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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-09-09
EEscmga Ilarsxets.

by Telegraph. Sept. 2.
flour-1oN25c higher on spring ex'rns
stronger and more active winter extras firm,
spriug extras rarge { T509-N1
Wh-nt-EX ited 20 &c Il Cher, M. : closing
sl.1atal..s u. No. Sl.i3gl.74, No. one l.s5
@l.s6
Corn irregular, closing quiet. sl.o5 for No.
one, OF for No. .. rejected 9sI99 Ia.
0ats-lrFegular clio, ny quiet at soc.
Bsrley-2o5e lower, 02Gl.t3.
Provisions Firm. buyers not disposed to pay
advance on articles OF iog product except on
lied.
Mess Pork-oi. Co.
Dry salted Hams-l.L.
Shoulders -'295gl26.
Lard -l2H@l2s.
Receipts Flour, s.l9s bbls; wheat, lo2, 1854
ou corn. l22 $50 bu oats, 6sl6. bu rye lS,-
IT'S bu barley. 5.2.a tu.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-09-09
EllCHlC.H.

DETROIT Mich. Sept PROF. Watson,
Of the Michigan University, reports AS fol.
lows. On Frisay night, while observing in
the vicinity OF the planet Neptune. | dis
coyere' Sill another planet, hitherto IN.
known. he brillancy OF which is equal TO
the' # e slar Of the eleventh magnitude
L Is situated Ia rigb. nsce nsion, fou,teeo de
srees AID fifteen minutes, and in decliha-
ton six minutes north
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-09-09
TENNESSEE.

MEMPHIS, Sept. s-The tow boat Mo
hawk belonging to NJ. v Transportation
Company arrived this morning from New
Orleans Ibis morning with seven cases OF
yellow fever on board. One passenger died
while the boat was at the wharf.
The Mayor ordered the boat to leave the
city. Near y all the crew are down with
the fever. \ quarantine will be established
II tnprrw
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-09-09

SANGER 4 s.sAg..
GANuFACTt kEas AND DEALERS IN
Cider. Cider Vinegar,
And White Wine Vinegar, also Flour Sacks Grain
hngs, Gunut,s Burlap- t.rore-s rnper Iia,s ana
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-09-09
2radiey's Duplex Elliptic Skirt.

" ERf FLEXIBLE, tuLDEp EASILY
Wien lH rsr 10 ,.'l al! space --fns
hing the Iaost Agreeable -fil.l worn. In a
siEes at " nole-al. iv &C. WAlsW0hTH,
t..ta.t l.. Va ,It- IL nftJIl
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-09-09

sew Tork MAR s.s.
By Telegraph September Q.
gotton-Quiet, 2s,a2sx
a.o"r-zoctSuc better for low grades; ana
II q Round Hoo, Ohio
q ,""heat-sG5c bette. ass for white Chicago;
a.. Tor No. 5 Chicsgo; 2 SO for white Nichi'
rye s'eadisr l SO for western.
"A To.n.o Gie better, l.2oal .2Sll for new mix
60 western; ls1l.ls for unsound.
vafs-lc better 1na71 Car nav Ohio
pork.iS. oo@l4s5
IN he one for crude; sl15 for refined
Lard Steady.
Wool Steady.
Whisky-Unchanred
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-09-09

WssnlaGIln.

WAsHiA6tos, Sept. S--The following
PARTON proclamation although prepared
Yesterday. "as not issue until this aIt.r.
nocu
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-09-09

~. E.Ouis Market.
By Telegraph September ..
flour-Dull and weak; super 75@7.50; ex-
tras oo@s ~, double extras a.eoGl0 90.
Wheat Higher and more active: spring I IS
a.. GO, fall 05ns 90
Corn Dull; sales of white at 1.0s@l.l0; yell
low l.o6o os.
Oats Very sr,n: eoas2c.
Bariey-Lower; cho,cc spring 'sells at l.l2is
Rye-Steady; l,iSall5.
Hay-Lower and sales ig ut; pressed delivered
po'atoes-ln demand at 3 e5@s.4o
Gfeen Apples-Sales at %
ppork-Firm and advance; sa'es.s6, 90 for mess
Bacon-sctive.
Sides--Clear lsif@,eIc.
Shoulders -l4]6Ml5c.
i.ard--keg 14c. ti.rca 1850
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-09-09

se" Work Money Markes.
BY Telegraph September 9.
S'oeks-nu'l and lower
ron bsoonas-ceupens of rs. l.llk; new. l.os's
~ - regular, l.oss<: all ! .s,s i.u7l5.
Western Union-4ssI, ~ -''e'
New New f sa, 'entral--ioe1x.
Reading -lts5<
s G,slrilng ..lI os1s@i.lo1S. co days.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-09-09
ainting in Oils.

Richard OglesSy Gov. of III; Gen. |. N. ilayre,
Adj. Gen Hon, \. Tyndllc secry OF State Dr. AL.
lyn Pres / Mckendtec Co,lere Lebanon. IL. DR.
Lyle. Rev ]. ". Lappin, Lebanon, H.. Dr.. Reid.
l'rest Shurtlen College Alton. III soxion n Co.
\. Summer, Jonn NJ uilhan pIopr Yves efn House
George Hart. of Hart Harvey Il Co, st. LOUIS Mo-
VIM. iusgcr. 81 Jacobs, III q. $. Coukln Koo-
knk iowa; Bon Jane Whit lker. Elder 4. Pee
9les DR.. iiuilt, Summerfl ld. H.. DR.. j. J. Rowe,
Avon, Fulton Go il Mr.. Sweeney, Marine;
Key. er~cn Pastor Baptist Church, Rev. J. A. Rob
inson of NJ 'thodst Church. Roy. Il ). Deppe. Hon.
". II. Underwood. Gen. W. Kuelnrr CO. "
Niles, g. =. KimDall. itor of he Eeleyiil. Advo-
cate. Capt. J. J K. Pairck. ., lI.iIle. III.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-09-09

A TrORNEY 4 COUNSELOR AT LAW
IA and War Claim Agent. Office Daveuport's
3loch, I'd Floor. cor. Main aid second streets.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-09-09
EDUCATIONAL.
The Sisters OF Charity OF ire

BLESSED VIRGIN.
Desire to MORN their friends n Davenport and the
public generally. tha' their Academy VII reopen "a
Monday, August i9th. for the
RECEPTION ON Young LADIES
as baardrrs, half ooariers, snd day seaolars.
The ecgrse OF instruction will comprise all that
Constitutes sgcod English education. French, Ger
man and Lain languages. Music on Piano, Organ.
Harp and Guitar, Drawing, Painting In Oil and Wa
ter colors Moncchromatle and Paslelle Painting and
Embroidery.
Particular attention paid TO Plain Sewing, without
extrs charge.
Payments required quarterly IN advance. raen
fhls iNrLf THERE VITA. No DEVIATION
fafther Information can he obtained at the Acad
enlt. situated on Eighth 81. bet Rrsty aud VI lin
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y.Tsr & Gv-GGa.

NO. - PERRY Err1s-ET.
Rind amy Magazines or Papers
IA various. ssy -.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-09-09
.asSigssee's Notice.
aa-==a

DisSRIcf OF Iowa, ts
At Davenport the 25th day Of August. A. u.
1867.
The undersigned hereby gives notice of lie
appointment rs Assignee Of Burr Andrews. of
davenport, in The county Of scott ond state o.
lows, within said District, who has been AZ jndg
ed bankrupt upon his own peiition b. tn.
District Court Of said District
ag26-doaw- II nom Gxo. 4. e. Dow, Assignee
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-09-09

DbSs. ~. -. MYERS.

xA<as. AENTisT. ONCE In Forrcst's Hook.
set<rr - - opposite Z. - corner ~ aud Pr
6t,FFVS{S y streets. Has had over /. years
49, pfa 'er IN tbs civ Has The com
PIT apparatus t9r manufacturing aui administering
Ntr"nr oxide II G.-. for painless operation IN ~
H"i'ht t'il. ianfA-iv
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-09-09

DAYSlCIAN AND SURGEON. Office IN
1 basement Of State Bank Building. Residence
Nh st.. bet Bardy and Perry streets nol9dw
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-09-09
Brad Ie,'s Duplex Elliptic Skirt,

W ny FLEAI LIE FOLDED EASILY
shen IN use 20 occupy a small space ma
ksls the most Agreeable Skirt worn. la ali
sf, at Wholesale and hetMl ~
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-09-09
3 - RING SKIRTS
SIAN RID SKIRT

ifo' Young i-atica. Mlsses aud children tnry are
superi.t = 81 olir- u 4nirr fuf the Duplex Eillp
frf4f &HAh1 ~Nrir' Sk4ti For safe Ii al Stores
where f'~f saia y Sk.rs are "a, throughout the
b ana is where.
WEST. BRADLEY 3 CARY
sole owner Of Patent aud Exclusive Manuiactuf
"r7 Watcisig and Oflce 81 Clam lc- and - 4 u
h,Aun 81. \. y lnll.aAw6in
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-09-09

A TT0RNEY y AND CouNSELoRS ATLAw.
"A Office corner % and Brady SITS Davenport.
Iowa. mchls
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I.Fr@rs Il <rEsrt.ssG.

No 81 Perry street. near sos; orlse. manufacture
Oval and square Frames.
Fer on P.in;ings. Engravlags. Hsir Work, worsied
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-09-09

LUSE & GEIGGS, % Perry st.
Have all New 81 Popular Works.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-09-09
SuMMEaElELn INSTITUTE j!

MISS. CUTLER, Observation-Disclosures. prircipal
MISS ALICE SAYDkR, H.. Asst slant III acher.
MISS MARY A. LISDLEl,...4.... Nation
MISS EMMA iuIii FER. ...... Music Teacher
4 His SCHOOL WILL OPEN FOR TIE THIRD
ieaf, We inesday. september II, 1861.
luis Institution l. situated Ia the pleasant village
OF snminerleld, Illinois, the ohio y Mississippi
Railroad, 10 mites from 81. Louis.
lhe course Of instruction VIII be similar 10 that
pursued Ia All popular graduating Institutions in
Guiding Gymnastics and Riding Icseon- and also A
thorough knowledge Of housekeel ins. All gradu-
ates vi be examined in the latter and il 10 and d,
fcent vii he placed under the Natron for insiruc-
men fitted foi all the Responsible duties Of hfe u.
daughter, vile and mother. Not only to make. h,r
accomplished but useful
There Will be sal facilities granted for acauir-
ing knowledge oi diau ing and pain ing in Is as
the Principal ass paid ID attention to ne III ar,s
Ia THIS department the Institution Is second none
In the State.
reading room If come cted with the Institution
furnished with mp-t OF the tindard periodic .s and
papers oi the day, and library OF standard wofks
10 which additions of modern publications will ire
9uenly be made. Pupils will also have the ben.tt
OF "A Museum COZ tanning specimens in Geology Or
anthology aud Botany.
Each pupil will be required TO furnish her own
bedding, towels and table napkin
Pupils can enter AT az time, although II !. dcsira
bic TO commence with the formation Of classes =
Those wishing to perfect themselves in Music Ger
man, French or the line arts, can do 50 without in
Guiding the common branches
Girls OF nj! ages over five are admitted Parents
ard guardians can rely npon the almost care being
pll. Of this Institution.
For ia -ther IA ticuars, address the Principal
TEH.-.
board, Washing and English tuition. FOR one
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-09-09

he only place 20 aind
MDGES LIGHT HOUSE 6uRHER
Al ". r. LINDsAY's JEwELkRT
a = as, -. q Third and Brady streets: also
risars,s AZ rinss Cones. Lamps, Chimney
.,.eo A. D'"IoS 4 LINDSAY, Sole Ownsss
o"" cccnty Rights for Sale
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-09-09

- ~ - = - - 4ZAO =
Bald property was conveyed 10 the United
States BY w. II. Buchanan BY deed dated Au-
gust nth, 1865.
The Mill is . substantial Stone building with
slate roof, and has four run of burrs, driven BY
Steam power. capable Of manufacturing about
two hundred barrels Of -four per day.
The distillery is wooden building adjoining
the mill, and has sufficient capacity for running
about five hundred bushels Of corn per day.
The steam for both distillery and mill is furnish.
ed by two large tubular boilers recently put in
at cost OF eleven thousand dollars. There 10
also, upon the premises. a new matt house built
of brick, and aiLre proof building. intended for
bonded warehouse.
There will slso be sold AT the same time and
place, the horse barn situated upon the Deeds
t,-so cal.ed-below the mill, and the Cattle
sheds. north Of the dstillery, sufficient to sta
BILE about six hundred head Of cattle.
Also the following other personal property, to
Wit:
/ Engine.
8 Flue Boilers.
Mud Drums.
l Lumber Wagon.
A lot Of Whiskey bar rels.
Reaper
l Feed Cutter.
Iron Safe.
A lot Of Office furniture
!! horse hay lake.
A lot Of grain sacks.
A lot Of copper pipe.
lot Of Iron shaftiug
Several hundred cattle chains.
A lot Of lumber.
The right TO stop this sale a any tine 10 RS
served 10 the Government.
TERMS CASH.
JAMES ARMSTRONG,
aug5. did Collector Cd District Of Iowa.
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pSR ~ n ass,s-sx
Dfs. q. ~. MINER.
I'D E.vTANT.

= M ". ~ n ~
<STsrSssrN ~ Cor - and Brady So Z
[1Mzs1 opposite Davenport Ma
fEk-sl - s4<s<srss1s Atlonai bank.
[Ft-s,s fsS Il s9siY Having bad an esper-
VIZ ~y-f-aNY fence of l6 wears in the
AAA-ASS practice a Dentistry,
am confident of giving
perieet satisfaction. II you expect good work
employ experienced practitioners only. ngeafy
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-09-09
JAS. A. HIGH,
PRoPRissoR or rnD

Harrison Street Livery Stable
arlAHE HARRISON STREET, BErwEEN
z3F-&s1ss Front and Second. HOreea Z.
Carriages, of the best quality, to let q sI
hours. Funerals furnished on short notice.
HORSES BOUGHT AND SOLD.
nd boarded at reasonable ehafsss. [nyie-l1y
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-09-09

CAR RAG E0.

q. WEBER a BROTHERS.
rRoFRIEToEs eY TIE
DaYcnpnr! Carriase Mandatory,
CORNER THIRD 4 HARRISON STREET.
y Davenport. Iowa, manufacture al kinds
Carriages, Buggies and Wagons from the bes
material and perfect satisfaction warranted. Re.
pairing done on short notice Rates moderate..
Encourage home mechanics. decl diff
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-09-09
sassigNec's Notice.

DisSnrc1 OF Iowa, IS.
Al Davenport, on the 26th day OF August, u.
1867.
The undersigned hereby gives notice o. sis
appontmsn mt ~ Assignee OF Robert Criswe l. IL
Butler Township, in The county Of Scott and tate
Of lowe, within said District. who has beer 81
Judged absukrup; upon his own petition b, fhe
District Court OF said district
ago dosw -4t-mon) Gao. y. g. Dow. Assig4
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LIVE RES.
The Eclipse Livery Stable.
i,Oruev. ,Th ls.d md uDcrpv -.

~ WILL Al ALL HOURS FURNISH
]" Livery, Board Horses and pay particu.
sr attention to FUNERALS. on Short Notice.
Having made provisions for increasing nv
stock. am now ready to see all my old custom
SIS. guaranteeing entire satisfaction.
APPS dIy w. NJ HEWITT.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-09-09
SPANK a. MORTON.
HOUSE AND Sign PAINTERS. GRAZ
Al EAS, Paper hangers, GLACIERS, &c sh
uruer Main na4 fifth ~. ,,,fae 4, !,

HOUSE AND SlGN PAINTERS. GRAIN
Al E!tS, Paper hangers, Glaziers, &c shop
eruer Main aaa fifth sts mch2s div
W. r. as sCEAEf., Dentist,
tn ri Street, ere door E+st OF tho Daycnp n
National tax,
lAN ENlOKT, row \. Niru FACILITIES 1 n
- -Nilia--ea, NJ sl 70 The rx rencc 10 more thnn
"FAty yrAi-, ho.5es 80 merit ar slsre 80 patron
yr-utf.
l.. E%fssfA.
1 AAAIkNTtH AID BUtIDER SHOP on
y Commercial Alloy, opgos.te fost olicc. La
~ ~ l..
&. Ssai.a.ERR.
"a 20 SHADY STREET. BELOW SIC
"a ond aeepa constantly on hand and n ak -
-ks 90 o'Ger.
Genas'. 1oys' and Children .
CLOTHING oftls hes, materls' aud in q manner
shai canuot fail 10 give satisfaction. III era
patronage respectfully soliciied. Iiny2l-dly
SaU. a. FOSTER.
4 TT0RSEY Al LAW UiIice No. 2s Brady
"A Street, Davenport. Iowa dec28-d DIFF
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COMMERCIAL.
Dnserposi vnrlet Report.
0rEIcr " rns bsvESPoRs DssooRAY,
September ., 1867. (
fLoun-hrsT laasus, NM
Retail Saeas. paper, e. Sc.
nbi 1000.
Nhoiesai fets pcr Dbl less
COMMERCIAL.

Buryss Per y 2eM25c.
Gaas. Per Dozen l5mlsc
Nmys BgAss -l'rims navy sl.75 TO s2Oo.
i.ti.-i',rt n Timothy l5,eo Upland Prai-
rio eli o9f
Green Apiles-l fe.s , 90 per bn=hel.
0ste--R tie iQa}, -.-,, ut yard, lsc, de.
liz Fsd. 80 ~ ms Il
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-09-09

Inns VIM ~ BURROWS Bipck. Davenport
r. Ill. NAZEN, NJ. d..
Physician ana Surgeon.
y CONNIE TioE WITH THE GENERAL
practice, siiceiai attention paid to the Diseases OF
the eye he ear, thu kidneys aud the pelvic organs
oshe. Davenport, b,aiy street, two duotr South
VI '"e p'ehPe" Natinnai Bank ks-dif
DR. .. SDsMANS,
II NSiCiAS AND SURGEON once. coy
\ "a and brady Streets, unaer Streeper a
nsyiic store. Residence on 18th ST.. bet IRA
iy and Main. or,qd d,t
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sss.. T.. 81. Nsessa.pss.
faOHnT0Datbic physscsnu.
A.AN.sf:as a sAAK

FFlCE AND RESIDENCE ON EAST
- Nidt % brady street. near 5th. lrst door
above the thristIun Church nrtBu.tl6fn
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1867-01-30

GRATEFUL FOR FRIENDS IN HEAVEN:
1t is a beautiful and touching thought OF
Hamilton, and we commend it to be-
reayed ones everywhere, that we ought to
be grateful for our friends in heaven
He says:
"Few mercies call for more thankful
ness than a friend safe in heaven----a
friend who bore the image of the first
born in heaven, a friend who fought SO
good fight, and kept the faith so well,
that you now can see him wear the crown
of glory. 1t is not every one that over
cometh. Some ran we'll, but have been
hinde.ed; and when you think how up
hill is the road, and how many are the
adversaries heavy, too, the encum'
bering weights-they are well OF VINO
have reached the goal. Some worldly
men are thankful, and rightly thankful,
if their friends have gone down with
stainless names to honored graves. But
this is poor cause for gratitude, compares
with yours, who have had friends thai
went up with white robes to immorta
crowns.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1867-01-30
Skating Ponds and Skates.

Skating ponds and skates are no new
things. The ponds have been known in
all but the torrid zone since the world be-
gan, but we have no distinct record in
ancient history of the manner in which
the patriarchs propelled" on the
''ponds.' The earliest record of the use
of those "felds of ice, for the purpose
of enjoyment, is in the twelfth century, if
we except the earlier efforts of the Lap
landers with their rude shoes and sledges.
Skates, however, appear to have been
used in the twelfth century, and then in
the vicinity of London. At this period
London was a walled city, and beyond
the walls, in winter, were plains of ice.
When the winters were cold, says an old
historian, "many young men playedu upon
it; some striding as wide as they may,
do slide swiftly; others make themselves
seats of ice as great as a milestone; one
sits down; many, hand in hand, to draw
him, and one slipping on a sudden, all
fall together; some tie bones to their feet
and aRder their heels, and showing them
selves with little picked staff, do slide
as swiftly as bird fyeth in the air, or
an arrow out of cross bow. Some
times two run together with poles, and
hitting one the other, either one or both
do fall, not without hurt-some break
their arms, some their legs; but youth
DESTROYS of glory in this sort-exerciseth
itself against the time of war"
This was seven hundred years ago
One of these bones, fashioned for the
purpose of being used as skate, the
under surface being highly polished, was
found in Moorfeld some few years since,
lin 1867 and is now in possession of
Mr.. c. Roach Smith, F. S. A. This
was, no doubt, the original skate. Since
that time the improvements in skates
have been but slight, the old form being
retained, with very little and unimpor-
tant variations, until the present season.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1867-01-30
Children at Play.

81 never was so mortified in all my
life, said a mother, "as once when
overheard one of my little girls-a make
beneye understanding doll, word for
word, and tone for tone, as was scold-
ing Tom the day before. 1t was certainly
not pleasing reflection.
Yes, go to the children at play, if you
want to learn what influences are really
educating them; for they act out the i'm
pressions most strongly made on them.
1t is not the more positive forms of train
ing which at first or most infuentially
tell upon their young minds, but our I'M
conscious selyes--our habitual looks,
acts, tones, expressions which, like the
air they daily breathe, daily mould and
vitalize them. What variety, what
heartiness, what soul, on the play ground
How bounding, free, outspoken, for good
or for evil. Two things about play.
1. Children can play on very small
capital. A little girl had nothing to
play with but two empty spools. She
Udmeu IuSW AHEt 'dilu Odut dltu tuO
endless diversity of character and con-
duct they took was marvellous. Those
children are not the happiest who have
the fullest baby-houses. The scantier
the material the more the mind draws
upon,itself, and its very activity becomes
a spring of unfailing enjoyment.
2. Let children make what they want,
as far as can be. A box of tools, ball
of Irvine, and shingle will educate more
than a years schooling. Our boys never
enjoyed their gift of a checker-board-a
glad surprise quickly over-as we in our
childhood enjoyed constructing one
marking off the squares, papering them,
hunting the wood-pile for crow-stick,
and saving off the men, with all the ne
cessary finish. 1t took days of most en-
ioyable work. Nor do our little girls
enjoy their dolls bedstead as we did who
manufactured one. Give the constructive
faculties room and opportunity, and your
children have perpetual fund of healthy
excitement to draw on.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1867-01-30
The Minister and a Little Girl.

A minister once went to preach IN a
Western village where there was no house
of God, He preached in the school
house. A few people came, who did not
seem to care much about God or his word.
He preached great many times; "and
l had but one thing to encourage me,
said the gentleman.
"What was it p
&C 1t was the attention of one little
girl, who kept her eyes fixed on me, and
seemed to try to understand every word
l said, answered the gentleman. "She
was great help to me-
What can little child be great
help to minister? Yes, Dyes. How :?
By paying attention. Think of that, my
little ones, and when you go to church,
fix your eye on the minister, and try to
understand what he says, for he is speak
ing to you as well as to groyn-up people.
He is telling about the Lord Jesus, who
loves the little ones, and said "Suher
them to come unto me, and forbid them
not; for of such is the kingdom of heav-
en-.