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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-10-23
BY Grubbs Il Williams, Auctioneers,
Eleventh street between Main aud Bank.

TINE HANDSOME RESIDENCE AT THE
Il SOUTHEAST CORNER OF MAIN AND
THIRD STREETS FOR SALE AT AUCTION
ON TUESDAY, 9TH 0 G TO b Err. AT %
O'CLOCK p. MI has been remodclled and re-
noyated throughout, painted, and papered; new
roof covered with slate; iron verandah iron rail-
ing in front; hot and cold baths water-closets
new cooking-range. a.r... 4la,g
There are II rooms besides bathrooms, closets,
coal and wood-rooms.
rection Of gentleman familiar with all the mo-
tern arrangements intended for his own residence,
and no expense has been spared to make It COM
plete In every respect.
Such property is rarely offered In the market,
and we therefore invite very particular attention
to this sale.
The lot is 53xl04 feet to an agey a feet wide.
After which Will be sold the PROPERTY adjon-
ing on the east, embracing the schoo-house occu-
pied by Mr.. David Turner, with lot 3sxfo4 feet
to the alley above referred to.
TERMS At sale.
GRUBBS &c WILLIAMS,
ocI Auctioneers.
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A TTENTION, DRY GOODS BUYERS
MAIN STREET IN THE SHADED!

1t is All undenable fact that Broad street, known
to most every buyer of dry goods as the thorough
fare where the finest class of goods is sold at the
lowest figures and the truth of it is most conclu-
siyely experienced by those who have the gooo
Judgment to call at .as...5. aa
i JULIUS MEYERS DRY GOODS HOUSE,
527 BROAD STREET, NEXT TO CORNER OF SIXTH.
It is really impossible to enumerate the extraor-
binary bargains In A No. GOODS d lily arriving
there which are purchased very low for cash. or at
auctions In the northern cities by agents esta-
bished there specially for that purpose. House
keepers and others wishing to secure genuine bar
gains In first-class DRY GOODS should therefore
call by all means at JULIUS MEYEE'S,
,rs- = SAT Broad, next to .aer Of Sixth street:
4 Messrs.s John p. Atkinson, j. w. Pedin, E.
Rowe, and T. Tatum, will be happyto serve their
friends at the above place. oc lin
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FOR RENT.

EOR RENT, o new BRICK HOUSE, a.
n an rho north corner of Twelfth and Mar-H.Q
shall streets. The house has twelve rooms; the
kitchen has SIX rooms; with all the modern I'M
mises Ia perfect order. The house Is situated IN
one Of the most cleanly and gentsel neisno or
hoods in the city of Richmond. Apply at the
corner Of Eleventh and Marshall streets, No. 4ol.
og-lwk e.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-10-23
BY Gruhbs & Williams, Auctioneors
Northwest corner Main aud Eleventh stree,

A NEAT BRICK DWELLING, WITH
IA THREE ACRES OF LAND, on Tup
EAST SIDE OF BROOK TURSPIKE JIM
AUCTION.-On WEDNESDAY, October -, al
at ~ O'Clock p. NJ, We will sell upon the pr, MA
the BRICK DWELLING above referred Ia n
joining Mr. Leonard Chamberlain, and resen;,
occupied by Mr. L. Hellstern. 1t has FIVE zoos!
besides the basement; kitchen, stable, ana
siaughter-house also, we'll OF excellent Wat,
There are THREE ACRES OF LAND, his,
beautifully for gardening purposes.
TERMS One-third cash balance at six ~
twelve months for notes with interest added AN
secur ed by deed Of trust.
GRUBBS &:WILLIANS
oc % Auctioues,s
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AUCTIONS sALEs.
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rnr2 nay.

THIS DAY. ss4ses
p 3
By Cook u Lsugftons Anctioneers,
corner Of Governor and Franklin streets.
HoUsEHOLD FURNITURE, CARPETS,
III sILVER-PLkTED SHOWCASES, &C.;
at AUCTION.-THISDA ut 10 O'Clock, we VIII
aeIl &c our store an excellent assortment OF
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &C., consisting OF
iHANDsOMEVEIiYET CARPET.
HANDSOME BRUSSELS CARPET,
Several INGRAM CARPETS
A 1os of GOOD FLOOR OIL-CLOTH,
MAHOGANY SOFAS snd CHAIRS,
LOOKING GLASSES,
WINDOW SHADES. ----,,,, ~
ENTIRELY NEW JENNY LIND BEDSTEADS,
NEW HAIR and sHUCK MATTRESSES,
COTTAGE and other BEDSTEADS,
OIL PAINTINGS,
CANE and WOOD-sEAT CHAIRS,
CABINETS, WASHSTANDS, and TABLES;
LOUNGES,
TIN SAFES, L-.s
COOKING, OFFICE, and CHAMBER STOVES,
A lot OF CRoCKERY, GLASSWARE. DECAN-
ALSO,
. ELEGANT SILVER-PbATED SHOWCASES,
seven feet long, of solid French plate glass.
sets of HANDSOME JEWELRY,
Several GOOD WATCHES.
80 COOK & LAUGHTON,
&C q Auctioneers.
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DoCKBRIDGE ALUM SPRINGS WATER

This Invaluable mineral water. recently bottled,
is now In course of shipment to the houses namea
Conditions OF the system, and In some OF the worst
chronic ailments, it, stands InrIvalled and This
after at least FORTY YEARS EAPEhlENCEo1
It's - t slcRoFULous TAINTs OF THE BLOOD,
IN SKIN DISEASES, .-ar
IN BRONCHITIS,
DYSPEPSIA,
KIDNEY DISEASE, and PILES
It's cures have been many and very marked. The
same is true Of FEMALE COMPLAINTS, as is
known to many hundreds who have experienced It's
healing qualities.
Gases Of one dozen half-gallons, $40.
Cases Of one dozen quarts, 80.
The MASS OR SALTS Of the water put up In ~
AA'o . PURcELL, GaDD & CO., Richmond
A. B. :Rucker, Lynchburg NJ. A. &c @. A. Santos
Norfolk; Rfves & Proctor, Petersburg; @. NJ
Flynn, Danvine; George NJ. McIntire, Charlottes-
vile : y - = -. oc S-d&w1m
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-10-23
BY Thomas w. Reese, Auctioneer,
Office No. 1877 Main street.


A SSIGNEE'S SALE.-By virtue Of o
IN decree of the United States District Court
for the district of Virginia in the case OF Henry
Exai, bankrupt. dated October Il, 1850. shall as
Der "a 1868, at CLOCK p NJ, at the shop Of s. T..
Parkinson brand. cutter, on Twelfth street below
highest bidder, for cash. the SHOP AND SHED
OH Twelfth street now occupied by said S. 7. Per-
kinson, brand-cutter, etc.
Also ut the same time and place, lot of Tools
for quarrying and other purposes; Bellows, An
vii. and Small Engine, a lot OF valuable Calclned
Cement, Locks, 4 Vault Door, Work Bench two
or three old Iron Safes, and lot of old Iron. 2
Also at the same time and place, the lot of valu-
able SANDSTONE now lying on the vacant lot In
rear Of Exchange Bank.
Assignee of Henry Exall, bankrupt.
T. W. KEESEE- AuctiOneer. #h5# oc Y
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my 19O,OI;]ulEs.
ARRIVALS.

We are in receipt of our second supply of SEA-
soNABLE FALL GOODS, which have been pur-
chased within the past week at very low figures.
We invite both COUNTRY and CITY MER-
CHANTS to give our stock look, assuring them
that We can offer the largest and most attractive
stock we have ever exhibited, and at PRICES
PERFECTLY SATISFACTORY.
Intending to remove to our large store on fe"ri
street about the list OF NOVEMBER, we win
offer specia, inducements until that time.
BURREss & POWERS
Wholesale dealers In White Goods, Notions, &c''
1908 Main street.
foe 1s-2w]
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-10-23
BY Grubbs Il Williams, Auctioneers
Eleventh street between Main and Bank.

A NEAT BRICK COTTAGE RESI-
n DENCE, ON THE NORTH SIDE ~
GRACE STREET BETWEEN MADISON AM
MONROE STREETS, At AUCTION, UPON
18th, AT HALF-PAST. q O'CLOCK p. M
It adloins the residence OF Mr.. 10. p. Davis u,
Ave rooms, n brick kitchen with three rooms o,
and water on the premises !; front and bsri
porches, and some fine shrubbery. The preml,s,
are In very nice condition. Possession at once
The lot fronts 2l3 by l5o feet to an alley.
Terms: At sale. la l1E li.s
GRUBBs & WILLIAMS
Z oc 81 Es..aA eEa AuetiOneers
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-10-23
BY Wellington 6oddin.
Aucttoneer and Real Estate Agent.


THHE BEAUTIFUL FARM CALLED
i .CEDAR HILL THREE MILES EAST
OF RICHMOND, CONTAINING SEVENTY
TWO AND THREE-QUARTFR ACRES, FOR
SALE AT AgGTIoS;37At the request OF Mr.
premises, on MONDAY, October 20. 1883, at
O'Clock P. NJ, the beautiful farm on which he re-
sides, called "CEDAR HILL" adjoining the
lands of Messrs. James NJ Carter, William r G.
Garnett. and Richard Cauthorn, containing Sc
VENTY-TWO AND THREE-Q UAR TER
ACRES, of which about sixty acres are open land
In fine heart.
The improvements consist Of a comfortable
dwelling containing eight rooms; stable, carriage
house, Kitchen &C.; well Of good water In the
yard, and an orchard Of choice fruit &c. Posses
Sion given Ist Of January next. The growing crops
can be taken by the purchaser at valuation. The
location is a handsome one, and the neighborhood
good ~
The land lies within quarter OF mile Of the
west side Of the Mechanicsville turnpike, with an
excellent road leading to II from tho turnpike.
TERMS !: Reasonable, and made known nc the
hour OF sale.
MIR. Ratcliffe will take pleasure In showing the
place to those who may call on him.
W. GOnDrN,
oc l8-2tawlw&d tds Aucti0neer.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-10-23
BY Wellington Goddin.
Auctfoneer and Real Estate Agent.

THREE HANDSOME BUILDING LOTS,
Il ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF BROADs STREET
Ar IT'S JUNCTION WITH THE CONNEC-
TON RAILROAD. FOR SALE AT AUCTION.
VIII be sold at auction, on the premises, on FRI
DAY the Esd October, 1883 at O'Clock 2. NJ,
those three beautiful BUILDING LOTS located
as above each fronting 30 feet the south side
OF Broad street. running back of irregular depth
to the said line of said railroad.
TERMS: One-third cash balance at four and
eight months for negotiable notes interest added,
secured by a trust deed. w. GODDlN,
oc 10 Auctioneer.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-10-23

BY Grubbs Il Williams, Aucti0neers,
Northwest corner Of Main and Eleventh streets.
TRAME DWELLING WITH FIVE
I@ROOMS AND LARGE STABLE, ON THE
NORTH SIDE OF DUVAL STREET ADJOIN-
ING THE DUVAL-STREET CHURCH.=We
viii sell ut auction, on the premises, on FRI
DAY the 2sd of October, at / O'Clock p. NJ. the
FRAME DWELLING located as above described,
containing rooms, and now occupied by James
Booker. The lot fronts 80 feet on Duyal street,
and runs back 90 feet.
TERMS Oue-fourth cash the balance at 4, 8,
and )2 months for negotiable notes. interest added
secured by q trust deed.
GRUBBS & WILLIAMS,
oc 90 81. .5ssa Auctioneers.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-10-23
BY Lyme Il Brother,
Auctioneers and Real Estate Agents,
1899 Main street.


Auctioneers and Real Estate Agents,
1889 Main street.
GALE OF VALUABLE COAL OFFICE,
- FIXTURES, GOODWILL, ETC, AT AUC-
TION.-We will sell, at the request Of the owner:
at public auction, on the premises, on FRIDAY
the 23d day OF October 1883. Mt ~ O'Clock at the
coal-yard formerly occupied by Messrs Larus :,
Cherry, on Dock street between Seventeenth and
Eighteenth streets, the
COAL OFFICE,
OFFICE FURNITURE,
FENCING,
STAGING,
FLOORING, -.
SCREENS,
BARROWs,
pair HOWE's PLATFORM SCALES, ,r
large LILIES FIRE and BURGLAR-PROOF
SAFE, and
GOODWILL.
ALSO,
lot Of OAK and PINE WOOD.
This is justly considered one Of the best snd old
estestablished yards in the city and parties wish
Ing to engage in the business would do we'll to at
tend.
TERMS: AT sale. LYME & BROTHER,
oc % Auctioneers.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-10-23
BY RegnauIt & Co., Auctioneers
+ Main between Eighth and Ninth st,ee,,

ON SATURDAY MORNING THy o..
" instant, commencing at 10 O'Clock w. =, ~
sell by auction. 1t our store. 4 handsome y,r,r W
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, e'5 Q
NEW HAIR and SHUCK MATTREssys
CARPETS 49, u
OILCLOTHS, &C.;
Two TOP BTGGIE5, in excellent orb,
Consignments received until hour OF sale.
ocas IncsIo nv.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-10-23

LsOR RENT, the TOBACCO FACTO- a.
RIES occupied at the present time by H,a
Thomas @. Williams Il Co.., Situated on south side
Main between Twenty-Seventh and Twenty-eighth
streets. Possession given on the first OF january
Ssas. For terms, apply to sls
'.1 THoMAsJ. HARDGROYE.
90 1S-lm at factory.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-10-23

VALUABLE LOT FOR SALE AT AUC-
TION. We will sell st auction, on the pre-
misses, ON FRIDAY the 23d instant. at o'clock 2.
NJ, 8 valuable LOT with small DWELLING
thereon, on ct. PETERS street between Baker and
Charity streets. subject to a leasehold for three
years at thirty five dollars year.
TERMS Cash.
The above mentioned property was sold at auc-
ton the 10th instant to Peter Watson tcolored,
but he having failed to comply with the terms Of
SALE It viii be sold again. advertised at his cost.
RICHARDSON & -NEWBURN,
oc2o AuctiOneers.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-10-23

EOR RENT, THAT BEAUTlFULG
BRICK COTTAGE RESIDENCE, wifhkz:
iron yerandah. situated on Marshall street near
Monroe (now III the occupancy of Captain William
out The house with city water on the premises.
This house is in thorough order having been lately
painted and papered. 5. n. DAVIS y
4 oc 23-et Real Estate Agent aud Auctloneer.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-10-23

MUCHMoRE's GLUE POTS, q nice lit
lIl tie article 70 keep III tha house TO mend your
own furniture with good glue. for sale by 'ts
oc DOVE Il M0sELEY.
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Dry GOODS

CARDOZO, ALSOP & F0URQUREAN
are now receiving their
FALL STOCK OF NEW AND DESIRABLE
DRY GOODS,
and invite their friends and the public generally to
call and examine them.
Their goods are BOUGHT ENTIRELY FOR CASH,
and will be sold very cheap.
Their stock will embrace all the newest styles In
DRESS GOODS, together with full line Of STA
PIE and DOMESTIC FABRICS.
8. NJ. PRICE, JOHN o. CHILRs,
JACK TEMPLE THOMAS D. QUARLKs,
are with them, and will be glad to serve their
Asc ARDozo, ALsOP & FoURQUREAN.
90 m
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rT,RUSTEE'S SALE OF VALUABLE
i WHARF PROPERTY AT GOSPORT, VA,
AND BANKI$ G-H0USE IN PORTSMOUTH,
VA, AT AUCTION.-The undersigned, trustees
OF the Bank Of Virginia will sell at auction, On
the premises, on WEDNESDAY, the 18th instSnt,
Gosport belonging to the Bank OF Virginia. This
property Is admirably situated for ship-building
or shook and cooperage establishment supplies
Of timber and slaves being there very abundant.
This lot has front on Crawford street Of 242 feet
and front on Elizabeth river OF the same number
water "a sufficient to float the larsestciass vessel In
the United States, and there is dock the north
and south side. On the lot is large brick dwell
ing-house and several wooden tenements. -
Immediately after the sale of the wharf property,
will sell thu BAHkIEGraOUSRfn Portsmouth
so long occupied by the Bank OF Virginia.
TERMS Gne-t third cash; balance on credit OF
four, eight and twelve months, interest added and
secured by trust deed on the property purchaser
paying taxes for the present year.
ID. j. SAUNDERS, I g,ruc,ae. 4
oc 10 8. C. TARDY,
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AUCTION SALES.
d. FUTURE DAY. >>>>>'
BY Wellington aoddIn,
Aucsioneer and Real Estate Ayen.

'e. -. 80 Hssate Agent
THAT VALUABLE aporr,n.
IL STORE FOB SALE ATT TUaaECARY
THE NOETHWKsT CORNkR SouyfiQE, A.
AND TWENTY-EIFTHST STREETS oE BROIh
at suction, ont the premises, on FRIDtnYi,lbe s9
that valuable APOTHECARY' a sIs Contents,
northwest corner of Broad aSd g TnE at ID.
STREETS. The stock OF MEDTCIEEs nipwte,nty.ai5
ChEMl ca though not large, embrsesS.e s an
ONE ao ana rel store location
To young man with a small c,n,,.,
to embark IN business, this estabilsS 1Ispos5
cl!Lar advantages for safe and prostabG;dn s q.
An inventory of the stock can be en-
Office. ,''-a oe seen at ~
a ns q Al sale. ". eoDDIs
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-10-23

TOR RENT, desirable DWELL-@s
IL ING HOUSE, containing twelve rooms, @:l
riage house, a very large garden, &C.. premises in
excellent order, and situated the corner of Clay
aud Monroe streeto. For terms apply to
SAMUEL H. PULLIAM,
office Mutual Assurance Society,
: 0o l0--2wS corner Tenth and Bank streets,
West-Jersey pioneer., 1868-04-24
An Infants PRAYER Answered.

A drunkard who had run through his
property, says DR.. Sohnebly, returned one
night to his unfurnished home. He en-.
tered its empty hall; anguish was gnaw-
ing at his heart strings, and language is
inadequate to express his agony as he en-
tered his wife's apartment, and there be-
held the victims of his appetite, his lovely
wife ands darling child Morose and
sullen, he seated himself without word;
he could not speak, he could not look
upon them. The mother said to the little
angel by her side, "come, my child, it is
time to go to bed," and that little babe,
as was her want, knelt by her mothers
lap, and gazing wistfully into the face of
her suffering parent, like piece Of CHS
eled statnary, repeating her nightly ori-
sons; and when she had finished, the child
(but four years of age) said to her mother,
"Dear ma, may | not offer up one more
prayer" eyes, yes, my sweet pet, pray;"
and she lifted up her tiny hands, closed
her eyes, and prayed, so God spare,
oh spare, my dear papa!" That prayer
was waited with electric rapidity to the
throne of God. 1t was beard on high
twas heard on earth. The responsive
"Amen" burst from that fathers lips,
and his heart of stone became heart of
flesh. Wife and child were both clasped
to his bosom, and in penitence he said,
"My child, you haue saued your fatker
from the Craze of a drunhard-PN drink
no more"
PSALM VIII 2.-Out of the mouth of babes and
suckllngs hast thou ordained strength because of
thne enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy
and the avenger
West-Jersey pioneer., 1868-04-24
TOO MUCH MONEY.

Mr.. P, wealthy man, retired from
business, was urged by friend to engage
in mercantile scheme, from which large
profits we're apparent. "You are right"
said be, "as regards the probable success
of the scheme, but shall not embark in
it. | have too much money already"
He was asked to explain and remarked:
eyes. | would not cross the street to
gain thousands. I should be happier if
my income were less. am old, and in
a year or two, whatever l possess will
avail me nought. My daughters are
dead, and | have three sons whom |
dearly love. My own education had
been neglected; my fortune was gained
by honest labor and careful economy; l
had no time for study, but l resolved that
my sons should have every advantage.
They each received good classical edu-
cation, and then gave them the choice
of a profession. The eldest would be a
physician; the second chose the law; the
third resolved to follow my footsteps as
a merchant. This was all to my mind:
| was proud of my sons, and trusted one
day to see them distinguished, or at least
useful to their fellow-men. I had spared
no expense in their training; they had
never wanted for money, for l gave to
each liberal allowance. Never had
men fairer opportunities; but look at the
results. The physician had no patients;
the lawyer no clients, while the merchant
instead of following my examples
above visiting his counting-room! In
vain | urge them to greater diligence
What is the response? There is no
use, father-we shall never want money;
we know you have enough for ALL Thus
instead of being energetic and useful
members Of society, my sons are mere
idlers and men of vain display. Had
they been forced to struggle against diff
culties to gain their professions, and
were, even now, dependent on their own
exertions for support, they would, in all
probability, have done credit to them
selves and me-"
West-Jersey pioneer., 1868-04-24

REPUTATION IN A NUTSHELL. Mas
by, with his usual pertinence and imper.
tinence, puts the question of quasi-repu.
diation iu nutshell. Translated in
English, it is thus:
Bigler, of the corner grocery clique
wanted the Butler-P -Pendletonian idea car.
ried to its logical conclusion, and as he
was owing Bascom quite sum which was
bearing interest, the brilliant thought
struck him that what was justice in pub
lie affairs, must be justice in private life.
Consequently he demanded the note of
Bascom, and that he should accept in
stead note which bore no interest! He
had borne the burden too long, and must
be relieved; there was principle at stake;
he could not toll to pay interest to Bas-
com any more than to the Government.
This is concise way of putting the
matter
West-Jersey pioneer., 1868-04-24
MY cHILDHooD's HOME,

Tbsv te,, ,r,..,;on ,a,ds
Where f3oyars hv zenbvr breezes famed.
Perfume the aro,;no a;r.
The boma Of ,n,sc ona ~ orts
Ane ANA OF true and loving nearts,
anu birthplace Oh the iair'
They ,ell me- too Of fvine.c,ad Franco
Where peasants wheel IN merry dance
Around the cottaoe door
OfCalisornia,s golden skies.
As fa;r
But gFe to me the pastures green,
With hill and dale and slope between,
Where childhood loved to roam;
And give to me the forests grand
West-Jersey pioneer., 1868-04-24

s9- Freddy, fair haired youngster OF
four summers, the other day, after being
for some time lost in thought, broke out
thus, addressing his father.
"Pa, can God do anything
eyes, DEAR"
"Can He make a two-year old colt in
two minutes 7"
sWhy," said the astonished parent;
"He would not wish to do that, Freddy"
''But if He did wish to, could Hep
insisted Freddy.
eyes, certainly, if He wished to-"
"What! in two minutes 2"
eyes, in two minutes"
"Well, then he wouldn't be two years
old, would he7"
The old gentleman collapsed
West-Jersey pioneer., 1868-04-24
From the New Jersey Journal.
HOME HAPPY

Home is one of the sweetest words that
was ever uttered, and around which
cluster the pleasantest associations. If
parents would make their homes what
they should be, there would be fewer
complaints Of hardened and abandoned
children, or children ruined by bad as
sociations. 1t is one thing to have a
home and another to have pleasant one,
surrounded by those charms which give
relish to ones enjoyment. Home in its
true sense is not merely the place of shell
ter; it is where the heart is made glad
by the presence of loved ones where in
nocent amusements are encouraged, and
where the graces and re6nements of life
are necessary. Home should not be
looked upon as prison house.
Parents ought to feel that no pleasure
to them is equal to the companionship of
their children. They should unite with
their songs, enter into their sports, and
share their merriment. They who do so
will have their children love them; they
will not feel it inconsistent with their
dignity to enter into their childish sports;
they who do SO will have no cause to com
plain that their children seek amusement
elsewhere.
Every anxious parent has the means
Of making home pleasant within his reach.
How many at the Christmas season will
spend hours in preparing the Christmas
tree and in decorating the apartment
with greens !? This is right. Select such
games and books for gifts as will amuse
and instruct. The time spent in render
ing home happy will be the most profit.
able investment that can be made. 1t
will not only save those heartaches which
parents have whose children are ruined
by evil associations, but it will make
children honor their parents memory,
long after the latter shall moulder in the
dust Parents, adopt such course as
we have above indicated, and give your
children good education, and you will
do more for them, by Gods blessing,
than all the wealth you can leave them.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1868-04-24

Dar A good brother in one of the
rural districts thought he had a call to
preach. Being an Indifferent reader he
got friend to read the Scripture. The
chapter on one occasion was the 22d of
Genesis, which contains this verse;
"These eight did Milcah bear to Nahor,
Abraham's brother" On. this the preach
or held forth as follows: aBrethren and
sisters, let us consider our blessing -
Morning and evenings our wives and
daughters milk our COWS, and thus supply
our wants. But in. the days Of good old
Abraham, as you have just heard, it took
eight to nsiah bear, and they did not get
much at that"
West-Jersey pioneer., 1868-04-24

Z E A .shop-keeper purchased of an
Irish woman quantity of butter, the
Jumps of which, intended for pounds, he
weighed in the balance and found want
ing. "Shure, it's your fault if they are
light said Biddy in reply to the COM
plants of the buyer; it's your own fault,
Sir, for wasn't it pound of your own
soap, | bought here myself, that |
weighed them with?" The shop-keeper
had nothing more to say on that subject.