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Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-01-29
From tho 5tudonts' Journal.
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Light proceeds from luminous bodies, and Is
| caused by the undulatiuns OF an extremely
| subtle huid, iu the same manner that the waves
rscede from pebble when 1t Ia thrown int
still water. These waves of water when in
terfupted again unite; but those of light do
not. In considering that light Is transnated
By nndnlaiioBs or waves, we must make The
supp -sition, that we are entirely surrounded
by an extremely thin aud light air or
ether called illuminiferous ethe,; and that the
space between US and the sun, from which we
derive our light, is not in reality a vacuum,
but is filed with this illumiriterous ethar.
Light passes from the sun to us distance of
so,o00,00o miles, in minutes, hence the suu
may be above tho horizon minutes before its
light passes TO us. The fixed stsrs which are
situated at great distances from us and which
require many years for their light to pass to
us might be destroyed and also new ones might
be created, and we would not know 1t for many
years.
. Light moves with the amazing velocity of
1872 500 miles a second.
The Electric Light is only ~ times less than
the light OF the SUI. 1t will burn in the open
air, in vacuum, and also IN water. The
Magnesium Wire Light is very powerful. by
its aid Photographs have been taken ~ the
catacombs Of Paris, aud also OF the interior Of
the great py ramd OF Egypt. +. II. r.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-01-29

WITTY PARsos.-A Scotch clergyman by
the name of RatJy Morrison was a man Of
great laughter and humor Ga one occasion,
qaired so much time and study to write a SER
mon, as ministers pretend, aud offered bet
that he would presch half an hour oa any pas
sage in the Old Testament without the slight
est preparation. Mr. Morrison took the bet,
aud gave for text, "And the ass opened his
mouth and he spAke.n The parsen wca the
wager, the officer being rather disiuclined to
employ his eloquence upsn tkst text.
On another occasion, Mr.. Morrison entreated
an officer to pardon a poor soldier for como
offence he had committed. The officer agreed
to do so, II he would, in return, grant MIN the
fret favor he should ask. Mr.. Morrison agreed
to this. Ia day or two, the officer demanded
that the ceremony Ut baptism should ba per-
formed on apuppy. The clergyman agreed to
III and party OF many gentlunen assembled
to witness the novel baptism.
Mr.. Morrison desired the officer TO hold up
tho dog, as was customary in the baptism OF
children, and Jaid, "As | am F. minister of tho
Church of Scotland, mus, proceed according
90 the ceremonies of the church."
"Certainly," said the Major, al expect all the
ceremony"
"Well, then, Major, | begin by the usual
question: You acknowledge yourself the
father of this puppy?'
roar of laughter burst from the crowd; the
officer threw the candidate for baptism away.
Thus the witty minister turned the laugh
against the infdel, who intended to deride the
sacred ordinance.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-01-29

G0Ds PROMISE OF SUPPoRT.-"When thou
rasseth through the waters, 1 will be with
thee; and through the rivers, they shall not
overflow thee; when thou walkest through the
hfe, thon ehait not be burned; neither shall
the fame kindle upon thee" lisa. AZ -. What
diversity of afiiction in this trial world -
TIE Christian is here forewarned that he will
encounter these In somo one of their innumsr-
able phases, whether it be the loss OF health,
loss OF wealth, loss of friends, baffled schemes
or blighted hopes
But, blessed thought, these trials have thcir
limits God will "stsy his rongh wind In the
day Of his east wind p He will say, "Tbus far
shalt thou go, and no farther"
Aad better, still, jesus will be In all these
trials, and prove sufficient for them all. "oh,
srs," says Thomas Brookes, "there is in a cru.
Gifted Jesus something proportionable to all
the strai thts, wants, necessities and trials of
his poor people,
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-01-29
From the Students Journal.
FIVE MINUTES TOO LATE

Punctuality is the soul OF business. Re.
member that boys; no matter what you have
10 do, do IL 10 the right time. nan that ia
usually behind time is usually behind in every
thing else.
"You are just .fps minutes too late. sir -
said stern, punctual, but honest old mer-
chant to a handsome, intelligent looking young
man, who had just entered his counting room,
to apply for va cant clerkship. "You are
just five minutes too late, sir. can do moth
ing for you. am a punctual man, a business
man, sir. would not employ the son of my
best friend If he came FIVE minutes behind
time. man that does not keep up TO bis
engagements 10 not the man for me. Ten o.
clock was the time you were 10 meet me, sir;
not ten o'clock and fire minutes. Punctuall'y
is the soul Of business, young man. Remem-
ber that. Good morning, sir"
The young man bowed and turned silently
away, with heavy heart, mortified and dis
appointed. He had confidently expected the
situation.
''Just i've minutes too late, iung in his ears
and burned In his heart like living wood, Of
fire. lust FIVE minutes too late. He had
learned a lesson. EMV.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-01-29
4 ELIGIO u s.
WAY THEY DIDN'T 60 TO CHURCH

WHY THEY DIDN'T GO TO CHURCH.
a curious man who keeps d note OF all that
he hears, has given to the public six months
oil excuses for not attending church. They ars
as follows
overslept myself could not dress In time ;
too coldj too hot; too dusty; too wet; too damp;
too sunny; too cloudy; don't feel disposed no
time to myself; look over my drawers; pat my
papers to rights letters 10 write TO friends ;
mean to take walk; going 10 take a ride tieo
to business siI days a week; no fresh air but
on Sunday, can't breathe in church; always 30
dull feel little feverish feel little chilly /;
feel little lazy; expect company to dinner; got
a headache; intend nursing myself to-day new
bonnot not come home tore my muslin dress
down stairs; got new novel, must be returned
on Monday morning wasn't shaved in time
don't like the liturgy, always praying for the
same thing don't like extempofary prayer /;
don't like an organ, it's too noisy don't like
singing without music, makes me nervous the
spirit is willing but the flesh is weak dislike
an extemPorary sermon, it is too frothy; can T
bear written sermon, too prosyi nobody to-
day brt our own minister, can't always listen
to the same preacher don't like strangers
cant keep awake when at church, fell asleep
last time when l vas there, shall mol risk it
again.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-01-29

THE truest Christian poiteuess is cheerful
| ness. 1t is graceful, and sits well on old ~
well as young. IL is the best of all company
and adorne the wearer of it more than rabies
and diamonds set in gold 1t costs nothing
| and set is valuable,
GssuisE ueighborly love kuowe no dstinc-
tion OF Persons. II is like the SUM- which doe
not ask on what IL shall shine, or what It shall
wario; but shines and warns by the very law
OF bis own being. So there is nothing hidden
from its light and heat
TRpsT him little who prsifes all, him less
who eensuree all and him least who 10 indi'.
ferent about ali.
NoTsiTHsTAsDISa the Difference msu pays his
intellect, he Is governed more by his heart than
his head. kis reason may pronounce with q
certainty that eeens To imply M imposFibility
Of ustase; out after all his heart " I'll run aw ay
with the action.
TaE records of life run thus Man cresps
iuto ehildhood--bounds into youth--sobers
into uanhood-softe1s into age-t7tters into
second childhood, and stumble 8 into the grave
prepared for him.
Wssre prone to ladgo others narrowly by
their particular acts We like ourselves 10 be
judged generously by our spirit
IT just saying OF an old writer that man
Ike books begin and end with blank leaves
infancy and scniiity; and We may add that there
il often times nothing better between .tbo two.
THOUSANDS who dread to have the word death
in their mouths, are continually taking the
means OF dsa,n into their thirsty oridces
CussRd lie only the mimic Of discretion, and
may deceive weak men, who often mistake
pettress tor wit and gravity fer wisdom.
THg law should be 10 the sword what the
handle is to the hstchet 1t should direct III,
stroke aud temper the force.
VINO fights with passions and overcomes
them is endued with the best nature.
/, FLArrRR not, nor be thou Hsttered, Follow
the dictates of your reason, and thea you ere
safe,
BALANCE your expenses by thejust weight Of
your own estate, and not by the poise OF anoih :
tr's spending.
| a ssasoaab!e gathering, and a reasonabi,
spending make good housekeeping.
! nsA- Ths Secretary OF War has discharge
! one of his clerks for saying he would like Il
i see Senator sumner "ssnt to his long home .
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-01-29
MORNING, JANUARY

1t will average 2, 2,5ss 10 the mile of road. 10
the manufacturing districts like the Lehigh
Valley, II rms up TO 6,ll1. In those roads
terminating in large city, like the North
Pennsy lvania, Il reaches I0,66l, while in q
road through q manufacturing district and ter
minating in large city, it may reach IL G33
like the West Chester and Media.
The district to betraversed by the Whining
ton and Reading, is fully as populous as those
traversed by the three frat roads cited, and
Is not purely agricultural district, but one OF
considerable Importance as manufacturing
centre. Will 1t not, therefore. be safe 10 es-
timate Its way passenger trade at the average
of the local roads 10 the strictly agricultural
districts; 1859 to the mile, or at 1879. .45O pas
sengers, carried distance of l3 miles?
This, at three cents per mile will
give us for the Way passenger travel,
a revenue OF SJO,4s5.
To which add the estimate for
through passengers, sci, $3.50.
Aud we have, as the gross re-
ceipts from passenger traffic, $72,45l.
At the first glance this may appear q large
estimate, but 1t Is one that will be more likely
to be exceeded than otherwise, after the road
has been three years in operation. LAUREL.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-01-29

CHRISTIAN PRiNcIrLEs.- me a man OF
tue greatest practical wisdom, and you will
show me man without resentment. This is
tba central idea of Christianity. Whether con-
sonant With human nature, matters not its
practical effect Is excellent. But then we have
the consolation to know that 1t is practical,
and always with success. Aud they who prac
tice it have an influence for good such as no.
where else is found. Bat We who are most
troubled with the infrmities OF human nature
may practice 10y self-denial) and attain to The
eminence OF Christians-.not church members
necessarily, but men who do good from the
nature OF their principles, which their lives
thus tntored, necessarily reflects. Such man
a true Christian in principle or in actions, does
The good in the world, morally-and morality
is the foundation OF society As are the NOR.
ais OF nation SO ia the nation. Politeness is
based upon it-upon an nmiable disposition.
We see this in Christian nations not among
barbarians. To cultivate morality, requires
an effort-but nothing benefits so much. Think
OF q world of true brotherly love. There would
be no need OF almshouses or houses of cor
reciion. The millenial would then have ar
rived. And this is within our reach !; is eact
individuals privi.ege-duty.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-01-29

Rea- General GrNnt, on Monday, took pos
session CT his new residence Vt Washington.
The furniture has been sent from The Phila-
delphia mansion.
sel- Imperialist prisoners in tho hands OF
the Mexican Liberslists, protest against Maxi
milian's recent order putting ihe Literrlist
prisoners to death
s6y- Sixty citizens OF Louisiana, residing
near Shreveport, have been arrested on the
charge OF numbering negroes.
% Petitions, asking that the troops be no.
withdrawn, are being sent the President from
Alabama.
eY- Resolutions urging President johnson
to proclaim general amnesty have hsen in
roduced into the Georgia Legislature.
eH Hou. George ". Julian, OF Indiana. has
received, at Washington, h threatening letter,
enclosing large piece Of a negro scalp, with
the hair attached.
eE sky citizens OF Lousisna, residing neal
Shreveport, have been arrested On the charge
OF numbering negroes.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-01-29

TO OonsUhrNvEs.--Ths advertisor, having been
restored to heanh in q few weeks by very simple
remedy, after having sufe for sevsTa years
with severe hung Affection, and that dread disease,
Consumption-is anxious to make known to his tel-
w-sufsrers the meaus Of cure.
To all who desire it, he will send COPY ef he
prescription used (free of cbsrge, wit tue direc-
uons fer preparing and using the same which they
vii ind u bt Consumption Asthma.
bronchitis, Coughs, Colds, and all Throat and Lung
Aheetions. The only object OF the advertiser in
sending the Prescription is to benefit the afflicted,
and spread iaformat ton whieh he concsive4 to be
invaluable, and he hopes every sufferer will Try his
remedy, as it will cost them nothing, and may prove
blessing. Parties wishing the prescription, FREE
BY return mail, viii address Rev. Edward A. Will
son. Williamsburg, Kings Co., New York.
ERRoRs OF YoUrH-A gent leman who suffered
for years from Nervous Debility, Premature Decay
and all the effects OF youthful indiscrotion will for
the sake Of suffering humanity, send FREQ to all who
need IL, the receipt and directions for making the
simple remedy by which he cured. Sufferers
wshhlg To profit by the adv,ntisers experience can
do % BY addressing John B. Ogden, No Is, Cham
beis street. New York. janl ly.
SfAASaE, BUr TRuB.-Evory young lady and
gats'aaH In the United States can hear something
very mus, 10 their advantage by return mall free
OF thargp,l by addressing the undersigued. Those
having fears Of being humbuEgsd will obligo by not
no toAg this card. All ethers will please address
their obedient servant, Thos. T. Chapman, No. Ss4
Hsoadwsy, New York. janl.ly.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-01-29
LINES ON THE DEATH OF JOSEPH J..
HICKMAN,

HICKMAN.
Death has claimed our little Josey,
Set his seal upon his brow,
And his cheeks that were like roses,
Are as pale,as marble now.
We have robed him In white garments,
Pure and spotless for the grave,
And one little lock of hair
10 the most that we can save.
We have crossed his white hands meekly
On his pulseless breast,
And they have laid him lowly,
Meath the graveysrd-sod to rest.
We have closed the sye-l lids gently,
Ger the dim and glassey eyes,
For the soul that gave them brightness,
Now has fed beyond the skies.
Yes, beyond the sky-in heaven,
Our dear darling's soul hath Del;
Tell me not that he hath perished,
Tell me not that he is dead;
For know that he is living
Where the happy angels dwell
Though we've laid his spirits clay house
Down SO lowly in the dell.
Yes he's gone to dwell in heaven.
Little Josey loved and fair,
And we shall no more see him,
Till we 60 to meet him there.
Through our weary, weary journey,
Ger this dreary mortal shore,
We shall never see the smiling
or his sweet face any more.
But when life ON earth is over,
In our Fathers dwelling place,
We shall gaze again with rapture
On our little Josey's face.
There we'll press him to our bosoms
And will kiss his cheeks once mere,
And forever and forever,
We will ream the spirit land.
r. @. II.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-01-29

MALIGNANT CHRIsrrASs.-Some persons.pride
themselves ia being blunt, or as they call it,
"honest;" but very blunt people do very little
good to Others and get little love to themsel-
YES. The Scriptures recommend gentleness
and kindness. There is nothing in this world
OF ours half so mean as vindictve and ma
ignant disposition. Yet, many Christians
CRAFTY this spirit, and deceive themselves with
the idea that they are rebukiug sin. Christians
should take heed of getting fond of the work
at "rs0uking." Such Spiritual constsbles do
great deal Of mischief without intending to.
They are in the church what q very witty aud
sarcastic person is in society, Or what a tell
tale is IN SCHOOL, and approximate very cloeely
to that class which the apostle terms busy
bodies in other mems matters. Such Christians
come in time TO be regarded as nuisanoes in
society, constantly to be avoided, and the lit.
tie good they may do is thrown away. Our
master must be tender and wiaHing The nail
OF reproof. says an old writer, must be well
oiled in kindness before 1t is driven to Tvs
home,
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-01-29
From the Students Journal.

Eiura.on Il blessing Tor which We
should be very grateful. Though the educs-
tion Of the mind is important, yet moral edu
cation is still more SO.
Fifty seven years ago was born in Hardin
County, Kentucky, a child in the home OF pow
erty. At aeven years OF age be- was sent 10
school with an old copy of Dilworth's SPELL
ing Book under his arm; one o. The three
books which formed his fathers liorary.
The boy made thorough use OF his limited
means. He rose from one position OF honor
TO another, until be reached the summit of
American greatness--Presiient OF the United
Ststes. That boy was Abraham Lincoln. v.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-01-29
From the Students Journsl .
nIfR papER

The design of the Students Journal ls TO
make ard develop intellect; TO foster and aid
talent; to encourage and Industry, and promote
the good morals Of "a.
Original contrihIt.ya are earnestly solicit
ted to he several copst.'. eEis. Although our
list Of contributors he Haiher briliiau, nor
wo rld-repowed, yet We hops our humble col
um rs will help and cheer u onward iu oar
daily schoo! lives.
The Students Journal will be uader the sG-
pervision aud control Q. the teacher, sssis,,d
by + b Robinson, who l. justly entitled, on
account OF his scholarship and manly depott-
ment, 70 the unanimous vote which he received
from us fellow students.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-01-29

The Season. Is now at its height, and before It
commences to decline think it best to offer on r
large stock at reduced rates so persons still in
want of any kind of Dry Goods, Carpets, Shawls
Cloaks, 10, will fhd large und we'll selected sloet
at the old stand Ne. 800 Market street, above 3D.
1t SCENE hardly nesssary to go into particulars as
resards the goods Aad prices but wi say that those
who come will not b disappointed in either. We
would eai the attention OF the lsdss to assort
msnt Of fars, Cloaks, Shawls, Dress Goods, &c. Q
the gentlemen Cloths, Cassimers, Satinets Ne.
rino Under shrts, and Drawers, and the 6ne a.soIt
ment Of Hos cry always on hand in great variety
Wenow have ons ofthe b ct sssortmens Of Domes-
tic and House furnishng goods to be found in any
state o~ city. Call aud examine. Wa. M. KEN
hARD, 500 Market Street.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-01-29

$1,000 Rstoas J-Infam Lost. B earirg the des.
cription of quite a noted parsonage with great men
tally developed mind and judgement, with bright,
cheerful countsa lsnos, light compexion blue eyes,
black eye brows, red hair and turn up nose and in
short remarkably smart infant. When last seen
had in its posses sion 1000 card pictures Of its ar-
ents, b. Others I'd sisters 5000 cards Of its grand
parents, 5000 cs I'd photographs vignettes standing
AID sitting fgui all of which it was distributing
among rs numerous friends and acquaintance :,
which were all N ade atsexton's Photograph Gallery,
recommending everybody who wished good pictures
and cheaper than they could get them anywhere
lese, to 60 to Sex zton's 3l5 Market st. Wimingt n,
Del. lhs above reward will be raid for the return
Of the ehiLi. IN photographs at sexton's 1. X L.
gallery, sl5 Market st. dec25.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-01-29
For the Delaware Republican

hh kDIroR A few evenings since was
favored with an invitation to be present at the
house OF one our worthy citizens, to witness
series Of Parlor Tableaux, given mostly by
quite young children TOR their own improve.
msnt and the entertainment of relatives and
friends. The scenes were much varied, en-.
bracing history. tragedy, comedy, &c. The
delineations, especially by the younger ones,
was most excell ent.
One scene especially was worthy Of COM
ment. picnic party were peated on Il .
grass partaking OF lunch; their po sitions werr
graceful, easy and very natural; their faces
were lit with genial smiles, and although all
was silent and still, yet we could almost hear
their siivery laugh and catch the words OF Joy
Aud glAdness falling from their lips.
The scene changes-a stranger appears iu
their midst-how suddenly their bright faces
wear frown, how quickly the shadow follows
the sunlight--as they gaze on the uucomy
fgure OF the fortune teller-awe, wonier con-
sternation are depicted on faces go lately iiu-
minated with happy smiles. Finding nothing
to fear the next scene shows aJ the children
gathered around the stranger as he tells the
fortune Of one of their elder girls. The last
scene-"The Fultilment" shows the Fortune
Teller as having won the prize, standing with
her In the centre, whilst the merry group are
coupled of just ready to waltz the wedding
dance around them. This was only one OF the
many tableaux and as | looked upon the
changing scenes thought how much more
pleasant and instructive in every way, the
evening was passed than had it been devoted
to silly plays and idle gossip.
The evening was one of great interest to the
attending friends and Of much pleasure and
benefit to those who so ardently eudeavored to
please us.
trust that they may be encouraged 10 pass
many Of their evenings in this way, and tor
This purpose only, is this written, that II may
urge them on in the good work of self-im-
provement and induce others TO ---."' futo tne
underta king. that II may become more unlver-
sal for evening entertainments, making the
participants the more useful for Older years
the better capable to bear their part in the
b rattle Of life. ONE PRESENT.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-01-29

WHAr DID MARY SAY.-Duriug the trial Of
OogEell, for kidnapping ,'aiOa took place lai a.
ly in Hilsb0rpu,h an iacident occurred which
created considerable fun - tho ex- ase OF V ia
and counsel. Wise Sloan wa9 tesui, Ing. aud
was requested to = ste si thai abe knew abous
ii certain transaeuog.
Witness-"i Was IL the sii;ing-Foom, when
Mary came from the kitchen hufriedly, and
Cogseli after her. IL caught hold of her n
the sitting room door, aai ssid, Mary, you
have been here long enough; coma and go
home now"
Attorney for deiendaut-' What did Mary
say ~ 'fe-
Attorney for st'te--''srop therei ] object to
the question:
Here discussion of nearly two h1ars sooS
place, IN which four lawyers participatsd. AZ
ter which the judges held lona, serious aoa
exciting discussion on the susjeet, aud RaalIS.
in very formal and pomqous manner. ststed
that It was the opinion of ths court thai ins
question should be answered. Tho conrt
room was crowded TO almost suffocatiou, and
tne most intense inete.t was manifested AZ
TINS stnge of the proceedings.
iho question was repeated, "what did Mary
say y aud the witness answered
"She didn't say a word ~
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-01-29

How bravey man cen walk the earth, bear
toe heaviest burdens, perform the severest du-
ties, and look all men square in the face. he
only bears in his breast clear conscience,
void of offence toward God or man There is
no spring, no spur, no inspiration like this
To feel that we have omitted no task, ana left
40 obligation uniulfilled, this flls the whole
neart with satisfaction, and the soul with
strength.