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The Watchword.

In one OF the great rock galleries of Glib
raltar two British sobiiers had mounted
guard, one at each end of the vast tunnel.
One was a believing man, whose soul mad
found rest upon the Rock Of Ages, the other
was seeking rest but had not found it.
il was midnight, and these soldiers, were
going their rounds, the one meditatipg on
the blood which had brought peace TO his
soul, the other darkly breeding over his
own disqpietudes and doubts. Suddenly. an
officer passes, challenges the former, and
demands the watchword. The precious
blood Of Christ" called out the startled
veteran, forgetting for q moment the pass
word Of the night, and uttering unconscious
" the thought which was ut that moment
filing his soul Next moment he corrected
himself, and the officer no doubt amazed,
passed on.
But the words he spoke, had rung through
the gallery, and entered the ears of lis tel-
low-soldier .at the other end like a message
from heaven. 1t seemed as if an angel had
spoken, or rather as il God himself had pro-
claimed the good ne8s,in that still hour
The precious blood of Christ" Yes; that
was paace His troubled soul was at rest.
That midnight voice had spoken the good
news 80 hin, and God had carried home
the message. The precious blood of Christ, "
strange but blessed watcdword, never to be
forgotten For many day and year, 1t would
be tie rejoicing of his heart.
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The Star of Bethlehem.

A traveller over the desert left his tent
one evening, alone, for the purpose Of OBJ
tanning a view of the sea, which his Arab
servant told him could be seen from little
elevation in the distance. On reaching the
point indicated. the view was truly sublime,
The sea in all its grandeur ley before him,
its restless bilogs dashing on the shore,
while the interminaole waste Of sand stretch
ed almost as far as the eye could see, save
where the lofty mountains reared their snow
covered submits to the skies.
The exceeding beauty of the scene so
captiyated him that ell else was for the time
forgotten, until the shades of evening ad-
monished him to return. But the sudden
gusts Of wind which swept over the desert,
here raising the sand in mounds, then de-
pressing the surface like the gently undu-
lating fields Of cur own land, had 30 much
changed the appearance Of the spot. that
the terrible conyiction came over b roipd
that ne was LOST. Il wandered about for
some time in vain Bearied and sad, he re-
solved TO lie down until morning should
come to his aid.
Bat as he lay thoughts Of the fierce Be-
douin, that scourge Of the desert, came
across him. Then fears of the terrible
beasts who select the darkness of the night
to seek their prey, overcame all other con-
alterations, aud he determined to make one
effort more; and what was his Joy on reach
ing one of these sandy elevations, to see toe
faint glimmering of light Gould it be
an Arab tent? no matter. at all hazards it
must be reached. But no sooner had he
descended from the epot where he stood
than the biIlowy surface hid it from bis view
Here was new dificplty-how was il to be
overcome 7 again he reached the rising
ground, and fixed on star in the direction
he sought; he followed it like the Magi of
old, till it brought what proved to be his
own tent.
Traveller to eternity in gazing on the
pleasures Of this heetng world, in thus SUI
fering its cares to engrosa so much Of your
attention, you have lost your way. Allure
ments are on every side to ensnare you, and
Satan goes about like O roaring lion seek
ing whom he may devour Arise! the
star of Bethlehem shines on thee. Follow
its guidance it shall lead thee to thy
home.
Christian, bearing the burden and heat
Of the Gay, has thy faith grown f'int2-
Dost thou see no reward for thy labors? p
Are thy prayers unanswered7 Has Christ's
service become taski Is the yoke eriev-
Gus? Or do che corruptions and deceitful-
ness of thy heart cause thee to falser .
Art thou oppressed and wearied with thine
4 earthly allotment2 Look up, The day
star beams on thee! Soon shall il guide
thee to toy Fathers bouse!
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tive, in order to insure it Of all the prOtee-
tion in his power to bestow, he no doubt
Eeelingly remembered how much himself
then needed some higher protection, ander
the shadow of whose arm might be hidden
bis own defenceless head from the fast null
tiPlying missiles of death scattered in ell
directions.
It was not long, however, before the regi-
lnent was ordered Up and forward. From
he protection and safety granted, the timid
-reature had evidently acquired confidence
ia man--as the boys are wont to say, Had
been tanned" As the regiment moved for
ward TO the front of the battle, it hoped
along, tame, seemingly, as kitten, close at
the feet Of the soldier who had bestowed
the needed protection. Wherever the regi-
uent afterwards went during all the re-
maining part of that bloody day and terri
Sic battle, the rabbit kept close beside its
new friend. When night came on, and the
vage Of battle had ceased, it finally, uumo-
I gied end quietly, hopned away 10 order %
lnd soue ous Of It's oiG familiar ba1nts.
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Peace---Blessed Peace!

We are told, in the Holy Scriptures, that
"the effectual, fervent prayer Of the right
eous man ,avaiieth much" Oar clergy and
people, have been praying for more than
year, that GOD would bless our armies and
give them victory over our enemies. This
vas well. We nave defeated the enemy, in
many pitched battles, bat the war seems
no uearer,its end than it did twelve months
ago. If fighting would end it, it would
seem that we, had fought enough.
We venture to suggest, with the utmost
respect for the reverend clergy and for the
sincerely Christian people whom we have
among us, that prayer, be made for an hon
orable peace. The sublime burden Of TIE
song of the apgels,wh announced the birth
Of the Redeemer, was son earth peace,
good will toward men," War, however just
aud necessary, is opposed, IN itseJE to truth,
aad righteousness. 1t is permitted only,
that good may be brought forth from evil,
In itSelfit is an evil TO any people, and itlia
eogaged in, only under the belief, that the
good which will flow from IT, in the end,
will more than compensate, for the evil pit
brings with it.
T56 people Of tdia State will accep. no
peace, tDat is rot honorable. They ieel
that theN are not TO blame for this war
They did not desire it, and they resorted to
al honorable means to avoid it. II was
forced upon them. They, might have avoid
ed it, if they could have turned their hands
against their Southern brethren. They
could not do that. Many of those brethren
had erred and had blindly, pursued such a
course, as to. lead to war; but they, could
not abandon Il emyto the sword of a common
government, which, instead Of executing
vengeance, on the few, should have borne
With them,in spirit Of justice and mercy.
Ga If human power, had only been touched
with small portion OF the Divine attributes
Of justice, and long suffering, how many CO.
larnities, and horrors, would have been avert
cd! But God was dethroned, and the Devil
ruled among US, and hence the evils that
now surround and confront US. L3uss& Z
One fervent, united prayer for pesce,may
avail. The Ruler of men and nations .n,qy
near, and may change the hearts, Of our
enemies. Is it, not worth the tlial2
Raleigh Standard.
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SELECTIONS.
VIII Jesus Save Me?

A short time ago, on wishing hospital,
I saw a young man in the lest stage of con-
sumption, and asked him if be was prepared
Cor death. lie looked at me with great earn
estness as spoke Of the all-sulliciency Of
resue, but ne remained silent. To days
after, on entering, he grasped my hand, and
with tears exclaimed, II an Lost! am loSt"
had much satisfaction IN directing him to
that Saviour vho came to seek and save the
Dat; and on leaving, | gave hin Come 10
jesus" The next morning, when | went
60 see him, he was taking breakfast; but 80
anxious was be for the bread Of life, that
he made the nurse remove it, that he might
listen to ne; and l will never forget his
earnest look when be said: "Will Jesus save
me? am such great sinner" Suitable
direction was given him, and the truth that
saves the soul was fully brought before him.
Next morning | observed great change
in the expression Of bis countenence, and |
asked him if he thought Jesus could save
such g sinner as be was? "He has saved
nae" was his immediate reply. He wished
to know more Of Christ, and he maintained
The beginning of his confidence steadfaSt to
Che end. One day, on speaking to him of
IS esus as the foundation, be quietly caught
toe idea, and said II see. see; I must rest
gpon tic Rock" When reminded that he
bad been great sinner, ne said he had, hut
he had found Christ great Saviour; and
The appeared to have such a view of the work
Of Christ, that the sinner was lost in the
glory Of our Saviour.
I Reader, have you ever entertained this
tGl2n question; evil Jesus sete NC fP''
death, when it stares us in the face, makes
salvation q personal matter. "Will Jesus
save me ?" Yes, if you come to Hin. He
lviH nsder.ake your case, oad ave you from
We believe. on the best evidence,
that there are many anxious souls in the
land just now. are YOU one of them p
I Well, Jesus is a, great Saviour" and He is
as free to you as to any. "COme unto ne"
is His loving call. Come unto me, all ye
that labor, and are heavy laden, and 1 will
give you rest"
Cod grant that every one Of our dear IN.
converted readers may have the Holy Spirit
TO give him such a sight and sense of his
sinful and miserable condition, that he will
cry out, in the agony of conscious wretched
ness, II am lost! I am lost" for then each
aud all would have good hope through
grace, for 1.-The Son of Man is come to seek
and TO save that which was lost.'
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Raw Hide Shoes.

a few weeks since, casually heard one
of the most intelligent planters of Georgia,
and who also plantslargely in Texas, giving
description Of this article, and believing
that the manner Of preparing them would
be useful to people who are fighting
powerful enemy without, and worse enemy
within our midst, the vile and detestable
extortiOner, procured for publication the
following statement. BALDWIN.
Capt. Clark Ovens, of Texana, Jackson
co., Texas, has company of eighty men,
now stationed at Houston, Texas, defending
the coast and city of Galveston; many of
these gallant soldiers are we'll shOd with the
raw hide shoe, which in symmetry and utility
are not behind the best shoes used in our
Southern Confederacy.
The beef hide is placed in water and
ashes, and remains there until the hair will
come off. the hide "a then soaked IN fresh
water aud rubbed until tne lye Is extracted;
il is teen soaked from As to 80 bours 10
strong salt and wafer TO prevent the hide
from ever becoming hard and horny; is
then dried in the open air, not in the sun,
end then beat with maui or malet until it
becomes Pliable as leather, it is then made
into shoes as shoe makers make other shoes;
upper part and sOles are all of this prepared
raw hide, and made by sewing or pegging
On the soles The shoes are we'll CREASED
with oil, hog lard or taIow, CREASED all over
the outside both upper and bottom parts;
this renders the shoes water proof, and in
every way as valuable as the best leather
shoes. These shoes are made with the grain
or hair side outside, and in every respect
are cheap and valuable shoe.
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POETRY
For THE CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN.
Ever to Jesus.


To whom shall go when rough pillows meet,
Aud contrary winds against my bsrque beat
When clouds veil with darkness the mariners star.
Asd the haven Of shelter is yet very far
Tossed 7oyeger, to Jesus!
To whom shall 90 wa sorrows have come,
And lonely sit ia 'once happy hqise -
When tears are my f'od by day and by night
And the deep grave divides me from all my delight
o heart bpreayed, to Jesus
To whom shall 60 when the iempter ia nigh,
Aud sgains zoe strong weapons doth skllfully ply
When the conflict wOGnding aud wasting my strength
And feel, without help, must yield me at length
Tried spirit, 60 TO Jesas
To whom shall gol The'wOrld have tried
And turn from it worn and uusatiefed,-
I'm weary, Tm weary-with grief sorely pressed
Who, who can speak comfort aud give me heart-iesf
sinner none but Jesus!
Afar from the fld aud the kind Shepherds care,
The path that 1 tread is all ruggei and bare,
O for the green pastures where sti waters flow
1 hunger and thirst To whom shall COZ
Poor wanderer back to Jesus
TO whom shall go when Joy fills my cup,
Aud nay way is oer-tr, he'd with the rain.b NV Of hope
When earth smiles below aud the heavens look bright
Aud voice would f4iu whisper, 'tbere cometh NJ
ngbtw
o then, keep c'ose to Jesus !
To whom shall I go VIII n near the dark waters
And on the steep bank my A-sh-nGture filters;
When from earhs scenes and friendship IN passini
y,
Yet SO precious is heaven wish not to Sayl
Blest spirit houe to Jesus
ANNA.
Homestead Seminary, Va Nov. 8th, 90.
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d z Rabbit Tanned.
AN INCIDENT ON TIE BATTLE FIELD OF MAIL
VERN HILL.

A fnll-grown rabbit had hid itself away
in the copse Of fence, which separated two
fields near the centre, and most exposed
portion of the battle ground. Rabbits are
wont to spend the DAY almost mOtioulesS,
end in seeming dreamy meditation. THE
one could have had but little Thought
rabbits think-when choosing its place oil
retreat at early dawn, that ere it was even
tide there would be such an unWonted and
ruthless disturbance.
Daring all the preparations for battle
made around it's lair throughout the fore
noon, itnevertheless remained quiet. Early
however, in the afternoon, when the rage
OF battle had fairly begun, and shot aid
she'll were falling thick and fast in all direc-
tons, o she'll CHANGED to burst so near Mr..
Rabbits hiding place that he evidently con
sidered it unsafe to tarry longer. So, fright
eued almost to death, out he springs into
the open field, and ran hither and thither
with the vain hope of finding a safe retreat.
Whichever way it ran, canuous were thun-
dering out their smoke and fire, regiments
of men were advancing or changing posi-
ton; horses gallopiOg here and there, shelIs
bursting, and solid shot tearing up the
ground, Sometimes it would squat down and
lie perfectly still, when some new and sudden
danger would again start it into notion
Once more it would stop and raise itself as
high as possible on its mind legs, and looE
all around for some place Of possible re-
treat.
at length that part Of the field seemed
open which lay in the direction opposite
from where the battle ragged most fercel
Thitber it accordingly ran with all its re-
naming speed. Unobserved by it, however,
a regiment was in that direction held il re-
serve, and, like WelliDgton's Waterloo, was
lying fat on the ground, in order to escape
the flying bullets. Ere the rabbit seemed
aware, It had jumped into the midst of these
mep. 1t could go no further, but presently
nestled down beside a soldier, and tried To
hide itselfuuder his arm. AS the man spread
the skirt Of his coat over the trembling fugi.
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SeIf-Examination.

Did I this morn devoutly pray
For Gods assistance through the day 7
And did read bis Sacred Word,
To make my life Herewith accord
Dill |, for any purpose, try
70 hide the truth or tell g lieP
Did l with care my temper guide,
Checking i'll humor, anger, pride 2
Was | obedient, humble, mild,
Such as becomes Christian child2
Did my lips from aught refrain,
That might fellow creature pain?
Did | with cheerful patience bear
The little ills we all must share
To all my duties through the day
Did ! q due attention pay2
And did 1 when the day was DER
Gods watchful care again implore9
10 Jesus did humbly go.
And ask him pardon 10 beStowG
To make me his own child by grace,
THAT may ever seek his face9
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$1,000 trf ~-rFrH~-Ff
Little by litlle,p an acorn said,
As 1t slowly sank in its messy bed;
81 am improving every day,
Hidden deep in the earth away"
Little by little each day it grew;
Little by little it slipped the dew;
Downward it sent out threadlike root;
Up in the air sprung a tiny shoot.
Day after day, and year after year,
Little by little, the leaves appear;
And the slender branches spread far and
wide,
Till the mighty oak is the forests pride.
"Little by little" said thoughtful boy,
"Moment by moment, III well employ,
Learning little every day,
And not spending all my time in play.
And still this rule. in my mind shall dwell.
Whatever do, will DO it well
Little by little, III learn to know
Tie treasured wisdom of long ago;
Aud one of these days perhaps we'll see
That the world will be the better for me"
And DO you not think that this simple plan
Made him wise and useful MANI
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r. A BLESSED INTIMACY "A friend once
asked Professor Franke how he maintained
50 constant peace of mind. by stirring
up my mind hundred times day, replied
FRANKIE. Wherever am, whatever am,
whatever | do, Blessed Jesus, say, have
| a share in thy redemptionl Are my sins
fOrgiyen7 Am guided by thy Spirit7 Re.
new me, strengthen me. By this constant
intercourse with Jesus, [ ENJOY serenity of
mind, and settled peace of soul.n
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MARRIAGE OF PRIEsTS-The civil tribu-
nal of Perigreux, France has decided, that
O, priest of the Roman Catholic Church, may
marry, without any penalty from the civil
law. The case was thoroughly tried, on
appeal, and the final decision is a great
blowgtO the supremacy Of POperJin France.
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Our glass runs in heaven, and we cannot
see how much or how little of the sand of
Gods patience is yet to run down; but this
is certain, when that glass is run, there is
nothing to be done for our souls.
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If God has chosen your way, depend upon
it, it is the best that could be chosen; it
may be rough, but it is right; it my be
tedious, but it is safe.
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Every event, rightly viewed, will furnish
US with matter for prayer or praise.
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CHILDRENS' COLUMN.

Little ag ~.iis.....s.
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rHG OFFiCE Us


on Main Street doors below the Exchange Bank
over the nee of the City Savings Bank, third story
Randolph journal. [volume] (Winchester, Indiana) 1862-1862, 1862-08-01
HOME TESTIMONY.

VNPARAiso. Ind, Dec. ), lS59
or z vs. Robark-Dear Dir: write
tn,s for the bcncG. OF the snilcring and At
ficted. The is 70 certify that cur daugn
ter. Aimira Frances. 10 years old. has
been ~, cted for nine years WIKI infan
mltorl Ehcuma.is,a. or Neuraig.a. she
was attended os tho most ssiiifgl phys'-
clans, Out instead OF being relicrod sts
continued % grow vorse Ill sh" became
az helpless a. an infant, her hands and
al drawn ana enlarged 20 a. %
cause hes 20 -ul'r tAe most encrcciatiIg
paine, and worn down 90 a mere skeleton.
AT length I was induced 20 Try your
Blood Purifier lut pile. and she began -
amend. ant IL nov comlortsb,. and going
q school. We believe yoar r. ncdIes .
bs tho beet ever tried.
Yours With great resne-:.
a. II. HEMPHILL.
Mr.. " HENPhlLt..
Soc advertisements MAY 81
Randolph journal. [volume] (Winchester, Indiana) 1862-1862, 1862-08-01

A are C4a &C for q Fracti-
Ca Eri-t-r.

Tito Uniau men o.! Black.
tueJ County, Ia THIS SAFE. have
rri,ed s3(Kj a money, which
lhey propose 10 doRate to an,
good. practical printer who will
bring a press to, and publish a
nlon "a er in thai County.
They Will also aid in getting up
a large subscription list, and
promise a fair Advertising and job
patronage. There 10 but one
paper published IN the County at
Present. and that is a vile seces
sion sheet. 1t is our opinion
that a Union paper would do
We'll IN that section.
Randolph journal. [volume] (Winchester, Indiana) 1862-1862, 1862-08-01

Cg John Ross Warehouse is
nearly completed. Leake &
Corwin are the Carpenters, and
they have done neat aid sub
stantial job IN this case, as tAcy
intend to do IN all others. They
are both first class worsmen, and
employ good HANDS, and the con
sequence Is, they a!ways give
satisfaction.
Randolph journal. [volume] (Winchester, Indiana) 1862-1862, 1862-08-01

Ns-The Indiana dmericaa
says that one night last week
some cowardIy secessionists set
fire to thehouse Of Judge Hughes
il Bloomington. The wood
shed, carriage house, carriage,
wagon and other valuables were
burned. With great effort the
dwelling was saved Judge Fl.
was absent from nome al the
time.
Randolph journal. [volume] (Winchester, Indiana) 1862-1862, 1862-08-01
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.

We are authorized 10 announce the
name of JOSEPH +. DUCKW of
Muncic. as a candidate tor Prosecuting
Attorney for the judicial District com
posed Of the Counties 81 Randolph, JAY.
Delaware and Blackfora.
Fellow ClrrzENs. la accordance with
my address 20 YOU, | am a Union candi.
date for Prosecuting Attorney OF the 18th
Judicial District. composed .: the Couu.
ties OF Randolph jaw. Delaware aud Black.
fort. subject 60 your decision at the Octo.
bey clection.
Respectfully,
DAVID Y. BAKER.
Randolph journal. [volume] (Winchester, Indiana) 1862-1862, 1862-08-01

Us~ln another column will be
found the card Of the Commer-
clal College recently established
at Muncie, Ind, by Prof. W: II.
Bush. The branches taught at
this institution are Single and
Double Entry Book Keeping;
Spencerian System Of Penman-
sh p, Mental and Written Arith-
metir, English Grammar, Age
bra and Elocation.
TIENs--For full course Book
Keeping and Penmanship $50;
Business course 500; 10 lessons
IN Penmanship 90; all other
bran ,hcs, per term of 2 months,
So. school in session from 9 a.
~. TO Q ?. IN. Boarding g.. to
So. per week.
Randolph journal. [volume] (Winchester, Indiana) 1862-1862, 1862-08-01

THE MONITOR,
EDITED AT
Concord, Mass, u. S. a..

s designed to fila place until now oc-
I cupied hy no Amsrican publication.
Its columns IRE Freely open 20 my sin
ccre. fearless th0uaht. on ANY sabjcct. Il
allows Tree discussion onbcth sides Of any
topic, leaving the moral 20 winnow itself
from the chat of wOrds. 10 ofcrs n brave
opinion TO day. but rescrves the right 20
OHer 4 Drawer n to- mOrrOV, even " 80
c%ontradicts itself. Us many elit0r'a 81 de-
partments are under the control ~ ono
min J, which. after h.-ring all opinions.
decides for itself IL Is not doubted that
America will support this. it, frat Week
ly Review OF Literature, Science, Art. the
Drama, Wit, Music. Poetry. Temperance,
Politics, Mechanics, Patriotism, Liberty.
aud Truth.
TERMs.-se 50 per year. tnl -
Randolph journal. [volume] (Winchester, Indiana) 1862-1862, 1862-08-01

WAsssGr5s, july 30.-Tno'e
is q report tere, thraugh contra
band sources, 20 the eicet that
large bodies of rabe. troops are
crossing JaD'eA river south The
contrlbands saY :!cs arc er4 IA
ting kishnSE.
Randolph journal. [volume] (Winchester, Indiana) 1862-1862, 1862-08-01

90 Attention is called to the
Card Of John Richardson in this
weeks JOURNAL. He has "A very
fine assortment OF Cloths, Cassi-
meres, VesttngS in fact every
thing usually kept ina first class
Merchant Tailoring establish
ment, Give nim . cali; he guar
tees satisfaction 10 all. II
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Gen Pore takes the Fold.

W.susGros, Juiy 29.-Major
Genera. jo0b Pope, accompani-
I'd by BIS staff ,his morning pro-
cecacd to TIE headgu1rters IA the
fed Before breaking up rs
ATE headquarters here, Genera.
Pope ordered TIA: 90 passes %
the lines OF he army should be
granted - Others than tlosc has.
iaE ctic...l h1t ness