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About Weekly constitutionalist. (Augusta, Ga.) 185?-1877 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 14, 1870)
THE WEEKLY OONSTmmOHALIBT WEDNESDAY MORNING, DEC. 14, 1870 North Georgia Conference. FOURTH DAY’S SESSION. Conference met at the usual time and place. Religious services were conducted by Rev. A_ J. Norley. Minutes of the previous session were read and adopted. The examination of the characters of Elders, suspended the day before, was re sumed. John W. Turner was granted a super annuated relation. At this juncture, Bishop Pierce being compelled to leave for home, Rev. Wyman H. Potter took the Chair. The following were declared supernu merary: David W. Calhoun, Alexander Means, Robert A. Seals, Francis W. Bag gerly. Dr. Means offered a few touching re marks, and bound himself anew to the Con ference. The following members of the Conference are on the superanuated list: Wm. J. Parks, Jesse W. Carroll, J. B. C. QuMlian, John P. llarrcl, J. B. Payne, Henry Craw ford, A. J. Dearors, Miller H. White, John M. Bright, Morgan Bellab, Claiborne Trns sell. Wm. King and C. A. Evans were added to the standing Committee oil Education. On motion, Conference ordered that all funds taken for Foreign Missions be turned over to Mrs. Young J. Allen. A. Wright offered resolutions from the Board of Missions, and, on motion, the subject was made the order of the day for Monday morning. Rev. Benjamin F. Farriss, lay delegate, appeared at this juncture and took his seat. The application of James T. Smith, from the M. E. Church, for recognition on Rider’s orders was deferred. The Committee on Bible Cause, through their chairman, Robert Hester, submitted their report. Mr. Hester made a speech of some length upon the question; he desire 1 the Conference to become fully alive to the magnitude of the subject, and to do everything possible for the furtherance of the cause. Rev. W. R. Branham called the attention of the Conference to the disciplinary direc tions respecting the reading of the Scrip tures In public worship. Rev. Wm. A. Parks, agent of the Ameri can Bible Society, reported favorably for the cause. He is now employing colpor teurs In every county where it Is possible, in order to put the Bible in the hands of the poorer classes of society. He designs placing a Bible above each seat in every railroad car in Georgia. Rev. Morgan Callaway addressed the Conference in the interest of the LaGrange Female College, to the Presidency of which he was appointed at the last session of this Conference. On motion, it was agreed by the Conference that a committee be appoint ed to visit the College at Its next annual commencement. A few remarks were made In behalf of Washington City Methodist Church by the Rev. 0. G. Smith, late of the Virginia Conference. On motion, tbe Conference decided to re consider Its action in laying upon the table a resolution of the Board of Missions. A substitute was offered by Dr. Hart Ison and adopted. Rev. John W. Burke, In his usual happy way, presented the claims of the Southern Christian Advocate. He did not desire to detract from other papers, but wished to remind the Conferc"’*! of the peculiar ob ligation under whica they were placed to support and patronize their own organ. The Conference adjourned with the bene diction. FIFTH DAT’s SESSION. The Conference met at the usual hour. Bishop Pierce being absent, Rev. W. H. Potter occupied the chair. Rev. Dr. E. H. Myers conducted tbe re ligious services. The mlnntes of last ses sion were read and approved. Rev. C. W. Key tendered his resignation as President of Conference S. 8. Society. His resignation was accepted, and Rev. Arminins Wright elected in his stead. Rev. H. P. Bell, from the Committee on Ministerial Support, presented the report of that committee. It was read, adopted and ordered to be published in the Southern Christian Advocate and Conference minutes, e, W. P. Cook read a report on the Sunday School Cause. Dr. Haygood followed with a stirring appeal for the support of the Sunday School literature. The report was adopted. On motion, the Conference ordere i that the Nominating Committee previously ap pointed be authorized to nominate the new Board of Finance and Mission, the Man agers of the S. 8. Society, and the several Examination Committees. Rev. Dr. T. E. Bond, of the Baltimore Christian Advocate, addressed the Confer ence in behalf of that paper. Conference adjourned at 1 o’clock to give place to a session of the Legal Conference. Conference rammed its session at 1 % o’clock, .’wen C. W. Key, Chairman Board of Finance, presented a report, which was adopted. The following resolution was adopted: Resolved, That this Conference appoint two fraternal messengers to the next Conference of the Methodist Protestant Church. The Committee on Memoirs reported. Interesting memoirs of Revs. W. H. Eans, Wesley P. Arnold, Edmund W. Reyn.lds and John W. Reynolds were read and the report adopted. Leave of absence was granted to David Nolan, J. Myers, M. Harp, P. G. Reynolds and Dr. W. H. Pilcher. After usual announcements, Conference adjourned with the benediction. The Conference adjourned last night after six days’ harmonious session. Athens was selected as the next place of meeting. The day was spent in hearing reports and appointing committees. Resolutions of thinks to the citizens of Augusta for their hospitality, to the railroad companies for their liberality, and to the press of Au gusta and the Atlanta daily Constitution for daily reports of the proceedings. The fol lowing are the appointments for 1871. Augusta District—C. W. Key, P. E. Augusta, St. Johns’—A. T. ManD, D. W. Calhoun, Sup. Augusta, St. James’—H. H. Parks. Asbury—L. J. Dorris. Richmond—D. Kelsey. Appling—W. A. Fariss. Thompson—F. P. Brown. Warrenton—T. A. Seals. Sparta—W. P. Pledger. Hancock—E. G. Murrah, B. H. Sassnett. Crawfordville—S. C. Thomas. Miliedgeville— A. J. Jarrell. Baldwin—J. W. Stipe. Athens District— T. F. Pierce, P. E. Athens—E. W. Speer. Oconee Mission—To be sup. by E. D. Stone Factory Mission—C. J. Oliver. Watkinsvfllc—J W. Knight and J. V. M. Morris. Madison—W. A. Florence. Morgan—J. L. Lupo. Greensboro—G. W. Yarborough. White Plains—J. 51. Lowery. Lexington— W. A. Simmons. Winterville—W. D. Heath. Washington—W. It. Branham. Broad River—J. H, Grogan. Little River—J. 11. Baxter. Fatonton—W. R. Foote. Putnam—W. W. Oslin—one to be Sup plied. EWerton District— L. Rush, P. E. Elberton—F. G. Hughes. Bethlehem—A. G. Worley. Elbert—W. T. Norman. Lincoln—W. F. Quillian. Jefferson—R. A. Conner, 8. D. Evans. Carnesville—J. H. Washburn. Franklin Springs—To be supplied by D. C. Olive. Home—J. G. Worley. Hartwell—J. W. Baker. Clarksville—J. R. Parker. Clayton Mission—To be supplied by E. S. Stevens. DaMonega District— W. T. Caldwell, P. E. Dalilonega—W. A. Dodge. Diiwsonville—J. 51. Horden. Cumming—A. G. Carpenter. Alpharetta—S. J. Bellah. Canton—B. Sanders. Cherokee—B. E. Ledbetter. Cleveland—B. E. L. Timmons. Blairsville Mission—sl. H. Eakes. Gainesville—Geo. E. Gardner. Lanrensville—T. F. Reynolds—one to be supplied. Rome District —G. J. Pearce, P. E. Rome—W. E. Cook. Rome Circuit—P. G. Reynolds. Forestvllle—A. Odom. Oostanaula—W. P. Kramer. Cave Spring—W. P. Rivers. Cedar Town—W. F. Glenn Van Wert—To be supplied by R. A. Ged dings. Subllgna—J. B. McFarland. Summerville—W. C. Dunlap. Lafayette—T. H. Simmons. Lookont Mountain Mission—To be sup plied by S. W. McWhorter. Dalton District— W. J. Scott, P. E. Dalton- -G. G. Smith. Dalton Circuit—W. T. Hamilton. Tunnel Hill—To be supplied by J. M. Richardson. Ringgold—J. P. Wardlaw. Rock Spring—S. Leake. Spring Place—To be supplied by H. H. Porter. Murray Mission—To be supplied. Calhoun—To be supplied by T. M. Pledger. Tilton and Resaca—D. J. Weems. Kingston—J. A. Reynolds. Elijah—Tobe supplied by J.H. Robertson. Jasper—To be supplied. Marietta District —P. M. Ryburn, P. E. Marietta—George Kramer. Acworth—J. R. May son. Roswell—T. H. Gibson. Powder Springs—M. G. Hamby. Dallas—E. K. Askin. Carrolton and Bowden—J. Chambers. Villa Riea—J.N. Myers. Haralson Mission—To be supplied by D. Stripling. Land Town—To be supplied by J. P. Prickett. Campbelton—R. J. Harwell. CartcrsvSlle—J. L. Pierce, J. T. Norris, Snp. Cassville—Jos. Case. Marietta Female Coliege—W. A Rogers, President. La Orange District —H. J. Adams, P. E. LaG range—W. M. Crumley, P. A. Heard, Snp. Troup—W. J. Cottes. West Point and Long Cane—E. P. Birch. Whitemille—T. S. L. HorwelL Greenville Trinity and Fletcher Chapel— A M. Thigher. Chalybeate Station—'To be supplied by J. J. Butte. Grantville—B. F. Jones. Senora—F. W. Baggerly. Hagansville —J. T. Lowe. Newnan—R. W. Bigfaam. Palmetto—J. M. Bowden. Franklin —R. Shlpling. LaGrauge Female College—M. Callaway, President. Agent American Bible Society—W. A Parks. Missionary to China—Young J. Allen. Atlanta District—Vi. H. Potter, P. E. Atlanta First Church—A. Wright. Trinity—C. A Evans. Evans Chapel-J. M. Dickey Pain's Chapel—D. D. Cox. Edgewood and Third Ward—G. H. Pat Ullo. Fourth Ward Mission—To be supplied by A. G. Dempsey. Atlanta Circuit—B. J. Johnson. Fulton Circuit—W. J. Wardlaw. Decatur—C. A. slltchell. Covington and slount Pleasant—D. J. Smyrick. Oxford—Abbot Gray, A. Means, Sup. Conyers—sl. W. Arnold, W. R. Bran ham, Jr. slonticello—F. B. Davies. Ocmulgee 51ission—To be supplied. Newbern—A. W. Rowland. slonroe—C. A. Conoway. Agent Orphan’s Home—J. Bering. Professor Emory College—Jos. Lewis, Jr. 8. S. Society—A. G. Haygood. Editor 51. Magazine—W. P. Harrison. Qriffln District—3. O. Lewis, Sr., P. E. Griffin—J. 51. W. Heidt. Griffin City slission—R. R. Johnson. Zebula—W. F. Smith. Pike and Pineslouut slissiou—W. H. Graham. Thomaston—sl. 11. White. Birnesvilic—John P. Dnncau. slcDonough—J. H. Harris. Jonesboro—L. P. Neese. Forest Station Mission—To be supplied. Fayetteville—D. Nolan. Culloden—3l. T. sla!sby. Clinton—J. 51. Armstrong. Jackson—W. G. Hanson, D. L. Ander son. Forsyth—F. A. Kimbell. Forsyth Circuit—J. J. Singleton. John J. Davis transferred to Little Rock Conference. Americus W. Williams transferred to Louisiana Conference. J. M. Stokes transferred to Florida Con ference. H. J. Ellis transferred to South Georgia Conference. Length and Strength of Cotton. —ln the course of some experiments by Mr. O’Neill upon cottons, he ascertained that the average length of the staple of sea Is land cotton amounted to nearly two inches, while that of Snrat cotton was bat little over one inch. The tensile strength of this cotton is, however, much inferior to that of many other qualities, breaking with 88 grains, while Pernambuco cotton and Su rat cotton sustained a weight of 140 grains. It is said that the amount of twisting In cotton thread is a very important element In the estimate of its strength, and that the Dacca muslins of India owe much of their superiority In lightness and strength to the tightness of the twist of the delicate fig ments of which they are composed. Accord ing to Dr. Watson, the average number of twists per inch in a French muslin is 68, in an English 56, and in a Dacca they amount to 110. Some Idea of the lightness of this Dacca muslin may be inferred from the fact that a piece of it, one yard wide and ten yards and a half long, weighed only a little over three ounces. This, as an article of Summer wear, wonld probably be quite equal to the ancient Greek fabric, poetical ly termed “ woven wind ” by the writers of that country. Not a Legal Jury.— The Savannah News says there seems to have been a seri ous blunder committed In empaneling jurors to serve In the United States Circuit Court. It appears that the law in Us wis dom directs and requires that the Clerk of the Coart and the United States Marshal shall select the names of 500 intelligent and upright men (bow about those two colored pussons?) between the ages of 21 and 00 years, from which, the jurors, as aforesaid, are to be drawn. At this term of the Court it seems that this very pleasing duty was performed by the Clerk of tbe Court and the Deputy Marshal, and hence keen Geor gia lawyers declare that tbe whole panel is of no account, and ask for a continuance of the cases tn which they are profession ally engaged. A motion to challenge the array of jurors has been sustained in open coart, after argument had, and now tbe question to be considered Is: What is tobe done with tbe cases already tried at this term of tbe Coart ? Are by-gones to be taken as by-gones, or are the legal gentle men entitled to anew deal? Magazine Change. —The December number of the New Eclectic Magazine con tains a variety of entertaining and instruc tive articles. A change is announced in the proprietorship of the magazine, Mr. Lawrence Tnrnbull retiring, and Messrs. Fridge Murdoch, Wm. Hand Browne and Wro. L. Hill being proprietors and publish ers. Mr. Browne will continue the edito rial duties, which he has discharged with ability and acceptance. Tl e name will be changed to The Southern. Magazine, which will more fitly indicate its nature and ob jects than the present title. Cheating Potato Bugs. —An Indiana man has effected a stragetlcal combination against the potato bags. He planted a grain of corn in each hill of potatoes. Tbe corn came np before tbe potatoes, which, of coarse, chested the little pests into the belief that it was a corn field, and they never went near tbe potatoes until it was too late to do any damage. His crop of tbe escnl- nt is, therefore, the envy of his neigh bors. s The Fruits of Advertising.— An ex change says: “A family in Florida lost their little boy and advertised for him in a daily paper. That very afternoon an all gator crawled np out of a swamp and died on the front door step. In his stomach was found a handful of red hair, some bone but tons, a glass alley, a brass barreled pistol, a Sunday school book, and a pair of check pants. Tbe advertisement did It." Periodicals. — Lippinoott, for December, Is very good. We note a remarkable article entitled “A Roving Commission,” being the experience of a correspondent of a Northern newspaper who accompanied the Southern armies during the entire war, and who en joyed the extraordinary advantage of being protected and encouraged by some of the most distinguished Confederate officers, both civil and military. The narrative is wholly truthful, nothing but proper names being changed or suppressed. Its revela tions will be entirely new to the public.— “ Florida: How to Go and Where to Stay,” is a humorous and suggestive article, ad dressed particularly to those who arc con templating a visit to the Sooth daring the coming Winter. "Chit-Chat from Anda lusia ” is a pleasant, gossipy contribution from the pen of Florence Marryat. “ The Geysers of California ” presents an interest ing account of the hoc springs of the great Pacific State, their curative properties, and the wonderful scenery amid which they are situated. Pollard gives what he considers the "Real Condition of the South "—a bit of pretentions bosh. The IJerald of Health, for December, is very well in its way, but that way is of the brown-bread and starvation method. If wc are to believe the writers iu this maga zine, nobody can have health of mind, soul or body but those who eschew the greater part of the dainties of this world, and who weigh their food on the scales of the chemist before partaking of it sparingly. Much, no doubt, is trne concerning the abuse of the stomach by tobacco, whisky and devilled terrapin, but we believe iu a moderate enjoyment of all things palatable, and expect to live quite as loug as the fel lows who cavil on the ninth part of a roll for breakfast. The Old (fuard, a monthly magazine, de voted to literature, science and art, and the political principles of 1776 and 1860. Thi3 is a well conducted magazine, and has always an Interesting table of contents. It does justice to the Sonth, and Is publish ed in New York; Dr. Thomas Dunn Eng lish, editor, and Van Evrie, Horton 3b Cos., publishers, N0.'163 Nassau street. A Sensible Veto. —Even Alayors do clever things sometimes, as witness the ac tion of the Mayor ol Louisville, Ky.:— Some few weeks since an ordinance was passed by the Common Council of that city to protect ladies from the insults of street corner loafers. After deliberating over the matter for a considerable time, the Mayor has vetoed the ordinance for the following reasons: "If this ordinance were to be strictly enforced, all onr adult male popu lation would be liable to be sent to jail, and I am afraid uot a few would have to be fined, while it is even possible that some of your honorable selves might be surprised to find yourselves victims to Its sweeping prohibitlous. * * It is not even unlikely that the ladles are not displeased at being observed by the gentlemen, though I would not have your honorable body understand me as confidently asserting this of our fkir friends. For my part, I think there is nothing on earth more pleasing than a handsome, well behaved woman, and the man that cannot appreciate and be grateful for such ought to be fined ; but to fine a man for looking with admiration at the ladies is something I cannot approve of." A First Class Nigger Better than a Third-Class White Man —The irrepres sible A. Alpeorln Bradley Is out in the Atlanta papers with a flaming campaign document in the form of a correspondence between himself and Senator Wilson, of Massachusetts. The Senator opposes his running Tor Congress “ against the regular nominee,’' and tells Idm to come down. Bradley tells the Senator that he Is badly posted in Georgia politics; that he (Bradley) is the “ regular nominee,” chos. n by a convention called by the only men authoriz ed to perform that duty, that a deftmet committee, headed by Sesley, held their convention afterwards and nominated “ an ineligible Indian” and “an unknown na tive of Ohio" against him, thus, In the case of the latter, " seeking to elevate a third class white man over a first-doss colored man," which means Bradley. The letters are introduced with an immense cut of a cavalryman In fall charge and are generally rich affairs. Ladies’ Boots.— Button boots are going out of fashion. An elegant gaiter, laced on the Inside of the ankle, is now deemed the only, thing really suitable for wear In fall dress. Sometimes they are exquisitely or namented with an arabesque pattern, stitched into the kid or morocco at the toe and around the heel and lacing. Brass tips to the heels of these boots make them very durable, but very dangerous in walk ing over marble floors or slippery side walks, or desoendtng uncarpeted stairs. Bard a Preache rfor the Atlanta Democracy— The Atlanta Sun, of Satur day, says: The editor of the Bamboostsr has been in vl’ed to make a speech to the Democracy to-night. If be is expected, in this speech, to merely produce some confidence in his reformation, perhaps it is well enough; bat, il he is to be pat np there to Instruct the Democracy, it is about rs absurd on employing an elephant to do a piece of line needle work. Judge of the Alapaha Circuit.—The Atlanta Constitution says that tbe Sedate, in executive session, Hondsy, confirmed John W. O’Neal, member of the Honse from Lowndes county, Judge of Alapaha Circuit. This is an admission that his term of office as a member of the Legisia- j ture has expired. Troche— A Paris correspondent of the] New York Herald thinks Gen. Tbochc is I crazy. W e dare say the Herald correspond j ent has been pestering Trochu with Inu i pertinent advice, and, because be disdained it, the Yankee lunatic thinks him “ crasy.” J Not a Vest Homttabls Welcome On Tuesday, at Appling, Columbia county, J. Mason Rice, the carpet-bag misrepre sen tali ve of Columbia county, who. since his election in 1868, has resided in Rich mond county, seldom ever paying a Tiait to the territory which he presumed to rep resent, appeared to gire an account of his stewardship, and, If possible, secure another nomination at the hands of the negroes. He had his say at the Court Hou«e, taking occasion, daring his remarks, to threaten the citizens with Federal soldiers In the approaching county election. Most of the negroes who had assembled to listen to Rice left the building, leaving him an attentive audience, composed almost entire ly of Democrats. When he had finished speaking, and while the crowd was descending the steps, he rnn his head in contact with a slnng-shot and received two severe cuts thereon. Col. I. S. Fan nin, the Republican candidate tor Congress in the Fifth District, also made a speech, and received a respectful hearing from those present. Not being accustomed to the peculiar manner aud customs of the Columbia county people on public days, he was thoughtlessly standing behind a man at whom another aimed a friendly blow with his fist. The blow aimed failed to take effect on tlie man iu front of Fannin, the latter catching it iu his mouth, and Is now reported minus a tooth. After these slight accidents, the Radicals concluded that they would not make any nominations for legislatorsor conuty officers just at that time. Rice and Fauulu are disposed to questiou the courtesy of their Colombia county opponeuts, since no one has come forward to express regret at the occur rences uarrated. International Monet Order Postal System.—The answer aud plan of England to the proposition of the United States to establish a money order system iu connec tion with the postal system between the two countries, has been received. There Is some difference in the plan proposed by England and that favored by our Post master General. The latter fkvors the adoption of a similar system to that now in operation between the United States and Switzerland, Switzerland and Belgium, and Great Britain. The Swiss system now in operation is working admirably. No money Is sent across either way, but the two offices at New York and Berne receive deposits and send list of depositors to each other twice a week by mail. A letter from the depositor notifies the consignee, who goes to the office, proves his Identity and draws his mouey, less a small toe to the Government. It is the desire of the Post master General to establish a general Inter national money order system to all parts of the world, and the success that has at tended the effbrt so far is an earnest of an increasing popularity of the project Enticing Husbands Away.—lt has just been decided by the Superior Court In Cin cinnati that a wife has a vested right in her husband's society and companionship, and can maintain an action for damages for the loss thereof. It appears that the husband had an adopted daughter who was married, and gradually he absented himself from his own boose until, at last, he resided permanently with those people. The wife brought salt agaiust her hat band and the other two for damages for the loss of his company and society. Upon demurrer, the court ruled that the action would not lie as against her husband, bnt her right of action against those who drew away and harbored her hnsb&nd was in disputable. Persons will, therefore, take notice that If they harbor husbands they are liable to the wires for damages. Cessation of Interest— The Secretary of the Treasury has directed the Assistant Treasurer at New York to gtve notice that from and after the 81st* day of December next no'lnterest will be paid upon three per cent, certificates of the denomination of five thousand ($5,000) dollars between the num bers 1 and 247 inclusive, and of the denomi nation of ten thousand ($10,000) dollars be tween numbers 1 and 192 inclusive; nor will such certificates be available after that time ass portion of the lawful money re served in possession of any national bank ing association. These certificates in the aggregate amount to two million ($2,000,- 900) dollars. The Air Line Railroad. —Tbe Air Line Eagle thus speaks of the progress of the Air Line Railroad and its effects upon that section: The work on this great through line pro gresses rapidly and will be ready for the superstructure to Gainesville by the begin ning of next year. A steam saw mill and many residences are being built—property Is steadlly*r!s!ng in value, and will, before Spring, bring higher prices, owing to tbe now established fact that the Macon and Knoxville Railroad, and the Elltjay and Galnsvllle Road will connect and cross here, and make this a distributing centra for all this region. Advance in Kid Gloves—The prices of kid gloves, says a New York letter, con tinue to advance. On Saturday they could be purchased at $2 25®3 50, retail; to-day the quotations range from $2 75 to SB. Some enterprising dealers have brought a large assortment of Italian gloves Into the market for $1 the pair, and these are eager ly snapped up, though they have a shabby enough look. If tbe war continues, it is probable that cloth or dog skin glove; will have to be introduced. j XoT Wanted Back. -The Elberton Go j vette, published at the residence of Aker- I men, speaking of hi* rumored esriy return jto Georgia, says; “If be does return to l Georgia, we hope be will select some other | locality tt»au tbie to make bis borne, Tbe j people of Elbert county will not complain j I If be never doss eome back." [Ptoa the Otettaad Monthly. Hit Answer to “ Her Letter.* reportcd it mcnrei same*. Being asked br an intimate party— Which the came I wonld term as n friend— Which his health It were vela to call hearty, Since the mind to deceit it might lend; For his arm it was broken quite recent. And has something gone wrong with his lung— Which Is why it is proper and decent 1 should write what runs off his tongue. First, he says, Miss, he has read throngh your letter To the end and the end came too soon. That a slight illness kept him your debtor (Which for weeks he was wild as a loon). That his spii its are buoyant as yours is; That with you. Miss, he challenges Fate (Which the language that invalid uses At times it were vain to relate). And he saya that the mountains are fairer For once being held in yonr thought; That each rock holds a wealth that is rarer Than ever by gold seekers sought— (Which are words he would putln these pages, By a party not given to guile; Which the same not, at date, paying wages. Might produce in the sinful a smile). He remembers the ball at the Ferry, And the ride, and the gate, and the vow, And the rose that yon gave him—that very Same rose he is treasuring now; (Which his blanket he’s kicked on his trunk. Miss, And insists on his legs being free ; And bis language to me from his bank, Miss, is frequent ami painful and free). He hopes yon aro wearing no willows, But are happy and gay all the while ; That he knows—(which this dodging of pil lows Imparts bnt small ease to the style. And the same yon wilt pardon)—he knows. Miss, That, though parted by many a mile, Yet, were belying under the snows, Miss, They’d melt into tears at yonr smile. And you’ll still think of him ih yonr pleasures, In yonr brief twilight dreams of the past. In this green laurel-spray that be treasures, It was plncked where yonr parting was last. In this specimen—bnt a small trifle— It will do for a pin for your shawl; (Which the truth not to wickedly stifle, Was his last week’s “ clean up” —and hit all). He’s asleep—which the same might seem strange, Mias, Were it not that I scorn to deny That I raised his last dose lor s change, Miss, In view that his fever wss high, But he lies there quite peaceful and pensive; And now my respects, Miss, to yon; Which, my language, although comprehensive, blight seem to be freedom—Us true. Which I have a small favor to ask yon, Aa concerns a bull-pup, which the same— If the duty would not overtask you— You wonld please to procure for me, game, And send per express to the Flat, Miss, Which they say York is famed for the breed. Which though words ot deceit may be that— Miss, I’ll trust to your taste, Miss, indeed. P. S.—Which this same interfering In other lolka’ ways 1 despise— Yet, If so be I w.'s hearing That It’s jest empty pocket as lies Betwixt you and Joseph—it toilers That, having no family claims, Here’s my pile—which it’s six hundred dollars, As is, yours, with respects, Truthful Jamxs. A Song of a Nest. BT »HAN INGBLOW. There was once a nest in a hollow, Down in the mosses and knot-grass pressed, Boft and warm, and full to the brim; Vetches leaned over it purple and dim, With bulter-cup bods to follow. I pray you hear my song of s nest, For It Is not long; Yon shall never light in a Summer quest The bushes among— Shall never light on a prouder sitter, A fair netuul, nor ever know A ®°f* er sound than their tender twitter, That wind-like did come and go. I had a nestful once of my own, Ah! happy, happy I: Bight dearly I loved them; bnt when they wero grqwn, They spread ont their wings to fly— O, one after one they flew away Far up the heavenly blue, To the belter country, the upper day, And—l wish 1 was going too. I pray you what Is the nest to me, My empty nest T And what Is too shore where I stood to see My boat sail down to the West t Can I call that home where I anchor yet. Though my good man has sailed T Cau I call that home where my nest was set. Now ail its hopes have failed t Nay, but the port where my sailor went, And the land where my nestlings be; There is the home where my thoughts are sent. The only home for me. [For the Courier. Provisional Forgiveness. Old Hodge WM eiek, so very elds, la sooth, His Ofe, ’tWas th drawing to s ▲nd pondering on this all uowuteome troth, Remorseful memories robbed him of repose. The duty of forgiveness of his fires, Hli ghostly counsellor bad urged with zeal. Assuring him most earnestly that those Who anger or resentment should conceal, Would sorely hazard tbelr immortal weal. ’Twas bard on Hodge, for ha and Deacon Giles Had been at daggers’ points for many a day ; And now to meet tbe enemy with smiles, Whom he had kept for twenty years at bay And quarrelled, snarled and fought with all the Was passing tough hut with a wholesome fear Os what might chance by reason of delay, Hodge sent for Giles, and bidding him draw near, Beside hia conch, obset red with face severe : meet the truth should be con- Ton are of aq the knaves 1 ever knew Tbe very meanest and the ‘meanest,’ A rascal out end out, and through and through; doc *°r# sod Us parson too WUI have H the* l‘« ebbfig out to era. And that i most bn reconciled to yon, my hand—let by-gones by-gone* Heaven meg forgive yon, bat It’s toagh to me.” ° Ue " to”* W * u< »t«dgblway tamed Bat at a motion from tbs sick man eame Back to hia couch again, and bending low, He beard him faintly syllable his name. And add—bia cheek suffused with beetle flame— “ I may recover and! get round once more, 8o I wm thinking, Giles, before yon eame, That If the doctor should my health restore, I’d like to have It just as Uvas before !" South Boston, Nov. 1870. B. 3. Fob Couous, Colds and Throat Diseases, nse “Brown's Bronchus! Troches,” havin'' /roved tbelr efficacy by a test of many years. Tbs Troches are highly recommended and p.c seribed by Physicians. Those exposed to sad den changes should always he supplied with " The Troches,” M they give prompt relief. Owing to the good reputation and popularity of tbs Troches, many worthiest and cheap imi tations see offered, which are good for nothing. 5* Mrs to outaiw the true " Broun?e Bronchial Troches " field everywhere. 4ecM -
