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Chaucer's Christianity.

Though living in an age when the purer
spirit of Christianity was hopelessly i'm
prisoned in the ritual, with which it had
become invested-when priests carefully
selected the ore instead of its metal for the
building of their shrines-it is wonderful
how far old Chaucer saw beyond these
things. Even while he used the dross for
the frame of his picture, the picture itself
has many tints of the reformed faith which
was to appear six generations later. The
old Oxonian hereto, and author of the
''Book of Martyrs" John Fox, wrote a re-
markable passage about this.
81 MARVEL" he says, "to consider this,
how that the bishops, condemning and
abolishing all manner of English books and
treatises which might bring the people to
any light of knowledge, did yet authorize
the works of Chaucer to remain still, and
to be occupied, who, no doubt, saw i'll reli-
gion as much almost as we do now, and
uttereth in his works no less, and seemeth
to he right Wicklivian, or else there was
never any and that all his works almost,
if they be thoroughly advised will testify
albeit it be done in mirth and covertly.'')
He also knew of certain persons who,
''by reading Chaucer's works, were brought
to the true knowledge Of religion" A
spiritual descendant of this sixteeneh-cen-
fury worthy, who bore his name, the late
W. ]. Fox, wrote beautiful paraphrase of
Chaucer's last composition, written on his
deatll-bed, ''when he was in great anguish"
which was set to music by Miss Flower,
and is now favor.te hymn in sew raj Lon
don chapels. yield to the temptation to
quote it here, as it will probably be new to
nearly all my readers:
Britain's first poet,
Famous old Chaucer
Swan-like, in dying,
Sung his last song,
When, at his heart strings,
Deaths hand was strong:
"'From false crowds fleeing,
Dwell with soothfastness
Prize more than treasure
Hearts true and brave.
Truth to thine own heart
Thy soul shall save.
"'Trust not to fortune
Be not o'ermeddling
Thankful receive then,
Good that God gave.
Truth to thine own heart
Thy soul shall save.
"' Earth is Il desert;
Thou art pilgrim;
Led by thy spirit,
Truth from God crave.
Truth to thine own heart
Thy soul shall save
"Dead through long ages,
Famous old Chaucer;
Still the monition
Sounds from his grave
Truth to thine own heart
Thy soul shall save"
Hoper's magazine.
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A BURMESE MOUSE TRAP.-Thc Bur-
mesc make an eflcctual, simple and cheap
mouse trap, by taking an open earthen jar
and punching 4 hole in the side with a nail
and hammer, sufficiently large for the ell
trance of the animal, placing one or two
inches of grain in the bottom and then
burying it near the runs of the little pests,
buried in sand or earth to level with the
entrance and covering the top with board
and weight. The mice, attracted by the
grain, enter but cannot find their way out
In the morning they can be disposed of in
the usual way. This kind of trap, with a
slightly larger hole, will also an ;wer as
mole trap.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1870-08-27

We would call the public attention
to the justly celebrated " Wilmington City
Soap" manufactured by Moore & Bro
1t works like magic! and no good house.
keeper W ho has once used it, will be with
out it.
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The CHEAPEST AND Rest FERTILIZER Exr,NT.
500 per Ton; 40 cts. per bush.
Especially prepared for Theat, t9rps and grass
II has equal for all kinds of Grain and Vegetables
substantiatcd by references unsurpassed for reliability
IT Is A NATURAL MANURE FREE FROM ArULTERaTIoS.-
Every ton is taken from the prvy well under our own
supervision. it being important branch of our bust
ness, having for twenty sold it its own merits
and the demand constantly increasing we have extended
facilities for procuring night soil thus to acconmo-
while retaining old patrons with
the Fertilizer at fraction of the extravagant prices
of the many manufactured compositions called fertilizers
1t is safe predict at far distant day experience
will prove there but two fertilizers beside good farm
yard manure PoUDRErTE and Gnano the only natural
maIures in the market The farmer lilly afford to
sluaner his money the many manufactured compost
lions emlaZonc through the columns of the rural press
rs fertilizers. The PuuDRETTE is free from oder and
the inspection of all interested in the of Poudrete
Price So per ton CHARLES STEWART,
Successor to A Peyssono
Office No. GoLpsMITHs HALL, 40 LIBRARY Street. back
of Post Office, PHILADELPHIA. Laug Is, lS'O-1w
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THE FARMERS MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY OF YORK, PA.-This Company
is one of the best Mutual Companies in the
country. The business of the Company is
conducted in the most prompt and accurate
manner, and losses paid without litigation
or delay. Applications for insurance left
at THE Wig Office, forwarded, and the pol
icics procured, without further cost or
trouble to persons desiring to insure prop
erty in the Company.
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p A Il r n Il s..

Inventors who wish to tax" out Letters P.trnt are
advised to counsel with MUM Il co. editors Of the
Scientific american, who have prosecuted claims before
the Patent Office for Twenty Years. Their Ameri-
can and European Patent Agency is the most extensive
in the world. Charges less than any other reliable
agency. A pamphlet containing full instructions to
inventors is sent gratis.
MUM a CO. 81 Park Row. New York.
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ADVERTISING

A Book of 125 closely printed pages, lately issued,
contains list Of the best American Advertising
Mediums, giving the Names circuat ions, and full par
tculars concerning the leading Daily and Weekly
Political and Family Newspapers, together with all those
having large calculations. published i'll the interest Of
Religion. Agriculture, Literature &c &c Every Alvcr
tsrr and person vino contemplat"s becoming SUCH
will find this book of great value. Mailed free to any
address receipt Of fifteen cents GEO. T..
ROWEL7I & CO.. Publishers. No. 10 Park Row,
New York.
The Ptshurg PA Leaier in its issue of May 10th,
1870 saws: The firm of e. p. Rowell & Co., which
issues this interesting and valuable book, is the largest
and best Advertising Agency in the United States. and
chccruIly recommend it to the attention of those
W o desire advertise their business scientifically
and sy ST ematically in snc way that is. 81 to
the largest amount OF publicity for the least
expenditure of money.
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OUR COMPAN NY,

gotten up to afford opportunity for all to insure without
sending money ont of the State.
III must he clear to every intelligent mind, that II We
womb tecnre the largest prosperity to State and the
Pr"le individually must build up institutions,
ny kcepiiS capital at home.
rue laws oil trade commerce, scfntercst and selfre
speet combine to make this the Company for Maryland
,i 'ne rive Million Dollars sent out of State
nniy i"r INSURANCE been invested at home it would
nave '"hra'"ra'y upon own wealth and commerce.
nope .y care, Prudence economy and strict integ
r. I" merit and secure for the future as we have
IN III" past the cooperation patronage of the people
in all parts IF our State.
IL IS Gra'1ylns TO all true friends of Marylands in
forest that great want of State is supied in the
entire success Of this Company
RuTcnces;-Gov oien Bowie, J. Thompson Mason
limoges Hayden. Grason. Miller and M,prnder Mr. =
ilar""n IL. ~ lamar m j. Jones. Jo, IIaincs, Hon.
james 7. Earle, and the Editor Of this p,por
Medical Eraminers:-Drs J. II. Jnmur and r. ii
Tnft. ~ anu " "
Now. gentlemen. you have chance to iDsur. In good
anu perfectly reliable company under our own control
Arpea'':ns may be had from Dawn WAY and f. WESLEY
Feb IL, lS70-1y
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no FARMERS.
BONE DUST.

Having just fitted up Bone Mill, at Colora, 2. & b.
c. Railroad and being provided with ample power and
the best Grinding and Sitting Machinery, am prepared
to furnish farmers with Underground
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Well.Paid Women.

The New York correspondent of the
Boston Post writes:
"WOrkingwomen, as class, that is,
shop-girls, store-girls, ETC., are not, of
course, SO we'll paid as men, but some re-
ceive very good salaries nevertheless. Fe-
male telegraphers, for instance, are paid
from $15 to $50 week. A first-class sew
ing machine operator can earn SIS a week,
though the majority do not earn more than
half that, Good female teachers, in private
and public schools, get from 5000 to 81, 900
a year. The better class of dress-makers
and forewomen in sewing establishments
average $500 or 5000 year, and some re-
ceive as much as 1000. There are several
women employed as book-keepers at salar-
les of from SIG to $50 week, and their
places are just as secure as those of men,
But all these women have had to learn
their business thoroughly. Most of them
count enough years to be considered old
maids-from twenty-eight to forty-but
they have not given up the hope Of getting
husbands. And can say, from obssrva-
ton, that those who do get husbands make
excellent wives. There is no giddiness
about them and very little extravagances,
and the moment they settle over house.
hold they make everything tidy and COM
Portable and keep it SO. don't know any
class Of women more desirable as wives for
men who want agreeable homes and
10 60
than the cold maids " of thirty, or there
about, who have responsible positions as
employees in stores and workshops. There
are several hundred women in New York
who earn more mony every year than an
equal number of fairly qualified men, and
they do not have to work very hard either.
But what they do they do well, having
learned their calling thoroughly and drilled
themselves into system"
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NOTICE..

man of large practical experience rs E-ii!or am!
Printer. desires Ia form connecting with first
class Office in this State ("r Pennsylvania Wom not
object t" taking salariel position. Refers /" Editor :"
this paper. 10 whom communications in reference should
b. addressed. uu. IT, 1SiO-:iw
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BONE DUST,

About the purity of which there can lie mistake
The Mill is open to the public and those interested in
Fertilizers invited to call and the operation of
grinding.
To farmers living other stations the p D.
c. and p, W. l. b. X. Railroads. inducements will he
offered To form Clubs and purchase 10y the car load.
TIIOS. WARING,
Colora Cecil County, Md
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Having stood the test of all rivalry TIL GROW Err
BAKER now stands the Sewing Machine Of the day.
Getting supply direct from the Company sell
ut FACTORY PRICES. and liberal terms
Ill the and improved Attachments. Needles and
hest Machine Oh for sale.
Machines sent t" amy part Of the county
Orders solicited. l.. BROWN BRO.
aug 90. IS70-tf Elkton. Md.
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DAx nT s".y % p an" n"% %
culrs free. Address J. RAND co. Eidd ford, NJ lj2o
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THE MARYLAND
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY,
Office in COmpany's Building,
No. 10 South St., BALTIMORE.
Policy-Holders Participate in the Profits.
ALI POLICIES NON FORFEITABLE.
GEORGE p. THOMAS, President.
A. *. EOARD, Secretary

Hamilton Easter, Allen A. Chapman George ?. Thomas
Hugh SissOn Hiram Wood, George H. Miller William
Derives Charles Webb Thomas Cas.arl
These gentlemen all well and f,vornIy known AS
among the best commercial in the State This i,
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THE ONLY MARYLAND COMPANY,

Its has eIu:lcl the expectations of its
H:snine friends Its and dividends compare Will,
the oldest and best companies in the country. 1t is
nfica
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POU DR. d T T d

July %, lS70--Sw.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-12-29

Andrew Mattice, q youth nineteen years OLD, was
shot through tho chest, innictlng very dangerous
and painful wound but bids fair TO recover. He 10
from Montgomery county, Iowa, where his parents
reside.
The Rochester Democrat says:-The Martin Lee
Eastwood, alluded 10 IN the above, Is the same per-
son who murdered drover named Brairton, nearly
fourteen years ago, Deep Hollow. II we renem-
Der rightly he struck Brairton on the head with
Club and he died shortly afterwards from the injuries
lie received. Eastwood was arrested and had two
different trials for murder, but was convicted Of
manslanghtcr. On his ilrst conviction his counsel,
Mr. Hovey demanded new trial. on the ground
That one OF the jurymen left the juryroom for the
purpose OF taking drink. The second trial was
ter He was sentenced 10 Auburn State Prison for
the term OF years After serving out his term
he returned TO this city ana then went West.
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PERSONAL NOTES.
General Burnside is In Boston.

SeHcTul BuTUSluc ~ III DOslUUs
Two heroes OF the war OF 1872 reside In Winnie
shick county, lowa-Wiiliam and Cyrus Smith.
J. j. Wright, coored, has been reelected Associate
Judge OF the Supreme Court OF South Carolina.
During the three years Of Mayor Shurtef's ad-
mnstration In Boston lie has never been absent
nom the city except on Official business.
Hon. Oscar Turner, OF Paducah, KY, has posi-
lively declined TO allow his name to be used In con-
nection win the democratic nomination Tor Gov.
ernor.
Mayor Aguiar. OF Los Angeles, California, is a
Spaniard, and docs not speak or Write tho English
language. lie sends his messages to the Common
Council IN SPANISH, and has them read by an inter-
prefer.
The Rev. William A. Drew is the oldest clergyman
In Augusta, having been In the ministry fifty years,
and the Oldest editor In Maine, having occupied the
char editorial thirty-two years.
1t Is reported that the Rev. j. A. NJ. Chapman will
next spring exchange his Boston pastorate for one
in Brooklyn, and that the Rev. Alfred Coopman, OF
Wilmington, Del, VIII succeed him IN Grace Church.
The Machas Republican says Mrs. Clara H. Nash,
Of Columbia Fails, Washington county, Me-, has
been appointed justice oil the peace ana quorum.
MIS-. Nash has been studying law Tor some time,
and report says she Is intending to practice In
connection WIN her husband, +. q. Nash, ESD, OF
that place.
The Rev. Mr.. Strong, who was seriously injured
with Rev. Mr.. stone at Hartford, Friday evening
last and was reported 10 nave died OF his injuries
the same night we are most happy TO be able TO re-
port, to-day, 'hopciully coDyaescent.o The report
was current on Friday night in Hartford that Mr..
strong was dead, and was believed because IL came
directly from the Asylum where he was. But IL
seems thai 1t was the effects OF choroforn, which
were mistaken for DEATH and that there is now good
reason to hope that he may entirely recover.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-12-29
WOMEN's CLUBS.
Why the Fen,nics should Club Together--Tho
Brooklyn Organization.

Why shouldn't there be woman's club9 Is there
any law prohibiting the dear creatures from club
bing together II they like each other well enough
Are men TO have magnificent club houses where
they can go all alone by themseves--the selfish
wretches-and md the new magazines, the ireshesG
novels the latest reviews and the spicest crtiques,
In conjunction with dainty cookery anu most ira
grant cigars, while the ladies' stay meeky at no me
and execute elaborate dogs heads supernaous
outomans2 No. indeed
THAT SORT OF THING WON'T 60 DOWN
In this enlightened age. Tnat woal1 DO once, long,
long ago. when Miss Anthony playing with
dolls, but just now there's different state OF af-
fairs. In the dark ages that preceded the proca-
nation OF the gospel for woman the gentle sex
supposed TO be quite satisfied If they had bread
and butter. tea, cat and some knittn. work. If
TO this stock OF delights was added man, with
shirts always buttones5 and stockings that
CURED consta mt midnight attentions, why then they
were getting their heaven as they went along, and
had no reason TO complain If they were anninlated
somewhere about middle life. But the agltators
NO MORE TEA AND CATS;
nothing less thin real cub Will do now. Jherc IL
IN BROOKLYN real club OF wlde-awake, brght-eyed,
graceful women with the brightest OF all presiding
at cOsey little table. The club rooms are as fresh
and attractive as rooms can be, with delicateiy
iinlcd walls, soft carpets, lovely engravgs pretty
decorations OF gray moses and autumn leaves,
and various little articles that tasteful hands con-
purses cannot buy-ior, be IL known a woInans
club Is
POOR CONCERN
pecuniarily. The members don't have half as much
money they want, and wouu be cyeIlas1nAly
grateful for half OF the sum that vanishes In smoke
at every meeting OF similar masculine organizations.
However these Brooklyn diyiniiles have persevered
TIL they have pretty rooms OF tneir own, with
venlent arrangements for readings, parlor theatre
Gals, socaDles and the Ike, ana here once III two
weeks they assemble to discuss the
GREAT QUESTIONS OF THE TINES
$50 1t is supposedly, to consider tine best ways by
which Their suffering sisters may be luther removed
from tea ana cats, 10 get acquainted with each otner
hep each other and be happy But precisely what
they say you will never know Oanxious brother; lor
THIS CRUEL CLUB
has taken solemn oath that II Will never, never,
never admit reporter The sight OF The reportorial
pencil IL loo mucn for The nerves or the ladies'; and
when you SIT IN your chimney corner with your
wife, who doesn't go 10 clubs, and your baby, who
never shall 10 TO clubs, you VIII nave TO dispense
| with the inccadiary dongs VI the women VINO do
90 10 clubs.
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JAPANESE PROGRESS.
from the Japanese Gazette, Nov. .,

From the Japanese Gazette, Nov. "a.
The government Is continuing ITS efforts at CONSOLE
datton; and, Notwithstanding doubts expressed in
many quarters, we believe successfully, The affairs
IN which foreigners are more particularly Interested
are all progressing apace The railway WORKS are
beginning to make quite show ut several points
between Jedao and Yokohama, and we are In
formed that the Engtneer-in.Chief has been in
structed by the government to proceed with the
preparatory surveys OF the more extended
line. At Osaka the Mint is nearly completed,
and Is o remarkably handsome and solid
freestone building-the first OF its class built
III Japan. The machinery VIII soon be IN complete
working order, but 1t is hazardous to say when 1t
Will commence work. The lighthouses are being
pushed forward with all tho speed possible, and
they are Of quality as to construction and lights
that would do credit to any country. Altogether
there will be eighteen lights the Japanese coast,
two being ligntshps. Three OF the lighthouses are
d Tern 1e ~ zen 81 h
mander under Mr.. Brunton, engaged for the govern
ment Of Japan by her Britannia Majesty's govern
ment for this particular work, but who since his
arrival In Japan, has done the community and gov
eminent coed service in variety OF ways in which
his advice and supervision that the settlement OF
Yokohama is being drained and the streets made.
He has also presenter scheme for lighting the set
uement which the government have protested
themselves willing to carry out so far as the
provision Of lamp posts Is concerned but the
hardness with which the community agrees as to
the means OF raising funds for the illumination
delays ths most desirable and really. neces-
sary work. There are fears on the part OF many
and we confess that they are apparently well
founded that the issue OF an unlimited quantity Of
knsats paper money, While 1t enables the gOvern
ment to show great amount OF spirit Outwardly,
must be acting nJurousy on the financial prospects
OF the empire; FOR II Is generally understood that
neither themselves nor any other persons have an
exact knowledge rs to the quantity Issued. and the
worst consequences might be apprehended if the
public lost confidence in their ruler and his MINIS
ters. AT present the people OF Jeddo ana Yokohama
like paper Just as well as silver money.
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A faTalsss CcloseO BELLE.
She Befools Her Intended und WEEDS Another
C0.ared Wan.
[From the Orleans M rs Democrnt. ncc. al

From the Orleans N. " Democrat, Dec. 2Al
Near Ho.!ey, Orleans county, there is settlement
or coored people. Among them Is II belle who was
the object OF admiration among The other sex.
she was betrothei To q young man who was
extremely jealous a. wc as ardent and con-
niing. young colored man IRON Roches.
ter made mis- appearance just before the day
or the wedding and aroused the suspicious
Of the young man who was pledged ana accepted
Inc girl proposed TO visit some friends IN Rochester,
before her marriage and her betrothed gave her
twenty dollars TO buy irlnkets Tor the We'd
dung. She went 10 Rochester. From thar
city she wrote TO her lover for ten dollars 10
enable her 10 10 10 Syracuse and visit SICK aunt.
From syracuse she wrote few days later that she
would return II she bad money to pay her rare. Tho
sti cOnding lover seht her fifteen dollars with m
injunction to return by next train. lie repaired to
tile iioiley depot and watched the trains No brldc
came and he began 10 despair III doubt. IN few
daYs he received letter from the laithiess emale
stating that she had married 'tne gayest man in
syracuse" Annexed was request that lie would
send her twenty dollars WITH Which she could puf-
chase a chain Tor q present To her husband. Ih's
time the jlted lover did hot respond. lie gives 10
up aud declares That he Will have nothing more to
do with colCrea girl5
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counsel proceeded to sum up. HIS stropgess
lie WAS Jeopardy s and 'Aq iqsnHy ls
fear and excitement shot the unfortunate
deceased. lie urged that there was no intent 10
XII. and In the absence OF such intent that muir
der az defined by the law, had not been committed
lie defined murder aud then insisted that the pre-
sent killing was either Jusiidable homicide, murder
in the second degree or manslaughter In the third
degree.
This closed the case for the prosecution.
THE CHARGE AND VERDICT.
Judge Cardoza very briefly charged the Jury, who,
without leaving their seats found verdict OF guilty,
been Justly tried, that his COUNSEL had done their
duty by him. and 20 throw away all hope OF reprieve
sentenced him to be hanged on the 7tn OF February
next,