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The Book JIM WROTE ABOUT DOLLS
Some dolls, heads are made Of wood !; these are
called wooden dolls Wood comes from trees,
which are found in the country. Trees have
leaves also; they grow up, but dolls do not
grow. Some trees are pine, some apple, some
pineapple, and some murhoggany, hard
word to spell. These heads are very hard,
and you can pound them without hurting.
Some dolls heads are made of wax, and
are called wax.dols. The wax comes from a
little animal called the bee, that has wings.
Sometimes it is called the busy bee, because it
buzzes. The bee does not make the dolls
but the wax. 1t goes in straight line to a
flower, and pokes the honey out with its sting
Then you feel glad you are not the flower,
because the sting hurts-it does-that is the
way it makes the wax. But it is not good to
put these dolls in the sun or over furnace
Some dolls are made all over of India rub
ber, and you can fling them about any how.
They grow on tree, the Indian rubber does,
in India, where they make India rubber boots
1t is good kind to have, because you can
throw it about like ball. But then the face
is painted and may rub off-some noses do.
Then there's China dolls, made of what tea
sets are but they don't come from the China
where they make the fireworks, though they
do make the tea. These might smash, if
pounded with hammer. There's another
kind don't know about, that Elsie's made Of
1t don't matter any way. My aunt helped
me about spelling, except murhoggany-that
knew. l shall write another volume, telling
more about trees and bees, and why dolls
should take care of themselves.
This is enough for once.-S. Nicholas for
Nouember.
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ssTHE CRITICAL PERIOD.v

Life is made up Of periods. From birth
until we learn to talk, is the period of infan-
cy; from infancy until we become grown, is
the period of childhood; from childhood un-
til we begin to FAIL is the period of manhood;
from the time that we begin to fail until our
death, is the period of old age During the
period of infancy, we are nearly passive. The
critical period of life is, perhaps, from six to
twenty-one. 1t is during this period that we
lay the foundation of all our knowledge 1t
is during this period, also, that we contract
habits which are to follow US during the re-
manning part of our lives. These habits,
whether they be good or bad, are hard to
break up, and even when broken up, there is
a liability to fall into them at any time du'
ring life. 1t may be safely said that all the
pernicious habits which men practice, were
contracted when they we're boys. 1t would
be difficult, if not an impossible thing, to find
man who learned to use profane language.
1t was the boy that learned to swear, and the
man kept it up. The same is true with re-
gard to drunkenness. Men usually have to
learn to love the taste of Intoxicating liquors.
It is rarely possible that some individuals are
born drunkards. The habit of drinking is, in
the majority of instances, contracted by boys
when they are just merging into manhood.
Boys and girls often think that they are
granted but few privileges by their parents,
and really, in some instances, this is the case;
but usually, boys and girls are granted too
many privileges, or to speak more correctly,
they are too freely permitted to 60 in the way
of temptation. There are some places in this
world that no ten year old boy should, under
any circumstances, be permitted to 60. At
such places he will hear things and see things
that ought not to be seen or heard. On the
other hand, there are some places to which
every young person should be taken. 1t does
boy great deal Of good to take him to the
field and let him try his hand in killing grass
1t is good for his health, and invigorating to
his morals. 1t subserves a most excellent
purpose to take girl of sweet sixteen, occa
sionally, into the kitchen and give her few
lessons in managing pots. There is nothing
better to thicken the blood and strengthen the
muscles. There is nothing in this world bet
ter to prevent young persons from contracting
bad habits, and getting into ug ly scrapes,
than to keep them at work. The boy or girl
that has an aversion for doing anything that
is useful, is most likely to be great lover of
what is bad.
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&eadiuq fur the Sabbath.
CONDUCTED BY
REV. ROBERT LATHAM.
OrglnalI j
sWHO HATH BELIEVED OUR REPORT :"

"WHO HATH BELIEVED OUR REPORTw
By report we are to understand the preach
ing of the gospel, both under old and new
testament dispensations. 1t is a matter wor-
thy of our most serious attention to inquire
why it is that men in all past ages of the
world, and at present, are so slow to believe
the gospel. 1t has always been true, that
where the gospel of Jesus Christ has been
preached, some believed but it is also true,
that some believed not. To-day, in Christian
lands, where the gospel is preached every
Sabbath, and Christ is proclaimed as the only
Saviour, only small minority of those who
are hearers of the gospel, are in full commu-
MON with the Saviour. The question may be
asked, why is this? In the gospel, neither in
theory nor practice, there is nothing repul-
sive. 1t is admitted, even by those who are
professedly opposed to it, that its effects upon
the human family, in every relationship, is
good. No one, so far as is recollected, has
ever attempted to show that the gospel Of
Jesus Christ blghts mans usefulness or mars
his happiness. 1t is strange that principle,
good in ITSELF and good in all its practical
results, is not universally adopted.
Many reasons can be given which will ac-
count, either in part or in WHOLE for the re-
lection of the gospel. The principal reason
is found in the natural deyeneracy and wick
edness of the human heart. In his unregen-
crate state, man hates that which is good, and
loves that which is sinful. An old, eccentric
philosopher by the name of Diogenes, once
was seen rushing hurriedly into the theatre
at the moment when every other one was go.
ing out. He was told that the exercises of
the theatre were over, and all were retiring.
He replied that he knew it; but he would 20
into the theatre, Notwithstanding the fact that
the crowd was leaving, because he had dis
covered that the multitude is always wrong
There is good deal of truth in this. 1t is
nearly absolutely true that the multitude are
wrong in respect to most things, and always
with respect to religion. In matters pertain
ing to the interest of the soul of man, more
| TedQllJ UcllCSe q ITO Illill LliO Giuel 1I0ioAo
men can see any beauty in Jesus Christ or his
gospel, they must be begotten from above.
Gods Holy Spirit must quicken them into
life. But there are other reasons why the
efficacy of the gospel upon the human family
is so feeble. Its promulgation is committed
to human beings. Preachers of the gospel
are men of like passions and frailties with
men. Often they fail to discharge their whole
duty. The truth is not proclaimed in its sim
plicity. Too frequently, instead of preaching
Christ and him crucifed, they preach about
Christ. 1t sometimes happens that the gos-
pei is shorn of all its loveliness, and is depict
ed in such a way as to make it appear repul-
sive. The sinner, instead of being persuaded
to come to Jesus and be saved, is abused and
vli6ed for his sins, and held up to the world
as an object of execration.
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JUSTIN MARTYR.

Rusticus, the Roman project, when Justin
Martyr was brought before him, A. L. 163,
attempted to persuade him to obey the gods,
and to comply with the emperor's edicts.
The martyr defended the reasonableness of
his religion, upon which the governor inquired
in what kind of learning and discipline he had
been educated.
He told him that he had endeavored to un-
derstand all kinds of discipline, and tried all
methods of learning; but obtaining satisfac-
ton in none of them, he at last had found rest
in the Christian doctrine, however fashiona-
bic it might be to despise it.
"Wretch" replied the indignant magis-
trate, cart thou captivated then by THAT RE-
LIGIoN?"
81 am," says Justin; 81 follow the Chris
tians, and their doctrine is right"
"What is their doctrine ?"
"It is this: we believe the one only God to
be the Creator of all things visible and nvisi-
BILE, and we confess our Lord Jesus Christ to
be the Son of God, foretold by the prophets
of old, and that he is now the Saviour, Teach
er, and Master of all those who are duly sub.
missive to his instructions, and that he will
hereafter be the Judge of mankind. AS for
myself, am too mean to be able to say any
thing becoming his infinite Deity. This was
the business of the prophets, who, many years
ago, had foretold the coming Of the Son of
God into the world"
"Where do the Christians usually assem-
ble?"
"The God of the Christians is not confined
to any particular place"
"In what place do you instruct your schol-
ars"
Justin mentioned the place in which he
dwelt, and told him that there he explained
christianity to all who resorted to him.
The prefect having severally examined his
companions, again addressed Justin: "Hear
thou, who hast the character of an orator,
and imaginest thyself to be in the possession
of truth. If scourge thee from head to foot
thinkest thou that thou shalt 60 to heaven p
"Although I suffer what you threaten, yet
I expect to enjoy the portion of all true Chris
tians; as know that the divine grace and
favor is laid up for all such, and shall be so
while the world endures."
"Do you think that you shall 60 to heaven
and receive reward?'
not only think so, but I have certainty
of it which excludes all doubts"
Rusticus insisted that they all should 60 to-
gether and sacrifice to the gods.
"No man whose understanding is sound"
replies Justin, "will desert true religion for
the sake of error and impiety."
"Unless you comply, you shall be torment
ed without mercy" The governor then pro-
nounced sentence: GAS to those who refuse to
sacrifice to the gods, and to obey the imperial
edicts, let them be first scourged, and then be-
headed, according to the laws"
The martyrs being led back to prison, were
whipped and afterwards beheaded-American
Messenger.
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THE BUNDLE OF CALF-SK1Ns.-A Phila-
delphia Quaker, who was tanner, once
dreamed that he was at religious meeting
wherein he was surprised to observe the con-
gregation with tables before them, at which
they were all pursuing their usual occupa-
tions. The merchant was busy with his
books, the retailer with his goods, and the
mechanic with his tools.
Indignant at such employment among per-
sons professedly assembled for the solemn
worship of God, he was about rising to admin.
lister to them a sharp reproof when, accident.
ally placing his hands behind him, he found
bundle of calfskins suspended from his own
shoulders. We may easily suppose that he
deferred his exhortation, and took to himself
a portion of the reproof which seemed to be
implied in the dream.
If we could see the inner thoughts of all
who gather for worship, the vision might be
as remarkable as was his dream. Multitudes
come to the house of prayer, while thoughts
of worship are the farthest from their hearts.
And man y others, who, it may be, come with
good intent, find their minds wandering, like
the fools eyes, to the ends of the earth.-The
Christian.
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agricultural department.
From the Southern Cultivation.
BARN.YARD MANURE. ..COMPOSTS AND
GREEN CROPS.

Now that skepticism about the value of
commercial fertilizers has been overturned
and the tide in their favor has set in almost
too strongly, we propose to discuss the old
fashioned things which form the caption of
this article. 1t is we'll in the heat and ardor
of progress, not to forget or leave behind, the
good already won ; it is we'll to remember also
that the old may be good, rs we'll as the new
The three can be better discussed together
than separately, because the economy and
policy of their use are very intimately con-
nected. Their utility no one doubts; but the
profit, contrasted with the cost, is not so clear,
and is legitimate subject for discussion.
The first two-barn-yard manure and
composts-agree in being very bulky and
heavy, requiring much labor to handle and
apply them. Their bulk arises chiefly from
the predominance in them of woody fibre,
their weight from the same cause, and from
the large amount of moisture they contain.
Thus, according to Voelcker, fresh farm-yard
manure contains in 100 parts
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Childreu's department.
From the Christian Observer.
STARS OF HEAVEN.

STARS OF HEAVEN.
BY n. GOLDMAN.
Gentle stars, so safely shining
Through the blue sky's filmy lining,
Cheering earth's lone hour,
Night by night thy garden glowing,
Thick set lamps of heavens bestowing,
Points a highest Power.
No wild wind of boldest daring
Flies with chilly wings of wearing
Near the azure home.
Sweetest lights together giving
What thou canst Of higher living,
Closer to us come.
Gems Of glory, darkness chasing
From the nights chill window casing
With thy gladful glow,
Word Of 81 am" bid thy being
When thou shinest, that we seeing
Care Supreme might know.
Lamps Of heaven, glory's glintings,
Beanlings shaded, softened tintings,
OF that blessed fair,
Art unfading; wilt thy shining,
Round the great To Be entwining,
Greet us laughing there?
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Aumuruns department.
THE TRIALS OF THE TICKET.SELLER.


THE TRIALS OF THE TICKET. SELLER.
SCENE AT THE RAILROAD OFFICE OF THE
NASHVILLE ROAD IN LOUISVILLE.
Traveler-Hello, pard Whar can feller
buy ticket2
Agent-This is the ticket Office
T-Can feller git a ticket now?
A-The office is open for the sale of tickets.
T-Didn't know whether you'd opened yer
box yit-Whats ticket7
A-Don't fully comprehend your meaning,
sir?
T-What's the damage?
ADO you mean the fare, sir?
T-Jest so. How do you sell tickets
Alt depends entirely on where you pur-
chase them to. Where are you going?
T-Oh! on the train.
Al presumed that you were. But what
train where?
T-Goin' on the Nashville train.
A-That train leaves at 1880, sir.
T-1O.5O! When; tonight?
Ayes, sir.
T-Why, don't train 60 before that? A
feller told me that it left nigh unto sundown.
A-This train, leaving at 7, runs to Mem
phis.
T-Well, why can't 60 omit?
A-Simply because it is not your train.
T-Don't this'n stop nowhar?
Alt makes all stops south of Lebanon
Junction.
T-Well, reckon can 60 on it, then.
A-But my dear sir, you said that you took
the Nashville train.
Tim just goin' piece out. Can't 60
on this 'un?
A-Where do you go?
T-Want to 60 to the station.
Ayes, but what station?
T-Down to the creek.
A-But, my man, there is no such station
on the road. Where do you want to get off
the train for the creek?
T-Just beyond the bridge, you know.
A-No, but 1 do not know. Do tell me
where you live if you can?
Tin Hart.
A-What portion of Hart county?
1.-Two miles and up'rds from the bridge.
A-And the nearest station to this bridge
T-why, pardner, it's just right thar at
Bacon creek.
A-Am to understand that you 60 to Ba-
con creek station?
T-Exactly. How much does it damage
feller?
A-The fare is two sixty.
It's that for US all?
A-That is one fare only.
T-What'l you let feller have one that'l
take the old oman and children
Alt depends on the number and age.
T-Pointing to the old lady near)-Thars
the old oman, and Andrew Jackson, George
Washington, Henry Clay, Susan Jane and
A-Hold, my friend, just 60 and bring your
family and let me count them.
T-Just so helloo, Tennessee, bring the
younguns up here, so this ticket-master can
count 'em thar, stranger.
A-Two wholes and six halves will do;
don't charge for the four youngest only for
those of four and upwards.
T-Pardner, that's steep, can't you come
down?
A-No, sir, it's the fare
T-Well, where can feller find the train
Aust behind you.
(which box will feller get in?
A-The second coach.
T-When does she start2
A-At o'clock.
T-How long first?
A-Ten minutes.
T-Can I get in now?
Ayes, sir.
T-Pardner, Jest takea feller and show him
in the right box. I'm stranger in these parts.
Any dear sir, I have other passengers to
wait on There is the train just before you.
T-Good-by, pardner come along Tennes-
see Andrew Jackson, pick up that dog you
Henry Clay, help Patsy Ann with them cats !;
come along thar, George Washington, you'll
be left.
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