The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1867-11-19
THINGS 1 LIKE TO SEE.

I like to see a whole neighborhood
get into quarrel about nothing; it
shows there are independent spirits in
the world. ed, .... .
I like to hear the character of my
friend slandered it gives me chance
to defend him. ......
I like to hear long prayers on Sun
days; | can sleep better during the re-
mainder of the exercise.
1 like to be praised to my face; it
makes me think [ am no fool.
[ like to hear religious denominations
SANDER each other; it is conclusive
evidence that their cause is good, and
that they are taking the best possible
means to advance it.
1 like to see fifteen or twenty young
men parade themselves in front of
meeting houses on the Sabbath, and
stare at the ladies as they pass; it
shows they have read Chesterfeld's
advice to his son.
like to see young ladies laugh and
play at religious meetings it shows
they possess fine feelings, and take an
interest in serious matters. a-.
I like to be surrounded by lot of
idlers when | am in a hurry 1t learns
me to be patient.
like to have a person ask me the
news, and before have time to speak,
answer himself; it shows he knows
more than do myself.
L like to see church members aroused
from their slumbers to partake Of the
sacrament; it shows the spirit is willing,
but the. body is weak. 1. -.......
[ like to see people haunt the taverns
on the Sabbath, talking politics and
scandal; it shows that the day is re-
garded. -..g~.., -.... s..-....
like to hear the bell toll half the
time; it tells strangers that we have
one. ....
like to see people ride for pleasure,
go fishing or hunting on Sunday
the better the day the better the deed.
1 like to see young ladies walk out
late at night; it shows that they are
not at all afraid.
l like to have a man take book or
paper out of my hands without asking
it shows me he knows manners.
l like to have a man prying into my
business; it shows he has an inquirlng
mind.
| like to see a man in company en-
gross the whole conversation it shows
he thinks himself very smart fellow.
l like to see young ladies assemble at
a window or door to make witty re-
marks upon people as they pass it
shows they want to talk something
they can't think Of
an exalted opinion of himself: he is
sure there is one that thinks well of
him. r...... %.
/ like to see young ladies slander each
other it is sign their characters
stand fair. . ,rr-.'..
l like to see one praise himself; it
saves one the trouble of doing it for
him.
like to see man take pains to dis
commode the public for the purpose of
extorting money for some benevolent
object; it shews he means to make the
people generous ei ct arms. 'st 1851. '.
There are number Of pleasant things
too numerous to be mentioned. At
present let the above suffice.
A new kind of electric light was exhibit
ed on the Battery in New York, recently
1t is the invention of Prof. Nollette of Paris
HC uSuI was ~ oCiOuS3 blIdG IIc uldSU6T Ot u
boat read a newspaper by it, six miles of, in
the NaIrows. -.f.- ..-. .. .....
Boston has young woman's Christian
Association 81 s.s.a. saf ,tfI
Oranges can be had in Honduras six for
cent, and pineappies are two cents each.
The majority for .Fairehiid, Rep.) for
Governor in Wisconsin, is from 5000 to
$3.50. The Legislature has 23 Republican
majority On joint ballot r sfVa5Ed
Gen. sehofeld has done good thing by
capturing some 200 Of the seoundrels who
Encourage eace brutality by assembling to wit
ness prize fights. 4o..5.'.,,, .1,,
IL a a. Southern barber recently shaved 10 men
nj nonsi Sn minutes, and claims thetopsorial cham
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