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Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1867-02-01
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49,
| A rare combination dollars and
cents.
! Tobacco should not b chewcd but .
( chewsd. E
The gayess smilers are tho. saddest
! weepers. ts
Drive your cows upon the ice, ii you
want cowslips in the winter.
| Why Is the endorser of a note called
4 a surety! Because ke is almost suro 10
have tepay IT.
! Why is a mad bull an animal of con.
vivial disposition Because he offers a
horn to every one he meets.
/ The loss OF time Is most felt by those
who know how to employ their hours,
and wish 10 have no idle moments. D.
Never think you have money at com.
mand until IT is actually in your hand,
therefore, take caro- how youpromise 1t!
| He who was never acquainted with
adversely has seen tho world but on
one side. and Is ignorant of hnlr tho
/ scenes Of nature. 8
| a man In Orange county VAS found,
not long since, endeavoring to climb All
overshot water wheel In grist mill.
He said he was trying To go up stairs 10
I bed, but somehow or other the steps
wouldn't stand still.
! An Eastern Calph being afflicted
with ennui, was advised that an ex-
I change of shirt with n man that wns
perfectly happy would cure him. AZ
ter long search he discovered gue, a
man, but was Informed the happy fcl-
/ low had no shirt. -. .,
| Count Growski was once in q heated
argument with an ex.rebCl, Judge
L---when he suddenly .Rid, Judge
l., II admire yott?f "Why," return
cd the Judge, ~ cannot see why you
admire me, after calling me such hard
names?" Indeed roared the Count,
81 admire everysing Eat is perieck, and
/ you are one pcrteck scoundrel.n
| a dispute once arose between two
Scotchmen named Campbell and Nj
/ Lean, upon the antiquity of their fam
/ ilies. The latter would not allow that
/ the Campbells had right to rank with
the M'Leans in antiquity, who he insis.
ted were in existence "a n clan since the
beginning of the worlh. Campbell had
little more Biblical knowledge than his
antagonist. and asked him II the elan
Of the McIeans was before the Hood:
Flood! What food?rasked M'Lean.
1.-THE flood that drowned all the world
but Noah and his family, and his
iiocks," said Campbell.
Pooh! you and your floods" said
NJ Lean, my clan was before the flood"
II have not read i'm my Bhle,n said
I Campbell, 'of the name of Mclean CO..
ing into Noah's Ark
"Noah's Ark?' retorted M'Lean, con.
temptuously, "who ever heard Of y
M'Lean that hadn't boat OF his ain p"
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1867-02-01
Paying the National Debt.

The London Spectator, in alludiug to
the prospect of our paying the National
debt ere long, remarks:
1t will be the greatest decd democ-
racy has ever done, the one which will
come clearly home to property holders,
which Will most rapidly dissipatc the
idea that democracy is distinguished by
AN ignorant Impotence of taxation,
or by an ignorant indisposition to pay
up honorable claims. No despotism
will he able to show such n financial
account, no constitutional monarchy a
better one and successful finance tell.
heavily with cultivated mankind. The
tide of emigration will sct in with
double rapidlty, and the Last remaining
deterrent to British North America
will have been removed. Meanwhile,
whether the dream is fulfilled or not,
America, so long as she raises this sur.
plus, possesses q force which it Is
difficult TO estimate. She can, for ex-
ample, spend without loan, as much
as the whole outlay Of Great Britain
upon her army and navy, and can
waste every year, without increasing
her taxes, as much as tho loan with
which Napoleon paid for his Italian
campaign"
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1867-02-01

A. GooD ONE.-During the ii irst years
OF the war, when change wasscarcs and
some large firms were issuing CURRENCY
of their own, n farmer went To store
in n nsiglboring town and bought some
goods, and gave the merchant n five
dollar bill, of which he wanted seven
ty-five cents back. The merchant
counted out the amount aud handed it
over to the farmer. He looked ut him a
moment and inquired, What's this?u
It's my currency,n said the merchant
"Wal, 'taint good for nothin' where i
live,O said the farmer. "Very wcll.u
replied the merchant, keep it till YOU
get a dollars worth and bring IL TO INV
store and will give you dollar bill
for IT,
The farmer pocketed the change and
departed. A few weeks after he went
into the same store and bought goods to
tho amount ofone dollar, and after pay
ing over the identical seventy. five cents
he took out a handful of pumpkin seeds
and counted out twenty I've Of them.
and passed them over to the merchant,
+" Why" says the merchant, whats
thls?' Wal, says the farmer, "this
is my currency and when you get q
dollars worth bring ii to my place and
l will give you a dollar bill for it.,,--
Belio,cs Fatks Times.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1867-02-01
MY Kittie.

My kittie was SO pretty! 1t was al
most white, except it had black tail
and nose, and little black spots on its
toes; and it would skip and run about
the room 80 pretty!
One day | went to Jesup, to get me q
comb. j thought ma could not get one
to suit me, SO must go myself Ma
let me go; and while was gone Belle
put my kittie out doors, and when
come home it was frozen to death I
Then l was mad at her for long time.
Ma got me another one; but it was not
rs pretty as the other one was. And
then was not mad at Belle any more.
CARRIE JOB.
Eight years Of ago.
Jan. II, 1867.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1867-02-01

CoNcLrsfvE EVIDENCE 1T is related
that at a trial at Buffalo recently, In an
action brought by livery stable keeper
against a man who mad hired horse
aud chaiss of him, and smashed up the
latter most essentially, and the former
somewhat, one Tom. Hallenbeck was
this horse, Mr.. Witness" p, s.Yes sir /;
your business ~ "I'm the city ton. y
:. For what reason did you sell him p,
I" Why, the truth is he was too slow for
my business, aud let him 90 to . livery
stable man.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1867-02-01

Be- We are happy to publish the following
handed us by the Superintendeut.-t.p GA
zETTE.
The Journey and tle Oversurn.
When was homo in vacation, / bad
very nice time, and L guess you all
did. When the time came to come
back to the Home, l felt very bad; but
| tried not to feels IL was two O'Clock
when we started. / felt almost too law
to get up when the stage came for us.
because hadn't much chance to sleep
in so short time; but / got up and
dressed myself, and we started off. The
woods were so lonesome; but we cheered
them with our songs.
About three miles cut of town, there
was ditch filled up with mud. When
we came 70 the place, the stage driver
told Us to hold on to our seats. We did
so; but the first thing we knew, we
Were tipped over in the mud puddle.
We were SO frightened thst we couldn't
stir. The top of the stage was tipped
on the side, and the side went down to
the bottom.
When We were all out, the first thing
thought Of was my dolly; SO cried
for my dolly. At first the man couldn't
find it; but after while they found it.
1t had got mud all spattered over ito
nice new travelling dress, which Josie
had made for it; Ind it had lost its nice
cape. We rode all the way to Coles
burg in the rickety old stage; and then
We took another, and went To the place
where We took the cars. We got the:r
just in timo, and took the rest Of our
journey in peace.
MAY LAWRENCE.
fTen years Of age.)
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1867-02-01

THE "DIvINING ROD. THE following
are some of the gueerfacts claimed for
that prospecting auxiliary commonly
called the ''divining rod;
l. That a forked stick Of green witch
hazel or peacl, (and doubtless some
other kinds OF wood will Involuntary
turn In the hands of some persons over
certain places, aud will not do so i'm
the hands Of all persons.
z That tho persons in whose hands
the so-caiieI divining rod will turn
cannot prevent the turning Of the stick;
ana II .ne resistance il sufficient, the
suck Will twist between the hands
holding it, or will break.
.. That a dry or seasoned stick, I'm
Wnlch there Is no sap, will turn invol-
untary.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1867-02-01
2oetra.
THE DOsrIClLE ERECTED ET gOHN.
Translated from, the ralgor Of NJ Goose.
r..F ,5ftfs BY a POPE.

.#'# .NI..tE % a fpFG. .e..-.
-
Behold the Mansion reared by ttecdal Jack
.. a.fEr .t. --a q. = -.
In the proud chirque OF Ivan's bivouac. GaE
{ Es-f -.# sas r.,.-
Mark how, the rats feloniOus fangs invade
The golden stores in Johns pavilion laid.
tFlaftHs Ei5E tEs ..sE4s #'1t g" ssNEE -H4 !
Anon with velvet foot and Tarquin strides,
subtle Ortmalkin To his quarry gllaes;
Grimalkin grim, that Slew the fierce rodent,
whose tooh insidious ohann's = saclscioth rent!
Lo! now, tho deep-mouthcd canine-foes as
sanit, a.,.stt a
stored in the followed precincts of the hall
That rose complete At Jack 's creative call.
Here stalks the impetuous COW with crumpled
horn,
Whercon the exacerbatlne hound WAS torn.
Who bayed the feline slaughter beast that
.. slew ......,, ,. ......,..
The rat predaceous, whose keen fangs run
Inc textile Hbres that involved the grain
That lay in Hans inviolate domain.
Here walks the forlorn damsel crowned with
Lactiferous spoils from vaccine dugs who
drew, tnF a&tg fs.s-.ssa..,
OF that corniculate beast, whose tortuous horn
Tossed to the Clouds in fierce. vindictive scorn,
The baying hound, whose brarsart bark and
STIR,
Arched the 1.-THE spine and reared the ipdig.
nant fur n -
or russ, that with vermincidal claw
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1867-02-01

DoN'T go from the country to the
city in search of employment A young
man belonging IN ST. Louis recently
wrote to Mr. Greeley, of the New
York Tribune, to use his influence in
Gbtnining situation for him. In reply
thereto Horace wrote: New York
is just entering upon the interesting
process OF starving out 100000 people
whom war and irredeemable paper
ahye driven hither. Itisimpossible to
receive and employ more till those are
gone.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1867-02-01

General John A. Wise and General
Rosser, two of the leaders of tho Vir-
ginia rebel chival,y," in speeches ,ie.
llvered ut Richmond lately, expressed
tho opinion that "the rebellion still
has fair prospect OF success II we
had General Andrew Jackson instead
OF an Andrew johnson, for President.
these fellows would bs brought up on d
sudden turn.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1867-02-01

When jeff Davis was in Congress he
was on q committee for the decoration
OF the Capitol. On one OF the paintings
purchased for the purpose the South
was represented by an Areadian scene
with a negro In tho midst sleeping on a
bale OF cotton. Mr.. Davis made sim
gle comment on tho picture: "What
becomes OF the South when the negro
wakes upY" Perhaps he can answer 1t
now.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1867-02-01

The colony Of religious enthusiasts
rom Maine recently settling in Jaffa,
10 Paiestine, is likely to prove failure.
They are in very destitute condition.
having expended their money, while
the Turkish Government is hostile TO
them. They wish tn return .v ,Amer:es.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1867-02-01

CUTLERY
VI nv psst English and American manufacture su.b
iapie Knives and Forks Butcher Knives. Shoe
hhiyes scissors Also, Saws Chisels
fies, Flames, Braces and Bits
Hammers, Ha.chets
Axes, Locks
IAN descriptions, and everything in this line.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1867-02-01
ORPHANS HOME 60 ouPOsITsoNs
The Journey and the over,ur,.

Be- We are happy to publish the following
handed us by the Superintendeut.-t.p GA
ZEIIE.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1867-02-01

Feeling confident OF sitng every one We invite all
to give call before purchasing elsewhere We hone
by strict attention to business and dealing honoraly TO
merit ana obtain our full share of public patronage
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1867-02-01

We nave engaged the services Of an experienced
workman and shall manufacture ali articles uspaII-.
made IN such establishments All kinds Of repairing
done neatly and promptly.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1867-02-01
We would call partcu!a. attention to our assortment
S 7 O v E s

which we can recommend as First Class article. =. In
cudes all the latest and best patterns OF Troy Casrgs
cure Is worthy the attention Of buyers We have
ed full control for this section the celebrated stow
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-04-11
" Wen un,e there, Marty. u

We ~ htiNc Ahfit, Mhllult
There WAS another rtfolding OF the
shawl, after the good woman had turned
Dobbin's duh head In the direc ion of
the poor, house. The deacon Went H.,
leaning on the arm OF his wife, and was
led directly 10 the room OF the old man,
Tom Blake.
Tom looked askanse at the deacon,
from whom be had taken many long
ssrmon,-iOr Tom was as near an iuttrl
% that other Goddess man, poor Jue,-
then, at the sight OF his pale, mild cuun
tepaDce, the old man i1.ltered, he put up
bis thin hand, turned aside his lace aud
burst into tears.
Tom, I'm sorry 70 see you here,
said the deacon, placing bis own with
cred hand on the old mans shoulder.
" ia rather you'd see me In my grave,
deacon Gray" sobbed the old man, 1870
But won't die heTe'-a look Of def
qnce crossed his features 1t shan't be
said that Tom Blake Cied q pauper.-
No sir, I'll crawl on my hands and
knees at the last gasp and Ill find
strength TO do IT too, out Of this pauper
place"
Tom you shsn't stay here" said the
deacon, resolutely.
The old man looked up. His face
was pitiful, too, all daubed with tears.
No, Tom, know how you feel
When / was choking in that awful
sickness, 1 thought I'd give worlds, If |
had them, for one easy breath,
Yes, and I'm choking in here, every
mouthful l eat chokes me"
You shall come out, Tom be pa
tient and bear it as well as you can, you
shall come out. If nobody else'll take
you, III take you myself"
80, God bless you, deacon Gray God
bless you for true Christian" cried
the grateful old man, tears of joy falling
| from his dim eyes. II used to say hard
things about you, deacon Gray, because
YOU tried to make me better man, but
the seed you sowed is there, deacon, and
if 1t takes root and ripens, it will be
because | see your faith and works TO-
gether. God bless you, deacon Gray"
Old Dobbin took q quicker step OF
his way home, oats in prospect. As fol
mother Gray, the way she kept patting
and tucking that old shawl, looking NJ
every now and then into the deacon'S
grey eyes with love that made her ole
face quite angelic, was a treat to see.-
And for the deacon he thought to him
self that he had always held religion a:
he would an ear Of corn, ignorant of it,
use but now, Christ had taught hin
how to strip off the huSks, and taste 0
the sweetness within, aud ally one look
ing at him might know ne had had {
| feast.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-04-11
From the Waterman and Reflector. |
Deacon Gray.

Deacon GRAY was assisted carefully
into his chaise, then his wife mounted
beside him. Things were reversed since
his long illness-she took the drivers
seat and the rens. AS for DObbin, the
faithful old family horse, he was slow
going beast st the best, such horse as
old ladies like to drive, and the deaOon's
wife was vergiDg on to sixty.
"Mother's hair was really beginning to
turn now" Jane, the eldest daughter,
said, (Jane had grey hairs herselO, and
so 1t was; but mother" blessed good
woman, didn't care. She had lived
spotless life, and the peace Of her soul
had given to her face q sweetness of eX-
preston that was better than beauty.
deacon, are You warm enough 2"
Mrs. Gray always called her husband
deacon, but now there was . peculiar
information of tenderness in her voice
never very musical.
40, yes, I'm comfortable. Dear, dear
how sweet the clover smells. l didn't
know as the scent would ever come
to me again, Marthy, when l lay there
| 10 the south chamber choking for
| breath"
Never mind, deacon, we won't talk
| OF the past now. See Uncle Bah's med
der. don't it look splendid ? and the
corn over there, why it's growed sight
since yesterday. La do see DR.. Baird's
apple trees, don't they look beautiful 2
Everything looks beautiful Marthy,
said the deacon, light breaking over
his rugged, somewhat hard face.
$50 it does" and the good woman:
eyes were lifted to the sky, across which
the softest, whitest clouds were fleeing
with motion so airy that they seemed
like spirits of the upper world taking
forms OF grace aud beauty.
Don't care about stopping anywhere
do you, father 7" asked the deac2D's wifi
as the old horse logged along.
"Well, yes, guess we might as vel
git ont at ola Joe's in the lane"
"0ld Joe'sp exclaimed Mrs. Gray
aghast, 'srn't you sfeard he'll worry you
now ou're so weak, deacon T.
swell, no, guess not, Msrthy, he's {
poor critter, and--snd you know ] fee
different ao0nt such things. Forty year
Of health goes nigh to hardening |
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-04-11

HEAVY RAILROAD SUGr.-The Northern
Railroad Company Of New York, COM
monty known as the Ogdensburgh Rail-
road, have commenced a suit in the Su-
preme Court of New York against the
Ogdensburgh and Lake Champlain Rail-
road Company to recover possession OF
the road. Judge Pierpont and Smith
N. Weed, Esq, of New York, ex-Gover-
nor Andrew and Fl. J. Stevens, ESQ., OF
Boston, act as counsel for the Northern
Railroad Company.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-04-11

The religious revival continues at
the Baptist and Methodist churches in
this place, nightly meetings being held
and much feeling being manifested at
both churches. In the latter some eighty
members hsve been admitted upon pro-
baton, several OF whom will be admit
ted to the church by the sacrament of
baptism tomorrow. OF the precise
number OF converts in the former,
though large, we are not informed. In
the Congregational Church, also, under
the auspices OF Rey. Norman Beaver,
d. D., we understand there is consider
able feeling upon religious matters,
which is being attended with many good
and beneficial results.
The Congregational Church at Wells
River recently celebrated its 18th ami
yersary, and an historical sermon was
preached by the pastor. Rev. W. L,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-04-11

ps,,,.r t,,,,, An. uxL ,nltu.rtn bnIh
,I.s - ~ ~ a., -,
'he no'" NY" vs. A,s' p"S'U
- W.. ..s-,n q ~ p,n.,1~ $500.
pu"eI, 'u'i new . "' y ''p'o"' 'ou' w
Rev. W. L. Palmer. Inc ron OF 'he
church contains l6i names, as have bern
admitted by letter " upon profession
Of faith, btside the original "a The
present membership is over 100. Seven
~ the orIain,l members are sun uyInr.
- ,--.-.-
NV o'tPmtu haIIl' HaS i''uineu
MO 'S'~'@
Rev. WIN, A, Jones ~ 10 Veeome
pastor Of the Congregational ChnrcS AZ
Chelsea,
In Crsfrsbprv there have been TWEEN.
ty five hopeful conversions, including
several heads Of families.
pav Yevj T.oring Of Vaverbir
Nass has scceotcd q call -
cbnrch 81 ssvton,4 Riy, 20 inc
baD,\ w. g. lhocAlhS'
''''
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-04-11
FLORENCE SEWING MACHINE

At the Mechanics State Fair, he'd at Wor-
cester 10 September and October 1856, at which
time all the first class Sewing Machines were
represented the Florence was awarded the
highest premium-A SILVER MEDAL.
At the New England and Vermont State Fair,
held at BrattlebOro, Vt, Sept, 1866, the Com
mittee on Sewing Machines submitted the fol
lOwi Q report;
1--WE consider the perfect finish and snCCess-
full working of the Florence Sewing Machine,
exhibited by c. Patch & Co, General Agents,
Boston, Mass, des ives more than passing
notice. This Machine appears to COmbine all
the exCellenCies, but none ofthe defects of other
Sewing Machines with which " are acquainted.
The great variety Of work that can be accom-
plished ny its four different sti ches the reycr-
sible feed motion, easily effected by thumb
screw the seltadjusting tension, the Tapdlty
and quality of the work don byit seem clearly
to dem and Of US the award Of the SOcjetys
highest premium-its silver medal
Rutland, Nov. Both, 1866.
This will certify that took a Florence and
Grover & Ba er sewing machine On trial at the
same time. Ipreiered aud bought the Florence.
Reasons why--it takes the same stitch on both
sides and don't take more than half the thread.
MARY A. COLLINS,
Dress and cloak maker.
West Rutland Nov Both, 1866.
This may certify that have a Florence sew
ing Machine which works well. consider II TO
NC Il Simple COuELlH CtGN hlhIAl4S AnN Nd2J W ~
kept in order. -
MRS. j. NORTON.
Cornwall, Nov. 28th, 1856.
This may certify til t have Florence Sew
ing Machine which sewe on all cloth tony sat
islaction had no difficulty in learning TO work
it. [ should buy The samc # were 70 purchase
again. MRS CHARLES BENEDICT.
Middle bury, Nov. 20th, 1866.
This may certify that have Florence Sew
ing Machine which works ts my full satisfaction
and poual n itg recon. me DQattOE.
MRS. g. HAMMOND.
Pawlet, Dec. 9Th, 1866.
| have Florence Machine, owned it six
moths. 1t has proved itself all it srecom-
mended-a perfect machine in every respect
Attic J. WHITCOMG.
have sold one hundred Florence Sewing
Machines in Rutland, Addison and Windsor
counties which are giving good satisfaction ;
any one wishing TO see the machine in opera
ton with the intention of purchasing If suited,
can have il at their place by addressing,
II. /. GLEASON, Rutland.
1a-vsrp Travelling Agent
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-04-11
Hospitality.
BY AUGUSTA MOORE.

The euu had set the rain began to popr
stranger halted at my cottage door,
" Oh me-" / sighed, my food is almost
AID SO my strength 1 wish he would pass
on.
50 His wants are many; hungry, soiled and
poor
And am weary-can ope my door,
But can bar it ?"-this the better thought,
That with my kindlier self etfeCtual wrought
"And force the poor old stranger to retire,
Who, but for Gods dear mercy, were nay
siref
Come in come in cried with hearty
" There's little here-thst little is thine own
| served his need-I spread for him bed
And, as toiled, felt strangely Comforted.
When from my couch, rose one morning
light,
saw within my house an angel bright.
He smiled upon me as trembling stood,
And blessed my house, my garments and my
food.
Because" said he, Tin spite OF want and
" Thou did'st not let the stranger plead in
vain.
" Be want and pain henceforth strangers tc
thee,
" And Gods own peace thy close companion
be-"
He waved his glorious wings, and through thu
rOSm
Spread light divine and exquisite perfume.
Then while gazed in reVrent, rapt delight,
He, from Ely threshold, rose beyond ny sight