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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-10-28
Republican Meeting.

A large and enthusiastic meeting was helc
in Curwensville, on Friday evening October
23d, which was presided over by the follow
ing officers:
President-Elisha Fenton.
Vice Presidents-Simon Thompson, j Jacot
Hoover, G. Philip Guelich, Arthur Bell, H
II. Hurd, VIM. Irwin, Sr, Robert NJ Maui,
DIR. X. '. Spackman, Isaac Kirk, Isaac
Thompson, Sr., James Glenn, James For
rest, and John Barclay.
Secretaries-Dr. s. MCune, S. J. Row.
After the organization of the meeting, II.
b. Swoope, Esq, was loudly called for by
the assembled multitude. He responded in
an appropriate, argumentative and coIvin-
cing speech-presenting the issues involved
In the Presidential contest in clear, point
ed and concise manner. He was frequently
interrupted by bursts of applause, giving
evidence that his remarks we're appreciated
by the large concourse of people present.
Thomas H. Murray, Esq, was the next
speaker. His speech was certainly good
one-full of pith and argument-and one
that would have done credit to a speaker of
ripper years and more experience. He was
highly applauded in the course of his remarks.
Mr.. James Ross was then introduced as
Gen. Boone, from South Carolina" ;" and
amused the crowl for short time in the
capacity of chivalrous Southern supporter
Of Seymour and Blair Mr.. Rs perform
ance was certainly very fair and amusing
piece of satire, wit, and irony combined.
John I'll. Fulford, Esq, then made a few
brief and well-timed remarks after which
the meeting adjourned, and the people re
turTed to their homes.
The stand, which was erected for the oc-
casion, was profusely and beautifully deco
rated with eyergreens and flowers, by the
ladies of Curwensville, which added much
to the interest and success of the meeting.
We tender them the thanks of the Repub-
lican party ef C.earield county for the aid
extended in this respect, and for their pres
ence at the meeting.
The torch light procession was not what
we could have wished it, nevertheless it was
a very creditable affair, and added greatly to
the interest and enthusiasm of the occasion.
Altogether the meeting was grand sue
sess, and we anticipate that much good will
result therefrom.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-10-28

AccIDEsT.-On last Friday night as the
1e'esatlon from this place was returning
'0n the Curwensville meeting, one of the
wagons accidentally run against u stump
landing near the middle of the road, just
y 'he loot Of the hill on this side of the
'O0aieliow bridge, throwing out headlong,
A Tue occupants, and injuring them all
.aOie or less-four of them quite severely.
lie stump is an obstruction to safe driving
-''ef night and should be removed, as it
: caused frequent accidents in the past
Presume, the company having charge
u 'ne road are liable for ali damages sus-
-ea by persons or property, in conse-
t-snoe OF their permitting the road to be
'os''le'ed by the stump.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-10-28

LITKaARy ESTERTAINssST.- By request
Of number Of our citizens, Prof. Shuma-
ier, Of Phira, has consented to give q pub.
lie Reading in the Court House, on Thurs
day evening, the 18th of October. We
predict crowded house on the occasion, as
he !, one Of the best Elocutionists in the
bs,e. All should go and hear him. Ad-
mission, Twenty-Five cents.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-10-28

GRANT AND CoLFAX NEETISG-A Re
publican meeting will be held at Rockton
Union township, on Friday evening, Octo.
Der 30th. Let the friends of the Union
aud the Constitution turn out, and hear the
questions Of the day once more discussed.
Competent speakers will be present The
people from the adjoining townships are
requested to be present on the occasion.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-10-28

The HAILROAD.-We incidentally learn
that the Superintendent and several other
officials were in this place, the latter part of
last week, looking after the interests of the
road here-and that preparations are in
progress for the erection of the depot bull
dings The indications are that the cars
will run here about the first Of December.
Well, We wont be sorry.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-10-28

+ S. CO l. f would inform his old Gus
- toners, and the public generally, that
he still continues to manufacture BOOTS AND
SHOES of the very best French Calf and Kip at
the lowest prices for cash approved country
produce. lie asG N axes all kinds of heavy boots.
All work warranted and perfect satisfaction Civ
en-. Opposite Draucker's s otel, Curwensville Pa.
July % IS6S-Iv
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-10-28

MUsICAL.-We have received the U. S.
Au'cal Review, Parlor Companion, and
ulee Hive, all containing most excellent
pieces OF music Published monthly, by j.
L. Peters, New York-P. o. Box 5429
Lovers of music should send for copies of
'ne'e works, as they will find them to contain
many amusing as well as interesting and in
"'ac'lYe pieces. Single copies 80 cents.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-10-28

head the Joliotctng issi goods and 7yofftAsrsbv
CCIlsaP CIsP FOB THE LADIES. Goods
Checpl -, 49, . ,-.L Goods
Se>@P d.. rooa," s,oh 80 SS" \ CI.L Va -" Goods
Cheap oics gooos-such as Coburg Cloth, GooH
Cbsonl Alpacas, De Laines, Ginghams, Sa
Ch,o,j Prints Chintz, Kerchiefs Nu- oo St,
CheaPl ' 's, "iofe'' eoo' Goods
Cheap FOR GENTLEMEN, Coat
Cheap Always on hand Black, Blue. Brown Goods
Cheap and Grey Cloths Fancy and Black Goods
Cheap Casmeres. Sattinet.. Cassinets, (Ioods
Cheap Tweeds. Plain and Fancy Vest Goods
Cheap lngs. Shifting. etc.. etc. etc. Goods
Sheapl kEADY-MADE Goods
CheaP Such as Goats, Pants, Vests, Under Goods
OheEpl shirts, and other Flannel shirts Goods
cheap Boots, Sh oes, Hats, Caps Neck Goods
Cheap ties, g Gum Boots and Shoes, and Goods
Cheap variety Of other articles Goods
CCheap HOUSEHOLD GOODS, Goods
I,n Such as Unbleached and Bleached GooS
TnneuPl Musiins. Colored Muslins Linen GooaS
CHneep and cotton table cloths, Oil cloth, 1000.
CnneNpl Linen and hemp fowls car Gooa
C1Pl pets, curtains. fringe, etc Coo1
Ch,ap HARDWARE, &C. GooSs
Cheap II you "ail Naiis or sptkes manure Goods
Ck,a,I other forks Sav-mill or other lGooy,
Cb,nn saws Smootn rg irons. Locks, Goo1s
Ch,u1i Hinges, ETC. go to Mossops Goods
Ch.ap where you buy cheap Coos
Cheap If YOU WANT Goods
CAenp Knives and forks, Butcher Knives Goods
Cheap Shoe and Stove hIacking, Manila Goods
Cheap and hemp ropes, Ink, Paper OF Goods
Cheap Pens, Powder, Shot or Lead, Goods
Cheap etc, buy them at Mossops Goods
Cheapl IF YOU WANT GooS'
chap Shoe Last Pegs Palm or Fancy Gooa'
Cheap Soap, Starch, Wall Paper or Win 5oo6s
cheap dow Shades, Lamps. Lamp bes S,o0G.
CChear or Wicks, coal oil, etc go to Iooa.
Cheap Mossops cheap cash store. Iooas
CCheap IF YOU WANT CC
SSHeaP G ood extra family Flour, White or I.S
SSHedpl brown sugar, hams, shoulders or T.L
GIHHeap Sides coffee; Imperial, Young ry
CHeopi Hyson or black tea, buy them Cooao
CChedp tMo.sop's cheap for cash. . oo1.
Chsat CCh.ap IF YOU WANT Gooa,
C6-an Tallow candles, fine or ccsrse salt lGoods
Cusani Syrup or molasses, cheese, dried i(;osHs
(,6-on apples or peaches. water or So (,oods
Chan do crackers, call at Hossop's Good
Chscp whsre you can buy cheap. GooSs
Cheap IP YOU WANT Goods
Ckeap Port wine for Medical or Sacramsn-l Goods
Cheap tai uses, Sweet wine. old Monon- Goods
Ch,ap gahela or rye whisky Cherry Good
Che1p and Cognac brandy. buy at Goods
Cheap Aossops cheap cash store. Good
Chap ~ you WANT Good'
CHeap aisep, Figs Prime. or dried Cu, Goods
Cheap r.nts. SIbert. cream ra.,, :. Goods
Ch.ap .rornd rut, cand;o, Iinna-;.S Goods
Che1yI or J;,uor;ce root hn,tL rooas
Ch'apI at Mossop's cheap and good Goods
Cneap Cn IF YOU wANT GooS.
Gh.at To buy any other article cheap be Good,
S.dsaf, sure to 60 to Mcssop, for he sel.t GooI,
CI,an cheaper for cash than any other Good,
S,6.an person in Clear6eld county Good,
Sy5san November 27, 1851. ap27'59 Good,
approved country produce of everv ksnd taken sf
tAs usual market Driess an ssshangs for Roe<s-
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-10-28
DIED:

On Monday, October 10Th, 1868, ELLIS
SHERIDAN, infant son of Abram and Sallie
j. Hoover, of Girard township.
On Sunday evening. October 25th, 1868,
after short illness at her residence in Gil
rard towship, Mrs. SARAH A. JURY, relict
of the late Adam Jury.
On Saturday, October 18th, 1868, MARY,
daus shter of A. F. and Mary Z. Boynton, of
Clearfield borough, aged years, month s
and u days.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-10-28

RELIGIOUS services will be held
,.,t sabbath, in Clearield, as follows:
Rv Rev. Nixdorff in the Lutheran church
in the morning and evening.
By Rev. Archer (Presbyterian), in the
Court House, morning and evening.
By Rev. Guyer in the Methodist church,
in the evening.
By Rev. Hayes, in the Baptist Church,
in the morning
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-10-28

LosT-on Sunday evening a. week between
th. Methodist Church and Colburn's Hotel,
in this borough, lady's gold dollar breast
pin. The finder will be suitably rewarded
upon leaving the pin at this Office.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-10-28

CLEARFIELD NURSERY.-ENc
" ACE HOME lNDUSTRY.-The undersign-
ed having established Nursery. on tho Pike,
half way between Curwensville and Clearfeld
Boroughs, is prepared to furnish all kinds of Frui
trees, STANDARD and dwarf) Evergreen. Shrub
berry, Grape Vines, Gooseberry, Lawtcp Black
Sibrian Crab trees Ounce and early ScarletRheu.
barb, &c Orders promptly attended to. Addre Sc
Aug 81, 1854 ). D WRIGHT CurvensviIls
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-10-28

THANKs.-We are indebted to T. j.
Mccullough, Esq, of the Penn House of
Representatives, for a copy of the election
l,vs-'digested and arranged by authori-
~ of the Legislature
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-10-28

The ELECTORAL TICKEr.-On the mar
gin of this page, We print FIVE Grant & Col
fax tickets. Cut them of: and supply your
selves and jour neighbors before the day of
the election. This will save you time and
trouble in procuring genuine ticket, when
you go 10 vote.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-10-28

NUTICE.-The person who borro,ced a
saw out of my shop, without permission,
one day last week, is requested to return
the same without delay and save exposure
Ii. CHAS H. LARRIMER.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-10-28
ELECTORS,

G. Morrison Coates,
Thomas NJ. Marshall,
William II. Barnes,
William j. Pollock,
Richard Wildey,
George W. Hill,
Watson P. Magili,
John H. Bringhurst,
Frank C. Hooton,
Isaac Eckert,
Aaris Hopes,
David NJ Rank,
William Davis,
Winthrop W. Ketcham,
Samuel kno.r,
Benjamin F. Wagenseller,
Charles II. Mullen,
George w. Elder,
John Stewart,
Jacob Grafus,
James Snl,,
Henry c. johnson;
John K. Ewing,
William Frew,
Alexander w. Crawford
James S. Rutan.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-10-28
ALLEGHENYIRON WORKS
WARREN, PENN'A.
BROWN E.TT e. rO

Il
BROWN, ARNETT & CO.,
Proprietors of these works, have added to tn.
Machine Shop enlarged Machinery. of the best
description, for heavy work, a steam hammer in
the Blacksmith Shop, and in the Boiler Shop tools
necessary for the manufacturing Of Steam Boil
ers in the best style.
They would respectfully notify Millers, Lum-
bermen and Tannery nen that they are rrepar-
ed to receive, and promptly execute, orders for
ENGINES, BOILERS, CIRCULAR MILLS,
SHINGLE MACHINES, AND BARLOW'S
PATENT ROTARY MULEY-SAW HANG
INGS, PLOWS, &c, &c.
They employ none but the best workmen and
purchase the best material the market affords
They feel assured that they will thus be able to
turn out work hich will give satsfaction to their
customers. The Barlow Patent Rotary Cutting
Muley Saw Hangings are considered the most
perfect Muley ever yet introduced. We will
guarantee them to cut twenty Eve per cent more
lumber than any other Muiey now in use.
Our Circular Mill may be seen at the Mill of
Ellis Irwin d Son, at Lick Run. where informa-
tion respecting them can be obtained
H W. BROWN
L. W. ARNETT
Aug. 5,6S SIN. THOS STRUTHERS.
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MAR RED /:

On October Goth, 1868, by Rev T. Van
Scoyoc, Mr.. j. w. BYERs, of New Wash
ington, and Miss LUCRETIA j. NJ 'CRACKEN,
of Bell township, Clear6eld County.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-10-28

WILL BE TAKEN, on account of subscrip-
tions, ETC., several turkeys, as thanksgiving
day is approaching.
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A Il w A Y 8 NJ W
WITHOUT RAII.
j O H n IRWIN.

has just received and opened at the cid stand
IN Curwensville. an entire new stock of Pail and
Winter Goods which he will sell very cbea, fer
CASH. His stock consists of
Dry Goods, Groceries,
Hardware, Queensware, Boot. and
Shoes, Hats, Caps, Ready
made Clothing, etc.
Ihe public generally is respectfully invited to
give him call see his stock and hear his prices
and purchase from him if you end it will Be to
yesr advantage, Novlk. 1868
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-10-28

FoUsD-s key, supposed to belong to a
chest. The owner can get it by calling at
this office.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-10-28

CoURT.-A court, of one week, will be
held in November, commencing on the Sd
Monday, 10th day.
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CURwENSyILLE ADVERTISEMENTS.

. j. HAYES, SURGEON DENTIST; Office
~ on Thompson street, Curwensville, Pa.
Teeth extracted by the application Of local n
esthesia, and all kinds IF modern dental work
done. May l3, 1867,
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For good goods, at low prices, go to VIM.
Reed & Co.'S, near the post Office.
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ELECTORS.

G. Morrison Coates.
Thomas NJ. Marshall
William III. Barnes,
William j. Pollock,
Richard Wildey,
George W. Hill,
Watson r, Magiff,
John III. Bringhurst;
Frank Z. Hooton,
Isaac Eckert,
haris Hoopes,,
David NJ. Rank,
William Davis,
Winthrop w. Ketcham,
Samuel Knorr,.
BENJAMIN F. Wagenseller,,
Charles II. Mullen,
George w. Elder,
John Stewart,
Jacob Grafus,'
James Sill,
Henry c. johnson,
John K. Ewing,
William Frew,
Alexander W. Crawford,
James S. Rutan.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-10-28
ELECTORS

g. Morrison Coates,
Thomas Nj. Marshall,
William III. Barnes,
William j. Pollock,
Richard Wildey,
George ". Hill,
Watson p. Magill,
John Fl. Bringhurst,
Frank G. Hooton,
Isaac Eckert,
Maris Hopes,
David NJ. Rank,
William Davis,
Winthrop w. Ketcham,
Samuel knorr,
Benjamin F., Waeenseller,
Charles Il. Mullen,
George w. Elder,
John Stewart,
Jacob Grafius,
James Sill.
Henry c. johnson,
John K. Ewing,
William Frew,
Alexander W. Crawford,
James S. Rutan.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-10-28
ELECTORS.

G. Morrison Coates.
Thomas NJ. Marshall,
William Fl. Barnes,
William ]. Pollock,
Richard Wildey,
George W. Hill,
Watson p. Magill,
John III. Bringhurst,
Frank G. Hooton,
Isaac Eckert.
Maris Hopes;
David M. Rank,
William Davis,
Winthrop w. Ketcham,
Samuel Knorr,
Benjamin f. Wagenseller,
Charles H. Mullen,
George w. Elder,
John Stewart,
Jacob Graius,
James Sill.
Henry. c. johnson.
John K. Ewing,
William Frew,
Alexander w. Crawford,
James S. Rutan!
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-10-28

A DMINISTRATRIX'S NOTICE Let.
ters Of Administration on the estate of
robe robert K Nowry, late of Burnside twp, Clear;
ne,a county Pa decd, having been granted to th 4
undersigned. all persons indie bted to lid estate
are requested to make immediate payment. and
NOSE having claims against the same will pre-
ment EJTZapETII NJ ySp III
October 7,lS6S-6tp Admin;str.t,;.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-10-28
ELECTORS.

G, Morrison Coates.
Thomas NJ. Marshall.
William FL. Barnes,
William J. Pollock,
Richard Wildey,
George w. Hill,
Watson P. Magill,
John III. Bringhurst,
Frank c. Hooton,
Isaac Eckert,
Maris Hopes,
David NJ. Rank,
WilliamDavis,
Winthrop w. Ketcham,
Samuel Knorr,
Benjamin F. Wagenseller,
Charles Fl. Mullen,
George W. Elder,
John Stewart,
Jacob Graffius,
james Sill,
Henry G. johnson,
John K. Ewing,
William Frew,
Alexander w, Crawford,
james S. Rutan,
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Wallace's majority, 2,6S

CoNGREss-OFFIcIAL.-Theo official vote
for Congress, in the 10Th District, on Octo-
Der 18th, 1868, is as follows:
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A TT EN TIONl ERSu

A L L Il N L y n u Z K 8 !!
RIPPLE &c FAUST
DEALERS
PoREIaN ARD DOMESTIC DRY-eoops, &C
MAIN srREEr, CunwENsvILLE, PA,
Having just returned from the east with gen.
eral assortment of goods to which they desire to
invite the attention Of their old customers and
friends. Their stock consists Of
Dry-Goods, Groceries, Hardware Quesnsware.
Tinwars, Boots, Shoes, Hau and Caps,
Clothing, Notiens etc, in great variety, which
they now offer at priees-fer ea.h-ts suit tn.
times
They also deal in Grain, Pork, Shingles, Boards
and other lumber, which will Be received At the
nighest market prices in exchange for goods.
Persons desirou, Of purch asng goods at fair
rates are respectfully requested to give rs call
Remember you ca. find at the cid stand on
Main Street whore We are prepared 70 aeeons-
date customers with anything in ear line Of
business.
Sept. 6, 1858. NIPPLE FAUST.
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We keep on hand Good. of every
grade and variety.
FOR THE LADIES
we have Dress G foods of every fabric
FOR THE GENTLEMEN,
Ready made Clothing, Cloths, Cassinere.,
Satinetts, Tweeds, Jeans, Linens, de.
Also full stock of Gents Furnish
ing Goods.
IN BOOTS AND SHOES
We DEFY COMPETITION, as we buy for CASH,
and buy from the m manufacturers in East
ern cities, and hence can sell CHEAP
ER than other dealers
hats and Caps-of latest styles-rery cheap
NOTIONS-AIl goods in this line you
can find with us-cheap and good.
HARDWARE, of every description, for car
penters, builders and others
G r C E r [ ES.
sYRUPs, from the lowest grade to tn. best
that can be bought in the markets
SUGARS of every kind.
TEAS of the very best qualities
Either in price OF Quality
CANNED FRUIT Of all kinds,
DRIED FRUITS, Spices, DE, 6.
We have always on hand a large stocr Of
Queensvare, Wood and Willow-wars
ROPES, CARPETS,
OIL CLOTHS,
WALL l. WINDOW PAPERS,
FLOUR & FEED, BACON.
PROVISIONS, FISH,
LARD, BUTTER,
OILS, &C., &c.
Any goods you are in want Of can be found
At our Store. All are cordially in vited
to call and exsmine our stock before
purchasing elsewhere, as we feel
confident that we can sell you
better goods and at lower
prices, than can be purchased elsewhere.
Particular attention paid to orders
from . distance, and to supply
ing log camps.
COME ONE! COME ALLii
No trouble to show Goods.
GEORGE S. PERRY,
o.oEoLA, July 2S,sS-u
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S9e 2aftstans 9ornaf, @fearfe 2a 9eo6er %, 1868.

FARMERS will find fall and complete
stock of Grass. Grain and Brier Scythes,
Sickles, Hay and Grain RaKes, Forks Scyths
Stones. CrumcricKs, Hay-rope. de-, at the Hard
ware Store of q. II. ZEIGLER CO.
July Is, 1858. Philipsburp Pa
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REPRESENTATIVE -OFFICIAL.-Belov we
give the vote polled for Assembly it this dis
trict, on Oct. 13, 1868.

STATE SENAToR-OFFICIAL.- Below we
print the official vote for State Senator in
this district, on October l3, 1868:
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A large and enthusiastic meeting was held
in Curwensville, on Friday evening October
23d, which was presided over by the follow
ing officers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1868-03-20
Nj ] sc t. II. 4 v Y.
lfTOm the Portiaad Tran.erp,l
REV. MR.. WILLErs LECTURE.

Mr. Willets discoursed on bis old theme
ard told bis old stories. ia b,s genial. on.
hand way. and the audience laughed a, they
always do laugh at old Jokes, however stale.
when veil told.
lie commenced with little bi, OF fiction.
saying he had really biu,seH been present on
ihe occasion when that gentleman from the
rural districts. calling Tor n bill Of fare at
restaurant. anil finding Il written in French
declared be would 60 back to first principles.
and ordered plate OF beef and cabbage.
DR.. Doran tells The same story With a slight
Varia'ion, but IL Mr.. Willeis was really eat.
ing bis lunch st the same table. We are en-.
treiy wiling TO accept his version Of it,
AZ all events. the lecturer thought the
rural gentleman was half right. We are
getting away too much from first principles.
There - AZ alarming tendency Of the times
to neglect ihe culture Of The joys aaJ affec
tons OF domestic lite. believe in progress.
yet there are some old fashioned things I
would never wisb 90 see changed, and among
them y The institution Of Home. Some one
has said 'haf Home Mother and Heaven are
ta# n'.sl ,.Is iu l-1 J. -..s. ...-
guage, and all Who have ever experienced
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1868-03-20
Little Feet.
NJ FLORENCE rEECI.


Two little fer', 50 small ina, both may n..,i.
In oov ear-sslng hand
Two tender fsvi apon the uatri-d border
or Li'c'' mysterious, land;
pitnpled and son, and pink peach tire blossom,
In ApriIs fragrant days-
How can they yak Araoas tho bricry tanSles
Eds,nx the world, rough ray.t
These whiis-ro,e fee, along tn. douhtfal futar,
Mas, bear = ~omaa's load
AiAs since woman has the heaviest harden,
And walks the hardest road.
Love. fos while, viii make the path before them
All dsiniJ. smooth and fair
III eaiI s-sJ the brambjr., i-,,inx only
Tho roses blossom there
Bot when the mother. wa,ehfui eyes are .hroudet
Assy from sight OF m-n,
ADd these d"af feet are len without her guidinr,
Who shall dir.e, tAsm ihoa'
How VIII they be aliar.a, betrayed deluded
Foor hitle sntaskht feet -:
Into what drssrJ msr~s viii they ~aoder,
What dangers Will they mectI
VIII they 20 stumbling eIIndIT In the d.rkn..,
OF sorrows fearful .had-si
of Ind the upland .loPo- Of Peace .ad Beauty,
Where .ualigh; never I4d.st
w VA theJ 20 t0siiag up Anbition'- summi.
The eomuios world sbovrr
or In 'o@s aAmeies, vale security sheltered
w.ik .sds oy eide ~ith I.o.ri
sosn. feet there be which walk Life, ,,,,, m
WOunscd.
Which md bat pleasant ways
Some hearts th.sv D. TO which this ~. A.. only
rosad Of happy days.
Bot they are few. Far more there are who wan.
der
Without hope or friend
Who mod ih'if journey fall Of pala, and losses,
AID lOss TO reach the euI.
Ho~ shall IL be with her. the tender stranger.
Fsif-iao"d sad gentle eyed,
beiorc whose aH'iAlGsi fest the w.rid'. rudc high
way
Stretches - strange Or ~ld-f
Al Shn nay rad the fstsscy For oar darling
W. crave all blessings sweet
And pray that tie zh0 feeis thr cry ing raven.
VIII guide ih- bsby's irri.
The LAdy's Friend. February.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1868-03-20

The BLESSING or THE TREES Sitting
in The shade Of my neighbor's ancestral eIns.
on one OF the late warm days. the blessing
which they are to poor weary mortais was
most vividly realized. and seemed 10 be not
altogether voiceIess on the occasion. BE.
hold how We stretch nur isiherIy arms over
your abode shield against the burning
suns OF summer and the mighty tempes, Of
winter. The gently cool breez - which we
dispense allays toll generated fever- Of The
human heart. Beneath these shadows the
weary and heavy laden can find the nce,lrd
repose. The child gamboI, here in the
simplicity OF innocent life. From the open
windows come the huns Of the house~ifs's
toil-the gentle loom like sound OF the sew
log machine mingles with q pleasant song
OF praise. All. all around Gods blessing
dis;ils upon cheerful labor. prcvident econ.
omy. and cultivated tastes" Il IL not 50?