POETICAL.
ton
THE OLD MAN IN THE MODEL CHUECH.
BY JOHN H. YAUEL.
Well, Wife, I’ve found the model church! I wor
shipped there to day!
It made me think of the good old times before
my hair was gray.
The meeting house was fixed up more than they
Were year3 ngo
But then I felt when 1 went in, it wasn’t built
for show.
The sexton didn’t seat me away back by the
door;
He knew that I was old and deaf, as well as old
and poor.
He must have been a Christian, tor he led me
through
The long aisle of that crowded church to find a
place and pew.
I wish you’d heard that singin’! it had the old
time ring;
The preacher said, with a trumpet voice, “Let
all the people sing
The tune was “Coronation,” and the music up
ward rolled,
Till I thought I heard the angels striking all
their harps of gold.
My deafness seemed to melt away; my spirit
caught the fire
1 joined my feeble trembli 1 g voice with that
melodious choir.
And sang as in my youthful days, “Let angels
prostrate fall ;
Bring forth the royal diadem, and crown Him
Lord of all.”
I tell you, wife, it did me good to sing that
• hymn once more;
I felt like some wrecked mariner who gets a
glimpse of shore.
I almost wanted to lay down this weather beat
en form,
And anchor in that blessed port, forever from
the storm.
The preachin’? Well, I can’t just tell all that
the preacher said;
I know it was not written, I know it was not
read,
He hadn’t time to read it, for the lightning of
his eye,
Went flashing ’long from pew, to pew, nor
passed a sinner by.
The sermon wasn’t flowery ; ’tvvas simple gos
pel truth;
It fitted poor old men like me ; it fitted hopeful
youth ;
’Twas full of consolation for weary hearts that
bleed;
’Twas full of invitations, to Christ, and not to
creed.
The preacher made sin hideous, in Gentiles and
in Jews ;
lie shot the golden sentences down in the finest
pews,
And—though I can’t see very well—l saw the
falling tear
That told me hell was someway off, and heaven
very near.
How swift the golden moments fled, within that
holy place 1
How brightly beamed the light of heaven, from
every happy face!
Again I longed for that sweet time, when friend
shall meet with friend,
“Where congregations ne’er break up and
Sabbaths have no end.”
I hope to meet that minister—that congregation
too—
In that dear home beyond the stars, that shine
from heaven’s blue;
I doubt not I’ll remember, beyond life’s evening
g™y>
The happy hour of worship in that model
church to-day.
Dear wife, the fight will soon be fought—the
victory be won ;
The shinin’ goal is just ahead; the race is near
ly done.
O’er the river we are nearin’, they are throngin’
to the shore
To shout our safe arrival where the weary weep
no more.
LAUGHOGEAMS.
Money is life to us wretched mortals.
The leap year style of popping the
question—“ Don’t you want me to wash
dishes for you?”
Wanted—A girl that wears her own
hair, is the way they have it, way up in
Connecticut.
“Don’t work before breakfast. If it is
necessary to toil before breakfast, eat it
first.
If Absalom had not worn his own hair,
he never would have been hung like he
was.
A woman is like tar; only melt her
and she will assume any form you
please.
A horticultural paper reports “pairs
abundant, and gates loaded down with
them.”
“Where are the patriotic men of ’76?”
shouted a patriotic orator. “Dead,” said
one of his audience. The orator was dis
turbed by the information.
“Jury,” said a Western judge, “you
go out and find a verdict. If you can’t
find one of your own, get the one the last
jury used.” They returned a verdict of
suicide in the ninth degree.
“Ma, Mr. Sauftung is very fond of kiss
ing.”
“Mind your scam, Julia; who told
you ?”
“Why, ma, dear, I got it from his own
lips.”
“Why Emily, how do you do ? Where
have you been, and what have you been
doing ?”
“I am well. I celebrated my wooden
wedding last week.”
“I didn’t know you were married.—
How did you celebrate it ?”
“I married a blockhead,” said Em
ily-
AGRICULTURAL.
EYE FOE WINTER PASTUEE.
The great worth of rye when sown
early in the fall as a pasture for live
stock, is best known to those who have
once made the experiment. If near the
homestead, it is extremely important for
pasturing calves, pigs, colts, and all oth
er animals not usually turned out into
the range, and particularly so for all spe
cies of poultry. The range is a public
pasture which has become a very dan
gerous place for all young stock in this
land of freedmen. Rye, however, is of
little value as a winter pasture, unless
sown between the middle of August and
about the twentieth of September, and
on soil that has native fertility, or has
gained by the addition of ammoniacal
manures. For this purpose nothing is
superior to the animal manures collect
ed on the farm, however fresh from the
stables and pens. When these are
wanting, any fertilizer, rich in ammonia,
as in phosphate of lime and potash,
should be selected. The fertilizers usu
ally producing a good crop of cotton,
do not contain a sufficiency of ammonia
for either rye, wheat, or any of the ce
rals to produce a good crop. If nitrate
of soda or sulphate of ammonia should
be added to any of the fertilizers intend
ed for cotton, they would be effective for
these crops.—Rural Southerner.
LICE ON*FOWLS.
The Poultry World, in answer to a
correspondent who asks for a remedy for
lice on fowls, says carbolic soap-suds are
good. Apply with a small syringe till
the feathers are slightly moistened at the
roots. There is one objection to this,
which is, that it renders the fowls liable
to take cold, unless the weather is warm.
Another perfectly efficacious remedy is
the Persian insect powder, made of the
pulverized blossoms of an important
plant. It is the same powder that en
ters into the composition of many of the
high-priced “exterminators,” “eradica
tors,” and “dead shots,” for bugs, cock
roaches, and fleas. We have tried it
upon a dog swarming with fleas, with
immediate and perfect success. On ap
plying the powder over night, the most
careful scrutiny failed to reveal a live
flea next morning. Though poisonous
to insects, it is not at all noxious to
fowls, dogs, cats, or other warm blooded
animals, and there is no danger in hav
ing it about where there are children.
Dr. Hall says the best medicine in the
world, more efficient than all the po
tations of materia medica, are warmth,
rest, cleanliness, and pure air. Some
persons make it a virtue to brave-dis
ease, “to keep up ” as long as they can
move a foot or wiggle a finger, and it
sometimes succeeds; but in others the
powers of life are thereby so completely
exhausted that the system has lost all
ability to recuperate, and slow and ty
phoid fever sets in and carries the pa
tient to a premature grave. Whenever
walking or work is an effort, a warm bed
and cool room are the very first indis
pensables to a sure and speedy recovery.
Instinct leads all beasts and birds to
quietude and rest the very moment dis
ease or wounds assail the system.
Dr. Hall, editor of the Journal of
Health, says the cheapest articles of food,
at present prices, are corn bread, butter,
molasses, beans, and rice. Roast beef
diet is twelve times as expensive as beans.
A pound of com meal will go as far as a
pound fine flour, costing nearly twice as
m ucli.
Cockle in Wheat. —You can get rid of
cockle in a single year by the use of a
good fan, and in summer weeding out
as much ground as will be sufficient for
your seed in the fall. I have a rich soil,
excellent for weeds, and some farmers
would say natural for chess, and yet I
know from experience that I need have
neither cockle nor chess in my wheat if
I choose to do without it.
Labor is God’s lever for the upraising
of all mankind.
Always keep your horses fat, and nev
er allow any lien on them.
Has been before the American public
OVER THIRTY years. It has never yet
failed to give perfect satisfaction, and has
justly been styled the panacea for all ex
ternal Wounds, Cuts, Burns, Swellings,
Sprains, Bruises, &c., &c., for Man and
Beast. No family should be a single day
THOUGHTS OF GEEAT MEN.
We always think of great men as in
the act of performing the deeds which
give them renown, or else in stately re
pose, grand, gloomy and majestic. And
yet this is hardly fair, because even the
most gorgeous and magnificent of hu
man beings have to bother themselves
with the little things of life which en
gage the attention of us small people.
No doubt Moses snuffed and got angry
when he had a severe cold in his head,
and if a fly bit his leg while he was sit
ting in the desert, why should we sup
pose he did not jump and use violent
language and rub the sore place? And
Cffisar—isn’t it tolerably certain that he
used to become furious when he went
up stairs to get his slippers in the dark
and found that Calphurnia had shoved
them back under the bed, so that he had
to sweep around wildly for them with
the broom handle; and when Solomon
cracked his crazy bone, is it unreasona
ble to suppose that he hopped around
the floor and looked mad or felt as if he
wanted to cry? Imagine George Wash
ington sitting on the edge of the bed,
putting on a clean shirt, and growling at
Martha because the buttons were off; or
St. Augustine with an apron round his
neck having his hair cut; or Joan of
Arc holding her front hair in her mouth,
as women do, while she fixed up her back
hair; or Napoleon jumping out of lei
in a frenzy to chase a mosquito around
the room with a pillow; or Martin Lu
ther in his night shirt trying to put the
baby to sleep at two o’clock in the morn
ing ; or Alexander the Great with the
hiccoughs; or Thomas Jefferson getting
suddenly over a fence to avoid a dog; or
the Duke of Wellington lying in bed
with the mumps; or Daniel Webster
abusing his wife because she hadn’t
tucked the covers in at the foot of the
bed; or Benjamin Franklin paring his
corn with a razor; or Jonathan Edwards
at the dinner table wanting to sneeze
just as he gets his mouth full of hot beef;
or Noah standing at his window at night
throwing bricks at a cat.—[Max Adeler.
The most appalling case of deafness
that we came across outside of an asy
lum was that of an old lady who lives
just across the street from the navy
yard. The other day they fired a salute
of twenty-one guns. The old lady was
observed to start and listen as the last
gun was fired, and then she exclaimed,
“come in!”
A lady asked a gentlemanly looking
clerk in a book-store if he had “Festus.”
“No,” he replied, “but I’m afraid a
boil is coming on the back of my neck.”
Place for small change—Church con
tribution box.
Where gold dwells in the heart, faith,
hope and love dwell out of doors.
The recent test of Fire-Proof Safes
by the English Government proved
the superiority of Alum Filling. No
other Safes filled with
Alum and Plaster-of-Paris.
MARVIN & CO.,
" 265 Broadway, N. Y., *>
721 Chestnut St., Phila.
JOHN T. OSBORN,
ATTORNEY AT LAW
ELBERTON, GA.
Will give undivided attention to law cases.
without this Liniment. The money re
funded unless the Liniment is as repre
sented. Be sure and get the genuine
MEXICAN MUSTANG LINIMENT. Sold
by all Druggists and Country Stores, at
25c., 50c. and SI.OO per Bottle. Notice
style, size of bottle, &c. ( . >
New Goods! New Goods!
J. H. JONES & CJO.
Have just opened a beautiful assoitinent of
PRINTS, SHOES AND CLOTHING
New Designs, Latest Styles, Very Attractive.
"We cordially invite all to call and see our Stock
before purchasing.
PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES.
a Full Stock of Groceries and Provisions Always on Hand,
TO WHICH WE INVITE THE ATTENTION OF PLANTERS.
TEMPTING PRICES
AT THE
Southern Dry Goods Store
18a BIRO-AdD ST., AUGUSTA, O^A
OLD PRICES GIVING WAV TO NEW ONES. BARGAINS ALL OVER TIIE STORE.
We are determined not to carry over any Spring or Summer Goods at all, therefore all persons
in need of anything usually kept in a first class Dry Goods Store should not delay calling on us
at once or send for samples.
Ktiuans IN DRESS GOODS.
Including Silks, Poplins, Grenadines, Japanese Cloths, Batiste Cloths, Muslins, Cambrics, white
and colored Lawns, &c.
BARGAINS
In Hamburg Trimmings, Kid Gloves, Hosiery, Fancy Goods, Notions, &c.
EXTRA BARGAINS
In Lace Points —a beautiful assortment, from $2.50 to $75, and many other articles too numerous
to mention. In all orders from samples sent we pay the express charges when retail bills amount
to $lO or over. Before You Buy, Go To
POWELL & MULLER’S, 189 Broad st.
The People’s Clothing Store
THE LARGEST HOUSE IN THE STATE,
268 Broad st., Augusta, W. A. RAMSEY, Agent.
WE offer this season the largest line of and Common Ready-made Spring and
Summer CLOTHING for Men and Boys in the State. We have some of the most elegant
goods that can be found, and every article of our own make, and equal to custo n work, together
with the finest line of FURNISHING GOODS in the city.. HATS, CAPS, TRUNKS, VALISES, &c.
New Goods constantly arriving. Large men or small will find no trouble in getting fitted. Boys
rom to 20. years old can be 3uited. No one should purchase Clothing before examining this
nimense stock. ap 23 AY. A. RAMSKY, AgCClt.
NEW SPRING GOODS!
TO THE STORE OF
S.D.BLACKWEIXISOIV
WHO ARE FAST RECEIVING A LARGE AND JUDICIOUSLY SELECTED
STOCK OF THE MOST ATTRACTIVE GOODS.
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SOMETHING WORTH REMEMBERING
UJO
OUR BUYER (MR. KEAN) IS NOW IN NEW YORK, CULLING GEMS FROM ALL TIIE
LARGE IMPORTING HOUSES,
in the United States, and feels confident that for
Style, Quality & Cheapness
HiS SELECTIONS WILL BE HARO TO SURPASS.
T s coming in rapidly, and we cordially invite all to visit us daily, as there will be something
■VEW, ATTRACTIVE AND NOVEL
Every day, and it affords us pleasure to display them, whether you buy or not.
We wlll sell to COUNTRY MEKCiI i.VI'S at New York quota
tions lor CASH.
For apnroved City Acceptance we will sell on a credit to Ist October next, adding per
cent interest per month.
Apply with perfect confidence in our willingness and ability to
serve you as well as any house South, and you will not be disap
pointed. Very Respectfully,
KEAN & CASSELS.
DOZIER & WALTON
-.241 BEOAD STREET, A.TJGTJSTA,, GA.
E. G. ROGERS,
147 and 149 Broad Street.
AUGUSTA, GA.
I am now offering a very superior stock of
FURNITURE
Of all grades, comprising Parlor, Chamber, Din
ing-room, Hall and office Furniture, in great va
riety of style. My stock of Chamber Suites is
especially varied, being the best in the city.
UNDERTAKING.
My Undertaking department is now fully or
ganized,and lam prepared to furnishCotlillS,
Cases, and Caskets in all the varieties,
from the best manufactory and of my own make.
METALIC CASES from the most ap
proved makers always on hand
Experienced attendants. Calls attended at all
hours. Apply at night, or on Sundays, in yard
at rear of store at 102 GREENE ST., second
bonse below City Hall. [Myl4-3m
SALE.
In Store and to Arrive.
100 Hhds. Bacon SHOULDERS.
50 Huds. Bacon SIDES.
10U Hhds. Reboiled MOLASSES
2Q.Hhds, Cuba MOLASSES
20 Puncheons Demarara MOLASSES
200 Barrels Reboiled MOLASSES „
t>o Barrels New Orleans MOLASSES
40 Hhds. New Orleans SUGARS
35 Illids. Demarara SUGARS
150 Barrels Refined SUGARg
50 Tierces RICE
150 Tierces Choice Leaf LARD
150 Kegs Choice Leaf LARD
150 Boxes Pale SOAP
150 Boxes and half boxes Adamantine CAN
DLES
100 Bags Rio, Java and Laguyra COFFEE.
325 Boxes Well-cured Bulk 0. R SIDPIS
50 Boxes Well-cured Bulk SHOULDERS.
Brooms, Woodwnre, Spices, Starch, Matches,
Chewing and Smoking Tobacco, Twines, Wrap
ping paper, at lowest wholesale prices.
WALTOx\, CLARK & CO.,
Mcb26 Augusta, Georgia,
* '
PIAAK) COMPANY
It costs less than S3OO to make any S6OO
Piano so’d through agent?, nil of whom make
100 ptr cent, profit. We have no agents, but
ship direct to families at factory price.
We muke only onestyleanl have but one price.
Two Hundred and Ninety Dollars , net cash, with
no discount to dealers cr commissions to teach
ers. Our lumber is thoroughly seasoned; our
cases are Double Veneered with Rosewood, have
front rou.’d corners.serpentine bottom and carv
ed legs. We use the full iron plate with over
strung bass, French Grand action with top dam
pers, and our ksys are of the best ivory, with
ivory fronts. Our /’iano lias seven octims, is 6
feet 9 inches long, 3 feet 4 inches v ide, and
weighs, boxed, 955 pounds. Every Piano is fully
warranted for five years.
Send for illustrated circular, in which we re
fer to over 700 Bankers, Merchants, etc., some
of whom you may know, using our Pianos in 44
States and Territories.
I . S. I*l ANO COM I® ANY,
810 Broad way, N. Y.
Please state where you saw this notice.
SICILIAN
hair
Every year increases the populari
ty of this valuable Hair Preparation;
which is due to merit alone. Wo
can assure our old patrons that it is
kept fully up to its high standard;
and it is the only reliable and perfect
ed preparation for restoring Gray
or Faded Hair to its youthful color,
making it soft, lustrous, and silken.
The scalp, by its use, becomes white
and clean. It removes all eruptions
and dandruff, and, by its tonic prop
erties, prevents the hair from falling
out, as it stimulates and nourishes
the hair-glands. By its use, the hair
grows thicker and stronger. In
baldness, it restores the capillary
glands to their normal vigor, and
will create anew growth, except in
extreme old age. It is the most eco
nomical Hair Dressing ever used,
as it requires fewer applications,
and gives the hair a splendid, glossy
appearance. A. A. Hayes, M.D.,
State Assayer of Massachusetts, says,
“The constituents are pure, and care
fully selected for excellent quality;
and I consider it the Best Prepa
ration for its intended purposes.”
Sold by all Druggists, and Dealers in Medicines.
Prioe One Dollar.
Buckingham’s Dye„
FOR THE WHISKERS.
As our Renewer in many cases
requires too long a time, and too
much care, to restore gray or faded
Whiskers, we have prepared this
dye, in one preparation ; which will
quickly and effectually accomplish
this result. It is easily applied,
and produces a color which will
neither rub nor wash off. Sold by
all Druggists. Price Fifty Cents.
Manufactured by R. P. HALL, & CO.,
NASHUA, N.H.
Prospectus for 1873—Sixth Year.
The Aldine,
An Illustrated Monthly Journal, universally
admitted to be the Handsomest Periodical in
the World. A Representative and Oham
pion of American Taste.
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A copiously illustrated Christmas number.
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