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W'l I Advertising Rates. Ori« wymre one Insertion $1 00; each sub-, oeqnout iiwopttou 50 coutu. , v* One (Jnlumtt.onc year , .,,,.:|100.00 Ono ooluraui six months.. 00 Uuo column, three mouths «... .\35 00 Half column, oue year .00 00 Half column, six months •»r.80 00 Half oolumn, three months 20 00 Quarter, column, one year 30 00 Quarter column.nix months 20 00 Quarter columns throe months 12 00 Communications of a politicol character, cl art ole* written m u Ivocuoy or defense of tne- claims of aspimuts for ofllco, 15 cents per liue. • > Announcement of Candidates 36 00. THE BUTLER HERALD. W. N. DUNNS, Editor and Pub. Sunnouxmox Pbicr 31.50. Fxn Annum, TUESDVX, JULlf 10th., 1877. iP(D3TE7. Love, Drink And Debt. Sou ok* *utue t the world Itfjfnro you oprondx a thonmuil secret snares, llouud tho lent or every mortal Who t rough t'fe’s long high waytnres. Butler Herald. By Win. IT. BSS1T3, Proprietor. A NEWSPAPER DEVOTED TO INDUSTRY .Nr CIVILIZATION $1,110 n Ycnr VOLUME 1. BUTLER, GEORUIA. Tl'USDAY, IULY 1011,. 1,77. 1VH0I.K SUMRER :is r every truvulwr met; Three til try yotlj utiaht nr virtue - •fliuy iiru love, end Driuk, nml Debt. Love, a y boy. there's no escaping, ' riHtbe conimMi tutu't men; Belller lout 1'; I hove bud it— Hot for it»vo you lind not been, Tnke vonv onnuees. but lie etui lion,; Kumv II squib i, no; it llnvo: l)u the upright m.iu of bitunr— All it unit bulb murder love. Ah fur drink, tivold it wholly; J.ike HU odder it will fctiuR; Crush tbo iidiest teinpluliun. Iliiiiille ant the thingerour. thins. See the wr.uk. or men iirottud uh - Otioo ill I'-iir utitl pure us you— limit the vrarulngl Shun tbu piithwaj, Aud the bell they'ru toltorlus tbloURli Yet thimsh love bn cure ftttd Rentlo, Ami ir-ili till k y n tuny lw true, win. nt ■ * fi *1 Ini us’ the wiirnt of nil die three, buy ilileiu.iii in (ijsjiiuimv Du'iyHim tlbrietlaij 1‘llgrlm met) lie, 'v. telii .njt e'en old .tpnllton, "To the iiwftl den.ml Debt! wan a morchaiit, lie liutl lust now lie liatl ceased to be engaged in coraraetoo. A stmm, n fleet., a pestilence along the Mediterra nean shore, was full of interest to him before, because be had invest ments there. Now they were of no consequence to him. Tho views anil aims of government were watched by him before with search ing scrutiny, because his destiny was hound up' with theirs. The parliamentary debates were of the greatest consequences Indore, as indicating British policy; lint thin to him now ceased to he an object nfimportance, liis fortune was achieved, his course was run, liis destiny lullillod. Soon, everything and piaoe ap peered to him one uniform anil universal blank. liis beautiful apartments wer“ unused, liis car riage anil horses uidmployed, liis books unread.his papers unopened liis meals untasted mid his clothes untvorn. He had lost all enjoy ment el life, mid coiitemplatuil su icide Saturday night arrived, and lie resolved on Sunday morning ear ly, before the busy populace were stiring, lie would make his Way to WaterloBridge and jump iuio the river, or tumble oil'. At three o'clock, lie set. out. on liis final expedition, and had near ly reached the bridge, the shadows ‘•No, sir,” replied the man, lmt I am so miserably poor and wretched—and for anything I know, my wife and children umy he turned into the street.' 1 Why are you out of work and pay?’’ resumed tho merchant. L used to groiim the horses of tliu stage coaches,’' said the uuin, “lmt since the railroads are many men like me, have no employ ment." They plodded on their way two miles of brick ntuk mortcr piled on either side, At 1 -,st they came to a third-rate house, when wile should wear, are irowua of tho darkest hue. But, young man, yon can have a happy, and right willing little woman if yon will. Tho country is full of rosy- checked, healthy young ladies, to whom tlie home von could give them would be a perfect paradise. The country girl would lie as con genial a companion ns tho city belle; some of them nro better educated, and their good common sense truly surprising. They know hotv to work and how work should lie done, are strung and healthy, and Jnlly ns good litokin; a rough. efMlion-looliing woman i if the little airs and grilses of the opened the door ami shutter. As j fashionable woman are any ad- soon as she saw the man. she letiditinn, point them out, she will loose her tongue upon him for all the villainy in the World, lmt suin' thing which passed from liis hand to hers hushed her in an instant; and observing the mer chant, site courlesied to him quite civilly. The man ran up stairs, leaving the merchant and woman t ogether, nni bo bIow in acquiring them. Unlike her city sister, the country gill is no* wholly engrossed within herself. Her thoughts mid cares ire for others—taking cure of the children, easing the burdens of the motlier, adding comfort aud sun shine to the household, she Inis plenty of time for playing the which gave the former an oppor-1 piano, fancy work, oil painting tuTjjty to make inquiries. Having sajisnud himself that, want was tho crime of tho family, ho told t.lio woman who lie was, promised to see hei paid, anil Induced her to set on and cook breakfast lor the fmuily.un I so| ply them wiih any thing which limy needed. The man returned arid llie Down sil.-nt hums* U-i 'tails; Tie iiusi i.t'ta .a in shall. 11c saivi is III the is,stasia's rill Amt fairs the dmnliul itat i’.i-hiiiv el lvlii! Once in, y A 'live tunvernmre, If credit tempt volt thand.’i And show it to the door. Cold witter ni.il ii crust of breed May b... Ills best you'll cot; Accept its *'“ 'll be •Nor if tiro uiglit protected him from j morel.mil went up slnirs to see for liservalion, wlteu a figure stood! the lirst time, tlm wretched family' before him. Amazed at. heiagjin rags, dirt, anil misery, lie seen by ituy one, lie turned nut oun'nffljd them with it qteof hotter of the path when the figure crouch-1 days, mul bidding the man take a d low before him, revealed a rut- ••I'll t SELECTIONS. Tlio ltd troll Merchant. A London merchant engaged in Mediterranean commerce,Imd suc cessfully prosecuted liis inislne mul ii.iiHKsod wimt. all merchants desire, mi ample fortune. His, indeed, was a princely one. Ho had purchased a large and beauti ful estate in tiie country, mul had built mid furnished a splciiilid linui-ion in town, on tho Surrey- side of (lie liver, and now that lie was verging towards sixty,he con cluded to retire mid enjoy the rem nant of liis life in peaceful leisure. He negotiated tor the sale of his tilmt dance-making business, mid sold it for another fortune. He then retired. Ho was a baoholor He had his balls, liis parlors, din ing rooms, bis library and cabi nets nf curiosities. The floors were covered with tho best mosaic specimens of Brussels aud Turk ey carpets, the furniture wa3 of the most complete and exquisite selections, the walls’wero adorned with splendid mirrors and with classic paintings, and flue liuen 1 decorated all. Carriages, horses grooms and servants were at his command. Bonks, pictures and engravings were at hand to interest him. The daily and the weekly papers, and tho periodicals, brought to his ta ble all tiie news of the great world and liis frieuds and his aoqnaia- ces paid him homage. How hap py must the man be who hits ull this 1 lie was not happy. He had no nim, no motive. The-, zest with which he read tiie papers when he and reading and besides lining lie own dressmaking and millinery work. Young men, take this advice; slart nut iti tiie oouoti’f this Hummer, court and many a country girl. There are plenty of them; you can take your choice Court her the amne ns the city lady, judging of.lior qualifications mid if her tnsles agree mid are tiial with ymii' own. Legal Advertising Will IsiiuHurtoil at tha fallowing rates Sharin'Sulim, per sq lure S3 Ctf Sbi-rilTs ni-rlqiige sates 6 00 Applh-ntinu ii,r lfttfcre ofuilniiubitratioh 4 00 Application for ii-ilim of cuurdirfislilp. 4 00 DiHiuis-iian flout miniiiii.tr.,lion 6 00 liintliin-hiil from guardianship, CUO Far leave to sell land. 40tt, Application lor hair,-tend 4no N.'li’-’O to ,1 biiiniiittd en-dtlrrs Hof' ala of real unateby aiiimniMratom. eiteft- w an./guardians, pet square ,0 lid S lin of nr,-liable property; ten iluys.. ..3 'if ijHlray notices. 30 ibe . All blllfi for advertisin', lit Ibis paper rlO lilt first itppeiimnro ol tbo advert.., mil will be presented when tho money is A Brlilter’s Dream ; Ilia tcred, miserable man, hearin head in ahjectnoss. What are you doing were?” inquired tho retired merchant. 1 inivu a wile and family,whom I can’t help from starving, mill I am afraid to go mid see them. Last night I knew they would lie turuei) into tiie streets,’ replied the man. Take that,” replied tiie mer chant, giriug him liis purse, with dd and silver in it—thinking to himself, “Imw much more useful this.will lie to him, than in my pocket in tiie water.” God bless you. sir—God ldess you siy I” exclaimed tho matt, several times, kneeling before the astonished merchant. "Stop." said the merchant, “do tint overwhelm so with your thanksgivings—but tell mo where you live.” "In Lambeth, sir. 1 ' "Then why ate you here this morning said tiie inerelmnt "L do uot like to tell you, 1 ' said the mail. “I am ashamed to tell a gentleman like you. “Why so?" replied the mer chant. “vVellsir/’ replied the limn, as I had not asiugle penny, and did not know how to get one, I came lturo to drown myself, al though I knew 'twns wicked!" The merchant was astonished nnd appalled, and after a long silence, said, “Sir, I am overwhelmed with wealth, aud yet I am so miserable that I came here this morning Popping the Question. One of tlm Ihinlmry young melt who lias occasionally escorted j a young lady home cm Sunday hastV meal below, took l.im with;T 0 *" 88 ’ ^ ) VeD ‘ Hr I " n . cl '> him. nnd helped with his own “ fter t , '' ( ‘!' fun! ' m ? © ‘ W ' mCPS helped lintids to loud it cul t with hell, bedding, clothes, -turiiititre and fund fur tiie family. Tito man was gone, and the mnrobnnt fur tiie first moment, re- flicfutl on all that had passed, Ho was lelicveil of his misery by ili itrer something lor another, nnd nit of mere selfishness lie resolved mi lining good to others, to pre vent the necessity lor drowning himself. lie employed tiie man in liis statdc, removed tiie family near, anil placed them in a cottage, sending the children to school. Boon he sought out misery to re lieve, and was led to consider the cause of all misery—sin. He turned to God and found Him— and sought to turn liis fellow sin ners. lie aided every good word and Work, and was tho humble fuller of liis own humbling story. He hod been a merchantman seeking goodly pearls—and having found the pearl of great price, he went nnd sold all tiiut ho had, ami bought it—and tiie retired earthly merchant became an active heaven ly merchant. Country Girls for Wives Young men in our cities engag ed in business, with'a Biuall capi tal, or in positions with small salu- ry, wish homes of their own nnd domestic happiness, hut they think and with reason, fob, they cannot afford it. Sucli is tiie case. No for the same purpose as yourself. I young man trying to ecoudjntzo There’s someth ing more in this can afford lo marry, at least, a than I can understand at present.‘young laoy in the city. Her Let me go with you to see your j tastes and ideas mo too o lin family.” ' I homo of luxury, nnd to come J your every tiling.’ last Sunday night, suddenly suiil to her: ‘•Do yen laik in your sleep?” "Why—no,” she answered in surprise. “Do you walk in your sleep?” he next inquired. ‘•No, sir.” Ho moved his clmir an inch closer, and with increasing turest asked: "Do you snore?' 1 “No” she hastily replied, look ing uneasily at him. At this reply his eyes fairly sparkled. His lips eagerly par- fed mid ns lie briskly inquired: "Do you throw tho combings from your linir in the wash Imsiti?” “ Wlmt’B that?” she asked, with u blank face. Ho repeated the question, al though with insreased nervous ness "No, I don’t,” she answered in some haste. Again liis clmir went forward while liis agitation that lie could scarcely maintain his pluce upon it, as ho further asked: “Do you clean out the comb when you are through?” “Of course I do,” slio said, staring at him with all her might. In an instant he was on his knees before her, liis eyes ablaze with flame, and his hands out stretched. •‘Oh, my dear miss, I love you,” lie passionately cried. ‘‘I give my heart up to you. Love mo and I will be your slave. Lnv mo ns 1 love you, and I will do everything on earth for you. Oil, you will take me lobe yourlover, your husband, your protector. printer sat in liis ofllcc clmir, liis boots were pinched uiid Us coat thoroiHlbnro, and Ids liico looked tvoury mid worn with Care, Whllif sadly Blinking of business debt, old Morpheus slowly round him crept, mid be ore lie knew it lie soundly slept: mid sleeping he dreamed Hint ho was dead, from trouble uml loll his spirit lied, and that not even a cow-bell tidied for tho peaceful rest ofhis coii’-lildnsole. As ho wanders cd among I lie slmdss, tho sumke and scones in lower shades, ho shortly observed mi iron door that c' caking- ly liiingmii hinges ay, t hut tho ui- tranec was closed with a' red hears liar, and .Satan himself stood yeeping out. mid watching for tinveleis there about, mid tints lo Ihc passing prillin' spoke, "Como In, my dear, it shall cost you nothing and never fear,' this is the pin™ where i cook tho onus who never pay their subscription Slims, for though life they may esenpo* lltey will find when Iho'ru dead it Is too bile; I will show you tho ptaec where 1 melt them thin, will; red liot chains ami scraps of tin, and also where 1 coinb llieir heads with broken glass and melted haul, and if of re* fi'eshmunre they only thliio, there's boiling turpentine lbr them to driuk; there’s the red hut gaindstoml to grind down Ids nose, nnd red-hot s lo wear on liis Iocs, and If they mention they don’t like tire, I'll sew n up in n red-hot tire; ami then dear sir, you should seo litem Squirm, while 1 roll them over ntul cook to a tun . - Wiih these last words Ilia printer awoke, mid thought it nil n practical jo'-c, lniL slid at times so real slid it. scuu, tiail lie cannot believe il was all ti dremn; mul often he thinks with a chuckle and grin, of the futool thoso who Mil'I' their tlm and never pay the printer. Maxima for Vinmb A ten. The man made every exouso lo hinder tiie merchant, hut lie would fe'°- "Have you lost your character?” said tiie met chant. down to housekeeping with but I It was a critical moment torn one servant, no carriage, anil the [young woman of her yiSra, bit many other inconveniences are,shy was equal to the emeigenoy enough to disoonrngn her for life, Ins a woman generally is, and aim and instead ol the smiles a happy'scooped him in. llotv lo Get Along. Do not stop to tctl stories during business bout's. If you have a place of business, ho there when limited. No man can get rich liy sl'tlng around stores and saloon , Never ••fool" in l iislucss matters' base order, sysiem, t'egul ri y, au:l iibq pro.up.i ■"A Never gamble. Never be idle. Make few promises. Always speak tiie truth. Keen good company or none. Live up to your engagements. Drink nu intoxicating liquors. Never speak lightly of religion. Be just lie tore you are generous. Good character is above all things else. Never borrow if it is possible to avoid it. Never lislen to idle and loose couversiition, Keep yourself innocent if you would be happy. Alnke no liuste to be rich if yon would prosper. Uver live (misfortune excepted) within your income, Nover run in debt unless you see a wav to get out again. Save when yon are young nnd spend when you nre old. When yon spenk to any person look them in tiie thee. Good company and good con versation aro the very sinews of virtue. Your character cannot be essen tially injured except by your own acts. When you retire to bed think over what you have done during tiie day,' tyj ^ e