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The New York herald., 1866-09-28

A FARM CONTAINING 50 ACRES FOR SALE--WITi
"A IL miles OF Croton good House. Barns, Stable, &C.
choice fruit, immediate possession price S5 00e
S. EMBERSJN. i2i Eighth avenue.
The New York herald., 1866-09-28

TOR sALR-A FARM IN THE TOWN OF YoyKERs,
few minutas' drive north Jerome Park; l23 acres
excellent Tor grain well ere with two
Farmhouses Barn. and other CutArisngs elevated table
land commanding fine views Of Pnlsadcs Long Island
sound and nteinedase country. The property Is In FIRST
hands aud VIII be sold low 10 prompt purchaser Apply
to NJ X. COuZENS Civil Enginecr Of Main street
and Broadway, fonkcrs; or TO e. ". OLIVER Beckman
The New York herald., 1866-09-28

DoaRD wANTEn-wlTII A WIDOW WITHOUT CHI
- dren, IN Brooklyn Atlantic or Hamilton ferry fc
three girls g. q and 10 years old and adult stat
terms with fan particulars, for three days, Board Hers,
Office.
The New York herald., 1866-09-28

A SINGLE GENTLEMAN CAN Re ACcoMMopA ArED
N with partial 5oard breakfast and Tea) in a nivs
5my; terms u per week. Apply at So West wasbngton
The New York herald., 1866-09-28

DOARD wANTED-By A GENTLEMAN AND WIFE
ID in ouet family with Room and Bedroom attached
floor Dinner between IL and Table and house
be unexceptonable. for which they will pay $3.50
month Address Permanent, box l25 Herald office.
The New York herald., 1866-09-28

nor sALE-oN THE LINE or THE HUDSON RIVER
Railroad within CONVENIENT distance of the city one o
the most elegan. residences IN he stse high ground
with views heaiihf ouss
6rst class with every convenience aaped for either
winter; the grounds gery fne; about acres
with fruits OF every description shade old nd
outbuidngs large and first class garcho1scs
and appurtcnancs Of rsseence For fur
ther particulars apply TO HOMER MORGAN. No Pine
The New York herald., 1866-09-28

ErARM OF .3 ACRES, WITH LARGE DOUBLE HOUSE.
carriage house and baru recently painted and In COM
pee order; 30 miles from New York water and two
miles from depot on leading iufyke 5000 with crops
quire nj 9J5 Second avenue.
The New York herald., 1866-09-28

a vile station Now Jersey Central four miles from
Handsome Dwelling and 3s at B0undbrook
EDWARD s. VAIL, WARREN HARDENBERGH, q
Wall street.
The New York herald., 1866-09-28

aEYcy FOR NEW JERSEY PEAT LANDS, AIst
"A Paterson Real Estate. JNGLIS Il SHERWOOD,
IS Market street, Paterson. n. j.
The New York herald., 1866-09-28

"A OF a basement house handsomely furnished with two
floor next above with private table. No. 62 West
Twenty second street
The New York herald., 1866-09-28

DOARD WANTED.-A WIDOW LADY ABOUT BREAK.
ID ing UP housekeeping desires Board, about the 18th
October class strictly private family location,
Tenth 10 Thirty seventh streets Lexington 10 sistl
anr
The New York herald., 1866-09-28

UNFINISHED HOUSE AND rw0 LOTS FOR sALf-rN
Newark. N. j.. house three story lrck mastic 'front.'
basemen contains twelve besides bath room;
and cold water. &c; handsomely up own
nse and who offers for sslc only account of goine
Europe; sire Of LOT "a by l0z The other let
ing another street. laid out in garen 4c This property
ofers unusual Inducements 70 iarty doing business In
New York. three minutes from depQ ~
Jersey Railroad. Apply 10 HOMER MORGAN, No. Pine
street New York.
The New York herald., 1866-09-28

THIRD AVENUE LOTS FOR sALI.--t1 FEET FRONT,
west side. near l5,h ttreet. ALSO three lots 21d
street, near First avenue.
= r. IRELAND, eel Bfoadwav.
ITO BE SOLD CHEAP FOR cAsH-IHREE sTRI TLY
FIRST class new brown stone ilouses possession imae
date. Inquire premises. 81 Sixcth street. rorh side
near Lexington avenue and adjoining houses u John Glass
builder
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-07-30

A SoLpIER's ExAMPLE.-A soldier in Mas
sachusett's regiment was often asked by his
comrades to join them 10 "taking drink, "or
game OF cards but he ste ldily refused until it
became a sort ofa joke TO solicit him.
Finally, angered by his quiet "No," one ask
ed him why he declined mingling with them in
these pleasures, and inquired if he onsdered
himself"too good" to take a social glass with
his fellows.
"Not too good, he replied, pleasantly; "but
| promised my old father and mother that |
would never touch card ,,,or drink glass OF
liquor in camp. II am not strong enough to
keep promise made to them, shall be sorry
soldier"
His companions ridiculed him with fearful
oaths, but he held his peace and finding he
would net retaliate, they gradually ceased to an.
noy him. But soon their games of cards SEEM
ed to have lost their fascination, and the soea
glass parted with ts old relish, and eventual,
more than half the number abandoned both,
aad began to read the good books aud papers
which their friends father and mother sent to
| him.
This true story speaks volumes for the
worth of good example, power which may
be carried into camp, or the workshop, OF
the school, everywhere needed, everywhere
fruitful of goodres
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-07-30
HOW ANNA BECAME A CHRISTIAN

We promised our young friends last weeh
tLat we would tell them, in this number how
little Anna became Christian. After reading
her Bible great deal, and thinking and
praying over it long time, at last she mad,
this resolve.
81 don't know as shall ever be Christian
bat this will do. l will give myself to th
Saviour every day of my whole life. / will reaC
my Bible and pray that my sins may be forziv,
EN- and then l will act just as Christians do
l will, the Lord helping, do no wrong thing
and will do all can to help my little broth.
ers and sisters to do right and to love the Sa.
viour; aud will love Jesus dearly, because be
is so good, so kind, whether l am his child ol
not"
50 Anna commen ced to do as she said; and
the blessed Jesus listened to her prayers and
forgave her sins, and accepted her when she
gave herself to him, and loved her dearly, as
she loved him.
Thu; little Anna became a Christian, and
walked in newness of life
"The little child who loves to pray,
And read his Bible too,
Shall rise above the sky one day
And sing as angels dc;
Shall live in heaven, that world above
Where all is joy, and peace, and love.
"Look up dear children see that star
Which shines so brightly there
But you shal brighter shine, by far,
When in that world so fair;
A harp of gold You each shall have,
And sing the power of Christ to saven
by the author of" Home Thrusts.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-07-30

Is THE MATTER SETTLED ?-Is the matter
settled between you and Godl | asked SOL
EMMY of one whose declining health warn
ed us to expect her early removal from this
world.
80, yes sir - was her calm reply.
allow did you get ii settled 2"
"The Lord Jesus Christ has settled it for
me.n
"And when did he do it for you ?,I inquir-
ed"
"When he died on the cross for my sins"
"How long is it since you knew this blessed
and consoling fact2'
The answer was readily given "about twelve
months ago."
Being anxious, however, to ascertain the
grounds OF this confidence, 1 asked, "How did
you know that the work which Christ accom-
plished on the cross for sinners was d ne for
you 2"
She at once replied, al read in the Bible, and
believed what read"
And now, dear reader, have you read in the
Bible, and believed what you have read 1t is
written, "Ohrist Jesus came into the world to
save sinners" Does this bring comfort to your
soul Do you believe this faithful saying2
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-07-30
r E LIGIO u s.
SECRET PRAYER.

| There is always danger in a season of strong
revival excitement, that prayer in the closet may
be neglected. The tendency of the present age
is to combined effort, to social organization, to
outward stir. The individual loses himself in
the public, and activity is more attractive than
meditation. As q natural consequence, Chris
tians absorbed in the growing interest OF re.
vival, find themselves attracted to the place OF
social prayer more than to their closets. De.
votions at home are hurried to bs present at
the early prayer meeting. The late evening
hours a. which the public services close leave
them too exhausted for protracted private de-
votioB. Some exctable ones even lose their
relish for solitary prayer, as persons accustom-
ed to highly seasoned food lose their relish for
simple fare.
Bat neglect of the closet from any cause, how.
ever good, is sure to be disastrous. No Chris
tian can live near God without uniform secret
prayer. No convert can grow In knowledge or
grace without it. No convicted sinner can at
tain abiding peace or clear views of acceptance
without 1t. The prophet Zschariah describes a
time of profound humiliation in Israel as a
time when the land mourned, "every family
apart"
There is great need, we think, at this time
of such solitary humiliation and prayer. 1t cul-
tivates humble, and strong, and enduring
piety. 1t inspires abasng views of self, and
exalting views OF God 1t leads to selt-exam-
nation and study of the Bible. 1t helps to an
unreserved conservation to the cause of Christ
1t gives personal experience of the pow
er and a worth of prayer which nothing can
shake.
Those whose devotional feeling is kinded by
public meetings often lose their feryer when
the public interest subsidies AS the power of
the revival abates, their zeal vsibly declines.
Meetings lose the former charm, because the
stir and excitement are missing; and their at
tendance becomes Irregular because the impel-
ling power was from without, instead of from
within. Many professed converts, a twelve
month after the revival, are not at the place of
weekly prayer; and many older Christians who
exhibited fiery zeal, fall into similar negli-
gence.
The cause s..a simple one, and the result is
inevitable. True religion is personable mat
ter between each man and God. In deep pen
itence the sinner mourns apart. In earnest
seeking one strives to fl d for himself the strait
gate and narrow way. In faith one trusts
Christ tor his own salvat ion. And in growth
10 piety, the struggle must be carried ON in the
secret chambers of the heart, not before the
public eye. The piety which depends for it's
birth or Its growth on outward and exciting in.
huences is likely to droop and die when the
exciting causes are withdrawn. There may be
much excitement it is inevitable in a powerful
revival but pastors and evaugelists ought to
exercise great care that it lead to secret pray
err and silent self. ex ami nation, and consecra-
tion to God in the closet when alone with ones
Maksr-( Watchman and Reflector.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-07-30

THE WAR IN EUROPE AUSTRIAN LossEs.-
A correspondent OF the London News writes
According te the gloomy reports of the Wen
ma, papers, the losses of the Austrian army at
the battle of Konniggratz considerably exceed
all that was ever imagined by the victors.-
The Austrian journalists frankly confess their
army to be in state Of perfect dissol luton
an announcement which has taken us wholly
by surprise, and is probably as wide of the
TRUTH as were their former boastings. The
Voksfreund (supposed to be the organ Of Car
dinal Rauscher) estimates the losses sustained
in ten days campaign at 100 900 men; while
the Neue Presse, paper which about fort>
night ago looked upon the downtalllof Prussia
as a certainty, now consoles itself with the hope
that of an army formerly given at 100000 to
400, 900 men, l50, 900 electives are left after
all, and will probably assemble at Olmutz.- -
Buoyed up, no doubt, by this unexpected in
telligence, the Prussiaus are pursuing their
advantage with the utmost ardor. From the
energy with which they have resumed the
chase after day g respite, it seems as thongh
they intended scattering the rear of the Aus
tran army before it can take refuge in the
Morsvian fortress.
A PANIC IN VIENsA.-The Vienna corres-
pondent of the Times, writing under date Of
July 8, says;
"The inhabitants of this city arc almost be-
side themselves with fear,s as it is now
currently reported that the headquarters of
the northern army are about to be removed
from Rrun to the intrenched camp at Floria-
dort, near Vienna but | have reason to be-
lieye that the shattered remains of the great
Austrian army are being collected at 0lmutz
and that its commander will for time pitch
his tent there. 1t is very evident that the Ipi-
perial authorities have lost their presence of
mind, and are at a loss how to act towards
Prussia and Italy. Count Belcredi, the chief
of the police department, and Count Larisch,
the minister OF finances, are the only members
of the cabinet who have energy left, and they
display it in a way which must needs increase
the encouragement and discomfort of the na-
tion. The former effectually silences the To-
cal press by expressing hope that ii will not
be necessary to place it under martial law,
and the latter cody uforms the bank that the
State requires from it loan of 200 600, 900
1orins, so ,O00, 900 of which must be advanced
at once, as the l5O 900 900 horins which were
borrowed a few weeks ago are already spent
As dismemberent and bankruptcy are now
staring Austria in the face, it is no matter of
wonder that her people are terribly cast down.
1.-THE Prussians must have suffered very
heavy losses at Konnigratz, as they were for
many hours exposed to the rakiug of the Aus
trion artillery"
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-07-30

REMARKABLE CASE oP SUIcIDE.-The sub
Joined account of tho suicide of a young man
who, at twenty years of age, had already run
the mad career of stock gambler, shows the
effects which arise from an absorbing desire to
grow rich without the toll of honest industry.
The unoultivatei and unchecked cupidity
which can lead youth who has not reached
legal manhood into acts which superiuduce
self. ion too plainly shows that moral
izing influences are alarmingly deficient in our
country:
ELIZABETH, N. J., July %, lsG6.-Harlau G..
Knapp, young man twenty years of age, OF
respeclabilty and good family, residing at this
place, committed suicide yesterday by shoot
ing himself through the heart and lungs with
seven barreed revolver, at half past tour
o'clock, P. NJ. The occurrence took place in
the cemetery grounds attached to the First
Presbyterian church, of which the deceased
was member, and had been regular atten-
daut for years. He was not laboring under
any observable mental derangeihent at the
time of the occurrence, having arrived in the
half past three P. NJ. train from New York, in
company with some ladies, (relatises,) whom,
after leaving the train, he placed in a carriage
saying he would walk along. He Immediately
proceeded to the cemetery, which is situated
on the main street, entered the grounds, and
when about a hundred yards from the gate,
on grassy mound shot himself. He was
seen by two little girls at play in the cemetery,
who gave the alarm to a man at work near By;
but he was dead before the man reached him.
Three balls entered the lett lupg, and two
Others at one orfce-the auricle OF the heart.
causing almost instantaneous death. He dis
charged five barrels OF the pistol.
An inquest was held, but no pocket book or
papers OF any kind were found on the body
hence the actuating cause is still mystery.
Intimate acquaiatances, however, attribute it
to Wall street speculations, as the unfortunate
young man had been operating on his own ac-
count for the last two months, having given
up situation tor that purpose.
This horrible affair caused great excitement
among the quiet denizens of this respectable
town on Saturday night, and has cast quite
gloom over the community. The unfortunate
young man was of strictly sober habits, good
dlsposLion. and fine promise.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-07-30
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organized for the benefit OF its members,
VINO are not ambitious for fame that ignores
the higher benefits resu lting from this nation
al game, which we regard as designed to i'm
prove and ennoble men, rather than to encour-
age spirit of fraud for the sole purpose Of
achieving q temporary triumph over a rival
club. We esteem the moral status OF q base
ball club of far greater value than mere physi-
cal skill, which prefers dishonest victory to
virtuous defeat The Atlas, we learn, firm ly
intend to discourage and oppose every species
of deception and immortality which would de-
grade this noble game from its high and ap.
propriate mission of furnishing pure and le-
gitimate recreation for our young men. We
hope your views fully accord with these reflec-
items ~
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-07-30

A FAITHFUL GRAsDsoN.-A grandson of Gen.
Cass a little more than year ago, about thir-
teen years of age, very reserved and thought
full boy, who was accustomed to read the Bible
to his grandfather, came into his room one day
and after sitting in meditative mood for some
time, looked up earnestly and said, 'Grandpa
do you love Jesus2" With some emotion the
General replied, al hope do, my child, but not
as much as ought" "Welp said the boy al
will pray for you and he rose and LETT the. room
After short absence, he returned, and aid
with increased earnestness, "G ranupa, | want
you to say that you do love Jesus, and not that
you hope" The General was quite overcome by
the appeal and related the Incident to his
daughter with much emotion.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-07-30

Dr. F--sometmes drank q good deal at
dinner. He was summoned one evening to
see lady patient, when he was more than
"half seas over" and conscious that he was
SO.
On feeling her pulse, anu finding himself
unable to count its beats, he iauttered:
Drunk, by Jovel"
Next morning, recolecting the crcum-
stance, he was greatly vexed, and just as he
was thinking what eSpl .nation he should Of
er to the lady, a let er was put in his hand
She too .knew," said the letter, that he
had dscoveiei the unfortunate condition in
which she was, when he had last visited her
and entreated him to keep the matter secret,
| n consideration OF the enclosedn-a hundred
dollar bill.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-07-30

The recklessness which frequently possess
es men while in battle is well illustrated by
soldier, who, loading and firing " i;h all his
might while his fellows were falling around
him, exclaiued;-"Boys, aint this h-il, amt
1t buliy!" A certain German took different
view, on another occasion. After Il series of
hardships aud reverses, anl while the battle
was still in hot progress, belched forth: Got
tam Christopher Columbus, he dtseorer Ameri-
kes
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-07-30

Tobacco was first brought into reBute in
England by Sir Walter Raleigh. By the eau
tion he took in smoking i; privately, he did
not intend it should be copied. But sitting
one day in deep meditation, with pipe in
his mouth he inadvertently called to his man
to bring him a tankard of small beer. The
fellow coming into his room, threw all the
liquor into his masters face, and runniag down
stairs, bawled out: Fire, hepl Sir Waiter
has studied until his head is on fire, and the
smoke bursts out at his mouth and nose"
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-07-30


EyAsivE.-?atrick, bef1re he became joined
in the bonds Of ''holy wedlsck' with Bridget
was in the service OF father McNulty,
One day that good priest expected a call
from Protestant minister, and wished some
excuse to get rid of him. So calling Patrick,
be proceeded to give him the necessary in
structons.
"Patrick," said he, "if that minister comes
here TO day, do not wish TO see him
"Yis, your reverence"
"Make some kind OF an excuse and send him
away
"Tell him Pm not home"
"Would ye ave me tell lie to him, yer
riverance2"
"No, no, Patrick, but get him out some way
give him an evasive answer
'Au evssive answer it is?' I'll do it yer
riverence.
The matter thus arranged, father Mac re-
tired to his library, and Patrick went about
his duties.
About dusk in the afternoon, the worthy
priest came out of his room and found Patrick
in unusually good spirits.
"Well, Patrick, said h Q, did the minister
call to day2'
ayes, sr.r-r."
"And did you get rid of him2p
al did, SIR"
"Did e ask ii was INF"
"He did sir"
"And what did you say to him?'
al gave him an eyasive answer"
"An evasive answer, Patrick"
ayes yer riverence.'
"And what did you say 10 him?"
"He axed me was yes in, aud told him pas
his grandmother a donkey"
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-07-30

FoRTY.Tw ERsoNs PoIsoEED.-A letter to
the Cincinnati Gazette, dated Indanap oils
Indiana, 22d instant, says
A very distressing occurrences took place
at the Pyle House. in this city last evening"
The bcarders, of whom the house has large
number, were nearly all poisoned at supper
and some torty-two were taken sick and con.
tinued very i'll durng the night. They are Sl
somewhat better this evening, but are not YET
considered out OF danger. The family of Mr..
Pyle aud the fsmale servants were also attack.
ed, Various theories have been suggested to
account for the strange phenomenon, but none
are thoro ughly satisfactory. Some think the
poison was in the milk, while others ascrios
the sickness to so me blackberries which were
provided for supper
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-07-30

The famous Mr. Amner, going through a
street in Windsor, two boys looked out of
one pair of stairs window, AMI criei: "lhere
goes Mr.. Amner, that makes so many bulls"
He hearing them, looked up, saying: "You
young rascals, | know you well enough, and
if had you here Ia kick you down stairs
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-07-30

gentleman residing near Boston, drew
the attention OF the Town Council to 4 slough
in the road, as nuisance, but no notice WAS
taken gift: One day he found, to his amuse-
ment, that two Councillors had walked into it
by accident, and were hounderiug about in the
mire, when he addressed them thus-"Geatle-
men of the Town Council Of Boston. have
often petitioned TO your honorable body
against this slough, but | never lad any at
tentioa paid to my petition. | now come forth
to express my delight to see you at last NOR
ing IN the matter.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-07-30

servant newly engaged presented to his
master, one morning, pair of boots, the leg
Of one of which was much longer than the
other one.
"How comes 1t, rascal, that these boots arc
not of the same length2"
81 really don't know sir, but what boihers
me the most is, that the pair down stairs are
in the same fix"
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-07-30

An orator in appealing to the "bone and
sinew," said: My friends, | am proud TO see
arouud me to night the hardy yeomanry OF the
land, for l love the agricultural interests OF
the country; and well may love them, fellow
citizens, for | was born farmer; the hap
pest days of my youth were spent in the
peaceful nvocations of a son OF the soil. II I
may be allowed to use a fgurative expression,
my friends, may say was raised between
two rows of corn.
"a pumpkin, by thundern exclaimed an in
ebriated chap, just in font OF the stage.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-07-30

PREcocIoUs Upon tue marriage of one {
her companions, little girl of about eleven
years of age, of the same school, said to her
parents, "why. don't you think that Amelia is
married, and she hasn't gone through trac-
tions yet"
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-07-30

AT revival, not long since, an old lady
prayed tetvently for the young lambs OF the
fock." A "lady in black not to be outdone
by her sister, responded, and blandly asked,
who was to pray for "the old ewes2' This set
the congregation in roar.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-07-30

Ma. HOOPS SosG.-A clerk In music
store was lately overpowered By L astidious
young lady who wanted to purshase "Mr.
Hood's--a-song OF the-a-gentleman' un.
der-garmentln The clerk ia st.ll alive.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-07-30

No two human beings were ever alike, eith-
er In body or mind. IN other words, nature
has been engaged In making men aat women,
six thousand years, without 4king one that
she thought worth while repeating.