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CENTRAL GEORGIAN
1:1 . PUBLISHED WEEKLY
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JOHN N. GILMORE, Proprietor.
OFFICE in masonic building
Sandersville, Ga.
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B0LS11AW & SILVA,
Importers and Dealers in
Rockery, China and Glassware,
KEROSENE LAMPS AND OIL,
Sutler}’, Britannia and Plated Ware,
AND
House Furnishing Goods Gener
ally.
152 ST. JULIAN AND 140 BRYAN STS.,
Between Whitaker street and the Market,
SAVANNAH, GEORGIA.
Ait?
1870
34-ly
Cormack Hopkins,
Dealer in
Tin Ware, Stoves,
HOUSE-pURNISHING GOODS,
luinm rs-\t he, n^ooei .t.vn
WILLOW WARE.
Owing to the lute fire which occurred in Masonic
Hail building, 1 have removed my entire Stock to
Xo. 167 Bi outfit (on ami Hull Streets,
SAVANNAH, - - GEORGIA,
Two Doors above Weed «fc Cornwell,
IIIIICII I AM OFFERING VERY LOW.
C. & II.
Aug. 31, 1S70. 34—ly
New Music.
HERMANN L. SCHREINER,
Book and Music Dealer,
SAVANNAH, -
March 30, 1870.
- GEORGIA.
82-Iy
JOHN M. COOPER & C
Corner Whitaker *Sc St. Julian Streets, savannah, ga.
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
Yomin XSTATIONARY ALL KINDS,
CURVING & SEAL ITiEt-'SES, PEN KNIVES,
News & Book Fries ting Paper & Ink,
GOLD PENS, PEN AND PENCIL CASES.
ledger, Writing & Colored Papers
Of all kinds and sizes for Blank and Job Work,
Tlaying, Visiting & Printers’ Cards, &c.
Hooii Ordered or Imported, at Sew York Hates.
joliu M. Cooper. George T. Quantock.
Alex. C. N. Smets.
Aug. 17, 1570. 6 m
Henry A. Slultt
Tbos. J. Dunbar.
T J. DUNBAR & CO.
Importers and Dealers in
BRANDIES, WHISKIES, GINS, WINES
SEGARS, TOBACCO, Ac.
147 Bay Street,
SAVANNAH, ’GEORGIA,
An II, 1870. *-tf
I L. FALK &TCo,
—ON E PRICE—
Wholesale and Retail
(lathing Warehouse,
No. 147 Congress *147 St. Julicn Streets,
SAVANNAH, GA.
A ii.rge Assortment of Furnish’ngGoods,Hats,
Trunks, Valises, &c\, always on hand.
Manufactory, 44 Murry Street, New York.
Goods made to order at the shortest notice.
January 19, 1870. 8—ly
lADlER & DKPl’lHI,
Wholesale and Retail
DEALERS IN
Hardware, Rubber Belting, Agri
cultural Implements,
Powder, Shot, Caps and Lead,
NS Congress and 67 St. Julian Sis.,
SAVANNAH, GEORGIA.
1870.
March ;
iy
J. M. II AX WOOD,
Dealer in
GENTS’ FURNISHING GOODS,
COMBS, BRUSHES,
IN POLITICS, CONSERVATIVE; IN RELIGION, CATHOLIC; IN MATERIAL INTERESTS, PROGRESSIVE,
ISfo. 4r5.
SANDEESVILLE, G^V., ISTOVEMBER 16, 1870.
~VOL. XXIV.
BUSINESS CARDS. I BUSINESS CARDS.
PULASKI MOUSE,
SAVANNAH, - - - - GEORGIA.
Wiltberger & Carroll,
PROPRIETORS.
•Ian. 19. 1S70.
s-iy
W. W. CARTER. 11% O. CARTER. J. T. CARTER, JT.
W. W. CARTER & SUNS,
Cotton [Factoids
AND
General Commission Merchants,
104 Bay Street,
SAVANNAH, - - GEORGIA,
Prompt personal attention given to Orders.
Planters supplied with Bagging and Ties at
Lowest Hates.
Aug. 10, 1870. tf
9. E. BOTH WELL,
W. B. WOODRR1DGE
BOTHFELL & WOODBRIDGE,
COTTON FACTCRs,
AND
General Commission
MERCHANTS,
74 CAY STREET,
SAVANNAH, GEORGIA.
A ne. 19, 1870. U
CARPETS,
OIL CLOTHS,
VIA .TTEST GS,
LACE CURIA.N ANI) SHADES-
Work
Hone
MjOIV
Promptly
Rates.
at
LATHROP & C®.
Feb. 23, 1870.
Li. -J. UL’IL MAKT1M. oinnt-ri.nv
I, J. GUI MARTIN & CO.
AND
General Commission Merchants
Bay Street. Savannah, Georgia.
AGENTS FOR
Bit A DLL’S Super I'hospliale of Lime.
Jewell’s Mills Yarns, Domestics,
AC., £C.
Bagging, Rope, & Iron lies,
always on hand. Usual h act lilies Ex
tended to Customers.
Aug. 31,1870.
MEIN HARD BROS. & CO.,
Wholesale Dealers in
Boots,Shoes,Hats,
Ready Made Clothing,
GENTLEMEN’S
furnishing GOODS,
Broughton Streep,
SAVANNAH, GEORGIA.
II. M EiNnxRn, 1 office,
I. Meinhjku, l go ^82 Whitest.
S. illi.INHAlti», [
E. A. Well. J new toiik.
J. in. 19, 187C.
American and Imported Perfumery,
Cor. Bull and Bryan Streets,
SAVANNAH, - - GEORGIA.
% 11, 1870. tf
BLAIR & BICKFORD,
Dealers in
Doors, Sashes,Blinds,
Mouldings, Balusters
JYeivcl Posts and Hand
railings ,
169 and 171 Bay Street,
SAVANNAH,
Alev 11, 1870.
GEO.
ls-ly
k H- OoODMAN,
OTchburir. Va.
IL Myers, F. Myers.
Savannah, Ga. Lynchburg, » a
GOODMAN & MYERS,
TOBACCO
G'/te rc fici n D,
Dig
ojfiC
Ai
ars and. [Pipes,
And Dealers in
137 Bay Street,
SAVANNAH,
G A
A8 Agents for the various Manufaeturcs of
lr ginia, We are prepared to fill orders for enry
ani style, at Manufacturers’ prices.
PAY THE II1GI1ES
EES\V
ST PRICES FOR
HIDES, BEE!5iVAX,&c.
1370'. 18-1/
NEW FALL AND WINTER STtkK.
AUGUST DORR,
MERCHANT TAILOR,
AND DEALER IN READY-MADE CL<-THING
AND GEMS’ FURNISHING GOODS,
220 Broud and 25 Jackson Street, Augusta, Ga.
ALL ORDERS GUARANTEED TO
GIVE ENTIRE SATISFACTION.
Out. 19, 1870. lm
C. E. GROOVER,
Savannah.
2. F. STUBBS,
Savannah.
GROOVER. STUBBS & CD.,
COTTON FACTORS
AND
General Commission Merchants,
94 Bay Street,
SJIWAVi##, fir.!.
jKB— Ragging, Tie?, Rope and other Supplies
Furnished. "0^.
Also Liberal Cash Advances made on Consign
ments for Sale or Shipment to Liverpool or Northern
Ports.
aug. 31, 1S70. 6in
PERRY M. DeLEON, | CHAS. C. HARDWICK.
DeI.EON & IIARDW1R,
COTTON FACTORS
AND
Healers in PER? SJjS£ERS,
94 Bay Street,
SAVANNAH, G E O R G I A.
Agents for Cliappeli’s “Champion
Superphosphate.
Aug. 31, 1870. 34-ly
M. FERST & CO.,
WHOLESALE DEALERS IN
Wines, Liquors, Segars and
'TEL"® JB BS ABk.
FANCY GROCERIES, CANDIES, &c., &c..
Removed (o corner
B1Y and WHITAKER STREET i
SAVANNAH, GEORGIA.
House in New Yoik, 449 Broadway.
April 6,’li70. ly
J. A. MERCIER,
DEALER IN
Corn, Oats, Hay, Bran,
FF.El), GRIST, and MEAL,
CONRIGNMENTS SOLICITED
And Orders Rrotnptly filled in every channel
of 'fr3.de.
153 Boy Street,
One door east of Holcombe, Hull it Co.,
SAVANNAH. - - GEORGIA.
All Orders will receive Prompt Attention.
May 11, 1870. ls “ 1 y
ESTABLISHED 134-0.
Jolm Oliver,
Dealer in
Sashes, Blinds | Doors,
JUifif/ctr- Glass, Gils, Tur
pentine, I "a mis It, ^rushes,
Putty, Etc.,
House 4 Sign Painter,
Vo. 3 Whitaker Street, Savannah, Ga.
Aug.31, 1870. 1 - m
J Fincgaa, J. B. Parramore, J. Rutledge Fincgnn.
JOSEPH FIN EG AN & CO.,
COTTON FACTORS,
AND
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
BAY STREET,
SAVANNAH, : : GA.
—Ti—~
Liberal Advances made on Cotton consigned to
us or to our Correspondents in New York and Liv
erpool. .
m . 31, 1870. 4m
J. A. I’niLLirs, Sav. Caul Heiksius, Sav
Of tho late firm Carl Ljiping & Lo.
business cards.
JOHN A. PHILLIPS & CO,
FACTORS AND
Commission titter chants,
Old No. 149, New No- 152,
Bay Street,
SAVANNAH, - - - GEORGIA.
Liberal advances made on consignments of
Cotton, Timber and Produoos
Sept. 14, 1870. J y
S. S MILLER,
[Next door to Weed &> Cornwell.]
DEALERIN
Mahogany, JVapiut A’ Pine
11IIMTI BE.
French & Cottage
Chamber Sets
AND
§&&SS£St
Mattresses Made to Order.
No. 155 and 157 Broughton Street.
S A VANN ALT, GA.
July c, 1870. ly
B. T. MORRIS.
S. PVOHSLEV, JR.
PUGUSLEY & MORRIS,
General Dealers in
MERCHANDISE,
SWAINSBORO, GA.,
OODS ^jiven in exchange for all kinds of
Country Produce.
Liberal advances made on Cotton and Wool
consigned to them for shipment.
June 8, 1870. tf
BERNARD M. SMITH,
Manufacturer and Dealer in
TILT WARE,
SANDEESVILLE, GEORGIA.
A LL kinds of urn-k in Tin, Copper, Sheet Iron,
,te..&c., done on short notice. lioofing.Giitter-
in«f, Yi.ll.ying in town or country, promptly atten
ded to. .
Merchant? will he supplied with Ware of the
best quality on the most reasonable terms.
Orders solicited.
April 28. 1870.tf
A. S. MILUER & CO,
Furniture Warehouse,
150 BROUGHTON STREET,
Savaimali, Georgia.
New Work made to order, Repair
ing, Boll Hanging, Mattress Making
and Upholstering,
_i:r ssioiiT notice.
BUSINESS CARDS
A. J. MILLER.
Ang. 31, 1870.
C. P MILLER.
' 34-1v
Wm. II. Stark.
II. P. RtCHMOND.
Wm. II, Stark & Co.,
or.
Wholesale Grocers, Cotton Factors,
AND
N E R A l_
... —— /I .
Carriage k < S. f $ as ^ or H*
Solomon Cohen,
bonier Bay and Jefferson Streets,
SAVANNAH, — — GEORGIA.
Keeps a full iineof Carriages, Rucgies, Plan
taiion and Express Wagons from the most reli
able Manufacturers, and guarantees satisfac
tion in Quality and Prices. Pointers and Mer
chants visiting the city a> e respectfully invited
to examine life stock, also a full line of Har
ness and Whips. Terms liberal. Inquiries by
mail will receive prompt attention-
sept 21, 1870 37—6m
Davant, Waples & Co.
FACTORS
—AND—
Commission Merchants,
SAYLLNjSrgAIL
GEORGIA.
Aug. 31, 1870. # ^ ^ 34-—
tz_
;
SAVANNAH, GA.,
Agents for the Side of
GLI.LETT’S STEEL BRU'HI COTTON
Oius, Hull' 1 Patent Colton Gin Feeder,
.5RJRV S5* TIES.
Also 5- 7. Coe’s Super Phosphate of Lime.
Careful attention given to Sales or Shipment of
Cotton and all kinds of Produce. •
LIBERAL ADVANCES MADE ON CONSIGN
MENTS.
1, lSre.
HACKER, ilOLOM & CO.,
Produce Commission
HOUSE,
FLorst, ti.tt o.r, iFflisfitr,
CGIt.V, BISCUIT,
AND FERTILIZERS,
SEEDS.
We call cur patrons attention to our Seed
trade list. We are the only Wholesale Grower
and Importers of seeds in the State of Ga. 1st
premiums at Ga. rotate fair, Ala. State fair,
Penn. State fair. United States fair for Celery
seed and Eariy Rose Potato, and a complimen
tary reprt on account of our fine Fruit. Wheat,
Oats, and Grass seeds furnished pure, free frpm
trash, grown especially for the trade by us.
Catalogues and price list furnished on ap
plication.
89 BAY STREET,
- - GEORGIA.
SAVANNAH,
WM. HACKER, u hila.
E. G. DIKE, Sav.
Aug 31, 1870
FRED. ENGLE, I
T. J. MuLON Y,
34—i2m
No
O 1
Einstein, Eckman <$• co„
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
BOOTS,SHOES,
AND HATS,
No. 153 Congress Street,
SAVANNAH, — — GEORGIA.
A. EINSTEIN,
S. H. ECKMAN, | A. VETSBURG.
sept 21, 1870 37—6m
Anson B, Ives,
Bull St., next to Pulaski House,
savan\ t a'ii, ga,
DRAPER AND TAILOR,
SHIRT MAKER,
Fine Ready Made
Hats, <tc.
Clothing, Furnishing Goods,
sept. 21, 1S70.—3m
A. & L Frcideaberg,
Dealers in all kinds of
GROCERIES,
FLOUR, BACON, LARD, BUTTER,
EIQURS, CIGARS Arc.,
AND
CONTRY PRODUCE,
21 & 23 Barnard Street,
Corner Broughton and Congress Lane,
SAVANNAH, — — GEORGIA.
OUR MOTTO: “QUICK SALES AND
SMALL PROFITS.”
sept. 21, 1870.
37—ly
GROCERIES.
COFFEE—Rio and Java,
SUGAR—Different Grades,
TOBACCO—A r arious Kinds,
WHISKEY—Corn an'A Rje,
*• —In Cases,
LYON BITTERS—in Cases,
IIACS “ “ “
Assortments of Shelf Goods, for sale by
PALMES & LYON
SAVANNAH,' Ga.
aug. 31, 1870. 6m
ttif 0181 ‘l£ ’^ny
*C.O •qiL-UUAL'S f ‘lOOJlS AL>a Q9I
| ‘sKooy; aiduvg v aaujQ
‘avid iRaaaan sS8J ppv
‘Hi: cn aaaa ist[ aoitijj a.i.iaoaj
posiA-iJ X[tU(j puu aaooavxvQ ano joj puag
-saiijud po:
-s uoini uiojj paiioqos suoiiBOiunuiuio^
•n|0S sn Hios OillHiJLHV
t—X— 1~ t — a ■ -
‘HVNNVAVS
RUB
JOHiN IM CONTGHYj AGENT.
WHOLESALE DEALER IN
Foreign and Domestic
URUOKS.
fZS BAY STREET,
Aug 31, 1870. 6m
J. Berrieo Oliver,
COTTON FACTOR,
and
Gen 7 1 Commission Merchant,
94 Bay Street, Savannah, Ga.
Agent for the Unrivaled Brown (Upland) Cotton
Gin. Price, $4 per Saw.
agent for the unrivaled Lyons (Sea Island Cotton
Gin. Price $125 per Gin.
SOI ICITS RISKS IX TnE
Southern Life Insurance Company
Gen. J. B. GORDON, President.
Prompt Personal attention to ALL Orders.
Ang. 81, 1870 34-ly
Alexander & Bussell,
Wholesale
CBQCERS.
CMI.tJYGE of S CHE SI CE E.
Change of Cars Between Savannah,
Augusta, and Montgomery, Ala.
TB.ANSPORTATION OFFICE CENTRAL R. K., 1
'Savannah, August 14, 1S68. j
N AND AFTER SUNDAY. 16TH INST.,
Passenger Trains bn the Georgia Central
Railroad will run as follows:
UP DAY TRAIN.
'leave. arrive.
Savannah 4:3V A. M.
Maeou.' 6:40 P. M.
Augusta'. • , ' : y8 P. M.
Milicdgeville 8:or P. M.
Eatonton 11:0.) P. M.
Connecting with traiimtiiat leave Augusta8:45 A. A1
DOWN DAY TRAIN.
Macon 7:00
Savannah 6:30 P. M.
Augusta 6:38 P. M.
Connecting with train that le .ve a ugustaS:45 A. M.
UP NIGHT TRAIN.
Savannah 7:20 P. M.
Macon .........6:65 A. M
Augusta 3:13 A. M
Connecting with trail, that leave Augusta9:33 F. M
DOWN NIGHT TRAIN.
Macon 6:25 P. Al.
Savannah 5:10 A. M.
Aueusta ....3:13 A. Al.
Milicdgeville 4:80 4'. M.
Eatonton 2:40 P. M.
Connecting with train that leave Auguste 9:38 P. Al.
A. XI. trains from Savannah and Augusta,
and P. M. Jrain from Macon connect wi^h Mil-
ledgeville traiu at Gordon daily, Sundays ex
cepted.
P. M. train from Savannah connects with
through mail train on South Carolina Railroad,
and P. M. train from Savannah and Augusta
with trains on South Western and Mn.icogee
Railroads. WM- ROGERS,
Act'g Master of Transportation
June 2. 1809. 22-4y
Cor. Abercorn and Bryan Sis.,
Savannah, C^a.
Wm. E. Alexander.
May 11, 1870.
Win. A. Kassel I.
18-lv
Miscellaneous.
[ From the New York Figaro. ]
Hon. J. Wellington Binks;
or,
Honesty the Best Policy
J. H. SLOAN
4. M. SLOAX.
A.M. SLOAN & CO.,
COLTON FACTORS
AND
Geuealr Commission Merchants
Agents for the ETIWAN and SOLU
BLE SEA ISLAND GUANOS
Claghorn & Cunningham’s Range,
BAY STREET,
SAVANNAH, - - - GEORGIA.
Baggir. • and Rope or Iron Ties advanced on crops.
Liberal Cash advances made on consignments tor
sale in Savannah or on shipments to reliable corres
pondents in Liverpool, New York, Philadelphia, or
Baltimore. aug. 31, 1870. 6m
J. E. PURDY,
Manufacturer of
Saddles, H arness and
TEUKTICS,
and Wholesale and Retail Dealer in all kinds of
SADDLERY WARE,
Corner ot Whitaker and Bryan Sts..
Savannah, Ga.
Orders for Robber Belting, Hose and Packing: « 1*0
Stretched Leather Belting, filled promptly,
aug. 81, !870.
■-v ’.
BY C. P. NpRTHRUP.
No better exemplification of the old
adage that hqnegty is the best policy,
was ever kpo wn than in the person of
our esteemed fellow-citiz-’n, J. Well
ington Binks. Born of rich but hon
est parents, he early developed that dig
nity which so well became the mature
man. Foresha lowings of business in
tregrity, marked John’s early career.
He earned his first dollar by procuring
his mother’s wedding ring in a master
ly manner, in the dead hour of the
night, and pawning it at Simpson’s for
the aforesaid dollar. The pawn ticket
is now deposited as a sacred relic in tbe
archives of the family.
John never played ‘hookey’ like dis
honest boys who deceive their parents,
and in playing maibles Le had, no
t qua!.
II he was excessively lucky his dig
nified demeanor disarmed suspicion of
dishonesty. In swapping knives he
was most successful. Procuring from
his companions by honestly borrowing
such knives as they had partly deplet
ed of blades, he effected trades with
the more fortunate companions who
had new knives that dnl not exactly
smi them, on highly favorable terms
H s favorite method of accomplishing
tue object was, rs it were by ajcident,
partiaily exhibiting a portion of an at
tractive knife handle to his eager as
sociates, and then in ins gushing feel
ings offering to swap unsight and un-
st with a boy be knew to have ii
his possession a desirable piece of pock
et cutlery.
If John discovered eggs lying around
loose in any of the neighbors’yard, lie
carefully removed them Jest they
should be stolen or destroyed, so'd
them to the market man, and carefully
hoarded away, the money for some
great charity in the future.
We think we have sufficiently shad
owed forth the main characteristics
that beautified our hero, in early days,
and susbtaiiual reward that ^waited
him in afu r years.
At the age of eighteen, John having
finished his education at one of our
most celebrated universities, lie tesolv-
frfi1. cfeftJ'\W irff^mnreiofta
country friends, a feeling of gloom and
despondency was thrown over the en
tire community ; all efforts to dissuade
him from the act failed, and his parent
finally gave a reluctant consent. The
family ti unk, bound in seal skin, and
profusely embellished with what had
once been brilliant brass nails, was
troughtfrom its venerable retirement,
the continental uniform of John’s late
lamented grandfather, Major Binks,
taken out and packed lgnormouslv in
the lower part of the chest of drawer?
which occupied a prominent position in
the att c, and John’s wardrobeSj after
being car, fully looked to, was packed
in the trunk. The next morning’s
stage took from the village the one boy
of all, who was most loved and respect
ed, Although the stage left at an ear
ly hour, there was a :arge attecdance of
regretting friends, who, after a series of
cheers, made tremulous by sad tears,
waved their handkerchiefs and hats un
til the stage disappeared in the dun dis
tance.
We now have our hero fairly launch
ed on the world, and we wonder if the
same high and honrable sentiments will
continue to govern the man which
have animated the boy. There nee-l
have been no fear, a youth so full of
honest promise and stern integrity,
u ; d but lead to an honorable and bril
liant career.
Wellington, from the. high testimoni
als he brought vyitb him, had little diffi
culty in procuring a desirable'position
with rne of pur prominent merchants.
Early ant\ late we find our hero at his
task earning his wages aud winning the
confidence of his employer. As cash
ier he had ihe management of the fin
ancial portion of the business, and his
balance sheets were models ol correct
figuring. Sundries were occasionally
charged to ‘amounts expanded,’ and
these sums were carefully hoarded by
Binks for future charitable operations.
As the charitable fund increased it was
carefully invested in up-town lots,
which promised a safe and speedy prof
it.
Wellington throve, wealth grew
with his age, his employer having fail
ed from too much ‘sundries, 1 Bmks hir
ed the store, manfully resisting the im
portunities of his late employer fora
position in the new establishment.
John managed bis affairs with the
same care he had that of his employer.
Real estate in the locality where’ Well-
ing:on had invested his charitable fund
rapidly appreciated in value. Binks
was now on the high road to wealth,
unsolicited hornorseame thick and fast,
a target company aolioited the honor of
adopting the name of the Binks Tar
get Company. In accepting the honor
he spent seven dollars and a half in
silver pitchers, castors, butter knive-’,
and other silver ware. He was un
animously nominated for the legislature,
but declined the nomination through
other business engagements. A dull
season arriving, Binks rek>lved to close
up his business and retire to a private
life to enjoy his ease and dignity. 1 fro
like a careful, honest husbandman. lyt
John bad always-been, he had his stock
0$ goofeinBBTcd at as high a figure as
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Book and Job work, ofgji ktndjj,
PROMPTLY AND NFATLY '
AT THIS OFFIC^. '
the surveyors would allow, then care
fully and secretly reducing stock as
much a? possible, preparations were
made for reading on the balance of the
stock at insurance valuation. . 1
A pile of shavings, old box covers,
etc., etc., well saturated with kerosine,’
were arranged one night after all . the'
clerks had gone home. That he might
see how to arrange the pile correctly,
a burning cradle was put in the rub
bish. Binks carefully locked the store
door, forgetting to put out the candle,
and went home to sleep the sleep of the
just. About two o’clock, when church
yards had seased to yawn, and all the
police were asleep, or carnfortablY
housed with certain lady friends on
their beats, Binks’ store wa? in an ac
tive state of combustion ; before the
alarm was given the building was past
all hope. John read in the morning
paper, which !;lie servant ha,d previous-
if ca r t fully aired, a full account of the.
destructive conflagration which had
occurred during the night. ‘The mam
moth establishment of Hon. J. Well
ington Binks was totally destroyed,
supposed to have been caused by a de
fective flue, partially insured.’ Binks
was consoled by his friends, and corr^-
miserated by the entire community.
The Insurance Companies hastened
to pay what could only partially [?]
c mpensate the merchant for this try
ing dispensation of Providence. Thft
business was closed up, creditors were
urged to pay up accounts by the use
'of certain legal formalities, and debtors
were ready to compound their claims
at a reasonable deduction, in consider
ation of the feeling arguments of Binks
on the great loss he had sustained.
The uptown lots promised to be very
desirable, and to increase their desira
bility, Binks resolved to build a church
on the premises, that the Gospel might
be disseminated, and the people be in
duced to make their residence under
the droppings of the sanctuary. The
charitable were appealed to assist in
constructing the church, which was to
tie the saving means of grace to thous
ands yet unborn. Ti e appeal was
.-ucce-sful, the church wa,s constructed,
and lots rapidly appreciated in value.
Hon. J. Wellington Banks, wa? unani
mously elected Treasurer of the churclt,
and so well did he manage the disburse
ments that a handsome sum was added
to the afore-mentioned charity funds
('/) Binks, now on the high road to for-
['Ifwnrh -> naix ‘gehnrfircfl
his previous career. The lots sold well,
the ehu ch was prosperous, and Hon.
J. Wellington Binks was happy. He
was an exemplification of the adage,
be. honest and you will be happy.
Among the great and good of New.
York, no name is more prominent than
that of J. Wellington Binks, and when
he dies a monument will be erected to
his memory bearing for an inscription,
(Latin.) ‘Majorist excellentii Binks,
Hie Jacet, or any other man.’
l’tie moral of this tale is so self evi
dent that we forbear to the sensibilities
of our readers with a recapitulation.
Falling in Love.—The man who
likes chatty women finds his doom io^
a girl who never opens her lips;
cynic who hates bread and butter trein-
bles before a miss in her teens;,
prim young neophite of the parsonago
worships the horsiest of Dianas. No
doubt there is a method in all this mad
ness, and a philosopher yet to come
will rescue this bit of outlying exis
tence from the realm of caprice. But,
as yet, nobody has brought love with
in the calculat'on of chances. It is
just as impossible as it was in the days
of our forefathers to predict whom we
shall fall in with. It is still as dYffkluKj
as it ever was to decide who is likely
to fall in love with ns. The only re
sult which comes of meditation on the
subject is a sort of conviction that, un
der certain perfee ly in xplicable con-
d.tions, it is possible for auybody to fall,
in love with anybody else.— Saturday’
Review.
Honesty.—Sell a drunkard a glass
of liquor, and pocket the money if
you will ; but for honesty’s sake do not
call the transaction honest. Remem
ber that you have exacted pay, not
merely without a valuable service, but
fora positive injury; and that you
shield yourself (as tb? dirate shields
himself) under the laws 5f the commu
nity to which you belong. When in
trinsic, eternal justice shall make re
quisition, shall such transactions stand?
Men of Fine Feelings.—Men of fine
feelings fascinate through a certain af-
feaionate watchfulness of the iittle
wants of others, through a divining of
their most softly whispered wishes, and
a cont;ipual racrifice of their own;
through politeness, whose silked bands.
tw(ae more gently and closely round,
our hearts than do the rough cords of
one great benefit.
Flanders.—Let no one suppose that
by acting a good part through life He
will escape scandal. There wilt, be
those even wlro hate them lor the very
qualities that ought to procure esteem.
There are some folks in the world \yhbv
are not willing that others should* be
better than themselves.
Avarice in old age is foolish ; for
what can be more absurd Than increase
our provisions for the read the nearef
we approach tq pur jom j^y’s «^d '*■ ■ - r
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