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4 Q1Gy IrOu buo 5uQu6u huu ICCn1o5o UIthhlIR U
| their interests.
| The speech was well and eloquently made
and only pressure upon our columns prevents
the publication of q lengthy synopsis.
The hour having expired, the question was
taken by ayes and noes on the adoption Of thu
resolution, and the vote stands as follows:
Yeas-The President and Messrs. Allen
Cook, Collins, Corley, Craig, Crews, Davis, De
Large, Dickson, Duncan, Elliott, Gentry, doss
Gray, Harris, Charles D. Hsyne, Holmes, Hun.
ter, Hurley, Samuel JOHNSON, VIM. B. John.
son, j. W. johnson, DR.. L. B. johnson, W. e
johnson, Joiner, Lang, Samuel Lee, Leslie,
Mackey, Mayer, Manldin, Milford, Moses, Nea-
gle, Nuckles, Olsen, Parker, Perry, Pillsbury,
Rainey, Richmond, Rivers, Rose, Runion, San
ders, Smalls, Swails, Whipper, White, @. M.
Wilder and Wooley. - ., -
Ndys-Messrs. Bell, Bonum,. Brockenton,
Byas, Richard 81. Cain, F. J.lsin, Cardozo,
Chamberlin, Chestnut, Clinton, Darlington,
Dill, Dogan, Driffle, Edwards, Foster, q. E..
.Hayne, Henderson, Humbird, Jackson, Jacobs,
Jeryey, Jillson. Henry Jones, Charles Jones,
McKinlay. McDaniels, Mead, Mller.uNmce,
Nash, Nelson, Owens, Randolph, Ransier, Bob
ertson, Rutland, sasportas, Shrewsbury,
StIhbs, Thomas, Augustus Thompson, BENZ.
a. Thompson, Samuel B, Thompson, Viney,
Whittemore, Williamson, Wingo and Wright.
Total ayes 81; noes 81. ..ci. .Jiq ...s-.1-.
A CURIOUS feature of the above vote that OF
the ayes thirty-five are whites and twenty-five
are colored; OF the nays twelve are white, forty
are colored. This being test vote on very
important question, the spirit Of the conven-
tion is fairly illustrated by its publication.
r. @. Delarge made motion that the ques-
tion be reconsidered and that the motion to re-
consider be laid upon the table. -
The chair explained that the effect OF this
motion would be to put the question forever
beyond the further consideration Of the con-
vention. r.l.,-
1T was decided in the affirmative.
no REGULATION Oh ooNF1soAT1oN. /.
B. F. Whittemore (white), Of Darlington, Of
ferred the following resolution, which WAS
: Resolued, While the members Of this conven-
ton Will not favor any scheme for the repudla7
ton of debts, the violation Of the obligation Of
contracts, or the taking OF lands from the hands
ofthe lawful owners Of the same without reason
able compensation, yet we are willing to fur
ther any measure Of relief consistent with the
powers delegated to us by the Reconstruction
acts Of Congress.
The convention then adjourned.
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THE CONVENTION,
CONVENTION HELD BY AUTHORITY OF THE
RECONSTRUCTION LAWS OF CONGRESS,
TO FRAME STATE CONSTITUTION
FOR SOUTH CAROLINA.

Another week has closed on the labors Of the
convention, and yet no step has been taken
forward. Practically, as far as the people are
concerned, nothing has been done. There has
been an election Of officers; committees have
been appointed; a great number ofresolutions
fred off and lodged therein; themembers have
bombarded each other with every species of
missiles, from bird shot to fifteen inch shell;
and yet, looking at results, the proceedings OF
Saturday have greater bearing on public in
terests than everything else said or done. This
convention passed two resolutions, both throw
ing the responsibility Of action upon General
Candy. One Of these is homestead Law, pros
pective in purpose, and the forerunner ofwhat
is to be; the other is stay law, suspending
for three months the sale Of property under
executioa-this limit being set for the pur-
pose of enabling the convention to consider
the subject further. .s.sn.5.s:.s
The real work Of the body will doubtless
commence to-day, when the Finance Commit
tee will make a report, which, it is understood,
will recommend the convention to pledge the
State for the redemption Of the bills receivable
issued by authority Of an act Of the General
Assembly in December, 1855, and endorsing
all the obligations Of the State contracted
prior to the war. It is believed that this re-
commendation will be adopted. II 30, the
effect upon the State currency, as well as upon
the bonds, will be to cause an appreciation Of
value which will relieve very considerable
class Of tho community who now hold these
and likewise relieve the State itself
from much Of its financial embarrassment.
Capital may be directed hither, and South
Carolina bonds, as in days gone by, be again
sought as alfe and remunsrative objects OF in
vestment.
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@NERyOUs DEBILITY, WITH IT'S
gloomy attendants, low spirits, depression, in.
voluntary emissions, loss Of semen, spermatorrhos
loss Of power, dizzy head. loss Of memory, and
threatened impotence and imbecihty, find sove-
rs,ou cure In HUMPHREYS HOMEOPATHIC
SPECIFIC No. TWENTY-EIaHT. Composed Of the
most valuable mild and potent curnives they strife
at once the root of the matter, tone up the systen
arrest the discharges and impart vigor and energ5'
life and vitality, to the entire man. They hsre
cured Thousands Of eases. Price s6 per psckage Of
si1 boxes and vial, or 81 per dngle box. Sold by
druopists and sent by mail on receipt OF prce.
Address HUMPHREYS SPECIFIC HOMEOPATHIC
MEDICINE COMPANY, No. $50 BROADWAY, NEW
vopK September1S
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@A YOUNG LADY RETURNING Tc

@A YOUNG LADY RETURNING TO
her country home, alter sojourn Of q few months
In tie city, was hardly recognized by her hiend1
In place Of coarse, rustic, flushed face, she had
soft ruby CON pledon Of almost marble smooth
ness and instead twenty.three she really appeared
but eighteen. Upon inquiry as to tho cause OF SO
great change, she plainly told them that sne useo
the CIRCAssIAN BALM, an; considered 1t an In
valuable acquisition to any lady'stoilo' BY Its use
anv Lady or Gentlemen can improve their personal
annearance an hundredfold. 1t Ia simple In It's
combination. as Nature herself Is simple, yet unsur
passed in its efficacy in drawing inquiries nom,
also healing, cleansing and bssutfyns the akin and
co,,ne,;on BY It's direct action on the cutiele 1t
draws from it all Its impurities, kindly healing the
same and leaving the surface as Nature intended 1t
should be-clear, soft smooth and beautiful. Price
81 sent by Mail or Express, on teseiptof an Qrder
W. L. CLARK CO., Chemists,
No. West Fayette.street, Syracuse, N. 7.
The only American Agents fof the sale OF the same
Marcl, 30 1yr
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}uuttdl Notice.

RrThe Friends and dAequaintanees Of
Mr.. J. l.. vANNoY, and Of Mr.. 4nd Mrs. J. NJ ALEX
a,sDrz, rstnvited to attend Funeral Services Of
the forrler, at the German Lutheran Church, Went
worth.s rect at Three O'Clock This afternoons 4
Janutry 07 --s---------- II
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Market Reports.

New YORK, January 25, cP.2M.-Co Cotton firm
er: sales, 1000 bales at 18a1Sl. Flour lee
! active and prices unchanged Wheat uquie
and steady! Corn 2aSc. lower new MIIel
Western, 81 2Sa1 81. Pork Armer at Sal 7c
Lard heavy. Turpentine, 81. Groceries quiet
Freights firm. Governments very active
Gold, 40. Stocks higher. sub-Treasur!
balance, s1O7, ,5OO, ,000.: - 10 ~
BALTIMORE, January 25.-Cotton firm Of 17lc
Flour steady. Wheat dull but steady. Corr
dull white and yellow, 81 15a1 II. Provisions
nn;et - 3. ,Al,,i - - - - -. -.;-al-
CINCINNATI, January 25.-Flour unchanged
Corn dull and lower; ear, 80; no demand fol
shelled. Cotton active and higher middling,
1910. s;.S .s5aki.g.sas 5.l ..Gst
AUGUSTA, January E5.-The market was firm
er, with sales Of 585 bales. Receipts, $50 bales
Middings 1916. -'--'' es"A a.
sAvANsAK, January Cotton active stock
bales; receipts, 4O31 bales; eIports, $685.
bales.
NEW ORLEANS, January 25.-.ezOettOn active
advanced 3c. middlings, 17aa172c,; sales $500
bales; receipts, u, 900 bales ;.:eports, 8t21
IbalessS sSugar quiet; common, 93a1tc!; fair, l2s
12Sc. prime 13ac. Molasses firm; common, 68a
82e. ;choiee, 75aSoc.' Flour dull Eperfne, $40;
double extra, $40 25a10 rs treble, FL 50a18 Is;
Z Oats dull and unchanged. Bran u. so: Hay 20!
Corn, fine white, Sc; yellow, 81. Pork inactive
and unchanged. Bacon andLard unchanged
Sterling, 49a52.. Sight Checks, discount.
MOBILE, January, Cotton-sales $500
bales market bare of cotton and closed firm (;
middGng, 1ssa162c. /; receipts, C446 liales.
WmMMaToN, January 25.-Spirits Turpen4
tine firm at 80. .Rosin advanced = strained
2a2 LII MOI, $Sa9 IS. Cotton steady at
16ao: for middling. 4 Tar, 81 95. =, ID ~ ! e1-i
~ ---"o Marine Reports.
NEw YORK, January 25.-Thn steamship
Moneka has arrigeda.D E2s
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@ 1,he Friends and Acquaintanccs Of,
Mrs. ADDEL MYERS; and Of her daughter, Miss l..
OT1s al 80 Of her brother, Mr. GxnaHRn lMYKRs, ate
respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Of the for
mar, from her residence, No: Wentworth-street st
ct so'clock To:AorToiO Tuesday Aorning.
Janutry 1T tai gj nfssIt: itt"i';s 81" "
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Marj,rieo. |,


Z TURNER the 9th instant, by the
Rev. ]. &c RopaERs, Mr.. B. g. TURNER to Miss g.
O. YOUNG. all Of Kershaw District
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= ~ CHARLESTON STEAM FIRE EN-
CINE COMPANY OF EAXMEN.-Member and
Honorary Members Of the above Company are rb-
spectfully requested to attend the Funeral Of our
late bro her fireman. ]. A. vANNOY, This Atss+noon,
at Thre O'Clock, from No. IS Hasal-street An cdt-
zen's dnss. WILLIAM KNOX, Z,
Janurry AZ Secretary.
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arNOTICE.-THE STEAMER DICTATOR
will lesume her regular trips to Florida on 2sssday,
the 18th instant at 8 o'clock Pm.
''--' '' 49, '7ii I'D. AIKEN& CO.,
at'' We Agents Florida Line Of stoarners.
Ja.,1arv OF ~ 49,. ., u ,
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The Reoon.truotio n Conventions.

Tho ftcCOnStrucLIOh CohvOkASAVAASs
,&4, VIRGINIA.
RICHMOND, January 25.-The habeas! corpus
case before Judge Underwood to test the con-
situttonaity Of the Reconstruction act, wasto-
day adjourned till Wednesday. The command
ant OF Libby Prison produced the prisoner and
made return that he was held by order Of
General schofeld under authority ofthe Recon-
siruction acts. The prisoner was represented
by four prominent lawyers, all members of the
Conservative State Central Committee, which
body brings the case up with the intention OF
carrying it to the Supreme Court, Nothing i'm
portant in convention. no..
NORTH CAROLINA.
RALEIGH, January 25.-The convention has
been in session nearly two weeks, and no re-
port on the constitution yet. To-day but little
was done. Mr.. Congleton, Of Carter County,
proposed an ordinance to the following effect:
That this convention has the right to declare,
and does hereby declare, that all laws passed
and acts done BY previous legislatures and
conventions Id this State are null and void,
and shall ain 80 until the next General As
sembly. except the law relating to marriage.
Referred.
GEORGIA.
ATLANTA, January 25.-The convention voted
ffty dollars to each member out Of the ten
thousand received yesterday. The balance If
appropriated to incidentals. The Committee
on Finance reported: They had an interview
with General Meade; the General has applied
to General Grant for the loan OF sufficient
amount Of the funds sent by the State OF Geor'
gia to pay its indebtedness to the government
on the Western and Atlantic Railroad, to de-
fray all the expenses of the convention, and
that General Grant accepts the proposition sc
far as his power extends, and will answer
definitely to-day, if possible; should this pro
positim fail, he will direct Governor Ruger i'm
nedisteIy to ascertain upon what terms the
money can be- procured from parties in ssvan.
n&h. ..zT91A
MISSISSIPPI.
JACKSON, January 25.-The report from Sc
lect committee, requesting General Gilem te
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~ THE SUMTER wATCHMAEa.e
TsPUSLIsHED EVERY WEDNESDAY, AT BUM
tors, vt -FOUR DOLLARS per anuum, invariably IN
advance.
Advertisements inserted ut usual rates.
Eyery style of Job Printing executed IN the nea e
sst style and greateat disp,tc ch. sepsenoef oo
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mr ROYAL HAVANA LOTTERY.
cAsHED AND INFORMATION FURNISHED.
The highest rates paid for DoUBLooNs and all
kinds OF GOLD AND SILVER
TAYLOR & CO., Bankers,
No. 16 Wall street,
b h..,,.,1o 1vr New York
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,DarCONsIG NEEs PER STEAMSHIP
EMILY B. soUDER, are notified that she, is dis
char dng st North Atlantic Wharf. All good, NOT
rem wed 1T sunset VIII be stored at expense and
-1.' a. JOHN THEO. GETTY, Agents,
base. -.. North Atlantic Wharf.
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DIE oMARLEsTONER ZEITUNG.
1nuN WAGENER EnrroR. q.

DIE IEeoHARLESTONER ZEITUNG.
.p, JOHN A. wAGENER, EDITOR. o.
r1HnEE THE ABOVE BEAD THE UNDER
u SIGNED propose to pubish German Meeny
Paper, to be the organ Of the German popuhaon'
and devoted to the interests c M pmrsts -
As literature. Agriculture, Commerce, Etsand
Trade, VIII be represented in its colunnsr and tho
news of the day Will he given. - ,;re,,,sa lGu
General JOHN A. WAGENlR has Kindly consent
ed to dertake the editorial management ser tns
subscrsphon-SS for Twelve Months; s1.6a. for
SiI Months; 81 for Three Months. ,.- -
Advertisements inserted ,n liberal tsrnpt C.
60 @. G.. tu&JKMANN & CO..
No. Broad street. Charleston 'c-s.
SeQtamherySa - -: =. = Il
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-Tur rLoRENCE GAZETTE. /:

DuB11sHED EVERY WEDNESDAY; AT .isI1U sL0h, 4
ENcE, S. O., offers an excellent medium mo 70
Merchants and others VINO Slsn 70 70 s.a.a potas saes
Of SI sdysrtising very reasonable. September ls
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The East Florida Banner,.

The East Florida bannefs.
ocaLA. xAR1oN COUNTY, FLoR1D1.
T.Y. SMITH, Editor and Proprietor.
q. q. DlBRUHL, Assistant Editor 'a-o
u,pE BANNER HAs A LARGE -ciRoUEA.
TION throughout the most populous md wal
Business men, de5irous Of Introducing their busi-
ness through that section, would do well to sdver-
tise IN its columns. .. ...,....s " --.4,. 49,
SUBSCRIPTIONS, $s A YEAR.
spAntucE Co., Agents, at Courier Office, Charles
ton south Carolina. September ~
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suspend the collection OF the poll TAX for 1901
on all persons denied representation, was re-
committed. -.-air- ....
LOUISIANA.
NEW ORLEANS, January 25.-The convention
is still discussing the disfrsnchisenient article
of the constitution, without definite action.
~. ARKANsAs. al
LITTLE RooK. January. 25.-h tho Arkansas
Convention to-day the per diem question WIS
reconsidered and amended, allowing eight dol
lars Der day and thirty cents mileage each
way, which was adopted. - oh
Hinds resolutions memoriali2ing Congress
to amend the bankrupt law making it only nec-.
essary to file schedule, etc., in The clerk b
Office and get release, wss adopted.
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aTM THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
UNITED STATES FOR THE DISTRICT OF SOUTH
.CARoLINA-IN THE MATTER OF FERDINAND
CHRIsrMAN, BANKRUPT-IN BANKRUPTo7.-
To whom 1t may concern: The undersigned hereby
gives notice Of his appointment IS Assignee OF
FERDINAND CHRIsTMAN. of Charleston. In the
District of Charleston and State Of South Carolina,
within said District who has been sdjudged Bank
supt upon his own petition by the District Court Of
,aid District. NATHANIEL HUNT, Assignee.
Dated January 20, 1858.
JanusryT jan ~. feb. $40
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sThe 1 Grant-seanton Affair.

AN OFFICIAL R-p0Rr on. THE JcHNsoN-aRANT
AFFAR-sTA1eMENTs OF THE PTRMDENT AND
>oEelNET OFFICERS As 10 THE CONDUCT AND
PROMISES OF GENERAL GRANT.
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January ~

fSNOTIOE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
at tie expiration Of three months we will make sp-
pisition for the renewal OF SCRIP No. A. for TWEEN
ty4l1 shares South Carolina Railroad Stock. Camden
Br. uc h, In the pame Of G. J. shannon! u:
January ~ II B. NJ, MARSHALL BRO.
A6- YOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN AssoCIA-
TIQN.-A Sermon will be delivered before this
Association. on To-MorrosO Tuesday) Night, at quar-
ter past O'Clock, by the Rev. ]. A. BRoADDUs,
D. D., Of Greenville, South Carolina, at the Citadel
Square Baptist Church ,a-a,-
The public are respectfully invited osttand. !,
January AZ
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a. IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
UrTTED STATES FOR THE DISTRICT OF SOUTH
cARoLINA.-N THE MATTER OF ADAM ZOL-
LER, BANKRUPT.-N BANKRUPTOY.-To whom
It may concern:-The undersigned hereby gives no"
tlce Of his appointment as Assignee Of ADAM zoL-
LglR of Charleston, in the District Of Charleston
ard State Of South Carolina within said District who
hrs been adjudged Bankrupt, upon his own pet-
a,n, by the District Court Of said District 9,iiy
NATHANIEL HUNT, Assignee.
Dated 2Oth January, 1885,
january n q jan H. feb ., III
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SpteiaI- Satifes.

''--'- ~ 1870 a. j.. SAMSON, Secretary.
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The resolution which has been under discus
sion for two or three days, requesting General
Candy to suspend for three months all sales of
property under execution, on al debts up to
and on motion of F. J. Moses, Jr., the previous
question was ordered. MIR. Moses being enti-
tied to the floor for one hour, occupied that
time in making an elaborate speech in defence
OF his measure.
he reviewed the condition of the State, de.
scribed the prevailing distress, considered the
ted that they were beyond the control OF the
people, and foreshadowed the terrible misfor
| tunes that would accrue to the entire com.mu
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How ToDo GooD.-Dr. johnson wise-
ly said: He who waits to do a great deal
of good at once, will never do anything.
Life is made up of little things. 1t is
but once in an age that occasionis offered
for doinga great good. True greatness
consists in being great in little things,
How are railroads built BY ono sho-
velfuil of dirt after another; one shovel
full at time, Thus drops make the
ocean. Here we should be willing 70 do
a little at a time, and never wait to do
a great deal at once. Tf we would do
much good in the world, we must be
willing to do good in little things, little
acts one after another; speaking a word
here giving tract there, and setting a
good example all the time, we must do
the FIRST thing we can, and then the next,
and so keep on doing good. This is the
way to accomplish anything. Thus only
lshaIl we do all the good in our power.
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such rule shouid be drawn with limits.
A very old man had, perhaps, better not
marry at all; but if lie is determined on
embittering' the lives of his relations,
the venerable custom of an alliance with
his housekeeper is as sensible a one as
he could adopt, were it not for the draw
back of the association which he enters
into with the housekeeper's connections.
Thessubject of money as a matrimonial
consideration, is the most difficult to lay
down law upon. 1t may be taken for
granted that girls are not in the least
grateful for being married without it.
1t is human nature, masculine, as well
as femininesSnature,y to. believe that we
are accepted and chosen for our intrinsic
merits; and a portionless girl is pretty
sure to believe that her attractions in
other respects quite account for the cir
cnmstance of a husband not wanting a
dover with her. But still, to pat the
question on the low ground which we
have ventured to go upon throughout,
it is unquestionably not the best policy
to get married simply for a fortune. The
cases where men have paid Off their
debts by this process, do not look we'll
when closely investigated. After the
debts are paid off there is still the wife
to live with, who will never forget the
boon she has conferred. A suitable wo-
man with money has an additional
charm, especially if she belongs to a
class who do not regard it as the one
aim, object and result of life.-[ Home
Journal. - 7at.i
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Triad. STEVENS AND THE MAsoNs

THAD. STEVENS AND THE MAsoNs.
-Thad .sStevens' schemes and efforts
have not always proved successful. A
story is told OF his experience in the
Pennsylvania Legislature, many years
ago, when the anti Masonic fever ragged
throughout the country. Mr.. Stevens
had introduced q resolution of inquiry
into the subject Of Masonry, which was
passed by the House and q committee
appointed with power to send for per-
sons and papers. A number of we'll
known MasonS were summoned to at
tend the "High Court then in session
and thorough investigation was to be
had in the premises. The fearful rites
and ceremonials were to be laid bare to
the world and the black monster, Ma
sorry, was to receive its deathblow.
Thad. Stevens was the ST. George who
was to annihilate the fiery dragon. On
the day appointed for the commencement
of the trial, every member was in his
seat. The first and the only witness ex-
amined was n we'll known Master of q
Masonic Lodge, who was interrogated
as follows: "What are the initial pro-
ceedings consequent upon the meeting
of Masonic lodge?' 'Thelodge is open
ed with prayer well, go on, and state
what follows. Il am waiting for your
questions well, what are the ceremo-
MES incident to the admission of mem
ber9' He is balloted for, and if no
votes be cast against him is admitted as
"a member of the order what then?
Please state the subsequent proceedings.
What follows next2 Mr.. Stevens,
said the witness, with a mischievous
twinkle in his eye, sif on the-of-,1S
you had been found worthy, you would
have become member of the-Lodge
in---,a and would have been initiated
in all the secrets and mysteries connect.
ed with the order, and would have pos
sessed a knowledge that, except he be-
comes a member, no man will ever
possess" Tho witness sat down and
Stevens wilted. The fact was, Stevens
had some years previously been propos-
ed for membership in one of the lodges
of the State of Pennsylvania, but was
"black- balled," and this "Reminiscences of
his early life was flung so unexpectedly
into his face that he was unable to recov-
or. II IS needless to say that this was
the end of the matter. The whole thing,
so far as legislative interference was
concerned was very wisely dropped.
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A SWEET TEMpER.-No trait of cha
racter is more valuable in a female than
thepossession of q sweet temper.-Home
can never be made happy without it..
tits like the flowers that spring UP In
our pathway, reviving and cheering us.
Let a man go home at night, wearied
and worn out by the tolls of the day, and
how soothing is word dictated by a
sweet disposition. 1t is sunshine fall
ing on his heart. He is happy, and the
cares of life are forgotten. A sweet
temper has a soothing influence over
the minds of the whole family. Where
tits found in the wife and mother, you
observe Kindness aud love predomiua-
ting over the natural feelings of q bad
heart. Smiles, kind words and looks
characterize the children, and peace and
love have their dwelling there. Study,
then to acquire and retain aBweet tenn
per. 1t is more valuable than gold; II
captivates moro than, beauty, and to the
close OF life retains all its freshness and
power. t- $50