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Swans Eggs.

The itch for public office, for some place in
the gift Of public men or parties is powerful
ly developed among our adopted citizens
from the Gem of the Ocean, but in none of
them so strongly as those who were members
of the old, or Fernando Woods police. Since
the disbandment of that force, its members
have for the most part been hanging around
the public offices, boring the commissioners,
dogsing the head clerks, waylaying contrac-
tors, button-holing men of supposed influence
and in all cases most piteously begging for
another chance at the public crib-excepting
of course no less than some fat sinecure, the
chief duty required being to draw monthly
pay. One of this sort has for some days past
been prosecuting one of the prominent fore
men on the Central Park. Morning, noon
and nisht-at the Park, at the house, in the
car, round the corner, down the street, any
where, everywhere-this omnipresent beggar
appeared. Any place would suit-but the
easier the better. He had beer policeman
under the burly Matsell and the single-eyed
Fernando, and had a right to be leech up
on the people all his life. Our foreman (the
coloneD evaded him, put him off, refused,
lodged, denied, and-we are grieved to say
broke one of the rules of the Park all to
pieces by heartily cursing the intolerable
bore. 1t was of no avail. A man who pre-
fers begging for paltry menial places, when
he can earn an honest and independent liv-
ing, is seldom insulted and never driven off.
Finally, in entire despair, the colonel under
took his cause-fer the persistent bore
followed him even into his bathing-room.
WELL said the colonel i don't know but
there is one Office you might get if you would
keep perfectly still, but you won't hold your
tongue
'Yis, sure an l will. Divil word will
they git from me at all
Mind now, if you breathe whisper, there
will be five hundred after the place.
oh, never fear, sur. If you PLACE what is
! it?'
We'll, you know the swans that came from
Hamburg ~
is it them big birds wild the long, crooked
necks p
Yes. You know some of them died, and
now the others are laying eggs. The police
carefully secure the eggs and they are soon
to be hatched. Do YOU know how they hatch
then p
They puts them under the ould bird, sir
No indeed Swansn ever hatch their own
eggs. In Hamburg they build soft, warm
nests in the bottom of box chairs, put in the
eggs, take the old soldiers of the army who
are superannuated, set them over the eggs,
give them plenty Of tobacco, little schnapps
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Political.
.EsOp OutdOne.

BY the following fables it will be seen that
old Esop is still around, and takes an inter-
est in American politics
A FABLE Three armed travellers were
passing along in the desert, at some distance
from each other, and apparently having no
communication together. One from his
head-sear seemed Parsee, the second was
evidently Jew, while The third showed all
the marks of a European. Suddenly mon
strous serpent was seen, not very far of, ad-
yancing furously towards them. All were
Mortified and the Parsee and Jew, glancing
at the costume of one another and Of the
third traveller, seemed about making off in
different directions. "Come, come" cried the
European, "this will never do. If you fly
thus he will overtake US, one after another,
and when he has destroyed US all, will return
and devour US at his leisure. Let US unite
our forces, forgetting differences now at least
of no consequence, in the common danger.
VIII iie at uiui, dS Iie CoueS "iluiu Soou
gunshot YOU can then fall upon him with
sword and spear |, too, will help with the
butt of my musket, and he will fall an easy
prey" BY this concentrated action the three
saved their lives.-Boston Courier.
ANOTHER FABLE-The Goddess of Liberty
was iourneying over desert and was way
laid bv three ruffians. One from his head.
gear seemed Parsee, the second was evi.
dently wandering Jew, while the third ap-
peared like an exiled squatter sovereign. 1t
was the intention of these men to overcome
and bind her, and then to sell her into slave.
ry and divide the spoils. But after they had
partially succeeded in their vile purposes
they quarreled among themselves, and while
they were in hot dispute as to the respective
share each WAS to receive, they were boldly
attacked bv an honest American laborer who
chanced to pass that way with his ak on his
shoulder, and seeing the Goddess of Liberty
bound and bleeding. rushed upon and slew
the ruffans and released her from her bonds.
As a reward for his vaior she made him
President over her republic of the United
States of America, and all that land was fill
ed with praises of his justice and honesty
Bost"n .iuds
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HumOr> of fPOlitics--Stephen and his AnX.
iOuS Mother.

Stephen was anxious to see his mother
His mother was anxious to see Stephen. The
du,iful boy advertised it in the public prints
that he was on his way to see his mother
He started from the city of New York to WIS.,
it his mother, who resides in the WesserR
section of New York State. He naturally
came to New Haven, Guilford and Hartford
on his way, and at the latter place he was
BETRAYED into speech. Still bent on the
maternal pilgrimage he goes toward Boston.
attracted by relative of his wife. 1t was a
case of relative attraction. On his way, at
Worcester, some Judas betrayed him into
speech. At Boston, betrayed again. Now,
however, he started towards his mother. At
Albany, seeking to pass through there as a
private man, astonished at the magnificent
demonstration.the unexpected reception (ike
the one at HsrtfordJ he was betrayed into
speech, in which he declared he was on his
way to see his mother. From here the pill.
grim son reaches Saratoga. Here he lays a.
side politics, thinks of his long unseen moth
er whom he is about to visit, and sinks into
the genial pleasures of the place.
Previous to this, We ought to mention, he
was betrayed into aspeech. Fullot thoughts
of his mother, he starts in a northeast direc.
ton and lands at Rutland, the home of his
youth. Owing to the uholly unexpected ar
rival in that place, so hallowed, &c.-he-
WELLS betrayed into speech. Full of
pent-up affection, he can no longer restrain
himself but goes to Bellows Falls. Amid
the bellowings of the populace and the sobs
Of Stephen, he is deceived, deluded, imposed
on-in fact betrayed into speech. He fees
to the North, he lands at White River juno.
ton. What a junction what conjunction,
in point of fact, was there Cutting his FL
ial stick in southeast direction, he informs
Us at Concord that he is visiting New Eng
land to look upon the grave of relative
Sad Stephen how skillfully his anxiety to
see his mother is disguised. This statement
was made in the course of some extended re-
marks which, in point of fact, BETRAYED pi-
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of the Scriptures. Owing to peculiar reg
ulation of the Lutheran church, the Swedish
people were only acquainted with small
portion of the Bible, and thus it had the
freshness of a new book. Small meetings
for prayer and reading, are almost every
where largely attended. The lowest estimate
places the number of converts, or as they are
termed in Sweden, "readers," at 600 out
of population of 3.5OO,OOO. The morality
of these persons is remarkable. Drinking
has so decreased that two-thirds of the dis
nlleries have been closed since 1886. In the
parishes bordering on Russia, where nearly
every man was guilty of smuggling, humid
reds of persons refunded the duties Of which
they had defrauded the government Many
sold their property to raise the money, while
others who could not raise the sum at once,
discharged the debt by installments. The
perplexed officers of customs laid the matter
before the King, who decided that the pro-
ceeds should be distributed among the poor.
The average number of lawsuits has decreas-
ed from $500 to three, four and six. In VII
lagos once remarkable for their prOfanity,not
an oath is heard, and the Bible and sermons
have replaced law literature to such an ex-
tent that the booksellers only keep religion.
works. The awakening has pervaded all
classes, and is extending among the nobility
and the wealthy. Instances of Sudden con-
versions" are not unfrequent, and the "diyi-
ming pulse" had been SO irresistibly felt in
the midst of secular arrangements and in the
streets as to lead the people TO fall on their
knees and cry for mercy. In other instances
persons have been compelled to refrain from
parties, overcome with emotion and peniten-
tial tears, which contrasted strangely with
their splendid dresses and jewels.
No such revival has ever before been
known 1t may be said that there is scarce
ly church or congregation there which has
not felt its power-scarcely community to
be found which has not contributed to swell
the number of those who are hoping in
Christ. An awakening SO wonderful as this
may well cause Christians there to rejoice
and take courage and to continue with an
increased faith. in their labor for the perish
ing.
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MIR. Jones' Visitor. and How He got Rid
of Her.

But two letters more thought Mr.. Jones,
late head clerk, now junior partner in the i'm
porting firm Of - & Co., No. - Broad
street, as he bent over his desk and dipped
his pen in the ink afresh. But two short
letters more,and then shall be ready to Join
Mrs. Jones in that delightful excursion, upor
which she has set her little heart But two
letters, and-as live, it IS half past three,
and the steamers mail closes at four. John.
John " No John responded. ConfounG the
felow-he has gone and left me to lock up,,
muttered Mr.. Jones. But time is precious
now' The pen flew rapidly over the paper,
until the last letter was nearly concluded
No other sound was heard in the counting
room above or III the store below, and Mr..
Jones supposed he was alone in the build
ing.
Buy book, sir q said voice at his ear.
No. said MIR. Jones, mechanically, so deeply
absorbed in his work as not to notice the
singularity of the interruption. Buy book,
sir p and this time book-'Mother Gooses
Melodies,' he observed on the title page
was thrust between his eyes and the unfn-
ished letter before him. No. said Mr..
Jones, little roughly, as he turned upon the
intruder. 1t was woman, young and hand
some, though poorly clad. you had BETTER
said the girl, with her sweetest smile. Be
sides, need the money We'll, there's q
quarter for your beauty said MIR. Jones,
gallantly, and now 60, for l am in great
hurry He took from his pocket the coin
and handed it to her. Hadn't you better
give me half dollar, sir p What p Hadn't
you better give me half dollar to buy me
some stockings ?'-(and she raised her dress
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fate. But after day or two his case was
talked over between his master and himself
and when we state the result, We afford proof
of Jim's eloquerce and the generosity and
nobleness of the masters heart. Jim's free
papers were made out, his stock of money
was considerably increased, ticket to Cliff.
ton was put into his hand ,and walking proud.
ly by the side of his late master, now protec.
tor and friend the two crossed the Mississippi
into Illinois. Here seating him in the Nor
thern train the master, with tears flowing
down his cheeks and warm pressure of the
hand, bade Jim goodbye and invoked for
him Gods blessing to speed him on his
way.
On Wednesday evening, Jim made his ap-
pearance suddenly and without warning at
Clifton, whence he had been carried off. He
was waving his free paper over his head. A
little crowd collected around him, and he re-
lated his adventures and the kindness of the
master. A gentleman harnessed horse to
take him to the farm where he had been en-
ployed, and another, with rare consideration,
rode off to warn Jim's wife of his return and
coming. 'Niggers have no feeling. 1t don't
hurt them to have their domestic life made
the plaything of white mems cupidity and
ust,' say the man-selers. The strong wo-
mans cry of JOY as she clasped her husband
in her arms her devout thanksgiving to
God that her life was not left all dark her
breaking down under the food of emotion
which the glad event aroused her sobs and
plants, interrupted only by united prayers
to the Father of black and white alike that
deep feeling that Jim displayed that delic-
ious joy ennobled by the new consciousness
of freedom and security in the possession of
wife and home-these, leaving not a dry
eye in that little crowd of lookers-on, dis
prove the SANDER. And to-day the relation
of that scene at that meeting, even in Cliff
ton, where it is thrice-told tale, brings tears
from eyes that are unused to weep.
The ladies of Clifton. moved by the rare
generosity Of Aime Pernard, united in let
ter thanking him in warm terms for what he
had done, and inviting him to pay them a
visit at his earliest convenience, that they
might in person point out to him the eviden-
ces of the good he had done. Mr.. Pernard
replied that since he had lived in Missouri,
he had held family of negroes. who had
worked with him, side by side, and had
shared with him the benefits and profits OF
their labor. He mad never sold slave, but
he had manumitted several. James ran away
from him, but he had never taken any meas
ures to reclaim him. Mr.. Pernard also said
that being convinced that James was better
off and more contented at his present home
at Clifton, he would have his emancipation
papers made out, and would bring them to
Clifton himself
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newspapers and books, and there they sit un.
til the young swans appear. For this
work, however, they select the fattest of the
men, as possessing the greatest amount of
animal heat
oh, colonel, that's just the place for me.
I'm fat ye see, weighs 2OU and III do it to
a charm
Can you write p
"A triAe, your honor.
Then write as tell you.'
TO the Hon. the Commissioners of the Cen
trail Park
GENTLEMEN The undersigned, your peti-
toner, having served for several years as a
policeman, under Mayor Wood, and feeling
entirely competent both by size and natural
Incidence, to the performance of all the du-
ties Of the situation, most respectfully solic-
its from your honorable body the appoint
ment Of hatcher of swans eggs in the Cen
trail Park. And as in duty bound, your Pc
titioner will ever pray.
Signed, -
Armed with this document, this human
hen went forth to get, previous to presenting
his petition, the endorsements of Mayor
Wood, Alderman Peck, Sheriff Kelley, and a
score of leading politicians, who according to
his account, were ready to do anything for
him. Whether he has taken his incubating
seat We cannot tell, but We venture to guess
that before the eggs are hatched, he will be
tolerably we'll cured of office begging.-N.
!. Tribune.
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Relisious 8eadiag.
The Great Revival in Sweden.

A late number of the London Quarterly
Review contains historical sketch of the re-
markable revival in Sweden, brief notices Of
which from time to time have been given,
and from which We compile the following
paragraphs
Scarce any means have been employed be-
sides the circulation of tracts and the reading
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GEO.. Nj. BARNE EY.

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DECORATIVE ITPHOLSTERER, and dealer in uphOlste
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Geo. G. IL Geo. w. CALHOUN,
ATTORNEYS & COUNSELLORS AL LA"
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.IOIIN BACON, End, a. Co,
DEALERS IN HIDES LEATHER AND OIL
c. y,,.-,ry ,,.utre Vernon I
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BRIG II A M Il CROSS NJ A n
MARBLE AND MONUMENTAL WORK,
Railroad street.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1860-11-14
Our Paper.


Vow that the great contest for the Presidency
has been decided, our attention will bc devoted
more to literary and miscellaneous subjects All
things which are of interest to the community,
and especially such as are subjects of ccnrcrss-
ton around the blazing hearthstone of honIe
shall be assiduously studied and attended to-
But most especially, We will devote our columns
to a discussion of the resources rights, duty
and destiny Of err country, the South. What
she can do, and Whist She oaght to do; what she
is and what she nil Je--thcsc are the mo Gen-
ious questions which introduce themselves un-
hidden TO our thoughts, Calmly and diNPsssion-
atcy, looking 10 the greatest good of our fellow
citizens, and adxiorss TO see onr heavoniavored
land 20 safely through the storm, we will strive
to place before the people such ideas and such
information as vii enable them to form correct
and fixed opinions as to the future action OF Mis-
sissppi The time has passed when political
prejudices should control us
The Oxford intelligencer., 1860-11-14
Our Sub-ElectOrs.

We cannot let the opportunity pass with
out placing GU record the need of praise due
to those gentlemen who have so molly borne
aloft our banner in this county: The De-
mocracy of Lafayette could have chosen no
more valiant no more jealous, no more tai
ented, no more efficient and industrious
standard-bearers than Messrs. Howry and
Lovejoy. At every precinct their blows
fell thick and heavy. On all occasions they
were ready and eager for the fray. With a
logic incontrovertible and an eloquence deep
and thrilling, they met and answered every
argument of their opponents, convincing the
judgments and swaying the hearts of those
who heard them. The result in this toun-
ty, is evidence of the glorious victories
which they achieved. The Democratic par
ty owe them debt Of gratitude which can
never be fully repaid.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1860-11-14
4 Negro Murders his Master.

On last Saturday morning, Nh. Fred. VIII
liams a wealthy planter residing near Gre
NADIA, was murdered by one ofhis negro mcn.
There was no provocation to the t,crdi,h
deed. Mr.. Williams had gone into the field,
where some Of the negroes were 1T work
chopping, when, without cause and without
warning, the negro man struck him upon the
back Of the head with his axe. Mr.. Viii
lams expired Immediately. The negro was
arrested, and carried to Grenada aud when
our informant left, about noon on Saturday,
it was thought that the citizens would hang
him on that day.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1860-11-14
The Good Old Days of Long Ago.

The good old times-all times when old are
good"
So Byron sings, and such is the verdict of the
world, and of our own hearts. Old things are
better than new. Old wines possess richness
and delicacy of favor which, to the new, no
manipulation can impart We speak of our
fathers as if they possessed the qualifications
OF a noble manhood in far greater degree than
ourselves. ldbooks become standards Of taste
and excellence. Old songs move the great deep
of the soulas new songs cannot Old loves still
maintain the first place in the heart and to them
are heart and mind forever trembling, as needle
to the pole. Talk to us of that which is, and
W, stare at you with apathy undisguiscd Paint
in glowing colors the future bright before us,
and we leap forward gladly with the uncontrolled
desire TO grasp the phantom which eludes u.s.
But touch the tingling chord of memory, and in
a moment every nerve warns and thrills, and
each feature shines with radiance which vainly
essays to tell the inward feeling of delight, a
feeling which no human language nor imagina-
ton can portray. OH give to us the good old
times of long ago, when life glowed upon us
like bright morning in May.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1860-11-14
W hat Roots il +.

We have heard it asked-What boots it who
gets the vote of the South, now that Lincoln's
election is ascertained: And We have invaria-
bly, answcrcd,-Nothing But yesterday we
saw something at Webcr's shoe shop, which has
changed orr views of the subject. We allude
to a very fine pair of boots which young gen
tlcman Of our acquaintance has just had made,
and which are to be paid for by some unlucky
chap who '"wcnt his pile" on Bell The heels
each had halrdollar piece on the bottom. We
would not cry if some clever fellow would boot
us in The same way.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1860-11-14
"a Wicked Day. and not HOLY Day.,

BY the election of Lincoln, the citizens of the
United States have been cheated of all their
dc'rb5ught and cherished privileges Negroes,
who are not citizens of the United States, have
been allowed TO choose Our President Negroes
have been allowed to subvcrt our Constitution
"A wicked day and not holy day." was that on
which this wrong was perpetrated. A black
mark will be around it when the historian shall
write oft. twill be styled the day on which
blind fanaticism locked the wheels of the freest
government on earth-the day on which the
lofty crest of nation was hunblcd to the dust,
and all its high aims lowered to the mean ambi-
ton of giving the black man a white skin" The
South will never consent to be part of govern
ment in which the negro is allowed to vote-in
which the thick-skulled African is allowed to
place rulers over her
The Oxford intelligencer., 1860-11-14
The Weather.

The weather.
TINS, for three days past, has been maguif-
cent Monday, especially, was "a day Of days"
and should DO ever glorious in the annals of an.
tumnal splendor. The heavens looked down
upon the earth with a quiet serenity that sccin-
ed like the expression breathing from angelic
features, Of a joy too deep for utterance. Ever
and anon soft 5reezc gently stirred the rnsset
foliage Ike happy memory revisiting the heart
Of Age The clouds Of gOssamcr, scarcely WISH
bic, at times, against the deep blue of the iiIma-
mcnt, and floating with such a tranquil motion
through ethereal space, suggested TO us that
'thc shining ones" keeping their guardian
watch in the upper air, were thus revealing per-
haps, their pinions to our gaze. The radiant
sunlight, bathing and sleeping all things in the
flood Of its own beauty, was so attempered that
It warmed and vivified without expressing by its
autumn depths, all of the tender loneliness of
Spring that could be restored without miracle
all, indeed, save the young leaves, the burst
ing buds, the springing vcrdure and the voice
OF birds. Existence itself became, in the silent
contemplation of the scenes spread out before
hs, a calm delight, placid and spiritual enjoy
ment which we could only feel 1t was too
subtle for adequate description. Assuredy it
must have been of such day that dear old
George Herbert wrote these lines: -
''Sweet day so calm, pure, so bright,
The bridal Of the earth and sky