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gabbath &eading,
From the Nashville Christian Advocate.
A Daughters Prayer.

Doctor c.. who is now living in
Kentucky, a devoted Christian, was
once an avowed skeptic. Through
the fundamentally of a Methodist
preacher, his daughter Jane presented
herself at the altar Of prayer, asking
an interest in the prayers Of Gods
people. She wrestled with God for
pardon, and was soon made happy in
a Saviour's love, and could testify of
a truth that Christ has power on
earth to forgive sins.
The doctor, who never attended
Church was greatly enraged when he
heard the news Of his daughters con-
version, and would not give her per-
mission to join the Church. She i'm
portuned him until at length he told
her to ego and join the Church, and
shout and cut up as much as you
please"
A short time after this she married
and removed about thirty miles from
her fathers She spent much of her
time in prayer for his conversion
He knew that she was praying for
him; but it did not appear to make
any impression on his mind until
about two years after his daughters
conversion. Rev. B. C-was hold
ing protraeted meeting in his neigh
borhood, when the congregation was
surprised one night by the appearance
of the doctor at Church, When an
opportunity was offered, he approach
ed the altar Of prayer, and was power
fully converted to God. He returned
home praising the Lord He said
that he had deep impression made
on his mind that evening that he
ought to go to Church that night
When be took his seat IN the c0ngre-
cation, an indescribeable sensation
passed over him, aad he thought per-
haps my daughter is praying for me
for the last time.n He became con-
victed, and the result was as described
above,
The next morning messenger came
to him, telling him that his daughter
had been taken sick the evening before
and had died. She passed into eter-
nifty just about the time her father en-
tered into the kingdom OF God. Her
prayers had been answered just as she
was entering the bright portals of glo-
ry and though no earthly messenger
could inform her of the happy news,
we have no doubt she entered heaven
in time to hear the shout that was
made over Zone sinner that repenteth
more than over ninety and nine inst
persons which have no need of repen-
lance" And we doubt not that she
joined the happy company of shonters,
to celebrate the conversion of her
father, for whom she had been pray
ing faithfully the last two years eff her
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Home Life.

lfhome life is well ordered, the chill
dren having, according to age, work
time, play time, hooks, games, and
household sympathies, they viii love
home, and find pleasure there.
Give the little ones states and pen.
ellis, and encourage their attempts to
make pictures. Drawing will amuse
them when noisy plays have lost their
zeal, or are unseaspnable and the art
will be useful to them in after-life -
Have them read to each other stories
of your selection, and save the funny
things, and the pleasant ones yon see
in papers and books to read to them
at your leisure. You cannot imagine
how it will bind them to you. But
choose well for them; for the impress
sions made upon their minds now will
last when the hills crumbIe. Have
them sing together, and sing with them
teaching songs and hymns Let them
sing all day like birds-at all proper
times. Have them mutually interes-
ted in the same things, amusements,
and occupations; having specified
times for each, so that their habits will
be orderly. Let them work together
in the garden--boys and girls both
need out Of door work while the pa
rents eyes direct and sympathise, and
the loud voices blend in the loving ae-
cord
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LET THE CHILDREN SLEEP We
earnestly advise all who think great
deal, who have infirm health, who are
in trouble, or who have to work hard,
to take all the sleep they can get,
Tithout medical means.
We caution parents, particularly,
not to allow their children to be walked
up of mornings; let natute wake them
up, she viii not do it prematurely !;
bnt have care that they go to bed at
an early hour let it be earlier and
earlier, until it is found that they wake
themselves up in full time for break
fast. Being walked up early, and
allowed to engage in difficult, or any
studies, late and just before retiring.
has given many a BEAUTIFUL and promis-
ing child brain feayer, or determined
ordinary ailments to the production
of water on the brain.
Let parents make every possible eff
ort to have their children go to sleep
in a very pleasant humor, Never
scold or give lectures. or in any way
wound child's feelings as it goes to
bed. Let all Danish business and eve.
ry worldly care at bed time, and let
sleep come to a mind at peace with
God and all the world.
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A YOUNG man lately volunteered
his services TO lady from party
On the way he cudgeled his brains
for some interesting topic of CONVEX
saticn to amuse her with; he could
hit upon nothing until they met sew
eral cows. Here was a topic which
the swain Immediately laid hold Of, and
with much simplicity remarked now
amt it strange what a motherly ap-
pearance COW has ?" To which the
lady replied 81 do not think it
strange at all, sir, that a cow should
appear motherly to calf.
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Seven of the Bullock Family.

In quiet country village in the
far west of Canada, there lives a fami-
ly which rejoices in the high sounding
and aristocratic name Of Bullock.
The members of this family also at one
time rejoiced1in the habit Of coming to
church as late as they conveniently
could, and as their pew is situated
near to the chancel, they on entering
attracted considerable notice, and dis
traeted the attention of the congrega-
ton. On one occasion the first lesson
happened to be the twenty-third chap
ter of Numbers, describing the cursed
of Israel by Balaam. inst as the
clergyman had uttered the words,
Prepare me here seven bullocks, y
seven of the Bullock family entered,
and marched up the aisle in row to
their seat The unavoidable conse-
quence was, as may have been suppos-
ed, an audible litter throughout the
whole church, from joining in which
even the clergyman could with difficult
ty refrain. It is almost needless to
add that the unfortunate victims of a
strange coincidence have since that
Sunday been more punctual in their
attendance at church.
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An Ugly Man.

In the eastern part of Ohio there
resides a man uamed Brown now a
Justice of the Peace, and very SEN
sible man, but, by common consent
the ugliest man in the West, being
long, gaunt, sallow, and awry, with
gait like a kangaroo. One day he
was hunting, and on one of the noun
tain roads he met a man on foot and
alone, who was longer, guanter
by all odds, than himself. He could
give the Squire fifty and heat him.
Without saying word, Brown raised
his gun and deliberately levelled it at
the stranger
For Gods sake don't shoot, =
shouted the man in alarm.
Stranger" replied Brown, !" I
swore ten years ago, that if ever
met man uglier than myself, I'd
shoot him, and you are the first | have
seen.
The stranger, after taking 4 careful
survey Of his rival, replied Well,
if look any worse than you do,
shoot ! don't want to live any lon
ger.
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VOLUME 2, NUMBER 90

AT a fourth of July celebration in
Philadelphia, revolutionary veterans
were becoming very hard to find, yet
procession with no old soldiers in it
was not to be submitted to. An hon
est old German of revolutionary re.
pute was discovered at the last hour.
An open carriage was assigned to him
in the programme and seat at the
Presidents right at the table When
pressed after dinner to give his remin-
iscences of Washington, his recoIlec-
tions were found to be rather indefi-
mite. But something being said about
Yorktown. he remarked, :" Yaas / vas
at Yorktown, Oonder Washington Won
he surrendered. NO." said the
President, Washington never sur
rendered" "Yaas, but you see I vas
one of de Hessians !"
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How to Ride on the Cars.

We learn from contemporary how
to ride in the cars. 1t is this: Open
your eyes. Find out where YOU'RE
going. Get into an ample linen over
coat with pockets. Take sufficient
money for your journey then double
it. Take no trunk if you can help it.
Take refreshments qnantum sufficient
from your wife's clean store room );
take her advice and take kiss to
season it; but do not keep the cars
waiting. Buy your ticket at the Of
fee. Look out for your pocket book,
and check baggage. Give a kind
word to your conductor, and take
yonr seat before the cars get in mo-
ton Let your position be as near
the centre Of the car as possible, for
wheels are dangerous and noisy.
Enter into easy conversation with
your seat companion. Draw him out
the dullest will have something to
instruct or entertain you if you skill
fully address him. If "a lady, let her
lead the way, OF sit in silence. Do
not read but talk or think. Be at
tentive to the aged-to the ladies'
Have bon bon for the child that
cries behind you; and keep to your
rule of taking everything with cheer
full temper through the day. Eat not
your lunch alone--the half is better
than the whole.
Wear still smiling face; for this
is even greater and better than q SER
mon. Keep your eyes open. Men
are books that are books; here You
have chance to read them. There
will be plenty of sleeping in the grave,
be alive while yon are alive; make
others also. Avoid window slight.
ly raised, door ajar cold comes
in that way, and then a cough and
then a coffin. See the cars stand still
before you leave them. A leg is
heavier than ten seconds; but life
goes too often with leg.
Eye your baggage help that lady,
also pay your hackman in advance,
but walk if possible-you need the ex-
ercise. Transact your business hon.
orably, promptly, and judiciously. -
Behave as well in a strange city as at
home Keep away from the haunts
ofmischief Read Proverbs, 7h chap
ter, commencing at the 4th verse. -
Go read it now lest you forget IT,
Do not sacrifice water for wine pick
up Information by scraps if yon must,
but be sure to get it. Hasten home
as soon as possible your wife is at
the window. Keep Your eyes open.
I repeat again, be trne gentleman in
every place, and yon will enter your
dwelling wiser than yon went ont of
it !; and will not trouble the ears of the
one you left behind, with doleful
groans about the miseries of travelling
and the i'll manners Of men nor will
you ever be likely to bring an action
against railroad company, or it a.
gainst you.
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Animalcules have been discovered so
small that 100000 would not exceed
a grain of sand, and 100000. 600
would sport in drop of water; yet
each of these must have the organs
of life Take this in connection with
the fact that shaft of lightning
would have to travel thousands Of years
to reach the farthest star we can see,
and that the whole intermediate uni
verse is probably peopled with animate
beings, and we have bnt glimpse of
the works of our Creator.
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A CHINESE JEST. A woman sur
prised by the unexpected arrival OF
her husband, had jrst time to hide her
gallant in sack, and set him up ag-
ainst the wall The husband, on com
ing into the rooom, asked
What is there in that sack?"
The woman was confused, and hes
itated for an answer. The gallant,
afraid she would blunder, called out
from inside the sack,
Nothing bnt rice!"
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A WITNESS called to give testimony
in town court, about a shirt, came
to the point very abruptly. as follows:
= Mother said that Sal, said that Polly,
said that Bob told her he seen a man
that seen boy that seen a Teller that
run through the street with red strip
ed flannel shirt of white color all
checkers-and our gals won't lie for
the old women has licked 'em hun
drad times for lying p
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The Coop WIFE.-She never cross
eth her husband in the spring-tide of
his anger, but stays till it be ebbing
water, and then mildly she argues the
matter, not so much to condemn him
as to acqnit herself Surely, men,
contrary to iron, are worse to be
wrought upon when they are hot, and
are far more tractable in cold blood.
1t is an observation of seamen, that if
a single meteor or fire ball falls on
their mast, it portrays ill-luck, but if
two come together they presage good
success. Be sure In family it bod
eth most bad when two fire. balls, hus-
bands and wife's anger, come both
together Fuller.
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MISERABLE PEopLE. Young ladies
with new bonnets on rainy Sundays
and dresses playing dip, dip, dip, at
every step.
A witness in bribery case.
A city sportsman at the finish Of
one days shooting.
A printer who publishes paper
for nothing and finds himself.
A smoking nephew on visit to an
anti-smoking aunt.
a young doctor who has cured his
first patient, and has no prospect of
another.
A star actress with her name in
small letters on the bills.
An editor with nothing but cold
potatoes for his Christmas dinner.
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A man named Dean Gilbert, living
i'll Prescott, Mass, committed suicide
in very singular manner He balan-
ced rock weighing nearly a tor and
fastend it up with piece Of board and
after he had crawled under kicked the
board out and the rock fell, crushing
him to death. He was temperate
man, in comfortable circumstances, on
" so years of age.
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HoEINa PoTAToEs WHEN WIT A
correspondent of the Prairie Farmer
states that having noticed how pota-
toes were interrupted in their growth
invariably pinned away and died, if dis
turbed and bruised when wet with rain
he tried the following experiment. He
selected a path in his potato field, had
it ploughed only once, and then loosed
the soil with hoe when the stalk was
above ground, and in the heat of day
when they were dry. He never touc-
he'd them afterward till they were dug
in October. These stalks kept green,
and the yield Of potatoes was very
large. The other portion Of the patch
was worked 3 times, when they were
wet with dew. These blighthd early, did
not produce half crop, and that of an
inferior quality. The ground, seed
and time Of planting in both patches
was the same.
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A THIN old man, with rag-bag
in his hand, was picking up q large
number Of pieces of whalebone which
lay on the street, the morning after
the Fourth. The deposit was of such
singular nature that we asked the
quaint-looking gatherer how he sup
posed thry came there. Don't
khov,' he replied. in a sqneaking
voice aspect some unfortunate fe-
male was wrecked hereabouts.
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The Broken Buckle.

You have read in your own history
of that hero who, when an oVerwhelm-
ing force was in full pursuit, and all
his followers were urging him to more
rapid fight, cooIly dismouuted, in or
der to repair a flaw in his horses hsr-
ness. While busted with the broken
buckle, the distant cloud swept down
in nearer thunder; but just as the
prancing hoofS and eager spears we're
ready to dash down upon him, the
flaw was mended, the clasp was fas-
tened, the steed was mounted, aud.
ike a swooping falcon he had vanished
from their view. The broken buckle
would have left him on the field dis
mounted and inglorious prisoner; the
timely delay sent him in safety back to
his busting comrades.
There is in daily life the same luck
less precipitancy, and the same prof
table delay. The man who, from his
prayerless awaking, bounces into the
business Of the day however good his
talents and great his diligence, is on
" galloping upon steed harnessed
with broken buckle, and must not
marvel if, in his hottest haste or most
hazardous leap ne be left inglorious in
the dust and, though it may occasion
some little delay Beforehand, his neigh
Dor is wiser who sets all in order be-
fore the march begins. Reu. u Ham
ilton.
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S5gyiseellaug.
The Gambler.
By 4 SPECTATOR.

1t was the height of the season, and
the room was crowded
That evening at the party, there
was dancing on one side and playing
on the other. Here the glare of wax
lights, the sparkle of diamonds on the
foreheads of the women, and the con-
fused murmur of lively conversation,
drowned in the harmonious voice OF
the orchestra there were two or three
wax lights on table, round which
were seated a group of grave, anxious
looking, thoughtful men-a few words
exchanged at intervals, and for accom-
paniment the metallic chink of the
handfuls Of gold, which rolled and tin :
kled as they fell.
When the beautiful Estellc Mont
gomery entered the room. In q short
time afterwards Estelle, beset on every
side with invitations, was dancing and
smiling, as if oblivious of all around
her.
Estelle was the only daughter of a
rich merchant, and an heircss of i'm
mense wealth. Frank Vincent was
an American by birth, and an officer
in the navy. Estelle was his cousin,
and he was to marry her.
The dances was made up, and the
ball room was filled to suffocation.
The young man fatigued with the
glare of the light, the hustle and heat,
entered an adjoining room, where ia
bles we're set for "play "
"Come, gentlemen" said banker,
there is still stake to be made up
The players sat motionless, looking
at each other, but made no reply
Count me in for the balance
said Frank, unconcernedly, willing
to try whether the sad forbodings with
which his mind had been haunted dur
ing the day had the slightest founda-
ton.
And then without further thought
on the subject, he leaned against the
door of the saloon, searching among
the crowds of faded forms, resplendent
with jewelry, features heightened
with rouge, snd eyes sparkling with
artificial lustre, for the charming little
head and sweet look of his lovely Els.
telle.
The harsh voice of the banker re
called the young sailor from his reverie
"You have won,'' said he, sharply
And the banker pushed toward hin
. heap of gold.
All, said Frank, approaching tn
table. care you sure Of it /"
:" He refuses, said one of the players
leaning his elbow on the table, and ca
gerly devouring with his eyes the gilt
tering pile of gold.
"Pshaw are such things ever re
fused !? sneeringly cried another.
The young sailor cast a rapid glanc
at the players, whose eyes were a
fixed upon him, addressing the bank
er said
This, sir, I take it as joke
can't be possible that all this belong
to me"
But it is all yours, sir ~ reptile
the banker, in the same cold tone, wit
q bitter smile. g Yon held the blanl
and the cards pay"
"Then gentlemen, exclaimed Fran
"the deal is void |"
A prolonged murmur Of astonisl
ment ran through the assemblage.
I was not aware ! was playin
for SO high stake" continued I'll
young seaman and had I lost,
should certainly never have paid you.
The banker was man as yet
prime Of life, but grown old and hart
ened by long career Of wickednes
"Ah, said be, leaning back in b
chair, his pallid lips curling with
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AN Irishman took OF his coat 10
show a terrible wound which he had
received q few years before. Not be-
ing able, however to find the wonnd
he suddenly remembered that it was
his. brother RilI's arE
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WHEN the light of Gods grace
comes into your heart, it is something
like the opening of the windows of an
old celler that has been shut up for
many days. Down in that celler,
which has not been opened for many
months, are all kinds of loathsome
creatures, and few sickly plants
blanched by the darkness. The walls
are dark and damp by the trail Of rep
tiles, it is a horrid filthy place in
which no one would willingly enter
You may walk there in the dark very
securely, and except now and then for
the touch Of some Shiny creature, you
would not believe the place was so bad
and filthy. Open those shutters, clean
a pane of glass. let a little light ID
and now see how Thousand noxioas
things have made this place their
hahitation. 50 let Gods grace just
open window and let the light into
mans soul and be win stand astonish-
ed TO see at what distance he Is from
God.
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THERE is an elasticity in the human
mind capable Of bearing much, but
which will not show itself until a GER
tain weight Of affection be put upon
it its powers may be compared to
those vehicles whose springs are SO
contrived that they get on smoothly
enough when loaded, bat Jolt badly
whp they have nothing ID hear
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B. B. BLACKWELL, EDITOR.
gpRt's sQnnk,
On the Water.

On the water, on the water,
While the summer days were fair,
Whispering words in softest accents
Thro' a veil of dropping hair;
While the little ear was peeping,
Half ashamed and rosy red,
Blushing at the earnest meaning
OF the tender words / said
On the water, on the water,
Fairly shone the sunbeams then,
Dancing on the tiny ripples,
Lighting up the far-off glen:
None could hear us save the Iris
Swaying in her golden pride,
And the lilies ever moving
With the motion of the tide.
On the water, on the water,
While the twilight shades drew nigh
Catching at the dropping branches,
AS we foated idly by;
Oh! her small hands gentle pressure
And her glance all words above,
And her soft cheeks bright carnation
When | told her all my love.
On the water, on the water,
Now float, but all alone,
And I miss the silken ringlets,
And the little hand is gone
Dies the sunsets crimson beauty,
Comes the twilight as Of yore,
All remind me of the dear one,
Lost to me for evermore.
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A Bachelor editor who has pref
ty sister, recently wrote to another
equally fortunate, please exchange. "
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-04-06

CONGRESSIONAL.


WASHINGTON, April 5.-SIXArE-Mr. Wilson sl1uht-
ted resolution, which hes over, instructng the Com
mlttee on Military Affairs to inquire into contracts by the
War Department within che last three years for iron Tor
public buildings also for shot, shells or iron gun carr'-
ages
bill passed extending to the Lakes the provisions oil
the act limiting the liabilities Of ship owners
On motion Of M. Chestnut, Mr. Davis territorial reso-
buttons were made the special order for Monday next
HousE-The anti-polygsmy bill was passed by vote
Of Tag for and 60 against
They then went into committee Of the Whole, on the
tariff and loan bills
Mr.. LovJ0y made a violent abolition speech calling
on Southern men for a reply. The excitement was so
great at one time that a collision was imminent
The House joint resolution passed constituting Macon
Georgia, port Of entry for the time being also bill
making an appropriation TO pay the expenses OF the VISIT
OF the japanese Embassy and bill concerning the
Courts in the Territories
The Indian appropriation bill was taken up Mr.. La
than offered amendment relative TO the Indians IN
California.
At o'clock the Homestead bill was resumed Messrs
Brown and Green discussed the Presumption policy as
preferable TO the Homestead bill.
The Senate then went into Executive session after
which they adjourned