The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-04-12
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Plain dealing is jewel; but they thai
wear it are out of fashion. g.
Thieves hunt in couples, but q liar has
no accomplice.
70 We all abound in good adyicc-fol
other peoples practice. ~ -so., s...,.,.t
s Everybody fancies that ho can poke the
fire better than everybody else. ,;}
No man is so insignificant as to be sure
his example can do no hurt. 7rr1
The thought that lives is only the deed
struggling into BIRTH Fs -l27'|'a
Singing oils the wheel, Of care and
supplies the place of sunshine. '.'4' I.
True courage ever dares to do right
and fears to do wrong.
An obstinate,man does not hold opini,
ons. but they hold him. Il ,,0,e,
7
| man should not praise his works, but
his works should. praise him. :Iisiss! al
& He who throws out suspicious, Should
at once be suspected himself. rt, ell.--o.
ToAdam, Paradise was htodnnc. : ttoS the
COOL, home is Paradise. 'of
+ Hang the, sweetest grass around a pigs
neck, and twill Still so and wallow in
the miro. ;99a ~ y
A good conscience is a continual feast,
and peaceful mind the outpost Of
heaven. n .,a .1 "A i,.,,.,
"Thera IL multitu,lcs Of folks who
mean we'll enuf. but how like the devil
they act" '.ss ..,.s s,..S ". =. =
"ITe who kan ware shurt d whole
week and keep it klean, amt fit for emmy.
thing else" s'g ~ saai'a'
"IftIhad aSboy who didn't lie quite
we'll enuff to suto mo, ! would set him to
tending are.ale, dry goods store" eirod
Every time that an Individual avoids
doing wrong. he increases his inclination
to do that which is right 7gss,aga. ia
Three things that never ,agree-Two
cats over one mouse, two wives in one
house, and two levers over one tgirl.i ii75
luther, enumarating tho qualities Of a
good preacher. gives rs ono Of them that
he should know when 10 stop: 2 ss'fbt.
When von are in danger from external
enemies. look OUT. When the peril is
from your own unbridled passions, look
IN. ii7l;4Hs sls9f5 as Haa
The Hindoos extend their hospitality
to their enemies, saying-The tree does
not withdraw its shade even from the wood
cutter. tft'' 'aA aio'
Those who would stand fast must not
lore to stand high, and humble souls aim
not to dwell in royal cities. That will
break a proud mans heart that will not
break an humble mans sleep. s.j. briis
a CRABn-Ep ArrAIR.-Not long ago, a
man named Crabb petitioucd tue 7Legis.
lature to change his name, as his lady.
love7hud refused to marry him while he
went byso unlovely cognomeu. lie
vas unsuccessful, and the parting inter.
view between himself and tho idol Of his
affections was as follows: .ane'H a.i'
9 Mr.. Isaac Crabb,. detected and despair
ing. proceeds to the home Of his dulcic-
ma, and knocks at the door with a tremb-
ling hand and while he is waiting for It
to be opened, he fancics he hears her
say: .s 10 f3i...i'tL.e. .ai e aFs
"If you are Mr.. Crabb, stay out"
Presently he is admitted. His loved
one, witha doubtful expression Of coun-
tcnancc, says: ii(V r
"Am I to address you as Mr.. Harrison
or Mr.. --, oh ch Icanhot speak
tho odious name-or Mr.. -----" > ~ u
"Crabb, madamey my name is still
Crabb ; but will you, my love, still per-
severe in denying it, will yo,,1''', 1',.;j.a1''
Don't sidle up to nc; I can't bear d
crittcr that goes sideways; keep your
claws off."t5sT 5IH 5Gy Nl71 jht
H Oh !! cruel, cruel Shall no young
Crabbs crawl upon our knees, and share
our affections aud our kisses p IT.
"No, I'll have no such critters crawl.
| ing about me" gnisi97 'FHDsElle9 t
l1'"But why should mere name isera.
rate twoipcrsons whose hearts are uni.
LtedY 5a5 ,,s,; Ia b, ss,i;yt,e
"Any other name | coull abide, but tt
think Of sleeping With 4 Cr-- ="
eve shall both he Crabbs together"
'"No wc shan't, ci,her.'. us aoi g,g5
Z, is that your ullimatum.? Then mus
! / rccelc--must | advance backward
Farewell most lovely cruel WOMAN
farewell uufeelibg Legislature farrSel
prejudicel unfecling world farewell al
my joys and the delights Of natrirhony-
ineontinently will ! drown myself vii
make, my bed in the deep water
With my fellow crabs:
1 Then all yc lovers, when 70 60,
- y A fishing in the sen, 'ie