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DURABILITY OF TIMBER.

The durability of timber is almost in
ereadiblc. The following are a few exam
pies for illustration, being vouched for by
Button, Du Hamel, Rondclet and others
The pile of a bridge, built by Trajan. after
having been driven more than l 600 years.
whrc found to be petrifed four inches, the
rest of the wood being in its ordinary con-
dition. The elm piles under the piers Of
London B idge have been in use more than
700 years. and are not yet materially de-
decayed. Beneath the foundation of Savoy
place, London, OAK, elm, beach and chesnut
piles and planks were found in in a state of
perfect preservation, after having been there
for 600 years. While taking down the old
walls of Tunbridge Castle, Kent, there was
found in the middle Of thick stone wall,
a timbcr-cub, which had been enclosed
for ZOO years. Some timbers Of an old
bridge were discovered while digging for
the foundations Of house at DittOn Park,
Windsor, which anicent records incline US
to believe were placed there prior to the
year 1896. The durability of timber cut
of the ground IS even greater still. The
roof Of the basilica Of St Pauls. at Rome,
was formed in the year SIG, and now,
after more than thousand years, tits still
sound; and the original cypress wood doors
of the same building, after being in use
more than COO years, were, when replaced
dy Otheas of brass, perfectly free from rot
or decay the wood retaining its original
odor. The timber dome of st. Mark, at
Venice, is still good, though more than $50
years old. The roof Of the Jacobin Con-
vent, at Paris, which is Of fir, was execut-
ell more than $50 years ago.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1860-07-11
CHICAGO ECLIPSED IN HOUSE
MOVING,

The Janesville Gazette relates a dodge
of a ground tenant in that city, which al
most eclipses the house moving operations
of Chicago:
A tenant who had a ground lease for
term of years and who had some difficulty
with his landlord, feared that he might
lose the building which he occupied. Not
wishing to have a lawsuit about the remOv-
al of the building, he conceived the project
of taking it away on Sunday, when writs
in civil cases cannot be served. Early on
Sunday morning, just after u o'clock, the
people in the neighborhood were startled
from their slumbers by the noise of drop
ping timbers, the pounding of hammers,
sc.
Several constables, together with Esq.
Bates, as counsel for the opposition, soon
after appeared on the ground. There was
Of course large amount of talk about the
violation of the law, and threats of suits
of variety of kinds; but the attacking
force professed to have had good counsel,
and did not heed the constables and the
learned counsellor, but went on with their
work. Before daylight appeared the build
ing had been raised and placed upon roll
erS, ready for Transportation, and then the ]
noise and confusion suddenly ceased, and
silence and good order again reigned in
Pleasant street until evening. About dark /
the friends of the mover, who still remain
ed in his dOmicil, appeared, ready to as
sist him. A large crowd gathered around, |
minus the legal gentlemen, and amid jokes
and flow Of good humor, the house was
moved into the street, free from the control .
of the landlord aforesaid
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1860-07-11
AN EDITORIAL PALACE.

Mr.. T. ". Brown, editor of the Wis.
cOnsin Chief, gives the following graphic
description of his homestead, in reply to an
old fogy who objected to paying him for a
series of lectures, because he was erich and
lived in perfect palace"
"All truth. We are one of the nabobs.
Like the fellow who would have four chip
munks, when he killed the one he was af-
ter and three more-so we shall have land
when we get it. Our palace is principally
Of pine, 22x3O, one story, and most sump-
tuOusly furnished. 1t is neither plasterel !,
papered nor painted inside-such finish
ings being too plebeian. We use the stove
pipe for chimney, and our parlor for a
hall, receptiOn-rOom, kitchen, library, sane
tum, wash-rOOm, place to spank the chill
drcn, etc. Our Brussels ingram is made
Of old cOat-skirts, shirt tails. dilapidated
pants, and ether things too numerous to
mention Our furniture is common cher
ry, and our chairs bottomed with eat-tail
flags. Our spoons are mostly pewtcr-siI-
vor being rather uncommon. Our chattels,
personal, run up to the handsome figure of
several millions, as follows:
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1860-07-11
DOrttpp,
For the Chronicle.
SUFFER AND BE STRONG"
BY EMILY J. ADAMS.

Thro' all The cloud hung corridors,
And heaven domed halls of Time,
How many a voice comes floating down,
Whose teachings are sublime;
! From those whose monarch minds have awe
Whose mighty tones have thrilled.
Whose mission to redeem and bless,
Thro' ages was fulfilled.
And far above the ages din,
And prouder than the song
OF eonquering legions, come their words
| OF ''suffer and be strong"
In hermit cell, and dungeon home,
Sang prophet, bard, and sage,
And Gods inspired ones pansed awhile
Above their burning page,
And with strength TO sweep adown
The vale of coming years,
To rise in triumph DER the tide
OF human grIefs and tears,
10 smile upon world of hate,
OF calumny, and wrong,
The secret Of their might confessed,
In, "suiTer and be strong.
Nor from the misty past, alone,
Thro' visions far and dim,
From hero lips of storied brave,
Comes floating down the hymn;
But DER the earth. wherever pulse
OF human life is stirred,
Still floating out above the din,
j victor song is heard.
And sometimes sanity sweet and clear,
And sometimes proud and strong,
We catch its glorious burden, still,
OF "sulfer and be strong"
And white lips over aching hearts
Are sadly pressed to-day,
As, with bowed form. man turns aside
To hide his woes away;
And woman strives her griefs to veil,
And shut her sobbings in,
And turns, her wsman's heritage
OF suffering to wins-
Then, wreathed in smiles of patient trust,
They open to the song
That they 50 long and well have learned,
Of suffer and be strong"
And youthful feet press bleeding o'er
The thorny path of life;
And some also, temptation led,
Have fallen in the strife;
Bnt tho they rose to frmer tread,
And strove with bitter tears,
To wash each early stain away,
Yet through these darken'd years,
The harsh, misjudging world still heaps
Its eoldness, doubt, and wrong;
But angels hold the crOions for those,
Who "sgG5r TO be strong.
Vernon, o.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1860-07-11

! ical, Pay. Medical and Subsistence depart
ments, and is the head quarters of all tn
principal officers of the L. S. Army. 1t
also has a large Library, some 10000 vol
umes Over 100 clerks are here employ
ed
/ TIE NAVY DEPGRTMEYT.-This like
the War and State Departments, is an
unpretending structure, but within it is
the main spring which moves that Navy
which makes the power of the United States
known and respected in all quarters of the
globe. Besides the Secretary and princi-
pal officers of the Department, about 80
men are employed as clerks, messengers,
&c Here is to be seen large collection
of flags and other trophies taken in battles
at sea by our national ships, medals struck
in honor of victorious officers, and authen-
tic portraits of naval heroes, &c.
THE PosT OFFICE DEPARTMENT, is about
mid way between the Capitol and the Pres
ident's House, and two or three squares to
the north of Pennsylvania Avenue. 1t is
Of white marble, three stories high, 2O4
feet long, by I02 feet in width, and very
imposing in appearance. All the immense
business of the General Post Office is here
transacted. Here the thousands Of Depu-
ty Post Masters from Maine to Florida,
are made and unmade, with the incoming
and outgoing of each Administration. The
Dead Letter Office is one Of the most in
teresting parts of this establishment, to
the visitor The number of unclaimed
letters sent here is enormous They are
opened by the clerks, but unless they con-
tain money Or other valuablcs, are not read. f.
If they DO contain valuables, they are sent
to the Office at which they were originally
with instructions to the post-mas-
ter to return them to the writer, and ifhe
cannot be found to return them again to .
the Department Love letters are of no
account here, they are thrown aside like
while letter which contains an
of dollar, is carefully preserv-
ed. Hundreds were opened during the
few moments of our visit, among which we
noticed quite number of pictorial valen-
ines whose pierced hearts here met an in
glorious end.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1860-07-11

THE TREACHERY OF EVIL PASSIONS
Evil passions exert powerful influence
ever the understanding they derange its
action, and, having tha art Of selfconceal-
mcnt, are likely 70 operate with greatest
fatality when least exposed to the notice
of their victim. OF the drunkard. it is Of
ten said that he is a pOorjudge of himself,
often imagining himself to be sober when
he is not. 1t is very much so with all the
evil passions that prey upon fallen human
ity; they beguile and deceive, ruin and de-
stroy, without any advertisement Of their
presence, except in their results. They
shrink from the blaze Of conscience, and
burrow in the heart
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1860-07-11

MIsLED Br a CHUECH.-Ihc mate Of
the lake steamer City of Cleveland, an old
lake sailor but who had been absent fer
upwards of a year, in making the port of
Dunkirk, y. Y, used always to direct his
course by a certain church spire in that
town. lie was placed at the wheel of the
City of Cleveland DUNG a recnt trip Of that
steamer, and as was formerly his habit, laid
discourse by the spirc, and the consequences
was that the vessel was soon high upon
the reef The church had been removed
1t seems, recently, some four blocks from
its original position. 1t Is said the mate
is loosing confidence in everything, now
that the churches deceive linn.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1860-07-11

REWARD CT FIDELITv.-Neycr forsakc
a friend. When enemies gather round.
when sickness falls on the heart, when tie
world is dark and checrlcss, is tie time to
try true friendship Those who turn from
the scene Of distress, betray their hypocrisy,
and prove that interest only moves them.
If YOU have friend that loves you, who
has studied your interest and happiness, be
sure to sustain him in advereity Let him
feel that his former kindness is appreeiat-
cd. and that his love was not thrown away
Real fidelity may be rare, but it exists-in
heart. They only deny its worth and pow
er who never loved a friend, or labore-I to
make friend happy.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1860-07-11

\ discussion arose IN hotel parlor as
to the citizenship of gentleman at the
other end of the room. Hes an English
man" said one, Il know by his head. =
.He's Scotchman' said another, Il know
by his complexion" He's a German, 3"
said another, 81 know by his beard. -
The ladies thought he looked like a Span
lard. Here the conversation rested, but
soon one of them spoke; Il have it, said
he, "he's an American; he's got his legs
on tie table"
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1860-07-11
Correspondence OF the Detroit Daily Tribune)
The Democracy at Work-Border Ruff
fanism at the Capital.
LANSING. June 26. 1850

LANSlNd, q uHe % lOOO.
The legitimate work of the Democracy
has commenced. On Saturday evening
they received the news of the nomination
of Douglas, the trump candidate" and af-
ter burning all the barrels and boxes they
could get hold of, deliberately set fire to a
store belonging town. H. Pinckuey, ESD.
a prominent and active Republican of this
city. When the alarm was given, and the
inquiry made, "whose building is it?'' and
the answer, 'Pinckney's' was heard, .Goodl
good" yelled the Democracy. "He's
black Republican-good. good!"
\ couple of wcll-known Democrats,
who were most prominent among the infu-
rated rabble, exhorted them to keep away
from the fire, though other buildings were
in danger. The store was burned to the
ground, and its blackened and charred re-
mains bear testimony to the beautiful
teachings Of modern Democracy.
Last evening. after great exertion, they
gathered about 200 of the faithful, and
proceeded to ratify in due form. The
ever present Peek made another speech
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1860-07-11

EMPLOYMENT FOR YOUNG woMEN.-Can
they be made clerks? We mhesitatingly
say no. No clerk was ever made so at
school. Bookkeeping may be taught in
theory, but clerk must 90 through the
gradations of the counting-house, from first
junior upward. This girl cannot do
Educated boys there are in great plenty
whom merchants and tradesnen may have
for nothing. 50 that they do but have the
opportunity of learning their business
Let US look at boy so placed. He must
at all times be ready, cap in hand, tostart
off at 4 moments notice, to bank or bro
ker's wharf or post-Offiec, in all weathers,
and often with scarce time to tHrn himself
round. Now, could Girl DO this? Com
nonsense at once says no; still more en-
Phatieally says, if she could, she ought no t.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1860-07-11

YoUTH AND OLD AGE.-An who have
reached mature years are apt to regard
the period Of childhood as the halcyOn por-
tion of their existence. Whatever their
condition in life may be-howeyer full of
hOnOrs or however rich in this worlds
goods, they still look back with a sigh Of
regret to the days that are gone and wish
that those days might come again If
we 60 into close analysis Of tie human
heart, We think we shall find that it Is
not the weight of years, but the change in
our natures that leads US thus to look back
murmuringly. True happiness is only to
be found in perfect innocence. If We could
carry with us into the vale of years the
purity of our childhood, we should sill be
as happy as children. And in human ma
turc, as in other things, extremes meet
The happiest mortals are those who are 50
young as not to know what sin is, and
those who have lived 50 long that they are
ashamed of it.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1860-07-11

MANKIND are always happier having
been hapPy-so that if you make them
happy now, you make them happy twenty
years hence by the memory of it. Aehild-
hood passed with a due mixture of ration-
al indulgence, under fond and wise parents,
difuses over the whole of life a feeling of
calm pleasure, and in extreme old age is
the very last remembrance which time can
erase from the memory of man. No en-
jOymcnt, however incOnsiderable, is confn-
cd to the present moment A man is the
happier all his life from having made an
agreeable tour, or lived any length of time
with agreeable p ople, or enjoyed any con-
siderable interval Of innocent pleasure;
which contributes to render old men so in
to the scenes before them, and
carries them back to a world that is past,
and to scenes never to be renewed again.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1860-07-11

ABsCRDITIEs--To attempt to borrow on
the plea Of extreme poverty.
To judge Of peoples poverty by their at
tendance at church.
To keep your clerks on miserable sal
aries and wonder at their rObbing YOU.
To make your servants tell lies for you
Afterwards to be angry at them because
they lie for themselves.
10 tell your own secrets and believe 9TH
CT people viii keep them.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1860-07-11

TIE secret of ones success or failure in
nearly every enterprise is usually contain
ed in the answer to the question; How
earnest is he?
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1860-07-11

Nothing gives a man such just and
reasonable independence of spirit as ae-
quaintance with the master minds of his
country. \ man need feel little awe in the
presence Of an ordinary living nobleman.
when he is daily in the habit in his study
of conversing with those who have gained
an inalieuable nobility.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1860-07-11
@ Q M E sSg !2g
BARNUM'S HARDWARE STORE,
At Warren Trumbull Co., Ohio,

BARNUM'S HARDWARE STORE,
At Warren Trumbull Co., Ohio,
is now filed with ample stocks, and
Il replete with the latest styles OF HOUSE TRIM
AINGs and most desirable cOlOrs ir nainting blinds
Barnum intends to supply Paints,
Oils Yarnish &c. inclusive of A No l, Tip Tsp, E1
Zine Dry and in Oils also, superior quality ground
in White Varnish, for Parlor us.
BARNUM will sell Merchants at
jObbnE rates. and dehes competition to mars outside
ofNew York. aud he herewith sends his compliments
to dealers that he is prepared to duplicate the prices
of New York Houses. including the transportation
only those classes of goods where it forms great
per centnm Of the cost. Now hand and shortly to
2rrive-Hoes seythes. siekles (not Daniei.) scythe
Stones -Rubbers Rifles, Rakes. Knives AID Forks,
springs, White Lead, and Oil
BARNUM keeps a fresh stock of
sADDLERY. Notice this ye who want to bug goods
low Harness Trimmings sold Iow-Patent Leather
sold lox-Brass Bands sold low-carriage Trimmings
and Moss sold low
p BARNUM has some fine Pistols,
Five B1rreh Shooters Rife BarreIls Locks Triggers
and a general lot OF Gun TRIMMINGS.
BARNUM would make further
mention OF the saddlery trae by remarktng that he
has laid in his entire stock Of that class of goods from
tie head dealers and importers, and he viii sell every
thipg in that like at lowest rates.
BARNUM invites attention to his |
Gard herewith anexed;-
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1860-07-11

HOW THE PRESIDENTIAL NOMI-
NATI0ES ARE RECEIVED IN
MICHIGAN-Lineoln and Douglas
Ratification Meeting-Sad Accident
Truth shall Triumph.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1860-07-11

Relieve misfortune quickly. \ man is
like an egggg-the longer he is kept in hot
water the harder he is when tax n out.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1860-07-11

The bread of life is love; the salt of life
Is work; the sweetness Of life, poetry; the
water Of life faith.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1860-07-11
T. G. BROOKS, is at the AnUik

$50 sett Brass and Silver Bands,
g. Aoz- Door Locks,
1900 =" Latches-Old and new styles,
IS Tip Top Scytkes,
zs Coed Hand Rakes.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1860-07-11
One Wife-value not to be

The above, with little matters divers
and sundry, give figures the spasms when
the total is enumerated We dare not 60
into details for fear of robbery. If Broth
er F--expects man Of such means
to 60 out and talk temperance, lie will be
disappointed. We are growing more mer-
eenary every day. We shall add three
more pigs to our stye, and push the setting
hens to their utmost, And, if our farroE
COW should add another calf to our horned
stock, we shall be above lecturing entirely.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1860-07-11
At THE SIGN OF THE "ANVIL, &"
PAINTS ARE SOLD LOW.
BE SURE AND BUY YOUR

lhUN Ut DhhN . N.
UY GLASS AT THE ANVIL"
BUY VARNIsH AT TIE ANVIL"
BUY SPRINGS AT TIE ANVIL"
100 sets Blind Hinges,
500 Knives and Forks,
ss 3" G. s. Tea and Table Spoons,
100 e Coed big Iron Spoons.
ALWAYS IN THE MARKET,
ALWAYS READY To SELL LOW,
ALWAYS HAVE A BIG STOCK,
ALWAYS KEEP CHOICE STYLES
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ical, Pay, Medical and Subsistence depart
ments, and is the head quarters of all tn
principal officers of the L. S. Army. 1t
also has large Library, some 10000 vol
umes. Over 100 clerks are here employ
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-06-22
vrut.". Misfellanu.
4 Legend of st. Arnulph.

Arnu|ph was the son of physician. He
was preparing himself for the calling of his
father. One day he came to his father, and
said, "Father, let me 60 into the cloister and
serve God" But his father said, "Thou
dost we'll to wish to serve God. AS physi.
clan thou may'st serve Him and serve tn!
fellow man also" "To serve God is better
than to serve man." answered Arnulp ph.-
Pray this night for Gods guidance, Oh my
son +. Tomorrow will do as thou wilt
So Arnulph went and prayed God to re-
ceive him as his servant And his eyes were
opened, and 10 an angel whose hands were
full of roses. "Behold," said the angel, "the
offerings of those who serve God" "And
can offer Him anything'" asked "ulph.
"Lo here in my left hand is thy offering al
so" said the angel. Arnulph asked again
why are the roses in thy left hand scent
less. Those in thy right hand are full of
fragrance" But the angel answered, "In my
left hand are their offerings who serve the
Heavenly Father, but care not to serve His
children. In my right hand are their offer
nss who serve God and serve man also"
This is the legend Of St. Arnulph, surnam-
ed the Holy Prophet.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-06-22
A Speech Of Abraham Lincoln.

The following extract from one of Abra-
ham Lincoln's speeches in reply to Douglas,
has curious pertinercy to the present time,
when he is SO unanimously nominated by a
united party for President, while Douglas
cannot get the nomination Of even the dis
lracted and disorganized faction called De
mocracy:
"lhere is still another disadvantage under
which we labor, and to which will ask your
attention. 1t arises out of the relative posi-
tons of the two persons who stand before
the State as candidates for the Senate Sen
ator Douglas is of worldwide renown. All
the anxious politicians of his party, or who
have been of his party for years past, have
been looking upon him as certainly, at no
distant day, to be the President Of the L nj
ted States. They have seen in his round
jolly, fruitful face, post-otiices, land offices,
marshalships and cabinet appointments,
chars,ships and foreign missions, bursting
and sprouting out in wonderful exuherance
ready to be laid hid OF by their greedy
hands. And as they have been gazing upon
this attractive picture SO long, they cannot
in the little distraction that has taken place
in the party, bring themselves to give up the
charming hope but with gIeedirr anxiety
they rush about him. sustain him, and give
him marches, trumphal entries, and reccp-
tons beyon what in the days of his hishes,
prosperity they could have brought abou, in
his favor. On the contrary, nobody has ev-
er expected NE to be President. In my poor
lean, lank face, nobody has ever seen thai
any cabbages were sproutlng out Ihest
are disadvantages all, taken together thai
the Republicans labor under. We have tc
fight this battle upon principle, and upon
principle alone. am, in a certain sense
made the standard bearer in behalf of the
Republicans. | was made SO merely becaus.
there hac to be some one SO placed-l being
in nowise preferable to any other one of tn,
twenty fve-perhaps a hundred we have i,
the Republican ranks. Then say wish i
distinctly understood and borne in mind
that We have to fight this battle without ma
ny-perEaps without any-of the eAterna
aids which are brought to bear against u.s.
SO hope those with whom am surrounded
have principle enough to nerve them>tlve
for the task and leave nothing undone, tina
can be fairly done, to bring about the righ
result"