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New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-01-25

''There--that's your merry Christmas
she said, and then I burst right out--1
couldn't help it, and cried aud sobbea
before them oil. I was so glad; and
the little girl put her hand on my arm.
"Don't you cry" she said; but the
great tears were on her checks, too.
."And then her father slipped his
hand into his pocket, and said; must
do my share toward your merry Christ
mas ,too," and he gave me great, bright
silver dollar. And / must do mine, too
said Uncle George, and he slipped
another into my hand. ..-... .,-
"And at last they let me come home,
and the servant came with me, because
I couldn't bring all the things alone; and
the little girl and her mamma walked
over with me to the door, and the lady
said, You must come over aud play
with Ella sometimes. You are such q
good, well-behaved little girl; and l
shall call your mother next week,
and I shall pay her better than they do
at the stores, too; here is bottle Of
syrup for her cough G. aaa -.stat. .
! n couldn't speak for minute, when
i burst into the room here with su my
.prsssnts. Masnue put her vork down
she was so struck with wonder. and she
hasn't touched it again to day; for
havn't I got two silver dollars, and q
basket of good things? g0
"The girl came in with me, and told
mamma who sent the presents; and
when she went out, mamma cried too,--
I kept saying: We've got a merry
Christmas too, mamma, Yes, and God
sent it, my dear child, she said. r-,
"And I know it was He who put it
into the hearts Of the people in the
brown stone house to thine of me this
morning, and to do all this good; and to-
night, when 1 kneel down by the bed
side. and say my prayers, shall say
at the end: Oh, God, I have had mer-
ry Christmas; and because it was thy
gift t, l thank Thee for it, .'~'
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-01-25
Examining 4 Witness.

Ever, body knows Mr.. r., the rather
successful criminal lawyer of Philadel-
phia, says the Mercury, and the pecu.
liar tact with which he usually succeeds
in elicit,ng the truth from witness
He, once in q while, however, meets
with queer customer, with whom he
can do nothing whatever. I3 hy.l1
Such one turned up before . CON-
hitting magistrate on Thursday last
A Mr.. Doyle was complained Of for
keeping 6 disorderly house in shidien
St. The complainant engaged Mr.. R.
to attend to his case and pat Mr.. Doyle
through coarse of sprouts. The first
witness examined was Cornelius O'Neil
We give his examination by Mr.. R.
DO you know the defendant, Doyles
'Niver a man better"
what kind Of house does he keep.'
"A brick house. 's+.' 10 i....
i don't mean that; what are its pc
culritiesp u} e. e.asg,.s. ..It .t
Two stories, with . back kitchen
that joins on to McGarry's fence
You still misunderstood me; l wish
to know the reputation Of the house,
Is it good or bad?' " '' -...-''' ..
Bad entirely a""l To- h-,a aa
Mr.. r. called the attention Of tht
Court to this answer, and desired the
magistrate to take . note. The mngis
trate did so. ,rng a.. rag
What do you mean when you say
the reputation of this h house is baa!'
That it has the divil's own chimney,
and a roof that leaks like a sleve.'
you still misunderstood me Mr.. 0
Neil. Let US try again. What sort OF
people visit the house? .sl
Men and women, principally; a
leas that's the only kind 1 ever Ae'
| there.' Eitt --.# t.@ '1 G.s
We'll, what kind of women are they?
Female women, as nearly as coult
judge* Isl 'ha.t.'t ie aDas,e.a +.
Well, what is their character2'
Only one of them has the articleT
The Court will please note that
Only one Of the females has . eharac
ter. And which one is that2' 1l l.e.
"A young lady, BY the name Of Brid
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-01-25
Dotttq.
LINES ON A SKELETON.

This poem appeared in the London Morn
ing Chronicle, just forty years age. A re
ward of fifty guineas failed to bring out it
authorship, nor is it yet known. .f lisa.
Behold this ruin! Twas skull, G
Once ofetherial spirit fall, va.. ,Hf
This narrow cell was Life's retreat,
This space was Thoughts mysterious seat,
What beauteous visions filed this spot
What dreams Of pleasure, long forgot, .
Nor Hope, ner Love, nor Joy, nor fear;
Have left one trace of record here.
Beneath this smouldering canopy
Once dwelt the bright and busy eye;
But, start not at tho dismal void
Ifsocial Love that eye employed;
lfwith no lawless fires they cleaned,
But through the dews Of kindness beamed,
That eye shall be forever bright
When stars and suns are sunk in night.
Within that hollow cavern hung
The ready, svift and tuesfsl tongue.
# Falseboods honey il disdained- n rtf
And whore il could not praise, Was chained
1fboid il virtues Gauss Il Spoke,, 9i!Ft
Yet gentle Concord never broke; s. u'EGr
This silent Tongue shall plead for thee, .
When time unveils Eternity.
Say, did these fingers delve the mine?
Or with its envied rubies shine!
To hew the rock; OF " ear the gem, ..
Can little now avail to them.
But if the page of truth they sought,
Or comfort to the msurner brought, "'
These hands . richer need shall claim,
Than all that waits on Wealth and Fame.
Avails it whether bare or shod ..
These feet the path Of duty trod!
Iffrom the bowers Of Ease they fed,
To seek Afiction's humble shed; #f
If fGrandeur's guilty bribe they spurned,
And home to virtues cot returned,
Those feet withiaugel's wings shall Wis,
And tread the palace Of the sky.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-01-25

get McShane.'
She, you think, has a chsracter9'
Think, I know it. I saw it On
Monday. .- ...........4 ..4.,.. b..
Saw what?' .s.
'Her character. 1t was written BY
Father Daley, with gold pen.'
You still persist in misunderstand.
ing me. Let me try once more. Have
you ever seen women Of the town q
Doyle'ss ,s.. .#r 'E..au
No. sir, not of the town, but , raft
of them from the country .........
by women Of the town, Mr., ONeil,
I mean common vici Gus women ..
what do ye sayV 'a!'"
4 say bad women. Have you ever
seen such women drinking and dancing
at Doyle's?' .-aua .e sa..... ...
'Ah musha, listen to that. An is
the likes Of Doyle that would allow such
people to misuse his shop. By the pow
ers Of Cromwell, if his boy Mick was
here, but he'd twist yer nose till 70
could use it for gimlet' .E ..3
sBut-- sn .....r's.l.. s......
'Arrah, 60 away wid you, you black
Iggard-to say that of a dacint man.
IF it were not for molestin the ooArt I'd
peel nay cot sad nske ! hoandsr q -
in less time tAaa = 'leAksy ssall ~ :
thistle nj 5-Er7 - hna ii W0a
Here Mr.. O'Neil became 90 excited,
that Mr.. K. told him that he could
stand aside to make rosm for the next
witness.
The case resulted in verdict Of &C.
quittal. 't" ''. ..
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-01-25
The Brown Stone House.
q BY VIRGINIA F.. TOWNSEND.

V1NNlNlA e. xOwNSENDs
II like to stand here at my window
and look across at it, with its great,
deep windows, its high stone steps, and
the big lions ready to spring ou either
side.g o# -....s rzoesg I..a II; syal
"Ilike to watch the shadows as they
gather round, and half fold the front
way from my eyes, and then to see the
servant come and light up the great
chandelier, and the whole room fash
out before me, if happen to be in time
so that the servant hasn't closed the
blinds. Ks" ~.
II ike that little girl that lives over
in the brown stone house; I like her
sweet face, with the golden curls drop
ping, like thick rain of sunbeams all
about it, What pretty soft dresses she
wears and such dainty little aprons,
and her blue eyes look so softly out Of
the flowers and laces Of her bonnet
Dear me! she's just about my age; and
I have only an old brown hood and .
calico dress, that's been washed so
many times, I can but just see where
the sprigs used to be! ...f
"This morning-not more than an
hour ago. I saw very pleasant look
ing gentleman run up the steps, and
pull the bell, and in moment the girl
came to the door in her blue merino
and she clasped her hands, and said,
with a laugh I've heard ever since, oh
Uncle George, Uncle George-merry
Christmas" -'' -.'- '--'' +'''- -' 's
''And the gentleman caught up the
little girl in his arms. "Ah, Ella, you
rogue!' he said, and kissed her and then
he set her down, and took something
out of his pocket, in a white paper, and
gave it to her; and she gave . scream
Of delight, and then tho door shut.
"How I wish l had an Uncle George
that I could run to the door and wish
merry Christmas" and have him
take me up in his arms, and kiss me
like that. I don't care 80 much for the
beautiful clothes, and the great warm
rooms, though these must be very de-
ightful such cold morning as this;
I should like to have somebody take
me up, and love me-why the tears are
coming don't know as I was crying'
! Sometimes the little girl comes and
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-01-25
HARNESS SHOP.
BASS & GRANT.

Storage, Forwarding and Com mission Mer-
ehants-Deslers in Agricultural Imple-
ments and Seeds-Gencral Agents for the
sale of Rickford & Huffman's Grain Drills,
Pitts Threshing Machines and Childs Pat
ent Tanning Mills-All kinds Of freight re
ceived and forwarded, Produce stored and
shipped on reasonable terms. f. ...
Warehouse fronting Public Square and
Levee, McGregor Iowa, Nov. 18th 1860.
l666m)
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-01-25
cLENlGER kNrTCHELL.

CLEN06H AIICHELL.
Vholesals and Retail Druggists and Apothe-
carries. Dealers in Drugs, Medicines, Chem'-
Gals Pcrfumeries Toys, and Yankee Notions,
Burning Fluid and Lamps, Paints, Ols,
Brushes Sash, Glass and putty, Kerosene
oil and Lamps, Of every style. Choice fami-
" Groceries and Seeds Of all kinds. Books
and Stationary, Bird Cages: and Fixtures.
Agents for al Patont Medicines, County
Agents for the sale Of pure Liquors.
J. ]. Clemmer [n52-iyl H. B. Mitchell
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-01-25
LATHROP. HOUSE. j q
Ftaakvills, Winhssheik County, Iowa. [a1e. j
" P.LATHR0P, Proprietor.
WANTED

TO exchange fer Real Estate near New Or.
gon, . valuable farm ofl6o acres, three ana
shalt miles from Waukon, the County Seat
Of >lllamahse County Iowa, 70 acres under
,,.'.v.tion, 12o acres fenced, comfortable
house, coed we'll Of water, with stock water
aud 40 acres of timber on the premises: .
For rsrhsu'srs ss4I1s At CHS once ('oM,
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-01-25

.e,n THE subscriber respectfully informs
the citizens Of New Oregon that no
~ has established himself in the boot
and shoe business again in this place. Shop
on Main stretin the GOLD FORT" n 9 ID
R%Rspairing done on short notice. Lc
-, CASH PAID FOR HIDES.
.aes.a sa1 Ha H. G. STEWART.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-01-25

Ignorance is often the source of the
most intrepid action, and the most i'm.
plicit faith, since there ore none 10 fear
less as those who have not light enough
to see their danger and none 10 conf
dent as they who have not sufficient
knowledge to discover their own errors.
A Young lady lately asked a gentle
man the meaning of the word surrogate
and the gentlenan explained it to her
as o gate through which parties have
to pass to get married. Then l imag-
ine,' said the lady, that it is corruP-
ton Of sorrow- gate.' 'Yoa Aae right
MISS replied the informant, 'as woman
is an abbreyiation of woe to man.
Old anglers say that if you wish to
catch a fine fish, you must not throw
your bait directly at him. Young
ladies may take notice. h-. L.5..
A clear stream rejects all objects
that are upon its shore, bat its unsul.
lied by them; so it should be with our
hearts-they should show the effect Of
all objects and yet remain unharmsd:
The brave man wants no charms to
encourage him to his duty, and tho
good naaa scorns all WARNINGS that
would deter hiM from fulfilling it.
There Is . miscalled pride, so near
akin to sel6shness l cannot choose be-
tween. If the man 1 love refuse my
aid, l needs must think tits that when
my turn shall come 1 may expect ~
aid from him.
"Can you tell me Billy. how i
is tnat that chanticleer always
keeps his feathers so smooth and
and slick!" EMO" "Well it is
because, like many ladies, he al
| ways carries his comb" with
him. aae2 t-I ~ aaAH
Pleasure is precarious, but vir-
| tue mortal.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-01-25

A writer Of the last century quantity
observed that when the oannens ofprin-
ces began war. the cancus ofthe church
we're destroyed. 1t was, said he first
mitre that governed the world, and then
nitre; first Saint Peter, and then salt
petre, .... ....
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-01-25

D. O. PRESTON. tta,i
Ak.or,ey and counsellor at law, Vernon
Springs, Howard County, Iowa. Will at
tend promptly to all business entrusted to
his care. n"sH hza3 p. ln26-1yI
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-01-25

JOHN G. scHOONEAKER. :.
Justice Of the peace, Vernon Springs, Howard
County [eva; will give prompt attention to
collections, paying taxes and examining
xitles for non.residents. All Instruments of
writing executed with neatness and di
patch. -. ...t.a tn3l-Iy
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-01-25

It is quite natural that when woman
reigns she should storm, and she al.
ways does.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-01-25

Eagle Exchange Hotel, 5'#, =
By S. M. Cole, New Oregon, Howard county
lows. Having purchased the above hotel
and IN ie such improvements as the wants
of tho public seem to demand solicit .
share o. public patronage B. M. O..
Walkers sta ges leave this house daily for
all points east and west. .. n. c.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-01-25

Who died Of amaxeneat
Stephen when ne was stunned by them
Jew fellers. .+'.'. ~.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-01-25

A. ]. GafnSsy
opposite the Po,todice, New Oregon
Iowa. All collections promptly attended,
to. lZJl
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-01-25
PEENSYLVdNIAHOUSE

---- ENNSYLVANIAHOU ~ "
Main street, Nc Gregor, Iowa.
This we'll known house il we'll supplied with
every thing necessary for the comfort of tn
travelling public. .... ..-.. "a. .....-,.
Good accommodations for teams and care.
ful ostlers engaged: In 1871 ~.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-01-25

The most patient man tAat essr
breathed, cursed the day he Was born
aud the mcekest man murdered IN
Egyptian.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-01-25

Flowers are the alphabet Of angels
where-with they write on hills and
plains the mysterious truth,
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-01-25
WANTED

a"' WANTED. ..... =. D..
4 7 tho store of Munson & Pierce, butter,
"A eggs, tallow, lard, pork, wheat and green
ana dry hides for which tho h'ghess pr'cs
will bs paid. n-Iy
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-01-25

8. Herriek, ..... ..sFs ...-t .a
Dealer in dry goods, groceries, clothing, leath-
or, shoemakers findings hardware, iron
j nails, glass, sash and putty, bosts and shoes
salt, fish and provisions. VII kinds of pro-
duce received in exchange for goods and
Il S'ral prices given at his Cash and Borter
Store Now Oregon. Iowa .ra.'ar. d"
A. BRAD[SH,
Dealer in stoves and hardware, iron, nails
glass; sash, wooden and jappanned ware
table and pocket cutlery, mechanics tools
agricultural implements, and builders fur
nishiug stock. Also manufacturer Of al
kinds Of copper, tin, and sheet iron ware
Particular attention paid to all kinds job
bing.
Three doors east Of the Post Office, Deco
rah, Iowa. ....f... ,... ..
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-01-25
.5 II E-iJ ,EitG
Cards,

". Z. Mead,
Attorney and counsellor at law and notary
public, New Oregon, Iowa, viii practice in
all tho courts Of the 10th judicial district.
PROMPT attention given to securing and col
lecting debts IN northern Iowa and south
era Minnesota. Good reference given when
desired. u
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-01-25
HauRh & StoNemaE

H Daugh Stonsman,
Attorneys a~d counselors at law, McGregor'
Iowa, will practice in the courts OF the loth
judicial district. Ofhce opposite M'Gregor
Hotel. a.... '.......u.. -..t.s4 ..
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-01-25

G. H. vanLeuuen, d. .... ..... a
Attorney at law. Lime Springs, Howard
county, Iowa, will promptly attend to all
leqol business entrusted to his caro-.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-01-25
A. BRAD[SH,
AZ MASONIC \A/
= NEW OREGON LODGE.~

3 A NCrENT FREE AND ACCEPTED MA
a S0Ne, meet In regular communication
at their He'll in New Drgon,e %, the FIRST
Tuesday evening On or before ths fqll Of the
moon. Travelling Brethren in good Standing
with the Fraternity are cordially invited to
attend ".
N. Pullman, w. M. US. LAWYER, Sec'y.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-01-25


wish Iknew what they were saying. -
ut seems as if it were all q dream,
and that / should wakesup and find it
was but know its real--for there
stands the basket, with the snowy
Christmas cake, and the tart pie, and
the oranges and the nuts piled round
them; and here is this pretty blue de-
laine dress, and there is new straw
bonnet trimmed with red ribbon, and
the sweetest little cap inside! af a..l B.
1T all happened like this. While I
stoed there and knew the beautiful lady
who was mamma to the little girl, and
the two fine gentlemen were talking
about me, just as well as though Icould
hear them, a servant came out of the
gate of the brown stone house, and
walked right ACROSS here, aud ~ ou4
old door. 5lf nj .1N,ra fMoh yrr
II went straight down, and opened
it, and tho woman said, the lady oppo-
site had sent over to know if the little
girl who stood at the window would
come to her few minutes. 5. d. afe.
II ran up stairs, and asked mamma;
she smoothed nv hair, and said, "Yes,'
and went over, all of tremble! -.a
"Oh, the lady was 50 good to me,
and took my hand in her soft white
ones; and said. in sweet voice: ys
my little daughter here has had 80
many presents for her r,erry Christmas
she wants to share part Of them with
youl" ay E1r4a ~ Ltaoaa .5
"And the little girl came and stood
by my side, and looked all over me,
with q kin&of serrowful look, and the
gentlemen put down their papers and
looked too. ..s. ....9 ~; ... ,.
"And the little girl brought me the
prettiest small doll, and rocking chair,
and great white sugar bird, with its
wings spread, and . paper Of sugar
plums. .au,
"They're all for youl" she said:
n tried to thank her, but something
rose up in my throat, and I could not,
I think the lady understood, for she
said: "Never mind, dear! ''''''
"And then the little girl began to
ask me all sorts of questions, such a host
of >em, what was my name. how old l
was-if I had any brothers and sisters,
and somehow my fear all went away.
and I forgot about the great, grand
rooms. I talked to her, just as I talk
to myself now, and told her how papa
had died at sea 50 long ago, and how
mamma was sick and had to take care
Of us both, by sewing hard all the time.
"And at last, when Hooked up,p the
gentleman were both listening to every
word, and SO was the lady; and she
turned to her husband, and said, in .
low voice: '''. ''''4 .''i' ''.'i' '.''
"IShe is pretty child, Henry, and
just Elias age. We mast do some
thing for her. III If aesng1 9ns
| "And then she went out Of the room
and came back with those pretty dress
es and the bonnet and = pair Of mittsns
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-01-25

A. SADLEK, ,"
"OULD announce to the public generally
" and his friends particularly, that having
purchased tho Stand and the STOCK OF
GROCERIES heretofore kept by MIX.
GEORGE ECK, that it is his purpose to keep
at all imes supply Of such articles inclu.
ding all Staple Groceries, as the demands OF
the country require. His motto Is ready pay
and mall profits preferring the nimble six
pence to tho slow shilling. Farm Produce
generally taken1n exchange for goods and
highest market prices paid. -
n share Of patronage respectfully solicited.
-, ..,..., (n62 1y)
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-01-25

BURR OAK SPRINGS HOUSE.
PRATT WALLACE Proprietor.
THIS House is situated IL miles east of
Il New Oregon, is thoroughly re-itted and
re-furnished, ard has connected with it
large and we'll finished Barn with plenty Of
rsom for teams and loads. 663m
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-01-25

stands at the window, and looks across
here. Iwonder what she thinks about
this old yellow house, with its broken
panes of glass, and its boards swinging
in the window! f...f ....
II wonder if she ever feels sorry for
the little girl who stands here, with
only her poor sick mother to love her,
and take care Of her by sewing from
early morning away into the night!
II wanted to wish mamma "merry
Christmas" this morning, but the words
went back in my throat. I looked in
to her FACET was so pale and thin
and she put her hand on her side, and
coughed. v- n 9mat' --".rt
"There! the little girl has come to
the window again; and oh! she holds
such a big doll in her hands; l can see
it's little black curls and round eyes and
red lips. Such a beauty! and she can
play with it all the time!--I do declare,
she is holding it up for me to see; and
l just bowed, to let her know I did; and
now she is calling to somebody, and
pointing over here, and her fathero o,qnfl and
mother have come, and I looked across,
and there is the gentleman too, and I
know they are all talking about me. Il I
wish Iknew what they were saying.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-01-25
NEW OR EGON PLAIND CALER

Published every Friday at tho PIaindsaler
printing rooms, Main Street, New Oregon
Howard county, Iowa. FL. MEAD propri
etor. .... .-.... ,..., p. .
ts H#9t -TEHMS.- ......'.
Single copies one year. in advance, 81 90
{" at the end Of mo. 1 70
" 8 mo. SO
"a {" l2mo. 200
In clubs Of ton, in advance, each 80
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-01-25
9. S. C.. Scott. [lS6o.l

9. S. C.. Scott. [l86o.l H. C. Scott
Scott 4 Brother,
Wholesale and retail dealers in dry goods
groceries, boots and shoes, hats and caps
Yankee notions, &C., Main street, McGre
gor, Iowa, will attend to making collec
tions. or purchases Of produce. ..... FL.
s.r HARNESS SHOP. .a
O. N. L.UND. would announce to the people
, ofHoward County, that he still continues
tho harness business in all it's branches at
the "Old Bank" Of Weiser & Filhert,
Decorah Iowa. All work warranted, and
prices reasonable. (vol2n2cm.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-01-25

J.S. LAWYER,
Fra insurance agent, No. ls6 Main street
New Oregon, Howard county, Iowa.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-01-25

Pleasure is precariops. but vir-
tue mortal.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-01-25

The brave man wants no charms to
encourage him to his duty, and the
good aaaa scorns all warnings that
would deter him from fulfilling it.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-01-25

A clear stream reflects all objects
that are upon its shore, bat its unsul.
lied by them; so it should be with our
hearts-they should show the effect Of
all objects and yet remain unharmed::
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-01-25

Old anglers say that if you wish to
catch fine fish, yot must not throw
your bait directly at him. Young
ladies' may take notice.