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DIED.

On Monday the 23d ult., EDWARD NJ son of
Hon. Francis and Maria Louisa Jordan, aged 6
years months aud days.
This dear boy died of snfiammatory Group. after
a sickness of legs than one week. Tender ties
have been sundered and proud hopes crushed in
the carly death OF this affectionate and promising
child. Bnt he child of the covenant, and
dying in early childhood we trust sit is well with
him." His bright and intellectuaiface is darkened
by the shadows of death his ringing laugh IN hush
cd IN the silence of the grave his little feet have
escaped the wearness OF the life pilgramage A
joyous spirit mingles with the heapealy throng and
the sleeping dust waits the resurrection mora.
II was beautiful thought of Archbishop Leigh
ton, that departed children are hut gone to bed
little eoVner as children wont. And not a few
parents who have been hereaFed of children
adopt the sentiment Of Thomas Scott, who said
when consider what dangerous world we live
IN, can almost rejoice TO think that three of my
childgeR arrived. al / fully trust at the place Of
rest, without encountering the perils and tempests
OF the passage. " K. +. 5.
On Monday the 2Sd ult., in the forty fourth year
OF his age, Mr.. HAMILTON SCOTT, at the resi-
lence of Mr.. John Scott, in Bedford Township.
The deceased was a member of The Presbyterian
Church. n e came To this county about six months
shce He was then in feeble health, and believing
snat his lite would soon close he set his house in
order, and calmly waited for the masters coming.
nc frequently remarked that he Ionged 10 be with
Chr'st hut bore With remarkable patience the suf-
s'iag which God appointed, believing that his af-
i'e'loos were designed for his good aud that when
me purpose tor which they had been sent was aG-
conpished The Savior would come according 10 his
promise and receive the sufferer TO himself
Ab intelligent tnan, an afiscfi0nate husband, a
eOod citizen, aa humble christian has entered into
[ssi' Fer him TO live uas Christ 20 die was gaiu
nay God sauctify this bereavement to the mourn
ns friends, and grant them the abundant consoIa-
'''os OF bis grace. R.F. s.
p,ja. n SchelsDnrg, on the 2Bth n!t, VIRGINIA c.
~"oAp, N the eth year Of her aye.
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mEETIMas OF TIE PEOPLE.

propose to s,llrrss the people OF Bedford
County, at the following times. and places on the
present unhappy condition oil the country.
At Clearville, in Monroe Township, ON Friday y,
Oct. 4th, 1861, at O'Clock. p. A.
At Schellsburg, III Napier Township, on Satur-
day, Oct. 9th, 1861, 1t two o'clock, p. NJ.
at Pleasantville, in ST. Clair Township. on
Saturday, October 9th, 1861, at O'Clock, P, NJ.
Men of all ages and of all parties, are invited to
attend. TIE Ladies, also, will be welcome visitors
at any of these meetings Other persons win also
be present to address the people.
JOHN CESSNA.
Sept u. 1861.
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PUBLIC SALE
OF REAL ESTATE.

BY yirtue of an order of the Orphans Court of
Bedford County the subscriber will offer at Public
Sale. on the premises. ST. Clearville. 10 st.
Clair Township. in said County. on SATURDAY,
THE 26TH DAY OF OCTOBER, NEXT, house
and lot of ground, situate in said Township. late
the nronerty OF Joseph p. Carver, decd, bounded
bv land Of DR.. $. G. Statler, George Hoeustine
and Henry Beckley, containing tour acres. The
location of this property is desirable one, making
it worth the attention OF any one wishing com
Portable home, being in sight Of the village OF ST.
Clearyille near the Bedford road. The improve
ments are A LARGE TWO STORY FRAME
HOUSE, ane frame stable; also wash house and
carpenters shop, with timber shed attached with
a good well OF water at the door, the ground being
all enclosed with post and raj fence and parity st
with choice fruit trees
TERMS Cash.
Sale to commence at 10 O'clock, A. NJ
MICHAEL WERTZ.
Sept 5, 1861. admir-.
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RUDIIORlN NOTICE.

F. D. Beegle, use In tae Court Of Common
OF Wolf q Go. Pleas Of Bedford County, No
vs.. l54, May term 1888. Yend
Fred'k Sinner. Expopas No. 50, April term
1861.
Sept. ID 1861, John P Reed, Esq, appoiated
Auditor distribute the funds in tne Sherif7s
hands raised sale of Detendluts Rel Estate by
virtue of the aboye writ.
By the Court.
The undersigned win attend to til, duties OF tbs
above appointment, at his office in Bedford, on
Monday the 2sth day Of 0ctober, A D., 1901, at
10 o'clock 4. NJ, OF said day, when and where all
parties interested can attend.
JOHN p. REED,
Oct. 4, 1851. Auditor.
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Oct. 4. 1861.
.aNDITORS AOTICE

THE undersigned appointed by the Orphans
Court, in and ior Bedford County, distribute the
assets in the hands OF Wm. Gill espie, Administrator
OF the estate OF Nichul4s kegg, deed, 20 ana
amongst credtoFs viii attend % the duties of his
appointment on ThursIay the 24th day of OstobSr,
inst, at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ, Of s4id day, his Of
flee in Bedford, aud where all parties inteTes
ted can appear if they see proper.
JOHN z. REED,
Oct. 4; 1861. Auditor.
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On the Goth Of September, in Pleasantville, by
the Rev L. D. Richman. Mr.. ROBERT NJ SMITH,
to Miss MARTHA J. McVICKER
At the residence of the brides father on the 29h
nit, by the Rev. B. II. Hunt, Mr.. JACOB H.
MILLER, to Miss ELIZABETH SHRADER. of
ST. Clair tp.
On the Gath inst, by the Rev C. f. Hoffmier,
Mr.. JONAH K0ONS, to Miss ANN ELIZA d.
BERT, both Of Colerain Tp.
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Orphans Court sale
Oh TiLUlBLE REAL BSFiTE.

I \ pursuance Of an order Of the Orphans Court
Il Of Bedford County, there will be sod at public
sale az the late NJ nsion House Of Henry Ickes,
decd, In Union Township in said County, on
Monday, the 23d day of October,
next, the following real estate, late tbe property
OF said Henry Ickes, decd, to wit:
1ne tract OF land, (being the Mansion tract)
situate in said Township Of Union. adjoining lands
Of Amos Edwards, William Berkbeitner, Adam
Ickes. the hers of John MeDonaid, decd, Conrod
Cltycomb and others-contaiBug $40 acres, I4S
percbeS, more or less of which about l20 acr-s
are claare6, thirty acres thereof being meadow al
under fence, IN good state Of cultivation, having
thereon thriving orchard Of excellent fruit. The
Improvements are two log houses, story and
a half high. double log barn and Other out build
ines. This is iiIe stock farm.
Also-a tract of land situate ON Georges Creek
10 st. Clair Township, adjoining Lands of Saml.
Clark, Amos Edwards, Jacob Stuff, Alex. Nc
perches. more or iess-of which so acres of upland
and ~ acres OF meadow, are cleared and under
fence. There is also good apple orchard on this
tract. The improvements story and half
log and frame house, deuble log barn and other
cut buildings. The land in this tract IS well COW
cred with excellent timber.
TERMS OF SALE.-0nc third of The purchase
money to remain in the hands of tbs purchaser
during the lifetime of the widow the interest to
be paid to her semi-annually, counting from the
date OF confirmation Of sale-Oue third OF the bal
the residue in two equal annual payments thereafter
without rterest--to be secured by judgment
bonds or bonds and mortgage.
HENRY ICKES,
JOSEPH ICKES,
Sept. 90 1851 Administrators.
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EXECUrOR,S Notice.

Il ETTERS festamentary on the last will aud
- testament Of Mrs. Mary Ann Buxton, late of
southampton Township, deed, having been granted
to the subscriber, residing 10 said townships police
is therefore hereby given all persons indebted 10
the estate of said deed, TO make payment ilnmedi-
ately, and those having claims viii present them
properly authenticated for settlement.
FREDERICK BUXTON,
Sept. 27, 1861. Executor.
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allegheny Male
AND
FEMALE SEMINARY.
RsainSbmrg. Bedford Co. pa.
'HAaLEs II. GERE, A. B. Prime

CHARLES II. GERE, A. B. Principal.
MISS 4. l.. BRIM, Preceptress.
MISS l.. j. BRIM Teacher on Piano Forte.
THIS Institution, under the supervision Of the
above nained persons assisted by other competent
teachers, affords full course in Mathematics
Natural Sciences, Languages, and Bellies Letters
In Music, Painting, &C., it gives extended nstruc
ton: The winter term opens Oct. 18th Students
admitted at any time
Habits Of health, system, and promptness, views,
morai, social and domestic, are here made promi
Kent objects oil education.
That the physical powers, as we'll as the mental
may be cultivated, Calisthenic exercises are neces
sary--here the students meet each day for syste-
mntie exercise.
$22 so viii pay for beard, including furnished
room room rent, fuel and tuition in common
English per term of eleven weeks. Extras, at
modei ate charges. even less than heretofore, or
the circular calls for.
Students prepared for the highest classes in
College.
For circulars, or particulars, address.
w. w. BRIM.
Dec. 81, 1860.
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lake NOTICE.

A LII persons are notified against tresspassing on
m the premises of the subscriber, either by hunt
ing, fishing stealing hickory nuts going through
my grain fields. The law viii be inforced against
all, without respect to persons, so offending
Persons can gather hickory nuts on asking leave
of the subscriber, by giving him bali that are
gathered. CHARLES Smith.
Bedford Tp., Sept. 81, 1851.
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PUBLIC SALE OF
VALUABLE REAL ESTAT
Sept. 5, 1851.

VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.
ID virtue Of an order of the Orphans Coart of
Id Bedford County, the undersigned, will Offer at
Public Sale. on the premises, in South Woodberry
Township, on
SATURDAY, 9TH OF NOVEMBER, NEXT,
the following described Real Estate. viz A tract
of land, adjoining David l.. Replogle, on the East,
David 7. Miller, on the North and West, and
Christian Evers6le, on the South, containing sixty
eight acres, more or less. There is orchard of
choice fruit and good running water upon the
properi y--also Dwelling House and Blacksmith
Shop, thereon erected.
TERMS made known on day OF sale.
DAVID T. MILLER,
Admir- of the Estate of Susannah Miller, decd.
Oct. 4, 1861
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Bedford Rail Isaad.

PROPOSALS viii be received by the President
and Directors Of the Bedford Rail Road Company,
at the office Of said company, in Bedford, on
THURSDAY, the 18th day Of Septe,nbeg inst for the
graduation and masonry Of the first twelve sections
Of said road Specifications Of the work TO be
done will be ready foE .examinAiion on the day ot
letting. JORNs r. REED
Sept, 20, 1861. See'ty,
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MANTRD.

AN experienced Workman will be given liberal
wages and constant employment. in wolen manu-
factory, if application be made immediately. One
acquainted with all branches Of the business is de
sired A married man with small family will be
preferred All letters, iuquring for further particn
lars, will reeeive proppt attention.
Address the subscriber at Bedford; Pa.
JOHN LUTZ.
Get. 4, Is6l-c
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.RnDLTORlS MOTIcE-

THE undersigned appointed by the Orphans
Court OF Bedford County, to review ani examine
the account OF Alexander McGregor, ESQ, one OF
the Executors of the last WILL &c, Of John Ham.
ners, decd, report the facts aud distribution OF
Whatever funds may be found in his hands, amongst
tn. heirs OF said deed, VIII attend 10 the duties
his appointment at hls flee IN Bedtorl on Fri
day, the 18th day of October A. D.. 1861, at 10
O'Clock, A. NJ, OF said day, when and where all
parties Interested can attend.
JOHN z. REED;
Oct. 4, 1861. Auditor
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ELECTION NOTICE.

FENHE stockholders Of the Bedford Mineral Springs
u Company, are hereby notified that the annual
election OF President aud Directors of said compa-
ny, will be held at the Bedford Springs, on Thurs
day, the tenth day OF October, next between the
hours of one and three o'clock, P M, of said day.
w. w. ANDERSON,
Sept. q. 1861 Secretary
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EXECUTOR,S NOTICE.

r ETTERS testamentary having been granted to
- the subscriber on the estate of Rachel Wig
field, late of southampton Township, decd, ali;
persons indebted to said estate notified TO make
payment Immediately, aud those having claims
against the same will present their accounts pro-
perly authenticated for settlement
NATHAN Robson,
Executor, Southampton Township.
Sept. s, 1861.
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TO the People Of Bedford
AND
ADJOINING COUNTIES.

rF7 NJ LYNCH, at Bedford Nursery, offers for
4 sale at war prices, general stock of fruit
trees, CONSISTING of all the choicest varieties of
apples pears peaches, plums, cherries, neetariues
ounce aud dwarf pear trees Of finest kinds, Law
toll Backbe Raspberry, including Bainchies
Orange, Goosbsrries that will not mildew, cherry
and dutch Currents, Strawberries finest varieties,
Crane roots Of choicest kinds, RhabaFb ana
Asparagus, also Evergreen Vines and Creepers
Roses, ffty varieties OF perpetual boomers Of ali
coIors and shades.
NV stock is remarkably thrifty aud viii he sold
for cash much lower than travelling agents are
selling at, who have to bring their stock great
EXPOSURE The above stock is raised IN Bedford
county soil and Climate, aud eau be had fresh
from the Soilv
All orders promptly attended to and trees sent
as directed 10y hack or otherswise. For further nor-
nation address few lines 70
T. NJ. LYNCH,
Oct. 4. 1851 Bedford, Penn'a.
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Gy-GoUT can be permanently cured by ''Dr.
.Leland's Anti Rheumatic Band !" See Ad-
verGsemcns OF ''Grest Cure in another col
unu.
October. 4fh. 1861
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Public Sale
Or REAL ESTATE.

ID Y virtue of an order cf the Orphans Court, of
I'D the County of Bedford, the subscriber will
expose to sale By public yendue outcry, on the
premises, on
Thursday, the 10th day of October,
A. D. 1861, the following described Real Estate,
situate in the village OF Lafayetteville in South
Woodberry Township, in said County, late the
property OF Jacob Teeter, decd, viz
Two lots of ground--one thereof now occupied
by George d. Caufmsn and having thereon erected
a two story frame house and kitchen attached and
a good frame stable. On the other there are a
blacksmith shop, number OF excellent fruit trees
and well of good wator.
TERMS-one tlira in hand at the confirmation
Of .he sale, and the balance 10 two equal annual
payments, on the first day OF Nov 1862 aud 1853.
Sale to commences at 10 O'Clock, A. "a.
ALEXANDER H0LSINGER,
Executor of Jacob Teeter, decd.
Sept. 20, 1861.
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!! EMPLOYMENT !
AGENTS WANTED,

WE viii pay from S25 TO IS per month, and oil
expenses, to active Agents, or give a commission
Particulars sent free. Address ERIE SEWING Ma
CHINE CoMPASY, r. JAMES, General Agent, Mi
Ian, Ohio.
Aug. 6, ls61.-zz
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AUDITOR.S 8 NOTICE.

HUDUOR'S NOTICE
Commonwealth of Penn'a In tho Court OF
use o. Charlotte Steckman, Common Pleas of
David Steekman Beifcrd County, No.
vs.. SO Feb term 1861,
Job O'Neal. Vend. ExponAs No
4, Sept. term 1861.
And now Sept. &, 1861, John P Reed, Esq, ap
pointed Auditor TO distribute the funds in tbs han is
of the Sheriff, raised on ssle Of defendants real
estate by virtue of the above writ.
BY the Court
The undersigned viii attend to the duties OF the
above appointment at his Office, in Bedford on
"Wednesday, the % day of October, a. d.. 1861 j,
at 10 O'Clock, a. 81, when and where all parties
interested can attend. JOHN p. REED,
Oct. 4, 1861. Auditor
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PUBLIC SILE
Oh REAL ENIilR.

1Y virtue OF an order Of the Orphans Cont OF
- Bedford County, there win be sold on the
premises, on Saturday I'd day of November, next,
at one O'Clock Of said day, the following Real
Estate, late the property Of Benz min Wigfeld.
decd.
One tract of land situate in southampton Town
ship, Bedford County, adjoining laLds of Philip
Clingman. John Moss and William Wigfeld and
pine and other timber, containing I4o acres more
or less.
One other tract Of land in same township; Ad-
Joining lands of Philip Clingman. John Wigfeld
and others, containing 29 acres, nnimproved
Attendance will be given and terms N Ade known
on day Of sale by
Adm'r of BENZ. WIGFIELD, decd
Oct. 4, 1861.
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TSTSH IA large stock of Msckarel and Herring
1 Just geceiyed, and 70 SAILS chaar at = "a
Shoemaker &c Co.'S. cheap store,
June 20, 1890.
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EsXTRA Family Flour, Cornf Meal and Rye
Ia Chop, for sale at FaEqubar'sAew Grocery
Aug. 9. 1851.
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PUBLIC SfLE OF
IlLLlBLR REiIl ESTllE.

, Bedford County, the undersigned, VIII offer
the whole of tie real estate OF
DANIEL MEANS, DECD
for sale upon the premises in BlacS Valleys Mon
roe Township, on
FRIDAY, lST NOV, NEXT.
The real estate consists of two racts, viz the
Mansion tract containing about 200 acres, and
having thereon erected Saw Mill and Barn, (d@el-
ling house having been burnt) THIS uatt con-
tains an excellent trdeT polrer. The head and tail
race . re already dug. There is no better locality
for n Niu or Tan ard. Both are in demand and
much needed in the neighborhood. An abundance
Of Dark is close by aud cheap. This property IS
not more than or miles from the present termi-
nus of the Broadtop Railroad now nnder contract
and soon To be completed.
The road is sold ridge road leading from the
rail road To the premises. Fhe land is good for
farming purposes. But for either Of the purposes
suqgested-a Mill or Tan Yari-there is a rare op-
poitunty presented for a profitable Investment
The other tract il mountain tract, adjoining
the ehove--is well timbcred AMI in connection with
the Mansion TACT is valuable. Il contains abaut
$50 acres and has dwelling house and shop there
on erected-ahoHt 40 aetes cleared.
About one half Of the mansion tract IS Sise Cleared
and balance well tinlhered.
TERMS One third 10 hand st combination OF
sale aud balance in two eqnAl annual payments
with interest.
Administrator of Daniel Means, decd.
Oct A. 1851.
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rEyINSEL ZEPHYR an colors at DR.. Harrys :
Il Dec. n, 1860.
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sert. %, ls6l.
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g&Ittt&0 GaI&.
GO 5 w Z B S."

Hist look there Y
The speaker was one of two young men,
rio had come up to the mountains on pc
dest-an and Sketchng expedition from the
cv Of Philadelphia As he spoke, he laid his
..ld on his companions arm. The person he
addressed looked, and saw a little girl, about
ten years old, advancing in an old blackberry
path She was as brown as a berry frOm eX-
p2sure to the sun, and her feet and arms were
bare bat there was a grace about her, as she
came tripping forward, that princess might
have enyied. Just in front Of her spider had
spun his trap across the path and as the young
gan spoke, she sligtly stopped her head, and
raising her hands pushed the cobwebS aside
1t was this artless, natural movement which
completed the picture
" should like to paint her." said he who
had spoken.
"What love at first sight ?" answered his
companion, laughing 4" To think of the fast
iiiouS Clarence losing his heart to a Sunburnt
fairy Eou are eighteen, and she about ten
oh you can afford to wait"
The conversation had been carried on in
whispers. The child, still advancing, had by
/ this time come opposite to the two young men.
i % seeing them she stopped and stared curious
n vat them,a as young deer that had never been
4 tred may be supposed to stop and regard the
ts! stranger that enters the forest. Her
bright, speaking face, as she thus stood grace
fully arrested, was not less beautiful, in its way
than her 1.-THE figure.
Ny dear" said the last speaker, "would
you like to be made into picture My friend
here Is painter, and will give you a dollar if
You will let him sketch you"
The girl looked from the speaker to his
friend. Something in the latter's face seemed
10 restore the natural confidence which the
iTee-and-easy air of the other had for the mo-
uent shaken. She drew closely up to him, as
II for protection.
have read Of pictures" she said, gazing
up IN his face. " but never saw one. Is it areal
picture of me you will make 2"
Ihe artess appealing of the child went to
ine young mans heart He would as soon
cave joined in bantering her as in bantering
sister He took her hard as he replied, i
viii make as good a picture Of you as can,
"you will let me-a picture like one of these"
aua he opened his portfolio, which contained
various sketches.
Va how beautiful !" cried the child 1t
vas evident that new world had opened to
lef, She gazed breathessly at sketch after
sketch till the last had been examined, and
'nen heaved a deep sigh
Please, sir" said she timidly, at last, will
you slse me my picture when you have paint
a. No" interposed the other young man,
'nt ~, we will give you a dollar"
=, Sne turned on the speaker, let go the hand
cue cue lad been holding, and drew herself up
VITA sudden haughtiness.
90 not want your dollar" she said, with
pOud inS deIlcacy. She was turning to escape,
so.a 1uth Tue artist, recovering her hand, said
rnOG3.llaSIy no3 never mind him, my dear, will
PaIlt ~;m Two pictures, and give you one Come,
An Measured, the child took the position in
4''a'ed to her, and Clarence Harvard, for
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How TO BE NAN.-It is not by books
alone, or chiefly, that one becomes in all points
man. Study to do faithfully every duty that
comes in your way Stand to your post 81,
lently deYour the chagrins of life; love JUS.
tice control self swerve not from truth or
right be a man of rectitude, decision, consci-
entiousness one that fears and obeys God,
and exercise benevolence to all and in all
this you shall possess the only true manlness.
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STRONG MINDS IN WEAK BoDIEs.-Why is
1T mo go" with some bright Intellect ? A
strong mind 10 weak body is like superior
knife blade in a miserable handle. Its work
manship be ever so finished, its temper ever so
true, its edge ever SO keen but, for want of
means to WELD it properly, it will not cut to
much purpose. Ambitious youth, who intend
to carve out fame and fortune with their sharp
iutellects, should think of this simile, and see
to it that their bodies-the handle whereby
they are to manage that wonderful weapon,
the human mind-are kept in sound ,jointed,
firmly riVeted, perfectly cleansed condition.