text for sinking him still lower in lu-
manity's scale. for enslaving him.
aad reducing him to the lowest depth
to which human being can be de-
graded. W
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-06-23

in limbs; or he becomes melancholy
and suspicious of his best friends, or
by some such winding up he arrives
at the last scene, that ends his COM
mon place eventless history.
No product of the vineyard. the
field. or the sea. however aided by In
ventire art. will furnish welcome
repast to one who sits in listless idle
ness. on downy cushion half the day.
1t is by labor that man comprehends :
the existence of Deity. and the beauty
and utility of his works-to adorn the
Garth and bring ferth its productive
power, and to expand the human
body. an
Every person in society should pro-
duce physically or mentally, as much
for society as he requires to receive
from society for its full enjoyment.
No father can transmit to his son the
right of being useless to his fellow
creatures. The man who earns not
his bread, but eats that of idleness is,
so far as the original intention is con-
cerned, leading life of doubtful mo-
rality. A moral and intellectual be-
ing diSdains to lead life of useless
ness, for rich or poor, strong OIL weak,
every idle member of society is either
knave or fool. Even at the risk
Of being antiquated, we can not help
quoting the following beautiful ex-
tract
"Why. man Of idleness, labor rock
ed you in the cradle, and has nour-
ished your pampered life; without it the
woven silks and wool upon your back
would be in the silk worms nest, and
the fleece in the shepherds fold. For
the meanest thing that ministers to
human want, save the air of heaven,
man is indebted to toll; and even the
air, by Gods wise ordination is
breathed with labor.
at is only the drones who toll not,
who infest the hive of activity like
masses of corruption and decay The
Lords of the earth are working men.
who can build up or cast down at their
will, and who retort the sneer of tho
soft handed by pointing to THEN
trophies, where ever art, science. civ
ilization and humanity are known
Work on man of ;oil thy ROYALTY is
yet to be acknowledged, as labor rides
forward to the highest throne of pow
er."-[ n. Y. Farmer and Mechanic
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-06-23

How gentle and refining are the In
fluences of flowers. They shed around
our pathway sweet and balmv fra
GRANGE, that imparts to us fresh life
and irrepressible pleasure. Bright
beautiful flowers, how blessed is their
mission to man, What is our world
with flowers? What would it be
without flowers?
Flowers are the bright and resplen-
dent stars in the green firmament OF
earthl They are the joyous adorning
of a finished creation. The great hand
that framed the universe has made the
lovely flowers, and made them too for
our pleasure, profit. and instruction.
What heart Is so Gallons as not to
dearly cherish the lovely flowers?
They have a language that is full OF
poetry and music, life and pleasure.
and refined enjoyment! Who does
not love the flowers?
''FIowcrs. beautiful flowers.
How sweet is this dim world OF oursr'
i New \ lork Observer.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-06-23
4 sleepy Deacon

"A 't1N ~ btosOhs
There are times and seasons when
sleep is never appropriate, and with
these may be classed the sleep of the
good old Cincinnati deacon.
The deacon was the owner and over
seer of large packing establish
ment. His duty it was to stand at
the head of the scalding trough, watch
in hand, to "time" the length of the
scald, crying Hog in.'' when the just
slaughtered hog was to be thrown into
the trough, and Hog out!' when the
watch told three minutes. One wecl,
the press of business compelled the
packers to unusually hard labor, and
Saturday night found the deacon com
pletely exhausted. Indeed, he was
almost sick the next morning, when
church time came; but he was lead
ing member, and it was his duty to
attend the usual Sabbath service, if he
could. He went. The occasion was
of unusual solemnity, as revival was
in progress. The minister preached a
sermon well calculated for effect. His
pcroration was climax of great
beauty. Assuming the attitude of one
intently listening. he recited to tho
breathless auditory:
clark, they whisper; angels say
"Hog int" came from the deacon 5
pew, in stentorian voice. The as.
tonished audience turned their atten
tion from the preacher. He went on
however, unmoved-
''Sister spirit, come away
"Hog ont" shouted the deacon
'taify Jour."
This was too much for the preachcl
and the audience. The latter smiled
some snickered audibly, while a few
boys broke for the door, to "split thei
sides" laughing outside, within ful
hearing. The preacher was entirel,
disconnected, sat down, arose again
pronounced a brief benediction, anC
dismissed the any thing else than sol
emn minded hearers. The deacoi
soon came to a realizing sense of hi
unconscious interlude, for his brcthrei
reprimanded him severely; while th
boys caught the infection of the joke
and every possible occasion afforded
an opportunity for them to say. ''Hos
in" "Iiog out''
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-06-23

The love that survives the tomb.
says Irving. is one OF the noblest at
tributes of the soul. 1t has It's woes.
it has likewise its delights. and when
the overwhelming burst of grief Is
Gained into the gentle tear of recollee-
;ion. then the sudden anguish and con-
vulsed agony is over, the present ru-
ins of those we most loved are softened
away into pensive meditation on all
that was in the day of its lovliness.-
Who would root sorrow from the
heart, though it may sometimes throw
a passing cloud over the bright hour
of gayety. or spread a deep sadness
over the hour Of gloon9 Yet who
would exchange it even for the song
of pleasure or the burst of revelry?-
No, there is voice from the tomb
swceter than song; there is remem-
brance of the dead to which ne turn
even from the charm OF the living.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-06-23
CIR eat Excitement ut Pomeroy.

From the Meigs County Telegraph, May9.
On Tuesday last, our town was
thrown into most intense state Of
excitement by what was supposed to
be veritablc Fugitive Slave Case"
There has been very pretty girl
here attending school for two or three
years past, to whom one of the T. +.
VS. stands in the double relation of
father and master. AS master, he sent
her here to 60 to school, and as the
acknowledge father. he has paid her
boarding and tuition.
The girl is very much attached to
her father, but from the fact that he is
engaged in buying mp slaves in Vir-
ginia, and shipping them South. she
has had the good sense to refuse TO
return to that State for fear she might
share the same fate. Last winter a
strong effort was made TO induce her
to return to Virginia, and large prom
ises were made TO her By her father.
il she would do SO; but she declined.
AS last resort her mother was sent
over to persuade her TO so. but she still
refused. Her mother, on her return,
was shipped South. the colored people.
and others here believing that it was
the intention to ship both mother and
daughter. if the girl could have been
obtained.
On the day above mentioned. the
father in company with very hard
looking customer, both we'll armed
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-06-23
Privileges of Labor and Penalties
of Idleness.
The first duty imposed on ms

The first duty imposed on man in
relation to society, is labor-a duty,
the origin and benefit of which are
easily discovered. Man is sent into
the world naked, unprotected and un
provided for. He does not like the
brutes, find his skin clothed with
suffi lent covering, but must provide
garments for himself. He can not
perch on bough or burrow in hole,
but must rear a dwelling to protect
himself from the weather. He does not
like the OK, find his nourishment un-
der his feet, but must hunt or culti-
vate the ground. To capacitate him
for the Performance of these necessary
duties. he has received a body fitted
for labor, and a mind calculated to
direct his exertions, while the external
world has been created with the wisest
adaptation to his constitution-having
the material for every necessary COM
fort and elegance he can imagine, or
desire, or create by labor.
No man has right to live that does
not earn his living. The Scripture
tells us. eff We work not, neither shall
We eat" No class is exempted, and
for this is mans body alone suited; he
can not defy the doom without heavy
punishment. If he need not earn his
bread himself, he must substitute la
borious pleasures: he must work hard
or than a postboy under the name oi
hunting. or he must walk up and down
the same street, play at billiards,
bowling. cards, cricket. gardening OF
at navigation; if be does none OF thes,
things, or similar, he must grow fat
have indigestion, and consult doctor.
with the vain hope of being enabled t.
battle Nature with impunity for some
time longer. and after few years o
perpetual uneasy feelings. it is founC
that his heart is diseased. his live
dried up, his joints ossifed. he be
comes dropsical, loses the use of on
half Of his bod;'. and is wheeled abou
i in a char. ;mbecile In mind as well a,
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-06-23

Your slaves. If you have any; and il
not, then the slaves of other men
Like the man in the parable. they have
fallen among thieves, and If You would
obey the injunction to love your neigh
Dor as yourself, you must act to-
wards these poor. wounded. suffer
ing outcasts the part Of the Good Sa-
maritan.
We do Rot pretend TO decide wheth-
er a man who holds slaves, or man
who countenances slaveholding. can
be Christian or not, "a the world
understands the term: but we feel quite
sure that a man who sees brother
man or sister woman in slavery. and
passes by on the other side, and does
nothing for their relief from oppres-
sion. can not lie said to obey the sec.
ond great command of the Christian
Lawgiver. and according TO Its author.
ity, can not enter the Kingdom oI
Heaven. This NAV sound like a harsh
judgement; but il is not ours; it is the
sentence of the Christian law as ex-
pounded by Its Divine author.
The man who had been set upon by
thieves. wounded, robbed of all he had
and left for dead. was literally. and in
his highest sense, neighbor to all whe
became aware OF his condition, aud
had it in their power to lend him as
sistance. So the slaves in this coun'
try who have been seized by strong
er than they. who are robbed of al
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-06-23
The Tradesman's Crisis.

From Arthur's Home Magazine.l
1t will be sufficient for the readers
purpose. if, passing over the heroine's
early history. we observe that, at the
period our narrative commences, Mary
Norton, the soul and sunshine Of her
parental home, was entertaining the
very serious intention of leaving it
"How her father and mother will ever
bring their minds TO part with her,
cam Think" was the somewhat con-
cerned remark of a neighbor. and
{ here our story must proceed in the
words of the narrator "Poor Mary,
herself. felt that it would be very,
very hard thing to leave the dear little
cottage in which she had passed SO
many happy days, and above all, to
live no longer under the same rool
with her parents. But. then. she loved
Edward Norris very much, and she
was sure he would be a good, kind
husband, for he had always been SC
steady, and such a dutiful son, and
affectionate brother" And so hope
chased the tear from Mary's eye, anc
the passing pang from her heart.
| 1t was on the eve Of her wedding
day, and she was sitting in the arbor
and talking with Edward about thei
future plans and prospects. They
were quite alone, too; for Mrs. NortoI
was out.
Mary, dear.'' said Edward; "I'n
so afraid you won't be able to recon
cile yourself to living in town, afte
being used, all your life, to this pretty
quiet cottage. C is such bust
ling place. too; a great deal more 81
than l.. 1t will seem such
ehangel"
Never fear. Edward" reptile,
Mary; Il think | could make mysel
happy any where. with some one T.
love; and. besides. / shall find so mucl
to do. that / shall have no time t
waste upon discontented musings.
And Mary's eyes looked so bright an
hopeful, that Edwards misgiving
passed away. and he thought if low
could make her happy. it should ne
be wanting. He was rather dispose
to be desponding. and cast down b
difficulties; but, since his engagement
with Mary, he had been often reassure
by her calm, hopeful words.
The next day they were married
and in q week were settled in thei
new home at c.. There Mar
found (as she had said) plenty to en-
ploy her time and thoughts. Edwar
(who had served his apprenticeship
bookseller and Stationery was now
r shopman in the establishment. an
was much esteemed by the princip
of the concern. for his uniform stead
; ness and attention to business. II
: house was near the shop. so that
always came home to his meals; a.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-06-23
Fugitive Slave Law.

The Ohio Democracy is at present,
under the force of party necessity, re-
quired to sustain and defend this law.
KS matter of equal party obligation,
they will be required to denounce the
late Republican Convention for de-
manding its repeal. 1t is but a few
short years since their own leader,
Governor Wood, in a message to the
Legislature of this State, demanded
its repeal and denounced its provis-
ions in about the same language used
by the Republican Convention.
In his first Inaugural Address,
President Washington, in speaking of
the difficult questions involved in the
relations of the Federal Government
to the State Government. wisely adj
vised Congress- to legislate with
"a reverence for the characteristic
rights of freemen, and regard for the
public harmony"
1t is very certain that the Fugitive
Slave Act of 1870, was framed with
out reference to any such sage advice,
and in violation Of such just princi-
pies. The purpose of its trainers was
to ride rough-shod over the people of
the Free States. No regard was paid
to the public harmony. If any one
right is more highly cherished by the
people of the Free States than any
other, it is trial by an impartial jury.
1t is one of those characteristic rights
of freemen," to which Washington
had reference. The right of petition
was another. The Slave Democracy
had previously to 1850, made a per-
sistent effort to trample the great right
of petition into the dust. The "old
man eloquent" of Massachusetts put
down that effort. Mr.. Webster de-
manded that the alleged fugitive
should have the right of trial by jury
at the place of his capture. The South
secuted his calm advice. Mr.. Mason,
of Virginia, the author Of the law,
haughtily rejected the idea that any
civil right should be accorded to a
person charged with being a usitive
slave. Such was the temper in which
the law originated. The right of re-
capture is guaranteed by the Fedora
Constitution. but there is right ant
a wrong way to enforce this duty. L
may be done in the spirit of enlight
ened patriotism; or in the foul Temps
! OF despotism.
While, therefore. il is the duty o
{ every good citizen, firmly to adhere t.
: this Constitutional compromise. h
should demand with equal frmnes
that the power should be carried int
, effect with reverence for the charac
? teristic rights of freemen." The pro
{ visions of the law of 1850, trampl
upon these rights. 1t is the duty of
Freeman. vigilan,ly to guard the pub
lie from the insidious approaches O
despotism. Instead Of it being wron,
{ to demand the repeal of such law
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-06-23

freedom requires the good citizens to
demand the repeal, and the enactment
OF law which will respect the rights
of the humble. the poor, the down
trodden, with the same e; n-handed
Justice as those Of the proud, the rich,
the lofty ones of the land.
This Is the position OF the Republi-
can party, and the Slave Democracy
are welcome to make the most of it.
Il Green lille (Ohio) journal.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-06-23
BY FRANCIS LEE.

liz had foated away from beach and bay
Out of sight of tower and town,
An empty and battered boat;
But the boat would not go down.
The morning rose on the waters wide,
And the night fell cold and dark,
Yet eyerron with the wind and tide,
Drifted that shattered bark.
The sail had passed from its broken mast,
And its painted pride was dim,
The salt sea-weed clung round its bow,
Which had been so sharp and trim.
Where were the merry mates and free
Who had gone with it afloat
We never learned; but the worlds wide sea
Hath lives like that drifting boat.
Lives that in early storms have lost
Anchor, and sail and oar,
And never, except on Lethe's shore
Can come to moorings more;
Out of whose loveless, truthless day.
The hope and heart have gone;
Good ships 20 down in the stormy seas,
But those empty barhs drift ON.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-06-23
From the Cincinnati Gazette
A SONG FOR JUNE.
Sitting in sunshine.
By ELLEN PAGE.

To sit in sunshine, calm and sweet,
Close to a rustic window seat,
Was a whim OF the lovliest maid
That e'er boyish heart waylaid-
And radiant sunbeams, resting there,
Were tangled in her silken hair,
Caught and bound in the golden thread
That made halo round her head.
As she sat in the sunshine sweet,
lay on the grass at her feet,
Watching the wavy shadows go
Like itful spirits. TO and fro,
While chrickets chirped drowsy tune,
Through the balmiest afternoon
Ever brought by the breath of June.
Beside us trailed a creeping vine,
That closer crept and tried TO twine
Its tendrils round the face divine;
Till one bold blossom-envied much
Kissed the bright cheek dared not touch
Dear To me had she ever been,
But she seemed to me loveliest then,
Gathering heaps of clover flowers;
To toss them mp in rosy showers;
IL haunts me like some dim old tune,
The memory of that afternoon
In the beautiful month OF June.
When next sought the trysting spot,
| waited long, but she came not.
No ringing voice, no bounding tread,
Nv only love was cold and dead.
Her graceful hands folded TO rest,
White roses on the winter breast,
She left me-without kith or kin
To bind the bleeding heart within;
No love 10 tighten or fill up
My weary life, my cmptied cup.
Far away, on sunny shore,
Nv lost love waiteth evermOre.
dream OF hours that will atone
For years of life, unloved--al0re;
For days of labor, all unblest,
And feverish nights of long unrest,
For faded hopes and friendships cold;
As at the wedding feast of old,
The water of life will change 10 wine,
And my cup brim up with draughts divine
CRAwroRDsvILLE, Ind, June I, 80.