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Middletown transcript., 1877-08-18

A BEAUTIFUL THoUGHT.-When
the summer of youth is slowly wasting
away on the nightfall of age, and the
shadow of the path becomes deeper,
and life wears to its close, it is plea
SAINT to look through the vista of time
upon the sorrows and felicities of our
earlier years. If we have had a home
to shelter and hearts to rejoice with
us, and friends have been gathered
around our tireside, the rough places
of wayfaring will have been worn and
smoothed away in the twilight of life,
and many dark spots we have passed
through will grow brighter and more
beautiful. Happy indeed are those
whose intercourse with the world has
not changed the tone of their feeling,
or broken those musical chords of the
heart whose vibrations are SO melcdi-
GUS, SO tender and so touching in the
evening of their lives.
Middletown transcript., 1877-08-18

A druggist of Philadelphia having
amassed a fortune, determined recently
to erect in one of the surburbs man.
sion which should contain every posi-
Bile comfort, and to which he would
retire to enjoy his honest means during
the remainder Of his days. He had
somehow heard that over the entrance
to retreat erected with similar inten-
tions were the words "otium cum dig
nitate." He knew the English of this
expressive phrase, but, as the sequel
shows, was not so sure Of the Latin, for
over his door was painted, in brave
array, "opium cum digitale."
Middletown transcript., 1877-08-18

Richter says nothing is more annoy
ing than nest in which there sit none
but sisters; the nest must be shaken up
into mixed and motley graduation
that is to say, of brothers and sisters
packed in layers, so that an honest
pastor fdo can come and ask after the
brother, when he is only on the look
out for the sister; and SO too must the
girl who loves a brother, absolutely
and by stronger necessity, have a
sister whose friend she is, and who may
be hook and handle to the brother.
Middletown transcript., 1877-08-18
A Dread Revenge.

Many long years ago, the chief Of
the district, Maclean of Lochbuy, in
the Island Of Null, had grand hunt
ing excursion.
To grace the festivity, his lady at
tended, with his only child, an infant,
then in the nurses arm.
The deer, driven by the hounds, and
hemmed in by surrounding rocks, few
to narrow pass, the only outlet they
could find.
Here the chief had placed one Of his
men to guard the deer from passing
but the animals rushed with such im-
petuosity that the poor forester could
not withstand them.
In the rage of the moment, Maclean
threatened the man with instant death,
but his punishment was commuted to
whipping or scourging in the face Of
the clan, which in those times was con-
sidered degrading punishment, fit
only for the lowest Of menials and the
worst Of crimes.
The clansman burned with anger
and fresh revenge.
He rushed forward, plucked the
tender infant, the heir of Lochbuy,
from the hands of the nurse, and
bounding to the rocks, in moment
he stood upon an inaccessible cliff, pro
jecting over the water.
The screams of the agonized mother
and chief at the awful jeopardy in
which their child was placed, may
easily be conceived.
Maclean implored the man to give
back his son, and expressed his deep
contrition for the degradation he had
in a moment of excitement inflicted
on his clansman.
The other replied that the only con-
dition on which he would consent to
the restitution was, that Maclean him
self should bare his back to the cord,
and be publicly scourged as he had
been.
In despair, the chief consented, say
ing he would submit to anything if his
child were but restored.
To the grief and astonishment Of the
clan, Maclean bore this insult, and
when it was completed, begged that
the clansman might return from his
perilous situation with the young chief.
The man regarded him with a smile
Of demoniac revenge, and lifting high
the child in the air, plunged with him
in the abyss beneath.
The sea closed over them, and neith-
sr, it is said, ever emerged from the
5empestuous whirlpools and basaltic
,averns that yawned around them, and
'till threaten the inexperienced navi-
gator on the. shores of Null.
Middletown transcript., 1877-08-18

THOUGHTS FOR SATURDAY NIGHT.
Fortune is the rod Of the weak and
the staff Of the brave.
Death is a friend of ours, and he that
is not ready to entertain him is not at
home.
A jest's prosperity lies in the ear Of
him that hears it, never in the tongue
of him that makes it.
Friendship is the medicine for all
misfortunes but ingratitude dries up
the fountain of all goodness.
Laughter is, indeed, akin to weep
ing, and true humor is as closely allied
to pity as it is abhorrent to derision.
As the touchstone which tries gold,
but is not itself tried by the gold such
is he that has the standard of judg-
ment.
In the affairs of life activity is to be
preferred to dignity, and practical en-
ergy and dispatch to the premeditated
composure and reserve.
Many judge rashly only for the
pleasure they take to discourse, and
make conjectures of other mems man
ners by way of exercising their wits.
To doubt is an injury; to suspect
friend is a breach of friendship; jeal-
ousy is seed sown but in vicious
minds /; prone to distrust, because apt
to deceive.
Judges ought to be more learned
than witty, more reverent than plausi-
BILE, and more advised than confident.
Above all things integrity is their por-
ton and proper virtue.
''There is nothing" said Plato, $50
delightful as the hearing or speaking
oftruth." For this reason, there is no
conversation SO agreeable as that of a
man of integrity, who hears without any
intention to betray, and speaks without
any intention to deceive.
Middletown transcript., 1877-08-18

M. B. Howard, Of Nye county, had
not enough hardihood to be politi-
clan. He was a candidate for State
and was defeated by close
vote. That reverse, following many
others, depressed his spirits, and he
was found dead, with the following
written on paper and pinned to his
breast: II have had an uphill life
for years. I am tired Of living. I have
taken one Of the most powerful Of mar
cotics, one which science is powerless
to cOunteract Bury me as you find
me, without singing, without a prayer.
l am not a Christian. Good bye to the
world"
Middletown transcript., 1877-08-18
Enrllsh eentIemsn or I7sz.

The Baron de Pollnitz thus des-
cribes the manner Of life Of an Eng
lish fine gentleman in the first half Of
the last centuary, whom he describes
to be a medium between the two ex-
tremes Of a scholar and "Deboshee.
He rises late, puts on a frock-a close
bodied coat, without pockets or plaits,
and with straight sleeves-and, leav-
ing his sword at home, takes his cane
and walks usually to the park, "the
exchange for men Of Quality There
he makes certain engagements for the
day, and, after returning home to
dress, saunters to some coffee or choco-
late house; "for," writes the Baron,
''it is a sort of rule with the English
to go once a day at least to houses of
this sort, where they talk Of business
and news, read the papers and often
look at one another without opening
their lips, and 'tis very well they are
so mute, for if they were as talkative
as the people Of many other nations,
the coffee houses would be intolerable,
and there would be no hearing what
one man said when there are 50 many.
A chocolate house visited by the Baron
de Pollnitz every morning to pass the
time was invariably crowded. To Sc
cure admission, nothing more was
needed than the dress of a gentleman.
Here duke and other peers mingled
with the rest; at one o'clock there be-
ing a general departure to attend
Court, the kings levee and the queens
apartment. At 3 o'clock the fine gen
tlemen dine, and at an expensive rate /;
parties at taverns being very much in
fashion. "At private houses the ladies
retire as soon as dinner is over, and
the men remain at table, upon which,
the cloth being taken of, the footman
places a bottle of wine, if all the guests
don't drink the same sort with glasses
well rinsed, and then they withdraw,
and only one waits at the boufet The
bottle now goes round, every one fills
his glass as he pleases, and drinks as
much or as little as he will, but they
always drink too much because they
sit too long at it." Upon at last quit
ting the table the company go out
again for the air, either in coaches to
the Ring in Hyde Park or on foot to
St. James. Operas and plays are next
visited, and afterwards balls and as
semblies. At midnight supper is serv-
ed. "The companies formed at taverns
ire the merriest," writes the Baron.
AT daylight jolly oarousers retire
nome Judge, after what / have now
aid, whether a young gentleman has
not as much to amuse him in London
Is at Paris and Rome. Believe me,
hat they who say that this city is too
for them only say so to
rive themselves an air."-AU the Year
Round.
Middletown transcript., 1877-08-18

General notions about sin and saliva
ton can do you no good in the way of
the blessed life. As in journey, you
must see milestone after milestone fall
into your rear, otherwise you remain
stationary; 50, in the grand march of
a noble life, one paltriness after anoth-
er musts disappear or you have lost
your chance.
Middletown transcript., 1877-08-18
c. w.m,,n coorr ,,,,, r,,p noc

SIR WALTER SCoTT AND THE Doc
ToR.-Sir Walter Scott was once in a
small English town, where his servant
fell sick, and he was under the neces-
sity of sending for doctor. There
were two in the town, one who had
been long established, and one new
conner. The latter gentleman was for
tunately found at home, and lost no
time in obeying Sir Walters summons,
who, looking up when he entered, saw
before him grave, sagacious-looking
man, attired in black, with a shovel
hat, in whom, to his utter astonishment
he recognized Scottish blacksmith,
who had formerly practiced with con-
siderable success as a veterinary oper-
ator in the neighborhood of Ashestiel.
"How in the world p exclaimed Sir
Walter, "came you here? Can it be
possible that this is John Lundie?"
"In truth it is, your honor-just
that, exactly"
"Well, let us hear. You were a
horse doctor before; now it seems you
are a man doctor. How do you get.
onY
"on2 just extraordinary weel F; for
your honor maun ken that my prac-
tice is very sure and orthodox l de-
pend entirely upon twa simples.' .
"And what may their names be2--
Perhaps it's a secretg
"Pll tell your honor" Gin low tone)
my twa simples are just laudamy and
calamy."
'simples, withavengeance !" replied
Sir Walter. eBut, John do you never
happen to kill any of your patients ?''
"Kill2 Oh, ay. May be sac. Whites
they dee and whiles no; but it's the
will o Providence; 0nyhoO, your
honor, it wull be very lang before it
makes up for Flodden."
Middletown transcript., 1877-08-18

The Chinese have custom well
worthy of imitation. They endeavor
to make each year Of life bear its own
burdens and complete its own work.
As the old year goes out and the new
one comes in, every man makes special
effort to pay his debts, that he may
once more begin square with the world.
Middletown transcript., 1877-08-18

No trait of character is more yalua-
bic than the possession Of good tenn
per. Home can never be made happy
without it. 1t is like flowers spring
ing up in our pathway reviving and
cheering US. Kind looks and words
are the outward demonstrations pa
tience and forbearance are the senti-
ments within.
Middletown transcript., 1877-08-18

Not long before the death of Fred
erick the Great several of his ministers
came to him as usual. Il have not
closed my eyesallnight,s said the king,
sand in the morning, when I feel dis
posed to sleep, I am obliged to attend
to business" /" "Your Majesty" replied
Garz, might surely have indulged
yourself" What" rejoined the king,
looking steadfastly at him, "dO you
suppose 1 am paid by the state to do
nothing p
Middletown transcript., 1877-08-18

To look upon the soul as going on
from strength to strength, to consider
that she is to shine for ever with new
aecessions Of glory, and brighten to all
eternity; that she viii be still adding
virtue to virtue, and knowledge to
knowledge, carries in it something
wonderfully agreeable to that ambition,
which is natural to the mind Of man.
Middletown transcript., 1877-08-18

Charity is the greatest of virtues.
'There is that scattereth and yet in
creaseth." This would seem paradox
ical, and yet it is found in the Book Of
books. "God loyeth cheerful giver." I"
at is more blessed to give than to re-
ceive." This, too, is the teaching Of
the holy writ. "Whatsoever measure
you mete, it shall be meted to you
again" Think of it, O man. and be
generous to your fellow.
Middletown transcript., 1877-08-18

The New Bedford Mass Standard
says the stock of sperm oil in that city
is 5773 barrels in excess of that of last
year, at this date, but that the stock of
whale oil is 6815 barrels less, and that
of whalebone 1000 lbs. less than in
1876.
Middletown transcript., 1877-08-18

Ofsatires 1 think as Epietetus did +:
"If evil be said of thee, and it be true,
correct thyself; fit be a lie, laugh at
it" By dint of time and experience, /
have learned to be a good pOst-horse ;
go through my appointed daily stage,
and l care not for the ours who bark
at me along the road.
Middletown transcript., 1877-08-18

We should not be too hesty in be-
slowing either our praise or our cen
sure on mankind, since we shall often
find such a mixture Of good and evil
in the same character that it may re-
quire a very accurate Judgment and a
very elaborate inquiry to determine on
which side the balance turns.
Middletown transcript., 1877-08-18

Gold is a wonderful clearer of the
understanding; it dissipates every
doubt and scruple in an instant; /; ac-
commodities itself to the meanest capa-
cities; silences the loud and clamorous
and brings the most obstinate and in
flexible.
Middletown transcript., 1877-08-18

Both our mental and moral acquisi-
tions increase by their communication
to others; which gives an illustration
of two truths-frst, that we are framed
to carry out the law of love and sec
ond, that the possessions which multi
ply in the imparting are naturally the
most valuable.
Middletown transcript., 1877-08-18

The Chinese have gone into the hair
business, and last year exported 1885,
900 pounds from Swatow alone-a
seven-fold increase in two years. It is
gathered in BARRIERS shops.
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sIittle deeds of kindness, u

repeated every day, we find true hap
piness. All home, at school, in the
street, in the neighbor's house, on the
play-ground-we shall find opportunity
every day for usefulness.
A. Every day little look into the
Bible. One chapter a day. What
treasure of Bible knowledge one may
acquire in ten years. Every day
verse committed to memory. What a
volume in the mind, at the end of
twenty-five years.
Middletown transcript., 1877-08-18
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LlttIe Everx %.

The longest life is made up Of simple
days,-few or many but the days
grow into years, and give the measure
of our lives at the last.
The life is at the last what the days
have been. Let the children, there
fore, look after the days-one day at
a time-and put into each one some
thing that will last-something worth
doing, something worth remembering,
something worth initiating by those
who follow us.
1. Every day a little knOwledge.-
One fact in a day. How small a thing
is one factl Only one! Ten years
pass by. Three thousand, six hundred
and fifty facts are not small thing.
2. Every day a little selfdenial.
The thing that is difficult to do to-day
will be an easy thing to do three hun
dred and sixty-fve days hence, if each
day it shall have been repeated. What
power of self-mastery shall he enjoy
who, looking to God for His grace,
seeks every day to practice the grace
he prays forl
8. Every day a little hOpefulness.
We live for the good of others, if our
living be in any sense true living. It
is not in the great deeds Of philan-
thropy that the only blessing is found.
In
Middletown transcript., 1877-08-18

"GOd knows who was right" is an
inscription on tomb in Virginia over
the graves of two brothers who were
killed fighting in the opposing armies
Of the late war,
Middletown transcript., 1877-08-18

They .sat in the parIor, and he
squeezed her hand. "Oh, would that
this hand were minep' he sighed
why ?" she simpered. eBecause if it
were mine, I could knock bullocks
down with it better'n with a sledge
hammer" The last seen of that young
man he was trying to climb on the top
Of the house by aid Of the water-spout.
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written for the MiddletoWn Transcript
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