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Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1874-09-17
Relisioug 4 iMusical E,j:xpressionl.. q
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:. On the most serious side OF music,
the religious, tho writers of hymns, and
those who select. sacred verse for col
lections OF hymns, err often from an ig- Is ]
norance or d disregard for the cardinal
truth as to the nature of music and. its
capacity OF expression, Three ,fougths
of the hymns in our lynn books are nm
fitto be sung. q Their motives are not
within the range Of musical -capability,j
All docfrinal religious verse, all that lis
NARRATIVE, in fine, all that is not amo-9
Itional, giving ythrnical utterance to-
praise, ior to prayer, or to some religious
feeling, is absolutely Unfit for musical
treatment. For example, ono very
sound and orthod dox piece. OF musical
verso / have often heard sung, but new
er without temptation to laughter. It
How firm a foundation 70 saints Of the Lord,
Ie laid for your faith in his excellent werd
Now it i'd rs simpossible to express, or TO
illustrate, or 20 intensity the idea, in
those lines by o melody, as it would be
to express by triple fugue of two short
subjects and one long ono, that the
square described on the hYpo thnepHe of
o rigkt-angled triangle is equal to the
sum OF the squares described on the
other two Sides. The thing is impossi,.
BILE in the nature OF thinga it can't be
done. The 6 Gloria in iexcelsis is n
model of writing for religions musical
expression. Soars most OF the Psalna
chanted in the Episcpi,,asal ssergYiic Rich
ard Grant White. s.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1874-09-17

England has abolialled the duty on
race horses, by means of which she has,
heretofore raised d revenue of $5e, goo,
YEARLY. 81 g ,l & ss.sl IL -. .is.ssG
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1874-09-17

SAs soon as a yonpg woman gets
some steady employment, she stops
fainting away ss the sight Of o mouse.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1874-09-17

There is a paper in wv Wisconsin which
callsitgelf the Tremp lean county Wee6-
ly Messenger and Journal and Record.
It complains that itBs exchanges do not
give fnil credit when they copy its short
Jokes.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1874-09-17
The Agricultural Strike.

!. !
The great agricultural strike in Eng
land ia at an end, having resulted in d
virtual triumph for the farmers. It
was the largest strike that ever occurred,
both as to the numbers engaged and
the pecuniary resources OF the union by
which iit was backed mp. 1t 1astednear-
ly five months, during which Time ev-
cry striker received nine shillings per
week, or about two dollars and d quar-
ter. Finally however, the union fonnd
its funds running low, aud, as, the farm
ers gave no signs of acceding to the de-
mendB ef the strikers. and were cons
stantly filing their places with labor
ers FROM other quarters. they wer6 st
last obliged to yield. Not all, howeys
or for, while many have gone buck to
work at the old wages, many have pro-
ferred to seek other and distant fielda
of labor. Tho union still has some
means left, and is sextending Gid to such
as wish to migrate to- Canada, SO that
in this way. the, strike may finally prove
beneficial to some of its participants.
fhu anns, n "a q, :, -. -, :. h,
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1874-09-17

= d. 81 ffI7 = :. jllttlti4,iffltf tfs Z 9
being rest bred In stcne
ex pense OF the re ector OF
Ay. II. Gil Foot. For six
ION attended the chnfch,
the resid dence of his
place has long b cen celeEi
htingal hence Mill
that bird. !:
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1874-09-17

.5 Dcggia'e 'ea conetn is now visible in
the BON thern Hemisphere, and the Chi
nese are in a terrible stew about it,
consid dering it harbinger oil evil.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-01-29

There's great deal of genius in
making people comfortable.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-01-29
GRAND RAPIDS WIS., THURSDAY JAN 80. 1871.

"A young American having broken
an appointment with DR.. Franklin,
came to him the following day, and
make a very handsome apology for his
absence. He was proceeding when the
doctor stopped him with "My good
boy, say no more, you have said too
much already; for the man who is
good at making excuses is seldom good
at anything else
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-01-29

An Ohio Baptist says; "Breth-
ren, I've been trying nigh onto forty
year to serve the Lord and get rich
both at onct, and [ tell you its mighty
hard sleddin'.'
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-01-29

-When that adherence which. soci-
ETY. now shows to direct theft is shown
to theft of all degrees of indirectness,
then viii these mercantile vices disaf-
pear. Will not only the trader who
adulterates or gives short measure, but
also the merchant who overtradGs, the
bank director who countenances an ex-
aggerated report, and the railway di-
rector who repudiate8 his guarantee,
come to be regarded as the same genus
as the pickpocket, and are treated
with like disdain, then the morals of
trade become what they should be-
Herbert Spencer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-01-29

The surest way to lose your
health is to keep drinking other peo-
pies.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-01-29

As thy days, SO shall thy strength
be" There are very few trials that
we cannot bear when we come to them
There are very few evils that we fear,
which, when we reach them, are as
bad as we thought they were. There
are very few places where we fall down
in weakness, as we thought we should.
God reveals himself to us. He makes
some gracious provision for our neces-
sity. He helps us. He is present
help in time Of need.-H " Beech
er.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-01-29

IF man has great idea of him
self, it is certain to be the only great
idea he will ever have.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-01-29

MAKE not fool Of thyself to make
others merry.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-01-29

He who gives up the smallest
part of secret, has the rest no long
er in his power
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-01-29

: That woman was a philosopher,
though a rough one, who, when she
lost her husband, said she had one
great consolation, and that was-~she
knew where he was O nights
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-01-29

There is nothing which binds heart
to heart SO steadily as trusting and be-
ing trusted.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-01-29

"A Covington girl lent her shawl
to an invalid gentleman riding in a
stage, and when he handed it back
there was a $500 greenback pinned to
the shawl.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-01-29

If you do your duty, God will not
fail Of his.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-01-29
Sorrows and

Sorrows and reverses spring up
independently of external circumstan-
ces. and Heaven has dealt them out SO.
wisely to man, that those who are to
outward appearance most highly favor
ed by fortune, are yet not on that ac-
count more exempt from the causes
ssat originate Inward pains
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-01-29

FRIENDSHIP AND LovE.--These
require the deepest and most entire
confidence, but souls Of high charac-
ter demand not communications Of q
familiar nature.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-01-29


+. WIT FROM THE PULPIT--I is re-
lated of certain New England divine
who fourished not many years ago.
and whose matrimonial relations are
supposed not to have been of the most
agreeable kind, that one Sabbath
morning, while reading to his congre77
cation the parable of the supper, in
which occurs the passage: "Aud an
other said [ have bought five yoke of
oxen. and | go to prove them: | pray
thee have me excused. And another
said : [ have married a wife, and
therefore cannot come, he suddenly
paused at the. end of this verse, drew
off his spectacles, and lookiag around
on his hearers, said with emphasis :
THE fact Of. it is, my bretheren, one
women can draw man farther away
from the Kingdom Of heaven than five
yoke of oxen
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-01-29

Every duty brings its pee liar de-
light, every denial its appropriate COM
pensation, every thought its recon-
pense, every love its elysium, and
every cross its crown ); pay goes with
performance as effect with cause.
Meanness overreaches itself; vice viii
ates whoever indulges in it; the
wicked wrong their own souls gener-
ostiy greatens virtue exalts; charity
transfgures. and Holiness is the es-
,sence of angelhood. God does not re-.
quire us to live on credit He pays us
what we earn as we earn it, good or
evil, heaven or hell, according to our
choice.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-01-29

There are people whose very pres
ence seems to lift you into better,
lighter atmosphere. Choose such as
sociates. ''He that walketh with wise
men shall be wise but companion Of
fools shall be destroyed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-01-29

Few men are wise enough to. pre-
fer the blame that is useful for them,
to the praise that betrays them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-01-29

Mans wisdom consists in cheer
fully using present comfort, and dill
gently attending to present duties.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-01-29

In the assurance of strength there
is strength; and they are weakest,
however strong, who have no faith IN
themselves or their powers. .--Anon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-01-29
The public character and private

The public character and private
being of almost every. person. In the
world differ widely from each-other and
the hero of history who is also the hero
to his valet is yet to be found. Some
people call this difference inconsistency,
and some many-sidedness; to some it
argues shallowness, veneer, unreaIlty,
and is, therefore, unworthy of esteem ;
to others it is but the necessary conse.
quence of a complex human nature,
and a sign that the mind needs the rest
of alienation just as much as the
Body.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-01-29

The best guardian of a women's
happinness is her husbands love and
of her honor, her affection for him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-01-29

The essence of true nobility is
neglect Of self Let the thought of
self pass in, and the beauty of great
action is gone like a bloom from soil
ed flower.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-01-29

-Eminence is not to be reached by
a fra~tic struggle after eminence. The
road to it is much more commonplace.
He that would dazzle must dig.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-01-29

Will you ask from the soldier
thrown into the heat of the battle to
explain the Plan of the. general! How
could he? If he has done his duty, i
he has thrown himself into the struS-
gle, he has only seen the disorder OF
the charge, the flashing Of arms, the
clouds of smoke and dust; he has only
heard human cries mixed with the
deafening sound Of artillery, 10 him
all was disorder and chaos; but upon
the neighboring heights one eye ioi,
lowed the combat one hand directed
the least movement of the troops
Now, my brethren, there is battle
which is pursued through the ages.
It is that of truth, of love and justice
against error, egotism and inlqulsy,
1t belongs not to US obscure soldiers
thrown into the fight to direct the. con
test--it ought to suffice US thss God
conducts it; tits for US to remain at the
post he assigns US, and to struSSgl9
there tirmly, even to the end
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-01-29

--Women. easily detect a mans love
indeed every thing is easier to dis
guise from them-even hatred than
tthe passion Of love in men.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-01-29

The chains of habit are generally
too small to be felt, till they are too
strong to be broken.-Dr. johnson.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-01-29

-Self-denial is the cardinal virtue of
a Christian: The number of Chris
tians who deny themselves the pleas
ure of attending prayer-meetings is
much greater than the church gets
credit for.-Daabury Neacs.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-01-29

According to tie census Of 1860,
23S 523 persons we're engaged in diff
ferent occupations in the State of Wis
consin Let me enumerate a few
classes. There were LOO physicians,
1133 ministers, and 1,234 lawyers, H.
lustrating pretty well as to their rela-
tive number the saying Of a man who
had combined within himself the func-
tious Of physician. clergyman and lawy-
er, that ..he had found the average
man willing to give % cents for his
souls salvation, so cents to be made
well if sick, and $500 to have his
own way. There were 1899 teachers,
1916 merchants, 2S.238 laborcr..
588 public. officers, and 240 United
States officers. The great majority of
the remaining 225, 269 persons whose
occupations are enumerated were en-
gagged in employments requiring the
use Of the hand--they are the grest
grand army Of manual workers, and OF
this number, as ! have before stated,
125, ,531 were engaged in the pursuit
of agriculture. Gen. Sam. FatLou..
HRNRY WARD BEECHER or FS-
TEREsT No blister draws sharper
than does the interest OF all indus
tries, none is comparable TO that of I'm.
terest. 1t works ali day and night !
in fair weather, and ftSaf. It has no,
sound in its footsteps, cut srayefs fast.
1t 2naws at mans substance With
invisible teeth. 1t biads Industry with
It's film, as t1y Is bound in. a spider's
web Debts rolh man over and over.
binding hana anG foot; and letting. him,
hang upon the fatal naeslf, until. the
long legged &4terest dexo4Hs him.
There IS BIT che thing. on. a. farm like
it, anG that RS the, Canada thistle.
which szgarm8 rev plants every time
yoa sreak fts roots, whose blossoms.
are prolific, and every flower the faith
II CT million seeds: Every leaf is
ga avl, every branch spear, and, eve-.
ry plant like platoon Of bayouets
AMI q fell Of them ike an ar,n.d host.
The whole plant is a torment and a,
Tegetabie curse. And yet a farmer.
aad better make his bad of Canada
thistles than to De at ease upon in.e,S
/ sss.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-01-29

Cheerfulness cannot be forced, and
man has not much more power over
the clouds that etershadoW his mind,
than over those that darken the sky.
Meanwhile man ought not. to be alto
eether inactive, but must labor at his
daily duties, and be watchful over him
self.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-01-29

There lived some fifty years or SO
ago, set Of great table takers, who
we're asked to dine because of their
lively conversational powers. Now if
this be any of you, never waste it in
mere plessantries; but say something
worth the s&ying, and aim at the high
Ell results Remember Jesus was a
mighty table talker, as the evangelists
took care to note--Spurgeon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-01-29

"A man who cannot command his
temper, his attention and his counte-
nance, should not think of being man
Of business.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-01-29

The sorrow which calls for help
and comfort is not the greatest, nor
does it come from the depths of the
heart.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-01-29

We shall, indeed, find a wider
range and grasp in one man than an
other; but yet it will be our own fault
if we do not discover something in the
most limited range of mind which is
different from, and il it's way, better
than, anything presented to Us by the
more grasping intellect. We all know
that the nightingale sings more nobly
than the lark; but who, therefore,
would wish the lark not to sing, or
would deny that it had character of
It's own, which bore part among the
melodies of creation no less essential
than that of the more icb'y-gifted
bird.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-01-29

1t is not miserable to be blind he
only is miserable who cannot acquiesce
in his blindness with fortitide. Mil
ton.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-01-29

A friend, visiting in minister $
family, where the parents were very
strict in regard to the children's Sab
bath department, was confdentially in
formed by one Of the little girls that
sshe would like to be minister. > >
"Whv?" inquired the visitor, rather
puzzled to understand what had given
the child so sudden an admiration for
that calling. The visitor was quickly
enlightened by the prompt reply 80
that could holler on Sunday p Nd
tionGI Baptist.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-01-29
Profanity never did any man the

Profanity never did any man the
least good. No man is the richer, or
happier, or wiser for it. 1t commends
no one to any society. 1t is disgust
ing to the refined; abominable to the
good; insulting to those with whom
we associate; degrading to the mind
improbable and injurious to society.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-01-29
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Motherhood. Mrs. Harriet Beech
er Stowe speaks of motherhood. in
pretty way, when she says: 'lt would
sometimes seem as if motherhood were
lovely artifee of the great Father to
wean the heart from selfshhess, by
peaceful and gradual process. The
babe is self in another form. 1t Is a
life interviewer and identified with the
mothers life that she passes by almost
insensible gradations. from herself to
it; and day by day the instructive love
of self wanes as the child love wakes,
filling the heart with a thousand new
springs of tenderness"
i have tried both ways | speak
from experience. am in good spirits;
because [ take no spirits | au hale,
because | use no ale; | take no anti
dote in the form of drugs, because |
take no poison in the form of drinks.
Thus, though in the first instance |
sought only the public good, | have
found my own also, since | become .
total abstsiner | have four reasons
for continuing to be one; LIST, my
health is ssronger;. I'd, my head is
clearer; 81. my heart is lighter; 4th,
my purseis heavier - Thomas Guthrie,
D. ..
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-01-29

MANY things have been accept
ed, first and last, among men as provi-
dental, under the mistaken supposi-
tion that tie devil does understand the
value of times and opportunities.
Evil has its providences as we'll as
good; and a tempted man is often too
much befogged to distinguish the one
from the other. Interpreting provi-
dences by wishes, is the favorite trick
of fools. '--Arthur Bonnicastle.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-01-29

A Christian merchant, who from
being a very poor boy had fisen to
wealth and renown, was once asked by
an intimate friend to what, under God,
he attributed his success in life. "To
prompt and steady obedience to my pa
rents" was the reply In the midst
of many bad examples of youths of
my own age, [ was always able to yield
ready submission to the will of my
father and mother. and I firmly be.
lieve that a blessing has, in consequence
rested upon me and upon my efforts.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-01-29

Man stands in need of a certain
degree of frmness in all the circum-
stances of life, even those that appear
most fortunate and when painful
events occur, they are perhaps sent
only to try and pure US; and if we
have the resolution to hold fast in cur
hour of trial, from this very frmness
itself serenity returnes to the mind,
which always feels satisfaction in act
ing conformably to duty.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-02-27

Music i'm The LafSe-o'Iseiiiy's Band
snduIge in IA tsrcak- DONyn-Ehc
veteran Leader sin s,iyes

Last Friday, OReilly's band chartered
team and wagon to convey them to Tcon-
deroga, where they were engaged TO play
that evening When opposite Maple Bend,
on the Lake, the ice gave way, precipitating
big fiddle, little fddes, cornet, picolo,
clarionctt, and their manipulators into the
lamp waters flake Champlain
Immediately, Bass Pecor called out. Gan
hands around.' Our friend John O'Reily
began "ballancng partners with Tom
Wilson, while the latter followed by tread
ing water and "cuttiug down a double
shuttle" Frank Pccor then ''alle-manded
corners, with Buffalo robe, keeping time
by squirting n stream of lake water from
his mouth" Bass Pecor then began ''waltz-
ing about, trying to catch on a cake o f ice.
with his teeth Bass it is said raised the
water of Lake Champlain, at least six
inches. During this wild scene, the driver
of the team was endcavorng to Glance
out his animals. AS the both horses struck
shore with their forward feet, the tail of Teach
seemed to be about eleven feet in length
which upon close examination were found
to he composed of members of the unforiu-
nate bard hanging on behind. After ring
ing eacH other, as dry as the ringing faCili-
ties at hand would admit of, the rescue of
the wagon which was still in the lake began.
The party called into requisition neighbour
ing fence rails, and with the assistance of
the Buffalo robes, which were tied in the
wheels, the vehicle was finally drawn out
somewhat moist. Then began the fishing
for property afioat. The owners of the va
rious instruments made slip-nooses from
the harness and whip lash, and after work
ing for few moments every fiddle, horn,
(not spiritual horns) and other instruments,
lay basking in the sun, Chat is if the sun
was shining at the time)
On opening the fiddle box of our friend
Mr. OReilly, We are happy to say, that only
three drops of water were found on the fid-
die, and Tom Wilson says, that said drops
were tears of joy, shed by the owner of the
instrument, as he discovered his "Cremona"
alive and able to squeal.
After arriving at III, the members OF the
band obtained dry clothing and the sweet
strains produced by them that evening was
never surpassed. We did not ascertain
whether there was any insurance on the
party or not. Probably not whitehall
WinIeS