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Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-09-24
FOREVER

II ID related of late eminen servant OF q Of
who resided in tho atrth OF Scotland, that j.
his youth he was often employed IL tending
h1ck Of sheep The pasture IN which he led
them from day to day was in a field pleasant,
situated near river. Once, as he lay on the
bank of the stream admirng the cesseess flow
OF the waters, be suddenly remembered having
heard somewhere in a sermon that "a rivei
YVES like eternity" He felt now, as he tli
never before, the force OF the illustration Still
gazing on the constant torrent he sail 10 him
self:
When die | mus: either go to heaven or
10 hell. If | 60 TO hea Ven, my happiness
will be like this river always, elwayl flowing
The thought clung 70 his mind, a. hour by
hour, the stream flowed calmly by l. was tn
crisis Of his life No loud call from heaven,
no alarming providence, no pathetic appeal
stirred his soul; nothing bat the stiil, small
voice from the bosom Of the tranquil river. At
length he returned home but he could not shake
oil the impression. The Hcly Spirit awokp him
10 the consciousness otLis immortality ,nud con =
strained him to ponder whether that immor
tality ehould be IN endless river OF pleasure Il
Gods right hand, or a ceaseless stream of an
guish from the lake of FIRE. Day after dag he
returned with his tlJck to the pasture, but
every fresh glance a. the river recalled
to his mind that rne towering thought Eler.
nity.
AT last he could endure it no longer He
fad for refuge to the Saviour, received the
sfnse OF tor siveuess through a believing ap-
prehensiou Of his cross, and thencetorward
found the thought of future existence source
OF comfort rather than alarm Subsequently
he was llled to the ministry the gospel, and
became distinguished blessag to the church.
Thu circumstances which under the divine
guidance, originated his career, gave the tone
to all his subsequent course. lie habitually
dWelt not upon the seen and the tempora
but upon the unseen and The eternal.-GVis-
itor.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-09-24
4 ELIG 10 u s.
SWEARING CONVERTS.

Mr.. f. was terribly pyofane. The habit o
using Gods name lightly had been so long ant q
| SO strong upon him, that he made it discour.
agenent and an objection to any effort to begin
religious lite, friend talked earnest tly and
faithfully with him OF his danger and his obli-
CATION. He admitted all that was said to be
true, but urged; 81 could not stop swearing
| Did you ever know true Christian to swes n
inquired the friend. | did once, said Mr. E.
II WAS my brother Harry. He used to swear
every second breath, jdst as do. believe
Harry was converted, if ever man was A
short time atterward. it happened that he left
piece oil meat exposed out OF doors, and for
got IT, Suddenly recoecting his carelessn ess,
he ran out TO bring it in, and was just in time
te see his dog scampering off with it. Quick
as II ssh, he snot ont an cath, an1 dashed 1T
ter he dog. He hadn't so much as reached
him when he thought what he had lone, and
stopped short he didn't wait to secure the
meat, but turned back TO the barn, and shut
himself up all the rest OF the day. | never
piIied man so much in my Ii e as | did
poor Harry; but | never heard him swear
again
Well Mr.. said his friend, il the grace
oI God conld keep your brother from his be-
setting siu, would it not be sufficient for you7
selt
Oh bot am go hot and hssty, answered
Nr Il l know | should swear more than
once.
| know an instance similar to your brother,
said The friend The mate OF vessel was con.
veTted while on Il visit home When he went
to sea again, his comrades watched him closely
10 see what his new religion was cool for;
they jeered good deal among themselves
about the praying mate. Que day, something
went wrong; and the convert in a moment of
excitement threw off oath after oath at his
men. Like your brother, he came to himself
Instantly he did not wait 10 find retired
place, but knelt down on tAe deck where he
stood, and entreated God to forgive him. He
then addressed those standing about him, ask
ing pardon Tor hia offence, and warning them
against sin so deep and 30 deprnving There
was no more jaering at the mates religion. The
vessel never came 10 land, and he was among
the lost but the comrades who survived, al.
ways told the story of his one wrong and his
deep repentance, and that incident always
stood to them as evidence of Gods power in
to sin from long habit, in a moment OF pas
sion, does not so much prove that one is not
renewed, as repentance of it does the depth
and siuctritY OF the change.
The mercy OF God did not forsake Mr., E. /;
he, too, was brought 10 repentance, and II
Christian life unusual in It's reverence and obe-
dience to duty. Ia relating the above c9nver-
saton many years afterward, a listener inquired
ii he could always keep from swearing after be
was converted2
Ohl twas just the easiest thing in the world,
replied Mr. Z. When | turned TO God with all
my heart, mind and resolution, | never wanted
TO swear never WIS tempted Christian Ban
ner.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-09-24

ReA-We should act with as much energy as
those who expect every thing from themselves;
and we should pray with as much earnest.
ness as those who expect every thing from
God.
ls> Faith and works are as necessary to
our spiritual life as Christians as soul and
body are to our natural lite as men, tor faith
is the soul OF religion, and works, the body
aA-Atemps at reform, when they tail,
strengthen despotism; as he that struggles,
ligbtens those cards he does not succeed in
breaking.
BeA- FASHIONS yotaries have two faults
they are hollow-headed as well as hollow
hearted.
| HcA-The three great apostles OF practical O.
theisn that m4ke converts without persecu-
ting, and retain them without preaching, are
wealth, health, aud power.
R@.Lades OF fashion starve their happ,-
ness 10 feed their vanity, and their love to feed
their pride.
EE-Gen. D. N. Couch has been appointed to
the vacant colectorship of Boston, as the sue
cessor OF Mr.. Hamlin, and George Il. Kingsbury
! postmaster, in the place of Mr.. Paltrey.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-09-24
KEEP A LIST.

/ Keep liat of your friends, and let God
be the first in the list, however long 1t may
be.
, Keep list Of the gifts you get ond
lei Christ, who is the unspeahsble glit he
tirsL
.. Keep list ct your merciesi and let pat.
don and life stand at the head.
4. Keep list OF your Joys, aud let the
JOY be unspeakable and fall OF glory in The
frs
8. Keep a list Of your hopes; let the hope oi
glory he foremost.
{ Keep a list of your sorrow4 and let sor
row for sin be first.
7. Keep List ol your euemijs; and however
many there may be. put down the 'old man
and the 'old serpent
$. Keep list OF your sins; and let the sin
OF unbeliei be set down the first and wors,
nt all journal and Messenger
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-09-24

SCATTER SEED.


In the burrows OF tny life
Scatter seedl
Small may be thy spirit field,
But n goodly crop twill yield
Sow the kindly ord and deed
Scatter seed
Sun and shower mid lee now,
Scatter seedl
Who can tell where grain may grow2
Winds are blowing to and tro
Daily good thy simple creed
Scatter scedl
Upl the morning hies away
Scatter seed
Hand Of thine must never tire,
Heart must keep its pure desire;
While thy brothers iaint AMI bleed,
Scatter seed
Though thy work should seem TO fail,
Scatter seed
Some may fall on stony ground.
Flower and blado are often founl
In the cleffs we little heed
Scatter setdl
Spring time always dawas for thss
Scatter seed
Ope thy Spirits golden store,
Stretch thy nrrows more and mare,
tod will give thee all thy rsei
Scatter seed
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-09-24

Ny Boy DRUNK l-'Drunkl-my boy drunk
--and tears started from the mothers eyes,
and she bent her head in unutterable sorrow
In that moment, the visions of useiul and
honorable career were DESTROY ed and one OF
worthlessness, ii not absolute dishonor, pre-
seuted itself Well did she know that iatam-
perance walks hand in hand with poverty,
shame, and death and her mother-heart was
pierced Ms with n sharp. pointed steel All,
young man If the holy feeling OF love for her
who bore you is not dead within you, shun
that which gives her pain; adhere to that which
gives her joy II she is with yen on EARTH she
does not, can not, desire to see her son a drunk
ard; if she is with her Father in heaven, shun
that course OF life which shuts the gates OF
heaven against you, and debars you from her
society forever. The drunkard can not in
heril the kingdom of God.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-09-24

HeAs Murmur at nothing, ii our ills are re-
parable, it is uugratetul; if remedisss il is vain
Christian builds his tOrtitude on better
foundation than s oicism he is pleased with
every Thing that happens, because he knows
il could not happen unless il had fifty peasel
God aud that which pleases him IN ust be the
best Hs is assured that no new thing can be
tall him, and that he is in the hands of ia
ther who will provo him with no afh ction tina
resignation cannot conquer, or that death can
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-09-24

THE CuoLgRA This disease has been de-
cated epidemic in Memphis, though its raya-
ges are mainly confned 10 section near n
bayou. Out ol ia deaths last week, lO7 were
from cholera The largest number OF deaths
WAS on Friday, II fatal cases being reported.
the disease seems to he prevailing to a serioua
extentin l.ouisa u, Mississippi Alabama Ten
nessee, and portions OF Kentucky, AT Nash
vile the d cease is 50 numerous that many fam
iies and individuals are de,erting tho city
soldier writes from Fort Riley, kassas, thsl
23O deaths from cholera have occurred III his
regiment in one week. Five Ioathl tfon yul-
low fever aud nineteen from cnolerl were re
ported IN New Orleans ON Monday
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-09-24

lne GILLIAN WAR -Tle Chilans aud Pc,
ruvilnl are still actively preparing ior re-
lie val OF the war with spain, and have Tor
mdLOle fleet in readiness to meet the Spanish
vesse when they return TO the Pacific II
ii stated, however, that some Ut the vessels
OF the ChIlan lleet are but poorly armed, and
the agents who purchased them are severely
criticised by the people Chill has negotiate Il
"A loan 10 pay Tor her newly purchased vessels
II Is expected that the war will recon-.
meuce in October, unless Spain should con-
cluie not Ia renew IL. The people ut the
South American Republics, however, demand
the continuance ol the war, aud favor ottn
sive movements by their nayies
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-09-24

gas~ Forrest, the hero of the Fort Pillow
massacre, Galloway, editor of the pestient
Rebel sheet, the Avalanche. and Colonel Cham
bers, no torious in the West, have sent greeting
to the johnson Soldiers ut Cleveland 1t will
hardly be believed, but it is "a fact, tina, the
Convention by resolution thanked these hit
ter Rebels for their msgnanimity and kindness.
The Convention, which was an admitted fail
ure, closed its business and adjouered on
Tuesday,
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-09-24

GREAT FAMINE IN INDIA.-A Calcutta letter
ofJuly 81, contains a heart. rendiug account
of the ravages produced in the country lying
southwest from that city by the famine pre-
yailing is India. Groups of starved people
were found dying by the roadside at many
points, and it was estimated that twelve hun.
dred persons perished daily from want Of food
10 the three districts OF Balasore, Cuttack and
Midapore'
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-09-24

CRYISG IN DuTcH.-The following rich scene
/. said to have occurred in ope OF our courts
of jns,ice, between the Judge snd Dutch Wit
ness all the way irom Rotterdam.
Ju3ge-'That's your native tongue
Witness pc no nHtive--ls Sc Dutclman.
Judge-'What 10 your mother tongue
Witness-O. tader say she p" all tongue.
Judge, (iu irritable onel--.What language
did you first learn What language DID you
speaS In the cradle -
Witness-l did not speak no langndce in te
cradle at all only cried IN Ultch
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-09-24
ras-A Brahmin who had omitted Lis wi

Ea-A Brahmn who had quilted his wife
and this world, appeared al the gate OF Bfah-
mas paradise, and asked for admission. The
god inquired
Have You been ia purgltary
No, bur I've been married
Come il, then, that is the same thing.
Another defunct Brahmin made bis appear.
ahce just al this moment, and asked Erahma
TO let him also into Paradise
Why said the god, have you been to pur-
gatory.
NO, but neither had the last applicant
Aye true enough, but he hal been married
Then | am Ra good nay better leliow than
he is; have been married twice
Then clear out with ye this Is not your des
tinaton paradise is not made tor toela.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-09-24

sSs- A cabin boy GA board ship, the Cap
tainof which wa4 religious man, was called
up to be whipped for some mis- sdem tnor. Lit
tie Jack went crying and trembling to the Cap
t. in.
pray, sir, will yen wait till l say my pray
ersH
Yes
well, ttsl, replied jack, looking up and
smiling triurnphNntly, I'll say them whea
get ashore
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-09-24

Res~ The Bishop OF Wur;2bury once skej il
sprighty shepherd hoy What are you doiug
here my lad p
Tending swine
How much do you get
'One horin week,
Il am elao shepherd oontinued the Bish-
or, but have a much better salary.
That may all be, but then suppose you
have more swine under your care, innocently
replied the hey.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-09-24

What is tue difference between the trunk of
a tree and an elephants trlak?
One leaves in the spring, while the other
leaves when the mensgerie does.
DTA partizan paper says-It is mistake
that he (opposite) party plays upon harp of
a thousand strings. The organ Of that party is
a Tyre"
sn5- Some people are never contented. After
having all their limbs broken, their heads
smashed, and their brsius kaocked out in a
railway accident, they will actually go t. law
aud try to get further damages.
When did the greatest rise in milk taso
place
| When the COW jumped over the moon,
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-09-24

GENuINs CELT-An American gentleman
travelling in Ireland, hired Il pure native as g
servant, who he thought could give him in
formation about the country.
Observing beautiful residence at some
distance, the following coloqny ensued:
Patrick, who lives here2'
It's Mr. Fitzgerald, that's dead, sir
What did he die Off
He died OF a Thursday, sir
How long has he been dead Patrick y
'lt hei lived till eext Thursday, sir, he'd
been dead year
TIE gentleman, thinking Pstrick's wits were
wool thering, asked;
Have you taken anything to drink to-day,
PatrickY
Il wull sr'
WELL what shall il be--will you tako raw
nquor, or will you have grog, or shall | make
Jou toddyY
If yer honor paze, ! viii take the raw IL
quor first, thin can be dhrinkiu' the grog
while you are maxim The toddy.'
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-09-24

GaM ssslR9sR
Philadelphia, Wilmington and Balti
more Railroad.


COMMENCING MpnnAI. JULY I'd, 1886.
Trans ~'.ils"'o IoF ',esc"or broadstreot and Wasr
iust IA hssnao. aG;uiiuwB:
Express train at 4lb ~ M, (Nondsys excepted 70
B,ltim Ad Washington stopping at wming ton, Per
ryye Ilayre'doGraee Aberdeen, perryman's, and Mag
nois and stemmers Run.
Delaware Rail Roai Train at 900 a. m, (sundaysex
oeptcdJ Tor Princess Anne Milford and internediat
stations.
s-nsit s.16, a. m. tsundays excepted, ,]foI
Baiore stopping at Chester Thurlow, Linwood, Clay
mont, aud all Regular Stations between Wilmington and
and Baltimore.
Express Train at 1l45A,M. Sundays Excepted for
Baltimore and Washington.
Espross train at 30Op. m. Sundays excepted, for
,n%ye and W"'sason stopping at Chester Clay
vile, HaSrede0tace, Aberdeen, Porryman's Magnolia
and Stemrner's run.
Night Expreasa at 90 D. IN tor Baltimore and Wash.
Passengers from Baltimore for Fortress Monroe, Nor.
folk, City Point and Richmoud will take the lll5 a.
train.
Accumulation stoppingat all stations between
ph tRdelphia and Wilmington
Leave philadelphia at 400, 1880, a, m. 430, 800,
an ll3O p. The 80 p. train connects with Della
II. II. for Harrington mud intermediate stations.
Leave WiLMINdr0N go 7l5, $50 a. m, 400, $50,
rr .ins for New I,siio e,vo Philadelphia at 900 IN
Tho7.lbA Nj iraia from Wilmington will not stop
al stations between Oh ster and Phi ilndelphla.
Leave WILMINGTON at II 90 m, l3o, and 1000 p.
CHESTER FOR PHILADELPHIA
Leave CHESTER at 40, $40 and 10li IN, 40,
From BALTldOHEto Philadelpha-Leave Baltimore,
Express. 6,35 p. M, Express,
TRAINS tor BALTIMORE leave Chester at 44s and
852 \. M, and IS p.
Trains for Baltimore leave WILMINGTON at b2s S3,
a.. M, and tlb T..
FREIGHT TRAINS with Passenger Cars attached viii
leave follows: Wilmington Tor perryville and inter
mall ts stations at 500 M, Baltimore for Havre do
ur,cs aud Intes mediate stations, at 44b p. Perry
Wills for Wilmington and intermediate Stations at 500
A. m; connecting at W lming'on with the a. IN, train
for PhIIdhephiA.
u n D AY 4 Il A vs..
EXPRESS TRAIN nj il5 a. m. for Baltimore and
ashngtcn, stopping at Wilmington, Perryyille Havro
tsdfacc Aberiecn Pcrryuan's Magnolia and Stem
m,r's Hun,
sdir EXPRESS ilOO p. IN for Baltimore and Wash
n ytob, stopping at Chester, Thurow, Liuwood Clay
r-OIt, Wilmington Nowsrb, EktOn, North East, Perry
Wills aud lIsyreIu-Gr1co.
Special Train vii leave Phil'Uelpha for Wilmington
and intermediate stations st II 30 p.
BALTIMORE FOR PHILADELPHIA.
Le eAseBALrlMOKE At SIS y. m stopping at Havrede-
drate Pcrryre and Wilmington. Also stops at Elkton
snd Newark Ito ttlo passengers for Philadephia aud
elyo lsIeuEera from Washington Baltimore and
caote ilicaVo Isen sers from baltimore Washington.
L,avo Wilnn ttUn for Philadelphia at $50 p.
Il. +. KENNEY, Superintendent.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-09-24

NEW CASTLE ACCOMMODATION.
Loaye NV Castle for Wilmington and Philadelphia at
: 80 m.
Leave ruilndolphia m6,oo p M. WILMINGTON 8o
NJ, for New Castle
PAsssngors to aud from Baltimore go through
without stopping over At Nilmngt 0 as heretofore
Passengers leaving baltimore nj 7.2b a NJ, for Eas-
torn Shore, will change Gt New Castle Junction.
Passengers from Eastern Shore to Baltimore viii change
cars at Wilmington
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-09-24

ACCIDENTAL Insurance.. Between KenosLa
and Milwaukee. an agest OF the Traveller g In
surance Company Of Hartford entered the car,
and having issued tickets to several passen.
gers, approached An elderly lady who, /. after
wards appeared was deaf
Madam, would you like TO insure against
accidents2' inquired th' agent at the same
time exhibiting his tickets.
Il got my ticket duVn TO kenosha
Not a railroad ticket, madam | want to
know if you would like to insure your lite a.
gsinst accident
I'm going to Oshkosh to visit my darling
darter, who's married up there, and has just
got baby
The agent raised his voice little.
would you like TO insure your life against
accident
She's been married two years ana half
and thiss the first child. It's gall
Agent still louder
Il am an insurance agent madam. Don't
you want to insure your life against acci-
dents2'
She got along Grst rate, and is doing as we'll
as could be expected.
Agent at the top of his voice
Il am an insurance agent, madam can't
insure your lite against accidentP
o., didn't understand you" said the old
lady. no. her name is Johnson, my name is
Evans, and live FIVE miles from Xenoshs.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-09-24

EDWARD TATNALL. JR.
RrandyWine Nurseries,

WILMINGTON, DEL.
Office near Toll Gate on Phi'udriphia Turnpike
II EEPs CONSTANTLY On HAND ALL VARIETIES
Ia of Nursery Stock, including large and varied AS
sortmsnt of APPLE AND PEACH TREES, to which he
usites the attention of planters.
special attention given to the cultivation of Grape
Vines Small Fruits and zach Trees.
5000 CONCORD VINES, year old, grown from ont
door cuttings. Orders by mall or Otherwise to above
address will receive prompt attention. hng
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-09-24

b6yWe ask advice, but we mean approba-
ton.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-09-24
MAIh MOAD LINE.
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SOUTH

CHANGE OF HOURS.
On aud after MONDAY, APRIL 10, 1865. Trains for
tho Accommodation ot Passengers will leave as follow.
until further notice
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-09-24

Guns and Cunning Apparatus.
lust RECEIVED stock Of English Double aud Sing
d Guns, Powder Flasks, Shot Belts, &c,
CAPRLLE BROTHER,
AugT 2l4Asrkst st., Wilmington. Del
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-09-24

A BEAUTIFUL KiTTRs,-The Darlington wis
consin) Democrat relates the following very
probable story
while one OF our business men was taking
quiet walk last Sunday near the fair groand,
he discovered a beautiful striped black kites
In his path. He at once endeavored to make it's
aequaintenance, and had succeeded in getting
hold of it when he suddenly changed his mind
aud came to the conclusion he wouldn't. The
kitten went its way and The cillzen started tor
home. Every one he passed held his nose, and
men, women AID children fed from him us
though he had the cholera. OH Monday morn
ing there was a new made grave near his res
ideuce, in @nich was deposited a suit OF store
clothes We understand he says he has no
further curiosity about Kittens