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The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-07-26

The MOTHERLEss. They are m0therless!
Oh gently, gently, keep back those bit.
ter words. Avert that cold cruel stare !!
See you not the quivering Of the grieved
lipsl Mark you not the tear ul ey es A.
las that sorrow should ever make child's
heart its home.
They are motherless Strange hands
ministering to their daily wants stranger
hearts wearying Of the irksome duty.
No fond sweet kiss no warm embrace.
No gentle word cf comfort and love. No
soft folding of little kand5 in prayer. No
motheri
Missing the low, sweet cadence Of her
voice missing that tender "good night"
seeking, seeking, seeking all in vain, that
ask for the weary doVe--a mother heart.
Draw the little lorms near The heart
Pillow tie aching head upon your bosom
Think ofyour sunny CHILDHOOD your mo-
theirs earnest love Her gentle care
her patient fo,Je0ranee--her precious for
giveness. Then only in kinduess---let your
hand rest op each honored little head
only in love reprove that stricken little
flock
Oh let gOurs be the hand that shall
lead them in the green pastures and by
The still waters Of the precious .Saviour's
love! Let yours be the blessed benedic-
ton: "Inasmuch as We have done it TO
| the least Of these, ys havs done i, unto
me" Remember their angels do alwsys
behold the face Of our Father iu Heaven.
Then, it may be that chiId's hand shall
lead you to that heavenly home. A child's
hand place the crown upon your Lead.
Speak gentlyto the motherlessl
weight OF os they bear.
Greet them with OOks Of tenderness.
Oh! add not ~ their care.
Speak gently TO the motheri
When tears their eyes bedim; ~
Remember who has bid them eUme v
And lead them unto hiinl
Then yours shall that rich blessing be-
''Fhehds, .e have done this unto mel"
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-07-26
Moderate Drinking,

Let no man say, when he thinks of ths
drunkarj, ruined in health aud spoiled in
intellect, II can never fall So" He
thought as little OF falling in bis earlier
years. The promise Of his youth was as
brlght rs yours, ard even after he began
his downward course, he was as unsus pi
clous as the iirme,l around him, and would
renel as Indignantly the admonition be-
ware Of in'emperance. The danger oftLiR
vice lies in its almost imperceptible ap.
PFoacb. Few who perish by it have done
so by its first access. YOUTH does not
suspect drunkenness 10 the sparkling bev.
erage, which quckens all its susceptible
ties Of joy. The invalid does not see it in
The cordial which gives new tone to his De.
blilated organs. The man of thought
and genius detects no p'lsyiug poison in
the draught which seems sprineing of
inspiration TO intellect and imagination.
The lover Of social pleasure little dreams
that the glass that animates CONVERSATION
will sink him too low for the intercourse
in which he now delights Intemperance
comes with noissiess step and binds the
first cords with touch too light 10 be
left; Tfis truth Of mournful experience
should DO treasured by all, and influence
the arguments and habits Of social and
domestic life in every class Of the commu.
nity.--Dr. ChaRniRy.
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-07-26
A Positive Religion.

We know Of some indiscreet persons
who are always endeavOring to gain the
applause Of the world. or The temper.
ed praises of other denominations. by
yielding Ideir religious principles, aud by
soitening down tor delicate tastes what
IS rigorous and dogmatic in their theolo
gy. What men respect more, in spite Of
all their talk Of bigotry and exclusiveness,
IS consistency, profound convictions, and
moral courage to hold religious views
without fear Of the worlds cry. If the
world is 10 be converted ,itmust be brought
up to US and not we down TO it. We
have been passing through an epoch Of un.
belief and skspticism. But there are
signs OF returning faith, and many men
are seeking for stronger aud surer foot
holds upon which to place the fe which
have SC long wandered in "slipp.ry pla.
ces.' The theology which can assume
protean torms. ard which changes its hue
10 please every varying fancy. will do
nothing for them but drive them back ia
to worse errors and deeper skepli,ism.-
Religion is a positive thing 1t saws to
the sinner, believe this, and do that, and
thou shalt be saved. Its requirements are
so simple, aud its rewards and penalties
so fixed, that we're we not wlful aud
blinded race. we would not find it difficult
to understand them.-N Y Chronicle.
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-07-26

LIFE.-lIow truly does the journey ofa
single day, its changes and its hours, ex.
hibit the history of human life! We rise
up in the glorious freshness CT spring
morning. The dcws Of night, those sweet
trees of nature, are hanging from each
bough in the refreshing morning. Our
hearts ere beating with hops, our frames
are buoyant with health. We see no cloud
we fear no storm, anL with our chosen
and beloved companions clu'teIingaround
us, We commence our journey. Step by
step, the scene becomes more lovely, ,houI
by hour, our hopes become more brighter
A few Of our companions have dropped
away, but in the multitude remaining and
The beauty of the scenery, their loss is
unfelt. Suddenly we have entered on a
new country The dews of the morning
are equsled by the lervor of the noon day
sun; the friends that started with us are
disappearing. Some remain, but their
looks are cold and estranged; others have
lain down to rest, but no faces are smi
ling upon us; and now hopes are beck.
ouing us on Ambition and fame are
before us, but youth and affection are be-
hind us. The scene is more glorious and
brilliant, but the beauty and freshness Of
tho morning have faded. and forever. On
ward and onward we go;Ihe horizon 0
aud fams recedes AS We advance to it, the
shadows begin to lenglhen, and the chilly
airs of evening are unsurping the noon
day, Still We press onward; the goal is
not ye. won, the heaven not yet reached
The orb of hope. that had cheered us OIL
is sinking in tho west; our limbs begin to
grow faint; our hearts to grow sad; we
turn our gaze upon the scenes that W,
have passed but the shows of the twilight
have interposed their veil between us; VT
look around for the familiar faces, the
companions Of our travel, but we gaza il
vain to find them; we have outstrippeC
them all in the race after pleasure, and tn,
phantom has fed; and caught in land o
strangers in sterile and inhospitabl,
country, the night time oyertakos us; the
dark and terrible night time of death, ant
weary and heavy laden, we lie down I,
rest in the:bod of the gravel Happy, ,thric,
happy is hs who has laid up treasures TO
himself for the distant and unknow to
morrow,
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-07-26

TIE BIBLE.-There is sublime gran
denr, divine sublimity in contemplating
the mission and destiny Of the Bible
Wherever its holy influence is felt and its
teachings obeyed, there man attains the
highest degree OF moral excellence. The
Bible dispels the gloomy clouds of iguo.
rance from the gaze Of msn--speeds on.
ward the mighty car Of civilization, and
actuates man to perform deeds of lasting
purity. The Bible is gem containing
PEARLS OF untold value. 1t is a standard
for Earth's erring millions, and the home
took Of Heaven; the light>house Of hope
looming up through life's tsmpestuous
sea. guiding the despairing soul, flom off
the shoals Of vice, through the "murky
deus." of sin. and waits It triumphant to
harbor Of Eternal Rest. Its influence
sparkles and shines Eke brilliant star in
he midst Of clustering hosts of worlds,
eClipsing by It's glorious spleOdor, tho
brilliancy Of the gloomy worlds around.
Its influence in the heart of man like the
sparkling gem Of purity, breathes forth in
its mild teachings, balm Tor the weary
soul. The sacred rays, OF Love, Peace.
Truth and Purity beam aud radiate from
it's glowing Page. The weary, and heavy
laden Of all classes and conditions, seek
here the consultations which uothing else
can give.
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-07-26

WHAT ONE WOMAN DID Tho Phisdel-
phia Instructor relates q most interesting
incident, showing what one woman, CON
strained by the love of Christ did for vii.
lage in the mountains of Pennsylvania
Who can estimate the home missionary
power of this same love in the hearts of
even hundreth part of the professed
Christians of our country3 The Lstruc-
tor says: Ten years since, there was a
little town in the mountainous regions of
this State which had about six hundred 10.
habilants, but not single church or house
of worship, nor. SO lar as known, single
individual in it who made any preteuses to
personal religion. About that time lady
who resided there was called TO visit some
friends in the West, aud during her ad-
sence WAS thrown uuder religious iuhu-
ences which resulted iu her conversion, as
she believed. Immediately her heart be-
came Interested in the spiritual state Of the
place of her residence, and she returned
TO it determined, by the grace of God en-
abling her, to undertake something on its
behalf Accordingly she spoke TO several.
but received no encouragement but was
repulsed. At length she resolved upon
commencing a S,btath School. While
walking 10 her place the FIRST morning she
met the gentleman who now made this
statement, Int he too discouraged her.
She however went on, had two scholars
that day, the next Sabbath six, aud be-
fore the summer was closed one hundred
and sixty, Shorty after the school was
we'll ttarted the public began to be inter
ested, many became personal inquiries after
Christ, minister aud regular preacher
were sought: and now as the population
has steady increased, and religious du.
ties have been PERSISTED in,there are fye
organized Churches in that place, three
Sabbath schools with abou, six hundred
children in them, and six Young men have
gone from that place, and rom this effort,
into the Christian ministry"
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-07-26
From Gleasons Literary Companion
AUN X ETA HIS
"MAYING" EXPE DITTO N
DY CLARA AUGUSTA.

p. "WALL, April is on hand for sarlin
aint it? Goodness sakes, how the wind
does roar in the chimblyl And my life
if it aint a snowingl Somebody feather
beds is emptyng theirselves Of lheir.con'
texts pretty rapidly! liks to see it snow
now that's fact 1t looks kinder So
cablc-like, and makes anybody feel as i
they'd be contenled to sit afore the fir
loreverlasting!y, and crack walnuts.
Speaking Of walnutS makes me think
OF yer Uncle Small. Such hand as he
was for walnuts, never seed in all my
born lifel He'd set and eat, and eat. and
throw the shells into the fire til! he'd put
it all out, and got hisself stuffed so full
that his jacket buttons warn't Of no 'coun
no how. Your uncle was a parlect glut'
ton when there was walnuts round. Blu
he was good man--a right down lever
good sort of man--onlya a terrible read
era remarkable literary character-ont
of the luminaries of the land, he used tc
call hisself. He was powerfullypcrposed
to woman's rights--sed they hadn't nc
bizness to have any rights but the righ
to stay to home and tenl their childerr
and fry sassiges for their huzbands. Thci
spear, he sed, wuz right in the buzzom'
of their families. not on the public nos
trums making speeches, and ranting for {
right to 60 town meeting.
"He never was willn' for me TO git on
Of sight of our own door; he hated tea
parties and quilting like pison --aud wonlt
have it that all the wimmin wanted to g
to sich getherins fur, wuz to talk abou
their neighbours. l asked him what h,
stood and talked to old John Grimshav
so long that morning in the cow-yard,
it was such sin to gossip and he SCI
they was disgusting the great poIlikul is
sues of the country But know the!
warn't. for l overheard EN- taIkin' abou
Joe Spratt's staying with the Widdc
Gray-s there!
"a year ago come May, the Beanvill
folks got it into their heads that it woul,
be grand good thing to have May par
ty. They talked it over and over, AM
didn't ge: no further towards it; and tn
first Of May cum and went, and still the,
didn't have it, AT last Deacon Grant h
took hold Of the matter, and put it RICH
straigh thru. It had got along to the las
Of May; but that was no consequence. tn
deacon sed--the flowers had only bloom
ed out the brighter.
'tHe 'pinted the twenty-eighth day
May for the great happening, and ther
was parclellogrum of the performipgce
writ out and posted up in John White
store, for everybody to read. First, ev
erybody was to meet on the common, an
purseed 10 Jenkins woods for flowers
Then they was to purseed back to White
store, aud make the flowers into wreath
and bOkays. Then they was to repursee
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-07-26

lNrEGRITY.-0ne of the most exc -llent
qualities Of mind is integrity. Let u,
aim to cultivate this trait Of character
and we add much 10 our worth in whatev
er department Of lies varied scene We
may chance to mingle. A man canno
long prosper, or what is OF more import
tance, secure the respect or love OF his
fellows without integrity. 1t is the basi.
ofcredil--the security to which TIE world
will look in its dealings with individuals
and open the account accordingly. A
thousand devices are needed by the art
full man, to closk his designs or hide his
failures, of which the honest, upright mar
knows nothing. 1t is on the principle
that number of falsehoods a single un
truth, that it may not fall The man of
integrity stands upin the proud conscious
ness OF his own moral worth, he needs no
the darts Of maice--ihe breath of slande
cannot harm him, lis word has the eff
cheney of bond. An exchange says il
regard to this subject:
''Reproaches have no power to affli
the man of unblemished integrity or the
abandoned profligate. 1t is the middle
compound character which is alone mis-
erable- -often the man who has not firm
ness enough 10 avoid a dishonorable ac
tion has feeling enough to be ashamed @
it,"
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-07-26

The GREEK CnuRcH,-A struggle hss
been going on for several years in the
Greek Church, to deprive the Patriarch
OF Constantlnople, the acknowledged head
Of the Church Of secular power, Che and
his Synod have hitherto exercised similar
authority in secular matters with the
Pope, and confne him entirely to eccle.
siasica authority. Tie National Coun-
Gil OF the Greek CbuTcb, whi,h has been
in session for nearly two Yeas, and closed
its deliberations in February last, ha.
been agi.ated by the question The de
cision Of this National Council is, by a
decided majority, to deprive Il Patri.
arch and kynOds of all secular and judi
cial power, and especially Of the right t,
levy taxes. There will be serious strug
gle, however, before this long.heId snt
dsarly'cherished authority is relinquish
ed.
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-07-26

FLowERs.--What beautilu! world this
is. What a beautiful drapery is given to
nature by her manifold variety of flowers.
What delicate refined taste it betokens
in the Individual who is fond of their Cul
tivation. They are the source of great
pleasure to the child Ito the maiden-t,
the young and the gav--to the old and
the young. They smile upOn us in our
morning duties and shed upon our pa'h-
way their sweet baImy fragrance. Their
gentle tears are the loveliest earth over
hcholds. They were intended to make
life more joyeus--ealth more lovely, and
time more valuable.
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-07-26

"My son, hold up your head, and tell
me who was the strongest man.
"Jonah.'
"Why SOP
cause the whale couldn't hold him al
ter he got him down. ..
re" Tie Chicago Press and Tribune
says that since the nomination of Presi
dent and Vice President at Chicago. sew
enteeu new republican pap.r have been
started in Central Illinois.
EETHE Daily News, a penny journal
published in Philadelphia, and strong
aivocale Of Fillmore in 1856, has oome
out in favor Of Lincoln and Hamlin.
EFTommy my son wha, ara you do.
ing there with your feet dangling in the
wafer? Trying to catch cold ma, so that
may have some more Of those cough
lozeuges you gave me yesterday.
E9- The Newark Evening Journal
states that the name Of Jacob Van Ars-
.iale, Esq, is on the Douglas National
Comittee without knowledge and consent,
and contrary to his wishes.
Eg- Senator Bright is about to start a
daily paper at indianapolis, in the Breck-
inridge interest. DR.. B. F, Mullen. one
of the Directors Of the new State Prison,
will do the editing.
REThe Indians in the Carson valley
region have been hostile for some time
past, and it is reported that 800 people
have been killed by them.
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-07-26
OUR COUNTRY's CALL.
1'uns-"IIail Columbia.

Awake. We sons offreedOm, riso
Can ye not hear your country's callF
Were ye but told that foes invade,
That rides flash and deadly blade
Seek to destroy her glorious peace,
How swim your armsto bring release!
Strengthen your armsl lest dangers come
More fearful than the victims doom;
Lest faction riot through our land,
Lest brother. slain by brothers hand,
Calls loud TO Heaven for vengeance on
This happiest nation meath the sun.
Shall this our land so gifted, be
Cramped by sections tyranny
Shall North, or South, or East, or West,
Claim despoiism o'er the resG
Nay, lot US now and ever be
Joined in fond equality.
on, fa.hors sought for liberty,
Thoy bied and died, and now shall we
Deny 10 others what they gave
To us, their children, from the grave?
Can We still cherish slavery,
And cali our country still, ,"The Frce!"
Then. onward. patriots, pOH-ward, on!
Till yOn r glorious cruise be won,
on for right and liberty,
on for Just equality,
On. and LEI the waichword be,
"Lincoln! Hamln! Victory"
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-07-26

IptENEss.---Said the distinguished Chat
ham to lis son: al would have inscribed
upon the curtains of your bed, and the
walls of your chamber--if you do not rise
early you can never progress in anything.
If you do not set apart yonr hours of
reading, if you suffer yourself or any one
else 70 break in upon them, your days
will slip through your hands improbable
and frivolous, and really unenjoyed by
Yourself" '
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-07-26

BsS~We have little six.year older, a.
mong our juvenils acquaintances, who il
noted among his friends for his original
and precocious sayings.
The other day he broke out abruptly
with-Father what makes negroes black?
Father tried to explain the supposed
reasons to suit his comprehension, and in
the course of his remarks said that they
we're the descendants of Ham, one Of the
sons of Noah. George pondered awhile.
and at last Frightening up, he said. very
.gravely.
Was it smoked ham, father.
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-07-26
COUNTY OFFICERS.

.Juige Of Fairfield Common Pleas C0uIt-HENRH
c. WHITMAN, residence Lancaster, Ohio -,
Probate Jadge-JESSE LEOHNER, omceln PuDlic
Building. ~ ,,,,u,,oo,,n
Prosecuting Att0rney-JAMES w. STlNCHCoMB'
Shcrif-AARON w. EBRIGH'r. Office at Jail.
CLERK Of Coart-JoHN c. RAlNEY, ONCE Puohc
Building.
aaditor-A. J. DILDINE. on1ce Public Building.
Treasurer-P. C. BEN tDUM, ONCE Public Building
Reeordcr-A. SYFBRT. 0nice Public Building,
Surpeyor-E. S. HANNUM, Oflce, Public Building.
Coronsr-L. SLEEPER, residence. .Madisontp.
CommissioRos-JOSEPH SHARP, Of Bern Town
shin; JONAS A. BAKER, of Walnut Township. and
JOHN w. CUNNINGHAM, of Hooking Township
School T. zdminers-WM. w. WHITNEY, JOHN
WILLIAMS and URIAH c. RUTTER.
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-07-26

EE- Rogers mentions clever thing
said by Lord Dudley, on some Vienna
lady remarking 10 him thus
"Wretchetly bad French you speak in
London
ut is true madame replied his lord.
ship, we have not enjoyed the advan-
tage Of having the French twice in our
captalll" ...----.
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-07-26

ES- wants to schipp in de Lucia,
said a foreigner to the clerk in a shipping
Office.
Well, said the clerk with pen in hand
whats Your name?
1t is Hans Vanansim mahandordanuseva
neymenteymitciteuschiupzieldt-schupvon
dOermptxyqvxwthneg splustyenazs,
said dutchy gravely splitting cut his old
quid, and taking fresh one.
Heavens! said the clerk, | cant write
that. Look a-here mister what is it il
English--do you know?
Yah, lch does. II is Yon Smidt
The poor clerk tainted.
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-07-26

Eg> Every young. man should rcmam,
Der that the world honors industry. The
vul gar aud useless idler, whose energies
Of mini and body are rusting for want Of
occupation, may look with scorn upon the
the hborer engaged at his toll; but his
Scorn spraise--his contempt honor.
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-07-26
RnnK AND JOB PRINTING,

We are pre- pared tc execute all descriptions Of
WORK: such as CARDS, ClRC"LARS, POSTERS
AND FANCY J0BBlNG, with new and superiortype'
and on short notice.
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-07-26

ES-There is nothing which creates
thirst more than labor in the sun, and
such b.ing the case, it is the du of the
farmer to have a cool and refreshing drink
supplied to his hands in tie field. a
drink made in the proportion Of FIVE gal.
Ions Of water, halt gallon of moIlasses,
and one quarter Of a pound Of ginger. well
stirred together, will b, found very in
vigorsting, refreshing and safe.
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-07-26

@- Marshall, in his speech at the Bal
iimore ratification meeting, said "he re-
garded Mr.. Douglas as tender to the
Lincoln locomotive: he, therefore, cut his
connection with him
Mr.. 7. I. Trcdway, who was appoint
ed an elector by the Democrats of vir.
glnil, has resigned because he cannot pre-
sumo to decide for his constituents which
of the conflicting tickets they ought to
adopt. As privstv individual, he in
tends to support Mr.. Breckinridge.
1t is stated that the Hon. Thomas Cor.
win is to canvass Southern Indiana for
Lincoln aud Hamlin. Clay and Corwin
will do good work among the Hoosiers.
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-07-26

pa. The Tribune gives lists of tie i'm
provemeuts which are to take place in New
York within the next six months. the az
cregste value Of which is over $4,000, 900.
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-07-26
TERMS oE ADVERTISING.

0PBusness cards ofabout lines,by tho year, S5 OC
advertisements, not marked on the manuscript
will be continued ut our terms until forbid
VI = Legal advertise ments Administrators notices
De- must be paid for IL advance, Coz teasons which
we will explain at the time.
UPThe above terms strictly observed in all cases.
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-07-26
5nu0ap 1ataoinq.
HEAVEN Is ny nomE. q,

-N - "a AAUMEs tA
j am but traveller here,
Heaven Ia my home
Earth 10 dssert droar.
Heaven 10 my home.
Danger and sorrow stand
Round me on evsry handj
Heaven is my father land;
Heaven is my home:
Then At my Savior's side,
Heaven is nv home,
! shall be gloriisd,
Heaven 10 my home:
There are the good and blrst,
Those love most and best;
There too soon shall rest.
Heaven ismy hume.