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Middletown transcript., 1868-12-19
Tho First sabbath school.

The York True Democrat states that it
may not be generally known that Lancas-
ter county is entitled to the credit of hav-
ing established the first Sabbath School
ever known to the civilized world;
Ludwig Hacker, one of the leaders Of
the Seventh day Baptists, at Ephrata, in
this county, was the father Of this now sa-
cred and widespread Institution. The
school was started by this learned Divine
in l740, in the old monasterles belonging
to the society of which he was member,
and continued to be held, uninteruptedly,
until the year 1777, when the progress Of
the Revolution occasioned its suspension
for about five years, when it was again
resumed The battle of Brandywine had
been fought, and at the request Of General
Warrington, the monasteries were CONVEX
ted into hospital for the reception of the
siok and the wounded of our army.
During the time the soldiers were there
the school was not held; the state of things
being such as to render it impracticable
We are proud. however, to recognize it as
a historic fact and thus oonfute prevail
ing error, that this school, established by
Ludwig Hacker, was the first known in
this country or Europe, Afterwards, in
the year 1889, Robert Raikes established
a Sunday school at Gloucester, England
and since that time they have spread far
and wide, bringing the young and inno-
cent to the feet of the Saviour and exert
ing their auxiliary influence in evangeliz-
ing the world. The remains of Ludwig
Hacker have long since slept under weep
ing willow tree. in the quiet graveyard
near the ruins of the old monasteries where
he spent his life in the worship of God,
and in doing good among the young and
old of his fellew men. A plain marble
slab, bearing his name and his age, marks
the place of his sepulture. He needs no
prouder monument AS long as the
sweet voices of the dear little treasures
that have been confded to our keeping,
continue to awaken the stiffness of our
churches and affairs at each returning Sab
bath day, the name of this good man will
be remembered and revered. He was the
first on this green earth to take little chill
dren by the hand, and learn them to lisp
the name of their Saviour, and by his
plain, simple, but parental instruction, di-
rect them on their way to heaven.-Lan
Intel.
Middletown transcript., 1868-12-19
Srlrtt Aoetrp,
HOME

There is spot of earth supremely blest,
dearer, sweeter spot, than all the rest.
Where man, creations tyrant, casts aside
His sword and sceptre, pageantry and pride,
While in his softened looks benignly blend
The sire, the son, the husband, brother, friend;
Here woman reigns; the mother, daughter, wife
Strew with fresh flowers the narrow way of life
Around her knees domestic duties meet
And fresde pleasures gambol at her feet.
Middletown transcript., 1868-12-19

To GuRE HoARsENEss. Take the white
Of two eggs and beat them; two spoon
sals of white sugar; CRATE In little nut
meg, then add a pint of lukewarm water.
Repeat the prescription, if necessary, and
il viii cure the MOST obstinate case Of
hoarseneas ip short time
Middletown transcript., 1868-12-19

When Sir William Hamilton announced
in the Royal Irish Academy his discovery Of
the central sun-the star in which our orb
of day and planetary attendants revolved,
a waggish member exclaimed: "What our
suns sun? Why, that must be a grand
sun p
Middletown transcript., 1868-12-19

AcoIpENT VS.. MIsFoRTUNE.-Pomp-
I" Cuff, can you tell me the difference be.
tween an accident and misfortune 2" Cuff
Give it up, Pomp, Can you?" Pomp-
Z" If you should fall into the river, that
would be an accident; if somebody should
pull you out, that would be misfortune. I"
Middletown transcript., 1868-12-19

Ole Bull was once seeing the sights at
Donnybrook Fair. when he was attracted
by the sound of very loud violin in a
tent. He entered and said to the player /:
"My good friend, do you play by note?"
"The divil note, sir"
"Do you play by ear, then 2"
"Never an ear, your honorv'
"How do you play, then ?"
"By main strength, be jabcrs p
Middletown transcript., 1868-12-19

A BLuNDER. an old English print,
the following ridiculous blunder was caused
in the whole edition, by the commission Of
the letter Q at the beginning of a word in
the third line, which was printed as fol-
lows;
"Whcn, the last trumpet soundeth,
We shall not all die
But we shall be hanged
In the twinkling ofan eye"
Middletown transcript., 1868-12-19

"Hiram, my boy" said tender father
to his son ''you must be more careful of
yourself, you have not the constitution of
some." Don't you believe it,; I've got
the constitution Of a horse. Dang it, if l
don't believe I've got the constitution of
the United States"
Middletown transcript., 1868-12-19

At recent meeting of the French
Academy of Sciences, there was exhibited
mass of ice, eight inches thick, and
twenty feet long and broad, frozen artif-
eially, in a few moments, by new pro-
cess, and one capable Of supplying blocks
three feet in thickness equally yell The
refrigerative salt was the nitrate Of ann
monia, and the method consisted in freez-
ing the water into the shape OF hollow
cylinders, with walls about four-tepths Of
an inch thick, and of varying diameter,
SO that one could be slipped inside the
other up to almost any desired extent
When thus brought into opposition they
readily freeze together, especially with the
addition of some water. and produce q
solid mass.
Middletown transcript., 1868-12-19

s'Mike," said bricklayer to his hod
man, sif you meet Patrick tell him to
make haste as we are waiting for him, !"
"Sure and ! will" replied Mike; but
what will ! tell him if don't mate him p
Middletown transcript., 1868-12-19

A country magistrate being called upon
to marry a couple, and not being familiar
with the usual ceremony, said II pro-
nounce you man and wife. and may God
have mercy on your souls, Amen"
Middletown transcript., 1868-12-19

"My dear DOCTOR" said lady. ~ suf-
fer great deal with my eyes"
6 Be patient, madame" he replied,
"you would probably suffer a great deal
more without them"
Middletown transcript., 1868-12-19

The weakest living creature by concen-
trating his powers on . single object, GAN
accomplish something; the strongest, by
dispensing bis over many, may fail to ac4
complish anything The drop by contin=
ual falling, bores its passage through the
hardest rock.
Middletown transcript., 1868-12-19

The fact that cat has three tails is thus
logically proven:
= No cat has two tails; cat has one
more tail than no cat; therefore cat has
three tails"
Middletown transcript., 1868-12-19

The fountain Of true politeness is good
and generous heart. It consists less In
exterior manners, than the spirit developed
in conduct in the Intercourse Of society.
Middletown transcript., 1868-12-19

A Connecticut z merchant placed the
following notice over his door when about
to be absent one afternoon Z. B back
about Z time" ]"
Middletown transcript., 1868-12-19

A Maine editor says pumpkin in that
State grew so large that eight men could
stand around It; which statement was on
ly equaled by that old Hoosier who saw
flock Of pigeons fly 50 low that he could
shake stick at them. 4
Middletown transcript., 1868-12-19

Women were born, so fate declares,
To smooth our linen and our cares;
And tits but just, for by my troth,
They're very apt to rufile BOTH"
Middletown transcript., 1868-12-19

A conscript being told that it was sweet
to die for his country, excused himself on
the ground, that he never did like sweet
things.
Middletown transcript., 1868-12-19

What is the difference between cat
and document. One has claws at the
end Of its paws, and the other has pauses
at the end Of its clauses.
Middletown transcript., 1868-12-19

SINGULAR AND PLuRAL.--If a pair of
stockings are hose, is single stocking
a hoe? If pair of glasses are spectacles,
is one a spectacle? And if SO, is it not a
bad show for a sight7
Middletown transcript., 1868-12-19

Why is wheat like baby Because i,
is first graded, then threshed. and then
becomes the -four of the family.
Middletown transcript., 1868-12-19

Let every minister, while he is preach
ing, remember that God i one Of bis
hearers.
Middletown transcript., 1868-12-19

Some descendant Of Solomon has wisely
remarked that those who go to law for
damages are sure to get them.
Middletown transcript., 1868-12-19

The divorces in Vermont for Ave years
have numbered one 70 every Ave marria-
tyea 8, ~ t ts.
Middletown transcript., 1868-12-19
Criminal Aoetrp.
TO BLUE EYES.
Writtssto he Middletosea Transcript

2
Reach me thy rosy lips, my child,
Let look me in thine eye! qg
Is this blue orb as coy, MS mild,
Serene as Hungary's sky.
: And with thee face to face SO near
Thine eye, though dark, seems blue and clear
: When Neptune sweeps the oceans planes,
q Awakes Its billows' ire.
And Jove sends down his lightning-rains,
Tempestuous arrow-fire; III
When FIRE with water is intermixed
And daylight dusky dark betwixt:
How great is nature thus displayed
But thinking of that tear
Which first TO me thy love betrayed
When heart to heart SO near;
Then have far more to admire,
Thine eyes clear water mixed with fire.
Reach me, therefore, thy lips, my child,
To kiss their rosy hue,
To find In them, pure, unde6led,
Enjoyments ever new.
And with thee face to face SO near,
Thine eye, though dark, seems blue and clear
s Cincinnati Dec. 1868.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1868-04-18

TAKEN up by Richard Horton living
"a miles IVES, Of Marshall, on the
Henderson road, and estraysd before
". c. Wakcland, Esq, two mules, one
"A sorsel horse mule, 4 Year, old, about y
hands high, branded on the left law
With the letter n. Appraised at 20
Tho other a mouse coloFcd mare mule,
..bont 1871 hands high, same brand on
the lei. jaw, supposed to be ) yeats old
Appraised n. -, ,,
y BLACKWELL, County Cik.
by G. Il. BoLLss, D. c.
March !, SO. n51-ss
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1868-04-18
TER NJ s--(specie }

For One Year. SO 90
Six Months, 10
Clubs Ten more per ailnuin, cnch ho
outside Of Galveston and Houston
the leading those and variety Of read
expense spared make them leading journals and
in every way worthy patronage
in devoted the of the
dealt andidiy
In addition they Communications from
information adding interest to their columns
hundred embracing lending
Journal. Of the United States
advantages with experience they hope
IN iuIi OF public expectation
the history the when the people needed
their able period
South found md be found alone in tho
All closed the medium
The public mind be reached
The placed low that DESTROYS Of sub
to n new can afford to take them
condition all
the be obtained
will be devoted besides politics
Scientific Researches Agriculture the turreat News Of the Day the
will attention rendering them welcome visitors the
family circle
respectively journals
publishing papers
The proprietor
ne had inception Of the cnterprre
willing subscribe both and Ale them keep
him take neghbor take the
ohcr and thus obi in the perussi OF both
opportunity these
interesting The editors determined end
81 them worthy Of patronage,
1851
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1868-04-18
NtDTICE!

4 In persons indebted to VIZ. snsdi
N kcr are notified that his notes ~
accounts arc in my hands for collection,
and they are requested TO call q ~
and pay up, and thereby save costs
Longer indulgenes will not bS aissa.
D. JNu. d. SHAW, Atlnsasy. !
January I, '6s. n22-3
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1868-04-18

"a Toad UNDREssiN0.--- A ndubon
ktes that no once saw n toad un-
ss himself. He commenced by
ssing his elbows hard against his
cs and rubbing downwards. AZ
few smart rubs his hide began
burst open along his back. He
pt on rubbing until he worked al
skin into folds on his sides and
ps then grasping one hind leg
III his hands, he hauled of ono leg
his pants the same as anybody
|uld then stripped off the other
hd leg in tho same way. He then
PIX his cast of skin forward between
fore legs into his mouth and
allowcd Il then, by raising and
Nering his head, swallowing as his
pad came down, he stripped of his
ia underneath, until |, came to his
clcgs; then grasping one Of those
III the opposite hand, by q single
ption Of The head, md while swAl
kins, he drew il from tho neck and
|allowcd the whole.
l.c, the Radical party try If II can
u initiate thas toAd's cxferimcnt.---
baisriWe LOssrn0<.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1868-04-18

Father Ryan, = the famous priest,
(ct, and orator, thus deals with a
ss now very numerous among the
|yal Leagues Of the South
There arc men who desert the
Hars Of lost cause for which they
bee stood with the blood in their
Parts PAINTING for libesstien, and who
peel to offer homag, al the affairs Of
ceessful wrong. There arc men
'o tramplc under foot the very
hndaras aal sscs aoated proudly
Ter them. There are men base
Dough to lin their hands against
worry rights for which they once
llflcd swords. We are not such'
pr US, principle Is principle, right
fight---yexterday--to dsy--so NOR.
w--lorevsr. Submission 70 might
not sarrendss n right. We y'ssd
the one, but shsll never yield NJ
g other"
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1868-04-18

The election returns from Wiseos
sin are so meager that il is impossi
bic to state, at present, on which
side the gains or losses have been
Of course the State has gone Rcpub-
licnn, as usual.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1868-04-18
MANSFIELD REFERENCES.

Rev Charles u. stuart Jno. W, Stu
art, Esq. DR. r. 7 Gibbs DR.. W. q.
Thomas, DR. \. = Reeves, Rev John
Pipes, Rev II. c. Thwenl.i, d d Messrs
Da Bci. and Douglass, Row y. v. Alex
apder
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1868-04-18
NOTICE.

,I,HE Store House Of W. Il. ~ Ward,
/ will be opened by the undersigned
administrators, pro fem, for the trans,
ne ton Of Mercantile Business All
those having claims against said estat.
nre requested 10 present them ~ the
law directs, aud those indebted to make
Immediate payment. -
A. q. TuRNEl,
A. q. WARD,
Administrators, pro fem.
April H. ~ n5o-h
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1868-04-18

The equestrienne, Cnrlott. DC
Frg, while riding in a New York
Fcus On Ts~1syi sieht fell from
Fr horSs asd broke her arm and leg
d 50 seriously injured herself in
finally that she r. not expected To
Eover.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1868-04-18

A Washington special to one of
the radical evening papers in Cincin-
natl, speaking Of the scene during
the impeachment trial in the senate
on the cath inst, says that it was
noticeable fact that n-ny Of the
siemi monde were scattered through
out the galleries, to the exclusion of
hundreds Of people from distant
parts of the country, who had come
for the purpose Of attending the
trial" Such fact is rather sug-
gestivc Of slight discrepancy be-
tween the professions and the prao.
tees of the party Of huge moral
ideas" which proponderatcs so large
" IN the Senate, and from whom
alone, it is presumable, these "y"'Ph'
procured their tickets.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1868-04-18

Prentice says The more We
read of the early life Of Gen. ''ran',
IN tho New York Ledger, the more
our admiration is excited by the ex-
traordinary ast.ehmcn. of the ,''sIc
JIlvsscs 70 horses. He must have
had { mare for a vet nurse
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1868-04-18
Matte. .s Finn, Srtt,c,, nj.

Notice of Final Settlement.
NOTICE is hereby given that =. l..
IN Wbaisy, tho Administrator Of the
Estate II J. ". Rogers, deceased has
xlcd in this oiGcs hk final account and
yuuehers with said Estate, which ac'
counts and vouchers will be acted on at
The April term, 1868 OF the County
Court Of Harrison county, pertaining to
The Estates 81 deceased persons, &c
when and where all persons interested
NAV appear and contest the same II they
II BLACKWELL, County CTR.
by G. T. Boflss, D. G.
March I, 81. nSe-9t
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1868-04-18

The largest holder Of Confederate
bonds in Europe Is Sir Henry de
Houghton, one of the richest baro.
nets in England, and descended
from one Of the oldest families. lie
invested 400, 900.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1868-04-18

A letter from Fort Laramie con
firms the reports about Indian dep
relations between Fort Laramie and
Fort Sutierman. The Indians killed
a number Of men and burned the
Horse shoe and Twin Spring ranches
and stole considerable property. The
Settlers have all sought refuge at the
forts.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1868-04-18
Steam Saw Mill.

THO utins AMI uAIf
South-Wcrst OF Marshall.
HE undersigned would inform his
l friends and the public, that his
Steam saw Min is now in successful
operation, aud he is prepared to furnish
any naoant Of lumber, Of the very best
quality and as low us eau lie purchased
at any Mil IN The country. Bills will
filed at the shortest notice
As times are hard he will do general
bar,cring business, and will take in ex.
change, at the market price, corn, fod.
der, hides, oats, chickens, eggs, butter,
or almost anything
Here is u chance to buy lumber cheap,
on easy terms, and warranted To be Of
the best quality
II JOYCE
April I. 6S n35-f
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1868-04-18

A RADICAL Puar's JAWS SLAP.
PED. II Meveau, . wholesale
vender of Radical poison, rape, muir.
dor, ss.sn, etc, from hcsdqnsrtcr. a,
Shreveport had his jaws slapped
publicly in this place on last Satur-
day. a patriotic gentleman re.
PeKied the dose at Benton. Served
him right. These Radical emissarics
who are seeking to bring about a war
OF races in this unhappy country
must be taught tina, human nature
cannot endure everything - Bosaier
Banner.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1868-04-18
sIoSiyfcAsr 81 aaoL. Tho Ma.
(nnl + telltseaccr, ofthc 10th, takes

sIoNlyfcxsT 81 aaoL. Tho Ma
(nnl Irtclltsesccr, ofthc l6tt, takes
Ute:
symlplssreth : univsssalhng aaee.
ords ctases pir entesatios or
S. wa3scntipty. III the devices
ID iusignia ara ths last avA most
herring Of The esshoriak u nations.
enny.pamphicrln 81. Gen. Grant
before W, aouyfsatiAk him for
esidcss, on the vgneste atlc page
which isa device tcpreseA tinE The
ns,itutoA of thu United States
sting upon a cannon
The originality Of this substitute
> the national arms IL s,rikipgly
gnifcant Of tho corresponding nov
y of thoss strangely perverted and
nous sentiments which seek to IN
re their balcful influence by noml-
ting the person in whose honor,
III such uneoasci0ss but msis".
oly fitness, this singular symbol
been contvived.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1868-04-18

A Boston negro is attempting to
excite an instruction in Georgia.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1868-04-18
Window Olass.

lust received by A. Hsass, . Asrs 10
d Of srst quality AsCuiays Window
Glass. The bsst bsasd h TIE usi1sa
states and he frsess fsua bssahaos
Also = choice VI Of iAaps, Las1p
cbimssys, zeal oil, Ae., wAisS WI ~
sold II Tho lowest Aesees ssessdiae y
cost and quality ever sosssl n ~
market, by
4. kkARA.
July Is, 1887. A4k0.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1868-04-18

Some Syracuse ladies have put on
y Turkish costume.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1868-04-18

\ large colony Of Nernons ar
PED in OMahs recently, on their
~ TO Hait Lake.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1868-04-18

The New York Herald regards
the people Of tbs South as losing the
last barrier against absolute dcspo,-
ism, in the passage Of the judiciary
bill over the veto. Hencciorth, it
says, the military commanders in the
South can imprison or hang any
person without the courts having any
power to Judge bis case.
Perhaps, too, il the President is
impeached and removed, we shall
find that he had been a strong de-
fence for us. With Wade in the
place Of johnson aud the Supreme
Court closed against us, il will be
much easier for the radicals to give
their fault-fnding with the Southern
States and people the form of pun
ishment Some may think that
when the radicals have the power to
do as they please, without the slight
est hindrancc, they may please to be
mcrciful. But even the tender
mercies of political partizans of the
extreme order, are eruel.-Ncics.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1868-04-18

TmE RAMIE.--Thc Now Orleans
Picayune remarks that the ramie
fibre is becoming an article of trnnc
Mr.. Bruckner, No. l0i Gravier
street received yesterday orders
from New York, Tor export, for all
Of crop to be taken of a ton acre
field Of Louisiana plantation du-
ring the month of April next. lie
is anxious to buy more, and offers
double the market rate of cotton for
all he can obtain.
There 10 also a demand springing
up in the West; but no definite or.
dcrs have been received as yet. The
doubling Thomas who thinks ramie
a morris muiticaSis affair, will wake
up some day and find HE daughter
arrayed in ramic dress, which she
has bought for silk, while his own
linen cambria friIl is made Of the
same material, The chief difficulty
will be that it will not wear GU, when
the fashion changes, and he will hate
to throw it away, when, after
couple Of years wear, it is still as
good as new.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1868-04-18

Maj. T. A. Blanche; Dr.. j. f. With
erspoow, DR.. ssnsou Eagsn.
nov sly
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1868-04-18

This Company issues policies on lives
on all the different plans and at as favor
able rates rs any other, while it has no
restrictions in regard to either travel or
residence, and all It's profits are divided
annually among its policy holders. Its
policies are all issued on the non for
feiing plan.
It is prompt in the payment OF Losses.
This Company renewed, and continues
in force, Life Insurance policies held by
the Southern survivors Of the late war
forming AZ exception, in this respect
from the majority, If not all the Eastern
companies, which, While the war WAS
going on, refused To receive premiums,
and thus preserve insurance ON South
Urn IiTss, ba, are now soliciting South
ern supper, The -. Louis Mutual
neysr, during the whole progress Of the
late civil war, refused to receive the pre-
miums on policies from its Southern
policy holders
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1868-04-18
Notice..

ME Subscriber takes this method u
i informing his friends and the pub.
lie generally, that he has purchased the
entire interest Of Vim Brsd6sId In he
Mammoth Livery stable, on Austin
Street, where he inlesds carrying on .
general Livery business. Persons wish
ing 10 hire busgiss and horses, saddle
horses, hacks, wagons, drAys. &c,, can
be accommodated His 0nnibus viii
always be IL waiting At the Depot
on the arrival Of the ears from
Shreveport, ready to eosvsy passsn-
gers 10 my part Of the city Hossss
single feed, At reasonable rates
Dr. A. $. Stewart il my daily author
lied agent, who viii give bis undivided
attention to the busincss,
4. H. HAtaiItOvE.
Marshall, January ", 6s. n34n