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Richmonder Anzeiger. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1854-18??, 1860-12-29

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The southern enterprise. [volume] (Greenville, S.C.) 1854-1870, 1860-03-29
II Never Expect to be Anxiou. Apain, :,

Such were the words of one whose youth had
not yet lost its bloom. She had resisted the
stritings of the Spirit of God, and she felt that
he had left her. Twice in her life time he had
come with especial power to her heart. Doubt
less che had many thoughtful moments when liz
tening to the warnings Of Sabbath sermons,
when standing by the solemn death bed and the
open grave. But more distinctly marked than
these, she could recall two separate occasions
when she knew that the Holy Spirit was plead.
ing with her. Repulsed Or neglected ut the first
call, he departed, yet came again a second
time was heard the secret. whisper, and again
she had refused to listen. Days. perhaps months,
passed on, and the Spirit voice was hushod while
che who once wept or prayed grew careless as
before. until in indifference or despair, she could
say, never expect to be anxious again.
We know not what mercy may do for even its
most determined reflector. Perhaps, through
Gods grace, her spirit, renewed and saved, NAV
yet sing the humble soog 8: the faasss,cd. BIZ.
the soul that repeatedly grieves the Spirit Of
God invites a fearful danger. ..-
Dear friend. has the Spirits call been given 70
5ouf Do you even now hear low whispering
within you, urging you to make the Christians
choicef Oh, heed the summons 1t were in.
gratitude to turn away from the heavenly mes
ssnger who comes to you in Kindness, that Is
sufficient for your need. II were running fear
ful risk IL you refuse to welcome him. He may
leave You, and in leaving you none other on
earth or heaven caa give you help Turn not
from him. Welcome. rather the pain which his
hand may ct fret infiet---he is but causing you
TO feel the wound he has power to heal Pray
that, whatever else may befall yCu you may be
spared that ealamity--the Spirits departure and
the loss Of your soul.
"Delay not delay not, the Spirit of Grace,
Long giieved and esisted may take Its sad fight;
And leave thee in darkness 10 hnish thy race,
To sink in the gloom Of eternitys night"
s. s. Tsme.
The southern enterprise. [volume] (Greenville, S.C.) 1854-1870, 1860-03-29
Our Foremothers

Some good natured wag. Jealous for the honor
OF womanhood, has given utterance to the fol-
lowing tribute to his ancestors on the female
side. IL is well dohe, and well worth the read.
ing: "t a "
We hear enough about our forefathers They
were nice old fellows no doubt Good to work.
eat, or fight Very we'll But where nre their
companions, their chums," who, as their help
mates. urged them alongH Who worked and
delved for our torcfa,hers, brushed MP their old
clothes, and patched their breechest Who al
most involved themselves for the cause Of liberty
! Who nursed our forefathers when sick. sang
Yankee Doodle TO their babies2 who trained up
their boys7 Our foremoihers ..... .
Who landed at James River, and came over in
tile Mayhower, and established the other early
settlements2 Were there any women among
themf One would think not Our Yankee
neighhors especially make q wonderiuf talk
about the pilgrim fathers who squatted on Ply.
mouth Rock, and there Is great ado over il ey
cry time they wish to get up n little enthusiasm
on liberty. and refresh themselves by growing
over freedom; and the chivalry Of Virginia are
not whit behind them, when they take a no.
ton to vaunt themselves upon the glory and
greatness Of the Old Diminion: and our stnid
Pennsylvania Quakers like to plume themselves
slyly, upon the merits and doings Of William
Penn and his associates: but with all the "blor.
n"y" plentifully distributed on all sides. vba,
do we hear or gather about our foremothers9 :
Didn't they land on q rock, too2 Didn't they
encounter perils and hardships2 And, after ALL
didn't they, with their kind hearts. sustain the
tagging spirits of their male compartment
Who ushered us into this world--our forefath
ersH Bah No, indeed; it was our foremothers.
Who nurscd George Washington, Anthony
Wayne, Ben Franklin, Israel Putnam. and host
of other worthless whose names will live forever,
and taught them to be men and patriotsa Didn't
our f"remothersi Aud who gives them the cred.
it they deservcH Nobody. ...
We hnve our monuments corrmemoratino and
our speeches, our toasts, and our public dinners.
celebrating the wonderful deeds of our forefatb
ers, but where those in honor of our fore
mothersi We had betterbe getting them ready.
We talk ourselves hoarse aud write ourselves
round shouldered, while boiling over with en-
thusiasm about the nice things our forefathers
did, and yet nothing is said about our foremoth
ers TO whom many a virtuous act and brave
deed may be ascribed such as any hero would
be proud 10 own,
We wish not to dctract All hail to the noble
old men, our forefathers, say we. May the glory
OF their deeds never be less but the good book
tells us to "render unto Cesar" etc, and we
wish to speak word In season for woman ren
orally, and especially for our noble and self.sac
rifieing foremnthers: lest time and the one.sided
page of history, shall blot them forever from our
memories
The southern enterprise. [volume] (Greenville, S.C.) 1854-1870, 1860-03-29
Ali Aboard "

had taken my place in oHe of tic Western
express trains and sat watching those who stood
outside, when heard the shrill cry Of the con.
ductor, All Aboard all aboard I" At the
summons, many started and took their seats at
once, some fingered moment to say a last fare
well to friends. while others lotered still a mo-
ment longer ut the refreshment-table, till n more
imperative cry brought the last tnrdy loiterer
running to jump on just as they began to move
No, not the very last for as the wheels began
to revolve more rapidly, saw a man running
with all his might. But lie was too late! quick
er and quicker becatne the swift motion and as
the conv iction that he was left came over him
his face assumed dreadful oppression of min.
gled ragc-nnd disappointment. and as the cars
glided out Of sight, he stood on the track fiercey
shouting and ges'icuating. Poor man Per-
haps he was separated from wife and children ::
perhaps thousands Of dollars would be lost Inv
his failure to meet an engagement perhaps his
dearest friend lay at the point of death.
GOOD enough for him; why wasn't he here
In time y exclaimed one near me. 1t was all
his own fault; yethis look Of distress h,SAnted
me- and as We fastened on, my thoughts dweit
OH the folly Of delay In other gases
There is another journey 10 be taken by every
human being. another passage to be secured.
We all intend to go to heaven; the road is open,
the conveyance sure, The Conductor ready
All aboard!" is the urgent cry ringing in our
ears. How is it receiyedT Some are wise
enough to enter immediately others, enticed by
the voice Of friendship, linger till they barely
secure a seat; while others, alas come running
In breathless haste when it is just TOO late; in
time to see many departing for the promised
land. while themselves are left behind. To Sc.
cure some poor morsel Of food. some paltry
pleasure not worth having, they have lost heav.
en-, lost'it forever. In vain they now see their
folly, aud shrek aloud for aid.
The southern enterprise. [volume] (Greenville, S.C.) 1854-1870, 1860-03-29
5AiatrIlanrnlla Rranilq.
The Hiwassee Rsilroad-Gov.- Johnscn's
Veto Message.

Extract from the Veto Message Of Governor
Herschel V. johnson, on returning 20 the Gerogia
House Of Representatives the Bill to incorporate
the Hi~assce Railroad Company"
=" Having shown that the Hiwassec Railroad ia
inconsistent with both the system and design Of
our internal improvements, permit me to invite
yonr attention 70 the irreparahle injury which it
win innict upon great interests Of Georgia, which
may not be disregardsd by an enlightened Legis.
lature. -.ar s..'.. wE-
.,"l. It's effects upon the Western and Atlantic
ERailroad would be disastrous There is single
srtieie Of shipment. which IL would cut off from
the State Road, that Of itself ought to be sufficient
TO eonsgn 1t 10 final condemnation. / aliude TO
copper The amount received during the last
year for the transportation Of copper ore over
the Western and Atlantic Road must have been
nearly or quitc $4,000. The business is vet in
Its Infancy, aud future years must bring large
ly increased revenue from this source. But this
charter proposes to build road from, the copper
mines. which will make the South Carolina roads
che means by which it win fiud it's shipping at
Charleston. Are You prepared to surrender this
source of profit 10 our State Roadi
:" have said that the grand design of our In
terDaf improvements Is TO make the bonndless
productions Of the great West tributary to the
wealth and prosperity Of Georgia. To effect this.
the State has expended $60O000o In the con-
sfrpction Of the Western and Atlantic Railroad.
She wisely tapped this fertile region vt Chatta-
nooga. which Is the most favorable point near
the termination of the great Mountain Chain, to
meet the cnnverging lines which penetrate the
-Mi'sissirpi Valley. and Eastern and Middle Ten
nessee. That ~ The point at which the State
tsoad must ever receive the freighis on which IL
susust mainly rely for a profitable business This
SIS the point Of competition, aud the gsographi.
seal position Of the State Is such, that her road
without her consent. never can have n formida-
q Die rival. The productions west Of that point
rare seeking th- Atlantic. Now, they are compeli.
sd 70 pass over orr road In going either 10 Sayan-
nah or Charleston. Looking to the enterprises
now tn eontemplation. great line may be ex.
pecttd, at'po very defiant day, frem Chatfanoo.
20 to Chesapeake Bay. This will be a competi.
tor. but not featfuily formidable. In an hour Of
thnnehtisss generosity. our Legislature granted
.the Rabup Gap charter which gives Charleston
'ine Through Georgia TO Knoxville. When
>eompleted, this will he another rival to our State
Road, bat perhapspot one that can suppiapt us
81 chattapooga. Without our consent, we new
aer can bayeany Others. But the bl under con-
ssideration proposes to make the latter a con,pe.
ator, which viii be most formidable. u rot ruin.
ouss our State Road. by making a connected
iins at Chattanooga. through Rabun Gap, 10
/, Charleston. /.
The southern enterprise. [volume] (Greenville, S.C.) 1854-1870, 1860-03-29

IL Is oil summer with me now, and you shall
share my snm,a er with me. George MAXWELL
Who can describe the meeting or the wonderful
faithfulness OF Gods providence. whereby a bun.
die Of clothes, planted twenty or twenty five
years before. yielded an abundant harvest
friendship, food, hope. shelter, medicine. and
prospect Of better business than mining could
ever be to one so delicately brought up rs George
Maxwell had beeni -
The southern enterprise. [volume] (Greenville, S.C.) 1854-1870, 1860-03-29

HoMsPuN Cloths are becoming 40 fashion.
able with business men that the factories IN
different parts Of the State find ii impossible
with their present facilities, to fill the va
rous orders that pour In upon them. Our
people are learning to discard broadclotlrs
and cassimeres, and to adopt in their stead
the beautiful Southern goods 10 be seen on
the streets every hour in the day.
Richmond Dispatch.
The southern enterprise. [volume] (Greenville, S.C.) 1854-1870, 1860-03-29
I 5rlrrfsh 7pustrq.
An Hour at the Old Play Ground.

- ! Z . H . 4
-. pr, uESaY sosronp
Sisy I sat an hour to.day, John, ~
Aa.s,s's9 Beside tho old brook stream, W u
tf'.t Whore wo were schoolboys in old time, q
- When manhood was dream;
The brook is chokcd with fallen leaves,
ssTfa The pond Is dried away -s
80, i scarce believe that you would know
The dear old place to-day.
Tho school house Ia no more, John,
.stissr{ Beneath our locust trccs;. 'rs e
Tho wild rose by tho window side
!. No moro waves in the breeze;
The scattered stones look dosolstc,
The sod they rested on
Has been piowed up by stranger hands
- Since you and were gone.
- Tho chestnut tree Is dead, John,
And what Is sadder now ,if
- The broken grape vino of our swing
Hangs on tho wtherod bough;
sTI road our natncs upon tho bark A4T
Audfound the pebbles rare
laid up beneath tho hollow side
49, As we had piled them there
beneath the grass grown bank, John,
-. looked for our old spring,
That bubblod down the elder path,
Three spaces from tho swing;
',4,sis The lrushes grow upon the brink, e.. 3
Tho pool Is black and bare,
And not q foot this many day, u
sa grs It scems, has trodden there.
~, 7 took the old blind road, John,
That wandered up tho hill
,seo' IT'S darker than it used to be,
And seems so lone and stlll
go Tho birds sing yet among tho boughs
Where once the sweet grapes hung,
atsNs But not voico Of human kind
- Who're all our voices rung.
-, sit me on the fenco, John,
That lies as in old time,
gs1 Tho same half panel in the path
sTs'@ti We used so of TO climb 5..i
And thought how Ger tho bars Of life
-, Our p.aymatcs. had passed on,
And,lsf mo counting on this spot
Nd The faces that are gone.
The southern enterprise. [volume] (Greenville, S.C.) 1854-1870, 1860-03-29
NUMBER AZ.
Advice to Youue Ladies.

1t is very natural, says Timothy Titcomb. for
young women to get in the habit Of treating on.
~ those young men politely whom they happen,
Tor various reasons. to fancy. They don't care
what tue majority Of young men think of them,
provided they retain the good will Of their par.
"c"iar pets. They, are whimsical. and take eson
special and strong likes and dislikes for the
Young men whom they meet One is perfectly
hateful. and another is perfectly splendid. and
30 they proceed to make fools of themselves over
ooth parties. Now, there is nothing Upon which
young man is SO sensitive as this matter of be-
ing treated with polite consideration by tho
young women OF his acquaintance; and know
oil nothing which win tend more certain 10 make
young man hateful than to treat him as IL he
were so. There is multitude Of Young man
whose selfrespect is nurtbred, whose ambition Il
qnickened, and whose hearts are warmed with n
genial fire. by those considerate recogpitions ON
the part of their female acquaintances which as-
sure them that they have position in the e..
TEEN of those with whom they associate the
sweetest hopes and Happiness of lite. To be cut
for no good cause Is to receive wound which In
not easily healed
The duty. therefore, which would inculcate.
is that OF systematic poiteness. If you know q
young man, bow to him when you meet him
He will not bow to you first, for he waits for
your recognition. He does not know whether
you esteem him Of sufficient value to be reeoe-
nized. II you pass him without recognition,
You say to him. In a language which he feels
with keenness which you cannot measure that
you considered him beneath Your notice. You
plant in his heart Immediately a prejudice
against yourself You disturb him. You hurt
him, and this too, let me admit, very frequent.
ly without design. You arc sensitive yourself.
and are afraid he has forgotten you, and would
not like To have you notice him. There is a good
deal of this kind of thing, but il is nli wrong
There is no man who will not return your bow.
and feel the better for your smile; and IL the
young man receiving the attention is poor, and
his position in the world to win and feels that
he has not as many attractions personal or cir
cumstantial, MS others, you have made his heart
light, and awakened toward yourself feeling Of
coniial good will, akin in many instances to
gratitude.
The southern enterprise. [volume] (Greenville, S.C.) 1854-1870, 1860-03-29

An exchange makes the following quaint com.
parison
Careful observation and calculation from re-
liable statistics show that more wives Of North
ern men. in proportion to the number, annually
run away from their husbands, than there are
slaves who fee from their masters"
The southern enterprise. [volume] (Greenville, S.C.) 1854-1870, 1860-03-29

FREn NeaRoEs To BE EXCLUDED FIRM Missouri
~. Louis, Thursday, March The bill exelud.
ing free negroes from the State, under the penal
ty OF becoming slaves p ssed the Senate yester.
day. IL had previously passed the House. TIE
same bill passed both Houses at last session, but
failed to receive the signature of shA ar--"---
The southern enterprise. [volume] (Greenville, S.C.) 1854-1870, 1860-03-29

Cosr or JouS BEowN's RAm.-Accoriing tn Of
hcinl statement. the John Brown raid has already
cost the State the sum of two hundred and sixty
thousand dollars, besides the valuable lives Tint
We're sacrificed by that inarauder anI bis gang.
hsrlsossad Uss.-L.k
The southern enterprise. [volume] (Greenville, S.C.) 1854-1870, 1860-03-29


TE,fs MARK OF PowER-NThere is a sacred
ness in tears. They are not the mark Of weak
ness, but Of power. They are messages OF over
whslming grief of deep contriton, of unspeaka-
ble love. II there were wanting any argument
to prove that man was not mortal. would look
| for 1t in the strong, convulsive emotion Of the
breast. when the soul has been agitated, when
the fountains Of feeling rising, and when tears
are gushing forth in crystal streams Oh speak
| not harshly Of the stricken one weeping in 81.
leEcel Break not the solemnty by rude laugh
| ter or intrusive footsteps. Despise no woman's
| tears; they are what make her an angel Scoff
not if the stern heart of manhood is sometimes
melted into sympathetic tears they are what help
to elevate him above the brute. love to see
tears Of affection. They are painful tokens, but
It'll most holy. There is pleasure in tears-an
awful pleasure. II there were on earth to
shed tears for me, should be 10th to live; and
If no one might weep over my grave, could
never die in peace.-Dr. johnson.
The southern enterprise. [volume] (Greenville, S.C.) 1854-1870, 1860-03-29

ENTER NOT INTO TESPTArIoS.-A young man
-tood gazing listlessly in at the windows Of .
pleasantly lighted saloon one evening, when he
| felt gentle tap on the shoulder; he turned, and
a friend of his, taking his arm, said Come, I'm
going in here few moments; will you not
comef' lie hesitatcd, his mother rose before
him "a on her dying bed, he promised her that
he would never. never, never sit at a gambling
table, or look upon the wine cup. But the tempt
er still urged; the first downward step was
taken. He entered.
few years passed away. Stretched on bed,
is poor. bloated dying man, with frenEied eyes
and writing limbs 1t is not necessary to TO-.
low him in The downward course of sin and mis-.
cry He had lost nearly all, and he drank that
he might still the accusings of conscience; he
drank until he was struck with delirum tremens.
He would point his nttenuated finger towards
the door, and exclaimi "There they are, don't
you see themi Oh, keep them of, keep them
If. There, they have got me. Yes, yes, will
play one game more with you, for you have my
soul. know you have. will win it back
Thus he would rave, ever thinking he was play
ing with demons. that he might win back his
soul, which he said they had got, until death
palsed his arm and chilled his blood; when the
strife was ended, and the gambler druakard was
no note.--Am! Mess.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-12-14
A Chance for a Fine Farm.

We have at our disposal two fine farms
lying in Rockingham county. One con-
taius about 100 acres of cleared and eighty
acres of timbered land, unsurp passed in
quality in the Valley. Water in abundance;
good barn, and tolerably good dwelling -
This farm will be sold on the most favora-
bic terms. 1t is in good state of cutiva-
ton. The other farm contains about 112
acres cleared, aud % or so in timber -
The improvements are excellent In fact,
this place is the garden spot of Rockingham.
Terms on this farm, one half down, or its
equivalent; the other in one, two and three
years. BY early application to the editor
bargains may be had, as we are anxious to
dispose of both of them. The Manassa Gap
Railroad passes within three hundred yards
of the frst-named farm, and the cars will be
running by it in very short time, making
it only a few hours ride to the principal
markets Of the country. 1t is seldom such
property is offered on terms as reasonable as
this farm can be purchased
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-12-14
Light.

We are very little acquainted with Gas
arrangements Of Staunton, and consequently
cannot give any very satisfactory reason for
the outrageous negligence or carelessness
which has deprived the town Of light for a
week past. We have understood that the
rosin. from which our gas is made was suf-
fered to give out, and hence the exhaustion
Of the gasometer We are not informed as
to the exact terms Of the contract on which
tie gas is supplied, but if there can be any
justification for it, we hope the Council will
at once bring suit against the contractors for
damages, or failure 10 comply with stIpula.
tons. In the present condition of our streets
it is extremely dangerous to walk at night
without gas lights. We urge the council 10
al once enquire into the cause of the absence
of the lights, and ascertain whether or not
this great Inconvenience has been occasion
ed by unavoidable necessity, or inexcusable
negligence.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-12-14
TO business Mem.

We will remind the business men Of Vir-
glnia, and especially of the Valley, that the
Vlndicator is one Of the best advertising me-
dlums in the State, having very large and
increasing circulation in Augusta and all
the adjoining counties. including Highland,
Pocahontas, Pendleton, Bath, Rockingham,
Rockbridge, Albemarle, Nelson, Louisa. &C.
We are also prepared to execute all kinds
of job work in the neatest style and at the
shortest notice We call the attention OF
our friends to the advantages of advertising
in the Vindieater, and te eur jsbbipg ia.
eiities.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-12-14
Military.

On last Saturday week, the 1st inst. the
Augusta Guards, Capt. W. S. q. Baylor,
had their regular monthly drill The pro-
gress this company has made in the science
Of war is truly remarkable. At its organi-
cation. not man in it had any experience
in or knowledge of military tactics. Now
it is one of the best drilled volunteer COM
panies in the State, and thoroughly equip
ped with all the pharaphernalia of war, ex-
cept their knapsacks and cantecns. 1t is
their purpose speedily to supply these noces-
sary articles, and to be in full trim and pre-
paration for active service at moments
warning
On Saturday last, the 9Th, the Staunton
Artillery, Capt. j. D. Imboden, had their
regular monthly parade. After drilling for
some time on the parade grounds, Capt.
Lmboden marched his company through the
principal streets of the City. land at each cor
her, performed the necessary evolutions of f.
ring the four cannon, as though in actual
engagement. The exercises showed the pro-
fciency this company is rapidly attaining,
which like the Augusta Guards, has been
formed out Of entirely new material.
The two companies of Stanton, we VEN
ture the assertion. will compare favorably
with any in the State, and should be, as they
are, the PRIDE of our city. Certainly, the
material out OF which they are COR posed, is
second to none ia the Common wealth-all
being young, active, healthy nen-in the
very flower of manhood. If called upon, we
know they will give good account Of
| til msaIvas unnn the sttented field"