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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-03-11
Children's Sayings.


Arecent number of Hours at Home
contains paper on .'Children and theil
Sayings, which abounds in anecdotes
We select the following:
"a friend of mine has two. bright lit
tie boys-Freddy, between three and
four years old, and Willie, about five.
A chronicle of their doings and gay
ings would fila volume, but two spec
linens must suffice:
Beth were fond of milk, and a mugs
of it slWays completed their supper
But while in the country lastsummer,
it so chanced that they one day saw the
girl milking.
".There, Willie said Freddy. you
see that, do you?' 1 don't want any
more milk after the cows had it; and
he withdrew very much disgusted."
"That evening, when their mugs of
milk were placed on the table, both
stood untouched. A reason of this
phenomenon being asked, Freddy sim
ply declared that he didn't want any
milk after the cow had it, but further
refused to explain. Willie, however,
told of the discovery of the morning.
1.-THE mother then explained to them
that the milk did not come to them
secondhand that the cow ate grass,
which was changed into milk by won
derful chemical process, akin to that
which produced everything in nature.
In the light of this explanation, Willie
was satisfied, but Freddy still turned up
his nose at milk, sticking to the original
proposition. -,
"After supper, Willie, who, on these
important occasions, always acted as ex-
FOUNDER, took his brother aside into a
corner.
"'It's all right, Freddy, he said, and
you can just go on drinking your milk
again The COW eats grass, and that's
what makes it. Now, if the COW didn't
eat the grass, you'd have to, you see.-
That's what the cows for
FREDDY resumed his evening draughts.
In his mind, the only alternative was
eating grass, and from that he shrank
Mamma, mamma cried little
boy, when the sun set gorgeously red,
one Christmas-eve, see how hot heaven
is over there. Santa Claus is baking, l
guess
, "In manner somewhat like, did one.
of these natural philosophers account
for another phenomenon. Hearing
man dump coal in the bin one day, with
a terrible rumbling, he shouted:
40 mother! now I know what
makes thunder; it is God putting coal
on
Children are great realists, intepre-
ting things in the most literal sense
To the infantile mind, the beautiful me-
taphor of the Lord walking in the gar
den in the cool of the day conveys the
idea of tangible presence.
az know, said little boy, to whom
the passage was read; just as papa
does, with his hands behind him, and
an old coat on.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-03-11
Enna GRAY.

Emma Gray, on her way to school,
passed little boy whose hand was
through the railing of a gentleman's
front garden, trying to pick beautiful
fiswer. "Oh, little boy said Emma
kindly, "are you not taking that with
out lesve?" Nobody sees me-" an
swered the little boy. Somebody sees
you from the bluesky," answered Emma.
'God says we must not take what does
not belong to US without leave, and you
will grieve Him if you do So" The
little boy looked up into her face as he
spoke. "Shall I?" said he; then 81
won't" He drew back his hand and
went away. One way of doing COED is
to prevent others from doing wrong. A
gentle word of reproof or persuasion
would save many a one from sin.
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farm sua Acusshnid.
.Don,t Leave tn. Farm,

Come boys have something to tell you;
Come near. would whisper 1t low;
You are thinking of leaving the homestead
Don't be In a hurry TO CO.
The city has many attractions,
But think of the vices and sins;
When once in the vortex of fashion,
How soon the course downward begins!
You talk of the mines of Australia
THEY'VE wealth in gold without doubt;
But aht there is gold on the farm. boys,
II only you'll shovel ii out;
The m mercantile life is a hazard,
The goods are first high and then low:
Better risk the old farm a while longer
Don't be in hurry TO 60!
The great busy West has Inducements,
And SO has the busiest mart;
But wealth is not made in day, boys
Don't be in a hurry to start.
The brokers and bankers are wealthy,
They take in their thousands or SOL
All. think of the frauds and deceptions-
Don't be in a hurry to go!
The farm is the safest and surest,
The orchards are loaded to-day;
You're free as the air of the mountains,
And monarch of all voc survey.
Better stay on the farm q while longer;
Though profit comes in rather slow:
you've nothing TO risk, boys
Don't be In hurry to goi
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Wh.s Kana sf. Boy.

want a boy to help me about my
store. said q imam jnst setting up his busi-
ness as q grocer, in one of our pleasant
and lively country villages.
"What kind of boy do you want ?"
said friend who stood by
"a good boy,p said the grocer; that
is the first thought have about him.
Perhaps some other person might have
heard this short dialogue, and then
thought no more about it. But TO US il
was very notable one. We could NOS
help thinking OF the importance of q
good boy. There is no great inquiry for
bad boys. Nobody wants them tor
pleasure or for service, for work or for
service, for work or for play. Most peo-
pie had rather be away from them than
with them. And we do not wonder at
their cheice. Bui gsed boys are apleas-
ure to everybody. In the family, in the
street, or anywhere in human society,
good boys are desirable and agreeable
and all persons speak well of them.
1t takes a number of virtues to make
a good boy. A boy is not good just be-
cause he does net lie, nor cheat, nor
swear, nor steal. He may not do all
be altogether good boy. He may have
suiuc OtncI esiI HduitS lhot VIII lnJuie
him and spoil his good name. But a
good boy is one who is good all through.
He is honest, obedient to, and loving to-
wards his brothers and sisters and play
mates he always speaks the truth, so
that his words may be relied upon he
never swears, nor indulges in vulgar,
filthy talk; he keeps his lips pure; he
remembers his Creator and Father, and
loves to learn of him and of Christ. He
would like to grow in his goodness,
always.
This is what we call q good boy. Wei
want them to grow up to be good men.
We shall want them in our homes, as
teachers in sur schools, as our mechan-
les, and merchants, and lawyers, and
ministers, and physicians, and states
men. We shall want them everywhere. |
Myrtle.
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Hints FOR TN. Housewifs.

French Loaf Cdke.-Five cakes of pull
verized sugar, three cups of fresh butter,
four cups of milk, six eggs. ten cups of
dried sifted flour, one wine-glass of wine,
one wine-glass of brandy, three nut
megs, small teaspoonful of soda. one
pound ofraisins, quarter pound OF citron.
Fruit Cdke-First. st.-Three pounds of
flour, one pound OF butter, one pound of
sugar, one quart Of molasses, six eggs,
one pint of milk. three teaspoonfuls of
baking powder, one teacup of ginger,
one teacup full of raisins, spice to taste.
Fruit Cake-Second To one pound
and four ounces of flour, one pound of
butter, one pound OF sugar, ten eggs, one
pound of currants, half pound of citron,
spice to taste. ..........
Spanish Fritters. biscuits into
lengths thick as your finger, in any
shape you please; soak in some cream,
nutmeg, sugar. cinnamon and one egg,
when well soaked fry brown and serve
with butter, WINE and sugar sauce.
Rice Pancakes.-Bo hall pound of
rice to jelley; when cold mix il with a
pint of cream, four eggs, a little salt and
nutmeg; stir in eight oulices of butter
just warmed, and add as much flour as
will make the batter thick enough; fry
in as little lard as possible.
A Good Substitute for Cream to put in
l&otse.-Boil pint of milk and let it
cool; beat the yokes of three. eggs. and
stir in; it will make the coffee much
richer. -.9s- -s3>.
Pudding Sduce.-Take one cup of but
ter and one cup of white sugar, beat
them well together, flavor with lemon
extract, just before serving your pud-
ding set, the sauce on the stove and stir
until it becomes hot-it will raise up
very light. H
Apple Custord.-Take one dozen sour
apples peel and core them, place them
over the fire to cook i'm IA teacup of water
until they begin to be tender. then put
them in pudding dish. cover them
with sugar, beat up ten eggs with three
pints of milk and pour over them; bake
about three-quarters of an hour.
To Keep Clear of Bed Bugs. Take the
whites of four eggs and ten cents worth
of quicksilver: put them into bowl and
beat to perfect rfoth. Take a feather
and dip into this preparation, and apply
10 every part of your bedstead where
bugs conceal themselves; do this once a
year, and you will never see bed bug
in your house.
HoW to Preserve Eggs.-An easy way
to preserve eggs il to rub the outside of
the shell, as soon a. it is gathered from
the nest, with little butter Or any 9th
er grease thatis not fetid BY filling up
the liquid part of the eggs is prevented,
ond hy, thiS means nynludps H.. ayfernol
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-03-11
Expenses.

Notwithstanding the high order o1 all the de-
very low. Sixteen dollars per month pays for
boarding, furnished, warmed and carpeted
rooms, washing of bedding and lights, in the
Presidents family in the Seminary building
The building is in two separate apartments, one
for ladies and one for gentlemen; all dine at
the same table. The building contains y rooms,
and is heated throughout by steam radiators.C
No coal SCOT or dirt in the rooms. Few Semi
naries furnish so many home comforts. Tuition
in,the several departments about the usual rates.
Rooms in the village for self boarding. | OTIS
furnished on the Seminary grounds free OF
charge for the accommodation of those wishing
to erect rooms for their own use.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-03-11
Tha snoken Wards.

Boys and girls, what is it that you can
never catch, though you can chase after
it as on the wings of the wind? You
can never catch the word that has once
gone out Of your lips. Once spoken, il
Is out of your reach do your best, you
can never recall it. Therefore, take
care what you say. Never speak an un-
kind word, an impure word, lying
word, or profane word.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-03-11

SAID youngster in high glee, dis
playing his purchase to bosom friend
on the sidewalk, 1.-TWO cocoanuts fer
ten cents That will make me sick to-
morrow. and l won't have to go to
school,"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-03-11

On Tuesday afternoon, the son of Ben
Sears of Deerfield, Ohio, lad about II
years Of age, while carelessly handling
an old pistol, which he was endeavoring
to discharge, accidentally exploded it,
the contents taking effect in the head of
younger brother. The little fellow
who was thus wounded died in about
two hours after.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-03-11

A YOUTH who starts out in life with
an earnest determination to be honest,
upright, faithful to all trusts. punctual,
attentive, and, above all, God fearing,
has a promise of abundant success
Though he be without money, or
wealthy friends, he will be sure to gain
all thai he most desires.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-03-11
SfIeftfa &eetry,
D.n,t stay Late Te-N,eht.


Tho hearth Of home is beaming
With rays of rosy light:
And lovely eyes are cleaning,
As falls the shades Of night;
- And willis thy steps are leavtng
s4f The circle pure and bright, ~
e-& q AfAnAer voice, half grfeving-
Say, don't stay late tonight"
The world in which thou moyest,
In busy, brave and wide;
The world Of her thou lowest
Ii at the ingle side;
She waits for thy warm greeting;
Thy smile Ii her delight;
Her gentle voice entreating,
Says, "don't stay late tonight"
The world, cold, inhuman.
- VIII Bpurn thee, IL thou fall;
The love Of one poor woman
Outlasts and shames them all
Thy children Will cling round thee;
Let fate be dark or bright;
At home no SHAFT win wound thee,
~ Then, don't stay late tonight"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-03-11

MA" said fashionable girl, IF /
should die and go to heaven, should |
wear my moire antique dress ?" "No
my love; we can scarcely suppose we
shall wear the attire of this world in the
next"
"irhen tell me, ma, how the angels
would know | belonged to the best So
cieIy 9r
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-03-11

WHILE a little boy and girl, children
of Richard Connell Of Upper New Roc
helle, New York, were playing with a
gun, the boy, aged about thirteen, play
fully pointed it at his sister, aged about
eight years, and shot her in the abdo-
men, making a fearful wound, from
which she died on Thursday. The gun
had been loaded for the first time in
many months. 1rFF i ~ rHtt 81. .-
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-03-11
To the Public.

The undersigned announces that he has pur-
chased the entire Interest and good will OF
Messrs. Campbell 4 Downing, in their line of
Wheeling, leaving Morristown In the morning
and Wheeling In the afternoon. He will now
be prepared to accommodate all travellers with
comfortable Omnibusses, under the charge OF
careful and sober employees. Fair Fifty cents
between MorristOwn and st. Clairsville and
Wheeling and St Clairsyille-wsy passengers
In proportion. . ID.
Mr. isaac H. Patterson will act rs his, and the
Express Agent: in st. Clairsville. All orders
and packages left With him viii be promptly
anu JOSEPH B. BUTLER.
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Faculty.

\. ID. Lee, A. NJ, President;
Rev. X. >. Hogue, A. NJ;
X. b. smith, A. NJ, NJ. D.;
w. Williams, A. NJ;
Prof. F.. Schwinger, (German,) Principal OF
Musical Department;
Virginia Bell, Drawing and Painting.
Come and try this Seminary one month.
For further information address the Presi-
dent for a Catalogue. octS
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-03-11

FLOWERS are the alphabets of angels,
scattered ever hill and dales, and speak
ing what the tongues cannot express.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-03-11

RURAL SEMINARY,

LSOR LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, NEW
Il Market Station, Scio Post office, Harrison
County, Ohio three hours from Pittsburgh, one
Railway.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-03-11

A LAWFUL fence in North Carolina
must be "horse high, bull strong, and
pig tight" ra sss'.1,.. 3. .s.f.i !.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-03-11

" B-For the benefit of our Agents we have
arranged with parties who have Goods suitable
for Sewing Machine Agents TO sell. We will
send BOOK OF SAMPLES and full particulars
on receipt of one red stamp. Address q. " N
ANDREWS, General Agent, Detroit, Mich.
Iauplibq-Iy
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-03-11

"REMEMBER who you are talking to,
sirv' said an indignant parent to frac-
tious boy; II am your father, sir
'Well, who's to blame for that?" said
the ysung hopeful; "taint me-"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-03-11

Cbeap Wash for Buildings

Take clean, ertightcask and put
into it half bushel of lime. Slack it by
pouring water over it boiling hot, and in
sufficient quantity to cover it five inches
deep, and stirit briskly until thoroughly
slackened. When this lime has been
slackened, dissolve it in water and add
two pounds of sulphate of zinc and one
of common salt. These will cause the
wash to harden and prevent its cracking.
which gives all unseemly appea rance Ia
the wolk. A beautiful cream color may
be given to the wash by adding three
pounds of yellow ochre; or a good pearl
or lead color by the addition OF a lump Of
iron black. For fawn color add four
pounds of umber, one pound OF Indian
red and of common lamp black. For
stone color add two pounds lamp black.
When applied to the outside Of houses
and to fences. it is rendered more durable
by adding a pint es sweet milk to gal
lon of wash ScieL tific American.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-03-11
AGENTS.

We wish to arrange with Agents, male or fe-
male to represent the American shuttle Sew
ing Machine, in each State, County, and Town
in the United States and Ontario. Extra in
to Experinced Agents. For full par
ticulars, as to Salary or Commission, address
q V. n. ANDREWS
General Ag't, Detroit, Mich.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-03-11
How 70 Make Good Cup of Coffee

The best recipe for making ordinary
coffee was invented by the celebrated
Soyer. Take two ounces of grsund cof-
fee Java. or Java, and Rio;l put on fire
i'm stew pan porcelain lined, and stir
with spoon until hot, never allowingit
to burn; pour over it & pint of boiling
water, and keep hot on the fire for five
minutes. without allowing it to boil
finally. strain through cloth, and warm
again for use. carefully avoiding boiling.
The cloth should he washed out imme-
diately, and may be used over again
To make good cafe au ltit, add to a pint
of coffee made as above, pint of hot, :,
boiled milk. and warm TO near the boil
ing point,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-03-11

Morl6e, ough Pudding. Take twelve
spoonfuls of stewed apples, twelve of
wine, twelve of sugar, twelve of melted
butter, and twelve of beaten eggs, little
cream; spice to your taste, lay in n paste
in deep dish Bake one hour and a
quarter.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-03-11
American Shuttle SEWING
Machine 8. 7 IS.
Warranted for Five Years!

Our Agents Will be supplied with duplicate
parts of the Machine, in case of accident. 1t
makes precisely the same stitch made by the
singer. Wheeler & Wilson. Howe, and Florence
Machines. II has the Under-feed, like the best
of high priced Machines and Is the only low
priced shuttle Machine in the market that has
this feed. We are enabled to sell a frst-class
SHUTTLE MACHINEat a very low price on ac-
count of its simplicity, and consequent low cost
MISUNDERSTANDING of in comparison withComplica
ted Machines.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-03-11

Pudding Sduce.-Take one cup of but.
ter and one cup of white sugar, beat
them well together, flavor with lemon
extract, just before serving your pud-
ding set the sauce on the stove and still
until it becomes hot-it will raise up
very light.
The Opelousas courier., 1869-10-23

Even the Texas Bulletin, Republican,,
is out against the tiibe known as carpet
baggers, and says:
They followed the army for the same
cause that made then, poor ut home. Not
possessin ng industry or talent sufficient
to aehiev . wealth and position ut home,
they followed the army to take advan-
tage OF circumstances to rise above their
natural level. These are carpet -hags-rs
proper. To the Federal Government they
never rendered any assistance as a class
of non pr rodaceres, they are locusts eat
ing out our substance. They are neither
ornamental or useful, They are the
black sheep of the flock' They thrust
themselves into places where the abili-
ties they have are not required. They
have kept in these places by appealing to
the prejaaices of the calored man, and
practicing thnss little arts which trick
stern soon learn. They have followed
ard secu,n nulated some means, for they
are usually as penuriaus as they are ig-
norane. Bat thsis time IS 4 orer. Their
reign u past.r 4
The soad 70 the success of this class of
intradersI was found in the fact that they
had no Rolitical disabilities. and with
just cunning enough to get office by APP
peailng t negro prejudices and sympa-
thles, thSy humbugged the negro aud
outraged the white man.
The Opelousas courier., 1869-10-23

SrRENGTH OF THE Con- EpERATE .tHMY
In correspondence between DR.. J,-
stph Jones of this city. SECRETARY OF the
Southern Historical Socirty, aud General
Samuel Cooper, WHO " is the A.iiusant
General Of the C"nftd' rate Army. We
have W hat is conceded to he an author.
ltative statement or at all events as
near AL approximation to j: as can now
I've made. Of the military stcn.,h If the
late Contederacy.
DR.. Jones estimates that the total NUM-
her of soldiers in the Southern army ,lu-
ling the four year. OF the war did not ,x-
coed 6OO, 900; that at no time were the!.
MOIe than 4OO.WH men ON the muster
roll at once, and that the effective
strenRtn OF the army WAS newer greater
than 2OO, ,OOO ipen; at the time If Irc',
surrender. but lMj,Hu, t"ut,i.latcs
were III the field. III nppo>,lun to d
tnloD army milton St!tIhy.
The New York Tribmne, with reference
to these. figures. says it : h+ilev..> them
substantially correct" Coming from SO
wellinfOrmed source We think til. ah-
mission OF some Importance historically
speaking and highly sugs ststive. ". q.
Fee, 18th inst.
The Opelousas courier., 1869-10-23

A ysnnR \ lady rises early. rolls up her
sleeves, Koes. into the kitrhan to gtt
breakfast or insists unon DOING 90 and
afterwards, with 4 cheerful and snnnv
smile, puts the house in order, without
the aasiseapce of ..motber." She will
MAKE good wife. aud render home u
Eparadise. Young man. sake her =
Aooshef young lady is a parlor beauty,
paihd from company, dissipation, aud
want Of exercise reads navels and al
noss aiss pf laziness. while her old moth
u does her washing. She il useless
'ecs or furniture, an annoyance to her
"a nosisehold, and curse to the lrus-
Dand she may "rope in, ~ and will go
inning sc her grave. youn. man, let
The Opelousas courier., 1869-10-23
LAND AGENC~~.

VNHE nn'lersig gn+d wishes t. iu.n,m ii,
IL numerous ii lends and others. t,..Ht in
future bis whole time ard ATTENTION will
be given to the i.tnd Agency BUSINESS.
All settlements. and accounts due the
Grocery Store will be made t" Mr.. j.. +.
Smith, VIII" becomes sole proprietor. All
persons wishing to sell or puclase land
in this or adjoining Parishes, " i'll do well
to communicate with
JAS. II. HOUSTON.
Opelousas. La. Sept. 18th. la69-i6
The Opelousas courier., 1869-10-23
TOWN EsUTCHERy-.

THE undersigned has the honor to an
IL nounce to his clients and to the pub-
lie IN general that he will hereafter retail
beef Mt the Town Market. at cents per
pound Ill quantities of 10 or 100 pounds
It VIII t'e sold for less. He hatters him
self with being able TO please all who
patronlze him, rs regards the quality of
the meat or otherwise.
JAMES G.. HAYES.
I Opeiousas, December lst, 1868. 26
The Opelousas courier., 1869-10-23

D A New York mathematician has
figured up the extent "f the business
which was done in gold in that city on
Friday, the 25th uIt. The sales amount
cd to $50, OOO, 600; aud, allowing sixteen
dollars to an Oance. and sixteen ounces
to the pound, and tive thousand pounds
to the ton, and one ton to each cart, it
would reauire thousand carts to move
it; aud allowing twenty feet to each
horse and cart, the string of carts woa;d
he about eight miles lous.
The Opelousas courier., 1869-10-23
NEW ORLEANS
PLANTATION AND CITY
INTELLIGENCE OFFICE.
I WILLIAM M.kEEVER

NJ. 2l7 Pos dras Street
DLANTERS and others needing Laboring
Il Hsnds-black OF white male or f.n,alr-
eau be supplied. Al short nssics and reasonable
rat~s. and DELIVERY vn plantation GUAR
ANTEED. -. H.. ., .- g.
Mime is m old established. reliable aud we'll
knows Insrlligsnc. Labor Agency, a. my old
patrons ar. constantly proving by sending to HE
their orders and recommends.
Planters ordering hands must send an order
or draft on their merchant for transportation VI
hands and ag~nt sent with them
IhO7IcE.-Pisnsrrs applying fr labor.
ers s.' Irresponsible parties or discharged worth
irss rnnners who pay no iicsnc'., hav. no place
OF business. have NO resp visibility. and tho do
not advertise: mass naturally expect to lose their
money and time. and be disappointed and dam
aged by the delivery Of freely promised
worthl-ss hands who. times Out of 10, are pri-
vss~ly Engaged to Jump" the planter at 6fss
convenEas stopping place. @s
-. WM. MeKEEvER.
Plantation Intelligence Office. .2l7 Poydrss Sc
IJ-5s HEW-ORLEANS.