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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-10-29
My Childhood Home.

The house, only two-stories high, was
placed back from the road, and surrounded
by beautiful trees. The house was built for
comfort more than elegance, and occupied a
large space of ground There was no place
amidst the pretentious dwellings that had
sprung up around more beautiful than those
about the secluded white cottage. The lands
were terraced and planted with vines both
useful and ornamental; here arose a little
arbor from a mound of flowers; there the
stream from the mountains meandered on its
course to the great waters in the valley. The
rude, pleasant kitchen, with its many win
dows and its sunshine; the large sItting-room,
with homely wellpolished furniture, made
for use; the parlor fitted-up with some pre-
tensions to elegance, with good pictures on
the walls; the little rooms for other purposes
-one hardly knew what-except some were
pleasantest for winter use. others for summer;
then the airy chambers looking out upon the
beautiful meadow and forest. Birds were
singing in the leafy branches, and fragrant
blossoms adorned the turf. How dimly do
they come to me now through the distance.
Bright happy faces gathered around the
Preside at night; happy schooldays came and
went; what bright picture there was before
me. But alas, what a changed 1t was not
in the springtime when the springing grass
anu purple Vloiels trein oieo oehealu u Weignt
of dewy gems. but in the bright summer |
| became motherless. The shroud was folded
over the still bosom; the eyes closed in the
last dreamless slumber; she was lowered into
the dark grave. Oh, how drearyI how desc
late was that homei Sisters and brothers met
around the family altar. But there was ever
vacant chair; the light of the family circle
had departed. Long. weary months rolled
| by, then another came to ell the vacant
place; but how different from the one that
had left usI Where was the calm, sweet face,
which ever reproved with love? Years
fraught with much grief and little Joy have
passed away since then; my daily life was
marked with life's severest trials and disap-
pointments. do not often think of i, but
this evening it comes so wildly to my md
it makes my heart ache and my hand trem-
/ BILE.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-10-29
Not by Chance.

Perhaps in some isolated instances man
may become wealthy through series of cir
cumstances very much resembling "luck,"
but as rule, those who would enjoy success
must work hard for it Twenty clerks in
store, 20 hands in printing Office, 20 appren-
tees in ship yard, 20 men in a village-all
want tc get on in the world and expect to do
so. One of the clerks will become partner
and make a fortune; one of the compos;.ors
will own newspaper and become an infuen-
tial citizen; and one of the apprentices will
become a master builder; one of the young
villager will get handsome farm and live
like patriarch--but which one is the lucky
Individual? Luckyi There is rarely any
luck about it. The young fellow who will
distance his competitors is he who masters his
business, who preserves his integrity, who
lives clearly and purely, who devotes his
leisure to acquisition OF knowledge, who gains
friends by deserving them, and who saves his
spare money. There are some ways to for
tune shorter than this old dusty highway;
but the staunch men of the community, the
men who achieve something really worth
having, good. fortune, good name, and serene
old age, all travel in this road.
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How He Got a Wife.
Detroit Free Prets.J

A man named Dunn. aged 81. came into
Adrian, Monday, and said he wanted to get
married. He was Ga, and said he owned
farm of 160 acres near Clayton, and would
treat his honeysuckle with becoming tender
ness. He was referred to family named
Clegg, and went to the house and paid the
old lady visit Her daughter Nan was out
in the garden, barefooted and bareheaded, but
the mother called and said, Here, Nan, come
in, you. You've got to get married" Nan
dropped her hoe and replied, "All right,
man." and proceeded to be interviewed. The
meeting was highly satisfactory. 1t was q
case of "Maude and the Judge with the sad
part eliminsted, for after the girl, aged 16,
had dressed her feet, combed her hair and
washed her De and hands the twain pro-
ceeded to the Office of Justice Lamb and were
made one.
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Thackeray and Boston Society.


When Thackeray came to Boston to de-
liver his lectures he had made an agreement
with friend, Bostonian whom he met in
Germany, to go and hear Theodore Parker,
but was advised by his newer acquaintance
here not to do go, as it would not be thought
the proper thing. and might possibly hurt his
lectures.
1t was in the winter. and one Sunday morn
ing there had been a rain and the streets
were glazed with ice) Thackeray started with
two friends, a gentleman and his daughter,
for church, they to go to Music Hall and be
to ST. Paul's. 1t was uncomfortable travel
ing, and of very different sort to which the
great man was accustomed, but he made his
way by taking the gentleman's arm and
placing his other hand on the lady's shoulder.
When the entrance to Music Hall was reach
ed his friends were about bidding him good
morning, but looking about him, he said:
"Well, If go on shall certainly fall and
break my neck, so / must go in with you"
1t happened to be Parker's sermon on Amos
Lawrence. Thackeray was immensely
pleased. fascinated.
The same evening a company was as
sembled mt the house of distinguished lit
erary gentleman of this city. Thackersy
was ofthe number, and could talk of nothing
but Theodore Parker; be was all aglow with
enthusiasm and admiration for him. Pres
emily the host remarking the blank counten-
ances ofhis guests, slowly said, "We-dont
meet Mr.. Parker He moves in another
circle"
Strengthening himself up, said: II begin to
Boston yet"
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UNDER THE LEAVES.

Bright green leaves from the s, # brown earth,
Happy spring time hath called them forth;
First faint promise of summer bloom,
Breaches from the fragrant, sweet perfume
Under the leaves
Lift themi what marvellous beauty lies
Hidden beneath from our thoughtless eyes;
May flowers rosy and pur. st white
Lift their cups to the sudden light
Under the leaves.
Are there no lives; whose holy deeds,
Seen by no eye. save His who reads
Motive and action-in silence grow
Into rare beauty and bud and blow
Under the leaves.
Fair white flowers Of faith and trust.
Springing from spirit bruised and erusted,
Blossoms of love, rose tinted and bright
Touched and painted by Heavens own light,
Under the leaves.
Full fresh clusters Of duty done,
Fairest of all in that shadow grown;
Wondrous fragrance, that sweet and rare
Comes from the flower cups hidden there
Under the leaves
Though unseen by our vision dim
Bud and bloom are known to Him.
Wait we conten, for His Heavenly ray,
Wait till our Master himself one day
Lifteth the leaves.
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BE Young While You Can.
lSpringfield Republican

When girls midway in their teens throw
off their natural, girlish habits and attire,
don lorg skirts, shoot up their hair, affect the
airs and dress of young women, they would
often be surprised to know what their elders
really think of the improvements. One such
miss went to the depot recently to meet an
aged friend of the family, aud was surprised
to find herself not recognized upon greeting
the visitor as she stepped from the car.
isn't Maria, is it7" Certainly; don't you
think look better than / did last summer
when you were here?" no" replied the
honest soul, looking the girl over, ito tell the
truth, don't. Go home and let down your
hair and be young while you can, for it will
not be many years before you will be glad to
have people take you for girl"
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other. ~here is a cast of Colonel Burr" aAnd
what of that?" was the reply. "Ahl my
DEAR" said the old lady in an indescribable
tone, "you never knew Colonel Burr. l met
him often in society, and l am sure he was
the most lovable man ever met
Some assertions in an article on the death
of Colonel Burr, which appeared in the New
York Times during last summer, are
prejudiced and untrue. The article speaks of
his terrible outbursts of profanity while on
his death bed, and asserts that he died de-
serted by his friends and bereft of human
sympathy. Now happen to know that the
reverse of this is true. Colonel Burr died,
rs you know, at the Continental Hotel, Port
Richmond, Staten Island. His disease was
paralysis, a comparatively painless maiady.
Judge Ogden Edwards and wife, own cousins
of Colonel Burr, were then living in the old
| Dougan Manor House, on the island (which,
by the way. has history J, and devoted them
selves assiduously to the care of their aged
relative, and his friends in New York were
unremitting in their attentions.
During these last days Burr lay every day
in a sort of stupor until about o'clock in the
afternoon, when he would awaken active and
vivacious, attend to his business affairs, read
the newspapers. and receive such visitors as
might call. Many did call, and among them
1 Kew. Dr. Nanpelt, OF the Dutch Reformed
church on the island, who was frequently at
his bedside. Colonel Burr treased his visitor
with the respect and courtesy due his calling
and the doctor was much pleased with him
They conversed freely on religious topics
and Colonel Burr expressed his entire belief
in the essential doctrines of Christianity. Al
the end he died as TRANQUILITY as child sink:
into slnmber.
In conclusion, allow me to notice a very
pleasant and mysterious story told by Mr.
Parton in his life of Aaron Burr" concern.
ing the erection of Colonel Burr's tombstone
in the Princeton College churchyard. Mr.
Parton says that this stone was not erected
until some time after the colonep- death, an6
then under cover of darkness, and that nc
one knows to this day whose was the hanC
that performed the friendly act But thii
, story is untrue. The facts of the case arr
these: When Colonel Burrs estate came Il
| be settled there was found large number o
J bad debts, and some of these, after the estat
: had passed out eff the executors hands, wer
} paid, and the executors came to Judge Ed
wards to know what should be done with th
money. He advised them to use it in tn
, purchase of suitable monument TO Colone
Burr's memory, and the stone was erecte'
: without any pretense at secrecy.
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have no more to forgive than you. dear wife,
for am guilty of the same course. 1t was
my chum who wrote all the letters, but after
he promised to meet his correspondent at L.,
his courage failed him, and he hired me to go
in his place. If l gave a favorable report of
her, be was to go the second time. But
liked your appearance SO we'll that resolved
to win you for myself. There, darling. in
our great happiness we can not have wished
it otherwise, can WEI"
In answer she nestled her head closely
upon his bosoml
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End of a letter from young lady in the
country to sohool-friend in Paris: FINALLY,
my dear, every day we have magnificent
burials, which amuse me enormously.'-
French Newspaper.
Daily Republican., 1879-03-31
Confederate Ga, out or the Rag.

In the House Of Representatives, al
Washington on Friday, Mr.. Tucker ol
Virginia, offered an amendment repeal
ing the law which prohibits any per
son who has served in any capacity in
the military, naval or civil servios Of
the confederate States being appointed
to any position in the army Of the Uni
ted States. He trusted that it would
meet with appreciation on both sides
and that the stigma resting on avery
large class Of the population OF the
Southern States should bs wiped out
from the statute book now and forever.
A point OF order was made BY Mr..
Conger, and insisted on by Mr.. Sparks,
Mr.. Clymer. and others. Mr.. Conger
remarking that Mr.. Tucker had thrown
down the gauge Of battle. and that gen
tleman had the courage to offer what
the Democrats had repeatedly said was
. premature proposition. He himself
had been laughed at scornfully when
he had suggested that the reduction OF
the army was proposed in order to
make room for Southern brigadiers.
Mr.. Conger subsequently withdrew
the point Of order, bu: it was renewed
by Mr.. Sparks, Of Illinois, and was sus-
tanned by the Chair.
Daily Republican., 1879-03-31
Welcoming a Pastor.

We clip tho following from the
"Break water Light":
We heartily join the Methodists OF
Lcwes in welcoming back Rev. Mr.
England to the charge Of their church
for another year. He is learned and
earnest pastor, an accomplished gen,
tlsmap and a good neigh bor and citizen.
He has many friends and 10 important
enemies, and we have no doubt that
under his nlinistration1 the adherents
Of methodism will be increased in this
vicinity. He should have, as he will
receive, the sympathy and moral sup
port Of all who desire the advancement
Of religion and morals, first, last and all
the time.
Daily Republican., 1879-03-31
10 the Public.

By card in the Wilmington papers
of the Goth inst, J. B. Conrow u Son
seek to insnuate that other dealers in
ice desire to form a combination to fix
prices, mlich they are aborc entering into.
The fact is, that the ice dealers of this
city, just as those of every other city,
so far as We know, always agree to fix
the prices of ice each season, based
upon the supply on hand. To such an
arrangement hitherto Messrs. Conrow
& Son have been parties, although they
have not always stuck to their agree
ment. This year no prices have been
fixed by the dealers of this city, but
Mr.. Jacob Pusey and ourselves have
been selling at what we deem a fan
price forty-6ye cents per 100 pounds
Messrs. Conrow & Son began the pro
cess by cutting prices. Probably others
can engage in that as long as they
Meanwhile the public can rest content
ed, as they are tn" gamers.
y. Y. WALTON, of Walton Il Bro.
Wilmington, March 9th. 1879.
Daily Republican., 1879-03-31
Miniater Welch..

WASHINGTON, March 39.-The Depart-
ment of State authorizes \ contradlc'
ton of the recently published and wide
ly circulated report that Mr.. Welsh, our
Minister to England, has complained
of the inadequacy of his salary. No
such complaint has ever been made,
and the only foundation for the erro-
neous statement in letter written ~
Mr.. Welsh at q time when no provision
had been made by Congress for second
secretaries Of legation, in which he SAID
that rather than allow the public inter
ests to suffer for want of proper assis'
tance he would pay the salary OF a sec
ond secretary of legation himself, al
though his own salary was inadequate
to meet his expenses. This was in M
sense Of the word complaint, but
merely a statement that, even without
adding the cost Of an assistant secre'
tary, his personal disbursements ex
ceeding his salary.
Daily Republican., 1879-03-31
A Remarkable sleeper.

The Reading eagle" tells of a
woman in that city who has been sleep
ing almost continuously for the past
three months. She is the wife OF John
Ssyfert, a mashinist, and is about
thirty-nins years of age and the mother
of four children, the eldest of which is
eight years and the youngest only four
months old. Occasionally Mrs. seyfert
would get awake about midnight aud
partake Of some food given her by the
family, after which she would again
fall asleep, from which nothing could
arouse her until the following night.
While asleep her sensibility seemed to
10 entirely lost, SO that she might be
pinch-d or pricked with needle and
would not feel it IN the least. WheI
she does awake she not infrequsntly
falls asleep again in an instant. He'
case is regarded as a remarkable one
and it is attrasting considerable atten
ton.
Daily Republican., 1879-03-31
short Parag raphs.

Whitson K Shaw have taken the res
taurant under the Saville building
Sixth and Market streets, where meals
can be had at all hours.
+. A. Taylor, Clerk and Treasurer OF
the Board Of Education, has purchased
from Edward Forrest fine thres story
brick building on Eighth street above
Monroe, to which he will remove in a
few days.
The pnterprising firm, Adams 4 Bro,
at 5O4 Market street, have Just received
a large and fresh lot Of five cent goods
which they have placed on their five
cent counter.
In pernsiug Francis Vincent's hi'to-
ry Of the State OF Delaware, we hnd
that shad were so plentiful in the Bran
dywine, seventy years ago, that the
farmers fed their hogs on them.
Daily Republican., 1879-03-31
Deceased.

Ann Medll died at the residence OF
her son, George D. Medill, in Mill
Creek Hundred, on Saturday, in the
10th year Of her age. She had been
unwell for sometime, and although
confined to her room, her death was
rather unexpected, she having the day
before appeared rather better than
usual. Her husband died some 10 Or
20 year ago, and since that date she
has resided with her son George, as
also did her twin sister, Mrs. Kelley,
a portion of the time since the decease
of Mr.. Kelley. Mrs. X. continues
quite well ana active for one of her
age, although the decease of her sister
is q severe blow 10 her. Mrs. Nedlll
will be inferred at White Clay Creek
Church Cemetery, on Wednesday morn
ing, the Ind OF April, the funeral cor
tvge leaving the house at ten o'clock.
Keys. Vallandigham and hackey are
expected to oficiats on the occasion.
Daily Republican., 1879-03-31
To He HING.

The coming Spring, 10000 pieces o.
wall paper and 1000 pairs OF win
dow shades, all troa the reliable
Wall Paper House of J. R. Holt, Z2t
Market street. Mr.. Holt is selling l5c
paper for l2tc., l2!c. for loc.; lOc fol
&c., and Sc. for &c. per piece. These
goods are of tho very best make, and
guaranteed at full length. Mr.. Holt
will sell you enough paper and border
to paper room IL #. by u TT. for the
small sum OF rs cents. So, you see, pa
pering is cheaper than whitewasbing
The spring designs are stylish ano
beautiful. Good oil shading lso. pei
ward. Window shades and fixtures
hung complete, $1.75 per pair. Gill
papers and Dado work 80 per cent low
er than ever. Give us a call and b'
convinced that the above is no hum
bugging advertisement, but facts. JON
r. HoLT, 223 Market street.
Daily Republican., 1879-03-31
Tho American Rim sB.

The American Rifles have received
an invitation from the State Fenclbles
of Philadelphia,to bs present on the oc-
casion Of the celebration of the 66th
anniversary of the organization Of the
corps to be held in the Permanent Ex'
hibi,ion building, Paramount Park, on
the 26th of May next, they expect it to
be grand affair. The Rifles have &C
ceutvd the invitation and are already
making preparations for the event
Captain Wood is now busy putting the
company through the manual of arms
and company movements as the com
pany will give grand military enter
tainment in the Opera House on Friday
evening the 30th Of May. Such will b'
the case the company will be in excel
lent trina for their appearance in phila
delphia.
Daily Republican., 1879-03-31
The PrcsIdenfs Valuable Exper.
fence.

Enough experience has been had to
know that the Democracy desire and IN
tend to toist on the country, as soon as
they can, all their old and apparently
obsolete ideas. They have no other
purpose. But as yet they are compell-
ed to glove their hand. They have not
the requisite power, and the election OF
1880 draws on. To reach present wants
they must dissemble and seem to CON
ceds. Hence they demand. largely, but
fix their eye on the essentials they
must have, and then, offering some
non-essential, kindly propose compro'
mise. We are gratifed to think that
the President i. not to be caught. lie
has a rather disagreeble remembrance
OF compromise already made which did
not turn out well. He compromised
away Louisiana and South Carolina,
but the return he expected never came
To 90 further on that path would argue
verdancy absolutely nnaccountable.-
"Pittsburg Commercial Gazette"
Daily Republican., 1879-03-31
Over the State,

The election OF Town Commissioner
takes place at Newark on Tuesday
April sth.
Professor R. L. Quinton delivered tn,
hfth and concluding lecture Of hi
course on popular Science" At New
ark, last Friday evening.
The readers Of the Newark Library
are rejoicing in the prospect OF nun.
Der Of new books about to be added to
it.
Mr.. Howell has made arrangements
to start cannsry in Milford. 1t is said
he has rented the granery OF James B.
Davis, which will be fitted up for the
purpose.
A prominent and enterprisiug bus
mess man Of Milford has in contempla-
ton the establishment Of a steamboat
line from Milford to Philadelphia.
The Town Commissioners at North
Milford have voted the gas out Of the
street lamps. The gas company offered
to furnish the gas for s2.9 so per thous-
and feet, and the town thought that
$2.25 was as much as the tax payers
could afford.
Mr.. Aaron Woodruff of Milford has
eighty hens which have layed forty five
dozen eggs in seven days.
Farmers are contracting to deliver to-
matoes in Frsderica, Del, at six dol
lars a ton.
Experiments in cranberry culture are
being made At Milford.
Gardening has commenced in and
around Lewes.
The Smyrna "Times" says: "The
Delaware and Chesapeake Railroad is
under going thorough repair, it being
tho intention OF the managers to put il
in condition equal to any other branch
road in the country. The sides of The
road from one end to the Other are lined
with new ties. The engines are also tt
90 through a thorough overhauling, in
anticipation Of large peach crop and
heavy work.
The body of an unknown white man
was found last week on the bay shore
Kent county. There were no marks o
identigcation.
A Smyrna dealer has disposed o
$1,000 muskrat skins.
A family in Middletown moved across
the street one day and back the next
The Milford Patrons of Husbandry
have passed resolution censuring tn
Legislature for its action in regard t
the Fruit Growers Railroad bill.
The Delaware State Agricultural So
cipty proposes to offer premiums 10
the best lot of corn, wheat, potatoes
and beets, grown on given amoun
of land. The premiums will be an
nounced this week.
Daily Republican., 1879-03-31
Garfield en- the Next Presidency

General Garfield, who is unquestIsn-
ably QUE of one the most able men on
the floor of the House, has been very
strongly spoken Of As the next candi-
date for Governor Of Ohio, and also
as the possible candidate for United
States Senator from that State. Find
ing him at leisure yesteniay, your cor
respondent proceeded to interview him
on the prospects for the Eext Presiden-
tial campaign, and also as to his own
prospects in the Ohio campaign: lie
said in substance "On no condition,
nor under any circumstance, will &C
cept the Gubernatorial nomination in
Ohio, nor am ! a candidate for the
United States Senate. As for the
Presidential campaign, Tildsn will be
nominated by the Democrats, not be
cause he is strong man, but for other
reasons which it is we'll known the
leaders Of that party entertain.
Daily Republican., 1879-03-31
Horse Training.

Prof. Gleason, who gave several en-
Libitions Of his skill in subduing VI
cious horses, at the old foundry, few
months ago, is now -difying the clti-
zens Of Coatesville, and has formed quite
\ large class to learn the secret OF his
power, which consists in mere kind
ness. On Friday he rendered per
fectly traetab'e Caldwell Meore's big
mule. a noted kicker, when it was
driven through the streets, and ridden
bare back, although it had never be-
fore submitted to such treatment.
Daily Republican., 1879-03-31
EIeaements Among Children.

A boy OF thirteen and girl of clever
ran away together a few days ago
from South Framingham, Mass, to
Lowell. Their escapade was telegraph
ed to the Lowell police as an elopement
and they wers arrested; bus the little
fellow Indignantly repelled any asper
sion on his companion, and said that he
had taken her from her home. where
she was badly treated, to find her 8
a better one. They were returned tt
their parents, and the young man has
been regarded as quite hero.