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Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-02-10

STRIKING CoNvERsIoN.-I had the pryi-
lege Of dedcating beautiful country church in
my State, In a neighborhood surrounded almost
entirely with infdels. The preacher directed
my attention to tall, manly, vigorous man in
the congregation, and said he would give me
his history whenthe service was over He was,
1t seems a violent, passionate, close-fsted man.
Not solitary farthng could anybody get out Of
him for the salvation Of souls or for the elevation
Of humanity. He went to the altar few months
ago, said the minister, and gave his heart to
Jesus. Ths infidels In the community said,
"Wait little while-touch his pocket, and you
will see where his religion Is" "Presentiy,n ~
subscription-papeI, and spoke of the difficulties
and emba'r ssments under which we labored III
the neighborhood for the want ofa church,
swell" said the man, "lst us build a house -
"What will you give?" inquired the preacher.
FIFTY dollars" was the prompt reply, and the
minister passed through the community with
the subscription-paper, at the head of which
was this amount, written In the gentleman's 8
own handwriting, which surprised everybody.
A few days afterward the most trying circurn-
stance OF his life occurred. His dear wife :rem-
bled for him. o my husband ~ she exclaimed.
"dont CO." His reply was, ~ must 20 my
duty calls me there am perfectly cool and
collected. l shall become excited, but | will
not say word or do thing out of the way"
AAS P'SSsSN e.houHh sho hoiy oEutdl WITHHOLD the
least taint of anger upon him. The community
then said, 'Surely there is something in this !;
you have reached Ills pocket you have conquer
ed his anger, and you have subdued the man.
There is power in this gospel of Christi A
few weeks after my visit there, received the
sad intelligence that that gentleman had been
buried. He had gone out Into the forest, and
unfortunately tree fell up on him and crushed
him to the earth, and yet did not entirely de-
stroy him. They carried him tn the houss md
sent for a physician and the minister. he
calmly asked for Bible, and read in a clear
voice chapter in Johns gospel. After shut
ting the Bible, he closed his hands upon his
breast, sand such prayer" said my ministerial
brother, ~ never heard from mortal lips, for
his wife, his children, for his pastor, for the
church, and for his infdel friends.n In a
moment or two after saying Amen, he closed
bis eyes, and sweetly fell asleep In Jesus. The
infidsls said, "There Is something In religion y
few weeks since met with that good pas.
tor again. inquired what about his infdel
neighbors, and he replied, GAN Of them but one
are happily converted to God."-Bishop Bow.
man.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-02-10

The OTHER SIDE OF THE QUEsTIoN.-ln as
much as OH farmers and others are trying to
procure immigrant help, (but seem TO be abe
TO do nothing but fail In their effort) we will
present the other side Of the question to them,
as we find II in the Clipper, paper published
al Vienna, dorchester county, Nd, and edited
by 8. Rev. Mr. Bradley. The Clipper says -
"The effort to hold and run large plantations
on this shore must fall; and to supplant colored
labor with Cinnamon and Germans is but to
repeat one Of the most patent errors In the his
tory Of the past. In the first place there are
people enough In these counties to cultivate
them, but one halt of the number do not earn
their board at anything. Let the land owner
abandon the idea of servants sell TO foreigners
his surplus land OH easy terms, take his sons
into the field (and daughters too, ifnecessary)
and get his bread by the sweat of his brow,
(Which Is nothing more than he wants the
Dutchman to do) and he will find the laws OF
existence and smiles Of providence prospering
all his ways. stockings farms" with men is
played out, and the sooner our farmers realize
the fact the better 1t will be for ALL In this ell
lightenel and progressive age a jus. God will
not Pc init superfiuous labor TO exist to the tol.
Grafton of Incidence, and all the species Of vice
| that grow out Of an inactive life. The country
is full of idle muscle, loafer's are in very bust
ness mans way on this Shore, and work they
will not. The cry is servants servants 2
from almost every quarter, some one Is trying
TO hire done his own legitimate work. Walk
up, people, and go to work-young men 90 tc
work. Young ladies go to work, and the great
est reformation ever effected on this Shore will
take place at once"
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-02-10

RENOVATION BY FAITH.-If you have failed
for this life, do not fail for the other, too
There Is very much that may yet be done, even
In the afternoon and twilight of mems lives, II
they are hopeful and active.
When one of my Norway spruces died from
the rade handling of last winter, instead OF
roofing 1t up and throwing it away, let the
anpelopsis take possession of it, and II gre " up
rapidly through all the branches of the tree,
aud covered its top with leaves. And in the
autumn, the leaves, which had been green
before, were all changed to brilliant crimson;
and the tree in its own life was not half SO
beautiful as it was when covered by this vine,
clad with all the colors of the setting sun.
Are you like an old tree that is dead and has
dropped all its foliage, and stands with Its trunk
and branches bare? Let faith and love cover
you over, and you will be more comely and
more useful standing clothed In such garniture
than you were clad in all your former strength.
Be patient, old man. Be patient, mother
Be patient, widow. Be patient, you that are
impoverished. Be patient, mon that are scarce
ly thought of, and are treading lower and lower.
God thinks Of fyou.-Beecher.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-02-10


TRUSTING GoD.-Christians might avoid
much trouble and Inconvenience, If they would
only believe what they profess, that God Is able
to make them happy without anything else.
They Imagine that if such dear friend were to
die, or such and such blessings were removed,
they should be miserable; whereas God can
make them thousand times happier withou.
them. To mention my own case God has
been depriying me Of one mercy after another
but as one is removed he has come In and f!l-
ed up its place. Now, when am a cripple,
and not able to move, am happier than ever |
was in my life before, or ever expected TO be /;
and If | had believed this twenty years ago,
might have been spared much anxiety. fGod
had told me some time ago that He was about
to make mo as happy as could be In this world,
and then had told me He should begin by Grip
pling me in all my limbs, and removing me
from my usual sources Of enjoyment, should
have thought it very strange mode Of accom-
plishlng this purpose. And yet how is His
wisdom manifest even in this DIR. Payson
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-02-10
For the Dela,Oare Republican,

For the Delaoare Republican,
NATAL ANTHEM"
Fair Spring was laid asleep,
No blade nor sprig did peep
From out its winter rest,
The moon hung bright above,
Each birding told his love,
lntrilling coos, upon bis mates white breast
The herdsnan and the fold,
Upon the bleaky wold,
In drowsy silence sat,
When from some hidden cell
Such airy notes did swell,
AS made their witless senses fear therest.
A Triton's messy shell
Or midnight PhIlomel
Had strook the fairy note;
But never music so
Majestic, soft, and low,
From windry shell or thIobbins pipe did
float.
For all seraph band,
With glad ecstatic hand
Had touched the quavring wire;
And Orpheus hath fed
To hide his woeful head.
For aye he thought his was the master
Lyre.
A parle so heavenly sweet
Was never heard l weet,
Or ever there was seen
A host whose radiant gleme,
Was like tn lightning's sheen;
Or if the night turn'd into day had teen.
The clrclng stars of fire,
Creations wondrous quoir,
In sllvery order sweep;
Tue singing orbs trip by
To metre grand and high,
Aud tones celestial fill tn azure deep.
The moon, has lost his light
As If an awful fright
. Had darkled OH his face:
His broad round face Is cast
Into a gloom at last
So darkly digit, he steps tariy pace.
The iiends of foul intent
On schemes of foulness bent,
Throughout all Pluto's reign
A howl Of horror sent,
Such shock as hell was rent,
Full sure they saw their everlasting bane
Amaze the midnight brood
In awful silence stood.
To see this new lit star
Whose faire and radiant beam,
With fires seraphic TEEN,
Now from Its orb, direct the hsry car
Sweet Peace hath left tn tomb
To find again its home,
Within immortal breasts,
A God hath stopt that way,
Until the verge of day,
A court Of cherubs walt on his behes,s.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-02-10


DAT GRuBBIyG HoE.--Oid Uncle Jake was
a provoking old darkey, and yet fsvoriie
withal. But Jake would lie, and force his old
master TO punish him. The tender-heartsd
Judge OH such occasions would send old Jake
to the constable. One day Jake committed q
misdemesnor, and the Judge, indisposed 10
whip him, wrote this note to the constable:
Mr.. G.-Piease give the bearer thirty-nins
lashes and charge to me.
JUDGE II
Calling old Jake, the Judge ordered him "
carry the note to G--,who would give him
q grubbing hoe. Jake started Of, but his sils-
picions were aroused. Meeting a school boy, he
took out the note, and said:
"Massa Bob, what Is dis note? Got many
d.. morning I.se got EN- mixed
The boy read and explained. Jake whistled
and laughed to himself as an Idea struck him,
Calling negro boy, said Jake:
Boy, does you want TO make q quarter.'
'Of course does.'
Well, take dis note down dar 10 Massa
G--and git grubben hoe, and l wait
here Till you comes back, an den | gives
you a quarter
The boy hurried of TO accomplish his err
rand, and In due course delivered the note to
G-,who took him into the yard, locked
the gate, and proceeded, despite the boy $ pro-
testations of innocence, TO administer the desi-
red fogging, while Jake hurried of home,
chuckllng over the happy result of what would
have been q serious business for him.
That evening the Judge called him up and
inquired:
Jake, did you get that grabbing hoes'
No Massa; give boy quarter to fotch dat
note TO Massa CT an I spec he got dat
hoe.'
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-02-10
RELIGIOUS.
HAVE FAITH IN GOD.

There's fullness In Gods mercy,
Like the fullness of the sea-
There's kindness In His Justice
Which Is more than liberty.
There's no place whore earthly sorrows
Are more felt than up in heaven;
There's no place where earthly failings
Have such kindly Judgment given.
For the love Of God IL broader
Than the measure Of mans mind:
And the heart Of the Eternal
Is most wonderfully kind.
But we make His love too narrow
BY false limits of our own;
And We magnify His strictness
With zeal He will not own.
Pining souls Come nearer Jesus;
Come, but come not doubling thus;
Come with faith that trusts more freely
His great tenderness for us.
If our love were but more simple,
We should take Him at His word;
And our lives would be all sunshine
In the sweetness OF our Lord.
-FQber.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-02-10
HUN0R0US.

JOKING SPEAKER BLAINE.-The Wash
ington Capitol is responsible for the follow
ing:
A good story is in circulation at the expense
Of our able friend, Speaker Blaine. Old Job
Saidkell, colored man, has been In the white
He Is lively old darky, and he dropped In 10
say "dat some dem fellers fooled him like the
debble.r
And IL seems that some wags, soon after
Speaker Blaine had made his demand for an
investigating committee, told old Joe, always
in search of work, that Mr. Speaker Blaine had
| The biggest sort Of a job of whitewashing on
hand, and he J. S. had better ses him. Duly
| armed with bucket and brush, the old man
took a pull at the bell of the speakers palatisl
residence, and on its being answered, said, ~
wants to see the peakah."
lie was shown into tho library, where pa
liamentary law and esvel relaxed in gown
and slippers.
swell, my man, what's wanted9"
81 heard, sab, dat you had mighty big job
oh whitewashn' on hand, an Just drop along
TO see Of l could get It,"
withdrawing" repeated each separate let
ter as If dropping the word from a vial into
q spoon.
'.Yes sab: dey do say dat you is gulne to
whitewash de whole House oh Repumsen-
tatives."
You internal old scoundrel," cried the
speaker, but he could not refrain from laugh
ing at the amazed look Of tho venerable
African.
sLord, sab, Ise no scoundral, | only axed
you for yer job oh whitewashln'-dat' all. Now
-now-now look ye hear" he continued Ia
some trepidation as he saw the speaker rise to
question Of order, 81 DUNNO what you mean.
An you just tell mo ef yau want dat white
washln' or not-eh?e
"Look here, old man." exclaimed the speak
er, ''some stupid ass has been imposing on
YOU"
aAa' den sah,'' said old Job to US, che 'splain
de matter, an Hero the old fellows coun-
tenance opened In the most alarming manner,
and from Its cavenous depths came Yah yah,
yah," of the healtiest sort.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-02-10
An INTERESTING REMENBRAScER-1

An INTERESTING REMEMBRAScER- The
Dela,odredn says: Ex-Alderman Vincent, the
historian, exhibited TO the members of the Leg
lslatue, last week, neatly bound scrap book,
obtained from the library Of gentleman Of
Philadelphia, containing a valuable and inter-
esting colleciio of official documents OF the
State of Delaware of an eaily date, including
proceedings of sessions Of the General Assem-
bly, held before and about the time of the revo-
luton; papers in the Dutch and Swedish Ian
gusges, issued when the State was held, first by
one, then by the other of those nations, as
colony; an ,ient deeds, proclamations, &c. The
book should be purchased by the State and
presented to the Historical Society for safe
keeping,
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-02-10

\ vexhilerating influence of the dry, bracing and
| highly electrical condition Of the atmosphere.
Another cause also contributed to keep up our
coulage,I presume and that was none ofus know
how long we wore to beset by the snow or wten
| 1t might disappear. The sublime scenery, also
daily presented to the eye by the grand old
Rockies helped TO keep our spirits up. Had II
| not been for our faith In this enterprise and
land of promise to which we had come-faith
| almost equal to the moving Of a mountain,
| We must have failed. But at last after many
OF our number had tainted and fallen away
from US and their darling project forever, we
have triumphed. Here can we boast to-day Of
having reared up to the memory Of the great
and good Greeley, one Of the noblest, grandest
and most enduring monuments the world has
ever seen. More than two thousand people
| dwell here IN prosperous harmony, while the
demon Alcohol and his twin iend gambling are
not only forbidden, but absolutely prevented
from tempting the weak and innocent to infa-
| my and destruction. Ours is truly an enlight-
| ened, moral, industrious, prosperous and happy
| community.
My health shattered, broken during my short
| IA mos.) service in the war, have almost
completely regained since coming TO this
place. That count great gain. Not one of us
has had days serious sickness since coming
| to the territory. 1t is pronounced by all TO be
| the healthiest country they ever saw. II ought
W Ue ShtlcQ tue VI luc Ncslclh
/ world. The entire population might be said
With proprlsty, to be composed of reconstructed
/ invalids.
expect 10 pass the remainder Of my days
here.
Farming Is my present business and expect
to follow this business the balance OF my life.
Our soil is fertile yielding ample returns for the
labor and care bestowed. Upwards Of 10 bush-
els Of wheat have been repeatedly secured TO the
acre of season.
have raised 55 bushels myself. Prices, too
correspond, so that farmer here can live
Competition We don't dread or shun As we are
master Of the market through the superior quail
ty OF all we raise for export. Besides eastern
produce wont bear TO be freighted and put ln-
to competition with our home-raised pro-
duce.
Merchandise Is now about as cheap here as
in the estates" so eastern visitors coming TO
Greeley tell us.
We shall soon have double railroad commu-
nication with "America" and the outsids world
We have telegraph office in Greeley. Two
steam saw mills and first class Touring
mill are run night and day, and they can't
keep up to tie demand tor their products.-
Farming by irrigation is easily learned and
generally liked by those who have tried it. We
have two newspapers published In town. OF
public buildings | might enumerate three ho-
tells, five churches, Odd Fellows and Masons
each have Lodges while the good Templars also
have another. But must stop for want OF
spacej and time. Excuse haste and all mis-
takes Please answer. Yours, W. Foote.
7. o. Box u, GREELEY, Col.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-02-10

Two OR RTHRKE.-"Ane stick'll never burul
Put more wood on the nre, laddie; ans stckll
never burn I" my old Scotch grandfather used
70 say 70 ms boys. Sometimes, when the fire
In the heart burns low, and love to the Saviour
grows faint, Ii would glow warm and bright
again II 1t could only touch another stick. We
are weak and imperfect. A hundred things
health, Digestion anxieties, little frets and cares
hinder our souls progress. The spirit cannot
soar, for the flesh constantly keeps 1t down.
There Is true life begun IN us, but 1t hIckers
like candle In the wind.
What we need, next to esrnes, prayer TO God
and communion with each other. "Where two
or three are gathered together" the heart burns;
love kindles to fervent heat. Friends, lot US
frequent the society of those who are fellow
pilgrims with US to Canaans happy land. sane
stick'll never burn" as great generous pile
will be sure to.-Christian Banner.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-02-10

Traiils leaving wilmington, at 1910 A. NJ aha % -
p. NJ. connect with trains leaving Phiadeipn'a Nv
$50 A. ~, And4 p. NJ. tai, .,a ns,s
The 10 10 A. NJ, train also connects with the Deia-
ware IL H., and p. ". & b. r. r. trains arriving IN
wlnngton At 70 IS and leas A. aud 400
p NJ connects with trains for Philadelphia leaving
Wilmington at $40 A. NJ. and go p NJ. ana ,1s az
Delaware train South, leaving wilmington ~ o'@'
P. NJ - u, I-p W q
Omnibus transfer between W. & W aRa I. "; q
b. Depots aud cars Of Wilmington City H. H. az FROM M
and Market Sts, by McNlullen Seal, at cents Lor
each passenger and cents for each piece Of baggage
ocr siItf NJ. @. CONWELL, Supt
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-02-10

Alsolicitor who has recently been engaged by
q prominent life insurance firm, returned to
the Once Of his employers, the other day, and
complained that he had been snubbed by u
gentleman on whom he had called. 'sSnubbeds
Why, what did YOU do that he should have
snubbed you? l have solicited life Insurance.
from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, and have
down stairs, beaten over the head with chairs,
and thrown out of the windows, but snubbed |
never have BEEN" The solicitor is driving u
coal wagon.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-02-10
For The Dela,uare Repu dean.

For the Detd,oare Repu heon.
Extract from a letter, written by lady o.
Chester County, Ia.
June goth 1873.
My DEAR AUNT :-"I have Just ad tht
pleasure Of seeing copy of Q praysrt ,m you
State. MAY success attend the effort th re max
ing, to do Justly by the Sisterhood. Delaware
petition opens to view, and no doubt II will bt
made.
The consideration of the subject elIcited the
following lines, which submit TO thy disposal
Address TO the members Of the Legislature Of
the State Of Delaware:
To the rescue!
Strong men and true,
Ofyour daughters and your wlvsri
Come lend your aid,
That now may fade,
Musty laws that thrall their lives.
And make the new,
ALI glowing through .,..As.
With justice, generous, fair. t's
II woman be
The weaker, she
Requires most thoughtful care.
Then brave wee State,
Throw wide the gate,
Uuhinged by this prayer,
And as 1t swings,
Lei freedom rln9,
And keep the gateway there.
What need we tell,
Of misery's swell
BeEot by want OF means;
Or of the woe,
That feels the blow
And blast, of early dreams.
If case there be,
Where husband fee
From out q peaceful nest,
Assuredly
The family,
Should claim that piacs to rest
Bot you we'll know,
We reap as sow,
And your good grains will fall,
On needy lives,
Amid the strives,
And irnered up by all.
SALLIE
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-02-10

TEE REcUsAST WIrNEss.-Joseph b. Stew
art, who won't tell what he did with the Union
Washington, was the man who at the time of
Lincoln's assassination, sprang upon the stage
aud chased Wilkes Booth into the alley, getting
near enough 10 grasp at the horse as Booth
struck at him with his bowie-knife and dashed
away. Mr.. Stewart, 1t Is stated, always held
that if Spangler had not slammed the door In
his face and obstructed his progress, he would
have overtaken the assassin,
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-02-10

A friend OF ours, visiting in minister's iami-
ly, whore the parents were very strict, in re-
gard to the children s Sabbath deport ment, was
confidently infor med by one Of the little girls
that she would like 10 be a minister Why?
inquired our friend, rather puzzled to under
stand what had given the child so sudden an
admiration for that calling. She was enlightened
by the prompt reply: so could hotier on Sun-
dan.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-02-10

THE JAPANESE INDEMNITY FUSD.-Among
the bills passed by the House of Represe ntativs 8
SATURDAY afternoon was one for the relief Of the
officers and crew of the United States ships
Wyoming aud Takiang. This bills appropriates
out of the Japanese Indemnity fund s125, 900
for distribution among the officers and crew Of
the Wyoming and those who manned the TAX
lang on the 5th, 9th, 7th, and Sth Of September,
1854, by way of bounty for the destruction OF
the piratical vessels of Simoniseki, Japan, on
the 10th Of July, 1858, and bombarding the
forts at the Straits of Simonlseki, In Septem-
ber 1864.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-02-10

Our life is Il sermon. Our birth Is the text
from which We start Youth Is the introduc-
ton to the discourse. During our manhood we
lay down few propositions and prove them.-
Some of the passages are dull, others sprightly.
Then come inference and applications. Al
The doxology is sung. The book is closed. Il
is getting cold. Frost on the window pane
Audience gone. Shut up the Church. Sexton
! goes home with the key on his shoulder.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-02-10

A Sunday school teacher having repeated the
story Of Daniel IN the lions den to her infant
class on Sunday, asked them why the lions did
not eat Daniel little shaver shrieked out In
reply: ~ dess all had tn hoss disease, an want
yewy hungwy'
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-02-10

Portland, Me-, has the politest man ON ie
cord. While engaged In carrying wood into
the cellar of a house, the other day, he fell
down stairs and sprained bis ankle. The lady
Of the house rushed TO his assistance, and was
received with, ~ beg youripardon, ma'am, for
making 40 much nose."
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-02-10

A school inspector gave out the word "psal-
ter" 70 class for spelling. 1t was a poser to
all until II reached the foot of the class, wheu
curly headed little fellow spelled 1t correctly
but, being ssket to define 1t he shouted out,
"More salt"
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-02-10

A MAN, stopping his paper, wrote to the
editor: think folks ottent TO spend their mon
sy fer payper; mi dad diddent, and everybody
sed he was the intellegents man in the country,
and had the smartsst family Of boiz that ever
dupped taters.