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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-10-04
sHsanAs ALL RIGHT AhO GOING AHtm
Batler and Meade Partially lAatiiFe.
Reconnaissance 10 the Inner Line Of
Richmond Forts.
rrsm Sec. Stanton 80 Gen. ok.
WARRINGTON. Monday. Oct. ..

WARRINGTON. Monday. Oct J. is"4'
aejsY.Ger. DIX: A dispatch from Gen. Sheridan,
sted at Herrisopburg, Oct. J. $3.50 p. m, has been
,.eeived by this Department. 1t states:
eIbsye been to Stanton and WSynesboro' with She
ssvarv, destroyed the iron bydr,a soath River ..
Vsyr.sboro thror ing il into lie river sso'be bridge
,a,r c;lstans Creek and the sslrOsd from Stsur,oE
b waynesboro'."
Details Of future OPERATION, ere for, obvious rea-
tcfs omitted.
The following dispatch is the latest received from
Gen. Gra lt::,
( CITY POM, Oct. o->si p. IN.
Sysi Cen =. ". EslLD,; ChsfofSia5;
"Bater On tbarisht G! the james River and Meade
vsuthvos Of PETERSBURG occupy the same pOsicns -
4ss,erass.
"The.e he's been bCt very li;tle fighting to-day.
sAfsw prisoners have bsea csptnred.
oLsst evening Bs,lr cert TWO bricsdes OF Infantry
eth slitte cavalry within few fdred yards Of the
timer ne OF works ess, Of Richmond. meeting with no
nrc~ rit;op. o. g. GRANT Lieut. Gan"
No dispatches have been received for three days
eum General sherman, but vigorous measures,
Which IL is believed will be successful htvs beeI
sAkeu by him to protect his communications from
TIE Rebel raiding parties under Wheeler and Fo->
e~y,. EDWIN NJ. SrlSToS, Sec OF Wax.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-10-04
First ID. e.. CnvctTy.

fC%fs ltH3r ~ Iho ~. b. IJtotsfs
,rs; Ny attention hes been called TO 8 conmuni
e.on yopr i,sse N, 2s, u hssded 1.-THE Cattle Raid
correction" signed Ilhnolen in which tt oondno. of th
ofee4s u he 1t Di.,hc. Of Columbia Co Airy saese,
| comme1ed upon.
Ferlsg ths, ycl wand 10, knownsy jGre ony ice
colder. fighting to ,nppre,' The Rebellion 'av'
respectfully ask IN. you viii pub.h the enclosed COMMIT
n.ca!on from Col ssn- r. Spear commanding Brrasc
and the ena..rl. thereon made by Brig Ger A.. Kaut
under Whole cos.uisni ts lat d. {. Cavalry have Tough
uee FrebaY ls',. have tie honor sr TO BE- Eoar ODE
ilen. seTysrt, J.. c. Bake.
Col 1T D. 6. Cavalry, OF dessAs5 duty
| Waain2tr. y. C.. Os' L. 1854.
Hec57asrfos I'd Cara,ry B-tssJs hasfi'i DrcS. sept
| 20. 1861
| To Col. l.. C.. BAKER, Sir. I write to you on
matter In which know you foo much interested al.
though yon engaged In other. end more valuable
service 70 our Government than In the field alude 20
the great and rrcpnrbc loss astsined By your regi
mcnt In recent engagements.
| The regiment has been under my command (ss Bri
gads oonpsnder) foz long tme has participated IN
many engagements end 1t Is with pleasure that can
enf testimony TO their correct depoitment aid gallant
bearing officers and mer.
Armed and equipped they were tinforior In this re.
spect TO none In servioe) they were often placed In
dangerous and important positions where they always
signslised themselves by pronPinesa, slacrity and
thorough execution oi orders
In thyisst engagement, NJ Sycamore Church" over
powered by heavy force cy stood their ground. and
fought bravoy 20 tho last, The officers and en-.
titled 10 great praise Tor .ho.r conduct Oh the
sion.
II having been represented 10 me, By friends o! the
regiment. "tha, blame was attached 70 them In tho
cent capture" have felt Il duty and no less so than
pleasure 10 write the above. and have referred the
10 the division commando, for such remarks as he
might be pleased 10 add am. Col very respectfully.
your obt servant SAMUEL r. SrEAR
Gu nth la CAY. oomdg I'd Brigade, KautS's Div.
IiDQEs. CAV. DIV, Sept Is. lsH.
No blanc Is attached to tho regiment, at
these Headquarters .or the er,lr Of tho 10th inst.
II cannot DO expected that less than thTec Hundred
men could hold line six miles in length, attacked
simultaneously by Happtons whole force not less than
six thousand Could they lave known tho euemys
force they should not have fought at al. As 1t was
they made gallant stand and learned IRON prisoners
afcIward inflicted heavy los the euery that made
their capture a dear success 10 them.
The loss o! The cattle does not pertain TO the lst D. c.
CayalryI they had nothing to do With them. IL was
not known at these Headquarters that tho cattle were
there and the responsibility OF their loss must rest with
these who placed them In such tempting reach Of the
oaemy.
Ausrsr v. KAUrA brig Goa, Cav. DIV.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-10-04
Marine Disasters.

NiANSfk Mas. Monday, Oct. 3 lsoi.
The steamer Island Home from Nantucket,
reports Picked Up in Vineyard Sound. Capt Richard
ss,i and four Of the schooner Charlotte. lumber
ad-d from Bangor for Newport H. l.. which struck on
Pollock Rip Saturday night. filed and went 70 peces
The o.ew when rescued. on the quarter deck OF
the yssee just above the wetsr in an exhausted condi
ton.
The schooner s. X. Hart, ~ Bangor for jersey City,
before reported abandoned. drifted ashore tho sd
last. near Highland Light, Cape Cod. She will be e
total wreck, bat part VI her cargo Will De saved.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-10-04
Heavy Firing On the hight Grd Lsn Of
Peiersbura-The Entire Army n Motion
Rebel RrLsenere and DescYteIN.
wAsHIsGToS. Monday. 0ct.

WASHINGTON, Monday. 0et. ,. 1894
Passengers who Lett City Point yesterday
morning NJ 10 o'clock state that that tine ihere was
heavy firing on the rgb. and left Of Petersburg, but
very little on the front
The entire army was IN rotion, ond tho Indications
we're that a general engagement wac mcditated.
steamer had arrived witt load Of prisoners fosn
shs James River.
Forty eGsei.ers from fhe Rebel army arrived here
,h,s morning They have tsken 30 oath Of allegiance
and are On their way north.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-10-04
Attack on sseU. Ayrcs's bivsion ~ sh'
Rcbcis-71scs are Rcppss ~d with Heavy
Ios.-Gcn. 6 rcgg Attacss Wnde Hnusp
toms Cavsyry, and Drt~es thcus KSeos
with B.oss.
Hpo9a or TIE AR,y-ts TIE PorosIc,
HDoas OF TIE ARNyCs THE PorosLc,
fp.otlrr z lft1 I

-
TIE enemy attacked tho Division Of Gen
yres yesterday ming and wore eepulsed with hear
lo-s.
This was the on fighting whith took place sn.n
left yesterday. with the exception Of an ctecs q
Wade Hampton's Cavalry on Gen Gregg Cavalry o
the Vaughan road. when the Rebd' were driven basi
With good deal OF loss and captured prison
ers Our loss very slight.
The army is now strongly iatres shed. and hattie
may occur at any oment
Our loss Friday Is not yet det iltey nscertiined
but I, viii no. vary much from villa. stated IN ye<.eT
dsy's letter.
The enemy caime 20 have tafen 2 lumber Of PRISM
or, from the 9th Cur, that day re Richmond pa-
PERI boast OF victory Sheridan IL the Valley and
ssy that he retire. ting
Oar troops took como thirty prissoers yesterday.
among whom 10 d L,eltenant on Gen. DenhaD's staff.
A besvy rain storm has prevailed g! day. and pre-
vented movements TO any considerable extent
W. j. Meg.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-10-04
Arrival or tses. sinnnSrd WOunded-<'eu.
Burzbsm,s BODY Eusbeimed.
wAsniSoros. Monday. o.

WAsnINoroS. Monday. Oct. 3 lsoi.
The mail boat to-day from City Point brought
TO Washington Gen. siannard, commanding tho First
Dvifion Of tho 9Th Corps. who lost hs right arm IN
the recent engas cment. -Four 81 his ties were also
wounded. srsng them Capt. Kemp aud Lieut. Hnhbel.
Tbs body OF ten. PuTnhem, vho was killed at
Chapias Farm has been enbalmed preliminary 70 its
trAnsrGis.icu 10 Maine.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-10-04

Repntlic ard Staunop, and when my informant e the
army under orders and only waiting cT ratlona to
renew the forward movement
The dispatches Of Gen. Sheridan TO ths War De
partment furnish all other Interesting particulars as
tie capture Of forage ard army stores at Stanton
and the destruction Of t6s ensmy'a Communications.
Lot tie country rest easy about Phil Sherld0n. gs
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-10-04
Charter Election.

DRIpGEPoEr Con-. Monday. Oct. 3, 1874.
In the election for city officers to-day q large
vote was yoled The Democrats elected tho Mayor By
lo aorty and their hole ticket by l0o majority.
gain from last year Of over 200
DAyBURY. CT. Monday. Oct .. lsGf.
In the town election to-day the'Cnion ticket
WA elected BY al average majority Of us
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-10-04
popuvpv At saYvILLE, LONG IsLAND.-Easly

RosppRY AT SAYvILLE, LONG !sLAND.-Eafiy
nuonIH, o-n.ns last the house Of Mr.. CLARK Green
at 4ss t sss into ses 7's ss
cohsi'I ~. H. , hins he could find. and money 10 tho
.asns q" os sS Making his exit from the house. hs
s!noa s barn. took possession u horse and wagon
nd started the direction OF New York s dMnsa ,
ss s.ho IN company with Mr.. Raynor, started Ia
""r.u Arriving at Farmingdaie, 20 miles distant.
pah coming 70 SerrnyS Hotel one II the paIsao. en- 81.
.ssr csuStt the thief rst In the act Of tsnirg n
ter no doubt from the proceeds OF h,s sS ~
He xas haadcued and pnionea and sasy 0ss os "a.
soysrsd "Icep, nbons Ss Of the money for which sress
credit Is due 70 Mr.. smith, the Constable iSr tns a. o.
gacity and pronptness with whem sns al nv ths
up The only Glue 70 the dSs'on n ." sosS
csnuinr sLs fore part Of the foot 70 turn nwards
the Of which in the mud II the read wss fol-
loYed diytsrce VI ~ miles.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-10-04
Casualties ia tho Msvamens North az the
James River.

Oar special correspondent with Grants army
sendp tie following list Of casualties ia tho Let Div
sion. sth Corps. in the action near Poplar Spring
Church Sept. ~,
Ldgu Skates. A. 20 Me- arm. Scr T. J. Parker, q Nus.
G. nerno.ne, !. Mich, ig arm.
L. iol,ipser, y. Mich leg check.
Jo.h. Dse,tsa serg, A, 49,: McGoG A. an. Y, ihumb
Bat. Infantry, thigh IL Hst.ox y, 70 Mass. bead.
A. IL Ensh. T. Mich, thsh T. Mc(ialnn D. 81 Mas. arm.
SoY W. sshe.d A. lao Pa, hid Thomas Koe.hll % Mgss
Al. Bowling. G, HNY., thigh. shoulder
L. A. Grdn, e. 81 Pa A. sew Ser g. e. finney. r, 81 Mats
:. Blir se', A. ie Mich. shol ha,d:
Diediieh As.Lc,hsn G. CAD Hsndr'ct amy. side.
T. MoCoy, o. 50 Me-. bress.. hip.
Capt, sa..lGpsofs D, LIS Pa Ser D. r. Ysrd, Mich,
tlifh =. hand
IL Col Einnoads "a xsss, Lieut.. Oeorse Baird J. 10
leg Mich. shoulder
-, N. Hodges C, 10 Mich. ID. a. Barn, K, Mich. leg
ssd. " Perkins, x. 10 Mich.
). X ,|osss.s, Any handy Jsniiss, 7, 70 ~ NOR.
3 y r,I., 9 rs .asis sssS. ,isr.. !.s s'
! u.r,s. SIS. II MI. foe..H Coristeck ANY eye.
Ia, .sn a,..,s1 V. ilsr& o. Collins D. lle Pa leg
~ Wa.san tss Pa. isEo. Cns. jr. r. lMPa, Les
. Hoso,sn. I. ice Pe. oontanC Week, Y. AN Y, hand
,1 mra :; H. lied. z. Hsrmsnes. II, ~ NY hnnd
/. Wells, T. IS Mich, re- T. s."ss' Mn =: DIP
Sssh. F. lsa Mas: Zip A. M %s::t'' - ~ r n
Y. cenasy. IlSh 70, hsst 0ue
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-10-04
Now Rebel steamers "a Cope Race.

81. JOHNs. N. f., monday. OCT 8, I6ot.
The new steamer Caroline, nine days from
Glasgow, passed Cape Race at p m. on sunday. the
ported bound for Wilmington Via Halifax with ma.
ohinery" The Caroline Ia beautifully shaped slde'
wheel steamer Of 40 tons register, and Is very fast
The Caroline al.o reports 'hat her sister ship. the
Colonel Lamb will pass the Caps sa Tussdsy for the
sawe deatinatlOl
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-10-04

The behring's are plentiful this year, and %
,h y,tar thai usual that little more than one noSs
S.aa ~ fish makes barrel Of OIL. instsed VI @ss
ho~sLeads IS ase generally required.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-10-04
Pesersbura not Evaeuassa~Henvy Firing
Nsr,h side of the James Bivcr-nebe'
Eurisivcs Pouring into Bermuda Hun.
S.ed.
roarRrss MONROE. Oct. 2, 1894. !

YoHThrs5 MONHOE. Got. z, Itvf,
Via BALTIMORE. Monday Oct J. 1894
The mail.boat Webster from City Point has
arrived here.
The rumor that Petersburg has been eyaeaSted by the
Rebels 10 incorrect.
Heavy firing has been heerd al this morning from the
North aide of the James River but nothing important
Les been received a. 10 results.
Rebel ugitvcs Of oil classes arc pouring Into Bermuda
Hundred In every conceivable manner. Some ere
coming down the river on ras In their esgerness 70 es.
cape nom the peris ofCOniedcrscy.
Rebel otlccrs now prisoners in our hands soy that
thor think that Richmond cannot much longer Withstand
tic siegs now Ia progress.
All here are full Of hope OF success.
Our soldiers are in high spirits sz9eotinS son to
ochicve tie greatest results.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-10-04
Albany, Monday,

Albany, Monday, Oct 3 1854.
IN the Court of Appeals. Albany, Oct. g.
ls6i-Day Calendar for Tuesday. Oct. &, Nos Ia. I7a
l1a. 1880 lei, ls2 1888. 1874. lsJ and 1885,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-10-04
DESTRUCTION OF A PICKLE FACTORY IN

OBSTRUCTION OF PICKLE FACTORY IN OF
KyRs-rhe exteneve pickle factory u Wells & Pro-
vos at Yonkeis csagh. fire at hntpast eleven o'clock
Sn wy, ys stories T1 IN hight The Dire caught D
the third .toiy and In short time the entire building
wa totally destroyed The loss viii reach ore hundred
and ilty thousand dollars. The following sails. 's
mans Fund eaOO0; Mechanics 81. 5oo' Pacific.
si,asc. Massasoit. si.5oo, PeopIss Mutual $500
Harmony. s4.2so: Importer. and Traders $500; AZ
lan,ic. ai0co: Corn Exchange. $685. Yonssrs.
$500; Txcasng,, e5. 100: Firemens T.ast s2soo -.
X!sho!ns, ea.oo; Merchants. g. soOi Fulton. go,
Mechanics. sl50O; Lafayette, s3.og); 81 MTs"
g. J0n Relief o. 80: Albany City sew; nuss No.
o,s' A. 500: william .oursh City. $500 Sentrsi pSa5.
$500. Northwestern saoc. East xo Mysl ssSS;
Massssot. $500 Enterprise sao Ginb. 30. 3,
Msris. 81. goo: STANDARD 500 I"' a. s Dia
There was also nu insurance Of on INC H"enhe
ry md sly OJO on tho building.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1864-08-22
A sun Picture.

What a pity children shouldeversgxaMsup.
The other day, passi1gg through anFs8try Of
one of our public pufiIdfngs, wey av two lit
tie boys, of the ages Of ahant sig and eight,
with their arms about each Others -leks.
exchanging kiss after kiss. It was such a
pretty sight, in that noisy den of business,
that one could but stop to look. The young
err Of the children, noticing this, locked up
with such a heaven of love in his face, and
said, in explanation, ".Heis my 'brother.n
Pity they should ever grow up. thought we,
as we passed along. Pity that the world,
with its clashing interests of business, love,
and politics, should ever come between them
Pity that they should ever exchange finger
tips, or, more wretched still, ever exchange
glances. Pity that one should Sorrow, apo
grieve, and hunger, and thirst, and yearn fol
sympathy, while the other should sleep, ant
ea., anddrink, unmindful of his fate. Pity
that one with meek-folded hands should pas
into the land of silence. and no tear ofrepen
lance and affection fall upon his marble fac
from the eyes of his brother Such thing
have. been. That is why we thought, pit.
that they should ever grow up.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1864-08-22
The. Japanese Embassy in Paris.

EEA - 4- ~ -
Several Of tie Paris journals tell the following
story relating to the Interpreter of the Japanse
embassyanow in Paris /: Frantz Blackman was. q
natiyesof Holland, bit being of a rowing disposition
embafked on board a vessel Bound to Batavia to
seek his fortune. Years passed by, and nothing
being heard Of him, his friendsat last concluded
that some accident must hags Be-. alien him, and
that be. was no Logger living. His father remain
cd in HalLan eebas Esag unsuccsssfM ID Sbnssaess
he caneseo Pass Here hisyresoarcas failed him
andson writing to- friend to solicit q small loan,
he received the following letter in reply: !" send
the money you askfor, aud add to- il the photo
graphic por.raitsofth Japanese embassy You
will mark the face of one Of these stragers for heis
very image Of your Son. The father could NOT but
perceive he resemblance tho features were cer-
tain the same but the closely-shayen head and the
Oriental co'tum, greatly puzzled himssr LIE, how
eve, went TO tue courtyard of the hotel in which
the embassy v IS staying, and was so fortunate as
to arrive just as the Japanese were passing to go
out. The original Of the portrait be az once rccoz-
nlzed and called, " Is that you Exantz? In a
moment the son-ser Frautz fs FeatfyAwas-ald
;hesold man wers locked in each others arms
Theembassadofs, wno- witnes sedsthe scene, We 8
greatly move; anlold Blaknan's troubles re
now at an end, as the son is wellthy aad prosper
| ooS. -~~trS@- X as84 = L. ss rs
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1864-08-22

down on the shining lashes of the lady, as
she turned to her husband, who. had Joined
her, andlistened in absorbed establishment
to the Workman Words !" God" said she,
6 put il into my childheart to do that lit
tie. deed Of kindness, and see how very
great issthe reward he has given me-
And the setting sun poured a food of rich
purple light over the group that stood there
over the workman In his blue o~yeralls,
oyer the lady with her golden hair, and over
the proud looking gentleman at her ii la
Althonew-sn pfcture Tor o painter,
the angels who looked down ON It from
heaven saw something more than a picture
there. Chadrem'z Book.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1864-08-22
IN he Rear.

II sle Rear. {
She sat in her sigsat chamber.
With her thossatfu, earnest eyes,
And gazed threskhtne pen window,
AT the faEnt skies
Yet, shedid not aHEe the glorios
That decked TIC lyingday,
Nor the glimmeIr ggt9sthe dAnclng waves.
That igovedinF golden ray,
She aa1 the battle felds
Withits sce6sss &ofsar and feaE -
.Whereds, isaAa hsross.
Was struggling aohe aa1hsr.
Abovsher the zaphhnk fmurnufed,
Aroand herthe Asds did sing,
And all the air was Vocal
With the joyousNolics oe spring;
But they were souuss ofterror,
n Which, to her thsEephyrs bore,
The crash3of The fataaI INLET,
And the can non aeafening roar,
Her mind was stuaaaasWith the tumnlt.
Aud she seemed startled ear,
70 catch the din.etIe deadly strife,
Where Ae wastg d for her.
Half ii trust, and lislf in terror,
She sat ID tthae II igLt's glow,
And sheseeniedIto wait for something
She did not dafe a know;
50. up, with a doubt}uL anxious hope,
Tothe s~olengxgaalt She gazed, [fear
While her fair flanss1ook with a ~strugglin.
AS her pie adingg locks were raised.
Twas longing forsHess of the battle,
And dread 10 seasBpear
His "a ne on Til ri 81 the fallen,
VINO WIS f,atftiay faf h I'M, and b.r
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1864-08-22
North Carolina Mutual Insurance Company.

THIS Company has been In successful operation over
lj05sars, aud continues to take risks upon all Glasses of
property in the State, Except Steam Mills and Turpen
tine Distilleries,) upon favorable terms. Its Policies now
cover property amounting to So, S37, $40, a large portion
of which is in Country risks, and it's present capital 10
ozei Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars, in bends properly
secured.
l. The average cost of Insurance upon the plan Ct thin
| Company has been less than one third of one per cent neg
annum, on all grades OF property EMBRACED in its opera
lions.
ALI communications in reference to insuranee should be
to the Secretary postpaid.
HAaBEN s. SM1rH, sec'y
July 2, 1859. -45
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1864-08-22
Booksare the mind incarnate-the i'm
mortality of the life that a /.

RELIGION OF SovER 1GNs.-Of the 43 cover
eigns in Europe, II are Of the Luthe ran cre,d,
l1of the Roman Catholic, s of the EVANGELICAL,
q of the Calvinist, I of the Episcopal, I of the
Greek, l Of the Mohammedan.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1864-08-22
GOOD NEWS GOOD NEWS
NEW -BUuKSI Z


yehnsbas Common School Arithmetic. So SO
The Dixie Elementary. Spelling Book 90
Love andLiberty Songs $40 per fandred), rs
The above books are just from the Psess1xsz
Prinasx Gsos5sRs 90
Hills Poems, TEbgs1neo. II HIM 1 30
Maryel and Linda Is ReysA w Manguml "a
Bike Primer, Pictorial, gad Edition. 30
FIRST Dixie Reader, IbysAtrs. MooseI 10
Myrtle Leaves, thhy Rev. AWM Man gum $500
taaF The above bonks are sold at ! off to the trade.
OTHERSToCKSON HAND.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1864-08-22
The Chiid's Answer,

Little Nellie L-E-Aad lost heffather, and
her mother was poor Her temper and her
winning ways gained her many friends.-
Among these wasan excellent lady, Miss
NJ a glimpse Of Nellie's bright face,
peeplng in at thedoor, always brought a
smile Of peculiar tenderness ever Miss
Ms placid fea, uIas.
She loved to sit by the chile, softly strok-
Ing her hair, andssWhile looking thoughtfuIly
81 nto her smiling eyes would say, Poor,
poor Nelliep
WheaNealesheskEsso sahgarss
E-taAh-rr5@fse~S4axMkiy6er Trend would
caress her still more fasndly, and then say,
Poor, little Nellie. s
The child's heart seemed troubled by these
plying words, for sheAsked one day,
Why do you call me poor ? Please don't
Miss N. ImfWt poor-why, I've
got twenty-five cents md a good mother !
Rich little Nelliels aid her friend. "A
good mother I! ~Ah, h4fElong I was in learn
ing what this little onaasalready knows
"A good mother-coald and earthly treas
ure have made her so truly rich ?-CAn-
drens Friend.
SITTING CLosE.-A Ieeond mother was
introduced to her new ZONE. Earnest de-
sires to fill wisely this responsible station.
especially as regarded ts one little child
committed to her care, Inspired her heart,
and gave life to her pr5yers. He, was an
intelligent boy full ofahonght,, and love-
the new friend who s0sght his welfare. for
there was meme to soy pTjudice in his nno-
cent mind.
She was once ~spesakinlgyto him of that hap
Ply world, Where the good are gathered.-
Ha had hocne q onrc+aynnd ~ H. -
ed as the home. of his departed mother.
j, sNhat will we do when we get up there .
said the sweet disciple. III shall want to be
with ma. some, and witayou some."
Then'm using a moment he seemed to
find happy,thougat AZ solution Of the
8 difficulty, ard askedwith radiant smile
! eant we all sitshse Up together q
Recorder
Thefollowing INSTANCE ofsingular optica'
Illusion recently occurred II Brussels. The
victim was a gentlenanwl being some
what troubled BY cobWeba-and spots in his
eyes, rubbed Them onnnIght with a few
. drops of beladonna. Ih4the morning thu
co5webs. were gone, butstM old outer fac,
Of the world had changedN His newspaper
: which had been placed byhis bedside, wa
oAPooso Va UyPc SOA 2Adtk# bIlat AS SO0i'
!, hardly decipher it,. Hrang the bell, ane
4 is.stout servant wencIllhad shrunk into
agreat fright and Tos..S 4ffar his Clothes
: they were the garments Is 1 child Inf. .
his own limbs had diminished in e.onort;o1
q he got intoathem. He found hi. vile an
children at the table-tbe former a .dwar
and the latter q row Of dolls. He hurried
to his physician the horses he met locke
like dogs, the dogs like rats. Every thir
was %Lil!iputian. Lotions were applied.
the victims eyes. AMI the ext day Brot
gs dignagsreturned, bringing back the cobwe
az and spots.
nd SANcrIF1ED.-Amicti5hs are among Il
y most precious blessingsSiof thesChristiar
'ss present lot patience and submission
N Gods holy will are thus brought out a
.ce strengthened, ard he is eminently glorife
gs -S----
ty The colored men will hold a nationaicc
vention in New York, commencing on
! 4th Of October. >
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