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6 The Household. J VRNING OVE Ji THE NEW LEAF. The year begins, I turn a leaf All over writ with good resolves; 1 Bach to fulfill will be in chief My alm while earth Its round revolves. How many a leaf I’ve turned before, And tried to make the record true; Each year a wreck on Time’s dull shore Proved much I dared, but little knew. Ah, bright resolve I How bright yon bear The future’s hopeful standard on I How brave you start, how poor you wearl How soon are hope and courage gone I You point to deeds of sacrifice; You shun the paths of careless ease, Lentils and wooden shoes I Is this The fate of a human soul to please? What wonder, then, if men do fail Where good is ever all austere? While vice Is fair and pleasant all And turns the leaf to lead the year? Yet, still once more I turn the leaf, And mean to walk the better way; I Struggle with old unbelief, And s rive to reach the perfect day. Wny should the road that leads to Heaven Be all one reach of sterile sand? Why not, just here and there, be given A rose to deck the dreary land? But, why repine? Others have trod With sorer feet and heavier sins Their painful pathway toward God— My pilgrimage anew begins. Failure, and failure, hitherto. Has time inscribed upon my leaves; I’ve wandered many a harvest through, And never yet have gathered sheaves. Yet once again the leaf I turn, Hope against hope for one success, One merit mark at least to earn, One sunbeam to the wilderness. OUR CHARITY. “I should feel more inclined to assist the poor,” said I to a German friend the other day, “if they were not generally so ungrateful.” “True,” she replied, “but we are all ao; we treat God just the way these people treat us. We sit still and take all He gives us, think it very hard when trials are sent, and call out that he has forsaken us, and when the blessings come, we take them ealtnly as our due, and seldom think of gratitude. I often wonder how he can be patient with us.” The little woman who spoke thus, is continually doing son e good deed. Her words sank deep into my heart. Is it not true that we always expect gratitude from those whom we benefit? And when we meet with the reverse, do we not feel justified In figuratively washing our hands of those individuals and al lowing them to take care of themselves? Some months ago, I found a little girl sitting on my door step. She had a bright, pretty face, and in answer to rny inquiries, she said she wanted to borrow twenty five cents. Her mother had not a jienny in the house, and if the child could buy some evening papers, she would be able to make quite a profit on them. lat once decided to give her the mohey, asd see If she would keep her word and come back in the morning to pay nte. .Weeks passed by, and I had almost given her up, when one morning she came. She made an excuse for not having come before, but requested me to lend her some more. This perform ance was repeated several times, until at last I gave the child a “talking to,” and told her she was not to come to me any more. She had told me several falsehoods, had given me two addresses as hers, and had deceived me in such a shameless way about previous things, that 1 had no patience left. I stated the case to my German friend, adding: "I have told her never to come to roe again.” “That was wrong,” said my compan ion, promptly, “you should hunt the child up, discover who has taught her to lie, talk to her sternly or kindly, as you think will best reach her, and try to make her a better girl.” The little woman Actually stai ted off on that expedition the next day, found the child, and learned that her father compelled her to go out and collect money in that way, regularly. I don’t know what success my friend will have; she has a long, tiresome task before her, but I know she will persevere. There is another thing which is apt to discourage us-a feelingwhich we general ly meet with among those who have been poor, all or nearly all their lives. Having been aided once, they take it as a mat ter of course that they should always be looked after, and they make little or no effort for thems?lves. A little wholesome neglect is good in these cases. After all, it is amazing to me that the poor are as good as we find them. Think of the influences about them, the homes in which they grow up, and try to ima gine what we should lie under the same circumstances. It makes the heart ache to think of the number of little ones, who through no fault of their own, but by the force of circumstances and edu cation, are lost, body andsoul, when they reach maturity. There is a great deal of desultory i charity-visiting done by ladies. We go | in our comfortable carriage, enter the I abode of poverty followed by the admir ing gaze of the numerous urchins who are playing about the streets, sit for ten or fifteen minutes by the bedside of some poor creature, ami listen with a superior pity, while sne pours forth her tale of ’ woes. When we take our departure, she invokes ble-sings on our heads, calls us all sorts of flattering names, we order some coal and meat for her, and go home feeling very virtuous, and wondering that so few follow our example in visiting the poor. is this honest work in Christ’s canse? la it not rather pleasing our own vanity by performing a duty which might be disagreeable, were it not for the sense it gives us and others of oursuporior'virtue? The poor whom we look upon as another race, are our own brethren. They are ignorant and wicked, because we have allowed them to remain so. With us rests the responsibility which we dismiss so lightly. They are Christ’s own, as much as we are. Let us go and work among them with a hearty good will— not because it is a pleasant thing to do, when we are praised and admired for it —but because they are our own brothers and sisters, and must Ire saved, and be causejwe love them. No mere occasions visiting either, but real hard work ; work for their mental, as well as their moral and physical welfare. To do this, wc must drop the patronizing manner which comes from a feeling of superiority. We THE CHRISTIAN INDEX AND SOUTH-WESTERN BAPTIST: THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 1881. must become imbued with the spir t which caused John Bunyan to exclaim, as he looked at a drunkard reeling by, “There goes John Bunyan, but for the grace of God.” No matter whether we meet with gratitude or not, we will do all we can to help others, because God is continu ally working for us, though we are ten times more ungrateful to him than any of our debtors are to us. And so, little by little, and year by year, we shall gain more of that Ohristlike spirit which does all, hoping for no reward.— Christian Intelligencer. NIGHT LIFE OF YOUNG MEN. One night often destroys a whole life. The leakage of the night keeps the day forever empty. Night is sin’s harvest ing time. More sin and crime are com mitted in one night than in all the days of the week. This is more emphatically true of the city than of the country. The street lamps, like a file o'soldiers, with torch in hand, stretch away in long lines on either sidewalk ; the gay colored transparencies are ablaze with attrac tions; the saloon and the billiard halls are brilliantly illuminated ; music sends forth its enchantment; the gay company be gin to gather to the haunts and houses of pleasure; the gambling dens are aflame with palatial splendor; the theatres are wide open; the mills of destruction are grinding health, honor, happiness, hope out of thousands of lives. The city un der the gaslight is not the same as un der God’s sunlight. The allurements and perils and pitfalls of night are a hundred-fold deeper and darker and more destructive. Night life in our cities is a dark problem, whose depths and abysses and whirlpools make us start back with horror. All night long tears are falling, blood is streaming. Young men, tell me how, and where you spend your evenings, and I will write out the chart of your character and final destiny, with blanks to insert your names. It seems to me an appropriate text would be, "Watchman what of the night?” Policeman, pacing thy beat, what of the night? What are tbe young men of the city doing at night? Where do they spend their evenings? Who are their associates? What are their habits ? Where do they go in, and what time do you see them come out ? Police men, would the night life of young men commend them to the confidence of their employers? Would it be to their credit ? Make a record of the nights of one week. Put in the morning paper the names of all the young men, their hab its and haunts, that are on the street for sinful pleasure. Would their not be shame and confusion ? Some would not dare to go to their places of business; some would not return home at night; some would leave the city; some would commit suicide. Remember, young men, that in the retina of the all-seeing Eye there is nothing hid but shall be revealed on the last day. THE* A MIL Y P URSE. The money question between husband and wife is one of the most serious draw back to married bappinss, and it is time it was adjusted on a more just and equal basis. The life of utter dependence which some women lead is crushing and dr. f;radihg. Men de not realise utter help essness and vacuity to which the system condemns woman. Now, does anybody believe that it is necessary for the wel fare of the family that she should go to him for twentv-nve cents every time she needs it for car-fare or a spool of thread ? It is right or just to take her imbecility in money matters for granted before she has been tested? It is not just such women, who are left by the failure of some speculative craze to their own re sources with the burden of a family upon their inexperienced shoulders, who often display wonderful powers of energy and calculation, in addition to thrift and per severing industry, which ought to put all such men to shame. Women, as a general rule, can make one dollar go as far as two in the hands of men; and many conceited individuals, who now consider that social system Ixuinded by four walls of their dwelling would cease to revolve if they were taken out of it, would find great happiness and great pecuniary advantage in putting the control of all the interior details ot their homes in the hands of their wives, with a division of the income equal to the re quirement . — Ex ch ange. THE ART OF TALKING. If we notice closely, we shall find that the people who are the most popular in social life are those who understand not only how to talk themselves, but how to make others talk. This is a very val uable gift. To lie able so to direct con versation as to draw out the opinions and quicken the thoughts of those with whom you talk—this is an accomplish ment indeed. It makes each a contrib utor to the enjoyment of all, and it leaves with each a pleasant sense of having said something which others were glad to hear. There is a good deal of this sort of conversational missionary work waiting to be done, and the time which we spend chattering about the weather might be very profitably devoted to it. It should be borne in mind that there is scarcely any one of average intelligence who cannot, if he is drawn out, talk in terestingly and instructively about at least one thing, the thing with which he is practically most familiar, or which is connected with his regular labor. Who ever talks much thus with specialists upon their chosen department of labor or thought, will get together a fund of valuable information not to‘be learned from the books. — Selected. "Be sure you are rikht and then go abead, As soon a* you’re sleepy, rui straight off to bed. Before yon speak erossly, or act very nauahty, Go look In the gtasa long enough to count forty. Don'tswcar, chew, or steal, and lie kind to the poor, And wipe your feet clean when you enter the door." A bite from a rattlesnake fa sometimes not more dangerous than a severe cough or cold. A well merited reputation has Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup, and this remedy is sold by all druggists. Price 25 cents. Opinions of Eminent Dr. R. 8. Steuart, President Maryland Hospital, Balti more. I have used Colden’s Liebig's Liquid Ex tract of Beef and Tonic luvigorator for more than a year, and recommend it as one ot the most* efficient preparations I have ever met with. It combines the virtues of Food and Tonic in a remarkable way, and I am satisfied has saved my fife when no other medicine could do so. Sold by all druggists. OBITUARIES. GRBEN.—Died In Augusta, Georgia, De cember 16th, 1880. brother Charley Green. Our beloved brother was born In Spartanburg, S. C., on the 25th of November, 1856, and was 24 years and 21 days of age, at the time of his decease. He lived In Atlanta lor a number ofyears, and, If I mistake not, was converted under the ministry ot Rev. E. W. Warren, D. D , them of the First Baptist church, of Atlanta He was for some years a member of that church and an active worker In It, and was much beloved by all who knew him. Having felt a deep conviction of a call to the work of the ministry, In 1878, he entered Mercer Uni versity to prepare himself for his life work. The writer was with him during one year of his college course, and knew him well. He was without doubt, one of the brightest, pur est, noblest young man I ever knew. He was a diligent student, and stood among the first of his class. His energy and persever ance were often remarked upon by his lellow studen's. He bad great stability of charac ter. He was a man of deep convictions. In questions of right he was as immovable asa mountain of adamant. He never made any compromise with evil. Right was his orbit In which be firmly and unchangeable moved about Jehovah as his eternal center and director. He never sacrificed principle for popularity, policy, or expediency. X never heard him utter a foolish word. X never knew him to do an act upon which he might not call the blessings of God. He was always foremost In every good work, always might ily determined and deeply In earnest. He possessed in every respect those qualities th-rt would have enabled him to take a high slan 1 among the Baptist ministers of our State and country. But God saw tit to take him home. In the midst of his college course lie was stricken with consumption. He suf fered lo- g and severely, but patiently. True, he had a desire to live and labor for his Mas ter ; but. while he felt that Christ was his life, he was conscious also that death was his gain; and his prayer was: “Thy will O, Father, not mine be done.” He died a triumphant, glorious death. How sweet were bls last words: “It Is all well! It is all well 1” W. T. Cuenxy. O'NEAL —Benjamin P. O’Neal* died at his residence, near Thomason, Georgia, Novem ber 13th. 1880, having Jnst completed bls 53d year. He was born In Lincoln county. Geor gia, and was baptized Into the fellowship of Salem church in the same county by Elder P. F. Burgess, September Bth, 1850. From thence he removed to McDutHe county, and united by letter with the 'lhomason Baj’t’st church, where he continued a member until his death. Brother O’Neal was a man of good, native sense, and wielded an Influence In htacom munlty. He was a kind father and a good neighbor. He loved the doctrines as held and preached by Baptists. When the sum mons of t he Master came, he ex pressed a read iness to depart and’’be with Jesus.” Mrs. Ellen R-, wife of Benjamin P. O’Neal, died September 19th, 1880, aged fifty years, having preceded her husband to glory less than two months. She was born In Lincoln county, Georgia, married to B. P. O’Neal, October Sth. 1846, was baptized by same minister, Into the fellow ship of the same church, and on the same day with her husband. Sister O’Neal was an excellent Christian woman. It was hergreal desire and constant alm to bring up her children “In the lear of tue Lord, and to serve her generation by the wlllofGod.” Hire surely loved the Saviour, and rejoiced In the prosperity of his cause. Hire was one of the best of mothers and neighbors. When death came, she was ready “to go with him” over the river and rest In the paradise of God. Hix children are left io mourn, at once, over the death of father and mother. May God bless and provide for these dear orphans. J. W. Ellisotos, s ■* w BARGERON—EIisha Bargeron was born In Burke county, Georgia, In July, 1801, and died k7th November, 18SV, aged seventy-nine years and four montns. In 1821, he was married to Miss Lydia Mur ray, of Burke county, of nine children, oniy six lived to adult age, and only five of these are still living—only one daughter outofthe nine. He lived to see forty nine grandchildren, twelve of which are dead, hud flf eafr•great grandchildren. Total I. ~ <er|ty. ,iy time of bls death. seventy-tbre h *w ’ In 1834, he united wilt <the Baptist church at Hardls, Hurke county, having been a mem ber forty-six years. Above are some of the simple statistics In the life ot as good a man, and perhaps,taking his whole story together, as consistent a Christian as our day affords. Our old grand father was humble, quiet, unobtrusive, with enough modesty not to be offensive, and enough self-assertion to be decided when bls convictions of duty required. Always prompt at his church meetings, kind amt nffectlton ate In his Intercourse with his pastor, his ex ample was a living comment on the genuine ness of bls personal religion, and his dally life threw a light of subdued sud mellow tenderness on all his surroundings. A Bap tist, and a Christian himself, his course has been the index for bls posterity, quitea num ber ol whom are active, uselul members of Baptist churches. one of bis sous In a short note to the wri ter. say s: “My brother, I hope that when my life Is ended, the record may be as pure and spot less as his.” What a legacy this old man has left. In bls pureand noble life, to his poster ity. to the church, and to humanity. His funeral services were conducted by- Rev. E. K. Carswell, Hr., at the house of the deceased, at 3 o'clock, r. m., Sun day, 28th November, 1880, in the presence of a large concourse of friends and relatives. Tne text used by the preacher, on this oc casion, was selected by old father Bargeron, himself. Text. Mat. xi 28, 9, 30. The last pub lic service at which this old patriarch was present, was a baptismal scene near his house, one of the candidates being one of ids grandchildren. The last words that passed between the writer and this good old man, were exchanged on parting at his house,soma two months before his death. I threw my arms gently around his neck, and said: “Brother Bargeron. if we meet no more in tills world, let us try to meet In heaven.” His reply was, “By the help of God I will.” After two months of suffering with nnglna pectoris, he fell asleep In Jesus. Ills history Illustrates how men may grow old gracefully. The widow lingers yet at nearly lonr-score. Pastor. Tribute of Respect. Salem Baptist Ciivrcii Gordon,county,Ga. Departed this life October 23d. 1880 at her home near our church, at tlieage of Any- four years, sister Caroline J. McDaniel. Shejoln ed the First Baptist church, of Atlanta, when about twenty-three years of age, and was in tlie constitution ofthe Second Baptist church of that city, in the year 1851, of which she was a member until she united with Salem church about three years;ago. As a Christian, she was faithful until death. She manifested a deep interest in tlie pros perity of the church and the salvation other friends. During her protracted afflictions, she manifested a quiet, calm, submission to the will of the Lo>d. Her assurauce of hea ven and conversation, as nearing the verge of life, seemed a grace from heaven given, revealed in Midi expressions as these, “I know that my redeemer lives,’’“l am ready," “My friends meet me in my eternal home.” “The gates are passed And heaven is won.” Resolved, That sister McDaniel Is greatly missed lu the church as weilas In the family, but we forbear to weep tears of sorrow since wc believe her suffering time Is over, and she hns entered the bright home far beyond this vale oftears. 2. That we tender brother McDaniel. the children and relative*, our sympathy. May they all In the resurrection morn, lie gathered with her In glorious reunion In the perfect bliss of heaven’s cloudless splendor. 3. That this tribute be preserved in our church book, a cony presented to brother McDaniel and family, and that Tur. Chris tian Index lie requested to publish the same, by your committee, consisting of pastor, A. S'Tatum, deacons A. M. Kay, W. J. Alex ander, Clerk J. W. swain. HA VlßD.—Died nt his father’s, in Columbia county. Florida,October 11th. 1880, little Wil liam Preston, son of W. H. and M. A. Ilavlrd, aged two years, tacking a day or two. lie la gone! No longer does he gaze here with bright eyes into a far off sky No. he Is in a brighter sphere, seeing, knowing, loving, as the blessed only can we and know and love. Already has he received his welcome, and above our grief and lamentations, weal moat Imagine wo can hear his sweet voice as it comes from hla celestial abode, giving ua word* of comfort and cheer. Dearest nephew, thou hast left us, * Ir. the early dawn ot thy day. Why oh ! why baa God bereft ua, Os the one be took away. M. E. IX. Tribute of Bespect. Whereaa, In the providence of God, onr truly esteemed brother and deacon, A. H. Johnson,has been removed from ns by death. Resolved 1. That while we feel deeply the loss we have sustained, we are comforted by the thought of his triumph In death, and will strive more earnestly to imitate the beautiful Christian example he left ns. 2. That we tender our most sincere sympa thies to the family and friends of our dear brother. 3. That these resolutions be entered upon our church book, and a copy be sent to the bereaved family, also a copy be sent to Tax Index for publication. The above resolutions were passed by Pleasant Grove church In Conference, No vember 20th, 188). Brother Johnson was quite young when he made a profession of religion, and joined the Met hod is ts.hu t during the pastorate of brother Tomkles. at Pleasant Grove in 1871. he became -a Baptist, from which time until bls death, on November 9th, 1880, he was an exemplary and useful member. H. M. Kins. Gainesville, Fla., Dec. S, 1880. ANNIE MORGAN SEAGO. - This pre clous child, daughter of A K and M. A. Reago, passed away from her loving and pleasant home in Atlanta, to the heavenly bile*, on the 28th November, In the 13th year of her nge. She was gentle, amiable, bright and loving. “A lovely being, scarcely formed or moulded A rose, with al) Its sweetest leaves yet folded.” Her Illness was very brief. She died of menlugetls: sinking calmly Into the embrace of death without any sign of suffering, and without the slightest apparent struggle. Thus her gentle spirit left Ils little tenement and returned to God who gave It: there, as we believe, to dwell with him forever, and to sing the sweeter Sabbath hymn of redeem ing love. The home she left Is desolate and lonely without her smile, her loving words, her sweet and unaffected manners: hearts are sad and disconsolate, but the released one awaits their coming on the other shore, where the reunion will be perpetual and happy. E. W. W. A Faultless Family Medicine that mothers can rely upon for their children and for themselves. Corrects Acidity ofthe Stomach, cures Colic, regulates the Bowels, is a Puri-, tier and Tonic to the whole system, and is given with safety and the happiest results to the most delicate infants. Children, as well as adults, eat sometimes too much supper, or cat something which does not digest well, producing Sour Stomach, Colic, or Restless ness—a good dose of Simmons’ Liver Regus lator will give certain relief. “I have used Simmons’ Regulator in my family for eight or ten years, and found it to be the best family medicine I ever used. I have used it in most cases when my children had Diarrhma, Colic, Headache. You may say it is the best family medicine ever used for anything that may happen. I have used it in Indigestion and found it to relieve me immediately after eating a hearty supper. On going to bed I take about a teaspoontul and never feel the effects of the t upper eaten. Ovid G. Sparks, Ex-Mayor City of Macon, Ga." “Oh, how I do wish my skin was as clear and soft as yours,” said a lady to her friend. “You can easily make it so,” answered the friend. "How?” inquired the first lady. “By using Hop Bitters, that makes pure rich blood and blooming health. It did it for me as you observe.” Rea lof it.—Cairo Bulletin. Dobbins' Electric Soap (made by Cragin Company, Philadelphia, Pa.) being per fectly pure, requires less than common soap. Hence its economy is apparent. Ask your grocer to get it. i ADVERTISEMENTS. rT CAPCINE POKOT’Si PLASTER Over 2000 druggluts have voluntarily offered their aignaluro to the following, which can be seen at our office. Messrs. Seabury <6 Johnson. Pharmaceutical Cnzmirrs. "For the past few years we have sold varion* brands of Porous Plasters. Physicians and the public prefer “Benson’s Capclne Porous Plas ter," to all others. We consider them one of the verv few relia ble household remedies worthv of confidence. 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In order to close out a large stock, we are offer ing double cased solid gold American Watches, cither Gents'or Ladies’sizes. for 135.00 each. Every watch la accompanied by our special certificate and guarantee. Goods will be sent by express C. 0. D., with privilege of examining before purchasing. Send in your orders for Christmas Presents. J. P. STEVENS & CO., wholesale: jewelers, 34 Whitehall St., ATLANTA, GA. •»* Send for Catalogue and Prices. eep!6 ts THE MARSHALL HOUSE WITH ITS Spacious Vestibule, EXTENSIVE AND Elegant Verandah. Affording ladles a fine view of the promenade. Airy aid Well Ventilated Rooms AND UNRIVALED TABLE 18 PAR EXCELLENCE THE LEADING HOTEL OF SAVANNAH JOHN BRESNAN, octl4 3m Manager. AUKIWTN AYD CAyVANSERN Make from to S.'Oper week selling goods for E. RIDEOUT 4 CO., Iu Barclay st., New York. Send for tbclr catalogue and term*. *g26 ly VI?VU DHfIL’Q I'riccs reduced 35 per c't. 11 Ik YV DUUIxO Elegant Family Bible,, 92 20. Extra profits. Agents wanted. A. GOR TON & CO., Publishers, Philo. docl6-4t A n n B II Oli Btnt*. 4 Seta Reeds. ONLY SM ocUfZ-ly. ADVERTISEMENTS. F. D. JOHNSON, H) In 10 Aw \ m rl fc P SOUTHERN JEWELLER! CULFEFEB, VERG-TTTIJL. o Now is the time to send your orders for WATCHES, CLOCKS, DI7LLLOLTDS, SETS OF JEWELRY, TdllTG-S, CZHUkITTS, Solid Silver Plated Spoons and Forks, BEST TRIPLE PLATED TEA SETS, Ice-Pitchers, Cake Baskets, Fruit Stands, Etc., Etc-, Etc., for the TTOLTIDJWSI O SPFCIAL WATCHFS. Gents'size in Gold Coree, from J3O Io I3C0; In Silver Caros LADIES’ GOLD WATCHES. ,16 to fMO; BOYS’WATCBIB, 18to »100. ’ 1 0 I will name In part watches made expressly for my trade, Wholesale and Retail "irravcnv WATCH." "i-TONEWAIJ.. 1 ’ “GENIRAL LEE.” hUNNY SOUTH," and "PLANTER ”7. Wathebes—"ANNlE B," “LOIS” and “BEATRICE.” All are first class, and warranted to give Isfaction in every respect. rrautea to give sat- Perfect Satisfaction Guarawiteed in Every Instance. NICKEL STEM-WINDER WATCHER, in White and Black Dials, at »7 >8 and SO KNIVES ’ THOUSANDS OF-ORDERS Have been filled by me from all parts <of the country; and not the first word ofcomnlalnt «n ia» * as I know. » p i, bo iht I think the fact is established beyond all doubt, that I SELL G-OOES LOWER Than any other house, North or South. SOLID SILVER TEASPOONS. 84 50. J 5 25, 88 13, 87,87 88. 88 75, 89,63, and 810 .50 ner .I DESSERT SPOONS AND FOKKS, 810 50, 812 25. 814, sls 75, and 817 50, ner act < f itU ‘ 018lx TABLESPOONS AND FORK 8, 814, 815 75, 817 50. sl9 25, amt s2l per set of six SOLID BUTTER KNIVES, NAPKIN RINGS. Etc., all prices. SOLID SILVER T HIMBLEs. 30 and 40 cents. SOLID GOLD COLLAR BUTTONS, SO cents, 75 cents, SI and each plate!$ A l 1 75 p A e?pai'r’. HlTE ° NYX ?eparable BLEEVE with Initial Letter, in De6l rolled For other information as to prices of Plated Ware and all other goods In mv line nta«™ w,i»« for Illustrated Price List. All goods ordered of me are warranted to give eut ire every roepeaf. I feel assured in presenting the above, that every one seeing it will Ima« d at THE LOW PRICE!S SnU excinsirelVfor’cAßH.” 1 make ’ UP (lefiC “ by “ ,Hn * nuandties and der."S'Expre M bereSPOnßlble,orSnMoNEY S ' nt mcbj Rc « lß,cre<l Letter, Post-office Money Or- In ordering Smell Packages, it fa better to enclos- ten or fifteen cents to n* v Mr it is Cheaper than Express. Packages from one ounce to to four poinds Tcar P be rem Vre taterX letter. It costs ten cents to register a package, and if sealed, six centa for on nre B n sealed, one cent for every ounce. every ounce. If not All goods sold by me, Engraved FREE of charge. None but the * VERY FINEST WATCHM A.KEKS Employed, and Watches, Clocks and Jewelry repaired in the very best manner at the lowest rate Having gone to great expense and trouble to give satisfaction to those desiring accurate tTma?l™ now regulating all new watches sold, and those repaired at my house bv ofarecond lhOneOfßl,B! ’’ CelebratC< ’ TKANSIT TELESCOPES, which U)e ttai to the fraS Haying filled orders for watches and other goods for many of the Northern and pliingThe’onSwing 6 B ° UlhCr " Cit ‘ CS ' 10 ‘ hC “ llS ' aCllon ~rj Testimonials Before the Public. m CK Meridia> ' BRITANXIA Co., F. D. Johnson, Esq.—Yours received and noted. The '‘StoiWaYUwta^chYbonvL^l.A. I ?*., ing splendidly. I have had it running with a watch that cost three times as much re the “Btnn£ wall?’ and as lar as I can see, has kept just as good time es the high priced watch StOne ' _Yours truly, B p Pomzbot. Attorney Gbnbral’b Omci, Mr. F. D. Johnson-Dear Sir.-The “Johnson Watch”l Ixiught ofVouTas'tXeaVx^Vnn’m Ha. and’the , ‘publlc! 8 ‘ ,lmt ' kep P er ’ an<l 1 U % eat t^ rore jt to OfficeGxo.B. Harris 4 Ron’. BranchHousz, Mr. F. D. Johnson—Dear 8,, -The four watches I h.v“e [ came prompt v to hand, and after trial of more than six months, I learn that they have in eve?; way given satisfaction, while the prices on them were from 15 t 025 per cent less than the? rnuM be furnLhed from any Jeweller in thia city. Youn truly, man they could T. W. Codi, Manager. F. D. Johnron, Esq.-Dear Slr-The“Stonewall"!bought eleniit tlm* piece, and I shall recommend It to my friends ns to price and quality. Wishing’ you “icSj lam Yours respectfully,. b J. Koshlant. From "Richmond State:” Mr F. D. Johnson, the celebrated jeweller rnoontlv a number of jewellers in several large cities in the North for tire sale cdMMhundnff SiX silver Tableware, and made ihc sale to Mr. M. W. Lambert proprietor nf th. Foroeun-p V u’T Western Pennsylvania Mr. J. also filled a hnndsomc o der yratardav 6 ’’ Culpejur Timee. It will be remembered that Mr. Johnson has an exhibit oj? of hisw«m. State Fair every year, and skillful workmanship la known and appreciated by all. “ ‘ * From Rev. J J. Lafferty, editor of Richmond Chriitian Advocate, Richmond Va Julv H imo kept mo uneasy when, connection or start hung on a couple o minute?. Luckily som? onSdmZ. ped Into my office and suggested, “try Johnson.” You scut me a gold "Htonewall”?mm Erom Culproer TtaiM, of June isth, 1880: Prof. J. H. Gore, of Washington DC «av,tb.t ArK' f‘h' &l L v H " rt » Sa, i J ? W ' , c “ llf °nila; Prof. J.’ 8. Armstrong Pima Rev X.s Dill Anburo Ahi “ro w”l’ ; Rcv - T - n - B" 11 - Andenon. 8. C.; La M Frank driadta Jw Jm" 1 ’ 5 r ? flo ! 1 ’ V *“ M ™- M - » Mt. Lennon, Re5: aiy Hwc ,le Br * c *’ Kcv - w - } - 8hl >' Jnan ’ - In writing, give Name, PosbotHce, County and Btatc. ADDRESS IF 1 . ID. JOHETSTSOIT, LOCK BOX, 8. CULPEPER,