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The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1868-01-11

"John, give me back that book" These
words, spoken in a harsh tone by his father,
caused John Morton to start in alright
please, father, I was only"
"No words" interrupted the Glthor-::givc
me the book "'
With fearful eyes and trembling hands john
passed the book TO his father who Immediate
'y threw it into tho fire.
"N~s, sir, go and finish chopping that brush,
and remember, if you quit it again before it is
all done, LII give you whipping
Mr.. Morton was small farmer, who lived a
few miles from the village of NJ III
Massach hnsctts. y man of no literary taste,
himself he could not endure it in others !, and
for this reason was an unkind and often unjust
father towards John, his second son, who loved
books better than anything else in the world
John was nota lazy boy, but as farmer boy
knows no such thing as leisure, he was obliged
to do his reading at such times as ho could
steal from his work, when his father was not
by. George, his elder brother, was his oppo-
site in every respect; he was good farmer,
but the ddncee atschool: an"I tell you what it
is, John}H he would say,.ltI wouldn't give a
snap Of my fingers for oil your book learning;
but if you like it, go in, if the old man will
let you but as for me, am bound to stick to
the farm"
John had been saving his money for some
time, to buy fine edition Of Coopcr's works
complete, which an acquaintance had bought
at auction in ncighboring town, and not
caring much for it, had offered it to him for
half price.
The night before our story commences, John
lad procured the long coveted treasure, and in
the morning had commenced to read us soon MS
it was light. From this he was soon called by
his father to chop load of brush he had just
brought in.
Reluctantly John left the book and went to
the task, but the departure Of his father after
another>lo load was too much for him; he left the
brush heap, and was soon absorbed In his
book.
Mr.. Morton had gone but u short distance,
when he remembered some directions which he
had forgotten to give George, and returned.
AS he neared the house, he missed the sound
of the hatchet. When he entered the house,
there sat John comfortably before the fire,
completely lost in his book It was this that
made him angrily burn the book. With a
bursting heart j John went to the brush heap
again and commenced his work. He worked
steadily all day, but spoke not work to any
one.
"'G Georgc, seeing how bad he felt aboutit, good
nataredly said to him: 'iA',H 4"
Never mind Jack, wouldn't carc--let it
60 and the next, time go to the city I'll get
you another" .,.,,.
.sAnd what if 5ou do?"' replied John, sad
ly, 'hc will not let mo read it. tell you,
George, it's no use I'm going away where |
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bed now, and George and will try and make
Esome provision for the future"
. After the old man had left them, John said
he was rather futigued, and believed that he
would retire also.
"But," said George, "you have not inquired
as'to our future prospects, Do you not wish
|to know?" '"'
|ni "No,", said John, rather shortly, "not to
night; don't feel interested" And taking
his light, with yawn, he left the room.
George felt hurt. CATER ALL" thought he
"hc has changed. He don't seem to care what
becomes of us. Never mind-poor fellow, nc
doubt he has seen hard times, until they have
[.hardened even his heart"
The next morning found John Morton en-.
gagged in noisy romp with the whole of his
brothers. children. Indeed, so far did he car.
ry it, that he received cutting rcbukc from
his father, for his hcartlcssness
81 can't help it father" he replied, 'severy-
thing reminds me so much of childhood, that ]
cannot realize that am man."
at twelve o'clock the auctioner appeared, in
company with those who were disposed to bid
for the place. Immediately upon their arrival
John took the auctionecr aside and convcrs ed
with him earnestly for few moments. Soon
after the .auctioncer mounted upon the steps
and said:
"Gcntlemcn, have been requested by the
celebrated author, Norton j. Hall, of Boston
to bid upon this place for him as high as thirty
five hundred dollars. If any of you feel dis
posed to bid higher than that we will proceed
otherwise, there is no need"
AS no one seemed disposed to make any
advance upon that bid, the place was declared
sold, and soon the family was again left alone
"Well," said the old man at dinner, "the
worst is over; and I shouldn't wonder if We
could hire the place from this Mr.. Hall, who
seems to be a city man."
"Oh, yes,'' said John, II know you can
He don't care anything about farming I
know him we'll"
"Don't say any L orc"' cried George, jump
ing up, and scizi;ig both his brothers. hands
wat ono. expression betrays you; 'ho don
like farming John, you John, you arc thi:
Morton j. Hall I half suspected it thi.
morning; tor you never was hard hearted
when a boy, and you didn't act the part very
we'll"
The old man cried for JOY.
81 see now, John" said lie, 81 did not un
derstand you a boy. thought books would
be your ruin; but, instead, they have savec
me from want"
"You are right, father" said John, "1 an
worth, to day, ten thousand dollars, all earned
by my pen; while, had stayed by the farm,
should have been as poor-yes, poorer than
found you; for you and George are good farm
crs, while could never fix my mind upon it
in fact, it is evident that l was not born to b,
Il farmer"
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SELECTED STORY.
JOHN MORTON,
OR TIE
RUNAWAY son.

"Joln, give me back that book" These
words, spoken in a harsh tone by his father
caused John Morton to start in alright. 3
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\ raw Irishman just over, went into res
taurant, and was asked by the waiter what ho
would have? "Why, whites to ate, av coorse," !"
was tho reply. A plate Of hash was placed
before him. "Fot's that 2" demanded Mickey.
"That's wittles," was the answer. Mickey
eyed the compound suspiciously for some time
and finally exclaimed-"Be jabers, tho man
that chewed that can ate it."
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1868-01-11
P o E 7. R Y. al. d. Il.
[From the. Dublin University Magazine. ]

[From the Dublin University Magazinc.l !.
Song.
80 - :. - q E. s5sS 9
y Riohhg 81 hgSss from q9Rtsalto '.' st
~ Loving, laughing eyes, Is 1i4oL
iSome one listning to those notes. ~
sg, Sunlight in the skies; <ss,ry yy...y,
Sad notes from contralto voice, ,..,-..,t
Tear drops in the eyes, y5t
None to listen to those notes af.'
" Darkness in the skies.
No sound from that contralto voice., a
Closed for aye those eyes
Some one pining for those notes
Darkness in the skies.
Glad notes from cohtralto voice,
Glory in those eyes. 80. ra1e
Someone dreaming hears these notes
Dawn is in the skies. i 5p.a ~
e A WOman's. No! ." (.
j.
Oh, no, could not wed you-no!
But hope you won't forget tS- 49,.
I love you MS sister should
Oh, please, Will, don't 60 yet.
Yes, love you as sister should,
But marry you ?Aot; nos .e7.h-
I'm grieved that you should think of it
Come back-don't leave co.
There, now, sit down md talk to me,
Instead of frowning so;
One cannot love just when they would,
I'd like to have you know
don't believe you love me mitch .i
lido not, on my life;
But If really thought you did
Well-ycs-Td be your wife.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-12-07
Varieties.

The New York Times, in noticing the ex-
hibition of the Academy of Design in that
city, says; "It would be difficult for the hang
ing committee to give satisfactory reason for
admitting Mr.. Benson's picture Of a free and
easy couple reclining on sandy beach, unless
the clever manner in which the girl tucks her
head under her own arm, without dislocating
| her neck, secured its admission as a curiosity
| of art"
The son of Schamyl, the famous Caucas-
ian chief is a captain of the Russian Cars
Guard.
One of the manuscripts brought by the
British from Abyssinia is illustrated with a
picture of the Israelites crossing the Red Sea,
armed with musket.
1t is an indication of Whittier's great pop
ularity that one jobbing house has ordered of
the publishers, in advance, five thousand cop
les of "Among the Hills" his new poem, to be
published in few days.
"A woman suffrage convention will be held
in Providence. r. l., this month.
"A writer on agriculture says: "You must
understand that gravelly, sandy lan1 soon gets
tired and needs sleep. Spread over it sheet
of manure and green coverlid of grass sprig-
ged with clover blossoms, and after while IL
will awaken fresh and strong"
Alfred B. Street is on the eve OF Pupnsn-
ing new (prose) work, entitled Inc indian
Pass: Or. A Tramp Through Inc trees. IL
doscr;hos a tramp through the woods OF the
A.:.o,,Jacl region of northern New York by
49, author about two years since.
'A -Once. when jeff. Davis was crossing the
Canitol Square in Richmond, q drunken
North Carolina soldier stopped him and in
quired, Say, mister, be'ent you Jefferson Da-
yis?" "Sir, that is my name." II thought So"
replied tar-hcel, you look so much like Con-
federate postage stamp"
The Ohio papers are quarreliug about the
location of the State lunatic asylum. Each
editor wants it near his own office.
The New York Times says the plots OF the
THANKSGIVING theatrical plays in that city
0o,sisted ot all the indelcacies of the sea-
| son." :. ,-
ly swell invented:" A confident Millerite,
meeting Theodore Parker, said to him
"Friend do you know that the world Is COM
ing to an end next week?" Parker replied,
"Ohl that doesn't concern me II live in Boston.
Passing on he saw Ralph Waldo Emerson
and asked the same question. Emersons 8 an-
swer was, "Well, let it come to an emu We
can get along full as we'll without II.
"A child, speaking of his home to irisnu'
was asked, "whsre isyour homs'
with loving eyes at his m0theF' NC fspA'N'
"Whers mother isl
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-12-07
Letter from Paris.
PARIS, November 20, 1868.

PARIS, November 20, 1868.
To the Editor Of the Press:
"Did'st thou not tell me Griffith as thou ledst me
That the great child OF honor Cardinal Wolsey
Was dead?"
Queen Katharines ears were benumbed
with pain while the ate htion of the Parish
ans has been distracted by the stormy cpl
sode of the Baudin subscription, 50 that the
death of the great child of honor, the Baron
James de Rothschild, he who loaned to ma
tons and before whom kings bowed, and the
almost simultaneous going out of the mar
yellous musical genius Rossini do not seem
to have filled the heart of the public as under
ordinary experience such events would.
But the stormy political breeze has for the
moment spent itself; no doubt the Demo-
Gratis would have liked to make it the pro-
logue to the drama of bloody Revolution.
Spite of all later and ,hypocritical interpreta-
tions the trumpet gave no uncertain sound
But the people, do they wish for Revolution?
Trade is torpid, taxes are high, the military
law is odious, but, the French are not prepar-
ed for revolution. The magnificent philippe
that NJ. Cremieux launched against the pres
ent dynasty wherein he gave clear unvar-
nished account of the Coud d'etat of the "a
of December, the letter of the eloquent oia
lawyer Berger giorifying his friend p"uu,n
heroic defence of law and hununeu 0'"e-
brilliant words may, some not far OH aay' De
things. but now, the nation VIII not see III
them fneI elf for a general cOnhasratiOn.
Needless to say that the funeral rites OF
u .,scbild attracted an enormous crowd, the
Get Lafitte where the celebrated financier
had his magnificent hotel, and all the avenue
leading to it were filled at an early hour by
friends and the curious public. Those who
expected display from the fact OF the enor-
nous opulence of the late Baron, were sur
prised at the simplicity Of the last ceremonies
No snowy velvet haugings with gllded armo-
rial bearings decorated the exterior OF the
herse the remains were drawn by two black
horses. the initials alone We're on the funeral
COR and the cloth thrown over the coffin was
without decoration. The body was followed
nv the domsstics, then the three sons OF the
deceased, and the principal members OF the
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No. ..
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No. o..

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IN tion will be presented to the Legislature of
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1T Is A FACT
Horse Board CheaDer,

OWING to the lower price OF Feed, the under
" signed will take a few more horses to board, at
lower prices than usual. The best of Feed given,
and the best OF care taken. JOHN RYAN,
dsc9d1w" Congress st., lust above State st.
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THE Liquor LAVA Lewiston apotheca-
ry addressed a note to Attorney General Frye.
asking if under the present law druggists
might safely mix intoxicating liquors with
medicinal preparations and sell them. The
questioner illustrated his proposition by CIV
ing few sample recipes, thus:
r. Bourbon whiskey, pint
Compound spirits lavender, J teaspoonful
Mix.
R. Hol. gin, pint
Tine. cardamon, 20 drops Mix.
r. Brandy, pint
Tine, gentian, 20 drops Mix.
The reply of the Attorney-G neral was as
follows:
/ can give you peafectly safe rule, namely.
an apothecary has precisely the same latitude
under the provisions of the law prohibiting
the sale of intoxicating liquors that the gro
cery dealer or the bar keeper bas-no more,
no less. If the law permits the latter to mix ,
for sale, his liquors with harmless med cines,
call them bitters, tonics, &C., so then may
druggist. If you can, under it, put up the
prescriptions referred to in your letter, and be
justified, so can the common seller" mix and
sell over his counter "gin cock tails" !" "whskey
skins" and brandy smashes," and be justified.
The proposition is too absurd to discuss. The
physician who prescribes, the apothecary who
sells, and the unfortunate victim who buys, all
know that such acts are clear and palpable vi
olatiOns of the law
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sent to any part OF the Country, by mail express
nee OF charge on receipt OF the price. Address
Humphreys Specific
HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE COMP
Office and Depot No 562 Broadway New Yerk.
DIR. HUMPHREY is consulted daily at his office,
personally or by letter as above, for all forms OF dis
eases.
r. SweefzOr and Crosman IL Co, Agents.
dc6eodly
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A ToAsT.-In celebrating Franklins birth
day at Buffalo, the printers had "a good time, %
and among others, the following toast was
drunk:
"Printers Wives-May they have plenty
of SMALL CAPS for the heads of their little orig
i,alrIn nrticLos y
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State OF MAINE.

State OF MAINE.
To the Honorable Senate and House of Representa-
tires in Legislature assembled:
County of Cumberland, aud T0psham in the County
OF Sag ldahoc. and vicinity, respectfully represent
that the Androscoggin Bridge, SO called, leading
across the AndroSc0ggfn River from Brunswick to
TopSham aforesaid is now by law Toll Bridge, and
that the public interest amp convenience require that
the same should become Tee to the travelling public
Wherefore we pray your Honorable Bodies to pass
act authorizing the proprietors to sell said bridge
with all the privileges franchises and appurtenan-
ces thereunto belonging, to the SAID Counties of
Cumberland and Sa yadahoc, or to said towns of
Brunswick and Topsham; provided the owners of a
majority of the stock present and voting at meet
ing of the stockholders called Tor the purpose shall
assent thereto And also authorizing the County
Commissioners Of said Counties of Cumberland and
Sagadahoc acting TOR and in behalf of said counties,
to purchase said bridge, with the privileges, IRAN
chises and appurtenances thereunto belonging, and
to declare the same free for public travel and use
And also authorizing the said towns of Brunswick
and Topsham to purchase said toll bridge, with the
privileges, franchises and appurte thereto be-
longing, and to make SUCH arrangements with the
County Commissioners of said Counties may be
mutually agreed upon, as 10 the proportion OF the
cost of the same to he paid by the towns and by the
counties, and to which shall keep the same in
pair provided that the said bridge shall be declared
forever free ror public travel and use.
A Robbins, Charles Boutelle,
Amherst Whittemore, P Winchell,
II A Thompson, CCNelson,
Francis Getchel1, BENZ. Furbish,
Isaiah Mitchell, A 3 Thompson,
Samuel Whittier, II A Randall,
&C Humphreys, OW Ripley
Poland, VIM s Murray,
P Tebbetts, CD Noyes.
WB Purinton, Jos,phR Grows.
&C Tebbetts, Barton Jordan,
Daniel Elliot, HI Decker.
Jackson,
December 2. 1sGs. d3w
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-19
GOVERNMENT SALES.
SALE OF C0NDEMsED oRDNANoE Avn
- okDEAACk STORES.

GALE OF CONDENSED ORDNANCE Ann
~ okDkASCk STORES.
vii Ss s sod at public suctisn, at Fort Monroe
the 18th day Of December, ISIS at 10 o clock a m
large 2nAntty OF stores consisting in pArt Of the
20 Field, seige and Sea coast Cannon. Hoxitza,s
nc Mortare cast iron ls47I and bronze, a. j
wrs usssr iIoS Gun Carriages, aud cast iron
Large ssentity Of Artillery Implements ana eoo,,.
sess Shot: shen, Spherical Case. stand. Of Gran,
.. gene. Of various oalibrss. 'H1 ''"o gu
=, 20 e e0Ieisn Model Arms, oil various calibrss.
io pprnside Carbines, good order.
10y h,ned Msaskets, altered 70 percussion, oa.
7S ssIinsaeld Rihed Muskets, cal. s..
ssportine Rifles and Shot Guns
I2N. .. U. and Musicisns' Swords.
Infantry Aocoutrenents. Horse lluipnents, and
ARTILLERY and .osysirT Bits and Iron rars., for
eos OartIidse Bags. CnAnnsl and serseJ
Blacksni.hs' C.rpsnsers', s.adlers', and Armor.
Thirty DAYS viii be allowed Tor the removal Of
fERNs OF SALE: fen per cent. cash 70 be pail
On Gay ot sale. balance on delivery ~ the goods.
catalogue 81 the articles 10 be sold viii De fer
1 ,snea neop application at this Arsenal, or stthe
A. ne ofncer mailing the sale reserves the right 20
oio ~ aud suspepd the sale whenever the bidding
jos not come mp 20 the limit that may be liked By
ever the interests Of the United States In his opis
ION, may be sobserved By 90 doing
MAJ. Of Ordinance .ns Brt. Col. usa., csaa,s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-19
A Canadian View OF the Indiana Ixncbius

The Montreal Herald has the following i'm
relation 10 the lynchIng of the Reno Brothers
II Indiana.
Some weeks ago several Americans were ar
rested IN Canada, and being claimed BY the
American Government on the ground OF their
teing implicated IL an express robbery, Were
sent bac r 10 that country for trial. But they
were tfUs sent in order that they should ne
tri1d and II con VIcted executed if that were the
sentence OF the law, but not that they sh ouId b.
murdered
II would be an insult to the surreudarine
SoVrTnment 10 do anything inconsistent with a
luSt regard 10 The rights OF the supposed crimi-
nails 10 a fair trial For an American mob TO 20
TO Jail We're they lying awaiting their trIal
them thence, and hang them. was therefore an
outrage first no doubt upen all that men living
N socieiy together are bound 10 respect, but
also upon our gOvernmenttow which the Ameri-
can government was bound. W. of course do
nCt mean TO say that any government can be
made responsible Tor the sudden violence of a
mob boz uuquestiOnably all Governments
which have asked for the extradition of accu-
sea persons are TO 20 strictly held ITO account
Tor their safety. We suppose. therefore, that
our Government will claim from the Washing
Ton GONernmeEt th- most earnest efforts for
the discovery and punishment OF the pa-sOns
concerned IL the lynChIng of the express rob-
bers. II i quIte evident that If such things arr
70 D. done vNiTadltIou must cease. We cannot
emo men over the border 10 be torn to pieces
by an Unauthorized ra6ble, NO matter wlar
TIER crimes may be