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The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1871-10-12
Learn TO Think.

The American habit of reckless haste
reveals itselfin our schools. Not only
are children supplied, at a tender age
with spelling and reading books, arith-
nietics and Biographies, but they are.
hurried through them before they have
half mastered their contents. They are
rushed from one study to another and
from one grade to grade, repeating, par
rot-Iike, uncomprehended rules and de-
fnitions but receiving little mental
stamina or vigor-pOor children they
..bolt" but cannot digest the mental
food set before them, and as a cOnse-
quence, the mental appetites Of too
many of them are destroyed. In many
of our high schools may be found young
men and women who can gracefully
inform us, if they chance to be study
ing Physiology, that the "muscular
membrane is composed of many hia-
ments that unite to form fibres, each Of
which is enclosed in a delicate layer of
cellular membrane, !" and that "bundles
of these hbres constitute a muscle. "
But Of the real meaning of what they
are saying, many of them have little
idea. They cannot intelligently define
the words used in the definition. They
cannot even give the substance of it in
their own language. Is not such learn
/ ing a source of weakness rather than of
strength to the mind ? The crowding OF
the stomach with food which It but par
tally digests, causes disease and feeble
ness. So the overlooking of the mind
with Hndigested material must have an
analogous effect.
Moreover, we cannot exp ect those OF
our pupils who advance with such haste
a nd with so little thought, to attack
with energy and interest the knotty
problems and difficult subjects which,
absolutely require vigorous brain e1-
ercise. Many of them grow weary and
faint by the wayside, unable to climb
the mountains Of difficulty which rise
above them.
Teachers agree that these things ought
not to be, and yet most of us are too
often content with recitatiOns, which
Iamount to considerable in the way OF
show, but which are sadly deficient IN
real thought and comprehension. Ne
obauical recitations may be carried on
I bv q mechanical teacher, but they are of
little worth.
We are aware that the breaking up OF
this want of thought is a difficult work
for the teacher, but we believe it can in
; a great measure be accomplished. We
ARE confident that mental life may be
awakened in our dull pupils. This life
NAV be faint and feeble in its early
stages, but it is like the spark which
careful, not too vigorous, tanning kin,
dies to a flame.
As teachers we need perseverance and
skill and more real interest in our
work; we need to be sure that our pu-
nils pass over no hing that they do
not understand, nothing upon which
/ tn y do not exercise vigorous, healthy
thought. Our progress will be slow
= an slow as to be scarcely observable
Int it will ba sure and real.-[Charles-
ton Heard.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1871-10-12

good part of the first year to settle
and compact themselves after COM
pIetion-; the walls the second year,
and so forth and so on. There is to
be no work done by contract, and
no unseasoned wood used. The
materials are to be sound and good,
and honest, competent, conscientious
wOrkmen (B 'echer says there are
such, the opinion of the world to the
contrary Notwithstanding, hired at
full wages, by the day, to put them
together.
The above statements are all true
and genuine. according to the oath 1
nave already made thereto, and
which l am now about to repeat
before a notary, in legal form, with
my hand upon the book. COnse-
quently, we are going to have at
| least one sensible, but very, very
curious church in America.
am aware that I had no business
to tell all these matters, but the re-
porter instinct was strong upon me,
and could not help it. And be-
sides they were in everybody's
month in ElInira, anyway.
/ The USE OF CHILDREN.-For
what are these child-angels made,
that are sent down to this world to
bring so much love and rapture, to
go from US in such bitterness and
mourning? If we believe in Al
mighty Love, we must believe that
they have a mercifuI and tender
mission to our wayward souls. The
love Wherewith we love them is
something of the most utterly pure
and unwOrldly of which human ex-
perience is capable, and we must
nope that every one who goes from
US TO the world of light, goes hold
ing an invisible chain of love by
which to draw US there. Sometimes
think I would never have had my
little Daisy grow older on this earth.
The little child dies in growing into
WOmanhOOd, and often the wnman
- far less lovely than the little child
1t seems to me that lovely and low
ng childhood, with its truthfulnpss,
Its frank sincerity, its pure, simple
IUve, is 50 sweet and holy an estate
that it would be beautiful thing in
heaven to have a band of heavenly
children, guiIeless, gay, and forever
ljpyOus-tenGer spring blossoms of the
<iugdom of light. Was it of such
whom He had left in His heavenly
nome our Saviour was thinking when
He took little children in is arms
md blessed them, and said "Of such
5 the Kingdom of heaven ?"- Mrs
5towe.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1871-10-12
G. RR. Iiems.

The six per cent. bonds of the
Chesapeake and Ohio railroad are
quoted in New York at SO and ac-
;rued interest.
The IrOnton Journal of last week
says 1.-The first locomotive cross
sd the Guyandotte River. Nearly a
nile OF track is being laid every day.
The road from Huntington to the
Kanawha falls will be finished in
nirty days"
The stockholders of Huntington
ave concluded to dredge the
,oulders from the channel at II Pole
>Ar, five1niles below town, thereby
ecuring at least three fee of water
Il that place, at the lowest stage OF
he river, aud obtaining boulders
.nough to pave 300 feet OF the pub
Ic wharf, thereby proving that this
ompany, in addition to its pJHor
. build railroads, anl AMI also 10
improve our rIvers.-[ Independent.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1871-10-12

A GREAT OFFER.-Peters' Mus
cal Monthly for October is to hand
ontaining fifteen beautiful pieces oI
music, printed from full size music
plates. It can be had for thirty
,.nts. The Publisher also offers to
send, post paid, for Cne dollar, six
back numbers, containing from
ninpty to one hundred pieces Ot
.hOice new music worth at least $50.
5.nd your order to the Publisher
J. L. Peters, 599 Broadway, New
York and our word for it, you will
get your moneys worth.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1871-10-12
Select Miscellany.
"a WOMAN's THOUGHTS ON. Wo-
MATs RtGETs." .

MAT's RrGHTs."
Women have "rlghts,'' We hear, to which theh
notbets 4st a l-sA. f.
Poor souls were most unfortunately blind;
Our modern girl aspires TO meet her brothers
| With equsl strength OF body and Of mind.
Nay, aay Dot shs aoald learn but graceful things
And such as help she hrssids to adOrn.
This is to clip her power Of both her wiDgs,
Like helpless Samson, BY Deiiiah shOrn.
This stumps her into Lilliputihn height
Beside her Brobdingpsgian rival man,
And she, at Iass aWakiug to her right,
Means to contest his laurels. whore she can.
Tbsrs's bIuseyed Lucy, With the golden hair,
| cor Luke, she'd better call beroslf hereafter),
Time was when she'd have been "thinE Of air.
ArlriPpling over with Elysisn laughter.
Bat Eirlish tria4rs can no longer yiLd
Their swerts to breasts where no such weakness
fingers,
And Luco nov dexterOusly Vie,d
The students E'resps in her dainty fingers.
sh knows each hidden muscle OF your frame
Could 1 u 5Our bones with accurate precision
Can meet hsr brJthsr stu isut's without shame,
Aud grasp the surgeons kuile with firm decision
THERE'S Maud, as public lecturer, "a star"
Aud Female Suffrage Sholy bent on gaining
While bright-sysd Grnoe il reading for the Bar,
In hope, some day, the wOOlsack Of attaining.
But who, mid lawyers, doctors, speakers, all
Shall iud sweet wumsn for the home irssidei
Will student Lucy pause At loves low call,
And condeseend to bs q blushiug bride1
Nay, surely, those stern tips could ns'er. relax
Beneath the pressure of n lovers kiss
Nor ever could that Spartan bosom wHE
Warm with sweet hopes Of fund maternal biIssl
Then. where are bapless men at last to ind
The gentle helpmeet In the work Of lifei
II women all alike to iuttiuct blind,
Are eager but to join the worlds hard strife.
Yet woman has her pOwsr-suprsme to reign
Within the little kingdom Of mau's heart;
To lay the sofs hand on the brow Of PAIN
Aud with sweet wileS bid gloomy care depart.
'Tis hers to heal. TO comfort, to advise
The loving Wifs-the faithful, tender mOthsr
Hers is the maud to point men to. tue skies,
Or stretch the life-grasp to her sinking brother.
Oh, rob her not Of this-hsr first, best right!
EreIgumsn still be gracious, modest, fair
Be he's Co minister-his TO fight
His be the tOil-Hnd hers the soothing care.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1871-10-12

MARRIAaE.-A man who passes
through life with marrying is like
fair mansion, left by the builder
unfinished. The half that is COM
pIeted runs to decay from neglect,
or becomes at best a tenement, want
ing the additional Of that which
makes the whole useful.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1871-10-12

A soft young gent in New Haven, on
leaving lady friend the other evening,
asked permission to call her by the
name of some animal. She consented
on condition that she should have the
same privilege. So he said, "goOd night,
deer :" to which was replied "Good
night, boar" Softy is not seen there as
much as he was.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1871-10-12

merchant DO D. ht piece Of cloth fOr $40. H
sold "a o. it and IDS at an adyuncr Of % e
c,nt lie then O.d tile rsmaiuder s" that he gain
It's per cent AMI by these trtusacI'un= "r g''"
60 per cent. Of the cost WnH did hr g'sy pei yU'
tor the uiuth? e. l. '!Ao"N'
Au,urn, H., Sept 80
Answer to Enigma iu lat week. News JCh
Foraker, Carhsi, Ouio
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[WhoIe No. 1916.
Remarkable IL True.

This rather startling item Is now
going the rounds Of newspapers: On
Tuesday of last week a married lady
of Oxaukee, Wis. closed her eyes in
what was supposed to be death.
Previously, in the expectation Of
the event, she had requested that
her body be sent to Rochester, NY.
and buried in the cemetery where
her parents have a lot. She was
placed in a metallic burial case, and
sent eastward, directed TO Rochester.
Before reaching her destination the
lady revived from her trance, and
mad such a racket in the cOfin that
the express messenger felt in duty
bound to let her out. Instead Of
going to Rochester she returned to
her husband, and was at Chicago on
Saturday last. She refused to tele.
graph her recovery to her husband,
as she desired to surprise him.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1871-10-12

in tn family OF stephen Herrick, OF SIi iiIssez,
Vermont, thsre are three mothers, two grandmoth-
ers one great gruudm .thsr, three daughters, two
grandiaughtrrs, great Er,nd laughter, two
wives Ous widow, tw busbaudi, two fathers and
que soH-u law, aud On -iz mbsrs III the iiini y.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1871-10-12
While the Days Are Going By.

There are lionel hearts to cherish,
Whils the days are going by;
There are weary souls that perish,
While the days ire going BY,
But II a smi.e We can renew,
As our journey we pursue.
o, tbs gond we alt may do,
While the days are going BY.
There's no time for idle scorning,
Whiie the days are going BY
Let your face be like the morning
While the day are going ry,
o. the world is full Of sighs-
FullOf sad and weeping eyes
Help your fallen brother rise,
While the days are going by.
All the loving links that bind us,
While the days are going By,
One by cue We leave behind US,
While tn days are going BY,
But the seeds Of good We SOW,
Bat in shade and shine shall grow,
And shall keep our hearts sgIOw,
While the days are passing b..
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1871-10-12

DR.. A. P Miller, Of tine Toledo
Blade, has been appointed a TIustee
of the Ohio We>leyan University, at
Delaware, to fill the vacancy caused
by the death of Bishop Clark.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1871-10-12

q" Petroleum V. Nasby" (AIr.
Locke is the chief subscriber to the
fund that is being raised to publish
the Index, of Toledo, the most infi-
del of all the respectable sheets in
America. So says the Northern Ad-
vOcate.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1871-10-12

Greeley, Colorado is a model tenn
peranee town. In every deed given
for land is inserted this clause: GThat
it is expressly agreed between the
parties hereto that intoxicating liq-
uOrs shall never % manufactured,
sold or given away in any place Of
public resort, as a beverage, ca said
premises; and that in case any one
of these shall be broken or violated,
this conveyance, and everything
herein contained, shall be null aud
void.''
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1871-10-12

Many young children and half
grown girls are afflicted with eurvs-
lure of the spine, which is produced,
the doctors affirm, by requiring
them. to practice several hours a day
ON the piano.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1871-10-12

Mr. G. was a most invpterate pun
stpr. Lying very i'll Of cholera, his
nurse proposed to prepare a young,
tender chicken. "Hadn'f you better
take an old hen ?'' said G. in a low
whisper-he was too i'll to speak
louder-"for she would be more apt
to lay on my stomach"
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1871-10-12

INFALLIBLE REMEDIES. - For
corns, easy shoes; for bile, exercise,
for rheumatism, new flannel aud pa
tipnce; for gout, toast and Waterj
for toothache a dentist: for debt, in
dustry; and for love, matrimnny.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1871-10-12

How TO QUARREL WITH A WIFE.
Wait until she is at her toilet prepar-
atory to going out. She will be sure
to ask you if her bonnet is straight.
Remark that the lives of nine-tenths
of the women are passed in thinking
whether their bOnnets are straight,
and wind up with the remark that
you never knew bat one who had
common sense about her. Wife will
ask you who that was. You, with
a sigh. reply. ssAh never mind"
Wife will ask you why you did not
marry her. You say, abstraetedly,
"Ah! why, indeed" The climax is
reached bv this time, and a regular
row is sure to follow.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1871-10-12

The language of flowers: We Of
ten hear of the ''pink Of prOpriety."
Can we not, with equal prOpriety,
speak of the "lie- lack Of truth ?"
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1871-10-12

A man in Connecticut having ad-
vertised his wife for leaving his bed
and board" the fugaciOus spouse re-
tnrted as fol lows:
81 went away from the Lazy fell
low to earn my board and the bed
belongs to my own mother"
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1871-10-12

1t is very dalgsrIu4 for any man
to find ny place on this broad globe
that is sweete to Lin than his home.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1871-10-12

The POmerOy Telegraph Of last
week says The scarlet fever is be
coming quite prevalent among chill
dren in this city. 1t has proven
fatal in a number of cases. The
diphtheria also prevails to a cOnsid-
erable extent and has been unusually
fatal.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1871-10-12

Flattpry is like the usurer, who
makes small loans on short time, and
demands exorbitant interest.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1871-10-12

The queerest thing in paper-Curls.
How to make time go fast Use
the spur of the moment.
A noose-plper-Amarriage certii-
cate.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1871-10-12

"Will you take this woman to br
your wife?" "Well, Squire" was
the reply -'yOu must be "a green un tu
ask me such n qu 'stion A. that D,
you su pose Pde be such a plagu y
fool as to give up the bar hunt and
take this gal To the quilting frrlI.
| i'll want rUrs.'ripIiOu1ly sartn ana
irt,rnIn i to nav n r? Drive nr
viii your business"
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1871-10-12

Good company aud gOnd eonver'
satiOn are the very sineWs o virtue.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1871-10-12

Do not choose your friend by his
looks, handsome shoes often pinch
the feet.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1871-10-12
Youths Department,

ss-Origtual Enigmas, Charades, Problems, etc.,
are respectfully solicited. The answers must al
ways accompany them, together with the Zeal nHme
nf the writer.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1871-10-12

Midnight erOquet parties are the
latest fashionable aniusements in En-
gland.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1871-10-12

Boston estimates the value Of it,
public school prop rty at about Sc,
200, 900.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1871-10-12
A Family Puzzle.

ns-wy want a fresh supply Of Euigmas, &C., as
our stock is getting low.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1871-10-12

A bird of i'll Omen-a swallow Of
brandy.
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ONLY A BABY SMALL.

Only baby small,
Dropt frum the skies
Only 3 laughing lace,
Two sunny eyes
Only two chubby lips,
One chubby nose;
Only two litils hands,
Ten little toes.
Only q guIden head,
Curly and soft
ONLY a tongue that wags
Loudly and of;
Only 3 little brain
Empty OF thought;
Only a little heart
Troubled with naught.
Only a tAader flower
Sent Us to rear
Only q life 10 love
While we are here
Only a baby small,
Never at rest;
. Small, but how dear to US
GOd knOwsth best.
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Domestic magazines-Wives who
blow up their husband.
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The latest thing out-L1ver5 by
moonlight.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-07-18
MONDAY, July 17-P. 81.

We have still to chronicle a tame specula-
ton in every department of the stock Exchange without
any redeeming qualification from lat week, unless II
may be that certain stocks shade more activity Is
remarked The volume OF business hOweycT Ill stocks Is
still limited as reflected in the official list printed at the
head OF the column. Eric carly in the day showed spas
mOdc movement, and for time was quite active, run
ming up over per cent to 29l. There higher quo
tatons also for Central stock and scrip, and fair
business OLios, Rock Island, Northwest and Wabash
being active hut firm. Lake Shore is apparently the
key the market present. all speculation Ringing for
the time being the movement in this speciality which,
in turn depends upon the scrip dividend TO be declared on
the 9th inst. There is n marked absence OF famiA'r
faces the street the principal OPERATORS ana specu-
ators being ont Of town flor their Summer vacation
which accounts for the lac OF spirit Union Pacific was
exceptionally weak and lower Morris and Essex selling
at %; Chicago and Alton H. and ST. Louis and lrof
Mountain In miscellaneous shares quite vigorous
buying movement apparent in Consolidation Coal ct
42043. Express shares neglected. The following
table shows the highest and lowest prices Of active stocks
made to-day:
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RANKNG md FINANCIAL.

HARVEY FISK.


OFTCE OF FISK 81 HATCH, }
Banter, and Dealers IN Government StcuHies,
No. Nassau-st., Ncw-lork July 10, 1871.
THE FIRST MORTGAGE GOLD BONDS OF THE CHksA-
rEhE AND ONO RAILROAD COMPANY oAer peculiar
Inducements to judcioGs investors.
l. The Road is under experienced, cons1 yatiye
and honorable management. The CompaGy * one
%. the strongest and most reliable and r stwOrthy
corporations in the country, with weestablisbed
credit, and possessing property and franchises Of
great value.
p There is ample security for the entire mortgage,
already existing in completed Road Equipments,
and work done.
g. The regular and prompt payment Of interest
and the security of the PRINCIPAL are beyond ques-
ton.
t. II is an old and successful Road, with - miles
now in profitable operation and 100 miles additional
nearly completed extending itself in response 10 the
demands of commerce, IS GREAT EAST AID WEST
TRUNK LINE FROM THE ATLANTIC 10 TIE ONO,
and Tor the accommodation of the immense mineral
resources along its line.
T. The traffic necessary TO render its extension
profitable does not depend upon slow future Ge'eI
o;,ment bpt an enOrmoas and profitable hdae Is G|t@dy
,rlitipefor and mri,irg H.
t. The Loan is sufficient in amount % become
widely known. popular and marketable, While Il VIII
ne but a SLIGHT lax upon the great earnln. ,apdDm
lies of the Road
The exchange of Fiye-twenties for these Bones
may DE made with entire safety, and viii 10" Se'"
"a profit Of over 20 per cent.
Price until further notice, os. and accrued 'h'e'
est from Mayl The Bonds are IN denomildt.h9 :,
.,'..,.,.i,,r, FISK n HAIcH.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-07-18

Far.Im eAehnnge has icon rm At 40 as .nbioInel:

The engagements Of specie for tre Bremen steamer
tomorrow, are estimated TINS lar At $4,000
Tie inactivity the Stock Exchange tends to keep the
supply OF money ia of the demand, and to-day
the offerings have been very liberal az and per cent
Prime commerci, acceptances move nc 4G5l per cent
The Government bond market has .eon strong. with aH
advance OF per cent the entire list. the foreign
bankers taliuS quite liberal amounts. Fisk Hatch t.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-07-18
Tanner a Co..

II Wail-st.. New-lOIk,
p,, and Sell at current market rates, the flEsr
MORTGAGE EIGHT IS, PER CENT GOLD Bo'ps oF
ana. :, Josrpu AND DENVER CITY RAILROAD 90
Interest payable August and February e. new
y.,i; London. or Frmkfort-on-the-Main' iFee Oh
,. : Tvs Tanner & Co. No. Il Wa!-st.
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MONTGOMERY CITY BoNDs.-Coupons Que ~ ion
-, ricbt Per Cent Bonds of the City OF Mohtson-
cry will be paid on and after July i at the b'hA'Hs
House Of HowEs X MACY. ,......io,. ~,
few thousand more Of these Bonds for SAFE az "
per cent.