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CAROLINA

THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
Il CHARLESTON COUNTY.-Ce' t1cate OF Lin.
tied Pul tnership between BUCKLEY T. BENTON,
CHARLES CNDERWOOD OF the Town and Coun.
ty Of Tolland State ul Connecticut, AMI EVER.
E. BEDFORD, Of the City Of Charleston, state
Aforesaid.
dersigned have, by virtue OF an act OF the General
Assembly OF the State Aforesaid, emitted IAN Act
to authorize the formation ol Limited Partner
ships" raSscd In The year OF our Lord, one lnou
sand eight hurdted aud shity-Seren, and an.
other at entitled "An Act to extend the dura.
ton Of an ''Act authorizing the formation OF Linn
tied Partnerships" passed IN the year or our
ae he ana
ed, passed December 2Oth, l66o formed a Limited
Partner hip as 70 lows:
First. The name or firm under which such
partnership shall ue conducted is EfERi T.
BEDFORD.
second. The general nature OF tht business in.
tended 10 te transacted Is that OF the Grocery Bn
siness. both retail and wholesale, IN the said CITY
OF Charleston.
Third. BUCKLEY T. BENTON, OF the CITY Of
Brooklyn, stale OF New York. and CHARLES IN
DERWOUD OF the Town and County OF ioilaua,
State o. Connecticut. are the sp: cial Partners
ton, State aforesaid, Is the General Partner.
Fourth. BUCKLEY T. BENTON, special Part
ner, has contributed seven thousand dollars
(s7o00J and CHARLES UNDERWOOD, me olher
SpeCld fdItutr, nds ContlluuVeu oloo oefSn sS
saud dollars (s70oo| TO the common stock OF the
Partnership
Fifth. The seid Partnership commences on the
first day OF November, eighteen hundred and
seventy one, and will terminate on the drst ay
OF November, eighteen hundred and seventy-hVe
Dated this 18th day OF October. A. D., 1871.
(Signed) B T. BENTON, IL. S..
CHARLES UNDERWOOD, IL. 8.
EVERT E. BEDFORD. l.. g..
Witnesse::
(Signed) G. W. RoDERIcK,
THOMAS +. PEARSALL.
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Gostetter's 6 Bitters.

M- ARREST DECA Y.-WHEN A
plant or tree begins to decay It must needs die
1t cannot be revitalizsd. But It is not 30 with
human beings. human ruin can be repaired,
trenpthened, restored, though brown leaf OF
withered blade OF grass can never be made green
AGAIN. In the autumn OF life, or even In lib WIN
ter. when nature seemsto be giving way under
the pressure OF years, 1t Is still possible TO retard
the progress Of decay, and 10 lend TO age more
than its wopted vigor. AS means OF promoting
this object. HosTETTER'S STOMACH BlTTERS
ia unuuestlonably the most potent OF all restora.
tiyes. 1t viii not make the old young, but IL WILL
nreyent, lessen, or sooth the lnarmities which are
the usual accompaniments OF the decline OF lie.
For debility and lack Of nervous power, from
whatever cause arising, 1t is the medicine that OF
OF ALL others before the world, best deserves the
name OF q specific. In purity, In inVigoratlbg 9
nroperties, in its adaptation 10 weak stomachs
and feeble organizations, 1t has no competitor
among the tonics Of the pharmacopela, nor
among the proprietary remedies. Besides lis
streng,nening principle, 1t possesses Alternative
and reculative properties OF the highest ORDER.
and AZ an anti. bilious medicine is far preferable
to any of the preparations containing mercury.
Time has shown that for physical decay, nervous
debility, dyspepsia, bilious disorders, and inter-
mittent fever, HOSTETTER'5 BlTTERS Is
remeds without rival This is the season Of the
fall OF the leaf let it remad the old, Inc leeoie'
the sickly, to invigorate and regulate their sys'
TENS with this great vegetable tonic and aEera'
,,ve povle-
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OHitial.
DROCL A N A T I o n

CITY HALL, MAYORS OFFICE,
CHARLESTON, 8. O., November 10, 1s7l.)
Whereas, the Honorable the City Council, IN
their meeting on the 11th instant, resolved "That
the Mayor be requested to Issue his Proclamation,
announcing DAY OF PRAYER AND THANKS.
GIVING to the Glver Of all good gifts for His
mercies and bounteous favors so literally mani.
tested during the past year."
Now, therefore, respectfully call on the ReVer'
end the Clergy OF all denominations TO open their
respective Houses OF worship on THURSDAY, 2ad
inst for special and earnest Thanksgiving to God
our common Lord and Father, that he has been
graclouay pleased to abridSe our distress and In
dicate Q bright prospect for the future. And
invite and aectonately request our people, OF all
classes and conditions, to numerousy attend the
religious exercises on this occasion, for the cake
Of the blessings that kind Providence has vouch'
sared rs, and for the hope that smiles upon our
honest endeavors.
witness my hand and the seal OF the city on the
[Ls.l day and year above mentioned.
JOHN A. WAGNER, Mayor.
". W. s1NoYs, Clerk Of Council.
novl8.smth3
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and valuable accession to the ranks Of the
South Carolina brotherhood of the quill, and
the rascaly Ring in Columbia will be sure 10
meet in him vigorous. untiring and every
way formidable foe.
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Colonel j. p. Tho mas.

The Columbia Phgni1 has been enlarged,
and announces hat Colonel J. p. Thomas will
henceforih have entire charge OF its editorial
columns. Colonel lhoma: Will bc u welcome
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Hsmopals.

HAVING REMOVED Ny PLACE OF
III business to SMITH STREET, near Went.
worth street, am low ready TO attend to all
orders for the Repairs Of Furniture and Sewing
Machines. have also some fine Sewing Machines
noy2 J.L. LUNSFORD.
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FOR FOUR EVENINGS

FOR FOUR EVENINGS ONLY,
AONDAY 7, TUESDA 7, WEDNESDAY and THURS.
DAP, November 20, II, 70, %.
First appearance Of the highly popular Comedi::
dian, Mimic and Vocalist, and great original
Captain Jnks." Mr. WILLIAM HORACE LIN.
RARD, Miss ALICE DUNAING (LINGARD,l and
their splendid Company OF Comedy and opera
and in New York, forming one Of the most COM
plete combinations now before the public.
MONDAY EVENING, November goth,
The performance will commence at 8 precisely
with the fine old English Comedy, IN TWO Acts
entitled,
Miss Mary Mortimer, with Song.
Miss ALICE DGNN1NG (LINGARDl
Mrs. Colonel PontifeX. Miss BLANCH CATION
Lieutenant Kingston. MI iaIM EKANh = E1ANS MS
Admiral Kingston. 100000. MI JOHN AAIhEWS
Dennis Magrath. MI y. +. DUNNING
Thomas Short. MT. ". UUNCA\
NB.-The above Comedy was played by the
Lpgards 2is nights last season.
The New York Herald, April 18th, says: naval
Engagements is one OF the very best Comedles We
have seen, and played by the Lingards in splendid
AFTER which Mr.. Wm. Horace Lingard will give
his celebrated Sketches. including representa-
tion OF the late r. E. LEE.
To conclude with the new Comical Comedietta,
MARRIAGE AT ANY PRICE
Kate, afterwards disguls.ed as map, ,,,n
'' AVN Miss ALICE DUNNING tLINGARD)
And Company.
Doors open at 7.15. Carriages may oe o1oelsa as !
Reset we'd Seats On sale al Box once daily. Prices
as usual. =. =. htUuEn n
novlS-2 buslnees !aanaeel.
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In retiring from the firm OF SMITH & CHAPEAU,
recommend T. T. CHAPEAU TO my frieRds aao
4 rmer patrons. GEORGE II. SMITH.
Charleston, November 49, 1871.
novlS smW3
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Qpuartnershlrs ano Dissolntions

NOTICE. THE COPARTNERSHIP
IN heretofore existing between The under.
sigued under the hrm Of SMITH CHAPEAU,
was dissolved on the lst OF November by mutual
consent T. T. CHAPEAU i5 authorized to settle
the affairs Of the concern.
TT. CHAPEAU.
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T. T. CuAPEAU, will continue the MANUFAC
TURING OF RO,lN AND TURPENTIAE under the
name OF T. T. CHA EAU u co.
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1ailnring.
EALL AND WINTER CLOTHING,
FURNISHING GOODS, &C.,
FOR
MEMS, YOUTHS AND BOYS,
CoNBIBTINa OF:

CONblbTlN6 VI
BUSINESS AND DRESS SUITS.
And large assortment Of FINE CLOTH WALK.
ING COATS, OF all Colors, Black Single ana
Double Breasted Frock Goats, Star shirts, Under-
wear Goods, &C., English and Domestic Hal
Hose, Alexandre's, Imperial, and CourVoisler'S
Kid. Silk, Thread, Buckskin, Dogskin, Cashmere
and Cloth Gloves Linen and Paper Collars, Neck.
| ties. Crayars, Handkerchiefs, Suspenders en-
breas, &C., OF the latest style.
And a very ls-ge and ine selected stocEt OF
BROADCL OTHS, Doeskin, Beaver, Trtcot, uNgo-
nal COATING AND CASSIMEkES.
And very handsome variety OF the latest style
PANTS AND VEST PATTERNS.
Which We offer to sell by piece. yard or pattern,
or make up into Garments, oy measure, III tne
| latest style and at the shortest notice.
SILK and Alpaca Umbrellas-the largest assofs'
| ment. -. .,..o,,
care, and prices marked very low, ID pam ng'
ures Being confident that we can oner lnducs.
ments unequalled by any other house, we sonCI'
BUYERS In our line to give Us call eetoSe puI-
| chasing elsewhere All orders Will receive QUIZ
| prompt and very careful attention.
| The TAILORING DEPARTMENT ls under t9e
| supervision OF Mr.. WINTERER, VINO mas atea1y
proved himself first class Cutter; ana the puoao
win bear in mind that our Clothing mas Deeh
MANUFACTURED by ourselves during the auu sam' =,
mer months, and can therefore recommena ~ ~
Al regards at, wear and workmanship, a1d PRICES
exceedingly low to salt the times.
MENKE q MULLEN,
Ne. 325 King street.
| oc.1a-smos Opposite Society street.
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JITANTED, A PRACTICAL PRINTER
w and Comrostor; to take charge OF a
G untry Newspaper published weekly. one wen
est IN The paper by addressing Horny News.
Conwaybo 5. c. None need apply unle.s they
ccme fully recommended, for competency and OF
good moral character nova
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EURCHGOTT, BENEDICT & CO.,
No. 24i KING STREET.
CARPETS! CARPETS CARPETS!

1oo pieces Ingram and and Ply CAR. MIN =,
PETS, "ln %
so pieces Tapestry Brussee, sola
20 pieces Body Brussels, Cneap.
Rugs, Mats OIL Cloth,
Samples given, and Goods delivered Tree oi
charge 10 any part OF the State.
No trouble to show Goots.
Merchants, Milliners aud Tailors Will do wen oy
examining and pricing our Goods before ORDER
ing from Northern markets or buying elsewhere.
Buying OF importing and manufacturing houses
only, we are enabled 10 sell as cheap as any JOo
tlug House North, and we most cordially invite
ali TO convince themselves OF the fact.
FURCHGOTr, BENEDICT & CO.,
No. q! eng street Charleston, S. c.
No % White street. New York,
noy2o No. Bay street, jackson vile, Fla.
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At PRIVATE SALE, MARL BLUFF
II PLANTATION, on Rocky Creek Swamp,
Urangeburg District, South carolina, 10 miles
from BIackvtlle, on South Carolina Railroad, An.
gusta Branch, and IS miles from Orangeborg
Courthouse, on Columbia Branch Road. Charles.
ton and Augusta and Charleston and Columbia
which is cleared and under good fences; about 30
acres more cleared, but not under ience-all OF
which is nrst.clsss Cotton and Corn Lands; the
balance ts rrst. class Timber Land.
A nrst.class Circular Saw Mill (water,) IN order
fer Immediate csc, on 8 constant stream. Lum.
Der to hand, and can be RATED to Charleston
from the Mil. Also, Q good Grist Mill. Has q
comfortable house with Blk t6) rooms, outoulld'
lngs all in good conditGn, stables, barn, &C., SIX
(6j framed negro houses In good order. 1t a.so
has Mari Bed on 1t which makes 1t very adVan
tageous to agricultural purposes for making ma
nnres, &c. The best Of titles can be given. ANY
Information either In writing or In person can be
had By application TO Dr. b. BAER. No. l3l Meet
ing street. Charleston, 5. G. 1unlo
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TEACHER WANTED, TO TAKE
i charge OF the Bennettsvllle Female Academy
for The ensuing year. None need apply without
furnishing satisfactory credentials In PROOF OF
predict. ncy In the literary branches usual
taught 10 our Female Academies and High
Schools and also IN Music. The choice OF q
Teacher will be ma eby the Boar' OF Trustees on
the ~ h Of Decemre7 next. Any inloi nation de'
sired concerning the School, the terms Of tuition,
length OF sessions &C.. will be cheerfully furnish
ell uy the undersigned, TO whom all aEpneanIs
Will address tieir communications; J. d. aOD'
son, President Board Of Trustees, Bennettsviile,
S. T.. novl3-m4
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BOARDING. "A FEW GENTLEMEE
Id can be accommodated with good boari
AID pleasant rooms, on moderate terms. by ap.
Plying at No. II Wentworth street. DAY BoAkD.
ING aS0 furnished. m2yl6
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COTTON GINNING ESTABLISHMENT.

COTTON GINNING ESTABLISHMENT.
FOR SALE,
THE GINS AND MACHINERY used by us the
past season for ginning Sea Island and Up
land Cottons, consisting Of:
MCCARTHY GINS
! Gullett Gin (46 Saws)
Cotton Whippers
large Asserting Tables
Kings, Pestles, Ac, for packing Sea Island
Cottcn.)
The above are ali in perfect order, and will be
sold at q reasonable figure. For information as 10
terms, &C., apply to R0BT. g. CHlSOLM,
At Chisholm's Mills, west end Of Tradd street,
Or HENRY L. CHIS0LM,
july25-s Adger's Wharf.
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Dants.

WTANTED TWO GOOD WHITE CHAM
w BERMAIDS, to 60 10 Aiken, S. Q. Apply
at charleston Hotel. nOVZu-Z
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BOARDING.

II ARGE AND PLEASANT ROOMS MAY
IL be had, with or without board, at No. 2oa
Meeting street, corner OF Society. noV2O-6'
DOARDING.-GOOD BOARD, WITH
ID PLEASANT ROOMS, can be had by apply
lug at No. 10 Wentworth street. Day Boarders
also accommodated. noVl'-6F
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Drp GOODS, or

Drp GOODS. Or
FURoHGoTT, BENEDICT q CO.,
No. "a KING STREET,
DRESS -DEPARTMENT.
cases Of Plain, Striped and Brocade DE.
LANES, all colore, only 20 cents.
/ case Mohair Goods, Is cents.
case Henrietta Plaids, IS cents.
! case Colored Alpaca, 26 cents.
80 rolls Irish sn popn al snsas 90 asn,s
A @ fulI line I q MoURNiSG aooDs, consisting OF
Alpacas, Merinos, Empress Cloth,
Henrietta Cloth, Bombazlnes,
Black silks, Grape Cloth, &C.,
nov2o At reduced prices.
EURCHGoTT, BENEDICT & CO.,
No. 2a KING STREET.
CLOTH DEP PARTM ENT.
The best selection Of French, German and Eng.
lisn BROAD DSLOrHs, al shades.
Doeskins,
Oasslmeres,
Beavers.
Astfachan Cloth, ,
TURCHGoTT, BENEDICT d CO.,
No. "a. KING STREET.
DoMEsTIC PARTME ENT
/ case Good 1o4 sHEETINa, bleached, 40 cents.
l case 81 Sheeting. IS cents.
2 cases PillowcasDg, best quality, 20 cents.
2 cases ~ Longcloth. 12k cents.
Iuil line OF TOWELS, Napkins, Table Damasks,
Table Covers, Crash, very cheap. noy20
EURCHGoTT, BENEDICT & CO.,
No. IA KNa STREET.
SHAWL AND CLOAK DEPARTMENT.
l case Gents pouole) TRAVELLING sHAwLs,
The latest fashions OF Single and Double shawls,
at very low figures.
Cosks and Jackets, latest styles, in large variety
Nubias, Hoods, Breakfast Shswls, al at REDUCED
prices. Ao7z0
EURCHGoTT, BENEDICT & CO.,
NO. IA KING STREET.
ILLINERY PARTA E N T,
EMBRACING
SASH RIBBON, Velvet Ribbons, Trimming RID.
bons, Scarfs, Neckties, Bows, &C., OF the Latest
styles imported.
LADIES' Hate, Artificial Flowers, Plumes and
Feathers, in great variety.
HOSIERY AND NOTIONS. a full line. nov2o
EURCHGOTT, BENEDICT 4 CO.,
No. 244 KING STREET.
FURS! FU r s F q
100 sets (Cspe and MufIj s3-worth sS.
300 sets iCape and MufI) from So to $S5.
10 real As.rachan White Jackets.
All warranted TO be perfect. nOV2O
EURCHGoTT, BENEDICT & CO.,
No. 24I KING STREET.
CARPETS CARPETS! CARPETS!
100 pieces Ingram and and Ply CAR ~
PETS, WIN "
so pieces Tapestry Brusse.s, sold
20 pieces Body Brussels, Cneap
Rugs, Mats, OIL Cloth,
Samples given, and Goods delivered free
charge 10 any part OF the State.
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VTTANTED, A COMPETENT WAITING
w MAN. Also, q Sesmstress and Cnamoer'
maid. Apply at No. % George street.
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VTTANTED, BY A THOROUGHLY COM
w PETtNT and steady young man Ia
Charlestonian, and single) situation IN any ca
pacry, VOL prefer 0tice work In q Commis.
Sion House, or general outdoor clerk, and would
not object 10 leave the city. Best OF references
furnished. Address Accountant, Key BOX NO. 10,
Charle,ton postGt,lce novS
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Amusements.

A CADEMY OF SIC.
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VXTANTED, BY A THOROUGHLY COM.
w PETENT, steady and trustworthy colored
man, q situation, either as coachman, groom OF
Porter. Has had experience and can furnish the
Tcry best recommendations. A note addressed IT,
'.Cuachmann at the o1tce Of The NEWS Will
secure prompt attention. july29
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FURS! RS! FUR 8!
100 sets (Cspe and Muffl s3-worth sS.
300 sets iCape and Muf) from So to SIS.
10 real As.rachau White Jackets.
All warranted TO be perfect. nOVZO
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WTANTED, BY A YOUNG MAN, A
w native O. Florida, situation as saIesmat
or clerk in a house In Charleston. He Is well and
favorably known throughout East Florida, anc
can furnish satisfactory testimonials as 10 char
acter and qualincatons. Address J. S. j.. NBwr
office julJl
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NRS. P. J. BARBOT,
TEACHER OF PIANO AND ORGAN.

Pupils taught at their own residences or at her
residence, corner o; Smith and Montague streets.
noyQ
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A GENTS WANTED FOR TIE UNI
n VERsaL TWINE AND THREAD CUTTER;
saves time, twine thread. fingers and teeth. Some.
thing every body wants. Samples mailed on re-
celpI Of 25 cents. Address GEORGE DAVIS, NO.
5S9 Broadway, New York. oct39-Smos
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WTANTED, A SMALL HOUSE, OF a
w SUITE OF ROOMS, In the central part OF
the city, ON or very near the City Railroad Ad'
dress n. B. NKKi Once. nOV2O-o
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ITO RENT, TWO LARGE ROOMS, WITH
Il large Piazza. Apply st Ne. .62 ST. Philip
street, below Calhoun. nov20-ls
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VTTANTED THE PUBLIC TO KNOW
w that the largest. cheapest and bsst Stock
OF wholesale or Retail this sde the Potomac, ts at
AROB ER,s BAZAAR, povl7-fmwSs
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uTANTED LADIES TO SAVE MONEY
w BY purchasing Hats, In every style and
guilty. pIice so cents, now on view. ARuHERS
HAZAAR noyI7-fmw8
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ILLINERY PART n e N T,
EMBRACING
SASH RIBBON, Velvet Ribbons, Trimming RIB.
bons, Scarfs, Neckties, Bows, &C., OF the latest
styles imported.
Ladies' Hats, Artificial Flowers, Plumes and
Feathers, in great variety.
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90 Rent.

ITO RENT, THE HOUSE AND STORE
No. Is King street. with all necessary nx
lures Apply AT No 81 King street. pov2o-i~
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1871-05-12
4 TOHrhiHg EHciicni.

Some years AGO we visited Portsmouth,
\. ii To attend mass meeting of th,
WashingtonianS As We were passing
along one ol the principal streets, our at
tenlion was attracted by the noise oi :,
bell. succeeded by the strntonian tones
of the sturdy crirr, who was announcing
the meeting. As he approached nearer
we SAID to him:
"Frlcnd! | hope you are personally
interested in the object about which you
are making 50 much noise for the benefit
of others"
"Ah." said he, Il am glad you men
toned it. want TO tell yJu about it !,
| am ashamed to tell you | WAS an awful
drunkard. I'll tell you what turned me
round. WAS terribly dry, one murning
and wanted some rum; handed my
youngest boy, only six years old, some
coppcrs and Il .::u@, ana told him to 90
and get me Il pint of rum. 1t was Il
real cold morning ,and Willic's trowsers
were thin and RACED, and he Lad no
great cat nor mittcns. Willie didn't
want 10 20 but sculled him, and hc
started Il lew steps, and then stopped and
said:
"Fathcr, | wish you would give me a
cent to buy Il stick of candy" The little
fellow bc.an 10 cry, and stammcrcd ont,
"Father, You never give me any mon
ey to buy candy. Tommy Jones Ghe
was the rumsriIcr's boy) has candy every
day, and he says | can't have any be
cause my fathers drunkard"
L felt as though lightning had struck
me, Good God :" said |, cha, it come
10 this ! Have been paying my money
to support the rumsrllcr and his wife in
luxury, while my own little boy could
not have a single cent for candy, les,
am Il drumkard but old Jones chill
dren won't sncrr ut Willie and me any
more.
| called my boy back, and took the
JUG and the money. Here are the cop
pers said he, taking them from his pock-
et-tive of them; will keep them a.
long n | live, and when | die, leave
them aS sacred LEGACY to my children.
| have cot sin. and Il good wife be.idc-
You don't look upon Il drunllard now
Thank God, | am saved, and my home
i happy | will do what | can To save
others Slrn@"r-that ju4 don't 90 to
Jones now, and my boys AS smart rs
his - Having told ne about it," lac
again rang his bell and walked away
pr"clainin@ Il, before, the invitation TO
attend the "reat convention. The name
Of the noble man has passed from mem
ory; but his history is fresh in our
minds, and i given very nearly in hi-
own words
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''HiU IoH RocL sic, FaIhci -

T:N REV. {. W. WALLACE, Il j., NAN.
CHESTER, y. H.
''My htIlc boy is dead" said y friend,
as we met upon the street ''We have
just been to bury him" Then, with
tender words which come - readily from
the tond fathers bleeding heart, he went
on 10 speak Of his darling boy, his oi,ru-
ir% mind and atiectiona!c heart, his las.
painful sickness, the closing scene, amd
the vacancy Of home now he is zone
''But," lie added, and as he spoke, his
face lighted up with true Submissive
peace, che taught me one lesson before
he died.
"And what was that" inquired.
He replied, Gas my boy crew very sick,
the medicine was exceedingly disa"rcel-
bic 10 him, 80 much 50 that he refused
to take it. But told him he must.
The DIR. had So ordered and he must
Then lifting his eyes TO mine, hc said,
'Ii drink it, will you rock NE, father,
and sin" to me " Yes, yes, my good
boy; take it and will With that
assurance, summonin@ all his Tagging
powers, he drank the bitter drau@ht.
Then laying his burning check On mine,
he said, Now father, rocI; me, sing to
me-"
"Ike lesson my dying boy TAUGHT me
is this: when my Heavenly Father min
gIe7 Il bitter cup, and pressing it to my
lips, says, Drink it., will obey. Then
will lie rock me i'll Ills stron" arms of
love, and sing 10 me the words of Ills
precious promises. O, how sweet !''
Afflicted one, is it not Il truth, a great
and blessed truth, declared i'll the Word
OF God AMI confirmed by Christan cxpc-
ricnce, that Like as 4 father pteIh his
children, SO the Lord piticth them that
fear Him ~ And when the humble dis
ciple can follow the Master into the souls
Gethscmanc, and there repeat lis words,
go my Father, if this cup may not pass
from me except | drink it, Thy will be
done" then will He rock linn in the ten
der arms of His love and sin" To him
words of promise sweeter than ever tell
on angels rar.-CoHyrfyttin,tirt