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The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-06-26

WEEDS AND PLowERs.-A woman asked
her gardener why the weeds always outgrew
and covered up the flowers? "Aladam." hc
answered, "thc soil Is the mother Of weeds,
but only stepmothcr Of the flowers" Alas!
the heart is like the soil Evil thoughts are
native TO It. Pure and holy thoughts arc
cxotics. Hence We cannot expect sponta.
ncous growth Of grace but must cultivate
its germs, when planted by the Spirit. with
patient assiduity. We must uso diligently
all tho means OF grace.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-06-26

woRrH RrxENBERiso.-Dr Hall gives the
following advice In case ofscalding or burn.
ing the body, immersing the parts in cold
water gives entire relief as ins.antaneously
MS the lightning. Meanwhile get some com.
mon dry -four and apply II an inch or two
thick on tho injured part, and keep sprink-
ling on water. Do nothing else; eat Moth
ing until improvement commences. except dry
bread softened in very weak tea Of some kind.
Cures of many frightiul burnings have been
performed in this way, US wonderful as they
are painless.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-06-26

A Srox OF TIE TMEs:-Tho Washington
Star, whose editor is virginian stakeholder.
and has always heretofore managed 1t on a
pro-slavcry basis, has created sensation By
an article rejoicing that ono rcsultof Grants
triumphs will bo the recruitment Of at least
one hundred thousand negro soldiers at the
Southwest-thus dimishing by 90 much tho
strength Of the rebellion.
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pottrp.
SITTING ON THE SHORE.

TuE tide has ebbed away
No more wild dashings 'sainst the adamant rocks
Nor swayings amidst sea-weed false that mocks
The hues OF garden gayi
No laugh OF little wayelets ut their plays
No lucid pools rejecting heavens clear brow;
Both storm and calm alike are ended now.
The rocks sit gray and lone,
The shifting sand Is spread so smooth and dry,
That not a tide might ever have swept by,
Stirring it with rude moan;
Only some weedy fragments idly thrown
To rot beneath the sky. tell what has beenj
But Desolation's self has grown serene.
After the mountains rise,
And the broad estuary widens out,
All sunshine wheeling round and round about
Ssaward, a white bird dies;
A birdl Nay, seems II rather In these eyes
A spirit O'er Eternity's dim sea
Calling-"Come thou where all we glad souls DO.
o life, D silent shore,
Where We sit patient, U great sea beyond,
To which we turn with solemn hope and fond,
But sOrrOwful no mOrei
Eut little while, and then VIC too shall soar
Like white-wlng'l sea. birds In the Infinite Deepi
Till then, Thou, Father, wilt our spirits keep.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-06-26

Two years ago. (writes correspon-
'deut,) Mt the Spring Term Of the District
Court at Topeka, Kansas, Judge Rush Elmoro
presiding. a witness was called upon the
stand. After being sworn, the counsel for
the defence said to tho witness--a tall, green
snecimcn, and somewhat embarrassed:
"Now. sir, stand up and tell your story
like preacher" 4.
"No. sir!" roarcd the Judge. "nono Of
that. want you to tell tho truth !"
Just imagine the Sheriff, deputies and bal.
lifFs trying TO keep "ordcr and silence"
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-06-26
Sf(istellaneous.
Abstract Of Stamp Duties.

The following is IN abstract of the Stamp
Duties required by the law rs amended at the
late session of Congress, with some OF the
decisions OF the Commissioner:
Affidavit.
To bc used in evidence, ,O5
Agreement.
For every piece of paper on which it is
written, 10
Bond.
To indemnify Surety, so
For faithful discharge of Office, 80
Bonds other than those required in legal
proceedings, ,25
Certificates.
OF Stock in Incorporated Company, ,25
OF Intention to Marriage, 90
To Teacher. 20
Of Copy of Record, ,O5
Of deposit of money Of 500 or less, ,O2
OF sums exceeding 500, ,O5
Other certificates, ,O5
oc tl,, r,o,snroo,onk nf
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-06-26

IL is better to succeed without pro-
ccdcnt than to fail by example.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-06-26
PENSIONS & BOUNTIES.

f. W. GUPTILL,
Attorney at Ldw, Sdoo, Name.
Attorney and Solicitor for Pensions and Bounty
Claims In Army and Navy.
Prompt and vigilant attention given TO the col
lection OF demands as heretofore and all other bu-
slness incident To the legal profession.
Refers 10 Hon. John W. Fowler, President OF State
and National Law SehOol. Poughkeepsle, NY. lyi3
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Two years ago. writes a corresl

- all Notes less than $50 require one
cent Stamp. rtf
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-06-26
NATHANIEL HOBBS,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,

Ciaims on fhs Government for Bounty, Pensions,
BACK Pay and Prize Money, prosecuted az reasona
bic charses. No charge unless successful. lyl
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N. w. DAY,

Auction and Commission Merchant,
JlTOULD inform the people OF BiddefOrd, SGeo
w and vicinity, that he has taken out license TO
sell at Auction for all who may favor him with
call. Also, all kinds OF SscgHd Hand FHrHitErs
bosgAt and sold on reasonable terms. Second hand
Stoves OF all kinds on hand. Cane-Seat Chairs re-
bottOmed. Feather beds constantly on hand.
Place Of business Liberty street,
NO. Gothic Block, Biddsjord, Ne.
December ID, 1862. lsu
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And so on, adding lO cents Tor every adui-
tional 5000, or fractional part thereof.
~ A Bond or Note secured by Mortgage
requires but one Stamp for NIL the documents;
such Stamp. however, must be of the highest
rate required for either OF said instruments.
Assignments
OF Mortgages Lease or Policy Of lnsur.
anco require same Stamp as the original
document.
II Discharge Of Mortgage does not re-
quire Stamp.
Policy, Fire Insurance.
Where premium does not exceed $40, 10
Exceeding $40, ,25
II Deposit Notes to Mutual Insurance
Companies are exempt from Stamp duties.
Probate of WI,
Or Letter of Administration, where Es-
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II OcrtlncatcS VI tHc uclsuIehVne VI
Wood, Lumber. Coal, &C., weight OF Ami.
mails, or Hay and other produce, are exempt
from Stamp duties.
Writ or other original process for bc.
ginning lccal suits in any Court of
Record, 80
y Except those before a Justice of the
Peace or in behalf Of the United States or
amy State
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-06-26

Lease
For three years or less. 30
For moro than three years, 100
CThe latter includes life lease.)
Po,cer of Attorney.
To transfer Stock, Bonds or Scrip, ,25
To receive Dividends or Interest, 20
To vote by Proxy, ,lO
To sell or lease Real Estate, loo
To perform all other acts not specified. LOO
" No Stamp is required on Power of AT.
torney or any other paper relative to appli.
cation for Bountes, Arrcarages of Pay or
Pensions.
Protest.
OF Note, Draft, &C.. rs
Check, Draft or order at sight for amount
exceeding $40, ,O2
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~ PosrrRs printed at this Office.
The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1863-05-09
JOHN W. DAY.
CONyEYASCER. COLLECTOR. AND
REAL ESTATE AGENT.

OrvIcE in the Independent bailding. South
side Of Jefferson street, East Of Public Square.
Taxes paid for non-resident., and receipts re-
mitted. Business entrsstsd 70 his care will ~
seive prompt attention.
ErAtrention will not be given 10 letters Of 10.
quiFy not accompanied by Postage Stamp.
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GOO 0OO MALE or FEMALE AGENTS
OOO.UUV TO SELL LLOYD'S NEW

100000 N 10 Sell T ff HIS7b. se sET
STEEL ATE COUNTY COTORED
Map Of the United States,
Canadas, and New Brunswick.
From recently survey g completed Aug 10, 1862;
cost go 900 to engrave it and one years time
Superior to any $40 map ever made by Cotton
or Mitchell. and sells At the low price Of 50 cts
900 names are engraved on this map.
Il is not only County Map, but it is also
County and Railroad Map
Of the U s. and Csnadas combined in ono, giving
Every Railroad Station
and distance between.
Guarantee any woman OF man Three to Five
Dollars per day, and will take back all maps that
cannot be sold and refund the money.
Send tor One Dollars worth to try.
Printed instructions how 10 canvass well, fur
nished to all our agents.
Wholesale Agents for our Maps in
every State, California, Canada. England France
and cuba Gut Ia A fortune may be made with a few
1T LLOYD, No, 81 Broadway, NY.
The War Department uses our Map OF vir
ginia. Maryland and Pennsylvania, cost slO0.-
900. on which is marked Antietam Creek Sharps-
burg, Maryland flights, Viii Transport Ferry,
Rhorersville, hollands Ford, and oil Others on the
Potomac. and other places in Maryland, Virgin
ia and Pennsylvania, or money refunded.
Lloyd's Typographical Map of
Kentucky, OHIO, Indiana, and
ILLINOIS, is the only authority for Gen. Buell.
and the Wsr Department Money refunded to
any one finding an error in it. PaICE 50 cents,
From tho Tribune, Aug. q
"I.LOYDS MAP OF VIRGINIA, MARY.
LAND md PENNSYLVANIA - This Man il
very large; its Gust is but % cents, and 4 u AZ
best rAich eaa b. purchased"
l.loyd's Great Map of the Mis-
SISSlPPI RIVER From Actual Surveys BY
Cspts. Bart and VIM. Bowen, Mississippi River
Pilots. Of st. Louis, Mo-, shows every mans
plantation and owners name from st. Louis 10
the Gulf Of Mexico-l $50 miles-every sand bar,
island, town, landing, md oil places 70 miles
back from Ia. liver colar in counties and
States. Price 81 ~ sheets, 81 PICKET form, and
$3.50 on linen, with rollers. Ready Sept 20.
NAVY DEPARTnESr. WASH. Sept. II, 1881
J 7. LLOyp Sir; Send me your Map Of the
Mississippi River with price per hundred copies.
Rear Admiral Charles II. Davis. commanding tho |
Mississippi squadron, 10 authorized to purchase
- many ~ are required ior use Of ihst squadron.
GIDEON WELLEs, sec,y Of The Navy.
llo-Sw
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PERFECTION OF MECHANISM
MAGIC TIME OBSERVER,

nEING A Hux11xG AND OeEx FAcE. Oh La
Is EYs on GENrLEMAxs " ATca CONFINED,
with PArINr SELF WINDING lnfROvKMENT.
The NAVY OK ILLUsTRArrD NKws. the lead
ing pictorial paper OF the United States in Its U.s.
sue Of JAM 10th, 1863. on page lA7, voluntarily
says:
". of which the HrBBARD BRos', OF this city,
are the sole importers. 1t is called the 'MAeic
TINE OBsERvER.' and is a hunting and open face
watch combined This is one Of the pretiicst,
moet convenient. and decidedly tho best and
cheaps ct timepiece for general and reliable use
ever offered. 1t has within it and connected with
its machinery, its own winding attachment, rem
derine q key entirely unnecessary. The caset
Of The Watch are composed Of two metals, the
outer one being fine l6 carat gold. 1t has the
improved ruby action ;sver movement, aEe IL
wau....d an .ccura'e 'ii.,sciece.''
Price. .uperbiy engraved, per case OF . hail
dozen, $20i.O0. Sample Watches. in neat mo.
rocco boxes, for those proposing To buy 1t whole
sale, $35, sent by express, with bill payable on
delivery. Soldiers must remit payment in nd
vance, as We cannot collect from those in the Ar
HUBBARD BROS. 4 CO.,
SOLE IMPORTERS.
South Cor Nassau 4 John SIS New ork.
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HOWARD ASSOCIATION.
PHILADELPHIA.

A benevolent Institution established BY special
Endowment, for the relief Of the Sick and
Distressed. afflicted with viruient ami Ep,dcm
ic Diseases, and especially Tor the cure OF Di
leases OF the Sexual Organs.
M EDlCAL ADVICE given gratis, BY the
WI Acting Surgeon, 10 all who apply BY letter,
with description Ct their condition. (age, occu-
patton, habits OF life, &c.,l aud in ssses OF ex-
IRENE poverty, edic.hrs furnished free Of charge.
Valuable reports Or Spermatorrbea, and 9th.
sr Diseases OF the Sexual Organs. snd on the
New Rsmedies employed in the Dispcnszry, sen,
70 the afflicted in sealed letter envelopes. tres Of
charge. Two or three stamps for postage will
be acceptable.
Address, DR.. J. SKILLiN HOUGHTON, Ac.
ting surgeon. Howard AssUciation No. ! South
,inth street, fhilsd,Ip hia. Ps BY order Of the
director. EZRA b. HEARTWELI, Pre.'t.
~ GEO. AlRCnILD Secretary.
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AT A BARGAIN!

V'HE undenigned odeD for ale, at very lov
i figures, quarter section Of Land, besat'fs''
y situated in one Of the best portions OF kensae
roads pasu near BY il. There in no better upland
IN tho State. JOHN w. DAY,
uy-3-AsA Rel Eseats Assoe.
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Photographic Materials

10 the United States, and perhaps in the world
CATALOGUE containing lists vi all our Port.
rats, Views, Siereoscopes, ETC., sent free BY mail
on receipt Of stamp. .-,r
z. ANTHONY, SOL Broadway;
lo9-Iy near ST. Nicholas Hotel, New York.
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GREAT EASTERN ROUTE VIA
OHIO g. MISSISSIPPI
BROAD GU A GE
r AILR O A I'D

NEaking the quickest time from 81: Losi' e
NI CINCINNATI LOus...', Nashville and all
Eastern Cities! New York. - hOurs.
Pi,t,buree24 hours Boston, A hours.
Wh.eiinS. IoX hours. PhilsdeIphia. 80 hours.
Cleveland. 10 hours. Baltimore. s. hours.
Rnffa,o. ISL bour,. Washington, 37t bOuDL
louisville, lla hours. Nashville, ~ hours
From ST. Louis 10 Cincinnati WITHOUT cAANeH
o. cans. From Cincinnti to Cleveland, Fits
burg or BeIlair, without change Of cars
Baggage Checked Through.
The n. d st. Joe r. R., and Keokuk packet
tl,e North Missouri, and the Ohio Mississippi
r. RS make close and reliable connections a.
Cincinnati, without omnibus ride, with the favor
lie Roads Of the West.
The Listle Miami Collumbus Xenia, and
Cincinnati. Hamiltot Dayton Rail Roads, for
DAYTON and ColIumbus. With the Cleveland
CofIumbus and Cincinnati R.R. for Cleyel and
Buffalo L Niagara Falls. The Pi,tsburg, Collum
bus / Cincinnati, and Fort Wayne Chicago Il
RS for Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. The Cen
tai Ohio R.R.. for GAINESVILLE, wheeling and bal
timore. Marietta i Cincinnati X. H.. tor Chilli
cothe, Marietta. ParkcrsbuTg and Baltimore. and
with either Of the Foar Great Eastern Lines Tor
New York or Boston.
Passenpe r. by this route have the advantage OF
wide and spacious cars, with greater lberaiity 81
room both in seats and in aisles. than can be
snnnd nm any other Railroad in the West. cd '~-
800
comfort afforded by
Foote's Patent Ventilated Cars BY Day
And Foote q. patent ventilated sleeping cars oy
night.
Passengers from tire West by the Ohio Mss
issirri RR have the advantage over those 6y
other lines Is THE CHOICE OF SEATS AND
pERTHS. from Cineinnati, as there are no chan
ges of cars between Cincinnati and Cleveland,
Pittsburgh or b.ilsir.
Two daily ;',-ngh Express trains, tSundays tx
septei.) one irni, Sunday evening.
Obi, i Mississippi time TEN minutes faster
than ST, Loui- tine. The public are arespectfully
cautioned against bills advertising other routes
making quicker time.
Ask for tickets via Ohio / MississippiR. r.
For information, apply ~ the Office, No. Is,
directly on the corner OF Fourth and Cnssnut Sts
under Planter House, 81. LOui-.
T. LOUGH,
46 Gen'i Tickat Agent.
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CASH PURCHASERS:
5000 SACKS OF FLOUR!
200 Hogs'd N. o. Sugar, !,
2CO Bbls. Loaf Crushed and
Powdered Sugar,
100 BbIs. Clarified Sugar,
100 Boxes Havana Sugar;
200 Bis. :. II. g. NO. Molasses.
100 Bis. Plantation do
500 Bags Rio Coffee,
100 Mats Java Coffee;
1000 Kegs Assorted Nails;
500 Boxes Star Candles;
100 Boxes Mould do
100 Pks. Mackerel s. Herring
so Coils Cordage;
100 Half Bis. S. G. Soda,
100 Bxs. Babbiu's Salaratus:
900 Bxs. Yeast Powders:
300 Boxes Kaisins:
400 do Manuf'd Tobacco;
800 Boxes Soap:
100 Half Chests Tea:
1000 Bdls. Wrapping Paper:
225O,OOO Segars.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-03-21
IrgaI a66rrttsrmrnts.
SUMMONS.

CTATE OF CALIFORNIA, County Of n Dorado
, SS.-In the District Court Of the 1lth judicial
District. ...-
epth Judicial district, and the complaint filed In the
Couaty OF III Dorado, In the ONCE of the CleiR oil
said District Court in md for said County and state
The People Of the State Of California, to GEORjE
MCDONALD, alias GEORGE RUSH, Deiendani'
Greeting:
You are hereby required to appear in an action
brought against you by Martha Mcdonald, alias
Martha Rush, Plaintiff in the District Court Of the
Eleventh Judicial District, in and for the County OF
Fl Dorado and to answer the complain filed therein
on the 4th day of March A. D. 1868 within ten da!
(excusive Of the day Of seryice) after the service
on you Of this summons-if served within this Coun7
ty il served out OF this County, but within tins Ju-
dicial District within twenty days or II served out
Of said District then within forty days-or Judgment
bv default will be taken against You.
The said action Is brought tO.Nbtain decree ol-
Vorcing and dissOlving the bonds Of matrlmony
now existing between said Plaintiff and said De-
fendant, and that the said Plaintiff hare the care
and sole control and custody OF the three minor
children of Plaintiff and Defendant, namely LeIuu-
el, Isabel, and Morni and that said Plaintiff have
the right title aBd sole control and interest therein,
for herself aud children, 70 eer4akU piese or aefcC
Of land, with all the buildings thereon, situated IN
Fl Dorado County, State aforesaid, and claimed as a
homestead, described in complaint on file in Clerk s
office and you fail to appear answer the said
compiaIue noUi5 re,r,-0sya, ....--
take judgment against you for said decree an costs
according to the prayer OF said complaint.
Witness, Hon. L. f. Myres, Judge Of said District
Court Of the llth Judicial District.
- Attest my hand and the seal OF said Court,
l. in and for said County Of Fl Dorado hereto
- affixed, at Office IN the City of Placerviiie'
this the 4th day Of March. A. D ls's}.
THOMAS Il. PArTEN, Clerk.
HuNE 4 sLoss,. Atty's for PIE mar''m3
The mountain Democrat., 1863-03-21

SLAVES were introducedinto Brazil and
Peru in the sixteenth century, soon after
the conquest Of those countries by Cortcz
and Pizarro. The first negro slaves were
brought into Virginia in 1919, and the
first slave ship fitted out from the English
colonies sailed from Boston in 16i6.-
Their Importation was interdicted by law
in 1903. In 1875 Rhode Island passed
law declaring the schildren Of all slave
mothers, to be born, free. In 1880, Mas
SachusettS abolished slavery by her bill of
rights. In 1884, Connecticut barred the
introduction Of slavery, and declared all
born after the 1st of March Of that year,
to be free at the age Of twenty-six. In
1850, Pennsylvania inhibited the intro.
duct'on OF slaves, and declared all born
thcreatterof slave mothers, free. Tn 1902.
New Hampshire abolished slavery: in
1890, New York. and in 1920, New Jcr.
sey abolished it.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-03-21

The ErE OF TIE CRAB.-A creature
that-dependS upon its own exertions to
capture the active prey upon which it
feeds must necessarily be furnished with
powerful eyes, which are capable of ex-
tending the faculty of vision over a very
large field. These eyes are seen on the
front margin of the crab, placed on foot
stalks, and having peculiar nacreous
lustre on their gray-brown surfaces. On
examination with good pocket lens, the
eyes are seen to be compound-formed of
a great number of facets, each possessing
the power Of vision-all communicating
with their common optic nerve. The
delicate raised lines caused by the serried
ranks Of these compound eyes are the Or
igin Of thcpeculiar luster just mentioned.
1t will be seen, too, that the visual por-
tionS of these organs passes partially
round the footstalks, SO that when the
creature protrudes its eyes it can sec OBJ
jects on all sides with equal ease. Now,
replace the crab in the water, and watch
it as it exhibits the instinct which has
been implanted in its being by its Maker.
Advancing with the flowing tide, and ever
remaining within foot o: two of the
edge, the crab keeps its eager watch for
food, and suffers few living things to pass
without capturing them. The whole ma
ture of the animal seems to be changed
while it is seeking its prey. The timid,
fearful demcanor which it assumes when
taken at a disadvantage, wholly vanishcs,
and the ungainly crab becomes full Of life
and spirit, active and fierce as the hungry
leopard, and no less destructive among
the smaller beings that frequent the same
locality.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-03-21

The MAStER ARTIsT.-Looking up into
the heavens at the midday splendor of the
sun, or when night has unveiled the plan
etary glorieS of the universe, and man can
but exclaim, Behold these are the
works Of the Master Buildcr-thc infinite
fabric Of almighty skill-the worthy hab.
itation of omnipotcnt wisdom and power. VI
No less, when man looks out upon the
magnifccncc Of naturc-thc populous air,
and earth and sea, clothed about with
light and verdure, incense and music
will he exclaim-" Behold these are the
Innings Of the Master Artist" What
endless variety Of form, what matchlesS
combinations of color, what SUGGESTIONS
Of gay and sober beauty, feed the eye
wi1 wonder and the soul with delight :;
what sounds fill the ear with melody and
the heart with joy; what odors steal upon
the senses, bewildcring and rayishing the
spirit Of man!
When the spring came, like rcsurrcc-
tion morn, bursting the ceremcnt Of win
teFT6ringing bud and leaf, and bird-song
and seed time, and balmy air and skies
full Of tranquil glory-or the summer,
like bride, garlanted with sunshine and
blossoms, and treading the earth with a
pomp of beauty-or the autumn, like a
fruitful mother, sober and queenly, bear
ing in her lap the earth-born children of
the year, gathered from field and forest,
and tree and vine, and on her brow the
gorgeous, many -colored crown of natures
ripeneSs, how poor, TO the conscious soul,
Beemed all the power and art Of man =
What can he create so marvellous and en-.
during as the least of these manifold
works of the Master Artist? Can he
hsw column to match the kingly oak 2
Can he hikt ValSeO or temple grand as
the o'er-arching woods? Can be make
melody like the ocean, or the brooks, or
khnshin3S. or the voice Of the wind in the
pqes2 Can he tint his canvas to rival
hsbMstes Of May, the smiles Of June,
and the regal splendors of October?-
With what pigments can he match the
gold and crimson of the autumnal naples,
the blood-rcd sumach, and the scarlet
ivy?
Surely, God is the Master Artist. He
alone can mold the perfect form, and lay
the matchless color. lie alone can "hew
the beam and lay the architecture" of
temples, peerless and indeStTuctible. In
al nature he has set up standard, to-
ward which the proud art of man may
strite; bat never reach. Vain man, with
his idols, and Babels, and atheisms-as
though he had wisdom and strength TO
fashion his own gods, or create the small.
sst perfect, durable thing. Vain is man,
wherever he stands aloof from God, and
thg~worshipful study-of the Master Ar.
lists WORKS. And yet, most noble and
GQa;like, when recognizing in nature the
presehce of his Maker and Master, he
reverently aspircs, With all his powers, to
imitate the perfections of the Masters
handiwork.