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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-12-09
Lincoln as IL HOrSeIa an.

1t had been said an equestrian statue
Of Lincoln could never be thought of Tor
he was not horscman, but the New York
Mail says il it can be asserted, truly, that
Abraham Lincoln ever didanything grace
fully, it would apply to his horscmanship
more than TO any other act ofhis life;
The writer will never forget the FIRST
test in the art of riding applied to Mr..
Lincoln during the war; nor will Cen
cral Mcclellan forget. II was in No
vcmbcr, 1861. General Mcclellan was
in command OF the Army OF the Potomac,
aud grand review Of 10000 troops WAS
to be made by the President. Some OF
McClcllan's staff, knowing that the Cen
eraI was man of great endurance and
cxpertncss in the saddle laughed Mt the
idea Of Mr.. Lncoln's attempt TO keep up
with him in the severe ordeal OF riding
down the lines. They rather hlntcd that
the General would move rapidly to test
Lincoln's capacity rs rider. There
were those on the field in Virginia that
day, however. who had seen Lincoln i'll
tic saddle in Illinois, and they were very
confident.
They knew their man. A splendid
large black horse, very spirited. MAS Sc
lectcd for the President to ride. When
the time came no walked up to the an
imal, and the instant he seized the bride
to mount it was evident to horesmcn that
he knew his business. He had the an
imal in hand at once. No sooner i'll the
saddle than The coal-black stecd began TO
prance. and whirl, and dance, rs il he
was proud OF his burden. But the Prcsi
dent sat as undisturhcd and fixed 10 the
saddle rs il he and the horse were one.
Lincoln was spured and the hoise was
curbed in the bit, both of which facts the
animal felt rs kecnly as the rider knew
it. The test of endurance soon came.
Mcclellan, with his magnificent steed,
approached the President, who joined
them, and away they dashed TO distant
point on the field The artillery began
to thunder, the drums beat, and the bands
struck up Hail TO the Chief" and the
troops cheered. Lincoln, holding the
bridle in one hand, raised his hat, and
much of the time held il in the other
hand His horse, startled ut the sudden
simultaneous outbreak of cannon, drums,
and voices, became reslivc, but not un
manageable. He seemed to realize the
fact that the rider understood his business.
Grandly did Lincoln receive the salute,
appearing as undisturbed 5y the dashing
movements OF the proud spirited animal
upon which he sat- rs if he had
passed through such an ordeal with the
same splendid creature before. Next
the test of endurance, long dash over
rough ground, with here and there a
ditch or hole to be jumped. or siding
to pass. But Lincoln kept up well with
Mcclellan, who made good time as every
body noticed. Lincoln was ut home in
the saddle; everybody saw it. Finally
the riding down the lines was performed
amidst the Haunting Of standards, beat
ing of drums, loud cheering of tho men,
and rapid discharge of artillery, every
now aud then startling the bes. trained
horses. One fell under Major General,
an old army officer, who was injured
The President went on his graceful charg.
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,Sarefl bra IadU.

A lady, of good social position in CIcvc-
land, Ohio, while on her way To Il meeting
OF the Young Mems Christian Association.
saw as she passed Il drinking saloon, Il
young man about to raise glass of liquor
to his lips. Following instantly the mo-
ton ofthc spirit would that Christians
always did thi>.-shc left her companion
at the entrance, and stepping in, said to
the youth
"Oh, my friend. stop, don't touch il!'
Startled by the appearance Of we'll
dressed lady in such place, he turned
and asked
What brings you hcre?"
.'To save you from ruin she replied.
What do you want of mc?' he again
asked, confused by the unoXpectedncss OF
the scene.
81 want you to let me take your arm,
and go withyou TO the Young Mems Chlis'
tian Association meeting" she answered.
"But you would bc ashamed TO walk
with me, he said.
'Not in the least; | would be rejoiced
to go there with you," she replied.
Unable to resist her persuasive manner
and heart. felt interest in his welfare. the
young man left the untouched glass and
went to the meeting. Here prayer was
made especially for him, and her act OF
immediate obedience resulted in his con-
version. lie became not only Christian.
but one Of the most active workers for the
gospel in Cleveland.
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ITO sit and weep
Beside dear mothers grave"

That was so different from what ex-
peclcd, that could not reply, and mere
Is bowed my head. As we entered the
breakfast room the following morning,
Mrs. Gordon took the head OF the table.
Foolish girl that was, / felt the angry
blood rush to my face. had occupied
that place six months, ever since donned
long dresses, and thought ''she takes
mammals place aud mine too"
Ancr papa had gone down town, and
Mrs. Gordon, Florie and myself were
left at home, she chatted so pleasantly
with Us, that | almost regretted the part
had determined 10 act; but when the
gardener came in, and. directing his re-
marks 10 nc, asked if he should take up
all the dahlia roots for winter, grew
angry again, and said:
ASK Mrs. Gordon; shall not direct
any more about the flowers"
did not look at her to notice the effect
Of my words, but Florie said her face
colored. However, her face was calm as
she said:
Il will 90 into the garden in moment
and tell you"
And taking shawl she passed out,
leaving me ashamed that did not speak
in less ungracious manner.
need not mention every little act OF
hers that slowly undermined The prejudice
against step-mothers which had imbibed
from early childhood. Shortly after she
became Il member of our household, she
tapped at my chamber door. and after
coming in and sitting few moments,
which were passed in pleasant convessa-
tion, she said TO me:
"Was not one of those portraits oil
your mother taken from the parlor,
Nellie ?"
The one over the table was" | re-
pied, Il huug it there few week ago. j
"Well, if you are willing | will replace
H." she continued, $50 that all the family
can have the same pleasure you do.
think your forehead resembles hers very
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-12-09

Many persons suffer extremely from
iclons On the finger. These affections
are not only very painful, but not unire-
quenly occasion permanent Gripping OF
the member affected. The following
simple prescription is recommended as
cure for the distressing aiIment:-Iake
common rock salt, such as is used for
sailing down pork or beef, dry ii in all
oven, then pound fine, and mix spirits of
turpcntinc equal parts. Put it on rag
and wrap round the parts affected, and as
it gets dry put on more, and IN twenty.
four hours YOU are curcd-the felon will
be dead 1t will do no harm to try it.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-12-09

EVERY DAY RELIGIoS.-Wc must come
back to our point, which j., not to urge all
of yoa to give yourselves up to the mis-
sion work, but to serve God more and
more in connection with your daily call
ng. have heard that woman who
has . mission makes poor wife and 4
bad mother; this i, very possible, and at
the same time very lamentlble; but the
mission ! would urge is not OF that sort.
Dirty rooms, ,altrulY gowns, and chill
drcn with unwu~hrl faces are swift wit
ne,se, against the sincerity of those who
keep others vineyards and neglect their
own. hJyc no faith in that woman who
talks ol grace and glory abroad, and uses
no soap ;ud water at home Let the butt
tons be on the shirts, let the childrcn's
socks be mendcd let the roast mutton bn
done to turn, let the houfc he as neat
as a uew pin. and thn home aS happy Hs
home can be. Serve God by doing COM
mon actions in heavenly spirit, and
then, if your daily calling only leaves you
cracks and crcvccs I'LL them up with holy
service .-SPURGFoN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-12-09
DECEMBER 8, 1870.

or, fired by the tumultuous scene, snort
ing and paving the earth rs If he would
like to tear it to pieces. Lincoln sat easy
unto the end, when he wheeled his horse
into position to witness the vast columns
march in review. Mcclellan was sur
prised. rs were the members of his staff,
at the wonderful horsemanship oi prcsi
dent Lincoln.
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pottrp.
STEP By STEP.
IA DIR. J. G. HOLLAND.

Heaven j. not reached al n single bound,
Bot We build the ladder by which we rise
Prom the lowly earth e. the vaulted skies,
And We mouEt to H. summit round by round.
count these things to DC grandly true,
That a noble deed Is a step toward Cod
Lining the soul from the common sod
TO Vurey sir aud broader view
We rise by the things that are under our feet
By what We have mastered in greed and gain,
BY the pride deposc,, and the passion slain,
And the yanquishcd IN We hourly meet
We hope, we resolve, we aspire, we trust,
When the morning calls TO life and light,
But our hearts grow weary, aud ere nigh,
Our lives arc trailing in the sordid dust
Wings for the angels, but feet Tor men,
We must borrow the wing, to find the way
We may hope, and T, solve, and aspire, and
pray,
But our feet must rise or We fall again.
only in dreams Is the ladder thrown
Prom the weary earth % the sapphire wall;
But the dreams depart AMI she visions fall,
And the sleeper wakes on her pillow of stone.
Heaven /, not reached At a single bound,
But We bu;ld the ladder 10y which We rise
PROM the lowly earth TO the vAultcd skies,
And We mount its summit round by round.
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10 do. and watch us all the time, and
and"
"Who told You that, my dear?"
~ re.

Nellie
why, Nellie, l thought you had too
much sense to talk TO n younger sister in
such way as ,hat~
well" replied, rather angrily. 81
would like 10 know ii there ever was n
siep-mother who was not cross, and disa'
greeable and hateful as she could be. |
never heard Of one"
"But by what means did you become
so extensively informed on the subject OF
step .mothers?" asked papa, ironically.
well, there is description of one in
'Claudinc's Trials, and one in Mercy
Mcrton;' besides have known two
Young ladies' who were blessed with such
usurpcrs at home, and gained some of
my extensive information from them"
$50, from the ovcrdrawn pictures OF
trashy novels, and the sensation stories
Of school misses, you Judge of the whole.
If your mind is prejudiced, it will take a
more able advocate than myself 10 show
YOU upon what 1imsy base your
opinions are constructed; therefore We
will say no more about it"
The evening came on which papa and
his wife how my lip curlcd rs | spoke
the words--wcrc expected. had just
said TO Florie:
"What can't be cured must be endured,
Tut she will soon learn what lrigid polite
ness means from me, aud | hope from
YOU, too. I'll own I'm anxious TO see
her l cannot exactly determine what
course 10 pursue till | do"
Il wanted to ask papa how she looked,
lut didn't dare to after you sang that
song to him." returned Floric, when we
heard the carriage at the door.
Smooth your hair, now, and pin your
collar straight" | hastily exclaimed.
Don't let Mrs Gordon think you are a
young heathcn, to whom she is TO act the
rart Of missionary"
We had taken mammals portrait and
hung it in the room FIoric and occupied,
We had one there, then. but remarked
- Florie. as carried ii up stairs:
"Ain't good to save Mrs. Gordon all
the trouble possiblc?" Now we can have
ano apiece"
felt really nervous when the carriage
stopped at the door; but did not follow
Fred and Floric, rs they rushed into the
lall to meet them. They did not come
into the parlor until they had been to the
dining room and partaken of retrcshment.
As papa presented his "cldest daughter"
10 his vile, arose and coldiy offered my
hand The lady who WAS hereafter TO oc-
,upy my dear mothers place in the house.
hold. was about thirty.ivc years Of age,
It medium height. good looking. and
pleasant smile lighted her face rs she
held my hand moment and hoped was
well.
Later in the evening she expressed
desire to hear mo play. did not arise
Immediately; but when she said
"Do not, unless i, is perfectly agreeable
to you" Ireplied
Most certainly il Is, and selected Il
1T and Weep by Ny Mothers grave" as
the most appropriate one | could find. |
sang with much pathos, for my eyes were
filed with unshed tears, and my heart
vas sore with grief. | rose from the
piano and looked at papa and his new
wife. Her eyes were full of tears as she
said 10 INC in low tone:
you sing with much feeling, Nellie,
more so, probably, because YOU can sym
pa,hizc with the author, and can sympa-
,hize with both. have no mother, and
|, too, have lorcd
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-12-09
Why They Seem Young.

The Christian Union says 1--WE all
know here and there men and women
who seem to be always young. We meet
them at certain epoch OF their lives,
and after years of great changes and tolls,
and various experiences and discipline,
we meet them again, expecting 10 find
them worn and discouraged-in n measure
overcome in the war they have been wag-
ing. On the contrary. they have the micn
and port of victors; what we call trouble
has made them strong. What is the Sc
cret of the clear eye, and the smile around
the lips 50 frank and joyous that it is NJ
most infantilc? What is their secret ot
their uniaiing belief in right, of their un'
tirng defense of what men call romance?
Is it not because they live on plane so
high that they are able 10 get at first hand
constant supplies OF life from that spirit
ual realm whore youth is eternal? The
divine essence which we call soul is, 81
long rs it keeps in communication with
its source, independent OF chance or
change. These men then, who never
grow old. live where they can get an in
nux OF life from God. SO powerful is
this divine energy that ono glance of the
soul into the realm where are The sources
of life, will countcract the thousand trials
incident to its temporary improvement.
Our bodies must, according TO the laws
OF nature, fall to decay; but blessed are
they who keep up such IN illumination
within, that the building is gloriied till
the very moment Of It's fall.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-12-09

The VALUE OF IRIALS.-Ihc dark days
OF trial and perpicNity, when we are en-
yironed by care and adversely, arc the
DAYS when the true character IS brought
out and the real strength Of the soul fully
developed. No man knows what he
may accomplish until his endurance has
been proved by the ordeal OF adversely.
Were there nothing to Try his stamina he
would never become aware OF his ability.
People may dcplore the yeXations of life
as they please, yet when serious reilec-
ton is employed upon the subject they
will be forced 10 admit that trial is rs nec-
essary to the requirement of full mental
strength as severe training is TO the de-
velopment of the physical frame. As a
general rule, people undcrratc their pow
crs Ct endurance and were Il not that
hard,hips were sent upon them, and the
path OF life made rough occasionally, they
would degenerate into imbccIlcs.
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TRUSTING GoD.-Thcrc is one thing
which Christians do not do rs often rs
they ought, and that is, trust God for the
Httle things of life. We do not 90 to him
rs we would go to on earthly friend and
tell him all about what we want We
feel too much that we must tell him about
our religion and let the rest 60. Is II not
the hHie things that make up the sum Of
our lives? Is it not the linle things that
trouble and perplcx u>9 The little things
laidupon our load (arcady 50 very hcavy)
laid on our weary shoulders one at time,
seemingly very little things, yet they
make fearful weight. We cannot carry
them alone, and lie is so willing TO help
us. Why not ask him? He himself says
that even the hairs of our heads are all
numbered. - Crisis.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-12-09

"A man and his wife riding near
railroad track at Columbus, Indiana, got
into an argument as to whether they
could cross the tack before the train came
along. She said they could and he said
Martha, it is impossible" He was cor
rect. and they were both buried in one
grave.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-10-17
Thr 8nl1etin.
NAPOLEON m.
Alleged Attempted suicide Of the En-
porOr.
PARTICULARS or THE ATTEhr

M, p.,,.,. pnbl.sbcd at Vienna give,
~ ~,,,,,ir, eytrt,giinnry piece oi
~ from Casscls Inc
p.n,.Isn Goycrnmen, bas hsucd the
','y,cst rrohihition trIns. The receipt at
the isISsTepa 9 slisa ial hsx fsaie
o. von rom a,thsriir .otsces inspire OF
III o,Ior,r. m ronccamcnt yesterday the
noo'. .nrsgl like wildGrc thnt Napoleon
had an Tho 18Th made an attempt at
suicide. Tho details Of tho ntnir. at
communicated hy the officer on guard, are
o.r,,l,wy Napoleon, for two days
c,biafiel strange elevation of spirits
which. IN 20 this had not been pcrccp,iblc
In bim. liz received during thc last few
dsy. several dispatches and letters from
pa-.s AMI Hastings. spoke extremely little
and for the two days left his room only
once. This WAS about ) oClOca IN the
evening. lie had given orders that all
dispatchos which arrived should be
brought 90 him Immediately. whore ever
he was. Two. which had Just come from
Hastings and Brussels, were accordingly
taken to him in tie park. lie read them,
and grow visibly pale. He then returned
e. t0thocas,la. and shut him himself up
IN Il- rN0ils Atltl tl'a aNN r'tl OF ncNIV
nothing Of him for two hours, hi
mmeiiaienttca.sn ts.began to bcalarmed.
About, Q 80 o'cAtk they resolved, on the
prccx, Of having something important to
communicate. e. ask for admission into
his room. Prince Murat undertook the
task, but 10 his repeated knocks and
call. no answer was returned. After half
an hour they broke open the door, and
found Napoleon lying on the sofa in
deep faint. Two physicians were
fetched, and they succeeded,
after The lapse Of an hour, In bringing
Napolen 10 himself Everything here
points 20 an attempt at suicide, TO which.
Of course, the officials will not agree. The
Governor Of Casscl made his appearance
at still later hour in the castle, which
was in state Of tho greatest confusion.
The Governor did not leave until morning,
and has sent n long account of the n,ntter
10 the headquarters. The whole population
II Casscl went out to-day TO Wilheimshohc
10 SEQ Napoleon. lie, however, In
consequence Of severe illness, kept his
ROOM The Pressc evidently, and il
would appear with reason, dis6clioves the
whole story. II remarks that, after Sedan,
There Is scarcely any bad news which
could effect the Emperor so severely
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-10-17
Implements or Warfare.

Tho Paris Illustration, in spite OF the
terrible disasters that lhvc overtnkon tho
French armies, still INDUCES in Jokes ON
the subject In history Of war. il de-
scribe, the implements Of warfare. from
the club with which Cain slew his brother.
down to tho implements which will cvcntu.
ally produce universal peace. Weshall
commence with 1866.
lsGG--rug NEEDLE GuS.
bat, a. the sagacity of man has no
limits, he invents the needle gun, nm admir-.
able invention with which one is able 20
kill ten men n, 800 yards before the enc.
my = able 20 kill one. Triumph of ,n.
needle gun! The soldiers become ncohan.
ice, aud tho Commanding Con oral is Chief
Engineer. The thirty years war lasted
thirty days 49,
ls7O-Tin. MITENILEusE.
Bnt The chief mechanic at tho hostile
armies lnvcnts the mitrailleusc ofthc pow
cr 81 forty nccllu guns. ono man can
destroy company ia five minutes, ut !,
distance oil two thousand yards. The
mechanics working the mitrailleusc gain
many iaurels. The thirty year, war
lasts three days.
lSSO--TnE EI.HCTKicAL sUN
But tho hostile mechanics do no. Dc.
spair; they invent an electrical gun If
the power of twenty-five mira lltusc
\ single man can destroy n battalion with
the creates, Of ease Ia thr.c minutes, and
alta distance o, two thousand live hundred
yards. Triumphs of electricity. Tho
thirty years war lasts a day and half. =.
l,jb--ruE STEAM GUS.
For this wag i- .nYslusG the srm * IN.
Which trsUt oat "a cHtiiuul s,rcaIl Of
bullets IL managed ike a lire on giuc. nsh
lussr.srs ia' power uf twcuty-fiyr rlectri-
cal gaus. h dc.sYys regiment NJ "A
90 ang. -! a1l1 yards ia minute and u
Aa.t. Triumph of steam. Tho 30 year,
wa has lasted lweniy-four hours.
l9))-sUs SURPRISE BoMKsngLL.
Tie mechanical chief engineer and
chemist. ui the army beaten bv the
81. ua gun. employs the leisure Which
ponce Fv" hlm by invcutinga stupofying
viii triple electrical current
gni b g-adfap.c base If prussic acid
ar !'"tln- % division st blow alta dis
i..r" u. 1000. rurIr
Eat iAe hostile e'... ghcm;., hrs in the
meantime Invented another stuperyinO
h"ho c'iaI'' .! twenty-five clements
@I "!ef-e'h ..,F-.-l uzo,t, wAichanuihi.
bate Ea army corr. MISC a'a 1i.t,ur. ~
lHp.I yards. TAG Two kinds al bnut..
shells are ,h 81 90 tau same ,.utspl, h,
consequences g.
GESgKlL PEACE
mo two armies SINK down a- though.
Struck hy lightning. Peace ouEu,s. ar.i
tranquility gns everywhere H., us,
v yeDis waT las lasted three miuu,cs.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-10-17

THE proprietor Of this celebrnted medicine
I j Justly eVaitNs for y stiper,cnty over al ~.
taiS, spesdy s~S ps,nassrf eers of Ague and Fever
Of Chills and Fever, whether Of shost or hong
ssSHws:em ecSntry 70 bs.s Mim ,s..nsoSy NO 70
The truth VI tho assertion, that IN no case
whatever wi II fail 70 cure. II the directions are
nnny csees snfs dose has been s,,ihrispt for :
cure, and whole families have been cured by
singh bottIe. With . p>sfecs restorstot % 'the
every case more certain N cure. u its nse n con-
tiausd In smaller bepss f9s week tvo altar the
disease has been checked, more especially in dit.
medicine will not require any aid to. keep the
Jewels in good order should the patient hovev.
er, REQUIRE . catlAAsttci uSt,sues Isftsr Asv,se
dcss. 81 lsnll's vsssssSae bsaiiy s'stss
WlII De suHeleht' "a L.rlnr --l.L.LL .L...-l
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-10-17

Ito two armies sink down a., Eog,l.
struck ~ lightning. Peao, ouEu,s. nr.i
tranquility rr.gn' everywhere H., us,
~ yeUr war lG, lasted three minute.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-10-17
NhE OPiUM HABIT.
Cured without pain or suffering, by an entire
new discovery.
Dr. n. u. COLLINS,

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nave betn cured, Patients can be cured and at-
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ont any = osiraton, pam or une,siness, An cor.
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Those WHO wish 10 take treatment must State The
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gam Opium, Morphine, Lnudannu %, propara-
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