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strange, ay, things to wonder at. things, as
Bunyan says, ''to make them stable" Let
us think, for by so doing we enlarge and
discipline our minds" While the strong
mighty wind sweeps, to and fro. the trees,
let us go back, and view, with our minds
eye, that rock Hofeb in which God sheltered
Elijah while the whirlwind passed by; the
same God who directed the whirlwind to
sweep by Horeb before astonished Elijah,
directs every wind that blows for,
God moves In a mysterious way
His wonders to perform,
He plants bis footsteps 10 the sea
And rides upon the storm"
The Lord hath his way in the whirl.
wind, and the storm and the clouds are the
dust Of his feet"
Our Savior's first miracle was wrought
at the marriage feast, in Cana Of Gallilee,
where be made the water wine; and II vas
the best wine they had, as the Governor Of
the feast testified, thou hast kept the good
vine until now" No doubt all the people
marvelled greatly this was something they
were unaccustomed to; this was exercise
of power divine. Had the wine been pro.
dueed in the ordinary slow process frst
the grapes grown, then the juice pressed
out and fermented, they would have said
twas natural consequences. But is it not
as much the exercise of power divine to
produce result by a slow process as in
simultaneously Certainly; the miracle is
just as much miracle when wrought by
slow process as by fast one. We have
spoken Of the miracles in nature, now a few
words about the miracles in grace, and we
have done. Some say these are not the
days of mitscles. True, in one sense they
are not; bu. is it not always miracle when
dead, sepultured sinner Is brought to life
by the quickening voice Of the spirit2 For,
the dead shall hear the voice of the Son
Of God, and they that hear shall liye.n
When the leper, WIN went about crying,
Unclean Uncleanl was cleansed by the
touch of the Savior, was it not esteemed q
miracle? And are we not all, by nature,
filthy lepers9 The analogy is appropriate.
and we are miracles Of grace, humbled at
the foot Of the cross. "The grace Of God
which bringeth salvation hath appeared to
all men," The Gospel is preached, the
plan of salvation is laid open. We must
not expect miraculous and extraordinary
events to occur to awaken the sinner from
the lethargy which has seized him. Enough
that he hears the sound Of the Gospel Of
peace, which sound the spirit only can apply
to his hardened heart with life giving power,
You remember what Dives said to Abra.
ham Send Lazarus to my father's house,
for | have five brethren that he may tes-
tify to them that they come not to this place
Of torment" Listen to Abraham's reply
They have Moses and the prophets, let
them hear them" Bet Dives continues,
Father Abraham, yet think if one rose
from the dead they would repsnt." "No,''
says Abraham, elf they hear not Moses and
the Prophets neither viii they be persuade
though one rose from the dead.i
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-03-09

At a recent meeting Of the farmers of
New Hampshire, under the auspices Of
the State Agricultural Society, a discus
sion Of the question Of the hoof and
mouth disease in cattle took place.
Prof. Law, Of Cornell University, said
that no injurioos results followed the
use Of beef diseased from this complaint
Il is well Known that European armies
were fed on il, with no serious results.
Mr.. Gould differed on this point, aud
said that the reports from those armies
showed that the characteristics of this
disease are noticeable among tho mala-
dies. The disease has caiaed ! foot.
hold in New Hampshire, and il more
general in ths State than il had been
commonly supposed Il is thoaght thas
i mist spread unless held ia check in
MassacAuse A conmittee vas ap.
pointed 70 recommend some aetioa "a
The Governor 70 prevent the sprsad 81
the disease.
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been watching for papa and he comes to
the door aud Is clasped in strong, manly
arms, and swung up into the air amid
shouts Of laughter on bis part. 1t must be
nice to have such dear little boy to buy
oranges fori but console myself that Dodo
never stamps and shrieks like naughty little
boys will do, when I particularly wish her
to do anything.
1t is growing dusky outside. and now
willwatch the most pleasing Of all the scenes
from my window.
Dear old nplighterl If were alittle
child instead Of the demure old lady that I
really am. | would come right down and
nestle by the lRdder, on which you climb
to light the lamps. | know he would be
ever so good to me, second "Uncle
True" believe he knows me slmost as
well as do him, for have sat here so long
in the evenings when he comes along the
square to light the lamps, that he looks up
at my window sometimes and smiles a
queer sort of smile, as if to say, "Ahl
madam, we are both here again." The
twinkling light shoots out suddenly d
makes the strangest shadows on the wall
And leave my window and draw down
the blind lest some one should be peeping
in at me.
The afternoon has worn away, and how
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The barn ward must necessarily be
regulated BY the character Of the land
on which. largely for other cous;dera.
tions. il has been found uecessary 10
locate the buildings. vet il should have
its weight in determining tho location.
Whom cattle are kept at pasture, ut
least during the day time 10 summer. il
should be a very good reason shat in.
duces farmer to SO place barn that
he cannot have the yard vu the war,nest
and suniest side OF Il. Ordinarily the
coldest winds Of winter blow FROM the
north and northwest. while the warmth
of the morning sun 10 winter falls best
into hooks where the lookout is toward
the southeast. Therefore southeast
exposure is usually the best. If there
are to be several buildings, they should
be so arranged as 10 shelter the ward
from the north and west Shelter from,
the cast is not so important, but if it
can be conveniently procured il has n
certain advantage If so .rranoed as ~
allow the early mornings sun to fall in
the yard. A close fence. six or seven
feet high, would be better than a hiyh
building. When shed il to be used.
it is good plal to build the barn on
the north side, and the shed on the
west side Of the yard.
The barn yard ought always 70 have
sufiieie slope for surface drainage. but
the wash should be collected in \ pit or
deep hole at one side. aud into this
straw, leaves and muck NAV be thrown
to absorb the liauids reaching IL. If
cattle arc to be fed ia the yard and are
expected to make manure of a large
quantity Of corn fodder aud straw. il i
very we'll to have nearly level yard.
with slight depression in the centre
aud to give them dry footing by a pro'
fuse feeding ofthese materials, of which
they will consume the best parts. tramp
ing the refuse under foot. Such an accu.
mutation properly deposited during the
summer will make excellent manure for
autumn use.
No farmer, however. who has once
learned the feeding value of both corn
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Original gaetra.
For the Democratic Adeocof..
Lines 10 "Mignon.n
Br srRArBxoRK.

InconstantI When to feel
That thou hast luved, will love me to the las t,
is JOY enough to steal
All fear from lire--the future and the past.
Ineonstantl When to sleep
And dream that thou art near me, Is to learn
SO much Of heaven I weep
Because the earth and morhing must return.
1nconstanti Ahi too true,
Torn from the rightful shelter Of thy breast,
Ny tired heart futters through
The cbangeful world, a bird without a nest.
Ineonstant to the crowd
Through which pass, as to the skies above
The 6ckle summer cloud,
But not to thee-oh not to thee, dear love |
| may be false to all
On earth beside. and every tender tie
Which seems to hold in thrall
This weary life, may be lie;
But, true as Gods own truth
Ny steadfast heart turns backward evermore.
Te that sweet time of youth
Whose golden tide beats such a barren shore.
Inconstantl Not my own,
The hand which builds this wall between our
lives;
On whose cold shadow. grown
To perfect shape, the form of love survives.
Then Nignon, still believe
My heart Is true, as in the days gone by
Ineonstancy would sadly grieve
Ny love, that still for thy dear form doth
sighl
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-03-09

CHEAP SILKs.--So many importers
were "stuck" with large stocks Of cheap
silks, the articles are now drug. The
prices Of these range in New York
from one dollar to one dollar and half
per yard, and Japanese silks from sew
enty five cents to one dollar aud half
per yard, light French striped prints at
forty Eve cents per yard, English striped
at twenty fvccents yer yard. and very
pretty new wide American striped prints
at fifteen cents per yard. Fine black
French cashmere for costumes can be
purchased at two dollars per yard.
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WESTMINSTER, MD, THURSDAY MORNING. MARCH g. 1871.

barrier. Then he drew from his pocket
his cigar case aud mat ,hes, and lighting
one Of the latter looked eigerly arouu
the room in the Pickering light. That
glance told him that there was an i'm
mense fireplace Mt the side Of the hut,
aud divine light streamed into his
soul at the sight.
As his horses had dragged the cutter
to the house, the runner had grated
over the top rail of fence, aud the
unseen post had nearly upset the light
cutter.
The ewhite fingered, fair faced Eogli h.
man worked witlla power that was like
fury and when at last ruddy blaze
flew up the broad chimney, tears of joy
actually started from his eyes.
Exhausted, happy, he knelt Mt the
feet of Alice ard hid his face in her
hands. With that reviviug warmth
came little of strength to her weary
soul She leaned forward, smile upon
her lips aud in her eyes, and murmur.
ed;
at was Heaven itself who sent you
here, Russell" +"
Two hours later gray dawn was
struggling through the clouds broad
strip Of blue encircled the west the
wind moaned in lower tones. The old
hut was golden with the wood fire; it
threw its radiance over the two horses
that had been led in, aud stood mild
and grateful in corner, their eyes
staring ut the fire.
Renovated, though weak, with hap
piness beyond words, warm in heart.
Alice Malcolm greeted her wedding day.
She had told her story to Russell-the
story Of her desertion in the snow. As
the storm had come on more furiously,
her driver, whom she believed trust
worthy, announced his intention of re
turning. She had discovered that he
was iu semiiutoxicatcd state; but she
refused to return, and he would not 90
a step further, aud had cut the traces.
and, mounting one of the horses, left
her to her fate
She did not know when she spoke
that miles back, within few miles Of
the city, he lay frozen to death, the
eddying snow drifting over his body.
He had found fate which his mistress
had escaped.
Backward. through vista Of happy
years, locked Russell and his wife to
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-03-09

Farmers necessarily live at considera-
bic distances fran each other, and in
consequence Of this aud their habits Of
steady labor, comic themselves too much
to their own fields and firesides. They
aud their families need recreation, need
pleasures, need something to counteract
the effect OF the constant labor Ia which
sthey are engaged. The mechanic ia
the village or city has his mind FIRE.
quentiy drawn away from bis work by
that which is going on around him, but
the farmer, being differently situated
6nds nothing TO break up the monOtony,
unless he seeks for it elsewhere. It is
quite probable that more work would be
accomplished, aud better tone Of feel
ing be experienced, to say nothing Of
the more cheerful couutenance which
would be worn, il half day each wcek
we're given to social intercourse with fell
low farmers instead Of depoting six full
days each week to unremifting labor.
After day spent pleasantly away from
home, the labor is not so irksome
laborer is happier Allowing as much
was not accomplished BY giving little
time TO relaxation, it should be borne ia
mind that food and raiment for the fam
lily, forage for the stock, and money for
the bank, are not the ouly things worth
striving for. We need happiness as
" H. But If . portion Of this time BE-
given to wide-awake farmers club.
ideas will be gained, nrar,ioal kuowl.
edge acquired, which time will bring
about results far in excess Of those
which will be realized by the farmer
who does not improve these opportuai-
ties IN b. Farmer.
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Farmers, remember that good winter
butter cannot be made without feeding
your COWS on good sweet hay. corn meal
aud sugar beets, Or carrots. Sugar bee :
are best for cows, carrots fof horses.
Be sure to plant 40 acre or two Of both,
this spring. if YOU soaId have III horsss
and COWS, and save your irsin. Land
will produce more 10 roots than in grsia,
and you will save BY root culture, aud
at the same Time have better stock.
Butter Is 4 great absorbent and viii
take the flavor Of aayshipg psar Il,
therefore, don't lst snylhisg stay ahont
your dairy, pautry, or safe, where your
butter is, which can impart an uupleas.
adt favor to il.
Good butter oaaaot be made from
milk Of COWS fed on tnrnipa, " shey win
impart their favor to ,he milk aud also
to the butter.
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The Alligator.

We take the following fromau article
on "Florida" 10 Lippiacou's Magazine
The fea,ale alligator xill oct allow
the male to aqeroaeb her pest. lie has
a gluttonous habit of eating all the eggs,
thus necessitatisg her luyiag more,
waich she does not like 10 DO. So,
Whenever she catches him in that neigh.
borhood, she thrasbcs him on general
priuciples--he either has dGus mischief
or intends it; at any rate, he is med
ding 10 domestic matters, and deserves
snubbiug. A am told that il is really
amusing to see the big bully stick his
tail Letween his legs and sneak off. the
very image Of hen pccked husband
after one Of taese eonjugal seedlings.
He is aet by any meaus model hus-
baud aad although he takes his thrash
ing kindly, he reveages himself by
Watching till the eggs are really hatch
ed, and thea eats up as paay Of the
causes Of the family dispute as he can
catch Young alligatars don't like to
know their owa .athers.
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For &s Dsmoe,atie Adrsents.


Gan we behold Is miracle; but seen so duly,
all Is miracle 10 vain."-corper.
Cowper argues that just as much It's
miracle that the sun should perform its
regular courses, making the change from
day to night, from night to day just as
much tbs miracle that the san should roll
from east to west, as twas miracle when
the sun stood still on Gideon. The same
mighty power that caused it to stand still
causes it to move. Just us wonderfully is
that mighty power displayed in scenes which
daily greet our eyes, but we heed them not,
because, long repeated, they become famil
lar. 1t has become an habitual thing with
us-the change Of season; first the dark
and dismal, cold and clustering Winter
then the pleasant genial Spring time, first
tall trees, bare limbs and faded leaves, then
leaves fresh, and green, and bright, spark
ling in sunshine; / say so customary has
this change become that we cease to regard
it with wondering eyes, and yet it is
marvel Of omnipotence. Like the valley of
dry bones which Ezekiel saw, aud which
God raised up to be living men, and
breathed into their nostrils the breath of
life, SO God, out of dry and sapless roots,
can make trees to spring up fresh and beau.
tifal and clothed with pleasant foliage.
What cannot our God do2 Lo, all things
are possible with him. Fly
Nature, ia its various phases, is much to
be admired. Wonderful prospects com
mand our attention on every side but let
US oot conclude that nature is the author Of
ITSELF or comes by chance. No, no, INA.
ture is but name Tor an effect whose cause
is Goo" a'The Lord of all, himself
though all diffus'd, sustains, and is the life
Of all that lives" Oh, let us view God in
all his works He that spake creation into
being does constantly uphold the works Of
his own hands, does rule universal nature.
" Not fow'r but shows some touch, in
freckle, streak, or stain, of his unrivalrd
pencil. He inspires their balmy odors, and
imparts their hues, and bathes their eyes
with nectar, and includes,
In grains as countless as the seaside sands,
Tho forms with which he sprinkles all the
earth"
Cowper, speaking Of the freeman whom
the truth makes free, goes on to say:
"He looks abroad into the varied field Of nature,
And, though poor perhaps, compared
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-03-09

A remarkable story is told Of a lady
in New York who, her husband having
died abroad, gave orders for his body to
be embalmed and sent home, and in the
interim was married again. BY IN un- !
fortunate train Of circumstances the
mortal remains Of her dear departed ?
were brought BY az express wagon 10
her door at the very moment she was
receiving the congratulations Of her
friends on her second marriage.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-03-09

Movable or adjustable horse shoes
have become fixed fact, and company
in Chickopee, Mass, are engaged in
their manufacture. This shoe can be
taken off at night, or when the horse is
not at work, and put on again when
wanted, as easily as pair Of boots.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-03-09

II is curious fact that most Of The
musical composers have been childless
Handel, Haydn, Beethovec, Corelli
Pcrgolesa, Rossini, Spontini, Auber'
Wagner, and Schamann ore among the
instances.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-03-09

Some friend was demonstrating with
Clarke the actor about his profanity,
and quoted the scriptural injunction,
'sSwcar not at allp II don't" said
Clarke, Il only swear at those who
ofeud me-"
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Select gostry.
Fr.m ii. Rsss,ssr D.mosra. aud oaroaie,..
SEA AND SHORE.

BS rxonA .. Q. oHAsDLsR,
All, but the earth Is so dear, so dear,
And the sky Is all clouded DER,
The rustling of wind-torn leaves hear,
And my heart Is 50 chilled with bodink fear
For the ship so far from shore.
All, how the boughs complain, complain,
AZ the storm that sweeps them DER,
And each sounding cry dlls my heart wi III pain
While my thoughts 60 searching the stormy
For the ship SO far from shore"
So sad voice moaned in an autumn night
And a slender waiting form
Was outlined clear to q travellers sight
BY the tender tintings OF 6re-light,
Glaneing warmly into the storm.
And hand was heard on the gardon gate,
And a foot on the threshold stone,
And warning whisper came all too late,
1t addressed heart that would not wait.
Atany save loves dear tone.
Then came these words, with laugh at harm,
In the voice that sobbed before,
"Tbe cheer Is desrer becanse Of storm,
And the tempest tells of hearth-stone warm,
And winds brought the ship to shore"
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1t is vain to stick your finger in the
water, aud pulling il out, look for
hole; and equally vain to suppose that,
however large space you occupy the
world will miss you when you have
passed on.
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A school girls conuodrum is What
State is round on both ends and high
in the middle? Ohio.
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Where gold aud silver dwell in the
heart, faith, hope, and love are out of
doors. W t3if
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Mskxrno IN SlLENca, -s6t :
neru' clab 10 West CernunIl On =
faruser obeersed that "a IN - q "a
be allowed While milkiae - tsise -.
Hesaid that ~ hid dIse<e<|{1d desn
because ke would iaf>if6c III Mj|k;sr
BY saItipz, ~ 8 >k<es days tho il,
crease of nllk ~ pQxal % the usn's
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Avoid debt. He that pays down will
not be called upon to pay up.
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The best capital to begin life with
a capital wife.
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A woman's pride and q sailors guide
1.-THE ueedlo.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-06-06
PERSONAL.

Col. G. G.. Greene, the editor of The Boston
Post takes vacation in Europe during the Summer,
with his family.
Miss Nilsson proposes to spend some OF the
hot weeks at West Point and will be there during the
Presidents visit, this week
Mr.. James Anthony Froude, the historian,
has lust been relieved from holy ORDERS assumed in his
vouth at oxford. He awaited himself Of the Clergy
Disabilities ACT
Among those hieing this season to foreign
lands for summer rest vacation is Mr. Morris Phillips,
editor of The Home Journal who sails for Europe with
his wife on the oath inst
The MARQUIS of LOrne being virtually de-
barred from any political preferment at home the be-
lief is gaining ground in Scotland that he viii shortly
come to Canada to rule the New Dominion.
The hundredth anniversary of the birth OF
Robert T. owen was celebrated in London few weeks
ago-Mss Enestine L. Rose delivering the discourse on
his life and character from the pulpit OF southpiace
Chapel, Finsbury.
MOncure D. Conway writes that the Uni
yersty College London is much better as an institution
of learning than either oxford Cambridge and that 1t
is so regarded by the ablest Of England The heads
Britain receive their instruction and are oueu at tne
London University.
Of John Stuart Mill The London Times re-
Gently said 'Mr Mil born to excite hope and dis
appoint expectation He is always and always abor-
tive With never-faDng freshness and inexhaustible
eoodnature he resumes before each audience his old
N5sti0 AT the beginning OF all things, and maTc8es us
triumphantly up TO a dead wall" unhke me IhntS'
however he rarely butts his head against It, more than
once.
According to Washington gossip, the Meth
erlands Minister Mr. Mazel has been recalled and APP
pointed Minister to Sweden. NJ. de Belonet, French
ChdrOe d. TdireS will remain here during the summer
The Peruvian Minister NJ Fr6yre, will leave here about
the Goth proximo to visit the principal watering places
1t is understood NJ Bile formerly Danish Minister VINO
was recently recalled. has been appointed Governor OF
~ Thomas SelOr Roberts, the Spanish Minister ana
Ms wife will spend the Summer on Long Island Inc
Italian Minister Mr. COrti will rusticate in NewYork
State and visit various watering-places.