Mt. Vernon Republican (Mount Vernon, Ohio : 1854), 1863-08-06

              J jj i -. . -- mm iffw w row pmmj VOL. X. MOUNT VERNON, OHIO THURSDAY, AUGUST, 6 18C3. NO 43 1 n if THE MOUNT YEBXON REPUBLICAN. TERM St For one year (invariably in advance)?2,0U For six months, 1,00 termb or adykrtibino. One square, 8 weeks, 1,00 One (inuarc. 8 months, 8,00 One i-quarc, G months, 4,50 One square, 1 year, COO One square (changeable monthly) 1 0,00 Changeable -weekly, K',00 Two Kqunres, 3 week, 1 ,75 Two squares, G weeks, 3,25 Two squares, 3 months, 6.25 Two squares, 0 months, r,75 Two squares, 1 year, 9,00 Three squares, 3 weeks, 2,50 Three squares, 6 weeks, 4,50 J'hrco squares, 3 months, 6,00 Three Bqnares, G months( 8,00 Three squares, 1 year, 10,00 One-fourth column, chan. quarterly, 15,00 One-third " " " One-half " " " 28,00 One column, changeable quarterly, 50,00 Select poetry "uooa mm in Tiiti amy." BY C. II. Air Hard Times. I'm a jolly younj soldier, tho truth I will tell, I'll die for the "lassie' that bid me farewell,And gave me a kiss, so fervent and true, When I loft her to fight for the red, white and bluo. And it's good times, good times in the army, I say, Our Uncle and Father, "Samuel and Abe," Farmers by nature, and "Yankees' by trade Know just what we need, in clothing and food, And furnish us plenty, and that which is good. And it's good times, &e. I kuow that tlu "grumbler'' -no soldier is ho Complains of our clothing must bitterly, And writes I ibi'ui letter, sen his friends in despair, About nothing to cat an 1 nothing to wear. Aud it's good times, &c. Our tents they aro healthy, we breathe the fresh air, Wo sleep, oh! so sweetly, free from all care Aud dream of our homes, all mirrored so bright In visions of splendor,our hcartstodelight. And it's good times, &c. Oar drilling and marching, is exercise good It gives us a relish for all k;nds of food. Crackers aro ponud-cakes, fat pork is veal, Coffee, Catawba, tobacco we steal. And it'a good times, &c. To sura up the whole, we've plenty to eat, Plenty t waar, from our head tojour feet Aud he who complains of clothing aud grub, Should be sent to his mama, aud nicked "little bub." And it's good times, fcc. There are some who want money, complain overy dav, And swear they'll "desert" if they don't get their pay, But the good uuion soldior thiols "Sam' a rood debtor, And will fight without pay if he can't do no better. And it's good times, io. But I toll you tho truth, should tho Tay master couio T'would be iv to the hearts of Uncle Sam's sun; For money, you know has a right pretty look, And nothing's so charming as a filled pock et book. Aud it's good times, &c. The "Copperheads" North, aro trying to bite Traitors, and towards! they never would fight; But like their vile namesrke, steal up in the rear, And strike aud retreat, and run like a deer. And it's gDod times, ike. But never mind, loys, in a very brief apaco, We'll whip out tie rebels, thett right about-face And marck to ou r homes, t'will be mighty queer, If wo dou't soon dry up "the fire in tho rear.'' And it'sgO'd times, &e. The oldest newspaper in the world is prented on silk, in Pckin. China, and has been published wyekly for more than a tuuusauu years, He who tells a I le is not sensible how treat a task he un iertakes for he most be forced to. invent; twenty more to main tain that one. FEMALE COl'BAVE. A striking trait of courago in a lady forms the subject of conversion at present in the French metropolis. Jladame Aubry lives in a so itary chateau, not fur from the town of . The family consisted only of M. Aubry, his wifo and child about a year old, and ono maidservant. In the little town every light is out by ten o'clock, and of course the most perfect solitude reigns at that hour in their house, which lies off the road, and is completely hiddeu by trees. One night last winter, Madame Aubry was sitting alone, readin''. Her husband had left her in tlie morning to visit a tneuu some six or eight miles off, and, as heexpeeted tobring horaa a considerable sum of money, he of money, had taken the unusual precaution of arm ing himself with a pair of pistols. At about six o'clock, the ludy went up te her room to put the child to bed. Her apartment was a large room on the first floor tilled up on one side by an old-fashioned chimney, and on the other by a deep and spacious alcove, near which stood her in fant's cradle. The night was a gloomy one cold and dark, and every now and then a dash of rain beat against the gothic windows. Tho trees in the garden bowed to tho wind, aud their brunches came sweeping against the casement; in short, it was a night iu which the solitude of the mansion was moro complete and melancholy than usual. 31adam Aubry sat down on a low chair near the fire, which by its sudden flashes, cast an uncertain light over the vast apartment, throwing its unique carvings and mouldings by turns into brighter relief or deeper shade. She had her child ou her lap, and had just finished preparing it lor the cradle, She cast her eyes toward the alcove, to see if tho cradle was ready to receive its little occupant, whose eyes were already closed. Just then, the fire flashed up brightly, and threw a strong lie-lit on the alcove, by which the lady distinguished a pair til' feet cased in heavy nailed shoes, peeping out under the curtain in front ,if the bed. -A thousand thoughts passed through her mind in an iustadt. The person hidden there was a thief , perhaps an assassin that was clear, fc'lio bad no protection, no aid at hand. Her husband was not to re turn till e'lL'ht at .soonest, an i it w is now mly halt'past six. What was to be done? She did not utter a single cry, ri r even start ou her seat. The servant "irl prob ably would not have had such presence if; mind. The robber probably meant to remain quiet where he was til! midnight, ind theii sieze the money her husband was to bring with him, but if ho should find that he was discovered, aud that there was no one in the house but wc women he would not fail to leav his hiding place and securing their silence by murdering them Besides, might not the girl be the robber's accomplice ? Soveral slight causes of supiciuu occurred to her at once, and all these reflections passed through her mind in less time than we take to writo th m. She decided at once wbatshe should do, which was, to send the girl out of t'.ie room. "You know that dish my husband likes said she, without betraying her alarm by tho least change in the tones of her voice, "I ought to have remembered to have got it ready for his supper. Go dowu stairs, and see about it at once-" "Docs not madatne require my help here, as she gouerally docs." "Xo, no, I will attend to everything myself. 1 know my husband would not be pleased, if he were to come home after his ride, in such bad weather, and not find a good supper ready " Alter somo delays, which increased in the lady's mind that suspicion which she was forced tococeal, the girl left the room. The noise of her steps on tlio stairs died away gradually, aud Madarl Aubry was left alono with her child, w!ih those two feet, motionless at their post, still peeping out under the curtain. She kept by the fire, with her child on her lap, coutiuu.ng to caress it and sing to it, almost n.ecbaui- cally. The child cried: it wanted to be put to bed, but its cradle was near the al cove uear those dreadful iect, how could she fiud tourajro to L'o near tbeui! At last ho ma Jo a violent effort. 'Come, my child,' said she, and get up. Hardly able to stand erect, she walked toward the alcove close to tho robber. She nut the child in the cradle, sinking it to sleep as usual. We may imai.ie how much inclination she had to siug. When the child lull asleep sho left it, and resumed her scat by the fire. She did not dare to leave the room; it weuld arouse the su;pieions of the robber and of the girl, probably his accomplice. Besides she could not bear the thought of leaving her child, even if it was to purchase ber own safety. The clock pointed to seven. An hour yet, a whole hour be fore her husband would come! Her eyes were fixed on those feet, which threatened her with death at any moment, with a sort of fascination. The deepest silence reigned in the room. The iufantelcpt qu)'. We d ) not know whether even an Amazon, in her place, would have been bold enough to try a strugglo with the robber. ji,alIle Aubry had no arms; bcsUcs.she ,nn,la no chiiim to valor, but onlv to that ! rifl9sjve courage, founded ou reflection, which is far the rarer of the two. Every few minutes, she would hear a noiso iu the garden. Iu that noiso, a ray of hope shone ou her for a moment it was her husband it was deliverance! But no it was only the wind and rain, or tho shutters creaking. Wbatan age every minute seemed to be. Oh, heavens! the f eet moved! i Poe th tl!of . cave hig llidit) ; , , v It w,, odv jur. nrobablv j vnt.,rv. ,,,, V, i,;munir- i... IIITVIUU1UI j HIV I VIICV I141UUVI changing Ids position. Tho clock strikes only once, it is the half hour only and tho clock is too fast besides! How much anguish, how many silent prayers in those trying minutes! Sho took up a book of devotion aud tried to read, but her eyes would wander from the page to fix on those heavy shoes All at once a thought arose that chilled her to the very hears Suppose her husband should not come. The weather is stormy, aud he has relatives in the village ho went to. Perhaps they have persuaded him it was unsafe to travel at night, with so large a sum of money about him: perhaps they have forced him: with friendly violence, to yield to their urgent invitations to wait till morning. It is striking eight and nobody comes. The idea we have alluded to, appears to her more and more probable. After two hours of such agony, the unhappy lady, whoso courage has been kept up by the hope of final rescue, feels her strength and hope fail her. Soon she hears a noise under the window, ajd listens uoubtfully. This time she is not mistaken. The heavyout-er door creaks on its hinges, and shuts with a clamor; a well known step is heard ou the stairs, and a man euters a tall stout man. It is lie, it is he! At ttiat moment, if ho had been the worst of all husbands, he would have been perfection in his wife's eyes. Ho has only taken off h's wet cloak and put away his pistols, and deliglited at again seeing what he loves nnst on earth, opens his arms to embrace his wifo. She clasps him convulsively. buf iu a unmcnt, recovering herself-pos-sussiun, puts her finger on his lips, an J pi;uts to tho two feet peeping out under the curtain. If M . Aubry had been wanting in presence of mind, he would not have deserved to Le the husband of such a woman. He made a sliuht gesture to show he uu lerstood her, and said aloud, "Excuse mo my deir. I left the money down stairs. I'll be back in two minutes. itlun that time ho returned, pistol in hand. Fe examines the pistol carefully, walks to the alcovej stoops, and while the forefinger of his right hand is on the trigger, with tho oth-er hand, he seizes one of his feet, and cries in a voi:e of thunder, "Surreudsr or 1 It T 1 . 1 .1. you re a dead man:" ue arags oy tue feet into tho middle of the room, a man of most ill-favored aspect, crouching low to avoid the pistol which is held within an inch of his head. He w searched, and a sharp dagger found on him. He confesses that the girl was his accomplice, and had told him M Aubry would bring a large sum home that night. Nothin" remains now but to give them over to the authorities. Madame Aubry asks her husband to pardon them, but the voice of duty is louder than that of pity. When 31. Aubry heard from his wife all she had gone through, ho could only sty, 'Vh'j would have thought; you so csurago. ous!"but iu spite ot her courage, she wa. attacked that uight with a violent mirvoui lover, and did no: get ocr heroism for several days. The home will be kept in turmoil where there is no toleration of each other's errors. If you lay a single stick of wood on the great, and apply fire to it, it will go out; but on anotherstiek, and they will burn; and u half a dozen sticks, and you will have a blaze. If one member of t!io family gets into a passion, nd is let alone, he will cool dowu, aud may possi-ply be ashamed and repent. But oppose temper, pile on the fuel, draw in others of the group, and let each one harsnly answer, and soon there will be a blaxo that will entrampthem all. An Englishman had heard of the Yankee habit of flogging, nd thought be would cut the comb of their propensity. He saw some huge watermelons an a market woman'stand, and walking up to her and pointing them with a look of disap pointment said: "what, don't you raise biggee apples than those in America?', The woroeo looked at him one moment, and retorted: 'lanyoody might know you was an Englishman. Them'shuckleberries!" Governor Tod lo (lie People or Ohio.! The State of Ohio, ") J ' Executive Departmet, Columbus, July 20, 1802. J To the People of the State: The exciting and important news which have transpired within the past two weeks, make the picscnt moment a fitting oue for tho Chief Kxecutive to address you. Lute iu the night of the 12th instaut I received reliable information that a well organized rebel force of cavalry aud artillery, supposed to exceed five thousand in number, under the lead of the notorious ohn Morgan, was about to enter the Southwestern portion of our State. Availing myself of tho power given mu by tho Constitution and Laws, I at ouce, by Procla mation, called out for the def'ensa of the State, that portiou of its organized militia forces residing within the counties supposed to be in danger. As these organizatiors were only consumatcd by the election of company officers on the 4th inst., but few returns had beeu made; hence, it was uncertain what the actual number embraced iu the call would be. The route of the enemy would take was also uncertain. It was believed, however, that tho cnpital of our State was altogether the most attractive point for the enemy. The point afforded a richer field for plunder than any other within his reach, aud in addition to this there was at Camp Chase over a thousand rebel prisoners, many of whom, including his Chief of Staff, had been captured from Morgan's baud. Hence to this point was ordered a larger force of the militia than to any other. The other points named, outside of Cincinnati, for the assemblage of the militia, were Camp Dennison, Chillicothe, Portsmouth uud Marietta. The response to the call, at all the points, was most gratifying. With but very few individual expeetions, the men called into service, forgetting everything but duty, promptly and cheri'uliy repaired to the camps assigned them, and wheu en route for camp, while there, and when returning to their respective homes, conducted themselves in a manner 1 mo?t creditable. The people of the State f houl 1 ever hold in grateful remembrance the men win thus won so much character for our State. Tho few who endeavored to escape a full performance of duty will be frowned upon and despised by all good citizens, and this is tho severest punishment that can be iuflicted upon a i'e!!ow citizen. The large militia force assembled at Columbus, kept the enemy from attempting an attack upon this place. All the other p lints indicated for the assemblage of the militia, Wire felt by the enemy, and, but fir their presence, would h.ive been sucked and pillaged. Prom these several points, 1 irgo numbers of the m'litia movnJ promptly out and participated vLh the Federal forces in the numerous skirmishes aud engagements that took placo with the enemy; and in every instanbo, save one, behaved with great gallantry and bravery. The exception referred to, was the surrender of about three hundred and fifty, under command of Col. Son tag. near Portsmouth. The men comprising this command are all indignant at the conduct of their commanding officer, and are in nowise responsible for the disgrace that attaches to the surren oer. The command of Colonel Sontag, although a volunteer officer with-o it appointment or commission, shall be in quired into. I am not now iu possession of information which would enable mo to do justice to all the officers in command of those various organizations. i can, lwwver, bear testimony lo the zeal and efficiency of tho several military committees of the counties traversad by the enemv; their services wero invaluable to tho State. When in full possession of information, I will, at a future day, do justice to the many gallant officers, who so generously devoted themselves to the iu- j terets of the State in this Crisis. The enemy entered the State on the night ofthel2:h instant, in the north-west corner of Hamilton county, closely pursued by a largo Federal fores, and pas-ing through the counties ofBui!er, Warren, Clermont, Brown, Adams, Pike, Jackson, Gallia, Meigs, Vinton, Hocking, Atheus, Washington, Jlorgan, JlaikiDgum, Guern sey, Belmont, Harrison and Jefferson, was finally captured near New Libson, id Columbiana county, this day, aliout three o'clock, P. 31. More or less BkirmisJiing and fighting took placo all aloDg the route but the two principal engagements were near Buffiogton's Island in Meigs county, on the nineteenth instant, and near Saline-ville, Columbiana county, this morning, at 8 o'clock A. 31. A' the first of these engagements, our forces, consisting of a cavalry and artillery force of regular troops, and of the militia there assembled, were under the command of Generals Hobsoo and Shackelford, aided materially by a naval foree on the iivcr at that point. At the second er agemcut, near SalieTi)'e, our forces eon- H'.vfing of tho 0th Michigan Cavalry, and our militia forces, were under command of Major Way. Iiftbe first of these engagements the ene- my lost in killed, wounded and prisoners about twenty-five hundred; iu the second, about three hundred. The final surrender! " '"''" "u ""e ' ""uuy jau,i pet n,(J uar!in)?i IIc wag lv to General Shackelford took place without 'Bt"Iul b.v our '-iovcnimenr, in this iu hourjClllJ llttlo hjy n))0Ut f()1,r -s Q,d whh an engagement, and embraced Morgnn himself and the remnant of his command, the number not known. Thus was captured aud destroyed oue of the mo-jt formidable cavalry forcca of the rebels, a forco that has been a terror to the friends of the Union iu Tennessee aud Kentucky for about two years. Well may every loyal heart bo proud of this achievement. The losses upon our side have been trifling, so far o numbers are concerned; but I am pained to be compelled to announce that a few gallant spirits have beeu taken from us. Promiucnt among the number is the brave Major Daniel McCook, the ; honored father of the heroic boys who bear his name, and who have won so much glory and renown for our arms in this great struggle 3Iajor McCook, although advanced in years, has perilled his life, as a volunteer, upon many of our battle fields; believing that he could be of service in ridding the State of her invaders, he volunteered with his trusty rifle as a private and foil in the engagement near Duffiiigtou's Hand. Ilia memory will be cherished by all; and the sincere sympathies of all true patriots will be given to his widow and children. Throughout the entire contest, I was in constaut communication, both night and day, with Maj-Gen. Burnside, who had command of the entire forces; and I take great pleasure in testifying to the zeal, fidelity and ability with which he has conducted the campaign. The damage to property will necessarily be large in dollars and cents, but insignificant when contrasted with the beneficial results to our State and country. Trompt measures have been taken to ascertain the names of tho sufferers, and the amount of damage sustained, all of which will be communicated to the uext General Assembly. Steps have also been taken to adjust and pay for all service rendered by the military, ample provision for which was made by tho last Genera! Assembly. And now, fellow citizens, do not for a moment doubt but that this raid of 3Iorgan will ultimately prove a benefit to us rs a people. It has taught an insolent foe, that however so well provided, or however so large, he cannot with impunity invade our State. It has demonstrated to our selve3, that wheu 'acting iu concert, the people of Ohio are a tower of strength lemeuiber, that our military organizations had never mustered; tbe officers were not even yet commissioned; t till, thus fresh and unknown to each other, they were able to do such efficient service. Let mo say, then, to the military forces of Ohio, both volunteers and militia, go vigorously forward with your organization;, this raid has taught you tho lesson, that you have something to do, and that your trainings are not mere idle ceremonies you are to be conservators of peace upon you, the people of the State depend to maintaiu law and preserve quiet and order iu cvory neighborhood be prepared, at once, to do your duty fully. In some of our sister States, serious riots resulting in the loss of many lives, aud large destruction of property have occurred on account of tho efforts of tho Feder al authorities to enforce the laws for the preservation of our Government. I am happy to f.nnouuco to the people of the State, that there is no just cause for apprehending fcuch disturbtnecs within our border; but, be this as it may ample provision has been made to quell any such disturbance, should any bo attempted. Thank God, re have but few bad men in Ohio; and the pood and virtuous of ev ery ncigtiborhocd are able to preservo the peace and dignity of tho State. The State authorities have but little t do, directly, with the enf-rccment of the draft. They havo looked to it, however in kenson, that hontst aad faithful ageutn, citizens of tho State have U.cn selected by tho Federal authorities to execute tbe draft. Fairness and justness, therefore, are guaran toed to every citizen. Addition al troops are requirod to maintain our glo rious government. Our brave and gallant boys in tho field requira assistance in men from home, and they must hs7e it. J have, therefore, chserfully given to the Federal authorities all aid in my power to enforce the draft soon to he jnade; and I earnestly implore the assistance of all good men throughout tho State iu this pecces-sary work. . The brilliant achievements of cur forces during the present month, resulting b the destruction and capture cf over a hun dred thousand of the enemy, together wiQ) their Btrong-holds, giro ns the hope flat the war will ?oon terminato-i-the drafted rsan. tiereforo. peed not anUeipateatirs) jyear's campaign. H: may sul'ely depend upon his nicghbvrs at home, and the law making power of the State, to tale care of I lioso dependant upon him during hisi j tAmune. j i Let u all then, fellow itixn, with j of trouble. The reflection hereafter, thatktil,ht bolJ n,(1 Mnny curf. b have done so, wul cheer aud sustain us un our way tliroueh life: our children will love us aud cbeihdi our memories, and God will bless us for so doing. DA VI I TOD, Governor. A Worsted Tradesman. A mm some six feet threo inches in height, aud if Herculean build, weut into the place of cue cf tho Worcester shopkeepers, and asked if they had ot any "whirler-s" that is, stocking without frot. "iO," said the shopkeeper; "but wi have got some famous big and strong stock iugs, us wiil just suit such a man a. you. "Let's have'a lok at them," aaii tho man. Tho counter hua immediately covered with a quantity. The working Hercui-js selected the largest pair, nnd said "What's the price of them?" "Four shilling and ninepence," was the rejoinder. "Can you cut the feet off them?" was the next query. "Oh, certainly," said the shopkeeper. "Then just cut themoff,"was the laconic direction. No sooner said than done. The long shup shears were applied, uud iuatautly the stockings were footless. Jjj 'And what's the price of 'em now? asked j tue "customer, '' with all the composure imaginable. "Price of them now! echoed the "wor sted merchant, surprised beyond measure at the absurdity of the question; "why, i I'll i - 'I iour Bnmiugs aud ninepence, to be sure. "Four shillings and ninepence!" ex- ciaimeu me purcuaser; "i. never gave out one shilling and sixpence for a pair of I "winners in my life." Aud ho laid down the amount ansn the I counter. "Well," replied the tradesman, chop- fallen and fairly out witted, throwing the j mutilations at him, "take them, aud be v with you! You've1 whirled' me this time, j but I( 11 take good care that neither you j nor any otjyour roguish gaug shall do it again as long as I lire." Oulj Fllrtlns While you were "barmiejslj" flirting with tho girl, you knew she loved you, that her heart wouldquicken at the sound of your footfall, and the blushes sha could not conceal flash into her cheeks at the tones of your voico. You know that during a long time you wero drawing tighter and tighter around the heart of youry.nint: and unsuspecting victim tho chaius from which she could notrelca.se herself without suffering, which might be greater to her thau deatu. Don't tsllmc your intentions were harmless you never proposed never told her you loved her, and all that sort of thing; you did tell her you loved her, ay, a thousand time you told this, by tone, aud deed, and look, just as emphatically as thoui;li vour ims ha:! awn tr, a .i I then how calmly, and courteous!'.-, at last you said farewjll to her, wia'cicc her thai lifetime happineaj which your work Lad forever blasted. Aud cow, sir, wLniaw be your social portion, how broad soevoi the land of your father, how deep soever be the coffers of your geld, yon have debased yourself aud dishonored your man hood. Go forth into the world, and let your carriage bo as proud, your air to woman as chivalrio, your honor as untarnished as ever, but remember that the stain i3 ou your soul. You, cava stolen, basely, deliberately stolen, the one priceless ticasure of a woman's hoartits affections. You Lavo robbed he; cf her trust in human goodnees and truth, and though if she be a truo woman, shall summon prido enough to Lor aid to hide from the world that uover cicatrising heart wound, it's pain will not be Jess tumble tube borne. You have robbed another of tbe love and confidence which should hare If en his, for that heart will never karn the sweet songs of its youth again, and though the wife of bis, she sita io the shadows of heart stoao, still, tho fountain from which you took the seal, will never yield its fieh sweet waters as befoj. Be contented sad thankful, a cheerful! spirit makes labor light, alpop sweet, and all around cheerful. The sunshine of life is made p of very few beams that ore bright all Qxe liuie. jNotiipff elevate uaflOttncUMtfefctTiejiiat,, iiw iu ciuno, a4 prcssnca of a spirit iiailar. vet Mserjcx '-to Meiie rcveresce xLkik it HtiaU niit tpoiiwp, !)ilinn's (Column. fur tli Amorieuu Hsmeng. ".Not tiod ut Harry's House. Jii iu in was tho youngest of the family, nig hair. He bad also a quick under, standing, a Veeu perception of right and wrong, and lovoof whatever was beautiful and noble. Jamio's mother was afraid to have him play in the street with the other boys, though the place where they lived was a large town, fur bad boys live in all sorts of places, whether large or smalL So thought aud said Jamie's mother. But Jamie's father said, "We had bet ter let Jamio play with tho other children Sooner or later ho will have to mingle with ull kinds of people, aud he must learn for hid.,-elf to cuooio the good and refuse tse evil.- So cur litt.'o friend JamTo wont out to play every iJuy with the other boys. Ho enj nyod it very much; sometimes standing uniier an old tree to listen to a passingorgan-grinder, which he graphically described as it "bonga-dinga bonga-diuga-da;" laud sometimes making himself' useful by doing errands for hi3 mother. Ouo day, after beiiiff out all tke mora-ing, he rau into tho huu.se, and throwing himself on the sola between his father and mother, Le uttered a shocking oath, tou shoeking lor mo to repeat. lie uttered it with that J'jar little mouth, which looked. i as tiiouen it Vue xuado to stent tioda praise alone. This was a HtJ, dark moment for both father aud motlier. Would their darliuu beeor a blasphemer? .Nay, was he nor, one already? After a. moment's hesitation, the kind, indulgent father, with tears in his eyes, "Wo must both of us punish lit tie Jaiuic. He must never be allowed to forget this sin and its puniuhmcnt; he must never swear again." Thcu Jamie's father and mother both punished their darling ovrely, though I their harts ached in inflicting the pain. But Juiuio laid the matter to hoart. - Swearing, h-i thought, must be a vory wicked thing, that nUo the kind face of his father turn so dark upon him, and hi moiLer cry so. He has ever since raaui. tested a ptcuJiar teuderntrM of conscience ou the subject of wicked words; and whenever a hoy nays uiiy ihing profane in hit hearii'ig, it seems t pain hi in exceedingly, for the part of God ' law which forbids swearing seems u Lo written on bis heart. Suniii Time utter this, Jaun' came run. ning in to his mother, aud exclaimed, "Oh, mauiina, what a wicked boy Harry Moy-nard Diust be! lie lnis been saying such 'readl'u! words,, that I don't like to tell you. lie tails so bad about Gid," aaid the child, looking reverently upward. "That was very wieked iu Hurry." said Jamie's mother. "How God takes care of him, and gives him his pleiaul home and all his nice pretty things. I( it uot dreadful for Harry to turn around now and talk so about the poo l God? Only think, Jamie, it is God that ho talks so about.', Jamie looked up reverentlyand thought- I fully for a inomcut, and said," They lavt not gi't any Cud uvtr to liarry't houte." M. A, V. C. WJhat Is a Iar1ag. It is the desr, little, bcamine girl, who meets ore on the doorstep; who flings her fair arms around one's neck, and kie.) one with her whole soul of love; who seizes one's hat, who relieves ono of his coat. and hands the r nnd toast j prettily; wiui places her clfifh form at th piano, and warbles forth, unsolicited, such delicious suags; who custs herself at ono'sfoot-stni-.l, and cl.tp.-o one's hand, asks esgcr, unheard of question with such bright eyes and flushing face, and un whose light flossy curls due places one' hand aud breathes. -'t, d !,loss her!" at the MrT form departs. But there is an angel following iu her footstep, wlw is not visible rous, but who is anxious to bear onr darling from us, nnd in the mind's eye it white shadow flits between us and the dar liag of our earth Behcn. pcpntntloB, Bepu'ition shonld l,o, aud is to every sensible and reflecuu,; individua', aub-ject of tbe ytniwt importance io tJFiLa lifij a priceless peui to d'wk. fallen nature and give U bunmn irss: its paramovut vahlf . I It is Hf.umthis't ia hich we are all per- u!'.y iotere?tf,d, is our secese and uac-fulrii in life, our rnution in apeiet, ajul our temporal pleasures, as wall v our ptorcal happiness, :n jgrpst wanre ie- trend upon it. Witlout reputatio, ul'i iiecoraps TaJutliSfl Jolty eirtf. jjl djgj cJ?tatio en wws& pe diiuictien - beauty, viA overy jeorspoAl aeyraj.L. mm&??fi- 1 1 '41 , I it if if; i rrZTTTT