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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-12-01
River NeWs

WaterG feet inches and falling.
The Iron Duke went up last night.
The Alarm, the Ark. and the j. \, Bun
ton passed up yesterday.
The Scotia is due up and the Emma Ora
ham down.
The Batchelor will leave for Pittsburgh
to-day.
One of Gray's bargcs IS on the docks be-
ing caulked.
The Mallic Ragon. the Welcome and Lit
tie Boone left yesterday morning for the
Marietta ice harbor.
The Modoc passed up yesterday after
nom.
The Mark winnets is lying al the Bel
mont mill.
The Courier will go to Petersburg to-
day.
The Diurnal has been laid up for repairs,
and the Welcome will take her place until
Friday.
Many empty TOYS passed up yesterday.
The packet c. Y. Lucas was yesterday
presented with handsome colors by G. Y.
Lucas & Co. and they will be floating to
the breeze to-day.
The Raven has three bargeS Of ore lying
at Hates Rock, waiting for water TO be
taken through TO Pittsburgh. She brought
barge Of ore to the Belmont mill ycSter-
day. ...
Three taryes of ore are lying above the
Top mill, waiting for water to be taken 70
Pittsburgh,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-12-01
Personal Points About People That
Won Know,

NJ. Reilly, Esq, has returned from Chi
CagO
Hon. Alfred Caldwell is in Preston
county.
John II. Hall, ESD, Is lying very i'll at
his residence on Fourteenth street.
Rev. Mr.. Gamble, Methodist minister,
died at Claysville, Pa, yesterday.
Mr.. Will Fee, who has been laid up for
some time, is recovering very slowly.
Mr.. J. T. Loomis, travelling pass. agent of
the l.. :. K NJ. S. railroad, was i'll the city
yesterday.
Col. Ed. Bowie. OF Beliaire, and his
brother, the latter of the i. & o. engineer
corps, were in the city last night.
We are glad to learn that Thomas Gray,
Esq, of the Seventh ward. has recovered
from q severe attack of sickness.
Capt G. NJ. Whitcscarvcr. of Grafton,
who has been i'll the city for day or two,
left for home Yesterday morning.
Mr.. Joseph W. Hill. formerly chief en-
gravcr at Hobbs BrOckuner & Co.'S glass
works but latterly of Pittsburgh, is now i'll
the city and may accept position here
John NJ. Dulaney, a prominent paper
manufacturer of Baltimore, a member OF
the Baltimore City Council, and contractor
for stationary for the State OF West Nlr-
ginia, was in the city yesterday.
Use Morning Glory Baking Powder. IL
cannot he excelled. e.. :. Fceny, No. ltlO
N,;,, ,,rn,,rininr
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Why til.
FeebieGadies-

Those lsnguid, tirssome sensations caus-
ing you to feel scarcely able to be on your
feet; that constant drain that is taking
from your system all its elasticity; driving
the bloom from pour checks; that co.itin-
uai strain upon your vital forces, render
ing YOU irritahle and fretful, can ezsily be
removed by the use Of that marvellous rem
edy, Hop Bitters. Irregularities and OBJ
structioRs of your system are relieved at
once, while the special cause of periodical
pain is permanently removed. Will you
heed thisf-ffaciHHat Saturday Night
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-12-01

WASHINGTON. December l, A. N.-For
the Tennessee and Ohio Valleys, light
rains. followed by colder clearing weather,
northwest to southwest winds and rising
barometer.
For the Lower Lake region, cloudy
weather and rain or snow. followed by
colder and partly cloudy weather. southerly
to westerly winds. rising barometer in the
southern portions, followed by falling
l,.~F,r,,atar
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-12-01
CIRCUIT COURT-PART ONE
Judge Boyd.

This court met at 10 o'clock \. NJ. yester-
day, and transacted the following business
State VS.. James Sutton, indicted for petit
larceny. Mr.. Sutton did not appear.
whereupon capias was issued for his ar
rest, and he was subsequently jailed.
State VS.. MCAdamS and Stanley. NC
Adams dcmurred to the indictment and to
such count thereof, i'll which the state
Joined. Demurrcrs oYerruled- Pleas OF
not guilty entered and moved to continue.
On account of the absence OF material wit
neSSes., Continuance was granted. Sub
sequcntly. however, Stanley and Nc
Adams came into court and jointly de
INJURED, and the Court took their demurrer
under advice, the order Of the Judge i'll re-
gard to the overruling OF the demurrers
having been set aside.
G.. S. FEENY, No. l4lD Main street, has
the largest stock of fine COnfcctonerics ever
IL, IA; ~.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-12-01
Police RepOrt.

Lieutenant Sylvis reports the following
number of arrests and the amount Of
money received on account of the police
during the month of November: Bennett
3. SylviS 6, Dunlap II, Junkins 3, Fugate s,
Morris L. Barum 6. Williams 4, Combs 4,
Liston y. Kennedy l, Bird Q. Steinbicker l,
Auth l, Smith l, Wright ,.
Fines assessed, SIG; collected, S56S; I'M
collected. SIC; lookup fees. 5000; Sergeant, 5
fees. $S5; collected for commitments issued
-. Clerks fees. Sl53. 40; total. $3.50
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-12-01
HOTEL ARRIVALS
James Hotel, November 3oth, 1881.

50. James Hotel, November Sotn' 1851
] G Bell, b &ORR. VS. MITCHELL ihaiah-
/ Frisbes, Monroe CO. apolls; ,,,,.t
SSncprida Kansas III A Roberts. Detroit.
"A c;tv EA Swaney, Tyler CO.
>Nativvagb Wheeling. knight, Boston.
%Tahns6n Wheeling. Frank johnson, CITY.
S,Ia Galia i,iavsyille. ] + Wells, Long Reach
3 Pi ~ SbraSe Moundsy'eW l. Stotsberry & wife,
l. Merrill, Silver Hill: r.
n At Dnnian w Va. So Alden, Cleveland.
J,P Richardson, Little HMesinSI, Iansas
ton, W Va. II Menr'ue' N'
7 poSnam Coon Isla a NJ Leynagh, city.
II T Ereeman. BSO. Pc Shrake, Moundsve
II rhownson. city. I. Merrill, Silver Hill:
W = EnrfynSon Detrott T NJ Geho, silver Hill.
VI II Nitcheii' Chicago 81 Clair Seal, Besrsr1lle
n W RaII Steubcnyi'e I, RoSenheim, city.
7 q Mcbride. Cleye Ii Kennedy, Colum.
!, II Rarnes. Al Iouis III w Seamon & Mana
& ii Stoples, Steubvi'e ger OF the osoorhe>
A T. Brast, Martinsvie Troupe.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-12-01
Truttee's Sale Of Valuable City Property.

10y VIRTUE OF \ DEED OF TRUSI
Is made by Mary W. Beir TO the undcrSlgned
Irns,ee' dated on the 18th day OF November
io and recorded IN the CierkS G ,aS sat- ., .n of
County Court OF Ohio county, IN the syn ~
West Sirptpia, In deed OF trust book NO. liz
page "a, / will sell at public auction, on
FRIDAY, DECEMBER n, 1891,
lerinnipg nj 10 O'Clock u. H. AT the irunI aoor
al The Court ffeuse OF of89 county. the follow,
Ing Described real estate That Is to s,iS n ,o'
besed seven StO in square nnmbere1 QUE, w
Gilchrists addition 10 the city OF Nnee zen
fronting about sixty feet on the east SIDE q,
Chestnut street, and running back AZ rsut
angles with said street a uniform width o,
about sixty feet To the Ohio river "a recprueS
mint of said addition is set ont in deed Dook
book No. 50, page $40 OF the lana recoins ",
said countyl ON said lot - situate q large
dwelling house, being the same properly con
viewed 10 said Mary W. Bicrby John Gilchris,
by deed dated July 10, 1871. and recorded IN
deed book No. 5S.
THRMs-Cash on day Of sale. -
TITLE believed To be perfect, but selling n
trustee will only convey such title ~ " lc>lea
in me. ~ H. !" rnS,,o
lcCli i'u'''''
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-12-01
Cream Cake.

Take three-fourths cup butter beaten to
cream; add two cups sugar, one pint
sweet milk, one tablespoonful extract va
nilla; then add three cups flour having in
IL one measure of aBanner" Baking Pow
der; the. whites of six eggs beaten very
sfiff; bake in LAYERS in Jelly cake pans.
h For the CreanS-Take one quart Of sweet
II the solks Of six egs, snd one half cup OF
aoTr: allow this to ts-ken. favor and
sn,sten to taste; when sarfectI civ c sJS
'p between each layer. ~
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-12-01

Full lines of handsome Reversible
Ulsterstts and 0VerC0ats. Special
ties in Underwear, NeckWear, Col
lars ard Cuffs. Fine line in Kids,
black and CoIOrs, Cloth, German
Cassimeres, Kid and Buck Palms.
The latter are excellent driving
Gloves, One hundred pairs city
made Cater fGpS.
D. GUHDLIN6 & CO.,
Star CIOthiers, So Twelfth Street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-12-01

James Pearson. % Sixth street, Buffalo.
says: II have used your Spring Blossom
for myself and family, and think it ia-
valuable as household remedy, for resu-
latiag the bowels. liver and kidnsys.
shall never be without it." Pricc 80 cents,
t.iai bottles 10 cents
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-12-01

The color and lustre of youth are restored
to faded or gray hair by the use OF Parker
Hair Balsam, q harmless dressing higfiiS
esteemed for its perfume and purity.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-12-01
IRRIrATIoS OF rHEscALr.
An Authentic testimony

GESrIEMES-For Ave years have peen
troubled with dandruff and severe itchmg
of the scalp, and my hair falling out. !
have tried almost every known remedy, all
proving worthless Seeing BURNErrs 20
6oAISE and BuRNsrr's KALLIsroN advertised.
| procured bottle of each, and am happy
TO state that the dandruf is completely re-
moved, and no itching whatever remains
J. +. CAvEs,
Kansas City, DO.
BURxErr's FIAvoRING EXTRACTS are fhe
hest -
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-12-01

Aoquctte, Velvet. Tapestry
Smyrna, and Rugs IN great va:
riety.
Velvet and Tapestry Sofa
Rugs.
Rubber and Oilcloth Mats.
Sheep~kin Mats.
Special TO close:
lot OF Cruiab Cloths.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-12-01

Fine Moquettes. with Borders
10 match.
Rich vclvets, with borders 10
match.
Extra Body Brussels, with
Borders 10 match.
Choice Tapestries, with Bor-
dcrS TO match.
Church, Hall. and stair Car
pets In Body and Tapestry
Brussels
Thrcc-Plys, Super IngraiDs,
Double Cotton Chains, and Dol
phin Hcmps In larger variety
than ever shown before.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-12-01

In this department we offer
an assortment OF one hundred
varieties:
SHADES Of any color or ma.
terial made 10 order.
New Dado Shades I'm the Ia
test colering.
Store Shades a speciality.
We uae only the latest and
most Improved Carpet LininYl
In all our work.
We always have Remnants
of Carpeting to sell At les, than
cost.
Before purchasing VIC respect
fully solicit q call. rs our stock
ofEhrs opportunities for infor.
nation that should insure an
examination.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-12-01
Dbeelin9 &sisten
THURSDAY, DECEnBER 1, 1851.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

Best Cigars in the city at New
Mcclure House Cigar Stand.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-12-01
ATTINGS.-

India and Rattan Mattingi
forOfiiceS and Public Buildings.
Cocoa Mattings In all grades.
China MattingS OF every quail
ity, from 2ilc per yard up 10
the finest lintan.
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Why il
Letter Carriers Report
pELfyRGED.

1--WE are indebted to Mr.. Nc. Kelley. Chief
Clerk at the postoftiCe, for the following
report of the business done at the Office for
November:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-12-01
MARRIED,

RETZER-LoNG-Atthe residence OF James
Hanes, Esd, us Main street, ON Wednesday
November 30 1881, by Rev. =. Is. Barnitx,
FDwA ARD RErZHR TO Miss KATE LONG.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-12-01
.OIIS'I.OTIIS.-

Best English and American
Cloths from 8 TO % feet wide.
Stair and Hall OilclOths In
beautiful designs.
Our Oilcloth stock IL well sea-
soned, add always carefully
stretched before being put
down.
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Why it is,u

AN acceptable present to your wife or
lady friend, is box Of Excelsior" Baking
Powder. r. II. List, 1904 Main street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-12-01

G. S. FEENY, No. l4lO Main street, has
the largest stock of fine COnfcctiOnerics
ever brought To this city.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-12-01
ATTENTION, FIRE DEPARTMENT.
From this day on we will kesp a
full supply of Fire Department But
tons. D. GUhDllh6 & CO.,
No. So Twelfth Street.
ThcrmOmeter Record.

As taken at SchnepTs Opera House drug
store.
WEDNESDAY.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-12-01
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,

INNO nj.
ANTI M.3P. VI. JPN : AN. y N. 3 Pm Pm.
L. 81 - b. 30 % ID %
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-12-01

The above represents What the CITY ny
What is left out of probably $4,000 to
500 OOO that were originally borrowed 1t
viii be readily seen that the amount is in
Significant and there is nothing soothing
on the criminal side off the matter, for both
of the accused got OF scot free and without
any apparent difficulty. Some one said
DAY or two ago that the city is to be con-
graduated on the splendid outcome OF her
civil suits. We think it would be matter
of interest if the congratulator would dem
Onstrate the cause OF cOngratulation. 1t IS
o good deal like an advertisement that ap-
reared lately: Lost, a pocket-book con-
tanning 81, 900. The finder may keep the
money. II he returns the book"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-12-01

AS an interesting mstterof news for our
readers we have prepared an extract from
the records at the City Building OF the cost
that the city has paid and will pay on &C
count OF the Maxwell-King embezzlements'
ALREADY PAID.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-12-01
WHY it is

G. S. FRENY, No. l4l0 Main street, has
the largest stock of fine cOnfectioncries ever
brought to this city.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-12-01
CLEANING THE STREETS.

Use Morning Glory Baking Powder. L
cannot he excclled. e.. 5. Feeny, No. ltlI
Main street DrOpriCtOr.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-12-01

OUR GAINS.
Pursuing this matter further we have
the following interesting table:
CT, .,
Estimated value of Kings realty . ~
Amonnt realized by sale of Etna stock. 1905
Amount Of uncollected diyidends-...-c..... l,f'o
To uirs,s rehate 800 90
InsnSss ~ nrosecuti0n. 25O3 81
f FL = 60 10 he maid .. 1877 %
Lawyers fees TO be paid................ 4'VVV W
Totol .................... ST, 30 g
RaIanca in favor OF CITY ................ 2S2l u
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.rr WAS A SPLENDID VICTORY"

which the City Obtained I'm the Max
well and King Transaetions-Oniy
About One-Tenth Of the Money EN-
baxxYed Recovered and Both Men Free.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-12-01

Way il sill
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Why it ISL!
Household WOrtEs-

Increase over Novcmi,er. 1880. asooy pieces.
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Perfection In GIas..

WHY itiS,i,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-12-01

SEcoND-Tlls disease has no certain symp-
toms of its own. revealing itsels through
disorders N other organs.-{Roberts,
Thompson sad Johnson.l
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NOTES ABOUT NAMES.

G. s. FEENY, No. HID MAIN street
the largest stock of fine GOnfcctoneriCS
brought to this city.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-12-01

What that remedy is has been fully ex-
piaissd in this article, ssd in commencing
1t to cur readers, we appeal not to their
crsdulity, but TO thes Judgment and com
Ison sense. It is ne only pure and yege
table in its natrrc. hnt It has proven 80
effective that it is used more extensively
than any other Known remedy now before
the people. 1t has cured even the most
pranouneei cases of Bright's disease, and
II Is an at'solate specific rail- kidney diff.
cuitles which Are the FIRST stages OF this
most terrible complaint. These are facts
which eYery one OF forethought can appre-
ctssc. and by Gie observance of which all
can avoid tho misery Of ga fatal nesieot."
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-12-21

Among the dodgers was woman who
was employed in theater in the city, and
when the children paused, with their cheeks
drenched with tears of sheer delight at the
real music which had overlooked from their
own pure hearts az a compensation for all
their want and loneliness, she came TO their
open doorway with tears in her own eyes,
and spoke to them kindly, and told them, If
they would come with her and sing their
song to the manager of the theater he would
give them much money.
SO they went with their new friend, shiv-
ering through the frosty, gas-lighted streets,
and the great theater with its light and
warmth and color seemed to them az beau
tiful az the forget-me-not garden, and the
low, soft music Of the orchestra was like
the songs Of the birds in the rosetrees.
At the rehearsal, standing hand in hand
in their old ragged garments and looking
wistfully in each others faces they sang
from the very fullness of their hearts, their
song, beginning;
1.-THE star follows US wherever we CO."
1t fitted right in to the Christmas play, it
was Just what the manager needed, and
came like an inspiration" he said.
The clouds " had gone from the brother
and sisters horizon forever. They had
found friends. They were sent TO school,
The girl is poet now whom the world de-
lights to honor, and the boy is distinguished
composer. lie sets his sisters songs to mu-
sic, and thousands of boys and girls sing
them and are made better by their purity,
for they all breathe the spirit, if not the
words
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-12-21
Items Of Interest.

THE Grand Division of Wisconsin unani-
mously endorsed the prohibition party move
ment in that state at its recent annual meet.
ing.
THE Retailer, liquor paper, says; "Since
Christ made and used wine and commanded
its use, it is folly to set up contrary her
esy." And so say all A" moderationists."
The official vote for Ludlow, the prohi.
bition candidate for governor of Ohio, al
the recent election was 1887 lieutenant
governor, l6,l27; attorney general, 1862,
Rev. DIR. RANKIN, of the Congregational
church, Washington, preached powerful
sermon against the liquor alliances of the
government in the District of Columbia on
the Goth ult.
PROHIBITION in three-mile districts around
churches and school-houses in Arkansas il
the order of the day. The grog-shops of tn,
state will be reduced by one-third by the
first Of January.
The Washington Seniilel, the brewers
organ, sorrowfully admits that in lows
the fanatics, /. e., the republicans, have
triumphed," and adds; 1--WE now shall
have prohibition in that state as well as il
Kansas" The Iowa fanatics are 10 b,
congratulated.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-12-21
A Plea for Total Abstinence.

The following article was cut from an old
almanac of 1886. 1t is worthy to be re-
printed: What is the great and ruling desire
of your heart, in relation to your children
Let every parent, be he farmer, mechanic,
merchant or professional man, answer the
question for himself. And now, suppose
that the object is about to be, or is already
attained. Your heart beats with Joy and
gratitude as you see your child about to &C.
cupy station for which you have educated
him. But in an instant, these bright pros
poets vanish-your hopes are dashed to the
earth. You discover that he has become or
is becoming, the victim of intemperance.
You find, when too late, that the iron grasp
of the unrelenting, unyielding tyrant, is
fixed. For time he struggles parents
voice--the voice of conscience, are for a
time heard-but soon he totters The falls
he is gone Think not of this SUPPOSE
ton as extravagant or improbable. The re-
atty occurs daily. Would you avoid such a
trial and save your child from degradation
and ruin 1? Set him or her an example of
total abstinence. Early Undue your chill
dren with strict temperance principles. No
harm can possibly result from total absti-
nence. Intoxicating drinks, in all their
forms, are always dangerous.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-12-21
Pins and Whiskey.

Mr.. Cough in one of his addresses spoke
Of some things that "save life by not being
swallowed" They tell us that alcohol gives
strength and nourishment. No, it does
not; it gives stimulus. You sit down on a
hornets nest and it may be quickening, but
it is not nourishing. A man once said to a
friend of mine, "You are fighting whiskey.
Whiskey has done great deal of good.
Whiskey has saved great many lives
d" What do you mean ?" said he. "Why,
whiskey has saved a great many Gves.'
" You remind me-" said my friend, "of a
boy who was told to write an essay about a
pin, and, in his boyish way, he said, A pin
is very queer sort of thing. 1t has a
round head and sharp point, and if you
stick them into you they hurt; and women
use them for cuffs and collars and men use
them when their buttons are off. If you
swallow them they kill you. For five cents
you get a packet of them and they have
saved thousands of lives The teacher said
What on earth do you mean2 How have
they saved thousands Of lives p by people
not swallowing Them, answered the boy"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-12-21
Matter of More Importance.

A gentleman living not far from Vim
cennes, Indiana, said "Well, temperance is
all right enough, but there are matters Of
more Importance before the people now"
Two nights after he made the above remark
a spring wagon was stopped in front Of his
house, about twelve o'clock. He was called
to the door. His wife looked out of the
window and saw six men carrying some
thing on door or wide board. She guessed
what it was in an instant and giving wild,
frantic scream, jumped out of bed and cried,
"My boy oh, my boy What shall l do :?
lie is dead, he was killed / know he was
killed Oh, have been fearing this would
happen Oh, that cursed whiskeyl" Sure
enough it was her son, brought home nearly
dead. He had been drunk and engaged in a
saloon brawl. He was brutally beaten into
almost shapeless, unacceptable mass and
was stabbed in the right side. But for the
timely interference of friends, he would I'M
doubleday have been as dead as his mother
believed.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-12-21
Pleasures OF Sin.

have labored hard and labored in vain
to save some young men from drinking who
would confess to me that the ruby tints Of
the wine were but reflections from the
flames of hell. They drink on in spite Of
the admitted fact that poverty and disgrace
and perhaps palsy, or consumption, or mania
potu, are lurking at the bottom of the glass
A rather brilliant young genius once cut
these lines with diamond on his goblet
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-12-21

Yet that young man was unwilling to fling
from him that deadly glass. He had in the
first instance chosen that pleasure of sin,
and in time it had enslaved him. Because
it gave delight "for a season" he was will
ing to risk the after misery and the damna-
ton of eternity. Here lies the terrible dan
ger and delusion of all sin, that it succeeds
in thrusting immediate qualification so close
up to the eye that it hides the retribution
which is sure to follow. What is true of
drinking or gambling, or licentious indul-
gence is true of every kind of sin; it for the
time gratifes the depraved taste and the un-
renewed heart. Even that wretched man
who has lately ruined New Jersey bank
and himself also must have found some i'm
mediate qualification in his knavish use of
other peoples money or he would not have
put that fatal bombshell under his own feet.
Set it down as certainty that sin is only
attractive because it has its pleasures for a
season set it down as equally certain that
the wages Of sin are-death TT. L. Cuyler.