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South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-09-29
The Wood Sled.

ONE winter evening, not long since,
went to call upon neIghbor who was in
very feeble health, and in whom had
taken great interest. She was a simple
and humble Christian woman who mani
tested great patience through her sickness,
though she enjoyed but few of the COM
forts, anu none of the luxuries, which an
abundance of this worlds goods can be-
stow.
On receiving the answer Come in" to
my knock on the "keeping-room" door,
entered the humble apartm ent, aud what
was my surprise to see about half the
room taken up by great double-sled,
such as we often see drawn by oxen in
the winter, working upon which the hus-
band of my friend was most vigorously
employed.
Excuse NE, madam" said the honest
man, rising and making a very civil bow,
=" my wife was feeling pretty poorly this
evening, and the little ones are in bed,
and so thought would bring my wood
sled in here to paint, so as to keep her
company, as have promised to have it
finished tomorrow"
"That is right, Mr.. Ellis" 1 replied.
" Plesse make no apology, for am de.
lighted to see you so sociable. And how
much more pleasant for both of you; for
here is my friend Janette sitting by the
fire with her knitting in the big cosy
chair, and you working away at your sled,
aud you can chat together more merrily,
dare say, than if you were sitting in some
elegant drawing-room, with nothing to
After making very pleasant call, 1
babe my friends good evening, and on my
way home thought, "Here is the secret |
Of the happiness of this unpretending |
couple. They are dependent upon each |
other for all their comforts and pleasures;
and, in their simple way, they enjoy life |
because they did not go beyond their own
limited home circle for all their enjoy
nents.
This simple picture of my friend, Mr..
Ellis, painting his big wood-sled in the
room, SO as to keep his wife company, has
become almost like a proverb in our
amily, "Can't you bring in the wood-sled,
Ind come and sit with us?" is often said,
where some slight occupation comes in
he way of social meeting.
And often this humble home picture
las been brought to my mind, when
lave witnessed how far apart the employ
nent of husband and wife seem to be. al
must go to my office, this evening, my
lear," says the husband to the delicate
wife, who has been very lonely all day.
say to myself, "Why can't you bring
TOur wood-sled into the house, and sit
With your wife, and be happy couple in
ach others compsny!"
Ahl if more men were like my friend
Ellis, and would make it their duty as
veil as pleasure to devote more time to
heir homes and the comfort of their
antilles, the barrooms, and billiard-rooms,
nd card-rooms would not be quite so
veil filled, and peace and happiness would
eign where now are weariness and dis
orient, all for the want of mutual de-
endence, which alone can make the home,
e it ever so humble, heaven upon earth.
= -Christi1U WesklU.
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-09-29
The Ringing Rocks Of Pennsylvania.

ONE of the most interesting and curious
places in Eastern Pennsylvania is the To-
cality known as "The Ringing Rocks,
or, more popularity, 1.-THE Ringing Hill,
situated about three miles east of Potts
town, Montgomery County.
That which has given rise to the name
is a huge mass of dark colored stones,
varying in weight from few pounds to
many tons, situated at the brow of a high
and very extensive hill covered with ce-
dsrs and oaks.
The peculiarity of these rocks is that
upon being struck with hammer or
stone they ring with such clear and pro-
longed sound that the curiosity and inter-
est of the most Indifferent visitor is imme-
diately aroused. One sends forth a sound
like that produced by stroke upon an
anvil; another one that resembles clear
sounding bell; another the prolonged ring
of the dinner glass; still another the
heavier and duller sound of the tinsmith's
hammer, while some ring but little or
none at all 1t is no difficult matter to
find several stones giving sounds that will
perfectly chord with each other, and
musician might stand among them and by
striking different ones probably play an
air upon them.
These stones are far Leavier than ordi-
nary ones, iron no doubt entering largely
into their composition, and it has been
imagined that short distance under this
vast pile hollow place exists.
On some of the large fiat ones curious
marks are observed. Some bear the i'm
preston of horses hoofs, which appear
to have sunk in several inches; one, sew
eral marks shaped like hearts, and another,
a mark that would lead US to suppose that
some animal had struck its claws upon it
before it had hardened, and slipped back
for want of hold.
A peculiar fact is that the rocks scat
tered thiekly among the surrounding ce-
dsrs and oaks, and in large piles on ada
cent hills, do not possess the ringing prop
city, nor do they differ in weight and ap-
pearance from ordinary ones.
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-09-29

boy, she found him sitting up in his bed
as penitent and disconsolate a speck of hu-
manity as you ever saw.
I've been a-thinking, mother" he said.
with pitiful sob, ss she sat down besi0e
MN, I've been a-thinking."
VI what, my child?
Why, s'posin' if that Phelsn boy was
your boy, an was Mixes boy, how I'd
like it if he doubled up his fist to me. and
-" Here was another sob.
"And what, Taddy?"
"And I've been a-thinking what if your
boy wouldn't gi' me just one little speck
Of buns with turrenfs in 'em, aud said
they was pizen, when they was smacking
good, and called me Pad-Pad-Paddy, I
don't believe I'd ask you to take of the
pot-han-kist off his mouth, not if he had
1t on twenty weeksr'
Then you are sorry that you were so
unkind to Jimmy p
Yes, / am-honest and true p and the
blue eyes looked straight up into Mammals
face.
And what about the wrong stories,
Taddys"
"I told God all bout that, fore you
came up stairs; we've got it all settled, an
I'm goin' to give Jimmy Phelan my cent
piece to buy somefin that's lots better'n
buns-TORPEDOESr' and Taddy
ducked his head under the sheets with the
biggest sob you ever heard.
So that was the way he made friends
With Jimmy Phelan, and even sister Rose
thought it good and sufficient proof of re-
Dentance, for it was the same as if Taddy
had given up all claim to Fourth Of July
-CnrEstiGn UEion.
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-09-29

1t happened, shortly after the marriage,
that they had famous party, and some of
the guests bantered Martin about his mar
riage, upon which he told them of the
manner it came about. They were q lit
tie incredulous, and he volunteered to give
them some specimens of his remarkable
power over his wife.
She was in another room attending to
some female friends, when he called her to
him. She came obediently, aud he asked
her to sit down, which she did. He took
her hand and looked into her eyes to put
her to sleep. Her eyes were wide open,
and lurking spirit of mischief looked
out of them broadly into his. He waved
his hands before them, but they remained
persistently open. He bent the force of
his will to their subjugation, but it was of
no use.
Mr.. Speed" said she, laughing, "I
don't believe the magnetism of the hus-
band is equal to that of the lover; or, per-
maps science and matrimony are at war"
She said this in a manner to awaken
strong suspicion in his mind that she had
humbugged him, and had never been put
to sleep at all His friends, as friends
VIII when they fancy a poor fellow has
got into a hobble, laughed at him, and |
told the story all round the village. For
months he was an object of sport to every
body. People would make passes over
each other as he passed, and wemen
would shut their eyes and look knowing.
But, whether his power had gone or moi,
hers remained; and he cared not a fig for
heir laughing, for he was happy in the
beautiful spell of affection which she
.hrew over him, that bound him as a
,hain of flowers.
The attempt to close her eyes was never
epeated, for he was too glad to see them
'pen to wish to lose sight of them. Life
With Speed sped well, and Martin be-
anne a father in time. He never re-
,retted the expedient he adopted to get
lis wife, though he never could make out
xactly whether she humbugged him or
lot.
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-09-29
A Living Head On ParaIyzed Trunk.

NEAR Glenwood, Iowa, resides James
L. Anderson, aged twenty-six. Three
years ago he died from his neck down
ward. His head, however, is alive, and
more vigorous and active than before the
body, which it once governed, ceased to
be vital. AT the age Of two, James father
died, and his mother soon married again.
At the age of three he was tossed several
times by an angry COW. Shortly after
ward, while he was eating bread and milk,
rattlesnake Joined him, and when the
two had finished his snakeship made his
bow and retired. At five years old a
horse ran away with him, and made for
stable, across the entrance of which was
bar. The horse reached in under the bar,
and his mother seized him just in time to
save his life. He grew up active and
strong, and was fond of sports, He be-
came good gymnast.
James, at the time of the accident that
left him with dead body and a living
head, was fine, handsome young man.
He weighed two hundred pounds, and
there was not superhuous ounce of flesh
on his body.
One afternoon, when on visit to an
uncle at Glenwood, Iowa, he was exer-
cising on pole placed from one tree to
another in the back yard. He had on a
pair of CATERS tipped with patent leather.
He swung down from the pole by his feet;
the leather slipped and he fell. He struck
his neck just where it joins the shoulders.
He was bewildered, but perfectly con-
scious. His body felt as though smashed
to jelly. He experienced horrible tin
Cling, and when the doctor came he
told him not to touch him IS his body
was broken to pieces. His neck was
broken; Inflammation set in, and all
thought his end was come. To the sur
prise OF all, In few days he began to
mend. He was shortly after removed to
his stepfather's house, where he still re-
sides.
Time hung heavily on his hands, and
he resolved to learn to write with his
mouth. He accomplished this, and, as he
says in letter to Mr.. ]. K. Nutting, he
soon wrote tolerably good mouth. He
is now trying to paint, and hopes by this
means to earn something for his support.
He has been, and still is, tenderly cared
for by his sister. hergelf cripple, and
speaks in the highest terms of his STEP
father, who, though a poor man, has
shown him every kindness
His worst enemies are the flies which
buzz about his face. He holds a leafy
twlg In his mouth, however, and manages
to twirl it about in wonderful way and
drive off his tormentors. This case is
without parallel, except that of John
Carter, of England, who was injured in
similar way, and who became a famous
painter.-St Louis Times.
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-09-29
The Little Worm Peddler.

| No trade is less honorable for being odd.
A good many boys we know would hardly
have the courage to be angle worm mer-
chants; but so long as there is nothing
better to do, it is as good way as any to
turn an honest penny.
"A gentleman who had been visiting the
| White Mountains, on his way down saw a
little boy get on the stage withs box filed
| with earth.
What have you got there, my little
boyg"
"Wolms."
"WormsI What are you going to do
with them2"
"Sell them; two for a cent. The fish
ermen can't get them in the lower part of
the mountains, and so go up the valley
here and dig them, and bring them down
and sell them"
"But how do you pay for such long
stage rideg'
az don't pay; shine-I shines his
boots, pointing to the driver.
80 you have an occupation besides
peddling TOrms?"
"Yes, that is the way 1 get my living. 1
have fifteen dollars already laidup, and it's
only the beginning of the season"
You're smart boy" said the man;
Dut is tnls all you are ever gong 20 90!
"No, indeed. go to school over in
Vermont during the winter-pay two dol
lars week for board"
$50 you have no home, then?"
"No."
"No father?"
"No."
"No mothers"
"No; nobody. 1 make my own way,
and ono of theca dave I aFI1 0OiuO IN coll
lege."
"To collegep
eyes, to one of the best in the coun-
try" 10
Any boy with such spirit can get an
He is not ashamed of poverty,
nor is he afraid to work. Some boys
would be too proud to sell worms for
living. They would rather starve or
teal
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-09-29
Bound to Do Q Fun Days Work.

Mr. NJ, of Oxford, don't object to hay-
ing hired man do full days work, at
least, so we should judge from the follow
ing story: a short time ago a man went
to his place for work. Mr.. NJ. set him to
plo wing round forty acre. field. After
he had ploWed faithfully all day, until the
sun was about half an hour high, he ex-
pressed his opinion that it was about time
TO quit work.
"0h, 10" said Mr.. NJ, ayou can plow
around six or eight times more just as
well as not"
So the hired man plowed around six or
eight times, then went to the house, took
care of his team, MIXED nine COWS, ate
his SUPPER, and found ten o'clock staring
him in the face from the old timepiece.
Said the hired man to Mrs. NJ, "Where
is Mr. III. ?"
The good woman answered, "he has re-
tired do you wish to see him."
BE replied that he did. After being
conducted to the bedroom, he said, E" Mr..
NJ, where is the axe?'
Why" said Mr.. NJ, what do you
want TO do with the axe?"
WELL" said the hired man, " / thought
you might like me to split wood till break
last is ready"
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-09-29

ing northward to the vortex, finds it ro-
tatng with inferior velocity, and preserv.
ing Its own easterly momentum, is hurled
forward or projected to the east. Thus
the south half of the rim being impelled
eastward, and the north half westward, the
backward or left handed gyration is fixed
and maintained. Just the reverse is true
In the southern hemisphere of the earth,
while on the equator the gyration would
be free to take either direction.
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-09-29

SCENE IN A PRINTING OFFIcE.-"Jim,
what are you doing there on the fioorp
"Why, sir, I've had a shock" "a shOck?'
ayes, sir" What kind of q shocks"
"Why, sir, one Of your subscribers came
in during your absence and offered to pay
q years subscription, which produced such
an effect upon me that have been perfectly
helpless ever since" No wonder, Jim;
but cheer up; if you survive this you are
safe, as there is little prospect Of another
such a catastrophe in this office"
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-09-29

The Brotherhood of Locomotive En-
gineers now has 143 divisions or lodges in
the United States and Canada. They viii
hold their eighth annual meeting In To-
ronto in October. The association has ac-
cumulated fund of $4,000 for the rellef
Of needy disabled engineers, WIDOWS and
orphans, but there has never yet been
call for a dollar of it.
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-09-29

in the General Post Office of London,
last year, 1856, 900 yards of string were
used in tying up the letters for the country,
and 100000 bags were required for send
ing the letters off. The Pal Mall Gazette
says that, while it is unpleasant TO draw
invidious distinctions between public de-
partments, there can be no doubt that the
quantity of red tape used in the War O1ce
for the same period far exceeded that of
the Post Office tWine.
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-09-29

In the Court of Special Sessions in New
York, few days ago, Justice Dowling
found the conductor and driver of street
car guilty of cruelty to animals in carry
ing an excessive load of passengers.
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-09-29

AHARTFoRD man suggests, in a note to
the Courdnt, that the Deaf and Dumb
Asylum ought, for the benefit of the in
mates, to be removed to q. more quiet
place.
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-09-29

JOSH BILLINGS says: Don't work be-
fore breakfast. If it is necessary to toll
before breakfast, eat your breakfast first" 4"
Now, if he could fix it so that We needn't
work after breakfast
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-09-29
Poetry.
MY BIRTHDAY.
sY JoHv g wu,rr,rp

BE JOHN G. WHITTIER.
BENEATH the moonlight and the snow
Lies dead my latest year;
Inc winter winds are wailing low
its dirges in my ear.
grieve not with the moaning wind
As If loss befell;
Before me, even as behind,
God is, and all is Welt
his light shines on me from above.
His low voice speaks within
The patience Of immortal love
Outwearying mortal sin.
Not mindless Of the growing wears
or care and loss snd pain,
MY eyes are wet with thankful tears
For blessings which remain.
If dim the gold of has growing years
will not count II drOss,
Nor turn from treasures still nv own
To sigh for lack and loss.
The years no charm from Nature take:
As sweet her vcicss call,
As beautiful her mornings break,
As fair her evenings fall.
Love watches DER my quiet ways,
kIno voices speak my name,
And lips that find II hard to praise
are slow, at least to blame,
How softly ebb the tides of Will
How fields, once lost or won,
Now lie behind me green and still
Beneath level sunl
How hushed the hiss Of party hate.
The clamor of the throngl
How ODD, harsh voices of debate
Flowinto. rhythmic songll
Methinks the spirits temper grows
Too soft in this still air,
somewhat the restful heart foregoes
Of needed watch and prayer.
The bark by tempest yainly tossed
May founder in the calm,
And he who braved the polar frost
Faint by the isles Of balm.
Better than selfindulgent years
The outnung heart Of youth,
Than pleasant songs in idle ears
The tumult Of the truth.
Rest for the weary hands is good,
And love for hearts that pine,
Bat let the manly habitude
Of upright souls be mine.
Let winds that blow from heaven refresh,
Dear Lord, the languid air;
And let the weakness of the flesh
Thy strength of spirit share
And, if the eye must fsil of light,
The ear forget to hear,
Make clearer still the spirits sight,
More fine the inward earl
Be near me in mine hours of need
To soothe, or cheer, or warn,
And down these slopes of sunset lead
As up the hills of mornl
-AtIGntie Monthly.
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-09-29

"A recently-deceased Confederate car
Iied bullet IN his brain six years.
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-09-29

A new Jail at Bennington, Vt, was
christened after its first inmate.
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-09-29

A girl in Los Angeles, Cal, has head
of hair five feet long.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-11-23
NEIGHBORING COUNTIES.

MAHAsKA.-The Herald newspaper
was Il years old last July. Its pro-
prietors moved the Office last Thursday
into their new building; and they
send greeting with well-merited con-
gratulations TO their 1900 subscribers.
The Leader, which used to be the
ehi."ratic Coaserrator, goes in strong
ioi 'he organization of a new party,
10 succeed ne Democratic organiza-
tion; and it calls a meeting to be held
IN oskaioosa on tie 18th inst, to or
ganize the new party. Let Republi-
cans tremble.
MoNRoE.--The Union reports
movement to start a Cheese Factory
In Bluff Creek TIP. 1t will undoubt.
edly do well-and there is room for
two or three in Marion County,
The total levy of tax of Monroe
County for this year is 6,S5s.07, of
which s34, 1880 is for school purposes.
As will be seen by our last weeks
paper, the tax for School purposes
alone in Marion County is $50, 57s.3 80.
Abba has organized a Company
for the extensive manufacture of
wooden goods.
LUCAs.-The Patriot says that one
Matthew Boyle a few days ago at
tempted to commit an outrage by
violence on Mrs. Branagan in Char
iton, but she frustrated his designs,
and informed her husband. Bowie
sloped, but Branagan went for him,
caught him, knocked him down. and
gave him a good thrashing. More
over Boyle Was fined SIS, and ''jugged"
for wilile.-It appears that the
proposed Fire Company in Charlton
was not organized after all
WARREN.-The Lcudcr chronicles
a case of shooting. Joseph Malone shot
a young man named Hopper, one shot
penetrating his side and the other his
lNtEuIt Hol Sidlti. Ndust,
old grudge aud a quarrel.
JAsPER.-The Republican ANNOUNCE
es the formation of new Brass Band
of IL members at Newton.-The Free
Press reports the lively continuation
of work on the |. NJ d y. i. Railroad
grading on Skunk River bottoms.
Quite "A little town has sprung up Oh
the north side OF the river.-The Iaer
gives the following literal copy OF a
notice lately found posted up IN JAS
per County that the school
master is abroad Augest the I'D II
to one Droun uIdire she Is 3 years OIL
age she is at the residents OF } { mont
gouIery witch 1 have taken up She is
IA handles high OH the prairie CITY and
newton Road '-Ihe Record reports
Mr.. *. W. Chaplin Of Monroe as can-
dIdute for Asst L. NJ. 10 the House vi
Representative.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-11-23
G. q f NJ
: q . q q q q 6
CORN WANTED
at the Voter Office,
20 Cents per Eushel.

In view Of the fact that Money is so
exceedingly scarce and Corn so plenty,
we have just concluded arrangements
which enable US to offer to take good
Corn at 20 Cts. per Bushel, delivered
in Knoxville, on Subscriptions to the
Yofcr. and on our old Accounts, IN
large or small amounts.
FARMERS, now is your chance. YOU
cannot complain now that you cannot
afford to take your County Paper.
Winter is here, with its long evenings,
and YOU will want reading-mattef
more than at any other season. BRING
:, the corn. and subscribe for the
paper for six months or year. or iof
q longer time; you should also SUD
scribe for one or more copies 10 DE
sent away to friends. Several men IN
a neighborhood may club together ana
send in one or more loads of corn, with
q statement as to how it is to be APP
plied, and we will credit accordingly,
and send receipts as usual.
nSs- The regular Subscription price
of the Voter is 81 for a year; d Tor SIX
months, SO Cents for three months.
This proposition will stand good tiii
contrary notice is given.
SPERRY 4 BARKER.
Nov. 8, 1871.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-11-23
Treasury Department.

OFFICE OF COMPTROLLER
or THE CURRENCY.
WAsHINGToN,
sept. 1th, ssh
WHEREAS by satisfactory EVIL
w dence presented To the hhaef-
si-rIed il has been made TO appear lila1
the Knoxville National Bank, III the
cav oil Knoxville, in the County oi
Marion and State OF Iowa, has been
duly organized under and according
10 the requirements of the Act OF CON
oress entitled IAN Act to provide u
Rational Currency, secured by pledge
~ United states Bonds, and To provlde
for the circulation and redemption
thereof approved June 81, 1864, ana
in. complied with all the proVisiohs
of said Act required TO be compiler
with before commencing the buSihes9
OF banking under said Act, -
Now 1HEkEFokE, L, Hllaba ~
HuIburd, Comptroller OF the Currency,
do hereby certify that the hnoxVlile
National Bank, in the CIty OF hhoA
vile. in the County OF Marion anu
State of Iowa, is authorized 10 com
mence the business OF banking uhuef
the Act aforesaid. ;.,ss
In TESTIMONY WHEREOF, witness
INV hand and seal Of ONCE, Ibis IN
day of september, 1871.
HILAHD Il. HULBURD,
Comptroller Of Currency.
mo. 1911 soo'
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-11-23

CENTRAL l. UNIVERSITY This lnstl-
tuition Is now in successful operation,
under Il Full Corps oil Experienced
Teachers. Special attention Is gwen
to NJ usIc, the preparation OF Teachers,
Mercantile Education, housekeeping,
&c Board with rooms, fuel ana lIghls,
furnished at SO per week.
For particulars, or Catalogue
addres g acknowledgment, at Pella, Iowa.
Iytf Rev. Il. a. DUNN, PreSt.