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Homsi sweet Homei

Who has. not felt the power of that
charm, which binds the heart 10 the
home II it's early dsys-to the apo.
blessed by a fathers smile and a
mothers lovei Amidst all the hustle
and occupation Of advanced life amidst
all the tlisappointtnehts. and trials, the
thoughts will wander back to those hap.
ry days when all was light, and life, and
love; and fondly llnger over them q.
the green spot in the desert wilderness.
Surely the sun then slrone more bright
ly The trees waved q richer foiiace (!
aud the waters mulmured a softer mel
"dy Life was then one dream Of beau
ty:a bright vision which received its col.
criug fromthat f e>hncss Of feeling which
made life fraught with enchantment, ere
the Young heart had learned TO harbor one
suspicious thonght or one generous and
ardent feeling had been chilled and with
cred by the worldly wisdom ard self II
prudence Of n cold, heMt!ess world. In
those hours when sleep asserts her do,
minion, and fancy seems 10 delight in
blending; in one fantastic group. the past
anG the p'escn,-who has not visiiedsthe
home f l,i. i,f nsy,and f,li lis, heart beat
quick rs hr again trod the avenue al
hat sweet 'tquestered spot, and heard
The kindly welc,me. and saw hat look
# tcnJer love, which, was wont to re.
ward every iuf,nt exerlion in the &C.
lniren",l # know lc,lge2 There is the
rhcc'ful, aif"cIionatc band of glad com
ranions, who played and sung in ham
less glee; who with smiles lit up the
hall and c1ec,ed with songs tie hearth ;
whose voices Mingled in one hvmn Of
praise, and WHO bent The knce around
'nr family altar. Sweet aud cherished
recolections! Yes, in dreams We NAV
revisit that home, and oH-cvcn the
loved. the l"st2are ,horr. But if We
should visiti;i in our waking hours, nigh,
we not 'ralize the story ST the Persian
who came to the place of his birth. and
said" The friends ofmy youth, where
are they e and echo answered. Pc" Where
"re they 7" The heart may form new
lit may fo,m 'deurer and stronge,
ries-chains Of 'dfecti1n, TO he served on
ly by the hand of death but here |,
one feeling which can never be fell
ag"in-that unsuspecting coufden ae
that warm enthusiasm, which lent it.
kindly glow TO all II met. We may
love '0eIi.-we may rejoice in the pos.
session Of u more rational, more intel
Icc'ual harpincss-but the first chatiu
Of his life has passed AWAY like lenf OH
the stream ihnt will never return.
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g OlD FasRiox.--It Is cprions fac,
worti, mentioning. that among tbe rel.
les Of art disinterred l,y 1Layard srGtn
The rt,ins of Ninetah, may be seen va .
rious ornamental devices exactly like
some Of Tie fa .hions cf our own .lav.---
Among the rings and bracelets, for in
stance, Of which LayaId made accurate
drawings. may he seen patterns which
look as il manufactured frcm Tie de-.
signs, Of London and Paris jewellers Of
the present day. In one Of The engrav.
ings, Of Layard's researches, we have a
drawing Of q hotsemap with his riding.
whip. The handle Of wl,icl, is 2 gazel.e's
foot, exactly like The present fashion, as
u Is frequently seen. in the finish Of
hunting ships, Verify, there is nothing
new under the sun. lelegraphs aud
steam engines excepted. .I ..',.','
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FRrITs OF VmrrE.-lf you should
see Inan digging in snow diff with
the expectation Of finding valuable ore.
or planting seeds urph the rolling bill
lows. you would say at once that he was
beside himself. but in what respect
does this man differ from you, while
.you sow the seeds Of idleness and dissi
patton in your youth, and expect the
fruits Of age will be n good constitution
elevated affections and holy principles I
II YOU desire virtuous and bappy life,
in youth YOU must shape your character
10y the Word Of unerring wisdom, and
plant 10 your Ioson the seeds Of hell.
ness. rt1r,assl .s.f >.sarry-, - agssr.agiI
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The Unforsotteu.

"a &hu uShiotSOttCus
They wrapped thee in thy winding sheet
And laid thee in Thy grave,
-S~when human love and human skill
Had failed thy life to save. 4 -. g
The wintry wind was blowing wild
~ With desolatflg breath.
When from my arms yielded thee
- To the cod breast Of death.
ssTIIis fatal clasp encireled tlec,"s turf,,
a. : lie tore thee from my side, 81.
And 10 his dark aud narrow homo
Z Fled with'my fair young bride.
" 49,.
That winter time has passed away;
Two springs have smiled since then;
- y, And now the long bright summer days.
.l'sS, Roll singing 10y again. So ,,,tl,etl,rs''.
still. still-tbroush meln'ry rings the voice
Whose dear, familiar tone - ~ ..r..
loncsthrillad With rapture through the heart
49, Now dcsolats and lone
Tssn, stin, IN dreams, thy bearning li't
-fsoft eyes ghze int d mine, 4 Ad St"e' "
SPnrkled with beauty and with light
- Which seemed almost divine.
But when seek 10 clasp once more
- The form to me most dear, SSs,.
= The mocking vision vnnishes, sg
~ j. And all seems ,sad and drear. -
7Ohi we are parted. best Jeloyedi ..
49, Could earthly love avail, .. "a, -s.z.
The bcpd that bindsitwo fnitI,f, hearts ~
Should never prove SO frail. sls'T7
ID. . r
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conscience gives quiet sleep.
Richest isshe that wants least. .
siSoaste,s are cousins TO liars. ir.iru -
i, Confession makes half amends.
afAIways:speak the 'uhih. pm -a
( Make few promises. .lHy.a VI .-,..
* Live upto, your engagements. ,-r
= Have No very Intimate friends. r
10 Virtue Is mother Of happiness. I,.e-
- Modesty isa guard, TO virtue. t...-.
j, Jkmghs that bear most hang lowest.
Keep your own secrets, IL you, have
any. roll @fU 3.
kecp good company or nome
Pfize character more than reputation.
Lock in the face If the man you
spcsk 10. t'".s,s ''' t.i"''es ".rry. '.' ''I'
I'll. brink no Intoxicating liquor. ,'r'
Never speak lightly u Religion. p
81 Never play at any game Of hazard.
g" Nevei get IN debt" ii '-'t' H.r' -
Never spend money until you make
H. gTsf ct lTt@ftl~sI. f.'u.h ). - s'.'. b.
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81 Sns IS DYfSa.--" i1ush-she il dy.
ing ~. The sun light streams through
The plate glass windows; the room is
fragrant with the sweet breath Of South.
ern flowers; ihfge mix white African
liIies ioses a Nightingale would stoop
to worship; cape jessamines and camno-
mites wi,htheir large glossy leaves
Through the open easement sieuls tl,e
faint ninsicaltinkle Of playing fountains {;
and the light, tempered pleasantly by
'rnse curtains Of the cinbrOitlered satin,
kindlcs MP gorgeous old paintings viii =
halo fright rs n rainbow. IL il as,if
fresher sunshine were falling emthwafd
on tlie bower Of beauty. 'g'i7 - "i4'.
The canary'sings in the gilded cage
'--'her canary ihe moeking bird raises
his clear notes higher aud higher on lie
perfamcd air. I'd ,bun ,grIgnup ga
IlG Why do you clench your hands, IAN,
III the nails draw tile rich rosy bloom
through the thin qu.rerihg skin 2 Why
doyoa grind your teeth together, and
l'iss between. them that one word
hush It's a beautiful home. I am
sure; and that lady with her hand upon
her bosom is fair ss sny dream vision Of
the painter. 1880 5gtlsi ,dsL iOu fi5. .
Safe.y nothing could be puier than
that broad, high brow |; nothing bright
er than those. gollenscurIs., ~ g. 10,
Aud she loves You, too Al I YES
any one can read THAI in the deep vio.
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NorHrSo MINE RIFT Gon-I,

NoTHISo MINE BUT Gop.--In the
memoir Of Mrs. Savage, the sister tf
Matthew Henry, the Commentator, is
this entry in her diary " Resolved. To
call nothing mine bul God" How for
chilly does the expression remind us of
the Sa'iours requirement, Whosover
he be that forsaketh not all that he
hath. lie cannot lie my disciple" and
mt the same lime, cf ihe apostles in.
'ventory of the" Christians possessions ::
All things are yours" Truly. aif this
be so, "lle that lo.eth his life shall
fhd it," ..''aH s...fr o.. 80. BE-. %
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Cleaning the Linz

NO feature in the face of a child il
iosclier than tho lips, with rows Of pear
~ teeth play Ing hi,le and seek lbeiind
them. ~ But ah,, sometimes mouths
which hook like rose buds, send forth
wor'is unfit for a nother's ear unfit
for il'e Ear in heaven! some boys who
would not dare totake Gods name in
sain, say what is coatse and impure,
,ssrgeiting that this, also, is sin. ,at'r
r We knew dear oil lady who many
yenrs ago taught little private scboo!
in n New England town. lIer hear, was
pure, and therefore her words were sweet.
She loved the blessed Saviour. and cared
most iendeily for the lambs of his fold.
She seemed 10 live in,he little cl,iidren's
world, rej"icing and suffering with them.
She had, always something pleasant to
say, and a flower or kiss to give so that
the scholars loved the school house next
best to e moiher's ,onm" nj home.
r They never had to lie sent to school,
hut ran III chee,fully briore nine o'clock
that they might speak 10 her | efore the
little hcl: rang. She ebelieved what Solo
mon said about the rod of correction :"
but in some way, she got along with
ont using ii very often. Once her heart
was deeply wounded l,y hearing that a
litlle fellow had spoken nnclean word,
when "ut at play. When forced 10 pun
ISL very liule ones, she used TO take
Them OH her lap; but as Master Charlie
was line years oil she called him 10
stand before her. Taking both his hands
between her own, and koIing into hi
blue eyes. she asked, "Ilare YOU beer
using wicked wo,ds TO dav, INV dear 2"
Il didn't sweor," whimpered Char.
lie. ...>' - ~,
"Are YOU willing to 60 home, and
repeat all YOU have said in your mothers
,p!e<cncr 7"
Charlie hung his head and colored
deeply. md whispered, Il" No, ma'am, be
cause IL would grie,e her" ., '.'.' ~
Ard have YOU forgotten my dear
boy that one WHO Is Gar hoier than she
has heard in heaven the naughty words
which came from those litle lips 10 dav ?
! am afraid there is something unclran
in your heart; but, aS.1 cannot reach
that myself, will ask Jesus to do IL; ]
can reach your lips and as I'm sure
they are not fl 10 give your mother The
good night kiss, nor TO say your ptavers.
Twill cleanse them for vou. She then
took from hcl desk a l.owl Of water, n
liny bit of soap, and small sponge,
and, bidding Charlie open his mouth.
she washed it well-teeih, tongue. Inns
and nil! She then ipcd them dry with
soft napkin, and hathed Lis tear stain
ed face. On which Suppressed the kiss cf
forgiveness: This simple punishment.
and the zeal sorrow e her WHO inflicted
II. made deeper impression on the
inihds Of her scholars. Charlie il now
almost man. but never, since that day,
has AN impure word escaped lis lips =.
AZ the very thought Of such a word, he
fanc'es that he tostcs soap and That lie
hears again the gentle rebuke of his frs,
teacher. -" .r4 !..1'a.''
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Mr. son,T said an sHee,ionase moth
or, 10 her son, who resided at y disiance,
and eSpeatedy m q short time. .to be
married, "you are getting thin,"---.
!" Yes, mother" be replied, 81 am !;
when I come next, ! think you may see
my rib."
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A MAN who rnarries nova days mar,
vies q great deal. lie not only weds
himself 10 woman, but a laboratory OF
prepared chalk, quintsi Of ~halebone,
eight coffee bags. four baskets Of novels,
one poodle dog, and lot Of weak nerves
,ha: will keep. four servant girls and
three doctors around the hous, the
whole blessed time. Whether the fun
pays tor the powder j. a ma.ier for do.
bate
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el-WttRess.

We somewhere read OF brother
Who was ahndt to preach TO anotLe =
church, asking the pastor how long his
people wothd listen with interest. The
pastor replied, lie had never tired them,
and would arvise him not to.
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Loso SeRMoNs,-Rev. VIM. Taylor,
in Ills late work, "'The Model Preach.
err" says ;o"Ofien when preach,r has
driven nail in a sure place, instead Of
clincling il, and securing well the ~
vantage, he hamIsers away ti
breaks the head of, or splits the boafd.h
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~ A, BEhvrIvUL. MISUNDERSTANDING
Some If lhe Sodh Sea Islanders, the
compound word for hope is beautifully
expressive, 1t is nanaolona, or The
swimn,ipg fhoaght--faii floating and
keeping its.lIcad altft above the water,
when all the waves and hillo~s are go
ing oyer--a strikingIy beautiful defti
lion ofnhope. worthy. TO be ret down
along with the answer which deaf and
dumb person wrole with his.pencil. in
reply to The question. What was his
idea Of forgiveness e. 1T is the ,odor
which flowers yield when trampled on"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-08-25

erto given overwhelming Democratic maoriaes laoout
10 000) can give candidate majority, IL VIII en-.
sure the State for Bell and Everett in November viii
to feeling of confidence and inspire the
Union men of all the States-from Maine TO Lou
isiana, with a will Aand determination to do their
duty to their country, by making one long, vigorous
hearty effort to succeed in the great Natiana contest
Col Hndman from the information he has been able to
gather from different portions Of the district, coneeues
his defeat We sincerely trust that he is not mistaken
What glorious sight it will be to seela lifelong, gen
une Whig in Congressfrom the first Congressional dis
trict Of Arkansas. Such sight will be worth almost
the toll Of twenty years service in the political harness.
working almost against hope The mere thought Of II
must send thrill of delight to the heart OF every faith
full member of the Opposition party in the Union Again
We saw nine cheers for the Unon the Constitution, anu
Jesse n Cypert.
In connection with the foregoing it may be well to re-
produce the note of warning and prediction sounded by
Mr.. Hindman, the defeated Democratic candidate for
Congress just before tho election part OF which we
to the public as follows:
1.-THE Douglases having no hope Of carrying the State
for the champion Of Squatter Sovereignty, seek TO
avenge themselves me for my opposition TO them ana
at the same time willingly concede the electoral votes oil
Arkansas TO Bell and Everett rather than to Breckenridge
and Lane The Opposition party gain evsryth'Hg ana
lose nothing by he aTTdngeHeRt Il gipeS them Con-
gresham y Tue" JUN Jt'",i w 'S'4 " n 49, =
be subseryent them and the four notes Of the State IA
the Electoral College for their nominees for President
and Wee President"
Hindman may now be enrolled among the "sOns OF
the Prophets albeit he must hereafter write Er before
the coveted title NJ c. With the New Orleans BuilG-
tin we hail the accession Of Arkansas to the Constitu-
ona Union ranks with peculiar pleasure" What State
now can the Seceders rely upon they cannot upon Ar
kansas? What State do they expect will support them
when Arkansas deserts aud repudates themg
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-08-25

The political ball opened at Culpeper Courthouse
on Monday last when speeches made by z. Turner
assistant Douglas eector; c. Z Sinclair who replied to
Mr. Turner aud advocated the election of Breckenridge
and Lane and Robert f. Scott The latter delivered
powerful and eloquent address in favor Of the nominees
Of the UEion Constitutional party.
The New York Breckenridge State Committee at Sara
toga are reported to have declared that they will work
as earnestly to defeat Bell Lincoln. This declaration
il true will make thousands of in the South for the
Union ticket
The German Republican papers in New York arc alarm
ed the turn matters have taken and Of them cries
out for more German clubs and documents. "Help u.s.
or we sink to be the cry Of distress
A "Cboroform Club has been organized in Brooklyn
Y, composed of citizens opposed to the election OF
Lincoln and got up for the purpose Of putting the Re-
publican "Wide Awakes" to sleep.
GIVES IT UP-Gov. Leteher, says the Staunton Spect
ator, recently stated in letter to gentleman in Wash
ngton city, that in his opinion Virginia would go for
Bell and Everett and that any effort to prevent it you'd
be futile
Hon. VIM Smith is to address the citizens Of Fauquier
at Warsnton on Monday next.
A. D. Banks will address the people Of Cupeper coun
ty at September Court.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-08-25
II. G, DAVIDSON. Sec'y.

TEE UNION ELECTORAL TICEET.-The tide Of popular
feeling in our State has changed very recently ndi-
eating that New York will be redeemed and numbered
among the conservative States Of the Union. Many,
who but recently looked with entire dsfavor on any
combination, with any party, now willing to adopt
any and all honorable to electoral VOtes for
John Bell aud Edward Everett in the State of New York
Ii the ticket nominated on Thursday can be elected
aud there is great confidence that il be-New FORK
will give nominees VOTES in the electoral College
Standing alone could Of course, give them none,
and our efforts to rally Union men to the support Of our
nominees single ticket would be met with the dam
aging argument that to vote for them only throwing
away votes in important Presidential contest.
The present aspects Of the justify the assertion
that the contest for the Presidency is between Mr. Bell
aud Mr. Lincoln. No doubts that Mr.. Bell is to
have far more vOts in the Electoral College than Mr..
Douglas aud Mr.. Breckenridge combined. Mr.. Breckn-
ridge TO be poweess at the Sonh and he certain
ly Is at the North. With the exception possibly of two
or three small Southern States the South will vote for
Mr. Bell Mr.. Douglas will have electoral votes there.
The vote Of the entire North is claimed for Mr. Lincoln
and il was claimed at this time in 1855 for Fremont but
Il will probably, be divided between Lincoln Douglas
aud Bell To give Mr. Bell effective support in the
North, may, to contest for him the vote OF
the Northern Electoral Colleges is the duty before
II no choice of President is made by the people, be-
eVed that either the House Of Representative will choose
Mr.. Bell the Senate Mr. Everett, the next Presi-
dent Of the United States.-Troy Wing
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WV. BURNETT, Sec'y.


T.
On Friday night the 18th inst, pursuant TO previ'
ors notice the Wings of Lexington held meeting at
the Court House, for the purpose or organizing Wing
Club.
On motion of Jacob FnIer, Esq, DR.. J. w. kcClung
was called to the Chair and Dr. Il. q. Davidson appoint
ed Secretary.
Mr. J. W. Barclay moved committee of three be ap-
pointed to report permanent Officers for the Club which
motion was carried and the Chairman appointed ]. w
Barclay, Dr. j. W. Paine, and J. s. McNutt, on said
committee. The committee, after short retirement
made the following report
For President, Samuel Med. Moore Esq.
For Vice Presidents Hugh Barclay, ESQ, Capt. G. A
Baker, G. W. Adams, Esq, w. w. Lewis Esq
For Secretary-Wm DOd.
For Treasurer B. Connevey.
The above report unanimously adopted
On motion, committee for conducting the cores
pOndeuce of the Club appointed, which will be com
posed Of the following gentlemen: Messrs T. J. White
J. w. Barclay, and Col. A Smith
Arrangements for raising Bell and Everett pole were
made By putting it in charge of the following commit
tee Messrs. p Webb, w. II. Kahle, T. H. Beaver, Joe
NeR NJ. Parent NJ. w. BOogher A Davis, and J. NJ
Sensency.
After the business of the meeting had been concluded
short addresses made by Nessrs Smith Paine Bar
ton, McNutt, Lewis, Barclay, and Davidson.
The Club resolved to meet every Friday night unit
the election. BY REQUEST Of the Chairman r. H. Cath
lett Esq, will be expected to address the next Clul
meeting
On motion, /: was resolved that the Wings Of Rock
bridge be earnestly recommended organize Clubs il
every Magisteral District.
On motion, il was resolved that the proceedings o
this meeting be published in the Lexington Gazette
After which, the meeting adjourned.
j. W. McCLUNG, Chm'n.
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BELL AND EVERETT IN JEFFERSON

According 10 previous notice the Uuon Party Of JEFF
ferson County met at the Court House Monday Lawson
Bolts ESQ., was called TO the Chair and William Bur
nett appointed Secretary.
The object of the meeting being stated by the district
eector Andrew E Kennedy, Esq to be for the purpose
or holding Bell aud Everett Ratification Meeting in
this county some convenient day early in September,
on motion il was
Re,oired That the Chair appoint committee to re-
port 10 the meeting suitable persons in each election dis
trict to compose the following committees;
Committee Subscriptions, Committee on Invitations,
Committee Ground and Arrangements, and Commit
tee Organization.
The Chair appointed the following; A. f. Kennedy,
W. +. Alexander, VIM. Mccoy, Rein Cross, Joseph +.
Abe James d. Gibson, Dr. v NJ. Butler, John =. Smith,
W. O. MCaughtry, Chas. MCurdy, J. W, Jones.
Said committee reported as follows
Committee on Sa6script ioHs.-Logan 0sburn John
West, U. IL. McJurdy VIM. b. COnklyn, Solomon Flem-
ing George Cockerll, J. p. Shau Joseph Harley Jas.
W. Shirley John T. Smith, Joseph +. Abell James d.
Gibson John @. Wiltshire, John j. Lock, j. n. Brown,
John Seldom Robert NJ English, Geo. w. Eichelberger
VIM p. Briscoe J. w. Kennedy James l.. Hoon, DR.. V.
N Butler John E. Schley, K. d. Shepherd Jr John A.
jones' Albert HumeFickhouse, John Reed, Jr., Henry
Cameron, George W. Myers, Isaac Dust Dr. John Bris
coe, +. J. Conrad, Robert n. Duke, John H. Alsadt,
John Spangler, Thomas c. Green A. II. Herr, John G..
Rideuour Rezu Cross John Crutchley, Anthony Nun
uymaker DR.. John D. Starry.
Committee on Hvitaiions-A. Z Kennedy, Lawson
Bolts, H. n. Gallaher Henry Berry, Dr. W. o. AcCaugh-
try.
Committee on Ground and ArrrdHgements.-Dr w.
F. Alexander, Charles Aglonby Thomas X Starry, Jas.
NJ Brown, John Spangler, Abraham Snyder, John w.
Glaher, VIM. Suddith Alfred 0'Banson, James Law
HoOff
Committee Of OrgansaiioH.-Dr VIM. +. Alexander,
Logan O-burn, Richard Henry Lee, Dr. G. b. Stephen
son, Lawson Bolts, Roger Chew, Hugh n. PendletOn.
The said committee further reported, audit was
ResoiBed, That the said Ratification Meeting be held
on Thursday, December 18th.
The various committees requested to meet at the
Office OF A. T. Kennedy, Friday, September 9Th, to
report progress aud make such other arrangements as
may become necessary
The papers Of the county are requested to publish
these proceedings. -
LAWSON Bolts, Pres't.
WM BURNETT, Secy.