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WM. J. YATES. -Editor, and Propreitor.
CHARLOTTE, N. C, TUESDAY, . OCTOBER 16, 18G6.
FIFTEENTH VOLUME -N U II BED. 119.
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CflAKLOTTE FJEMALE . INSTITUTE,
CHARLOTTE, N. C.
The next session commences on the 1st of October,
1800, and continues until 30th June, 18G7.
The session ia divided into two Terms of Twenty
wet ks each the one commencing the 1st October,
1866, and the other the 15th February, 1867.
Expense per Term of Twenty week :
Board, including every expense, except
washing,' ' - $105 00
Tuition in Collegiate Department ' 25 00
" " Primary " 20 00
Music, Modern Languages? Drawing and Painting
taught by competent and thorough .Instructors at
u ual prices.
For circular and catalougue containing full par
ticulars, address
11EV. R. BURWELL & SON, Principals,
July 9, 1 SCO. Charlotte, N. C.
MO DICE BOUGHT AND HOLD.
HAMJioND & Mclaughlin,
In the liryev Building, on Trade Street,
Are constantly receiving and keep on handor sale
a general assortment of
Groceries)
fuch a3 Suit. Iron. Leather, Sugar, Cottee, Molasses,
Wheeling, Bale Yarn, Liquors of all kinds, &c ,&c,
vrhich they will sell at moderate prices for Cash or
exchange for country Produce of every description.
II. B. HAMMOND,
Sept 17, 18C6. J. Mclaughlin.
HIGHLY DESIRABLE P310PEUTY
FOR SALE.
Wishing to change my business, I will sell 250
Acres of LAND in and adjoining the Town of Char
lotte, (40 acres incorporation) On the Tract there
is a gooT Mill-site, 21 feet fall, with a first rate Dam
recently built, and race dug, und all the large tim
bers for a-Mill House on the grouud. The Tract
can be divided. It is worth the attention of any
one wishing a paying propertj", or as an investment.
Any information can be ha'd by applying to the sub
scriber. - - " ' W." F. PHIFEit.
Sept 10, I8G5. tf
On Consignment,
400 Bushels white Corn, 250 bnshels Meal, H boxes
ordinary Tobacco, at
HUTCHISON, BURROUGHS & COrS.,
Sept 10, IStiti Opposite 1st National Bank.
Y.. B. VANCK. C. DOWD. R. D. JOHNSTON.
VANCE, DOWD 6c JOHNSTON,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
Charlotte, N C ,
Having associated tneruelves together, will prac
tice in the Court of Mecklenburg, Iredell, Catawba,
D.tvidson, Rowan, Ca,barri3 and Union, and in the
Federal and Supreme Courts.
Claims collected anywhere in the State.
April 2, 1800 'if
MEDICAL CARD.
DRS. GIBBON & McCOMBS, having associated
themselves in the practice of Medicine and Surgery,
respectfully tender their professional services to the
citizens of Charlotte and surrounding country.
From a large experience in private as well as
Field and Hospital practice, they feel justified in
proposing to pay special attention to the practice of
Surgery in all its branches.
Oilice in, Granite Row, up stairs, opposite the
Mansion House.
ROBERT GIBBON, M. D.
Dec 11, 1805 J.- P. McCOMBS, M. D.
The Southern Express Company,
For the transportation of merchandise, valuable
packages, specie, bank notes, bonds, &c, for all parts
of the South and Southwest, in connection with
ADAMS EXPRESS COMPANY,
have established their agency at 59 BROADWAY,
NEW YORK, where orders to call for good to be
forwarded South will receive prompt attention.
Merchandise and valuables delivered to Harnden's,
Kinsley's, American and United States Express Com
panies, fjr the Southern Express Company, will re
ceive prompt dispatch.
For particulars, rates of freight, ic. &c, apply at
the office of the Soulheru Express Companv, 59
Broadway. II. B. PLANT,
Dec 18, 1865. ; President.
JOE1N VOGEL,
PRACTICAL TAILOR;
Respectfully informs the citizens of Charlotte and
surrounding country, that he" is prepared to manu
facture gentlemen's clothing in the latest style and
at short notice. His best exertions will be given to
ronder satisfaction to those who patronize him.
Shop opposite Kerr's Hotel, next door to Brown &
Stitt's store.
January 1. 1
Co-Partnership Notice.
MR- R. MACDONALD is this day (July 1st)!
admitted a partner in the business of our House at
Charlotte, N.C., which will be continued under the
firm of STENUOUSK. M ACAULA Y & CO.
STENHOrSE & MACAULAY.
f .July IS, 1865.
James Hirer Insurance Company, !
iiOWAPvDSYlLLE, VA. " j
CUAETERED CAPITAL, 1,500,000. j
J. W. POiYNING, Agent, Charlotte, X. C. I
This old, tried, and solvent company deals liber- j
.ally, pay? protup'ly, and asks patronage. See b?low, j
io which mauy others similar could be added; j
"lUcHMOXD. Ya., Feb. 15, 1 8CC. i
"In the month of December, 1865, we had Cotton ,
burned which was insre iu the James.River Com- ;
pany. and its part of loss, amounting to one thous
and seven hundred and thirty-three dollars and
thirty three cents, was paid promptly as soon as
proof, Ac, was forwttrded, and over two montts
iefore it was due under the policy. Such prompt- '
iies merits patronage. A. Y. Stokks fc Co." J
April 2 :?jG - -J j' i
MAXIMILIAN'S SPEECH. ,
The speech delivered by Maximilian in the
City of Mexico, on tbo 16th ultimo, .will some
what surprise those who have been, expecting
tii early departure for Europe. It does doc
read as coming from a man who despairs of his
cause. Nevertheless, the very announcement
"that he was still firm .in the seat which the
votes of the people had caused him to occupy,"
shows how uncomfortable that seat must be,
and how critical the condition of the empire.
That a "true Hapsburg" never deserts his post
in the hour of danger may be true, for those
who like to believe it; but the least caid about
the Hapsburgs just now, after their disgraceful
defeat in the late Prussian war, the better for
Maximilian and his ricltetty empire. The
Hapsburg sua has gone behind a cloud in Eu
rope, and is only struggling to shine in Mexico.
It looks, however, as if the Mexican Emperor
were preparing for an earnest and determined
struggle against the Liberals; report even cre
dits him with an intention to take the field in
person against the rebels. The latter also seem
to have a renewal of their old quarrels about
the presidency. Ortega, at latest dates, -it is
reported, was acting as President at Monclova
with a cabinet of his own; while rumors have
reached Havana that Juarez had been compelled
to fly to I'aso del Norte.
COTTON GIi.
A Fifty-Saw Cotton Gin, in good order, for sale
by JOHN L. MOREHEAD.
Oct, 1, 16G.
NOTICE.
By virtue of a decree of the Court of Pleas and
Quarter Sessions, obtained at July Term, last, we
will, as Administrators of C J Wilson, dee'd, sell at
Public Auction, at the Court House in the city of
Charlotte, on Monday the 22d day of October next,
a valuable Tract of LAND, lying on the waters of
McDowell's Creek, adjoining the Lands of Hopewell
Copper Mine, Thomas M Kerns, David Allen and
others, known as the McKnight place, containing
about Two Hundred and Fifty Acres. Sold on a
credit of twelve months, the purchaser giving bond
with approved security.
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Sept 10, 18G6 6t
T f U7Tr DAT UlUlJ
Wagon
and
Team,
W. BOYD.
To hire or sell.
Sept 3, 1806.
Apply to
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J. T. BUTTLER,
WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER,
CHARLOTTE, I. C,
Has just received the finest Stock of GOODS ever
offered in this market, consisting of
WATCHES.
Fine Gold Hunting American andEnglish Watches
of the best makers. Ladies ,fine Gold H tinting Ge
neva Watches; fine Silver American, English and
Swiss Watches. Watches of all sorts and all sizes,
from Five Dollars" to Three Hundred.
CLOCKS.
I have some of the best, which I will sell at prices
to please anv one.
JEWELRY.
1 would say to the ladies, come and see for your
selves, the finest Stock ever offered in this city, con
sisting of fine Jet Sets ; fine Gold and Enamel Sets;
tiue Coral Sets; Locket Pins, Ear-rings, &c.
SILVER WARE.
Silver Tea and Table Spoons, Forks and Thimbles ;
plated Tea and Table Spoons, Forks. Butter-Knives
aud Cups, Castors, &c.
S P E CT A C L E S .
Fine Gold, Silver, Steel, &c, to suit all ages.
Gun?, Pistols and Cartridges, and Musical In
struments. The above Goods I will sell cheaper than you can
buy them in New York or elsewhere.
The highest price paid for
OLD GOLD AND SILVER.
Watch Glasses only 25 cents.
Please accept my sincere thanks for your kind
and liberal patronage to me since my return from
the armv. '
Sept 17, 1866. . J. T. BUTLER.
Dr. I. ill. Davidson,
Offers his professional services to the citizens of
Charlotte, and the surrounding country.
Sept 10,1866.
UEAi) THIS FOR YOURSELF.
NEW
We are receiving our FALL and WINTER
GOODS, and we ask the public to call and see our
Stock of
DRY-GOODS,
consisting of Delains, Fallords, Poplins, black and
colored Silks, Prints, bleached and brown Domestic
Drills, Cotton Flannel, Bird Eye Draper, Table Liu
nens, and in fact everything that the public need.
GENTS' GOODS-
Fine Cloths, Cassimeres, black and colored Ker
seys, Jeans, Shirtings, Shirt Fronts, Collars, &c.
READY-MADE CLOTHING,
of the best style and fashions -well made.
HATS.
Ladies' Hats, in the latest syle, Park Hats, Sea
Side, Sailors, and eveiy style of the season.
H A R D W ARE.
Locks, Hinges, Screws, Chis?els, Hammers, Plains
and Bits, Brace and Bits, Bjring Machines with
Bits, Anvils, Vises, Bellows, and in fact everything
in the Hardware line.
GROCERIES.
Sugar, coffee, molasses, cheese, candles, soap,
spice, pepper, ginger, and all kinds of Groceries of
the best quality.
SHOES.
We ask every body if they want good Shoes to
give us a call.
As for prices we only ask a fair show. It is to
our interest to d-al fair, and our principle to do !
right. Call and see for yourselves- . We thank the I
public for past patronage, and desire a continuation I
of the same.
snt 17- ism BARRINGER. WOLF & CO. I
STEJS HOUSE & MACAULAY,
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
Charlotte, X. C.,and GG Ptarl Sl,Xew York
Prompt personal attention to the sale of cotton,
cotton yarns, naval stores, "4c, and the purchase of
merchandise generally. -. z-r -
Refeiikxces John Wilkes and T H Bum, Esq'rs,
Charlotte, NC ; Jordan Womble, Esq, Raleigh, N
O; O G Parsley i Co. Wilmington, NC; D Paul
Co, and Robt Mure & Co, Charleston, S C ? Wilcox
4 Hand, Augusta, Ga : Dunlop, Moncure 4 Co,
Richmond, Va ; Tannabill, Mcllwane .4 Co, NY.;
Partridge, Wells 4 Co, New York.
"A oar 5, I860. '
THE CHINESE IN CALIFORNIA.
San Francisco, Sept. 9, 1866.
Io this State we have over fifty-eight tbou
saad Chinese, of which about fifteen hundred
are females, and there may be some three or
four hundred children born here. The females
are, bat in very rare instances, regarded as
wives, and even those
claiming
to be of this
class are transferred for a consideration by their
importers, Chinese hags : the price is three or
four hundred dollars. The others lead a life of
lewdness; feriala modesty is unknown to the
race.
A Chinese chapel and parsonage was erected
here some thirteen years ago by subscription, to
which your correspondent contributed, in order
that the heathen might be converted. A lew
neophytes of the Celestial Kingdom, by the in
ducements of clothing and presents, were pre
sent for a few Sundays, and the only benefits
resulting from the effort was in favor or the
preacher's pocket. The next effort made was
by tho Catholics. A Dative of China, who had
been educated at the Propaganda of Rome, was
brought here, and was a man -or ability, epeak
ing English well. But he made no impression
on bis countrymen.
The Chinese worship has many temples here.
Iocense and lamps are constantly burning be
fore the idols, and at funerals, some of which are
very expensive, and the peculiar rites are most
ceremoniously followed. Roasted hogs, orna
mented with patches of spices, and other meats
are spread on a table in front of the house of
the deceased, incense rods are constantly burn
ing, a body of women are crying, and when the
body is buried, the meats are left for a time
around the grave that the spirit of the departed
may inhale the odors of the food to sustain him
on his journey. Later, when the essences are
supposed to have been exhausted, tho sorrowing
friends eat them.
In some respects the Chinese have shown a
disposition to act like a "Mefican man" they
cannot pronounce the letter R. When they get
chances to run off with Chinese girls (the girls
being held in debt by the old hags ho import
them) they do so, and get married by justices
of the peace, and this releases them.
In another respect, the Chinese Doctors have
been the most successful of quacks. One of the
class here realized in less than six months, over
thirty thousand dollars from our principal mer
chants and bankers. The individual in ques
tion, Li-po-tai, had levees every day for months.
Li-po-tai did all the same with Chinaman and
'Melican man. He never asked a question
looked at their tongues, felt their pulses, and
then announced their complaints.
"You no tell me ; I tell you ; you payee me "
To one eminent banker, whose face bespoke
high living, the 'Doctor said, with much truth,
"You eatehee too much lumme" which means,
substituting r for I, you diink too much rum,
etc. So well have the Chinese Galens hum
bugged our wealthy people that three or four of
these plausible Orientals have made immense
sums out of men and women who are supposed
to be sensible.
m .
North Carolina State Sabbath School
Convention. The note below explains itself
fully :
In consequence of the large number of eccle
siastical meetings of different denominations, to
be held the present month, it is deemed advisable
to pot-tpone tho State Sabbath School Conven
tion to the last Tuesday (27th) of November.
All interested will please take notice, as it is
earnestly desired that a large delegation of su
perintendents and teachers, male and female,
should attend.
Superintendents who have not already sent
their post office address to W. R Hunter, at
Salisbury, arc requested to do so immediately.
All the papers ol the State are respectfully
requested to give this announcement, entire, one
or more gratuitous insertions.
m. R. Hunter,
R. W. Best,
John Armstrong,
W. II. Crow,
Committee.
Assessor's Office,
UNITED STATES INTERNAL REV
Cth District, North Carolina
SALISBURY, Sept. 22d, 1866.
In compliance with instructions from the Com
missioner of Internal Revenue, I hereby designate
the following places in this District, where an As
sessor or an Assistant Assessor, and a Collector or
a Deputy Collector will be located on the days re
spectively named, for the purpose of weighing and
appropriately marking under the Internal Revenue
laws, (Act approved July 13, 1866,) any cotton
which may be brought to those several places from
the places where the same was produced, in the same
district, viz :
Salisbury, Statesville Monday, Wednesday end
Friday.
Concord, Charlotte Tuesday. Thursday 4 Friday.
China Grove, Ilarritburg Monday, Wednesday
and Friday.
Lincoluton Tuesday and Fridav.
U. II. HELPER, Assessor.
Oct 1, 1866 tf
AT
IflcLEOD & STEEL'S.
We are now receiving and opening our
. FALL AND WINTER STOCK,
which has been selected with great care. The lib
eral patronage received from our friends and the
publrc generally has indueed us to purchase a more
extensive Stock litis (all than at any previous lime.
We hope to merit a continuation of their kind favors.
Our Stock embraces many of the most desirable
stjles of
Ladies' Dress Goods,
black and colored Cloths, Cloaks, Shawls, White
Goods, Embroideries, Trimmings, Ribbons, Notions,
Hosiery, Gloves, Straw Goods. Furs, Gents' Fur
nishing Goods, Hals, Caps, Boots aud Shoes, Hollow
and Willow Ware, Hardware,
Groceries and Crockery.
Our Stock will compare favorably with any in the
market. We respectfully ask an examination of
the same. - . -,
Oct 1, 1866.
Seed. Rye,
HAMMOND 4
For sale by
p-t I, 1SPP
Mclaughlin.
THE. GALLANT PBLHA3kL
V From the 'Houston (Texas) Journal.
. Where is there a soldier of the old army, who
was on the heighta of . Fredericksburg, bat can
recollect .the hero, young : Pelh am, fighting his
guns in front of Franklin'a corps. One thrill
of admiration ran-throughout the army, and the
great hero, as brave as he was modest, had his
reward in" the general orders of Gen. Lee, of the
battle, when he styled him "the gallant Pelham,"
a name that wasat once adopted throughout the
army, .lhe sublimity of this compliment is en
hanced by the fact that he was the only one
ever mentioned by Gen. Lee in general orders,
nnder the rank of a General.
We watched him fighting with unremitting
ardor the guns that he commanded. Now
firing, now retreating, and then returning almost
to the very line of the returning foe at each
discharge a silver line of white would gleam
where the line of blue had before stood. It was
a grand and terrific sight. We could hear all
around the shouts of oar men as they cried :
"See how he fights. Who is it 7 What a sol
dier ! Ilia Pelham !" and cheer after cheer
went up when making his stand near the centre
of the feld, be fought "until nearly every horse
be had was killed, and the men torn to frag
ments ly shot and shell. Then we understood
his work, for gliding to the right of us came
Stonewall Jackson's and A V Hill's corps, and
the lines collided. Pelbam's work was done,
and General Lee, in presence of his corps com
manders and his staff made the remark, "Is it
not a wonder how one so young can be so
brave?" This compliment brought from him
only a Hush upon his beardless cheek.
Brave and heroic heart, we saw him fall in
the front of Averill's fierce surprise. He was
leading to the front some stragglers, and en
deavoring to rally a broken line, his fine sabre
glistening in patriotic circles, over his head, and
his clear voice cheering up each weary heart to
one more honest effort, when a shell burst over
his head, and one fragment went hissing through
his brow. He fell, and for a moment there was
a pause. Stuart for a moment stopped and
looked at him, and said in a solemn tone, the
tears trickling from his eyes, "Serving on my
staff is fatal it is fatal."
The following narrative of Harry Gilmore tells
the rest of the close of this pure good life :
"He was taken from the field by Col. Harry
Gilmore, laid upon his horse and placed in
charge of two dismounted men with orders to
carry him to an ambulance and call a surgeon.
Col. Gilmore thus relates in his book, entitled
"Four Years in the Saddle," the subsequent fate
and brutal treatment of one of the noblest spirits
that perished for the "Lost cause."
"On my way to Culpepper, I overtook, near
Brandy Station, the two men I bad placed in
charge of Pelham, making their way back to
Culpepper, with the body across the horse, just
as they had started from the field of battle, bis
bead and hands banging down on one side, his
legs on the other face, hair and hands soaked
and clotted with mud and blood.
"Overwhelmed with horror, I bad him laid on
the grass in the fence corner, and then, to my
astonishment, found him still alive. Imagine
my indignation and vented wrath, when I found
that instead of rooking for an ambulanee, they
had moved toward Culpepper, a distance of eight
miles, four of which they had already accom
plished. I firmly believe that had surgieal aid
been called to remove the .compression on the
brain, his life might have been saved.
"An ambulance was immediately sent for him,
and by the time I bad dispatched my business
with the telegraph, relham bad arrived in town,
and was at once conveyed . to Bessie s home,
where the ladies had all things in readiness for
bis reception. Three surgeons were soon in at
tendance; and after, by gentle' hands he bad
been washed with warm water, .his feet and
hands swathed in flannel, -and some brandy
poured in his mouth, the surgeons commenced
relieving the compression on the brain. The
piece of shell that had struck him was not larger
than the end of my little finger. It entered just
at the curl of the hair on the back of the bead,
raking through the skull without even piercing
the brain, coming out two inches below the
point where it had entered, lhe skull was
badly shattered between the entrance and the
exit of the shell. As the surgeons removed the
pieces, I selected one as a memento of one of the
most gallant and highly esteemed officers of the
Southern army. He was just Zl years of ge.
"The surgeons soon pronounced his case hope
less, and left him to the care of Bessie and my
self other friends crowded in. About 1, p. m.,
his eyes opened he turned toward me with an
unconscious look closed them drew. a long
breath, and died without a struggle We dressed
him in his best uniform, and bad but just laid
him on the bed, when the door was gently
opened, and Stuart entered, having returned
from the fight at Kelly's Ford. Great tears
rolled down his cheeks as he silently gazed on
the lifeless form, and then retired.
"Exhausted- with fatigue, I lay down upon
the floor, and slept soundly beside 'the mortal
remains of a companion who had ridden to the
field that morning in usually fine spirits; but
such is the fortune of war."
Thus, indeed, perished a great and good lad.
He was carried to his home in Alabama, and
buried beneath her loved soil- la Richmond
his body lay in state, -and the ladies of the
doomed city not only covered his -coffin with
wreaths of evergreens, immortelles and, pure
white roses, to designate the purity of bis life,
but they paid to the form -tan peur, tans
rrproche the tribute of their tears. Every
where on the way he was greete'd with 'funeral
honors, and the noble" heart of Pelham passed
into history as the' type of that pure chivalry
that glowed in the hearts of the youths of the
army, and the loss of whom bath caused much
mpurning throughout the South. '
T. W. SPARROW,
- WITH A. SINCLAIR,
Will be happy to see bis old friends and customers
at Springs' Corr. . r- .
ROMANCE IN BE AI. LIFE.
Tbe New York correspondent of the Albany
Argus gives the following: .
A romantic affair occurred in Brooklyn a
short time ago, A handsome orphan work girl,
Mary Elisabeth B , lived comfortably on the
fruit of her honest labor, and had for some
months been courted by a young man, ' a jour
neyman hatter. Ooe day the young girl said
to him: "Albert, you have been pressing me,to
marry you for three months, and I have post
poned the marriage. Now, however, I will no
longer delay it. A rich lawyer has offered me
$1,000 a month if I would condescend to be a
dishonest woman, and has promised that I
should have splendid apartments on Fifth avc
nue. There is my hand; marry me directly."
lhe lover, highly indignant at tbe attorney and
counsellor, was too glad to obey, the directum
The marriage took place at the residence' of the
bride. The evening before the wedding, how
ever, tbe bridegroom told Mary Elizabeth that
be had a secret to tell her. He was not a jour
neyman hatter, jbut was one of the richest msn
in the city of Boston, and said he would take
ber the next day to tbe beautiful country seat
in the suburbs of the modern Athens, which he
had inherited from' bis father and mother; for
he, indeed, . was an orphan like his bride, his
Mary Elizabeth. The young lover, it appears,
saw Mary a few month's ago at Barnum's
Museum at the Wednesday afternoon matinee,
and fell in love with ber at first sight, and while
she was gazing at the happy family, consisting
of cats, rata, dogs, mice, and monkeys, all con
fined in one cage. . , -
She lived in an attic, and be had taken a
room in the upper story of tbe same bouse to
be near her. Thus, he could see berevery day,
and a mutual passion soon sprung up, between
them. On the 31st of next month the happy
couple sail in the Arago for Havre, and after
spending the honeymoon and tbe winter abroad,
they will return to their own native land in the
spring time of the coming year. ...
- Virtue and integrity always pays well-3
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THE TWO APPBENTICESC
Two boys were apprentices in a carpenter
shop. ' One determined to make himself a
thorough carpenter; the other didn t care.
One read and studied, and got books that would
help him to understand the principles of his
trade,
ing
He spent his evenings at home, read
The other liked fun best. He often went
other boys to have a "good came."
with
Come," he often said to his shop-mate, "leave
your old book; come with us. What's the use
of all this reading?".
If I waste these golden moments," answered
the boy, "I shall loose what I shall never make
up."
While the boys were still apprentices, an of
fer of 2,000 appeared 'in the newspapers for
the best plan for a State House, to be built in
one of tbe Eastern States. The studious boy
saw tbe advertisement, and determined to try
for it. After a careful study, he drew out bis
plans, and sent them to the committee. We
suppose be did not really expect to gain the
prize; but still be
like trying."
thought
"there is nothing
In about a week after, a gentleman arrived at
the carpenter's shop, and inquired if an archi
tect by the name of Washington Wilberforce
lived there.
"No," saidvthe carpenter, "no architect; but
I've got an apprentice by that name." -
"Let s see him, said the gentleman.
The youog man was summoned, and informed
that his plan had been accepted, and that the
two thousand dollars were bis. The gentleman
then said the boy must put up the building;
and bis employer was so proud of his success,
that he willingly gave him bis time and let him
S- .. . - '
The studious young carpenter became one oi
the first architects in the country. He made a
fortune, and stands -high in tbe estimation of
everybody; while his fellow-apprentice can
hardly earn food for himself and family by bis
daily labor. ' 1
Moral Courage in Every Day Life.
Have the courage to discbarge a debt while yon
have the money in your pocket.
Have the courage to do without that which
you do not need, however much your eyes may
covet it.
Have the courage to speak your mind, when
it is necessary to do so, and hold your tongue
when it is prudent you should do so.
Have the courage to tell a man why you will
not lend bim your money.
Have the courage to "cut" the most agreeable
acquaintance you have when you are convinced
that he lacks principle. "A friend hould bear
with a friends infirmities, but not with his vices."
Have the courage to show your respect for
honesty, in whatever guise it appears ; and your
contempt for dishonesty aod duplieity by whom
soever exhibited.
Have tbe courage to wear your old clothes
until yon can pay for new ones
Have the courage to obey your Maker, at the
risk of being ridiculed by man.. ' '-
Have the courage to prefer comfort and pro
priety to fashion in all things. '
Have-the courage to acknowledge yo or ig
norance, rather than to seek for knowledge un
der false pretences. . - j
Have the courage to provide entertainment !
for your friends within your means, not beyond";
. Have the courage to take good paper, and 1
pay lor it annually in advance.
. . - . - . '-"'
A correspondent of the Boston Common,
wealth, Sumner's organ, speaks of General
Grant as a "person of limited information and
eomoion-place ideas, with some obstinate preju
dices, and not a superabundance of intelligent
convictions." - ,. .
A Frenchman rated for not marrying, said,!
. a . . ' L ' " A 1
ne anew no woman ne natea so . muca i iw
make ber his wife." K
To economize-ia to-draw in as much as possi
ble. The Udies apply-this, art to their persons,
and th.e result is a very majl wast. ".
. OUR FORTUNE ' TELUSB.
As a great many well meaning bat over cu
rious young people, un willing to await' tbo wa
rolling of tbe scroll-of fate by tbetlowbat cer
tain hand of. time, are throwing jtway their
stamps upon im posters who reteoiiobeajtrel.
ogists and readers of the future through Chs
medium of the stars, we have thrown into a eon-
densed form the whole theory of tha art -of for
tune telling, by tbe carefal stady of which inj
lady or gentleman can become proficient.
Oar system is infallible, and, as will be per
ceived, is gotten, up after the style of the alma
nac, and, we assure our reader! it fully as re
liable as that interesting annual. .
January The child born in this month will
not be ushered into the world in -July rile or
she will reach man or womanhood, if they live,
and be of strong frame aod robust health, if a at
weakly and ailing. They will become wealthy
if they ; happen : to accumulate or inherit for
tunes. ' i- ' - '" ;',v- '
February The man bora in this month u
born at a later period in the year than tbe ooe
born in the preceding month. He will in all
likelihood be an ardent lover of women, and will
not refuse to take an occasional drink. The
woman born in this month will greatly resemble
women born in other months. She will en
deavor to drees in tbe fashion. - " . ' '
March The man born in' this month will bt
handsome, if be is not ill looking. He will be
very apt to die when his time eomes. Tbe wo
man will be a tidy house-keeper, if she is not
slovenly, and a' great chatter box, if she at all
resembles the rest of the sex.
April -The mao born in this mooth will be
very unfortunate if good fortune does not prove
his friend. The woman will be freckled if she
runs much in the sun without ber bonnet, r
May -The man who is born in this mooth
will have tbe advantage over the one born im
December, inasmuch as the weather is milder.
He will commence life in a cradle, and, without
a chance, end it in a coffin. The woman will
be very fond of reading, if she has learned her
letters aud takes to books.'
June The man born in this month. will love
mint julifs, and will be a constant lover until
he finds a new sweetheart. .The woman will
wear tillers, if she have a pretty foot, a neat
ankle, and a well-turned calf. -
July The man born in thw mouth will be
very fond of bread, meat, vegetables, and coffee,
and pretty apt to eat three meals a day if he
can procure them. The woman will wear Brad
ley's Duplex Elliptic.
August The man born in this month wilt
like to swap places with Brigbam Young. He
will be passionate and ardent so much of the
latter that his favorite spirits will be ardent
ones. Tbe lady will marry young, if an oppor
tunity aod an elligible match present them
selves.
September Tbe man born in this month
will become the purchaser of the lucky ticket
in the "busted up" Radical Orphan and Wi
dows' Relief Association, if he was foolish
enough to invest in the scheme. Tbe woman
will be fond of being courted, and always stag-
a . e - .
ing "iviss me quick ana go, my ooney.
October Tbo man born . in this month wUl
come into the world in the apple-gathering sea-
m a a a . 1 4 L
son. l he lady win De very iona oi me society
of gentlemen, and very industrious, if not of a
lazy disposition.
November The man born in this montu will
just escape coming into ihe world La the last
month of the year. The lady will be rood of
3 i ;T - ot !n t.
pop-corn ana sietgring panics. ouw win im
always ready to pay tbe toll when , crossing a
bridge io a sleigh. ; '
December The man born in this month will
be apt to welcome the new year at very early
age. The woman will have rery pretty eye
if they are not "cross or squint" and will make
a "full hand" at a candy-pulling.
i . i
A TOUCHING INCIDENT.
A young man and his wife were preparing to
attend a Christmas party at the bouse of a friend,
some miles dUtant. "Henry, my dear husband,
Jon't drink too much at the party to-day; you
will promise me, wont you !" said sue putting her
band upon his brow, and raising her eyes to bia
face with a pleading smile. - No, Millie, I will
not; you may trust me," and she wrapped ber
infant in a soft blanket, and they descended.7 The
horses wet e soon prancing over the turf, and a
pleasant' conversation beguiled the way. 'Noar
don't forget your promise," whispered the young
wife, as they passed up th stepa. Poor thing
eho was the wife of a man who loved to look upoa
the wine when red. The party passed pleasantly;
the tinie for departure drew near; the wife de
scecded from tbe upper chamber tp join ber bu
band. A pang shot through ber -beating heart
as she met bim, for he was intoxicated; lie had
broken bis promise.' Silently tbey rode home
ward, save when the drunken man broke into
snatches of a song, or unmeaning ' laughter. But
the wife rode on, her babe pressed doaeljr to her
grieved heart. K)ive tne the baby, Millie; I anC
trust you with him," he said, as they approached
a dark and swollen 'stream. After some hesita
tion she resigned ber first born her darling babe
closely wrapped in a great blanket to hU arm,. .
Over tbe dark waters the noble steed safely bore
them; and when they reached the bank, th'
mother asked for her child. " With mach care an! '
tenderness be placed the bund'e in ber arms; bat
when she clasped it to br bcart'no babe iraa
there; it had dipped from. tho bbuiket, -nd lb4'
drunken father knew it not! A wild abrick front
the motlrer aroused him, and he: turoT round;
just in time to see tbe little roy face ' lise one
woment abovo the darken!, then sink forever,
and that by his owir intemperance! The angtiak
of the mother and remorse of thefatlier are Utter
imagined than described. Ghteote News. - f
Pabdoseds Wm. Marshal,- of- Rutherford
couaty, who was sentenced to be bung on-Friday,
the lUth iost , has been pardoned by GOT.
Worth.- :. - , .. . ..O
, .- m mm i ' 1 - - t
, Eleven wives and forty-seven children moara
the recent decease of a Mormoa .Bishop. - - -
"I'm not o strong as I need to 'to," si th
OjBion remaiked after U was boiled. " ' "
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