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Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-09-08

CHARGE TO THE PAsroR.-Make up your
mind you must work; If you consider yourself a
Ieliow-member with the rest don't work alone.
aeip your church, but don't carry it. If you
hnd meddl esome busybodys, give them plenty
10 DO. They hate real work as mosquito does
smoke.
BY neither baby nor king.
our main business Is to preach but to do
thls you must know your people and ascertain
their wants. Don't visit just to please, but to
neip on your work. Some families will need
SIX visits TO another's one go where you can
hurt The devil most. Be governed by mems
wants not their complaints.
Preach not as Others do, but as you and your
dod can best arrange II. Fill your hearer with
sound reason, then cork him tight with a strong
application, binding with "Thus saith the
Lord" BE sparing, if not little stingy, in u.s.
ing o.d sermons. Remember when the stream
OF study stops flowing, the pulpit pond lowers.
give no censures unless there is love enough to
prevent their dro wning in hatred. 1t requires
much love to praise, more to improve. Attack
measures, and chit" people only when they
stand between you and the evil.
You must begin on time, and not be long in
utterins what you have to say, If you would
nave this busy age to stop aud listen. If you
would preach your best sermons, practice them
faithfully beforehand. Be bold but remain a
Cnristian gentleman. When you hit the heart
dont forget the head and pice rersa.
Endeavor to be the greatest man in the par
sn, and that by being the servant of all. Be
childish enough to think that you eau never be
LETT away from Christ. Run to show Him all
you have, and ask Him for all you want. Work
when you can, and retire when you must, and
you shall have favor with God when you will.
-C0ngre gdtionalist.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-09-08

THE PRIEST AND HIS DINNER.-A priest
was standing at the corner of a square about
the hour of dinner, when one of his country
men observing the worthy father In perplexity
addressed him.
80, Father O'Leary, how Is your riyerencen'
"Mighty put out, Pat"
Put out! Who'd put out your riverence.r
"Ah. you don't understand. am invited 70
dine at one Of the houses In this square. sml |
have forgotten the name. -
"Oh, is that all? Just now lie still your ri.
verence; III settle that for YOU"
A way flew the good natured Irishman ar, und
the square, glancing at the kitchens, and when
he discovered fire that denoted hospitality, he
thundercd at the door, and inquired;
"ls Father O'Leary here?"
As might be expected, again and again I, was
repulsed. AT length an angry footman exc .im-
"No, bother OH Father O'Leary, be Is not
here, but he was to dine here to-day. and the
cook is IN rage, and says the dinner win be
spoiled.
All is wasting for Father 0 ,Leary.v
Paddy, leaping from the door as il thes tens
were on fire, rushed up to the priest, saying;
"All right, your riverence; you dine al foity-
three, and mighty good dinner you'll get"
''Oh, Pa, "said the grateful pastor, "the bles-
Sing ofa hungry man he upon you."
"Long life and happiness to your ryereuce. 1
have got your malady. only wish had your
cure" ''.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-09-08
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RELIGIOUS.

THE FIVE DoLLARs.-"Can you let me have
five dollars this morning? I want It to put into
the contribution" said young wife In the city
OF b, one Sunday, as she was preparing
for meeting.
The husband hesitated. lie had not vet
learned to sympathize In all the views and feel
ings OF his praying wife, whose style of giving
seemed perhaps to him a little like the good
womans way of making rhubarb pies-frst,
putting In sugar as long as her conscience would
allow, and then shutting her eyes and adding
another handful-and though by no means mig
gardly In his allowances, he thought she was
rather going to extremes in the bestowment Of
hsr means for the support Of public worship.
~ think you give more than your par, ," said
he.
"Well," replied the wife, "if you don't feel
that you can afford the money, If the Lord
wants me to have It he will provide it in some
other way; so l shall have it II 1t Is his will"
swell" said he coolly, 81 think will wait,
and see If the Lord provides you the money.
The lady quietly acquiesced, but as she turn
cd to put on her bonnet she thought of the little
nock OF saints among who her lot was cast, and
remembered their poverty, which had often led
her 10 give more liberally than she might other
wise have done, and she lifted her heart In
prayer to God, that If it was his will, the money
she had desired might be provided.
Having completed her preparations for meet
Ing, she turned and passed Into another room,
where she met her husbands brother, who had
Just entered the house, and who, of course, knew
nothing Of the conversation that had occurred.
lie was fumbling in his vest pocket and drew
forth out of 1t a little dngy wad OF paper which
he unfolded, and finding i: to be five dollar
bank note he turned to her saying
.Here, martha, I'll give you that.'
She took the money-the first and last lie
ever gave her-and turning to her husband
showed 1t to him, an evidence OF the gracious
care Of her Heavenly Father.
81 shall never dare TO refuse you again." said
he, as he locked with surprise upon the amount
80 providentially furnished, and so the good
wife went her way in peace.
"he has been as good as his word," said the
wife, as she told the story. "IIe has never re-
fused me money for III. Lords cause, since that
day."
The wife still lives and gives, and looks to
the Lord for supplies, and does not look In vain.
And one day, not long ago, when times were
nard, and notes were to be paid, and funds were
low, he said to her:
~ guess shall have to try your way, and
ask the Lord for money TO help me out"
who knows but he does pray sometimes p
Who knows but no will +? There is more pray
ing done tkan we hear anything of, and the les
sons OF a consistent, earnest faith in God are
not always in vain, even when no immediate
iruit appears, hay God bless the husbands of
these praying wives, and win them to Christ
and to his kingdom.-Ihe Christian.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-09-08

TRYING TO QUARnEL.-In the depths of q
forest their lived two foxes who never had a
cross word with eacli other. One of them said
one day, in the poltest fox language, "Let's
quarrel "Very well, said the other, "as you
rlease, dear friend. But how shall we set about
Ii ?" "Oh! 1t cannot be difficult" said fox
number one; "two-legged people fall out, why
should not we?" So they tried all sorts Of ways,
but 1t could not be done. because each one would
give way. AT last number one fetched two
stoues. "There ~ said he, "you say they're
yours, and III say they're mine, aud We will
quarrel, and fight and scratch. Now, I'D be-
gin. Those stones are mine p Every WELL"
answered the other, gently, s'you are welcome
to them" "But we shall never quarrel at this
rate !" cried the other, jumping up and licking
his face. "You old simpleton, don't you know
that 1t takes two TO make 4 quarrel, any daya"
So they gave 1t up as bad job, and never tried
to play at this silly game again. l often thirk
Of this fable when feel more inclined to be
suiky than sweet.-CAildren' Hour.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-09-08
HVMQR0VS

TIE WEAKER PABT.-It Is well known
that clergymen, when in each Others company,
enjoy little harmless pleasantly with each
other as much as any other class of men.
So 1t was with two reverend dignitaries who
met after separation Of forty years.
"Tommy," said one, ~ have been trying to
account for fact which have noticed since
we came together.
That We should both be a little gray Is not to
be wondered at, considering our years; but
what puzzles me Is, that the gray shows itself ON
my head, while IL is chiefly TO be seen on your
jaws, and can account for it only by the fact
that, that wears out sooner which is most
used.
"StOp, stop. Robert,p the other replied, al
think a physician would account for It on a
much safer principle-that disease attacks tho
weaker part.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-09-08

he looked about. A light was glimmering
from habitation behind them short distance
from where they stood. Becky could not walk
without great pain, and Fred lifted her lightly
In his arms and started for the house. 1t proved
To be the dwelling Of . small planter, who was
not lacking In hospitality. Here their wants
were quickly attended TO, and, under the cheer
ing influence of warmth and shelter, Becky was
soon herself again.
They drove home the following day, Fred
having procured the loan Of the planters horse
and cbaise for that purpose, promising TO return
them by Mr.. Newton's servant the day after.-
The morning was bright aud clear, and the
fragrance of the orange groves was In all the
air. Becky, who had maintained almost utter
silence since their escape from the cottonwood,
was no less silent now. Fred, himself, did not
miles OF the long ride were traversed without q
remark from either. II was Becky who spoke
first.
-"Fred," she said.
ayes"
"You have saved my life, have you not ?"
"Happy to do 1t any day" he remarked, not
knowing exactly what else to say.
81 thank you very much"
"Quite welcome, Pm sure"
There Was another long silence, broken only
by the sound Of the horse's lioofs upon the road.
Fred himself seemed to have lost some of his
habltual ease, for he kept his whip In constant
motion, and held the reins nervously.
"Fred?"
"Yes?n
care You to write to that young lady In New
Orleans?"
III s'pose so."
"Hadn't you--bet,er-try again-before you
-writeo'
He turned his eyes full upon her and opened
them wide.
"rry again! Try what
Becky's head went against Fred's shoulder,
and her face became Immediately lost to view.
"fou darling he exclaimed; Inever intended
to do otherwise. The young lady In New Or
leans was wholly myth. But why, may |
ask. did you change your mind ?'
~ have never changed IT," she murmured.-
~ have loved you all the time, but I never
knew it until last night"
sand to this day, when Mrs. Becky Ecker
son Is asked where It was that she fell in love
with her husband she answers, "On log"
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-09-08

Little Alice has two little brothers whom she
adores, Freddy and George, (which do youlike
pest, asked an indiscreet lady friend-"Fred.
dy or George"
81 love them both alike replied the child
"Well, if you had nice cake, to which would
you give its" ~ should cut it in two and give
half to Freddy and half to Geolpe.D-
sand If you had only half cake ?" "Oh |,
them" replied Alice, impatiently, after mo-
ments reflection, off had only half should
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-09-08

A drover went into restaurant on Tenth
avenue last night and tr1ered plate OF chicken
soup. After eating few spoonfuls, he called
the walter to him and said;
"Look here! what was the length of the stil,s
used by the chicken when 1t waded through the
water on this plate?'
'Y ou internal fool!' said the waiter, "the
chicken didn't wade at ALL 1t had wings and
flew across the kettle, and it's shadow fell ON
the water and was boiled some, and that's how
that soup was made."
The drover said no more, but finished his
soup with heavy heart, and pocketed the
spoon and went away.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-09-08

WANTS HER BEAU TO CoME.-A Young
lady poet, who ought to be repressed, and who
evidently wants 10 be repressed, thus advertises
for her young man
"Come in the evening, come in the morning,
come when you are looked for, or come with
out warning;
Kisses and welcome you'll find here before YOU
And the oftener you come the more I'll adore
you." -
There are several stanzas more of this sort of
thins, but We should think these four lines
were sufficient to ''fetch" the young man right
away II this invitation were addressed to
young man we know in Wilmington, he would
60 before breakfast.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-09-08

When an L. nois young man asked farmer
for his blushing daughter, the old man respond
ed, Eyes, take her and welcome. She's run
away with $ hool master, eloped with show :
man, shot a " ID cat. and whipped her mother,
and the sooner you take her the better!'' Then
the youngma stammered out something about
"he was only liking" and didn't think It was
right to take such pure and innocent child
away from her doting parents. And then he
went away and counter-manded his order for
a white vest ard u pigeon-tail coat and other
wedding tOggery.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-09-08

A clergyman and lawyer of Oshkosh have
been having little fun with the boys, or rather
with the girls. While on their way, about two
miles from that city, to attend a dying man,
their buggy broke down, and they started on
afoot. A lady, coming along with two-seat
ed open buggy invited them 10 ride, which they
accepted, the minister taking the front seat with
the fair driver. She drove them into town, and
dashed up and down the principal street, max
ing great sensation, setting the people on the
walks into loud outlaws. They didn't dis
cover until afterward that she was q woman
noted for her much wickedness and little
yirtue
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-09-08
CHERISHED MEMORIES

OF REV. JAMES RIDDLE OF BRANDYwiNE.
By JENNIE II. AAGEE.
His name will be lov'd and his memry rever'd,
u SThought can never fathom his worth , :.
Where'er the rich trill Of the woOd-nymph 10
heard,
Along the green isle of his birth,
Embalm'd, too, he lives in our own sunny land,
In moments Of pcril and grief
His kind, loving heart, and his wide open hand
Were ready to soothe and relieve.
Oh, why should ye weep? In few flying
years
Ye1i sac him and greet him again,
Safe housed from temptation, bereavements and
tears,
When ye, too, your triumph attain.
Ye miss the dear face, the light tread on the
stair,
The accents SO winning and gay,
A crowd Of sweet mem'ries clings round the old
chair
That stands In It's corner to-day.
Ye miss him at morn, noon. aud still twilight
time,
Closed In from the hustle Of earth
Yc list to the musical chime Of the stream
That dashes along in Its mirth.
The swift humming wheel through the long
summer day
Will mind you, for seasons to come,
OF him who with you trod life's wide crowded
way,
But now sleeps in his beautiful tomb.
All nature, with deep acclamations Of joy,
Speaks language of cheer to the soul,
Oh there Is a land where our lov'd ne 'er die,
Nor tempests of agony roll.
These sacred relations death cannot destroy,
He'll still be our brother and friend
Throughout the glad cycles Of light, to enjoy
Communion that never shall end.
WILMINGTON, September 5ih, 1873.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-09-08

In one Of our public schools the following ia-
cidentrecently occurred; One of the teachers.
Miss-,b beyond the teens in years, was exer-
elsing class OF small boys in spelling and de-
spelled bat one after another failed to give lis
meaning. Miss-, getting impatient, ana
wishing to Eelp them by suggestion asked. in
a very vexed tone, "What am now?"
youngster instantly replied, ''Pleass, ,uia am,
ali old maid.' N''''
ierhaps 1t is needless to add that Mis-
gave still more dramatic illustrator nf tho
definition of the word.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-09-08

Little five-year-old Annie, who was suffering
from bad cold, went to pay visit TO auntie.
During the day she related her various succt ss-
es at school, and ended by declaring she
could read a good deal better than Saeina, who
was eight years old. "Well," questioned auntie.
.swouldn't it sou,:d better if some one else said
jt?s-"Yes," ;" answered Annie with sober coun-
tenance, L think Ii would. Ihave suck bad
colo can't say livery WELL"
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-09-08

Here is an inscription on q tombstone In
Pennsylvania:
ain memory of Tabitba, beloved wife of JOS
eph Wright, Thomas Andrews, Eben Halsted,
Edward Murray and Charles Dean, by her de-
voted husband, Cyrus Morgan
youth stretched prone upon the ground,
Half buried in the dust was found,
An empty bottle still he grasped,
And ill low, mournful tones he gasped,
ssHisted!"
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-09-08

observation-disclosures friend of st. Au-
gustine, was accustomed to hold in the utmost
horror anu detestatlon the gladiatorial combats
which were exhibited iu the age in which he
lived. Being invited one day by his compan-
ions to be spectator of those inhuman sports,
he refused to 30. They, however, insisted on
his accompanying them, and drew him along
ag ainst his will. When they had all taken their
seats the games commenced. Alypius shut his
eyes, that scenes so abominable might not pol
Lutte his mind. "Would to God" said Angus
tine. "he had also stopped his ears !" For 6av-
ing heard great cry, he suffered himself to be
conquered by his curiosity, and opened his eyes
TO see what II was. One of the combataats was
wounded. No sooner did he behold the purple
stream issuing from the body of the unhappy
wretch, than, instead Of turning away his ewes.
they were fixed what he saw, and he felt
even pleasure In those brutal combats. lie
was no longer the same man; he by degrees ira.
bibed the sentiments Of the multitude around
him, Joined in their shouts and exclainations,
and carried away from the amphitheater vic.
lent passion for these. And not only did he 90
the second time with these who had ensnared
him, but he himself enticed others. Yet this
man began with all Adherence of such crimi-
nal amusements, aud resolved TO take no part
In them. But sad experience taught him that
the best resolutions are not always sufficient to
Withstand temptation, and that the only way to
escape danger Is to keep at a distance from t.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-09-08

"Father, " said young lisper of four summers
"whcn wath the fiood?''
80 my song. replied the parent, s'that hap
pened great while ago."
"Wath we alive then?" persisted the little
inquirer. INV '''-e
mo, dear" was the reply; othe food we
read Of in the Bible happe ned many Thousand
years ago."
"Well, now," rejoined the boy, in great dis
gust, "that is too bad! 1 thought Tom Brown
Sanoiher youngster ofthe same age) was fbbin.
and waded through!'
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-09-08

An Irish wssherwoman was com planning
of her hardshps to her husband, who was some
times in the habit of iagelating er.
He endeayored to persuade her that her COM
plants were groundess, and with othersre-
marked that she "always had plenty of wood
and water in the house." "An' ye may as well
say that" she keenly retorted, 81 III always
get plenty oy that while I'm wild you; for III
never be wdout stick to my back or tear In
nv eye-
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-09-08

WORM REApINo.-There is beautiful
story In ancient poetry. A great warrior, the
hero OF Troy, clad In fierce armor, stretches out
his arms to embrace his child before he goes TO
the field Of battle. The child is afraid of the
dazzling helmet and nodding crest, and stern,
warlike aspect Of his father, and shrinks back
In terror and alarm. But there is loving and
tender heart beating within that panoply of
steel. The father uabinds his glittering helmet,
LAYS aside bis fierce armor, and comes to his
child with outsireched arms and tender words
of love. And the child shriuks from him no
longer, but runs to his arms, pillows its head
upon his bosom, and receives his parting en-
brace. So men are afraid of God when he
appears in his majesty and terribeness. They
think Of his omnipotence. his glory, the awful
ness Of his throne, the terror Of his justice, and
shrink back from him. But as this father laid
aside his fierce armor and came to his child in
all the tenderness of paternal affection, so God
walls his glory and splendor and awfulness, and
reveals himself TO his children in the sweetest
aspect of love.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-09-08

A Scotch minister In strange parish ishing
to know what his people thought Of his preaeh ID.
Ing, questioned the beadle : .What do they ssy
OF Mr.. -" his predecessor. .Ob," said
ister; "What do they say Of the new mip;slel?',
(himself), Beadle;" 80, they say he's all soundv
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-09-08

AN oid lady, recently visiting prison, asked
one of the attendants why the prisoners receiy-
ed such coarse food. He told her it was to
Keep their blood from becoming impure aud
when asked what they would do If their blood
was impure, he dryly, responded, aRreak OUT
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-09-08

y Western editor insists that he wrole the
word frouSstdu plain as pikestaff in conncc-
ton with certain bridal present The printer,
however, vugaIly put tr0icsers
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-09-08
MON DAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 8. 1877;

THE DAYS THAT ARE NO MORE.
Oh memories of green and pleasant places,
Where happy birds their wood-notes twtter-
ed low
Oh, love that lit the dear, familiar faces
We buried long ago.
From barren heights their sweetness we remem-
Der,
And backward gaze, with wistful ysarning
eyes,
As hearts regret, mid snowdrifts Of Decem-
Der,
The summers sunny skies.
Glad hours that seemed their r.inbow tints TO
borrow
From some illumined page Of fairy lore;
Bright days that never lacked bright to-mor
row,
Days return no more.
Fair gardens with their many blossomed alleys,
Aud red, ripe roses breathing out perfume;
Dim violet hooks In green, sequestered valleys,
Empurpled over it'll bloom,
Sunsets that lighted up the brown-lsayed
beeches,
Turning their dusky glooms to glimmering
gold;
Moonlight that on the rivers fern fringed
reaches
Sreamed, white-rayed, silvery cold.
Over moorlands bleak we wander weary-heart-
ed,
Through many tangled wild and thony
maze,
Remembering, as In dreams, the days departed
The by-gone happy days!