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Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-02-19

To CoNsUHprIvks. The advertiser, having been
restored 10 health In few weeks by very simple
remedy, after having suffered for several years
With severe lung Affection and that dread disease,
Consuwption-is aHxious TO make known " his fell
low sufsrers the means Of cure. t
10 all who desire it, he will send q copy sf the
prescription used (free Of chargel with the direc-
tions fer preparing and using the same, which they
will find 4 sure cure for Consumption, Asthma
Bronchitis Corghs, Colds, and all Thr0At and Lung
Affections. The only object Of the advertiser in
sending the Prescription 10 to benefit the aifictsd
and spread Informs tim which he eonoeives to be
Invaluable, and DO hopes every sufferer will Try his
remedy, as it will cost them nothing and may prove
4 blessing. Parties wishing the prescription, FREE
by return mail, will address Rev. Edward A. Will
son, williamsburg, Kings Co, New York.
EaRoRs OF YoUrH-A gentlem who suffered
for years from Nervous Debility, Premature Dccay
and all the soots OF youthful indscetion will for
the sske OF suffering humanity, send free 10 all who
need It, the receipt and directions for making the
simple remedy by which he was cured Sufferers
wishing to profit by the advertisers experience ban
do 50 by addressing John u. Ogden, No 10, Cham
bers street, New York. janits
SfRAssE, Bur TRuE.-Every young fsttksAd
gentleman In tho United States hsaf
very much u their advantage BY return mail tree
Of chargsJ by addressing the untsrsigoed Those
having fears Of being humbuggsd wilis6bigS BY not
noticing this card All .stheri Will. plssss address
their obsdient servant, Thos. v, Chapman, No SS+
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-02-19
z ELIG 10 u s.
ILLUSIONS OFPAST LIFE.

"When man would look at his past life The
heart interposes- and exhibits every thing
through a false and hatteriug medium. Dis
tance in space we know gives a particular hue
to the objectsseen thus we read of the Blue
Mountains though no mountains are in reality
of a blue color. Distance in time may have a
some what similar coloring effect on the objects
looked at. By the natural process of associa-
tion under the influence OF desire, the mind
recalls most readily those parts of our past life
which may seem creditable TO our talents and
virtues and cOnsigns all else TO oblivion. We
mediate with delight on our generosity, real
or imaginary, our patience under suffering
our courage In the hour OF danger. We re-
member how we outstrpt others in the path
of duty, how we advanced when they shrank
and stood when taey fell. We f0ndly dwell On
the success which has attended our schemes,
on the compliments which have been paid us,
on the Donors heaped upon us and when we
think OF our want of success, il is to attribute
the whole TO the folly of friends or The malice
OF enemies. In the meantime n thousand evil
actions or evil feelings are willingly forgotten,
We never forget that we gave certain sum in
charity but forget that il was only the tenth or
hundredth part ol what We expended On folly.
The memory like stiliiul hstterer only brings
before us those deeds which we delight to hear
OF, and Leaves all oilers unnoiiced or should
these others at iimes force themselves on the
attention, the heart has aVafiety Of excuses to
urge.
The act Was oGminit,ed ia onryounger years
and it is suggestedthet 1t WAS merely deed
OF youthful folly imp ing no great criminality
or palliating circumstance are discovered to
lessen or excuse ts guilt, ilas the person been
indulgiDg evil temper AZ violent passion p
he at length brings himself To believe that this
was highly proper, when MS hs now pereeives
so much malice was intended. His cunning,
he will dignity with the name Of wisdom, sell.
fshness is called prudence and his prof il acy
the becoming eDjnyment Of the pleasures of
this world. d.'-AcCosh on thu Diviss Govern.
ment
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-02-19


Jacob" said father, yesterday forbs q;
you assoeiating with tbs neishbor's children
any more, and to-day you have disobeyed me.
The next time catch you there shall pun
ish you"
The next day Jack was over there again,
totally oblivious to the interdiction. He saw
bis father enter the neighbours yard with red
in his hand, Jack made for the fence. over
which he leaped, pursued by his father and
ran home; there he was caught
"Now, my son," said the irritsted father,
what did tell you would do yesterday f,'
"You told me, father, that if you caught me
there again that you would punish me 7"
"Well,' said the father.
"Hold on, father" said The little reprobate,
who knew II he could make bis father laugh
the matter would be all right "you didn't
catch me there, you catehed me here I"
The desired effect was produced, and the rod
was dropped
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-02-19

Important 10 those afflicted Nth .dehing TeetI
There is nothing which people dread more than
pain, and there is no pain more excrntiatiug
than that of extracting tooth. Now this
pain can all be obviated by taking the Nitrous
Oxide or Laughing Gas, which is admitted by
all the Dental and Medical Journals to be the
best ansslhetic for tooth drawing best, be-
cause enough can be given 10 produce entire
insensibility without danger; best, because il
10 SO pleasant to breathe. producing no sick.
ness or disagreeable sensations, and leaving
the system entirely in two or three minutes
best, because it will succeed with patients on
whom chlorotorm and ether have been tried 10
vain best, because the most delicate and ner-
vcus and feeble persons can breathe it with
safety because with many persons it renders
tooth drawing pleasure. DR.. wm. D. Nolen
No. 2IO West Fourth streat, has taken great
pains to perfect himself in manufacturing and
administering the Nitrous Oxide Gas, sad hay.
ing visited New York, and received full in
structions from the Cotton Dental Association
he 10 now prepared to operate on any one who
may give him call
CoLToN DENTAL ASSOCIATION, No. 10 Cooper I
Institute, Newly ork, Nov. Al, 1865.
This certifes that have given full and det-
mite instructions to DR.. Wm. y. Nolen, OF Will.
mington, Delaware, to manufacture and ad-
minister the Nitrous Oxide Gas, for the extrac-
tion OF teeth without pain.
(Sigaed) DR. G. q. CoLTos,
iebl-t For tbe Dental Association.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-02-19
LAUS DEo.

BY O. WHITTIER.
ION bearing the bells ring for the Coustitu
tioal Amendment Aboliships Slavery In tb
United States.)
1t is-donsi
Clang of bell and roar of gun
Send the tidings up and down.
How the belfres rock and reel,
How the great guns, peal on peal,
Fling tho JOY from town to town.
Ring, o bellsl
Every stroke exulting tells
of the burial honr Of crime.
Loud and long, that all may hear,
Ring for every listening ear
OF eternity and tinsi
Let US kneei:
Gods own voice is ID that pesl.
And this spot 10 holy ground.
Lord, forgive usi What are we,
That our eyes this glory see,
That our eyes have heard the sound2
For the Lord
On the whirlwind 10 abroad
Ia the earthquake he has spoken;
He has smitten with his thunder
The iron wall asunder,
And the gates of brass are broken
Loud and long
Lift the old exulting song,
Sing with Miriam by the sea:
lie has cast the mighty down:
Horse and rider sink aud drown;
He has trinmphed gloriously |
Did we dare,
In our agony Of prayer,
Ask for more than he has donel
When was ever bis right hand
Over any time or land
Stretched as now beneath the sun
How they pale,
Ancient myth, and se.ng, and tale,
In this wonder of our da'ys,
When the cruel rod fwar
Blossoms white With righteous law,
And the wrath OF mar. is praise.
Biotted outt
All within and all about
Shall fresbsr life begin;
freer brrathe the universe,
As TOLLS its he avy curse
on the dead and buried sin.
II is douei
10 circuit of the sun
Shall The sound thereof go forth,
1t shall bid the sad rejoice,
1t shall give the dumb voice,
1t shall belt with joy the earth
Ring and swing
Bells of joyl On mornings wing
Send the song of praise abroad;
With sound OF broken chains,
Tell tue nations that he reigns,
Who alone is Lord and God
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-02-19
For the Delaware Republican.
LOVE

We often take great deal OF pleasure in
loving our kind friends; when they love us we
can do nothing else but love them in return ;
we should love our kind Teacher who endeav-
ors TO do all she can for US we trace love to
the depths OF our hearts we love those who
love us, and We want to help thpse who feel
for US. Some people meetat different places,
and they fall in love with each other at FIRST
sight; they should be very careful and not get
too much in love with each other, for love does
not always last. How can we say that we do
not love those who treat US cruelty. The Bible
tells US to love everybody, even our enemies,
love these who hate US, aud treat those kind
ly who dispitefuliy use US. E. P.
Oak GROVE Academy
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-02-19
H u M 0HR6 Trg

OoSLps'r aux HM-when2 <Is ssjSsrSs1f
was nrst put in operation between Postlls1
Z sos.on, a countrynan drove a nock. Of
n,Aeys TO the former place for 4. market. but
not nnding SO good a'sale as he an,,cjps,sa
ne INQUIRED OF some bystanders their price ii
Boston. Some ,wag Of fellow advised him
70 s.ep INTO tae telegraph once. jonathan
entered and puff all important question 10
she operator, who Immediately telsgraphed to
BOSTON and In fewiminutes received an an
swer TO his inquiry, and informed his custo-
%er. Jonathan looked at the operator with
sly wink, and exclaimed:
"fou can't gum 1t over me-.
ne was about leaving the office, when the
operator told him that there were nine sb illings
70 pay Jonathan bristled up and burst forth
ia a rage.
"fou cant gum IL over me. That darned
old tick box OF yourn hsin't bsen ont of this
room since I've been here"
rhe operator finding that he had caught a
greenhorni let him off on the easiest possible
terms. f''
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-02-19
Correspondence Of the Republican. ]
OUR NEW YORK LETTER

The Fenians hold a grand mass meeting in
Cooper Institute, on Monday evening laat. aad
the freedom OF Ireland is foreRone oonclu-
sion ii all that was said is true. Men, women
and children turned out to give vent 10 tLeir
Irish patriotism, and to manifest their utter
adherence Of England. The speakers of the
evening Who reused the most excitement we're
Fernando Wood and Georre Francis Train
Tho latter delivered himself in his usuaJ en-.
travagent stylu aud caused confusion and dis
gust by bringing into his discourse xncallsd
ior political remarks. What the acts of Stevens
aad sumner IN Congress can have to do with
tue independence of Ireland was more than
most OF The audience could discover. We ad.
wise our Irish citizens TO employ some better
champion OF their cause than George Francis
Tran. 1t is also question whether Fernan.
DO Wood with all his influence and eloquence
can persuade England to acknowledge the in
dependence OF Ireland. The Fenian portion
OF the community not satisfied with hsvlug
tour years OF war, are spelling for another
tight. Several large boxes OF ammunition came
to light a few days since and were considered
stolen property, but leading member of the
remains solved the mystery by proving that
they belonged to the fraternity he represented.
ot course they were duly returned, bat how
soon hey will be brought into active service,
only those who are interested can tell.
Mr.. Bancrotts Grafton upon our late Presi.
dent was read here with great pleasure by ell
loyal people, and called forth severe remarks
from the opposition press. The World abuses
MIR, Bancroft because he now advances anti.
slavery sentiments whea only few years ago
he waa in the Democratic ranks and hsld oiice
under President Polk. How absurd this TO-
Just as il man had no right to change his
views But it is the old theory, long since ad-
vanced, that the Democratic party 10 infaliibls
and once committed to its principles we must
advocate them forever. The prevailing spirit
IN tue opposition fold seems to be TO fad fault
with everything dope by those who differ from
them. When will men learn their own inter.
ests aud think Tor themselves aud forsake a
party that secs nothing good out Of itself.
Notwithstanding the accumulation Of snou
and hlth in the streets, the health ofths CITY Is
ramarkably good Three hundred and ninety.
tour persons died in New York durioq the past
week, decrease OF sir ty -four from he mortal
ny 81 The week before. Providence ia bless.
'ng no though We neglect to use the means to
Uerd OF disease, ALPHA
NEW yosS Feb. i6, 1860. $
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-02-19

What is earthly happiness 1t is what W e
hear so much about and see so little. Hsw un-
happy it is to some people to be disappointed,
and again ii does not make much difference to
otbers, they are az happy as if they had not
been disappointed. To be happy is to be con-
tented with all the doiugs of life. She 10 de-
ceittul as the calm that precedes the smooth
water, and beautiful as the rainbow that well
come daughter of the storm. We can be hap
py for awhile, but it is only for few moments.
We can be happy in sunshine, and happy in
showers. But when happiness is uusought it
10 often found and when unexpected it isours.
How much better it is 10 be happy than to be
unhappy, these bright warm days the sweet
teachings OF nature always must bring un-
speakable happiness. Reader, it is OF no use
to be dull and drsary, when you can see pleas
ure and be happy Sill l..
Oak Grove Academy
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-02-19

DIVINE SYMPATHY = now their sorrows. {"
Exod. ) Z. Man cannot, cannot say so. There
are many sensitive libres OF the soul the best
and tehderest human sympathy cannot touch
But the Prince OF sufferers, lie who led the
way in the path of sorrow knowe;h our frame.
when crushing bereavement lies like ice on
the heart, when the dearest earthly friend can
not enter into the pecnliaritas Of our grief,
Jesus can Jesus does. he who once bore nay
SINS, also carried my sorrowa That eye now
on the throne was once din with weepinr.
can think, IN all my aiiiIuons, "He was af.
hicted" - In all my tears, "Jesus wept."-
Mac5l.6
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-02-19
TIE CONSTITUTIONS oF A CHURCH

WHAT G0Gsit itutes church
Not lofty spires that piarcc the distant clon e
Nor well built towers, nor glllrering minarets
Nor pealing organ, nor the hymning choir,
Ncr spotlsss alb, nor sacerdotal stole,
Nor fragrant incense, zen from golden cer.-
sors;
But Gods pure Word, dispensed by holy men,
And holy sacrainenls with go pei rites,
And iervent praise, whaIe heart and voice
unite,
And ardent prayer that heaven delights 20
hear
Aud Christs own presence with his faithful
saints
These constitute church.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-02-19

IB the Book Of Truth we are told of Ter
taia man who tell among robbers who deprived
him of his rain,ent, wounded him and left
him alone to die, and by chance q certain
priest came that way, who looked upon hiu
and passed by but good Samaritan, as he
journeyed, came whsrA the unfortunate Lsvite
was and had compassion, bound up his wounds
aud took care of him. The last man perform
ed the good part for he displayed the KIDD
pa rt OF . warm heart. 10 the history of the
lost son, we find an example Of compassion;
he came to his father who had compassion on
HIM, for b., fell upon bic neck and kissed him,
and rejoice that the lost was found, for much
was forgiven, as there was much compassion.
The erring ometimes possess the III directed
wrath Of mea !, who understand not. Dno6-
truded error 10 permitted to outweigh the dis
pleasure Of ca insure. Nevertheless, The right
should not be Q compromised, neither should the
wrong be supp, ,rted. But the outpouring Of
an honest heart maintained BY honest judg-
ment, we think should be re ysrdsd. No drop
iu the oceas, no pebble by the sea shore, not
even leaf In the great forest, holds its coun-
terps.rt; no man h as the same mind, and since
chas acter differ with casualty, none but
adAsra ut will desire imprscticabie
10 rms.
Every man errs, .uo matter how weighty or
trihiug. And wbet man throws aside the
feeling Of eompassit % he condemns in an
other what he once as, and In ell probability
speaks harshly Of whA he will in tune be him
self To forgive the faults OF OTHERS is rem
dering reasons worthy ofan example, for while
man lives he has iha opportunity to grow
batter; bat whsn he dies his chance 10 lost,
aud In his grave Ihe compassionate will re-
member his wrong, ways NJ IN ore; Aad better Is
wrong with truth, than right accompanied
with falsehood. Compassion is a SO lsltivs f,s'-
Ing sprinsing frou AN adectionate heart, and
to throw the covering of pity over the uufor
tunsts and erring Is a true index Of masnan
imous soul. The amount OF compassion We
lend shall be glgeua back again. as men aad
circumstances char lge; and thus the tin0 way
10 sodnsed, IL net hjoysd. We cannot make
other men 1, Thoughts alike unto oar own, we
cannot; mould otlAer mems tralas by The
chance of, ,circumsts. hoes, neither will dod love
rs less, itimen love ush more. CAaaik p.
Reynolds Ne;k, Fob. ., 1866.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-02-19

PkAisH DO not say You cannot pray be-
csuse you cannot speak mu b. or well or long
Praying is wrestling with God; The heart is the
wrestler holy tsith ia the slrength of if; II b..
means of this strength, Thy heart be a good
wrestler, though thou AT art ever 80 tongue
tied, thou wilt be Prevalier Rhetoric goes
for little in the heavenly cont, bGt sincere
groans always have II kigd Of mnpotrncy. -
Bgrgsss
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-02-19
No wOsDra.-one Of our most fashionabl.

hair-dressers tells the following good story
An old Quaker lady was standing at her
counter one day, when gay, young girl came
in to engage u hair dress for the evening
She gave her order hurriedly, saying that she
wanted a half dozen trolls" and butterfly on
TOP, Grecian or "wster-f falp at the back,
with plenty of "puffs" and ."curls," and end
ing with an injunction 10 send along any guam.
tiiy Of "rats. "mice" and "cataracts."
"Poor child ? said the dear old lady, com
passionately, locking after her as she depart
sd-"What pity she has lost her mind |"
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-02-19

A black cloud makes the traveller mend his
pace and mind his homo whereas n fair day
and pleasant way waste his time and that
stsaleth away his affections in the prospect Of
the country. However others may think OF II
yet take it as mercy, that now and then
some clouds come between me and my sun,
and many times some troubles do conceal my
comforts for perceive il should find too
much iriendship.ir my inn, in my pilgrimage,
should soon forget my Fathers house and my
heritage, Lucas.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-02-19

FAMILY PRAYka.-Robett Hall, hearing some
worldly minded persons OBJECT to family pray.
or as taking too much time, said that what
might seem loss will be more ihan couper.
sated by that spirit OF order and regularity
which the stated observance OF taiS dut y tends
to produce 1t serves IS an edge and border,
to preserve the web OF lie irrm untaveling.-
"The curse of the Lord is IN the house OF the
wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the
inst
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-02-19

A half drunken wag was passing along the
side walk, stopped opposite the large low
window of tailor's shop. The window was
wide open, and the tailor was seated at work
on the table near it, when the waR walked IN.
aud In q loud voice said,
"Hallo, Cabbage what O'Clock ia it ~
Cabbage aeized his yard stick and gave Mr.
Wag heavy blow over the shoulder, axclaim-
ing, ait has just struck one i'
The wsz sprung back, and, rubbing bis sore
shoulder, but with very sober face, said,
"Look here, old Cabbage, | want to know If
your watch is q repeater"
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-02-19

ADVENTUROUS HUSBAND :-"I'm of to the
Crystal Palace; and by the by, shall very
likely 60 up in Mr.. Glsishwells balloon, Fray
don't be in the least alarmed. There's no
dangeri"
A6ecuonate wife-"How nice Shall you
be home to dinner, lover"
Disiuterested mother. in -law--"But tell me,
Richard, will it not invalidate your life insu-
rance r.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-02-19

TIE WRoss PLAcE.-A passenger swearing
terribly in the cars on the Boston and Provi-
dence railroad, was approached by a young
minister with more zeal than discretion, who
said to him abruptly:
"My dear sir, do you know where you are
goingf You are going straight to hell ~
"Jus. my luck II replied the man, looking
the minister In the face with an alarmed air,
and suddenly iumoling for his check, al bought
a ticket for Providence 1"
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-02-19

SrEAh DsTsED.-At n railway station, an
old lady said 10 very pompous looking gen.
tleman, who was talking about steam comma
nication
"Pray, sir, what is steam 2"
"Steam, ma'sm, is, ali steam is, sh | ah
steam is steaml'
81 knew that chap couldn't tell ye,n said a
rough looking fellow standing by. "But steam
is bucket OF water in tremendous perspi-
ration
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-02-19

LIrE passes work is permanent. II il ali
going heeting and whitening ,onth goes
mind decays That winch ID done lemains -
Though ages through eternity what gu have
done for Cad, ,ha' aud that only, you are Ye
that are workers and CONT il the souls worst
disgrace 10 tecl l'tn passing ia iileness and
uselesanoas, take c0nrage. neeas mover dIo
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-02-19

John" said a traveller to a farmers boy
who was hoeing in the field 'iyour corn is
very small"
ayes, we planted a small kind
:. But it looks dwardsh and yellow"
''Yes, we planted the yellow Sort"
81 mean you will not have hall a erop--do
you understand me ~
"oh, yes, understand we don't expect to,
for we planted on the shares"
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-02-19
EDWARD TATNALL, JR.
Rrandywime Nurseries,

WILMINGTON, DEL.
Office near Toll Gate on Philadelphia Turnpike.
II EEPs CONSTANTLY ON HAND ALL VARIETIES
"a of Nursery Stock. including large and varied as
s6rtment. OF APPLE AND PEACH TREES, TO which he
invites the attention Of planters.
TAKE NOTICE.
That can and do uudersel various New York Agents
who flood the country As example Of which tact let
state that at the present time, mo- (Aagus ls an
Agent from the State New York offering Iona Grape
yinos 200 per cent advance retail prices u he
selling other things at proportional rates. It would be
we'll for the public to inform themselves at what prices
articles Of AS GOOD QUALITY be procured at home
by sending for my price list descriptive catalogues
Address as above. aug-7
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-02-19

THAT was mot an empty remark OF tho old
woman from the country, who, while on u
visit to her city daughter, saw u waterfall for
the first time.
"What do you call that great stuffed bsg,
Msry2"
"Thats waterfall, ma"
"a waterfall. 1t Looks more like a land
slide I"