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Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1859-02-23
Misffllaneous.
THE WIDOWS SON;
THRILLING AND INSTRUCTIVE TALE OF
THE REVOLUTION.

1t was the day before Christmas, in the
year 1873. that during the war of the
Revolution, an armed vessel sailed out of
Boston She was strongly built. and
carried 90 guns. with well appointed
crew of more than a hundred, and pro-
visions for a cruise of six months. As
she spread her broad, white sails, and
sleered for the harbor with fair, fresh
breeze, she made noble appearance
Many throbb;ng hearts breathed bless
ing on her voyage. for she bore cem-
pany of as bold and skillful seamen as
ever dared the perils of the deep. But
soon the north wind blew. and brought
heavy sea into the bay. The night
proved dark, and they came TO anchor
with difficulty near the harbor of Ply
mouth. The strong gale that buffeted
them became storm, and the storm a
hurricane.
Snow fell, and the cold was terribly
severe. The vessel was driven from her
moorings. and struck on reef of rocks.
She began to fill with water, and they
were obliged to cut away her masts.-
The sea arose above her man deck,
sweeping over her at every surge. They
made every exertion that courage could
prompt or hardihood endure. But SO
fearful were the wind and cold, that the
stostest man was not able to strike more
than two blows in cutting away the
masts, without being relieved by another.
The wretehed people thronged together
upon the quarter deck. which was crowd
ed almost to suEocation, but could nei-
ther get provisions or fresh water. They
were all covered by the deep sea when
the vessel became wreck.
But, unfortunately. the crew got access
to ardent spirits, and many of them
drank to intoKicaiion. IDsubordinstion.
mutiny, and madness ensued. The Of
fcers remained clear minded. but lost
all authority over The crew. who raved
round them. a more frighIul scene can
scarcely be imagined. The dark sky,
the raging storm. the waves breaking
wildly over the rocks, and threatening
every moment to swallow up the broken
vessel, and the half frozen beings. who
maintained their icy hold on life. lost to
reason, to duty, we're fighting 6ercely
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1859-02-23
From the London Times
FA z E W E L L.

There are times when that word with its magic spell
Ger the ruins Of hope brezthes a sorrovful knell;
When all that is dearest. and fairest and best,
Takes a saddeued hue from a souls unrest
When the wasted love Of our trusting years
Comes rolling hack on q food of tears,
Till the storm wrecked spirit would fain depart
To the deep grave rest Of a broken heart.
wandered away where the shadows play
With the Wild wood leaves Of a summer day.
1 thought of joy there is yet to he found,
It dweiieth here this holy ground
I felt the soft breath Of the evening breeze,
As rustled around through the slumbering trees.
But the wild leaves mourn with ptiful swell.
And the answer they gave was FAREWELL FAREWELL
A stream broke up, through the gentle flowers
That held in their heart the passing showers
I psused-st my feet lay q tinted she'll.
cIasped tit murmured farewell farewell!
Twas a homesick sob for its own bright sea,
And knew that its vsiling NOT for mei
Bet a spirit it seen'd from world apart.
Which had stolen its vail from my own sad heart.
FareEellt farewell it means on the sea.
Its echoes driftiag 'er mountain and lea,
II grieves with the leaves, it hosts on the wave,
OH when will it rest the wanderers grave7-M. s.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1859-02-23
LIFE.

Life is no speculative venture with
those who feel its value and duties. 1t
has deeper purpose, and its path be-
comes distinct and easy in proportion as
it is earnestly and faithfully pursued
The ludest or the most refined pursuit, if
adapted to the wants and capacities of the
pursuer, has a truth, beauty, and salts
faction. All ship on the ocean are not
steamers or packets, but all freight
bearers, fitted TO their tasks, and the
smallest shallop nobly fulils its mission,
while it pushes on towards its destined
port, nor shifts its course because larger
crafts career to other points of the COM
pass. Let man right himself on the
ocean of time. Let him learn whether
he is by nature shallop or a sbip-a
coaster or an ocean-crosser; and then,
freighting himself according to his caPac.
iiy and the market he should seek, fling
his sail 10 the breeze, riding with wind
and tide, if they 60 on his course but
beating resolHtely against them if they
cross his path. Have well-chosen and
defined purpose, and pursue it faithfully,
trusting in God, and all will be we'll.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1859-02-23

How TO WE'D WoMAN.-Women
have really more taste in matrimonial
affairs than we are apt 10 give them credit
for. Next to the suiter's money the lady
has undoubtedly an eye to his person,
and admires manly stature and hand
some limb none theless because she hap
pened TO marry a mannikin instead OF a
man. A story was told of Roman suitor
who obviously understood human nature
-or rather woman nature-far better
than our modern beaux. Going to WOO
a fair lady, he took with him bag of
gold and bar of iron: the former he
threw at her feet, the latter he bent in her
presence. Spine and "spelter" did the
business.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1859-02-23

Dickens has succeeded wonderfully
with his public readings his own works.
The great charm is said to consist in his
admirable mimicry, and the power of
rapidly changing his tone and look, with
out degenerating into buffoonery or ex-
travagance. 1t is curious, however, to
see such man appear in public, dress
ed in style of exaggerated fashion, with
half dozen rings on his fingers, and a
huge bouquet of exotics in his breast.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1859-02-23
a THOUGHT FOR YOUNG MEN.

Why should so many men spend their
last days in penury and want, when a
competency is so easily secured when
young? That is. if a young man will
deny himself that which he styles luxu-
ries, but which are worse than useless,
as they do not add one jo: or title to his
comfort or happiness, and invest in a
"rainy day" fund the money that is thus
criminally squandered. he will be sur
prised TO see what an imposing little for
tune will be his to fall back upon when
age steals upon his frame, and when be
is unable to labor for his daily bread
An exchange has been figuring what a
young man can accomplish by self-deni-
al and proper investment-prefacing his
remark that Figures sometimes produce
almost incre iible results" this re-
suit: "Thus for instance, if a young
man, upon his twentieth birthday, will
invest 500 in any stock paying 10 per
cent, and annually thereafter will invest
the same amount and the accumulation
of interest, he will be worth, when he is
thirty years old, s1.758; when forty
years old, $500; when fifty years old,
S1s,15o; when sixty years old, S48,-
700.
How simple, then. is the process by
which youth of the present day can
pass his old age in comfort and luxury.
He has only TO regulate his expenses so
as to save one hundred dollars each year
from his income. If the amount saved
be larger, then the sum total will be in
creased in the same proportion.
Only think of it, $500 saved annually
and invested in ten per cent. stock, will
amount in forty years to 1884. 500. One
million invested in the same way for ten
years will amount to Sc. 593. 600; in
twenty years to S6.796. 800; in thirty
years TO s17.584.6a8; in forty years to
S45. s50,838. No wonder, then, that
the Rothchilds have amassed such
boundless wealth"
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1859-02-23

DR.. Johnson used to say that habit
of looking at the best side of every event
is far better than a thousand pounds a
year. Bishop Hall quantity remarks,
For every bad there might be a worse,
and when one breaks his leg, let him be
thankful it was not his neck |" When
Fenelon's library was on fire, "God be
praised" he exclaimed, .'that it is not
the dwelling of some poor mani This
is the true spirit of submission-one of the
most beautiful traits that can possess the
human heart.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1859-02-23
New INvENr1oN.-THE SrxREoscopE

New INVENTION. SrEREoscoPE
SURPASSED BY STEREoaoNoscoPE.-
Stereoscope is beautiful optical instru-
ment by which two pictures of an object
give the appearance of solid structure,
and all the relief and solid appearance of
real objects. This instrument is very
curious one and is now frequently found
on parlor tables. The StsrsomOaoscope,
new invention, is fully described in
"Silliaaan's NeU Philosophy" 1t is an
optical instrument by which a sinsls
picture is made to present the appearance
of relief and solidiiy commonly seen in
the stereoscope, and by means of which
ssreral individuals can observe these
effects at the same time.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1859-02-23
GONE A LONG TIME FOR FRUIT

Young Jerrold "had gone ashore with
Capt. Hutchinson, and was left in CON-
mend OF the gig. While the commander
was absent two of fhe men in the mid
shipman's charge requested permission
10 make some tnfling purchase. The
good natured officer assented, adding
by The way, You may as well buy me
some apples and few pears 'All
right, sir, said the men; and they depart
ed. The captain presently returned and
still the seamen were away on their err
rand. They were searched for but they
could not be found. They had deserted.
Any novel reader whose eye may wander
over this page may readily imagine the
disgrace into which Midshipman Doug.
las Jerrold fell with his captain. Upon
the young delinquent the event made
lasting impression, and years afterwards
he talked about it with that curious ex-
citement which lit up his face when he
spoke of anything he had felt. He re.
membered even the features of the two
deSerters; as he had, most Unexpectedly,
an opportunity of proving. The mid
shipmen had long put his dirk aside,
and washed the salt from his brave
face. He had become a fighter with
keener weapon than his dirk ever
proved, when, one day strolling eastward;
possibly from The office of his own news
paper to the printing premises of Messrs.
Brandbury & Evans, in Whitefriars, he
way suddenly struck with the form and
face of a baker, who, with his load of
bread at his back, was examining some
object in the window of the surgical in
strument maker, who puZzels so many
inquisilive psssers-by, near the entrance
to Kings College. There was no mis-
take Even The -four dredge could not
hide the fact. Theex-midslipman walk
ed nimbly to the bakers side, and rap
ping him sharply upon the back; said
4 say, my friend, don't you think you've
been rather a long time about that fruit?'
The deserter's jaw fell. Thirty years
had not calmed the unquiet suggestions
of his conscience. He remembered the |
fruit and the little MILDLY, for he said
'Lor! is that you, sir2'" The midship- |
man went on his way laughing Life
Of Jerrold by his Son.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1859-02-23

CHILBLAINs.-I have, for many years
past, been much troubled with chilblains.
and tried every sort of remedy, with little
or no success, till | was recommended to
rub dry mustard -four (morning and
mighty on The parts affected. From this
treatment have derived much benefit.
1t must not be applied when the chilblains
are in state Of irritation, but as pre-
yentive. When infamed and itchy, !
have found bathing the feet in cold water
the best cure.-London Field.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1859-02-23

Nearness Of life toward the Lamb.
will necessarily involve greatness Of
love to him. As nearness to the sun in
creases the temperature of the various
planets, so close communion with Jesus
raises the heat of the affections toward
hir,
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1859-02-23

A babes fondness of its mother is as
pleasing TO her as the strong devotion of
her full-grown son. The graces of faith,
hope and love are 10 be estimated more
by their honesty than by their degree,
vnd less by their intellectual than by
their emotional characteristics.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1859-02-23
poetrp
PASSING AWAY.

The winter months are passing
Rapidly away;
And vcrdsnt srring is coming
With her bslmy night and day
And the wsrbling bird,
Will soon be heard
To chant her welcome lay.
The flowers viii soon be blooming
On the grassy plain;
The daisy and blue violet,
Win lit their heads again,
And perfumes bring
To change with Spring
For sunshine and for rain.
Spring will lift the icy hand
From of the little riH;
And bid il seek for sunshine
Beyond the sersggv hill;
But TO core again.
In dew or rail,
Its lonely place to Gil.
The fruit trees in the orchard.
Clothed in gowns Of white;
Their tiny buds like eye lids closed.
And sleeping through the night;
But the day will areak.
And the trees awake
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1859-02-23

"All pleasures, says John Foster,
''must be bought at the expense of pain.
The difference between false pleasure,
and true is just this: for the true, the price
is paid before you enjoy it; for the false.
afterwards"
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1859-02-23

WHEN we record our angry feelings.
let it be on the snow, that the first beam
of sunshine may obliterate them forever.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1859-02-23

Our tempers are like an opera glass.
which makes the object small or great,
according to the end you look through.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1859-02-23

GALvANIsM.-The story usually found
in school books, of the accidental discov-
cry, in 1890, of this new science by the
twitching of frogs legs, prepared for The
repast of Madame Galvani, is fa6rieG-
ton of Albert, an Italian writer of no re-
pute; Galvani had then been for eleven
years engaged upon laborious series Of
electro-physiological experiments on this
subject, using frogs legs as elsctroseopss.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1859-02-23

Life has for every one, some blessing
some cup that is not mixed with bitter
ness. AT every heart there is fount of
pur water, and all men, some time or
other, taste its sweetness. Who is he
that hath not found on his path of life
some fragrant rose bush, seeming all the
air with its sweet perfume2
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1859-02-23

A mind that is conscious of its integ
rity, scorns to say more than it means to
perform.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1859-02-23

A few drops of carbonate OF ammonia,
in little warm rain water will remove
spots from carpets, &c.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1859-02-23

Prodigals are born OF misers and but
.terfiies are born of grubs.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-06-08
Tribute of Rcspect.

On tho 5th inst, the following Resolutions III
relation to the death of Bro. ANON LINDSEY. were
unanimously adopted BY Concordia lodge, No
50, A. +. NJ.
Whereas, God has called from his iabors bore on
earth, TO render IN account to his Great Tusk.
master above, our Brother ANON LINDSEY,
who after having struggled long with q most pain.
full mslady, yielded up the Ghost, on the 4th day
Of this month, surrounded and soothed In bis las.
moments by many sympathizing friends uud rela-
tions. And Whereas, Brother LINDSEY was one
of tho oldest members and one of the surest props
of Concordia Lodgs-not only by his zeal snd in
dustry for the work Of the Craft but by we'll.
ordered life and spotless conversation, manfssting
heart and disposition free from guile and malice
towards man, whereby the example of Masonry
has been made comely and attractive to the world,
and the interests, the honor and the glory of our
Order, have been greatly promoted in the estilna.
ton of beholderS:
,Theref"rc Resolved, Thatin the death of Brother
LINDSEY, this Lodge has lost faithful working
member, society benefactor, and humanity, q
Friend.
Resolved, That We mourn in sadness and heart
felt coincidence with the neiyhbors and connexions
of our good kind brother who has thus fallen oven
in tho midst Of his journey of life.
Resotssd, That these Resolutions be entered
upon II blank page Of our journals, and that copy
thereof DO sent to the sisters Of the deceased aud
ulso published in the Adrertiser.
Resolved, That we put on tho usual bndgc Of
mourning, for one month, in testimony of our deep
afcton, and Of the love we cherish for the memo
ry Of our departed friend and worthy companion.
L. K. C0GBURN, Ssc'ry.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-06-08
MIR. Walkers Address

We return thanks to our correspondent en-
WARD" for his complimentary notice of Mr.. J. W.
WALKERS address before the phlosophsn Society,
of Grccnville, S. c. to which We invite tho atten-
ton of our readers. Mr.. WALLER, citizen of
this District, is young man of rarc intellectual
requirements, and we are rejoiced to know that be
is winning golden opinions elsewhere.
Tho Greenville Enterprise comments as follows
on the address
"THE PHILosopHIAy socrErY-The Anniver-
sary Address Of this Society was delivered on
Friday evening last, by ]. W. Walker, of Edge6eld,
5. c., O member OF the Society, before large and
attentive audience. The Achievements of Mind"
was his subject, and though broud one and as
varied as tho phenomena of mind itself, his address
was comprehensive, and full of interest. It was
clothed in beautiful language delivered with ease
and elegance, and was occasionally interspersed
with fine flights Of imagination and nice compari.
sons. Going far back into the past for facts he
showed that the achievements Of mind were the
only lasting accomplishments of nun. The lordly
structures Of the ancient material world, with all
their grandeur, beauty and msgniAcence, had long
since crumbled, tottered and docayed. while the
mental achievements of the same ases still existed,
in defiance of the hand Of time The importance
of intellectual requirements to the young men
whom be addressed, constituted his closing remarks,
and WAS urged upon them. Again We say. it WAS
fine address, well conceived, and one that reHec-
ted credit, not only on the speaker, but on the
Society nnd the University"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-06-08
$50 Pretty..Oh, so Pretty.D

Such, as every ono knows, is the peculiar stress
laid upon this expression by the bellies and bcsux,
when they see anything in nature or art that real
ly approaches perfection. 50 pretty" Is equira-
lent to superlatire in force and when It ia
Immediately repeated with the glowing prefix,
ooh !" it goes several degrees beyond We have
not seen in our town for some time such good
cause for the usc of this emphatic phrase az is to
be found in the collection of pictures now on hand
for inspection and for aale by our friend, NJ
LEDEscHULrz: They arc both beautiful and cheap,
and we commend an examination of them to all
who wish to buy becoming ornaments for tho
library, or boudoir, or bedroom, or parlor The
wonder to us il, that they have remained on his
hands single week: That bridal scene is one Of
the richest things out And yet it is scarcely
superior to any one Of the Other selections. Go
to Lxsxs, saA cuAifass sssss Sar tn Aeaz&ifal
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-06-08
For tho Advertiser.
Nuts for Poor Men?

1t costs deal of money to be rich, and it is
question If so ,nuch is worth 50 little After all,
Is wealth worth the eost--frst In acquiring it,
and lastly, in bearing up under it when you have
lost It! It may costa great deal to be rich, butf you
have to enclose but tho sums Of $40, ss or $24 to
Woop, EDDY Co., Wilmington, Delaware, tho
propretors of the legaiscd lotteries of that State,
or the same small amounts to the same RESPONSE
BILE firms, at Augusta, Georgia, you make safe
investment, and insure your chance in securing n
competency, or making rapid fortune. You will
acknowledge, under the circumstances, that your
wealth, thus acquired, was "Horth the cost"
WooD, EDDY Co., are the SUCCESSORS of Gregory
Maury, and 8. Swan Co., and are now tho
lsgslised lottery operators Of tho United States
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-06-08
Sabbath Schools, Festival.

The festival for the Sabbath Schools of Edge
field will take place on tho afternoon of Friday
the 18th of June inst
The Teachers, pupils and friends of the Sabbath
Schools will assemble in the 0Li Fellows 4 Ma
sonic Hall at 3 o'clock ut which time and place
several addresses may be expected, interspersed
with choral songs by the pupils Of the Schools.
a procession will then be formed by the pupils
and teuchrrs of the Schools followed by the pa
rcnis und friends. and proceed to the grove in
front OF Col. NJ. FnAzIER's mansion where a table
will DO spread with rich viunds of Cakes, Pastry
and Confectionery.
The citizens of the town and its vicinity are
respectfully invited to contribute to the east and
partake Of the festivities of this interesting
sion.
Ms> All contributions should be at the table
by o'clock. Mark your dishes, bowls, &C., to
prevent confusion.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-06-08
Destructive Fire.

We regret to learn that the dwelling house, to
which was also attached store house, Of Mr.. j. n.
G. FEEELASD, Of this District was burned On
Friday night last--a total lusS-tho family barely
escaping with their lives, not even saving their
clothing. It Is supposed to bo the work Of I'LL in-
ccnliary. The sympathy of the District may here
find field in which to exhibit itself in the form Of
substantial aid to this distressed family, We are
glad to learn that there is already subscription
for this purpose in circulation. Help thy neigh
Dor; for thou knowcst not how soon thou mayest
need thyself thy neighbors help. Mr.. FREELAND's
loss is estimated at three or four thousand dollars
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-06-08

JOHN MILLER AND "JuS1us."-The Pen.
dleton Messenger, in sketch of the "Old
Stone Meeting House" in that town, after
speaking of several celebrities buried in the
graveyards says:
Beneath cluster Of cedars repose all
that is mortal of John Miller, printer. We
fingered long by his grave, for his eventful
life afforded US food for meditation. If we
could have seen and convexsed with his de.
scendants, who live in this vicinity, We could
have gained a fuller sketch OF him. Mr..
Miller was the oldest typo, in the State. For
the publication of Junius lettersAthe author
of those papers he well knew-he was ex.
PEELED from England. He came to South
Carolina probably worked for while in the
Office of the first paper published in this
State, at Charleston, and thence renewed to
Pendeton, using the press which Gen. Greene
had in his campaigns, he did job work, until
he commenced the publication of the Pen
deton Messenger,"-the second paper estab-
lished in this State.
"The world has speculated much as to the
authorship Of Jnnius, but John Miller carried
the secret to his grave at the "Oid Stone
Meeting House. and has left no information
as to the name of the author"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-06-08
Tribute of Respect.

-.-."'
At q meeting of the scholars, at RtdcOay Acad
cny, on Tuesday, the 5lst Muy, the following Res.
olutons were submitted and unanimously adopted
Re.olced, That in tho death of our schoolmste
WESLEY KENNEY, we mourn the loss Of valued
and good comrade.
Resolved, That We sincerely sympathire with
tho relatives of the deceased in this our mutual
bereavement.
Rcsolued, That we will wear the usual badge oi
mourning for thirty days, as slight mark Of oul
esteem for the deceased.
Re,uiued, Tint copy of these proceedings be
transmitted to his bereaved family, as mark OF
our sympathy for their irreparable loss. e.
Resoired, That the proceedings of this meeting
be published the Edgefcld Adreriscr.