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Litchfield enquirer., 1868-01-16
SHORTEST, AND QUICKEST. ROUTE TO ALBANY, TROY AND
 THE WEST.
BE OusatOnic Railroad.
 WINTER AssRsANGICMEN

On and after Dec 1st. 1868 Passenger Trains will run fs follows
 LEAVE BRIDGEeORT. On arrival of Irains fr,xn New York New Ha-
 ven aud Hartford EO.ssO a. Eah. for pittsfcl.'. connecting at
 Van Dcustnvillt with train for
 Albany. 5.S5 B. Fea. for pittsGed.
 LEAVE PIITSFiELD t,n arrival oE ''rains from North Adams and
 Wcstcrn Railroad O.0S a, ssa. for Bridgeport, New York
 New Haven and Hartford 2..sO Es. Rss, fer Bridgeport and New York
 ivy i:ail or Steamboat, and
 train inr New Haven ami Hart
 tor;i
 PASS "Di:NAAlL RLInGE GoIEG NorTH GONG YOUTH. i0 t5 9 Ill Fr't X Pass. g % d ,n Frt x Pass. l.of p. m, lst Passn sr. Ii .4G & m Ist Pas,. sos ? m. 2d Pass:s'@f , g. ? m 2ei Pass. Stage rom l tc:Itici,i Connects with Ii , 3. n'. Train Nor'l, al:si vth lO9 D, m ;f:In south aEercs.au.iise 'rgains Tss,ougsi Easily. 25-tf Al. 'IOPKEfis. #s.nt.
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-01-16
$500 REwA ARD

The above amount may be received for evory six months service in any bushes hy
 A YOUNG MAN who will attend from three to twelve p..n;l,s Lan.lsy's Commercial College and Normal Academy of Poultney, Vt,
 This institution is now in a very prosDurinn condition and may be
 FOUND situated 67 miles north of Troy N. and IS miles south of Rutland Vt. on tho Troy and Rauand K. k. The building is superior DrisA eoihos' newly furnished :hroug hont. The
 DEAD .&hguages, Mathematics Commercial l,s,rr. slon' rnonography, Telegraphiny, Music Faint ns' Gs'' %c., all taught in the best style of the s. Deauetons are made to returned and dis @uLeo soldiers sons of C!ergymen ant scr,u ''n7's BOT the benefits go 10 school
 IN POULTNEY which. With its other advantages. is on. th,. most delightful spots in New England opportunities offered to the stn,leni t,. t,r,m superior Penman at this Institution wcrt. never before equlIsd We pay sucI, attention 'o heauihE, Spelling, m positions. uratnay
 
 MURDERER of the Kings English, $35 jays for the full Commercial Course till graIu, tinn, time unlimited. S85 pays for Board, Washing. fu ei' Lights, Rooms fully fuiEished and cared TOT Dy servant, and Tuition in Commun Eu- g.lsh per term oi B weeks. The commuiii, AT LARGE are invited to inspect our facilities We rrf,., Dy permission to Hon. Henry Henry Claik wAo holds the offices of Sec. Vt Senate, r I or Foaitne}, Vt,, and editcr of tEe Rutland. lVtJ Daily Herald. Also t0 Mr $ F. Hooker frest. Nat, Bank of Poullney. who has tw., has tWo sous now in attendance. We won! !,I also refer to J M Francis editor Troy, (N. Y ! Daily Times. and to tk. aitiz.ns of Rnti..ni and HoulMsy, Vt.
 To persons desiring to attend our College specimens of Penmanship will bc sent f,, Ten cents sld stamp. Circulars sent to any body free. Address J. H. LANSLEY, r, ,u!tncy. Vt, 45-lY
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-01-16
N AUGATUCK RAILROAD-.on and .f.s,
 4 S ThursdaY Dee 6th lSR7 Trasn. -.n -

N AUGATUCK RAILROAD--0n and afse, AS Thursday Dee. 5th, 1867 Trains will run as follows: ' '"A
 Go1Na NORTH. Br;dswsrt. 1s For Winsted, connecting with tue 8 O< A rain from Kew York and with th e 10. co N. from New Haven, and connecting at Watexln h. Try with Train to and from Hartford l,05 A. A. Freight Train for Winstea 5.2OP. II. For Winsted. connecting wish th, 3.Ot P. N. Train from New York. and th. | OOP NJ: Train from New Haven. and Wat.r- bury with Train from Hartford. Leave Haterbury for Ike Nsrtk.-ls.esr Train for Winsted
 2.G5 P. x. Freight Train for Winsted. 7.0S F. x. For Winsted. GONG SouTH.-Leass WssaS. S3o A NJ Freight Train for Bridgeport. $40 A. A For Bridgeport Now York and New Haven, connecting at Waterbury sitl | train for Hartford.
 2.10p.m. For Bridgeport. Now York ans Ne@ Haven connecting at Waterbury witl l train for artford.
 1 Leaee Wstss5~ss t~ As sostk. 1 >.i6 A.For Bridgeport, New York and Nes 1 tiaven
 8.35 A. n. Freight Train for Bridgesort
 s45r N. For Bridgeport. New York an, 1 New Haven.
 The Woodbury Stage arrives to connect l "ieh. sAo V.1O A. N. 1f4l2 dow Iron 1 Ninsted and returns on the arrival of ~ 'elo A. a Train from Bridgeport.
 ihe stage from New Hartford, Otis, Osl,, brook, Harrington, Sandisfeld. arrives |, connect with the 2.I0 F. "A. Train down iron Ninsted, and returns on the arrival of th 'olb A, H Train up from Bridgeport
 The Stage for Litohtied leaves Litchfel, Station on arrival of the 10.15 A. and 5.2 P. Ii. Trains from Bridgeport. The Stage fo darwinton leaves Litchfeld Station on tn arrival of the 10 Is A. N. Train from Bridg. | port.
 Stage leaves Waterbury for Wa .srtovn tlail and fer Bethlem and Morris on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays; ans for Miadlsbur, on Mondays and Fridays, and Wooubury oI Mondays: Fridays and Saturdays on ar rival o the 'o 70 A Train up from Bridgeport
 Ihe Stage fer Goshen leaves Woleottyille 6, tic arrival of the ,0.15 A N. Train from Bridy. pert on Iuesdays, Thursdays and Saturday.
 X Discount of cents made to Passenger purchasing Tickets at the Office
 c. WATERBURY, Superint'dt l Bridgeport. Dee. g. 1867. If
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-01-16

North Street Drug Store l! 7EHHE place to buy your Drugs is at A the North Street establishm ent Where
 WessoIls S Gates will be glad to see their friends. We have on hand a fine stock of selecetd Drugs pro minent among which are
 sQUIBg's PREPARATIONS. Unequalled in the trade. Our large prescription trade we are bound to keep and will carefully and honestly put mp medicines at all hours. from pure mate rials.
 PATIENT MEDICINES. A heavy stock of the above articles on hand.
 sP PONGE s. 4 splendid lot of Florida Sheepwool, not too large, just the thing for Carri- ages. Fine Sponges in all varieties, and Chamois Skins, Becker S' EIs'o's eg. ~a,, Cesssos' eeSE. This magnificent oil has a remarkably heavy body and sells for Soc. a quart. Try it. It is the best Carriage Oil in the world.
 Perfumery and Toilet Articles. Rathperger's, Tracy Peck & Co.'S, Hal sey's, Barney's, and Raymond's
 Hair Oils Lubins, Tracy Peck and Co.'S, Edrebis', Hal sey's, and Bucks, Handkerchief Extracts, and better than all the Celebrated new Perfumes manufactured by Violette, Paris.
 Hair Brushes, Tooth Brushes, Nail Brushes,
 Hand Mirrors, and an
 Endless variety of Toilet Soaps. Hagan's Magnolia Balm,
 Laird's Bloom of Youth, Florida Water,
 Rathgeber's, Miller's and Bachelors
 Dyes. LIQUORS. We have the Best assortment in Li- tchfeld County. Holland and American Gin, French Brandy, Cider Brandy, St. Croix
 Superb Old Rye Whiskey, i and three grades of
 Bourbon of
 sa. which that
 Magnificent Old Bloodgood. heads the list. Imported Wines in all varieties, and a choice stock of Callfor- nia Wines on draught- and in cases.
 Linden Porter
 and Scotch Ale. All the above warranted pure, and sold at the lowest living prices.
 VESSELS $ GATES, 26-tf North Street. FREEDMAN's BUREAU in THE AMERICAN l WIT. % cts. year.
 RICHARDSON x JOHNSON, 42 John st., N Y. 1 T ONG CONTRIBUTOR in THE AMERICAN WITi u 25 cts year.
 RICHARDSON & COLLINS, 42 John st., N. Y. D EST quality Cream, Boston, Oyster, But &D ter, Sugar and Soda Crackers. Far sale l by F. D. MCNEIL < co. | Litchfeld, Aug. l5, 1867. n1rII AaEIzrIcA xyrIr a1.zza--s ea.aa ,,,
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-01-16
Ayers Hair Vigor, /,

For the Renovation of the Hair. The Great Desideratum of the Aqe.
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-01-16
Carpets and Furniture. H. O'E.aRRELE

Has opened his new and Extensive Stores Nos 486 and 4s8 Eighth Avenue, running through 269 and 271 Thirty-Fifth Street; New York, forming perfect arcade, which, for extent, stands unrivaled in the United States; and now offers for Sale large and we'll selected stock of Royal Velvet, English and American Brussels, 3-ply and Super-Ingrain Carpets, fresh from the hands of the Manufacturers; Oil cloths, Mat tings. Window shades, &c. Over One Million worth of Bedroom and Dining-room Furniture of his own manufacture, and warranted to the Buyer.
 All the B. R. Cars pass in the immediate vii cinity.
 My motto $, Cdshl / QHtck Sales and Small Profits At GOods packed and shipped free Of ehargs
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-01-16

John Adt, Manager. Wolcottyille, Ct.
 RN MANUFACTURERS of ''John Adt's Patent
 lv-h Double and Single Head Riveting Ma
 chimes" Also builders and repairers of all
 kinds of machinery. MT. Adt, the manager,
 having had much experience in designing and
 cor orstructing machinery. and having fitted up
 shop with all the modem Improvements has secHred the services of competent mechanics,
 and feels confident of giving satisfaction to all
 who may patronizc. Parties who desire to sub- stitute Machinery for hand labor in the manu-
 facture of small wares in order to to cheapen their productions will find it profitable 50 con- suit him respecting planning and constiuc- ting machines. Inventors and others who desire to complete 1 and demonstrate their ideas can receive the re- guired assistance by giving him a call. All
 matters of the foregoing nature will bo treated
 as strictly confidential. Charges reasonable, l and prompt attention. Gall or address as above. References. (by permission Turner Seymour SJ Judds, Wolcottville, Ct, Elisha Turner. Union Hardware Go. Coe Brass Mfg Go. Redfield < Rice Mfg Go. E. W. Sperry. E. J. Seymour. Excelsior Needle Co., 31- If.
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-01-16

A dressing which is at once agreeable, healthy, and efectual for preserving the hair. Faded or gray hGar as soon restored to ats original color and tue gloss and freshness of youth. Thin hair ic thick.
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-01-16

BEST quality Cream, Boston, Oyster, But ED ter, Sugar and Soda Crackers. Far sale by F. D. MCNEIL & co.
 Ltchfeld, Aug. 15, 1867.
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-01-16

ened, falling hair checked, and bald ness often, though not always, cured by its use. Nothing can restore the hair where the follicles are destroyed, or the glands atrophied and decayed. But such as remain can be saved for usefulness by this application. Instead of fouling the hair with a pasty sedi- ment, it will keep it clean and vigorous. Its occasional use will prevent the hair from turning gray or. falling off, and consequently prevent badness. Free from those deleterious substances which make some preparations dangerous and injurious to the hair, the Vigor can only benefit but not harm it. If wanted merely for a
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-01-16

THE AMERICAN WIT is always fit foran one tt ,A read. 25 cts. a year.
 sRkcHARDsON& COLLINS. AZ Jean st..N.Y.
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-01-16

MAGNOLIA WATER.-A delightful article superior to Cologne, and at half the price.
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-01-16
TO THE LADIES
WATERS' PiANO-FORTES.

Grand, Square, and Upright; Mrlodeons; Parlor Church, Gem, and Cabinet Organs. T.e best man9factured. Warrantedf tor Sir yearS. Second hand Pianos. Molodeons, Organs, at great bar gains Prices from from $25 to $200. New and second hand instruments to let, and rent appliedif purchased. Monthly installment re- ceivel fer same. Old Pianos taken in exchange for new Illustrated catalogues mailed free. Warerooms No. 481 Broadway, New York.
 HORACE WATERS & CO.,, Manufacturers. 52 IA
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1868-11-05
ROMANTIC MARRIAGE.

We understand that a couple are to
'bo united in marriage this evening, in
this city, who have never yet seen each
other. The bridegroom, who is a man
OI talent. aul wealth, came from his
home, hundreds Of milos west Of the
Mississippi river, to meet his belrolhed
for the FIRST time,
The bride i'a Boston lady, possessed
of rare accomplishments, and one great.
ly admired for her disciplined mind aud
prepossossing appearance.
The engagement was brought about
iu manner partAking somewhat Of the
romantic. The bridegroom, while in
the army. advertised in Boalon lIOra-
~ paper for lady correspondent, ste.
ting it to bO bis object only TO Onlivsu
the dull hours Of camp life. Among
many answers 10 his request he selected
one from o lady in Boston with whom
he kept up lively correspondence
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1868-11-05
THE EFFECT or sMUKING ON
unVS 1891 f

Dr. Decaisue Bull, GsOerskde Thst)
.iAtbO course of Investigations Ou Jhs
influence Of tobacco on the clgsulhilOn,
has been struck with the ylpsgn 9nmbsh
lofboYs, ssed from . 10 ols. .360 SMoks,
and has been led to enquue into the e6n.
nectiOn Of this habit with impairment Of
the general health. He has observed
SO boys, aged from 0 10 rs, who smoked
more or less. or those. distinct symp.
toms were present in 81. In 90 there
were various disorders Of the circulation
--orut scuill, in tho neck. palpilation,
disorders Of digestion, slowness Of intol-
Iect, and mere or less marked taste for
for strong drink. In three the pulse was
intermittent. In 8 there was found on
examination moro or less marked dimin-
uiion Of the red corpuscies: in l2 there
was rather frequent Opituxis; 10 had
disturbed slOer; and four had slight ul-
cerAIiOns oftho mucuous membrane of
the mouth. which disappeared on ccas'
Ing from the use Of tobacco for some
days. In children who was very well
nourished the disorder was, in general
less marked. AS TO the ages, eight of
the boys were from uine 10 twelve years
old nineteen from twelve to 6feen.--
The duration Of the habit of smoking
was, in eleven, from six months to a
year, and in sixteen, moro than two
years, The ordinary treatment of an@-
mia in general produced no elfdOt Os
long ns.the smoking was continued, but
when this was desistsd from. health was
soon perfectly restored, ifthere were no
organic disease. --British Medical Jour
nal.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1868-11-05

Professional cards of lines or less one yeai
S5 10.
Advertisements must have the number Of in,
.ertions marked on the copy, or they will be
ksptin It'll forbidden" and char;e1 accord
All casual Or'runsieut Advertisements must
6e paid for in advance, to insure their inseE-
tion.
Yearly advertisements 70 be paid for half.
yearly in advance.
Short notices of deaths will be inserted free
Of charge. Obituary notices and tributes Of
respect will be charged half the advertising
rates. Marriage notices Inserted gratis.
Loaded editorial notices will be charged 20
centS aline, aud half price for subsequent in
sertions.
Religious notices and short advertisements
for benevolent associations. inserted gratis.
Calls upon gentlemen to become candidates
will be charged at advertising rates.
Three dollars will invariably be charged for
, announcing candidates for County Offices. and
Ten dollars for announcing candidates for State
and United States Offices,
The ialerttop Of perGonal cards will be left
70 the'optioa OF the editor, btt when inserted
will he charged double price.
1 Afidayits will not be made 10 orders Of
qualification or other legal advertisements uR-
ill they are pNid for
There will be no deviation from the above
terms,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1868-11-05

which continued after hiS departure fol
ihe West. until it 6nslly resulted 10 an
engagement POruaiu we're iassle66n-
ged probably, but i. is fact u our
knowledge, that the lady aud gshtls-
man never seen each other until ls.day.
From what we know Oftho ParIleu we
are inclined TO believe that TIE matri-
age will be happy -BOs'6nfl5ap.
aler. its
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1868-11-05
!. .A.tadg being laylrsil loteod ln-aloa.l

.Ahdy being invited tosend in-dioasI
to be read at the anniversary celebration
Of the Pilgrim Fathers, furnished the
following: llis spicy enough 10 flavor
half dozen anniversary dinners: 1.-THE
"Pilgrim Fathers" rOrsooIhl What bad
they TO endure in comparison to the
"Pilgrim Mothers?" Itistruo they bad
hunger. and cold aud sickness. and dan.
gor--focs without and within--but the
unfortunate Pilgrim Mothers! they had
not ouIy these to eUdure. but the Pilgrim
Fathers alSol And yet their names are
never mentioned, Who ever heard of
the Pilgrim Mothors9 Who ever gave
q dinner in honor of ihemi Who ever
writes songs. drinks toasls, and makes
speeches in recollection Of them? This
self-SuticiencY Of the men is beyond en-.
dorance. Cue would actually suppose
that New Eogland had been cOloniz,d
by men, and pOslority provided for by
special providence"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1868-11-05

ThefolloMfug ansc,Iois "a Rssuid
GiacOln IS Characteristic; "A Mrs. NJ
once called on him in Washingt6p. n D.: :
lroduos young lady who bad bs6 in.
strumentaI in Transporting the United
States mails through rebel territory dur,
ing the war, The lady was rather small
aud when Mrs M-introduced hOrto. Mr..
Lincoln as Hhs young lady who tarridi
the moles acroas the Potomac alWinI
chester" he half took her up 10 his arms
with the laughing remark, "carried tho
males, did she, but who carried the e.
malesl"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1868-11-05
PRAYER.

Among oil the means Of gracs-ser.
mons. sucamcnts, Sabba!hs, provi.
dences, Gods word either read or preach.
Gd-Lhc greatest in some respc,ls, is
prayer Not men or devils can shut its
gates, When every other avenue to God
is closed, there stands open. day and
night continually, The storm of perse-
cution might drive Us from the house OF
God; the voice Of preachers may be si-
enced in prisons; the Bible plucked
from onr hands, may be burned to ashes
in FOpisb flames; oil this has happened
and muy happen again. There are Aven'
ues which men may ClOsei not this tho
door of prayer. The martyr found il
open in hiG danger; Daniel 10 the den oI
lions; Paul and Silas in the prison
where their feet were in tho stocks, but
their spirits were free. Aud his brow
is calny cold, and bis eyes all glazed
and dim, and his ear has lost its hear
log, and his tongue its power Of speed
tho moving lips and uplirled hands, tel
the by'sIanderS cfa Christians death boz
that the gates ofprOyor are open, Pray
er and good man never part only a
the door Of heaven, there being but
breath, ugvOau, a sigh, between earth
prayer aud eternal praise.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1868-11-05

ADVANTAGES OF YEARs.-You ore
getting into years. Yes but the years
are getting into you--lho ripe, rich
years, the genial, mellow years, the lusly,
luciou' years. One by one the crudi.
ties Of your youth are falling of from you
the vanity, the egoliSm, the Insulation,
tho bcwildermont. the uncertainty. =
Nearer and nearer you arc approaching
youraelC You are consolidating your
forces. You are becoming master oi
your situation. On the ruins or shatter.
cd plans you find your vantage grOupj.
Your broken hopes, your thwOrted pur
poses, your defeated aspirations, become
staff Of strength by which you mOuni
to Sublimer heights. With self.poSses.
sion and solf.comuand ofall things, the
title deed Of creation, forfeited, is 70
claimed. The king has come to bis own
again, Earth and sea and sky pour ouI
their largest Of love. All tho crowds
pass down to lay lis treasure at yo6l
feet. III. AarUe.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1868-11-05
CITY ANn CuunrRY tIFE..-

The country youth who thinks Of trv.
ing his fortune in tho city, would ID
well to sIldy the vital Staliatisb Of bOardE,
Of health aud life Insurance companies,
He would there learu that rural oeoupa.
lions stand hishosl 10 the list oflongey.
i,yi that The. probabilities OF a vigorous
health, long lie and . cheerful oGe, al6
decidedly 10 favor Of the farmer. Now,
though the success Of hFs 10 not always
10 the faIio OflIs duration, but he liVeb
longest who lives 10 the ebeN purpose
yet no man is wArranleaIn throwing
swsy bis chances Of long liio upon Wis.
ionarY attempts 10 make up for bfovitf
by Q moro brilliant csresr. na
Nor doNs any such motive commonly
Inspire The yoolhial smigraut ftom coun-
ryslo eityi heianofo likely 10 81 duild.
heedless Oithe aaestfon Of health. under
the allutemenls OF pleasure or Rain.--
But one should consider whether gain
which is acquired by an expenditure Of.
vital force that greatly reduces the time,
or the ability for enjoying II, Is really
worth what II costs; whether a fortune
won by tho sacrifice Of health is 90 good
Q ihirg as modest competence with
health Whore@ith 10 enjoy H. whether
seeing that ono cau 60 OySr the course Of
life but once, il may not bo better to
Omble along pleasantly taking the com.
fort of the way, than TO rush iot the
goal, lhcro to pant and die,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1868-11-05

WOaAS's PROrER sruDr-WilhOut
doubt thc proper study of wOmankind iS
woman. Her attributes, her governing
motives aud the whole internal engine.
ry Of her being can sur,ly ba botsr un!
dorsIOod and moro thoroughly siiled by
those who, aided to the sane instinct.
i've bias, possess the practical ability 10
give name and expression 10 the emo
tons which, in those less gifted Of her
sex. amount 10 little moro than vague
droamiugs, Female writer's should, Of
necessity, devote tho best energies Of
their minds 10 the enlightenment. aud
entertainment Of their own sex. Theirs
is The right to use the scS!pel fehrlessly
In probing wounds Of whose existence
and depth they DIouc can form just
conception; and theirs the privilege to
strike the tender chords of womsnly
hensibilly in womanly sympathy.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1868-11-05

Mi" Pippius says the best thing that
most Of tho Young gentlemen who call at
her house could take. would DO their
leave; aud It's merits would be incroaS'
ed in proportion to the earlinoss Of lha
period at which il is taken.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1868-11-05
RESPONSIBILITY OF MOTHERS,

Each mother is a historian. She
writes notlhe history Of empires or Of
nations on paper, but she. writes her
own history on the imperishable mind Of
her child. That tablet and that kists!
ry will remain indelible when lime sh ell
be no more. That history each mother
shall.meet sgain, and read with eternal
Joy orunutterable grief in The comins.
ages, Of eternity. The thought shoula
weigh on the mind of every mother.
and FENDER her deeply circumspestF
IPrayerful and faithful in her u NO
work of trimming up her. ch5d ~
heaven,and immortality, g
The minds of.chidrpp q ,ler7
eePdble and easily inbreited.
q look, flown may engrave an i'm
preston on the mind of child which
no laps Of lime can efface or wa.h out.
You walk along the seashore when the
tide is out, and you form characters or
write words or nomes in smooth, white
sand. which is spread out SO clear and
beautiful nj your feet, according as
your fancy may dictate; but the re-
turning tide shall in fow hours wash
out and efface all that you have written.
Not so the lines and characters Of truth
and error which your conduct imprints
on the mind of your child. There you
write impressions for everlasting good or
i'll ofyour children, which neither the
floods nor the storms of earth can wash
out, nor deaths fingers erase, nor the
slow moving ages of eternity obilerate.
How careful, then, should each mother
be in her treatment Of her child How
prayerful and how serious and how earn
est to write the eternal truths whioh'shall
bo his guide aud teacher when her voice
shall be silent in DEATH and her lips no
longer move in prayer in his behalf, in
commencing her dear child TO her cove.
nuOt GOd.-Phrcaological Journal.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1868-11-05

A juror having applied to Judge 10
be excused from serving 90 account Of
deafness, the Judge said: "Could you
hear ms charge to the jury, sirl"-
ayes" said the Juror, "but | couldn't
make any sense out OF t." He was e1!
cused.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1868-11-05

A clergyman says it is curious To note
how many people attend a circus "only
because they want to please their chill.
dren;" but still moro curious To observe
that in many instances it takes two or
three able bodied men, with as many
women, 10 look after one lille boy or
gill"