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Year: 1871

RED SULPHUR SPRINGS, WEST VA,


August 9Th 1871.


My sudden departure for this old and
celebrated watering place was caused
10y a telegram announcing the very Sc
rious and alarming illness of my near
relative and dear old friend DR.. r. A.
Pearls. We We're playmates in our
early days. Our carly manhood was
associated with many mutual trials


and our maturer years have been the
the means of many social interviews
and family endcarments. l found him
anoble and generous boy, a true and
loyal friend, and upright and splendid
man. TO have promoted my interests,
or to have secured my comfort, he,
would have endured travel, fatigue,
exposure or pecuniary loss. During
thirty years have never known him
to DO a selfish or ignoble thing. En-
dowed with disposition, responsive
aud appreciative, his society has con-
tributed both to my enjoyment
and culture. Apt in business, char
ming i'm conversation and honora-
bIe in all his life, / have found
him that rare combination in a world
of men-a noble friend and elegant
gentleman. From such friend had
found it grievOus to be separated for
ten years only and by the now imma-
terial distance between Virginia and
the golden gate of California. But when
/ heard that he was about to die, the
uncertain span between our human
lives aud the mighty and the unmeas
ured gulf beyond them, overfiowed me
with sense of incomprehensibleness
which can be felt, but never told. Al
though had previously known that
he must soon leave the walks he had
done so much 10 make pleasant TO me,
hind newer before realized the loss
that was impending. On my arrival
1 found him living, though far out in
the twilight of life, there was yet visi-
ole the same look of recognition and
he still gave me the same warm grasp
of-other- times, / am not altogether
sure that the present week will be his
last, but he himself is we'll aware that
his remaining days will not be very
many. And now as he is almost start
iisgson the great Journey, seems ready
FOR it with the same lofty courage, the
same unconquerable confidence with
which when a poor but educated boy
he went out to contend with the world
quarter OF century ago. Tn this
sublime attitude leave him till you
can hear from me again. For such a
man is worthy to be read of by men
and such life is worthy 20 be laid
bare before the readers of the Neies.


This once splendid and still vaIua-
bic property is still the resort of those
who are afflicted by lung disease =
The want of regular transportation
alone prevents a vast assemblage here.
At present the number is about forty.
The present lessees, Messrs James
Adair, Cass Adair, and Henry Dunlap
are giving satisfaction, The two for
mer are GA duty, and by their urbani-
ty' prompt attention and peculiar tai
eht Tor pleasing the public are worthy
OF the most extensive patronage.
can say 80 word that is too good for
them, and wish them the abundant
Success they so richly merit. On the
9TH the people Of West Va, will vote
On the proposition to call a State Con-
Feniion. The Radicals, Negroes and
aportion OF the conservatives oppose
1he measure and may carry their
PQlot. The great mass of the Democ-
s.'cy flyer the measure. Hon. Frank
Year: 1871

him by Providence. and tears of graft
tu,le fell upon mother and child.
No longer exposed to the dangers of
the deep, he now shares the RESPONSE
bilities of full partnership with Frank
Renard; living example of what
may be achieved by a noble purpose
and an upright fulfilment of the duties
of life.
Year: 1871

When the grcen-eyed monster plants
his envenomed f:,rgS in the vitals of a
West Tennessee youth. it IS always
best for the whole neighborhood to
look out for squalls. Some days ago
there was denseIy-attended wedding
not very far from jackson, in that enc
of the State, Among the very f W
who were not present on the occasion
VAS young man who was known to
be desperately in love with the bride,
and whose heart and hand she had
rejected with scorn. :" In the midst
of the marriage ceremony the house
was suddenly shaken to its very fcun-
datlons by something resembling a
mixture of earthquakes and discharg-
es of artillery. The rejected lover,
in order to be revenged, had piled up
a number of shells under the smoke
house ard touched them off with q
train of powder. The scene which
followed the explosion is said to have
beggared description. The smoke
house, with its several thousand
pounds of bacon, was hurled high in
to the air and scattered to the four
winds of heaven. The bride tainted
in the arms of her adored one, the
rest of the calico screamed. the men
swore, and for some little time the
widest CONSERVATION Prevailed
Meanwhile the young man, with his
soul stepped in the sweets Ofrevenge,
took to his heels and has never been
seen since. Young ladies of West
Tennessee vino are about to marry
should have their rejected lovers
bound over TO keep out from under
the smoke house with their Shells
| Courier Journal.
Year: 1871

The intermarriage of Negroes with
white people is penitentiary Offences
in this city. AT least half dozen per-
sons have already been sentenced to
the penitentiary for this offence since
the present sitting of the county court
in this city.-ChdttdnOOga Times.


SHOOTING AFFRAY.-Bill Copeland
and Joseph Sumner (cOlored) had a
falling out on Saturday night over a
game of cards, on the Nolensville pike.
near Nashville, the result of which
was the death of Sumner by a pistol
shot from Copeland.
Year: 1871


A young wife stood with her hand on her


broom,
And locked around the little room.
Nothing but toll, forever" she said,
" From early morn till the light has fed.
If you were only merchant now,
We need not live by the sweat of our brow. -
Pcgging away, spoke shoemaker John
I'VE ne'er see well what we're stand


ing on.''
A lady stood by her husbands chair,
And quietly passed her hand DER his hair.
You never have time for me, now,' she


said,
And a tear drop fell on the low bent head
" If we were only rich, my dear,
With nothing to do from year to year,
But amuse each oiher-oh, dear me
What happy woman | should be.''
Looking up from bis ledger, spoke mer-


chant John


- We ne'er see well what we are stand


ing on
A stately form, in velvet dressed
A diamond cleaning on her breast
" Nothing bat toll for fashion" 4" she said,
" Till sometimes wish that were dead.
If might cast this wealth aside,
And Toe once moor the poor mans bride"
From his easy chair, spoke gentleman


john


in" on. -
Year: 1871

L,rdnrrn, Laughter is rs hcalthful
to tho body ms glaincss is to the mind,
and there is not more beautiful spectacle
than smiling face, when you know it ID
the true index of the soul within. We do
not speak of that species Of idiotic laugh
ter which is sure to follow the exhibition
Of any low trick, or the Inference Of any
coarse Jest, but that genial outburst
tina, cnl.yens tho social circle. when men.
like trua philosophers, forget their past
cares, aud put of till the morrow oil ap-
prchensions regarding the future.
Year: 1871

Tmg WORLD. Seek not to please The
world, but your own conscience. Tho
man who has feeling within him that be
has done his duty upon every occasion i
far happier than he who hangs upoX he
smiles of the great or the still more acklc
kvors of the multitude.
Year: 1871

When colts are wruurt, they should
never he put with older animals Of their
own species Il few together with AN album
dance of room, W i'll do best and th,. attcn-
tion should be. from one ucrson who has
sense enough to discover any little matter
going alniss before it is serious or in other
words, he should have the gumption to
prevent every ailnenI horSeficsl is heir TO-


instead of waiting to cure it. For instance
there may he a colt among several which is
so shy and nervous that he is afraid to
stand up and eat with the others, iii his
share is nearly consumed. There NAV be
another naturally very slow in maSticatiug,
which would lose much of his share and
thus these animals would pine AWAY for if
Year: 1871

Some farmers OF our acquaintance feel al
antipAthy to sheep, for the reason that they
''bite close" We consider this their chief
recommendation. They can only bite close
where the pasture is short, and the pasture
is short only on poor farm. A poor farm
will necessarily be encumbered with brers,
weeds, and DruSh in the fence corners.
Under such conditions we could say to a
farmer who has twenty dollars or upward
IN cash COR credit for it, and then let him
borrow the amount if he has to pay one
per cent, Il month for the use of it, invest
it in As many ewes, not older than three
years, as you can get for that money. Put
them this summer in such 4 field as we
have described, and give them, in addition
to what they can pick up, pint of wheat
bran and oatmeal daily, with free access to
water and salt. They will first ego for the
bricrs and clean them OUT every portion OF
that field will be trodden over and over
again, and the weeds will have no chance.
Fold them on that field during winter, and
carry to them feed sufficient to keep them
thriving. Get the use OF a good buck in


season-SOuth-Do Down would he preferable


and in the spring, if you have luck ttha t
means if you give them proper attention and
feed regularity you will raise more lambs
than you have ewes. The money will be
more than doubled, and the wool and manure
viii pay for their feed and interest. In the
spring you may put that field in corn, Will


the certainty OF getting fifty per cent. in
crease Of crop. American Agriculturist.
Year: 1871

1t seems to be a great puzzle to some
persons how to get rid of noxious weeds.
There is one certain method which never
fails if it is properly and persstently put
into practice, viz, keep all the leaves and
stems cut close down to the surface 1t
makes but little difference what kind OF
instrument is used for this purpose, wheth-
er it be hoe, plow or cultivator, only LEI
them be used so frequently that the plant
can get no opportunity for breathing, as il
were, through its leaves. There is nc
species of noxious plant that will live fol
any considerable time without leaves, and
this peculiar characteristic should be taker
advantage of in their destruction. Even
Canada thistles and Toad flax will succumb
under such treatment.
Year: 1871

The extent to which labor saving machines
have been introduced into agriculture, says
the Chicago Tribune, we saw illustrated a
day or two ago in Wisconsin. farmer
was seated on a reaper, with gloves Oh his
hands, and with an umbrella over him, and,
with as much comfort as if driving a buggy,
he was cutting oats, the reaper throwing
them into regular and convenient sheaves
for binding and stacking. We remember
the time when, twenty years ago, we cut
oats withoutan umbrella or gloves, and let
the grain lay where it fell from the scythe.
Yet here was man with pair of horses,
in comparative comfort, doing more In one
day than twenty-five men could have done
by hand twenty years ago.
Year: 1871

WIRE FENCE. My experience in wire
fence is that the posts should set eight feet
apart il you want it durable; and there
should be good solid post every forty rods
to stretch the wire on. These posts shou Id
be six or eight inches in diameter and hew-
ed, at least on one side, and set three and 4
half feet in the ground. If made of a
crotch, all the better for key post, as the
wires are apt TO twist if not braced. Put
on nve wires, the first n foot from the
ground The next two eight inches apart,
the others nine inches. Point your posts
ana dfive them, it will take less than half
the time OF setting them any other way. If
oak posts, put the wife on with STAPLES; if
ceder bore them with a three fourth bit and
run the wire through. Bore the key post
with two inch anger and make your KEYS
of tough wood Fasten the wires to them,
and turn them with u key as tight as YOU
please, but loosen them in the fall You
will have Il good fence as long as posts last.
[Cor. Western Rural.
Year: 1871

The Boston Advertiser says the reported
discovery of several thousand bottles OF
very old aud larr Madeira wine in II CON
cealcl closet IN the residence Of the late
David Sears, on Beacon street, will tickle
The fancy of many an epicure. The build
inc is about to become the Somerset Club
House. In finishing the attics the ceilinp
was So constructed us to leave a consider
able place Just under the ridgepole, acces.
to which could be obtained by Il lock and
concealed door. The workmen found a
key by which the door was opened and
discovered in this strange place of deposit
one hundred and thirly-two dozen bottles
Of wine. None Of the surviving members
OF the Sears family have ever known OF
the use Of the place for any purpose, and
it is supposed that the late owner put the
wine there soon after the house was built
perhaps fifty on sixty years ago. when
! the cost was but Il trile.
Year: 1871

This question is often asked by parents
in regard to their cons, and by the friends
Of many young men. Aud, although there
is no definite rule for ascertaining, we may
get some idea of what young man will
become by observing his actions and
works. .rgid '" s.1- .......


Solomon said, many centuries ago, that
"reveu child is known by his work
whether it be good or whether, it be evil. y
Therefore, when you see a boy slow to &c
to school, Indifferent about learning, and
glad of every opportunity to neglect his
lessons, you may take it for granted that he
will be bockhead.


When you see boy anxious to spend
money, and spends every cent as soon as
he gets it: you may know that he will be a
spendthrift.


When you see a boy boarding up his
pennies, and unwilling to part with them
for any good purpose, you may set it down
that he will be miser.


When you see a little boy willing to
taste strong drink, you may rightly sup.
pose that he will become drunkard.


When boy is disrespcctful to his pa.
rents, disobedient to his teacher, and un.
kind to his friends aud playmates, it is a
sign that he will never be Of much ac-
count. ..... ...


When you see boy looking out for
himself and unwilling to share good things
with others, it is sign that he will grow
up selfish man.


When you hear boy using profanc Ian
guagc, you may take it for sign that he
will become wicked and proAigate man.


When you see boys rude to each other
you may know they will become disagrcea
bic men. S -


When you see boys poutiug and grumb.
ling, when told to do anything, and always
displeased when they have any work to
perform, it is sign that they will be good
for nothing men.


But when you see boys that arc kind
and obliging to each other, obedient and
respectful to their parents, attentive to
their studies and duties, it is a sign that
they will become good and useful men.


When you see a boy that loves his
Bible, and is we'll acquainted with it, it is
sign Of great future blessing from AL
mighty God.


When You see a boy that stays away
from theatres, grog.shops, bathrooms and
gambling houses, it is sign that he will
grow up a man in principle, knowledge
and goodness.


When you see boy practiciug the vir-
tues of morality and Christianity you may
know that he will become an honor to
himself and family, useful to his country,
and the glory of his Maker.


Although great changes sometimes take
place in the character, these signs, as a
general rule, hold good.
Year: 1871

WHAT'S TIE USE What's the use Of
mindiny what s'thcy say? What's the
use oflying awake nights with the unkind
remark ofsomc false friend running through
your brain like forked lightning? Whatsf
the use of getting into a worry and fret
over gossip that has been set aaoat to your
disadvantage by some meddlesome busy
body, who has more time than character?
These things can't possibly injure you, uu-
less, indeed, you take notice Of them, and
10 combating them give them character
and standing. If what is said about you
is true, set yourself right at once; if false,
let it 90 for what it will fetch, until it dies
of inherent weakness. Ra A 36laa
Year: 1871

OSTRICH FARMING.-Ostrich farming
is now regular branch of industry at the
Cape Of Good Hope, where the bird has
already become a member of the fancy
poultry" family. At Grahamstown there
is a large establishment in which these
birds are bred for their feathers. The en-
closure in which they are kept is from
fifteen to twenty acres in extent, and is
surrounded by low stone wall, over
which the foolish birds could easily step
but never think of doing so. A similar
kind of stupidity is characteristic of the
wild turkey of this continent. The COM
moncst kind of trap for these birds is SIM
ply little cabin made Of logs, with a low
doorway. The turkeys enter this to get
at the sheaf of wheat with which it is
baited, but it never by any chance occurs
to them that the doorway can be used for
an exit as we'll as for an entrance, and the
trapper finds them trying to get out at the
roof Of the hut when he arrives. The os.
trich eggs in the Cape establishment are
hatched by means of oil lamps. The most
valuable feathers furnished BY the birds
are the long white ones that grow from the
wings. These are worth from $3.50 to
5000 by the pound, and it takes about
eighty of them to make pound. Amos
trich in good plumage is worth from $50
to s100, and a .skilfal hunter will kill as
many as seventy or eighty Of them in a
season T3.-& 2
Year: 1871

True politeness has its origin in Chris
tian charity aud kindness, and all standard
rules Of etiquette were founded for, tho
greater convenience and happiness of the
members of society. Although the reason
may not be obvious at first sight, they ex-
list, and will be apparent on careful exam
ination.
Do not keep others waiting for you
either at the beginning or close Of a meal.
Do not sip soup from the tip, but from
the side of the spoon
Be careful not to drop or spill anything
on the tabe-cloth.
Keep yonr plate neat do not heap I'll
sorts of food on it at once. ~ae 3s
In passing your plate to be re.helped,
retain the knife and fork. -,


When asked for dish, do not shove
but hand it.


While drinking, do not look around.


Instruct the servant to hand the cup ut
the left, so that it may be received by the
right hand.


Do not drink your tea or coffee, without
first removing the teaspoon from the cup
to the saucer. Always drink from the cup,
never from tie saucer.


Use the knife for. cutting only never
put it to the lips nor in the mouth.


Do not eat fast besides giving one the
appearance of greed, it is not healthy.


Ifyou find anything unpleasant in your
food, put it aside as quietly as possible,
without drawing the attention Of others to
it. I, =


Do not open the lips, or make any un.
necessary noise in chewing.


Do not touch the head


Do not rest the elbow on the table.


Do not speak with the mouth full. i


Brush the table neatly before bringing
on the dessert. ~. "a


BE thoughtful aud attentive to the wants
Of those about yop. '..


Converse on pleasant subjects with those
sitting near you.


Do not say anything not intended for
all present to hear. o,


Leave your plate with the knife and
fork lying parallel, the handles pointing to
the right.


Never leave the table before others with :
out asking the lady Or gentleman who pre-
sides to excuse you. ILL.,.
Year: 1871

p9- A correspondent of the English
Mechanic gives the following: Put piece
of quicklime as hig as a walnut in a pint
of water in bottle. Clean the teeth with
it every morning, riusiug the mouth with
clean water afterward. II the teeth are
good it will preserve them and keep away
toothache; if the teeth are gone it will
harden the gums SO that they will masti.
cate crusts and all.
Year: 1871

pT A Boston lady, "who has been
there" says that, in view of the awkward
ness with which men aid lady in rising
from the sidewalk, she would much rather
remain in that position than have such as
sistance. The gallants must not be so
gingerly, but take hold with both arms,
lift neatly and firmly, and not disengage
themselves too soon.
Year: 1871

THE storm which commenced on the 18th,
still continues. We have no means of knowing
the exact amount of water which has fallen, but
it is safe to say that the present storm will re-
suit in more benefit to the people of this county
and State than any previous one for number
of years past All the streams are higher than
they have been for three years, and yet the storm
so far has been of such character that but lit
tie fears of food need be entertained
Year: 1871

CLOSE OF VoLUME.-With the present number
of the WEEKLY TRINITY JOURNAL, closes the Six
teenth Volume, and with the next issue we enter
upon the Seventeenth Year. Thanking the peo-
pie of Trinity county for past favors and patron
age, we respectfully solicit a continuance of the
Year: 1871

HOLIDAY TINES generally supposed to be
devoted to recreation and amusement rather
than business. The appearance of our local
columns this week, will undoubtedly convince
the readers of the JOURNAL that this institution
has been celebrating.
Year: 1871

BuRGLARY.-On Friday night of last week. the
cellar under Karsky Abrahms' store was en-
tered by digging around the ventilator in the
rear. Two pair of rubber boots and one pair of
California blankets were carried away by the
thief. Appearances indicate that the burglar
had endeavored to get from the cellar into the
store by burning through the trap-door, but was
unsuccessful. The perpetrator of the deed is
not known.
Year: 1871

How old are you ?" stranger
asked one day of little fellow who was
selling newspapers at the corner of the
Paris Boulevards, carefully reckoning
up his gains, and giving change with a
practiced hand. "Six," was the laconic
reply. "And how long have you been
carrying on this business ?" With a
roguish look, and bending down to fold


his newspapers on the pavement, as if
he would show how easy it was for him
to attend to two things at once, he an
swered "How long ? Oh, ever since I
was child" Had he ever been one
Year: 1871

When it comes to the science Of an
noyance, commend us to the lovely sex
Their methods have .fnesse, supple
ness, a universal adaptability, that does
them infinite credit and man, with all
his strength, and all his majesty, and his
commanding talent, is about as well of
as buffalo or bison against tiny,
rainbow winged gnat or mosquito, who
bites, sings and stings everywhere OF
once, with an infinite grace and facility.
Year: 1871

Punch instances % want Of tact /:
Telling man with one eye lin an insin-
uating way) that you would like to get
on his blind side. Urging q friend who
stammers not to hesitate to express his
opinion. Declaring to the possessor of
false set. that you mean to do it in spite
Of his teeth. Informing an acquaintance
who never has his glass out of his
eye, that you consider he takes a very
short sighted view of things. Telling a
man who squints, that you are sorry you
cannot see the matter as he sees it.
Year: 1871

Would thou vert growing mid the whispering


[grasses]
By some sweet shadowed stream,
Whose tranquil tide the slow cloud dimly glasses,
Faint dying like my dream.
Would that the dew upon thy leaves were lying,
And not this rain of tears
The breeze above thee-not my bitter signing
For the lost hope of years
Would that the lips whose passionate caressing
Gave to the lips sweetness not thine own,
Had family murmured Farewell and blessing.
Ere they had silent grown.
o perished blossoms lost, lost friend and lover
o light Of day, shaded in swift eclipse
Soon may thy sister blooms with beauty cover
My silent heart and lips.