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Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1860-05-17
The Poor Customer.

\ good lesson is taught in the fol-
lowing sketch from the Boston Olive
Branch:
How much butter?'
One half pound, if you please
And sugar.
Half pound.
And these orangeS?'
Half dozen, sir
'You go by the halves to-day. Well.
what else? Be speedy ma you're
keeping better customers waiting
Half a peck OF Indian meal. and
one fine French roll. said the woman;
but her lip quivered and she turned to
wipe away trickling tear.
| looked at her straw bonnet. all
broken. at her faded shawl, her thin,
stopping form. her coarse garments,
and read poverty on all-extreme
poverty. And the pallid. pinched
features, the mornful. but once beau
tiful face. told me that luxuries were
not for her. An invalid looked out
from his narrow window. whose pale
lips longed for the cool, fresh oranges,
for whose comfort the tea and butter,
and the fine French roll were bought,
with much sacrafces. And | saw him
sip the tea. and taste the dainty bread
and praise the flavor of the sweet but
ter, and turn with Frightening eye to
the golden fruit. And | heard him
ask her, kneeling by the smoky hearth,
to taste them with him. And as she
sat the broken pan on the edge to bake
her coarse loaf, | heard her say:
BY and by. when ! am hungry
And by and BY when the white
lids of the sufferer were closed in sleep,
and saw her bend over him with a
blessing in her heart. And she laid
the remnant of the feast carefully by
and ate her bread unmolested.
started from my reverie; the gro.
GERS hard eye was upon me.
You're keeping better customers
waiting
Oh. | wanted to tell him how pov
erty and persecution. contempt and
scorn conld not dim the hearts of fine
gold. purified by many a trial; and that
woman with her little wants and holy
sacrifice. was better in the sight o.
God than many trumpet-tongued
Dives. who gave that he might bc
known Of men.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1860-05-17

an Earthquake I'm Easter"
Dhio-Mescoric sfonc>-s eT'"'
81 the People.

an Earthquake I'm
lbio-,sescoric sfonc~---Terror
81 the Peopie'
The Columbus Fat Of Thursday
evening says
On Tuesday last the counties oi
Guernsey. Belmont and Harrison, IN
Eastern Ohio. were visited by an
earthquake, more serious than any
preceding one Of which there Las
been any record ia this section OF the
country. The earthquake lasted Tor
about thirty minutes or seeondsY)
producing the most intense excite
ment among the inhabitants. aud
striking terror to the hearts Of all who
happened within lis range. Al Cam
bridge, GAINESVILLE and other points.
the citizens assembled together in tho
streets. and prayed FOR safe delivers
tion from the fate which seemed i'm
pending.
Probably the most singular feature
of the event. long 10 be remembered
by hose who saw and felt IL. was the
falling of what is supposed to be
meteoric stone In various portions of
that locality. Fonr large stones
weighing from forty 70 sixty pounds
each. fell on or near the track of tho
Central Ohio Railroad. near Concord.
burying themselves in the ground
about two feet. While at Claysville.
South East of Cambridge. and other
portions of the country. stones of the
same quality. but in greater quantities
fell 10 the earth.
The Cambridge JesTersonion Of Fri.
day makes the following mention of
the matter:
No little excitement has arisen
from the report that the rumbling
sound which alarmed the delicate
nerves of so many OF our far sex. on
Tuesday last. was caused by the fall
ing of shower of stones. coming in
an oblique direction toward the South
East. The specimens that We have
seen are angular. of light-gray color
internally. and dark metallic on the
outside. They are very compact and
heavy.
As no mention is made by that pa
per of the earthquake excitement Of
the inhabitants. people praying in tho
streets dc. we are inclined TO believe
that there wasn't SO great shake af.
ter ALL
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1860-05-17
The Early life Of Irving.

Mn. BRYANT. in his commemorative
Grafton on Washington Irving. thus
referred to the latier's early life:
He owed little TO the schools, though
he began TO attend them early. His
first instructions were given when he
was. between four and six years old.
by Mrs. Ann Kilmaster, at her school
in Ann-street, who seems TO have had
some difficulty in getting him through
the alphabet. In l7S9 he was trans
ferred to a school in Fulton-st eet then
called Partition-street, kept by Benia.
min R0maine, who had been a soldier
in the Revolution-s sensable man
and a good diseiplinarian. but proba-
bly, an Indifferent schollar-and here
he continued till he was fourteen years
of age. He was a fsvoriie with the
master. but preferred reading to reg
ular study At ten years of age he
delighted in the wild tales of Ariosto.
as translated by Hoole: at eleven he
was deep in books of voyages and
travels, which he took TO school and
read BY stealth. At that time he
composed with remarkable ease and
huency, and exchanged tasks with the
other boys. writing their compositions.
while they solved his problems in
arithmetic. which he detested. At
the age Of thirteen he tried his hand
at composing a play. which was per-
formed by children at friends house.
and OF which he afterward forgot every
part. even the title.
The generation with whom Irving
grew up read the Spectator and the
Rambler" the essays aud tales of
Mackenzie, and those Of Goldsmith;
the novels of the day were those Of
Richardson. Fielding. and Smollett;
the religious wourld were occupied
with the pages of Hannah Mere and
Doddridge. fresh from the press; pol
iticians sought their models of style
and reasoning in the speeches of Burke
and the writings Of Macintosh and
Junius. These were certainly masters
of whom no pupil need be ashamed.
but it can hardly be said that the style
of Irving was formed in the school of
any of them. His fathers library
was enriched with authors of the Eliz-
abethan age. and he delighted. we are
told, in reading Chaucer and Spencer
The elder Of these great poets might
have shown him the art of Tightening
his genial humor with poetic graccs.
and from both he might have learned
freezer mastery over his native English
than the somewhat formal taste Of
that day encouraged. Cowper's poems,
at that time, were in every body's
hands, and if his father had not those
of Burns. we must believe that he was
no Scotchman. | think we may fairly
infer that If the style Of Irving took a
bolder range than was allowed in the
way of writing which prevailed when
he was n youth. it was owing. in a
great degree. to his studies in the
poets. and especially in those of the
earlier English literature.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1860-05-17
From the Dial
IIG lit AND MIG II i.

Out through the loom of light,
When comes the morning white,
Beams, like the shuttles flight,
Other beams follow,
Up the dawn's rays SO slant,
Forth from his roof and haunt,
Darts the swart swallow.
Back, like the shuttles fight,
Sink the gold beams at night;
Threads in ihe loom Of light
Grow dark in the woof;
All the bright beams that burn
Sink into sunsets urn;
Swallows at night return
Home 10 their roof.
Thus VIC but tarry here
A moment, a day, a year
Appearing, to disappear
Grosser things spurning.
Departing 10 whence we came,
Leaving behind no name
Like a wild meteor flame,
Never returning.
Back TO the home Of God
Soul after soul departs,
And the enfrancbised hearts
Burst through the sod;
Death does but loose the girth
Backing them on TO earth,
Promethean rack,
Then from the heavy sod,
Swift to the home of God,
The Soul, like the Shuttle and Swallow
flies back.
The Swallow, Shuttle, Soul, and Light,
All things that move or have breath,
Return to thee again at night
To thu dark roof, D ancient Death.
". W. Y.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1860-05-17

PATHETIC BUT UNAvAILlSG.-Mr.
Pugh, Of Ohio, in the Charleston
prizc-ight. made most pathetic and
eloquent appeal to the Southern rcb.
els for mercy. but it did no good.
Hear him.
Will you permit MS to come in and
share the honors Of the triumph with
youl If yon give lis wh at we ask,
State after State will wheel into the
Democratic column. If you refuse us
what we ask. | tell you that o few
nov with us will be gone and gone
forever. / ask, then, and | think !
have right to ask. that gentlemen
will consider this matter maturcly.-
| believe that If we are permitted to
fight the battle that we have hitherto
fought. the darkness that now spreads
over the horizon will be dissipated; J
believe that the storms will disap-
pear that the rains will cease-that the
waters will subside-that the deluge
will be gone. and the ark of State will
again triumphantly rest upon the
brow of Arara'"
But they only said to Mr.. Pugh.
IN orardf.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1860-05-17

HAPPY CosDrTios-The people Of Ke-
Okuk. Iowa. some 10000 in number.
are probably the richest community in
the United States. They are able to
owe other people. good. easy souls.
one million, one hundred and eighty
thousand six hundred and four dollars
and forty ght cents. In other words.
tha, is their city Indebtedness. for
which their property is mortgaged.
That city we should think, was a very
safe one for the capitalist to stay away
from.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1860-05-17

FREsn ArR-Brcathe fresh air If you
would live long. In New England.
farmers who pass their days out Of
doors live to an average age of Ga
years. The average age Of persons
who have indoor occupations at death
is. in Massachusetts and Rhode Island:
shoemakers, 43: tailcrs. 42t; editors.
Al; druggists: jewellers. and teachers.
80 to 40; machinists. 3St; printers.
Boz; Fresh air. therefore, almost
doubles mans life, while it more
than doubles his capacity for enjoy
mcnt.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1860-05-17

A Democratic orator. addressing a
meeting of his party in Philadelphia
last Saturday evening. exclaimed
"If any one dares to come into my
neighborhood and preach such treason
as that OF G.. w. Curtis and Wendell
Phillips. by the everything God. he
shall never leave the place alive?"
Such is the spirit. such the love n
free thought and free speech. which
animates the great mass of the Slav-
cry y-extending partly J. Tribune
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1860-05-17

a NOBLE SESTrMESr-In ALrxAs-
pEa HAMiLroS's first speech occurred
these eloquent words:
The sacred rights Of msakind are
not to he rummaged from among
old parchments or musty records
they are written as with sunbeam in
the whole volume Of human nature. by
the hand OF Divinity itself, and can
never be erased or obscured hy mortal
power.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1860-05-17

AUGUSTA. Ga. May Twenty
nine girls and boys who were on a
picnic and fishing party excursion.
were drowned in a mill pond near
Camden. S. G., on Saturday last
The boat sunk in the middle of the
pond. The water has been drawn OF.
Nineteen bodies have been found.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1860-05-17

UTAH OFFIcIALs.--The Federal list
in Utah is now almost an entire blank.
There is no Secretary to disburse funds
and bring up the national records
There are no agents who will DO any
thing to take care of the indians. The
Federal Judiciary presents but one
poltroon to represent the bench. There
is no national attorney TO prosecute.
and the walls OF the Federal prison
are going 10 decay. What shall be
dopa9
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1860-05-17

CHIEF JUSTICE TASEY-The Phaa-
delphia Press has the following in its
Washington correspondence:
l regret to be called to state that
serious fears are entertained, lest the
venerable head of the Supreme Court
Of the United States. Justice Taney,
may never again take his scat on the
Bench. lie fell from sheer exhaustion
few days ago. and had to he borne
to his chamber. Another Of the aged
members of this high tribunal is also
in a very enfeebled condition.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1860-05-17

The Lord Granville. when he speaks
in the British Parliament. always bu-
ries his hands in his coat pockets. and
in the most wonderful way lifts his
coat tails as II he were standing with
his back 10 the fre--as If the portly
personages behind were so many blsz-
ing faggots intended 10 warm him in,e
life
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1860-05-17

CHICAGO. May7.-William kellogg
was to-day nominated for reelection
to Congress by the Republican Con
vention 4th Congressional District
The State Democracy of this city fired
153 guns this evening in honor Of the
vote received by Douglas at Charles
ton.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1860-05-17

Lady railway speculations are be-
coming quite common in England.
and among them Maria, the Marchion-
ess Of Ailcsbury. reigns queen. She
is large holder Of railway and min
ing shares. is perfectly posted on tho
prices and prospects Of the daily mar
ket. and is a good Judge Of what are
likely to turn ont successful ventures
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1860-05-17

A stcam engine. weighing only
three quarters OF an ounce. is being
exhibited in Yorkshire, in full motion.
1t is intended for the great exhibition.
and has been made by an ingenious
workman in Saddleworth.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1860-05-17

MRs. JANE SwIssHELM details the
grievances Of her married life IN a
letter 10 the New York Tribune. Sine
says that her husband was so mean
that she had TO wear one bonnet seven
years. No one bat brute would ex
prct woman TO wear a bonnet that
length Of time. Good husbands buy
their wives at least two bosnets PER
year
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1860-05-17

THE CoSJUnEn DoSE.-rIEnR BLIrz
selected from the audience n bright
little fellow 20 assist him in his ex-
periments. Sir said he. do you
think ] could put the sovereign which
the lady holds into yonr coat pocket
No. said the little fellow confidently.
Think not?' i know You couldn't
said he with great frmness. WHY
not? Cause the pocket is torn ont"
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1860-05-17

Whatever you do. do it willingly
a boy that is whipper at school never
learns his lessons well. a man that
is compelled to work cares not how
badly it is performed. He who
pulls off his coat cheerfully. strips up
his sleaves in earnest, and sings while
he works, is the mau for us.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1860-05-17

+ An editor wanting line to fill up
the column. gave
''Shoo OF folly as she flies."-rPope.
In setting up the above. the Devil
had it thus
"Shoot Polly as she flies, Por."
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1860-05-17
C.ssurs NJ. CrAy's MorHrR-'Ti

CAssIus NJ. GAYS MoTHER-They
tell story of the mother of Casisus
NJ. Clay, a venerable Kentucky mat
ron of eighty years old or thereabout.
to this effect: She was told of a re-
port which got abroad, that the zeal
Gus pro-slavery men Of the County in
which her son lives, had given him
notice to quit. They need not give
Cassius a notice to quit said the res
olute old lady, he will not go; and
for my part / had rather see him
without his head than hear cf his de-
serting the post of duty.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1860-05-17

From the Missouri Democrat.
New Nursery Ballads for Good
Little Democrats.
Sing n song of Charleston.
Bottle full Of Rye.
All the Douglas delegates
Knocked into pi!
For when the vote was opened
The South began to sing.
"Your little Squatter Severn
Sha'nt be our King"'
IL.
Iii diddle, diddle! the Dred Scot riddle.
The delegates scatter like looms!
The little Dug swcars to see the sport,
And the Southernors coun: their spoons
III.
There was n little Senator
Who wasn't very wise,
He jumped into Convent on
And scratched out both his eyes.
And when he found his eyes were out
With all his might and main,
He boltcd off to Baltimore
To scratch them in again.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1860-05-17

MILL Burned AND MAN BURNED
Ir.-We are informed that the saw
mill of Mr.. Samuel Cheek. in Clay
County. near Cloverland. Indiana. was
entirely destroyed by fire on Tuesday
night about 10 o'clock. The most
distressing part of the accident was
the burning OF a young man who had
gone into the mill to sleep. lis
name was Lewis Greenongh. He was
on his way to town, and stopping at
Mr. Cheeks to stay all night. prefer
red to sleep in room at the mill
From indications it appeared that he
had, in attempting to escape from the
room, teen met at the door by the
flames and smoke which suffocated
him at once, and when the mill was
in ashes his charred remains alone
indicated his remains.-Terre Ham.
Express.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1860-05-17

A PARTY" Prayer.-On Friday
morning last, the Charleston Conven-
tion was opened with prayer by the
Rev. Thomas d. Smith, of Charles
ton. on which occasion he used the
following language:
"We pray. o God, that thou wilt
be with this Convention until it shall
have closed its session, and Thou
wilt overrule their individual and diff
fering views, and bring them to unity
Of counsel and purpose. And when
Thou shalt have led them to happy
and harmonious conclusion of their
present deliberations, secure to them
union, cooperation, energy. deter
mination and triumphant success in
that contested campaign through
which they have to pass in this great
crisis Of the Republic"
The above appears TO have been ono
Of the prayers that are not answered
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1860-05-17

In marrying lady for money. con
slider what an incumbrance she vii. DC
IN case IL Is lost.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1860-05-17

YOucln'tFeadthisline ,canyou :
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1860-02-16
GROCERIES &C.

new Supply Of Fresh Family Groceries has been
received at the Store Of John Derby consisting Of
every article in this line that is required for family
use-great pains have been taken in selecting such
goods preferred by the best of house keepers
for pureness excellence Of flavor and beauty of APP
pesrancet will not be necessary TO say than this
Please call and examine my Sugars, Coffees, Toas
Spices, &c, and judge for yourselves
LUMBERMEN's AND SHIPS STORES.
are TO be had here in the gratest abundance and
variety-and il Is also confidently added, at lower
prices than elsewhere. / would take this opportuni-
ty to express my gratitude for the large patronage
which have received and hope that an Intelligent
public already appreciate the benefit they have
cevod by the greatly reduced prices at which my
goods have been sold compared with former ones inn
posed on them. JOHN DERBY.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1860-02-16
Candies! Candies!! Candies 4!

A FRESH assortment Of Candies Of every de-
IA scripton and variety, has just been received Mt
the City Fruh and Confectionery Store for the
IIol'days You can't mention anything in the can
dy line but what have on hand. ID. p. FOX
AIDES Lasting CATERS at one dollar per pair, Mt
IL J. w. TONG, and also large assortment Of
Boots and Shoes.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1860-02-16

MACHINE POETRY "A La HIAWATHA.
Here's the place to to buy your toggcry,
Buy your vests and buy your brooches,
Buy your shirts and fancy fxings
Buy your caps and buy your cItapeaus,
Buy your garments big and little,
Hat as high ms any steeple,
Or rs low as is the bayou
All goods soldas low or lower than the lowest,
Retail dealer in this region,
Darcs TO sell his traps and plumber,
Opposition, "stand from underr'
Marks is he who can paddle
His own good ship. his own staunch hooker,
Boots and shoes for gents and ladies,
Children and youth and little babies,
Marks has, and he is bound to sell 'em
Cheaper than the other traders,
Who can only barely, waddle,
While he'll lust get up and kadaddle."
Work to windward of the squadron,
For he carries piles Of canvass,
And "goos in" upon his muscle.
Come along or send your orders
For goods that came by the Kaloolah,
Goods that come via Goderich,
That's the route to bring you freight on,
Always sound and always certain,
Far ross the raging IIuron,
But the God of navigation
Likes the style of the Kaloolah,
Likes her owners and her captain,
And he blesses every package
Every box and every barrel,
That comes thnt way, most truly.
But the machine Is quite unruly,
So I'll blow my whistle and
Shut Off H. MARKS.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1860-02-16

CE Governor Whitaker, Of Oregon,
having refused to appoint day for
Thanksgiving in November, delegation
of seventy.fvc ladies waited upon him
and in compliance with their request he
came out with q short and crusty proc.
Iamstiou setting apart the 10th Of De
sombsv "to be observed in such manner
ssAhs citizens may deem most sppropri-
ste."
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1860-02-16

PARsoN BEEcuER IN RETREAT.-Parson
BEEcHER, of Brooklyn, who has been SC
ioud-mouthed in favor Of abolitionism
for several years past, has undergone a
change, and his views are evidently mod
Grating. A heated discussion lately
occurred in his church relative to the
disposition Of the contributions for for
eign missions. The abolition portion
contended that no collections should be
taken in the church for the American
Board of Foreign Missions, denominating
that association as nothing else than the
very parent of slavery itself. To the
surprise of all, Mr.. BEEcnER defended
the Board, and moreover told some truths
about the fanatieism now so prevalent
that quite shocked his abolition confrsres.
The anti-slavery spirit has become so
great that il is factious. Such men as
GARRISON and PHILLIPs should be repu.
dated, and the Union should be main
tanned at all hazards. The meeting
conceded with his views, and it was voted
TO contribute to the funds Of the Board.
Now that the Parson has begun his re-
treat, he should keep on until he has
completely cleared himself of all the
labyrinths and mazcs Of abolitionism in
which he has been wandering of late
years-Fres Press.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1860-02-16
CAPITAL, - 100000.
DIR E G 7 OR s:

CHARLES J. MARTIN, President
A. +. WiLLMARTiI, Vice President,
j MILTON SMITH, Secretary
JOHN MCGEE. assistant Sccr1iat-y.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1860-02-16
WHOLESALE LIQUOR STORE.

Nelc Building, one B.oek East Of Farmers Err
change Genesee Street, Corner Of Franklin.
EAST SAGINAW, MICHIGAN,
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1860-02-16

A. sc III u p p,
HAVING removed to the above stand informs
Il 4 the public that he has ON hand large assort-
mcnt of Liquors of all kinds, of the best quality
which he will sell at the very lowest rates.
WINES:
Champagne, Claret, Port, Ginger Sherry.
NDIES;
otard, Cognac, scigncttc, Pale, &c, &c.
Holland, Schnapps.
WHISK
Scotch, Old Bourbon, Old Rye, Cherry, Common,
RUM;
st. Gro x, Jamaica.
TOBACCO AND CIGARS;
An assortment of very choice cigars; Londros,
Operas, Regalias, Moduros and German cigars
Choice cigars put up in boxes of % each for travellers
Warranted TO be Of superior quality.
Spanish, Turkish, Oronoco, Oriental and German
Smoking Tobacco Of all varieties also Fine Cut and
Plug Chewing Tobacco, Snuff &c, dc.
MISCELLANEOUS
A general assortment of soft clay, fancy and com
mon Pipes, Playing Cards, Snuff Boxes, Tobacco
Boxes a., &c
East Saginaw, November 10, 1859.