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THE JEFFEBSON im NEWS & FARMER Vol. 1. THE Jefferson News & Farmer B Y HARRISON & ROBERTS! LOUISVILLE CARDS. B.W. Carswell, W. F. Denny. Carswell <fc Denny, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, LOUISVILLE, GEORGIA, WILL practice in all the Counties in the Middle Circuit. Also Burke in Au gusta Circuit All business entrusted to their care will meet with prompt attention. Nor, 3. 27 ly H. W. J. Till ATTORNEY AT LAW; SWAINSBORO’, GA. Will practice in the Middle and Augusta Circuits. All business entrusted to his care will meet with prompt attention. Nov. 17th, 1871, 2 If. J ff. CAIN J. H. PrtT.TTILL CAIN/ 1 POLIIILL, ATTORNEYS AT LAW LOUISVILLE, GA. May 5,1871. 1 Jy. T. F. HAELO \T War-toll 3VE afcer —AND— IB.EP -A.II nE n, ouisville, Oa SpBCIAL ATTENTION GIVEN to renc. rating and repairing WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELRY, SEWING MACHINES Ac., Ac. Also Agent for the Florence Sewing Machine that is made. May 5,1871 1 lyr: DR. I. R. POWELL, LOUISVILLE, GA. Thankful for the patronage enjoyed heretofore, takes this method of con tinuing the offer of his professional services to patrons and friends. May 5, 1871. 1 lyr. MEDICAL. DR. J. R. SMITH late of SandersvilleGa., offers his Professional services to the citizens of Louisville, and Jefferson county. An experience of nearly forty years in the Srofesaion, should entitle him to Public Con dence. Special attention paid t» Obstetrics and the diseases of women and children, of fice at Mrs. Doctor Millers. Louisville June 20,1871. 8 ts. MISCELLANEOUS ADVERTISEMENTS. ~ A ~ /Look Out for the Sign of GOLDEN BEE HIVE, ' vwish to buy your Dry Goods at the V ,est prices, GEORGE WEBER. No. 176 Broad Street, Opposite, AUGUSTA HOTEL. Novelties T GEORGE WEBER HAS just returned from the North with an elegant assortment of FALL and WIN TER DRY GOODS. To meet the wants of a constantly increasing patronage, I have remodeled the interior of the spacious establishment No 176 Broad Street, Opposite Augustatlie Hei, making it one of the finest Stores in the city. I have also engaged the services of a num ber of polite and efficient salesmen, who will he happy to serve their numerous friends in this community. The Ladies will find it to their interest to examine my Stock. They will always find bargains at The Bee Hive Store. Oct. 6, 23 ly Flour! Flour WEEKLY from SELECTED wheat, from one of the best Mills in the United States, which we unhesitatingly pronounce as good as any ever made into a biscuit. This Flour is put up to please the most fas tidious Epicurian taste. Cannotbe sold for less than sll per barrel. Other Brands of good FAMILY FLOUR at $9 per barrel. Floor of lower grades at lower figures: All within reach will find it to their interest to bny theirflour from us. Try it. M. A. EVANS & CO T MARRWALTERS Broad St., Augusta, Ga. MARBLE MONUMENTS, TOMB STONES &C., &C. Marble Mantels and Furniture-Marble of all kinds Furnished te Order. All work for the CouuU-y carefully boxtdjfor shipment. Mob 1* p’7ll ly. Reb 1, 71 ly Louisville, Jefferson County, Ga., Thursday, January 18, 1872. New Advertisements. Dissolution —OF— COV&BWNEmmiP. The Copartnership heretofore ex' isting between the undersigned, un*' der the firm name of SAMUEL M. LEDERER & CO. is this day dissolved by mutual con sent. Messrs ISAAC M. FRANK and GUSTAVE ECKSTEIN are alone authorized to settle the affairs ot the late firm, collect all moneys due, and sign in liquidation. SAM’L M. LEDERER, I. M. FRANK, GUSTAVE ECKSTEIN Savannah, July 18th, 1871. Copartnersliip Notice. The undersigned have this day associated themselves together as Partners for the transaction of a General DRY GOODS business in the City of Savannah, under the firm name of FRANK & ECKSTEIN, AT 131 BROUGHTON ST., where they will continue to carry an extensive stock ot © ‘r a ip a. a AND % BUT AND 10TI 0 I S . Possessing facilities to purchase Goods in the Northern Markets on the very best terms, will contin ue to offer such INDUCE ME ATS as will make it the interest of BUYERS to deal with us. Thanking you for the kind favors bestowed on the late firm, we re spectfully solicit your patronage in future. Also an early examination ofour stock and prices. Yours respectfully, FRANK * ECKSTEIN, 131 Broughton St. Parties desiring to send orders for Goods or Samples of Dry Goods will find them promptly attended to by addressing P. O. BOX 3S, Savannah, Ga. August 18,{ty. n R. J. Davant, Jr.* W. D. Waplis J. Myers Davant, Waples <fc CO., FACTORS —AND— COMMISSION MERCHANTS, BAY STREET, SAVANNAH, GA. August 15, 4m. m J. Walker Proprietor. R- H. McDonald * Cos., Druggist* and Gen. Ag'ts, Ban Francisco. Cal., and 3.1 and 3* Commerce St, N.Y. MILLIONS Bear Testimony to their Whnrtcrful Curative Effects. They are not a vile Fancy Drink, made ot Poor Bum, Proof Spirits and Refuse Ll q ii or s doctored, spiced and sweetened to please the taste, culled “Tonics,” “Appetizers,” “Restorers,” Ac., that lead the tippler onto drunkenness and ruin, but arc a true Medicine,mado from the Native Roots and Ilcrbs'of Cali fornia, free from nil Alcoholic Stimulants* They are the GREAT BLOOD PURIFIER and A LIFE GIVING PRINCIPLE, a perfect Reno vator and Invigorntor of tho System, carrying off all poisonous matter and restoring the blood to a healthy con dition. No person can take these Bitters according .to directions and remain long unwell,provided their bones ore’ not destroyed by mineral poison or other means, and the vital organs wasted beyond the point of ropair. They arc a Gentle Purgative as well ns a Tonic, possessing, also, the peculiar merit of acting as a powerful agent in relieving Congestion or Inflammation of tho Liver, and all tho Visceral Organs. FOR FEMALE COMPLAINTS, inyonng or old, married or single, at tho dawn of womanhood or at tho turn of life, theso Tonic Bitters have no equal. For Inflammatory and Chronic lthcnina* tlein and Gout, Dyspepsia or Indigestion, Bil ious, Remittent and Intermittent ’Fevers* Diseases of the Blood, Liver, Kidneys Bladder, theso Bitters have been most successful. Such Diseases are caused by Yitintcd Blood, which is generally produced by derangement of the Di gestive Organs. DYSPEPSIA OR INDIGESTION, Headache, Pain iu the Shoulders. Coughs, Tightness of the Chest, Dizziness, Sour Eructations of the Stomach, Bad Taste in tho Mouth, Bilious Attacks, Palpitation of tho Heart, Inflammation of tho Lungs, Pain !n tho regions of the Kidneys, and a hundred other painful symptoms, are the oflsprings of Dyspepsia. They inTlgorato tho Stomach and stimulate the torpid Liver and Bowels, which render them of unoaunllod effi cacy in cleansing the blood of all impurities, and impart ing new life and vigor to the whole system. FOR SKIN DISEASES, Eruptions. Tottor, Sal*. Rheum, Blotches, Spots, Pimplos, Pustules, Boils, Cor buncles, Ring-Worms, Scald Head, Sore Eyes, Erysipelas, Itch. Scurfs, Discolorations of tho Skin. Humors nod Dis. eases of the Skin, of whatever name or nature, are literally dug up and carried out of the system in a short time by tho use of theso Bitters. Ono kottlo in such coses will convince, the most incredulous of thoir eur&ttve effects. Cleanse tho Vitiated Blood whenever you find its im purities bursting through tho skin in Pimples, Erup tions or Sores; clcauso it when you find it obstructed and sluggish in the veins; cleanse it when it Is foul, and your feelings will tell you when. Koep the blood pure, and the health of tho system will follow. Pin, Tnpo, and other Worms, lurking in the system of so many thousands, aro effectually destroyed and removed. Hays & distinguished physiologist, there is scarcely an individual upon the faco of tho earth whose body is exempt from tk«, presence of worm*. It is not upon the healthy elements of the body that worms exist, but upon the diseased humors and slimy deposits that breed theso living monsters of disease. No System of Medicine, no vermifuges, no anthelmintics, will free the system from worms liko theso Bitters. J. WALKER, Proprietor. R- H. MCDONALD & CO., Druggists and Gen. Agents, San Francisco, California, and 32 and 34 Commerce Street, New York. 13-SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS AND DEALERS, p May 13,1871, ly. DARBY’S PROPHYLACTIC FLUID rilH 18 invaluable Family Medicine, lot A purifying, cleansing, removiug baa odors in all kinds of sickness; for burns sores, wounds, stings; for Erysipelas, rheumatism, and all skin diseases; for catarrh, sore mouth, sore throat, diptheria; for colic, diarrhoea, cholera; as awash to soften and beautify the skin; to remove nk spots, miloew, fruit stains, taken in ternally as well as applied externally; so highly recommended by all who have used it—is for sale by all Druggists and (Joun ry Merchants, and may be ordered di rectly of tho " DARBY PROPIIYLAOTfO CO. ~ 161 William Street, N. Y. p Dec24’7o ly. rMay2 nJune3 ’7l ly Georgia COTTON PItESS. IS NOT AN EXPERIMENT, but lms been tested by some of our best planters, and has proved to be an Excellent Press. Plan ters, send for our cirenlar and price list, as the price Is from S2O to $35 loss than any other reliable Press. We refer to Col. T. M. Turner, Sparta, Ga., who knows the merits es our Presses. PENDLETON <fe BOARDMAN. Patentees and Manufacturers. Foundry and Machine Works Augusta, Ga. prnjy7th Gm. Agents wnatsd ttamghsut tho ;South to Sell out Nov Engraving CROSS & CROWN engraved on steel. Splendid testimonials from Rev. Drs.John Hall, Tyng, Cuyler, Palmer, and others One good Male onr Female Agent wated *n every town to take subscriptions* Exclusive Territory given. A fine companion picture to take with it The whole put up in a neat, light, sample out fit. Extra inducements offered. Address, for circulars and full particulars, PERINE MOORE, Publishers, 66 & 68 BE ADE.ST., N#wY °PERINE & MOORE, 66 & 68 READ ST.. NEW YORK, want agents in every town throughout the South, to dispose of their elegant series of Bxlo OVAL STEEL ENGRAVINGS, 16x30 Arch-Top Pictures, with or without frames. Imported Chromos, and cheap Looking Glasses. Now is the time for Agents to make money. Send for circulars, terms &c- Address PERINE & MORE, Engravers and Publishers, CG & 68 KEADE ST., NEW YORK August 12 0m rpnf, Wm. H. Tisos. Wm. W. Gordas, TISON & GORDON, (established, 1654 ) COTTON FACTORS AND Commission Merchants, 112 BAY STREET SAVANNAH, GA. BAGGING AND IRON TIES ADYAN CED on Crops. Liberal Cash Advances made on Consign ment of Cotton. Careful attention to all busi ness, and prompt returns Guaranteed, oct 9 ri.n 4m. LAWTON. HART & CO FACTORS AND Commission Merchants, &triMrj¥Xjar» But. U-suai advances made on Cotton in Store, oet. y r tu 4m J. M. Dye, J. T. Bothwell, J. M. Dye, Jr DYE, BOTHWELL & CO., COTTON FACTORS —AND— COMMISSIO!V MEKCIIANTS NO. 143 REYNOLDS ST., AUGUSTA, - - - GEORGIA. IUSEUAL advances made on cotton and J other produce when required. Orders lor Ragging, Ties and family supplies prompt ly tilled. All business entrusted to us will have our prompt personal attention. Commission for selling Cotton, IA percent Sep. 23 89 6m E F. Ur.tiN, W. S. Mels tosh bryan & Mclntosh, KECEIYING, I'OR WARDING AND Commission Merchants, No, 140 (KELLY’S BUILDING) BAY ST., SAVANNAH, GEORGIA Agents for sate es the “PRATT” COTTON (JIN, Prompt attention given to the rale ol Cotton Wool, and Country Produce of every deserip tion. Liberal cash advances made on above when in store. Correspondence Solicited, Nov. 17 59 Sm, NEW FALL DRY OOODS. 11. L. A. BALK, W H 0 L E:S A L E AND Irletail Dealer 1 V dr:y g oo Dife, |172 Broad Street, Augusta, Ga. I am opening now- a carefully selected stock 0 : One yard wide English Prints ; American Prints for Dresses, Shirts, Curtains 4 and Quills ; Black Al paca of the best makes; Black French Silk; English, French and American Dress Goods ; Opera Flannels ; Jeans and Cassimers for Gents and Boys’ wear. White and colored Cotton Flannel. All Wool Plain and Twilled Flannel in red, white, gray and blue; While and colored Blankets,Quilts, Shawls and Cloaks. Table Damask, Towels, Napkins, Ribbons, Trimmings,Buttons,Gloves Stockings, and Socks ; Linen Cam bric Handkerchiefs, Umbrellas. 05 s ’ Plaid and Striped Homespuns Woolens, Brown sheetings, Shirt ings, Osnaburgs, and drilling, I sell at factory Prices. Also the best makes of Corsets, Hoopskirts and undergarments, Shirts and Collars, Knitted Woolen Shawls and Hoods, ff?” An experience of thirty years justifies me to assert that lean buy as cheap as any one, as I buy only for cash. CC7 *" I can sell as low as any one, as I sell only for cash. In my establishment, every arti cle is marked with the lowest price there on, and no one in my establishment is allowed to ’ask more—this in sures JUSTICE to ALL CUSTOMERS, be cause all can buy my goods at the very lowest marked price. Li?'’ My assortment is most complete in all the departments. Those at a distance who wish to avail themselves of all these advantages, but having no time to come themsolves, can send an order and SAVE BESIDES the TIME, EXPENSES and FARE. An EXTRA DISCOUNT of FIVE PER CENT ! ! on all orders OFF from, the price every one pays ; in order to REDUCE their freight expenses on same. I guarantee satisfaction and should any articlo not come up to expectation, it can be returned and the money will b'e refunded ; they need not send the money with the order,(as it can be col lected on delivery. Gut this advertisement out and be sure to give me a call; or in sending an order address, H. L. A. BALK, 172 Broad Street Augusta, Ga. October 6, 23 ly p n BROWN’S HOTEL, Opposite Depot, MACON GA. w. F. BROWN & CO., Prop’rs (Successors to E._K. Brown & Son,) W, F. Brown. Gso. C. Brown Ulisccllancmts. Saved by Lightning “lt looks like a shower, don’t it Reuben ? ’ s tid a young, fair-looking matron, standing iu the doorway nj a cabin just as the sun was drooping behind the treetops to the West. A young man, hardy and strong, was coming up from tile “clearing,” down by the river, with the axe be had been wielding all through the day, thrown over his shoulders. These words from his wife saluted his ears as he came near, anil caused him to turn his head and glance away to the southward, where a great bank of clouds were piled high against the evening sky. “Yes, Ruth, it does look like it,” he answered. “I thought 1 heard it thunder just before I left work.” “ What have you seen to shoot, Reuben ?” she said. “Don’t go out again to-night, for supper is wailing now.” “ 1 am not going,” he answered quietly. “lam only making sure that my rillo is in good order. Bui still I may have occasion to use ii before morning.” The young wife turned pale. “You don’t mean to say the sav ages are here again she said. “You may as well know the truth at once, Ruth,” said her husband, looking her full in her face. “There are redskins hanging about here, and I’m afraid they mean us mischief. 1 have seen no less than three atone time within an hour, skulking along in the edge of the woods. Their mo tions tell me 1 hat we had better be on our guard 10-niglit.” “Oh, Reuben, what shall we do and her sought ihe bed, where a rosy-cheeked boy of some two summers was lying fast asleep. “We must do the best we can. The cabin is stout and slrong, and l doubt about their being able to break in should they try it. But you must have a 10l of courage, Ruth. May be it won’t be needed, and I hope it won’t. Now let us make sure that the cabin is all tight, and then we will have that supper which you say is waiting.” “The heavy oaken shutters of the two small windows were put in place, and made secure there, and then the door was closed and barred and a long stick of timber that was kept for that purpose was placed against it. When the preparations had been completed, Reuben an nounced that lie was ready for his supper. This was soon placed up on the table, and it must be confess ed that the danger which hovered over them did not diminish his appetite. But Ruth could hardly swallow a mouthful, and she won dered how it was that her husband could. The darkness increased, and the sound of distant thunder broke upon their ears. Through a chink in the shutter they saw that the cloud in south was fast rising and spreading itself over the heavens. “Hark!” said Reuben ; what was that?’'’ Both were silent, and holding their breath to listen. In a moment the sound was repeated. It was a footstep without. Ruth trembled with apprehension. Then another and another was heard. The redskins were about the cab in. “They have come,” cried Ruth in a low tone. “Yes,” said Reuben. “Hark ! let us see what they mean to do.” A minute later, aud the door was shaken violently. Then a savage without exclaimed, in broken Eng lish, ‘White man open door; Ingins want to come in.’ To this appeal Reuben made no answer. He had no idea of granting the request, and lhe words he knew would do no good. Again the de mand was made. But as before no answer was returned. Then there came a few moments of silence on their part. The mutters of the thun der were nearer and deeper. The tempest was coming. Suddenly there came so fearful a blow upon the door that it made the entire cabin tremble, while Ruth gave utterance to a shrill cry of alarm. ‘Courage,’ said her husband; ‘they are trying to batter the door down, but I hardly think they can do it. ‘lt is not for myself I fear,’ she said. ‘lt is for our child, Reuben. ‘We will do our best to save, and our own lives,’ lie answered- ‘Even though the door gave way, with my rifle I can do much to save us.’ Once more a terrible blow wa3 dealt upon the door, and at the same moment came a vivid flash of light ning, followed by a peal of thunder that seemed to shake the solid earth. So tremendous was the blow the savages dealt that the prop against the door gave way, and fell from its place, and the door itself trembled as though it was coming down. The heart of Reuben sank within his breast. Another such a blow must place them at the mercy of the sav ages. Only bis rifle would stand be tween them and death. But at this moment Providence interposed its fund. As though the peal of thunder had been a signal for the tern [test to commence, the rain came down in torrents. Not knowing the execution their last blow had done, the savages hesitated as the storm broke upon them. A little way from the cabin stood a large oak that the settlers had spared for its beauty and gratetul shade. To the shelter of this tin savages fled, to wait until the tern pest was over. Thusour ftieuds had arespite tiir a time. Hastily Reuben replaced the prop, and did his best to make t lie door secure again. Suddeuly there came a vivid flash of lightning, followed by a report that seemed to shake the earth as though it was a leaf suspended in mid air. For a long lime they sat half dazed and stunned by the re port; and when at last they were themselves again, the rain had ceased. A bright light shone with out, and Reuben once more gazed through the crevice to see what ii meant. The oak was riven mto a thousand Augments, and its trunk was on lire. Scattered among the debris, lay the mangled forms of the savages. Tin same blow that had blasted the oak had deprived them all of life. Home Lijc in Germany. —ln the restaurants of Germany, if a gentle man takes a place at the same table, it is always with a bow; ;1 be reach es over for the paper you have finish ed, he luses some half-appologelical expresion “Ich oittc!” The shop keeper gives the morning salutation as you come in, and says, “Empfchle tnicli! ” ( •* I recommend myself, ” the almost universal formula in Ber lin for parting, where adieu is not used. The old German expression, “Leben Sievvohl,” i.e., “Farewell!” is seldom heard, except between in timates), as you leave. No one en ters an omnibus or a railway car riage without saluting the others. 1 have seen now many classes of the Germans, from the Hand wet ksburs ch (apprentice) on his travels, and the soldier in the camps, to the highest literary people, and I find through all this “humanity,” as the Latins used to call it; this open hearted, pleasant, human way. as if men were really, without any poetry, “Members of the same family.” Men in the lower classes do kindnesses for you, and neither claim nor ac cept the “everlasting shilling,” as in England. In a rail-car or public conveyance, people talk of their own private matters as if it was a thing of course that other persons would take an interest in them.—Brace’s Home Life in Germany. Go to Sleep. —Many children, instead of being as plump and fresh as a peach, are as wrinkled as last year-s apples, because they do not sleep enough. Some physicians think that the bones grow only du ring sleep. This we canr.ot say, certainly; but we do know that those little folks who sit up late at nights are usually nervous, weak, small, and sickly. The reason you need more sleep than your parents is, because you have to grow and they do not. They can use up the food they eat in thinking, talking, and walking, while you should save some of yours for growing. You ought to sleep a great deal; if you do not, you will in activity consume all you eat, and have none, or not enough, to grow with. Very few clever children excel, or even equal other people when they grow up. — YVhy is this ? Because their heads, if not their bodies, are kept too busy ; so that they cannot sleep, rest, and grow strong in body and brain. Be Cheerful. —“Be cheerful,” says the man who is easy in his cir cumstances, missing no loved face at the table, nor by the hearth. But does he ever consider how hard it may be to be “cheerful” when the heart aches, and the cupboard is empty, and there are little fresh graves in the churchyard, and friends are few or indifferent, and even God, for the lime being, seems to have forgotten us, so desolate is our lot? How difficult for one man to understand another in such dif fering circumstances ! How easy to say, “Be cheerful!” How hard he would find it to practice, were he stripped of all file’s brightness. He whose religion is ever on his lips, has seldom any of that valuable treasure in his heart; it keeps watch like a liveried porter at his door, but there is nobody at home, and there is nothing to steal; if it were well lodged in his soul, he would not be so afraid of its escape. He who vouches for his own truthfulness by an oalli, will tell a lie the next mo rcent without a blush. No. 37 Education of Boys.— Remember your responsibility to your children, nol only to give them a good school and physical education, but to teach them to be industrious, which is more important than any book knowledge. Many well-educated people commit crimes, but few in dustrious ones do. They have no time to get into scrapes, and are rarely found in our jails, or on our gallows. Our advice is.lo all who have the great responsibility of the charge of boys : give them a lathe, or a set of carpenter’s, or even blacksmith's tools. Give their minds a turn to-, ward the solid and useful side of !ile. You will soon see the result in increased activity' of their thinking capabilities, and the direction of their ideas toward practical results; aud, still more obviously, in the avoidance of idle mischief and non sense (to omit all reference to abso lute wickedness and moral degrada tion), which are, to too great an ex tent, the pastime of the generation which is to succeed us. The future ol the world is already sown, and is springing up in our children ; is it not worth while to bestow a little thought on the cultivationofa growth so important to society, and so eas ily influenced for good or for evil ? John Randolph.— This anecdote ol John Randolph is related by a writer in a Virginia paper: “An old man told me that lie liv ed near the residence of Miss , to whom it was said that Mr. Ran dolph was engaged to be married. On one occasion he had been at her residence a short time and had left; and as it was said that the marriage would take place shortly, he thought he would go and inquire of the old holy. She said Mr. Randolph had left in great haste, and told him to go and see where, in his hurry, he had cut the reins of his bridle in stead of untying them. It appears that it was proposed that he should make a marriage settlement; where upon he said: ‘lt is not my purpose to purchase. When I desite to pur chase, 1 shall go to the cheapest market—l shall go to Africa.’ With this remark he left the house, went to where his horse was lied, cut the reins and immediately departed.” Wisdom and Truths. Nothing is so cheap as good man ners. Be just before you are generous. He only is bright who shines by himself. An honest death is better than a dishonest life. The fickleness [of fortune is felt over the world. Little can be done well to which the whole mind is not applied. Justice consists in doing i\o injury to men ; decency in giving them no offence. Few can be assiduous without servility, and none can be servile without corruption. Many false things have more ap« pearance of truth than things that be most true. — Latimer. Frugality may be termed the daughter of prudence, the sister of temperance and the parent of lib erty. Every man has his weak side; and it is very often the case that this weak side is the best part of the man. The most beautiful may be the most admired and caressed, but they are not always the most esteemed and loved/ No man can improve any compa ny for which he has not respect e nough to be under some degree of restraint. To flatter a person adroitly, one must know thiee things—what they are, what they think they are, and what they want other people to think they are. Every human creature is sensible to infirmities of temper, which it should be his duty to correct and subdue, particularly in the early pe riod of life. The greater the difficulty, the more glory in surmounting it. Skill ful pilots gain their reputation from storms and tempests. Never hire another person to do the work which you can well do yourself, unless you are suitably employed in some other occupation. Persons extremely reserved are (dte old enameled watches which had painted covers, that hindered your seeing what time it was. The ruin of most men dates from some vacant hour. Occupation is the armor of the soul. There is a satirical poem in which the devil is represented as fishing for men, and fitting his bait to the taste and busi ness of his prey \ but the idler, be said gave him no trouble, as he bit at the naked hook,