Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 24 June 1869 — Page 2
HEAVEN.
Beyond these chilling winds and gloomy skies, Beyond Death's cloudy portal. There is a land where beauty never dies,
And love becomes immortal.
A land whose light is never dimmed by shade, Whose fields are ever vernal Where nothing beautiful can ever fade,
And bloom for
aye—eternal.
We may not know how sweet its balmy air, How bright and fair its flowers We may not hear the songs that echo there,
Through these enchanted bowers.
The c'ty'a shining towers we may not ece, Witn our dim, earthly vision For Death, the silent warder, keeps the key
That opens the gates eiysian.
Bat sometimes, when adown the western sky The fiery sunset lingers, Its golden gates swing inward, noislessly,
Unlocked by unseen fingers.
And while they stand a moment half ajar, Gleams from the inner glory Stream brightly through the azure vault afar
And hall reveal the story.
Oh, land unknown! Oh, land of love (Jivine! Father, all-wise, eternal. Guide, guide these wandering, way-worn feet of mine.
Into those pastures vernal.
IIESBY (XAT.
••The Mill-Boy of the Slashes.-' "The Prince of the Senate."
Henry Clay was born in Hanover county, Virginia, April 12, IT77. He was live years old when his lather, who was a clergyman, died, leaving him to the care of a mother, whose delicate health stimulated him to exertions for his own support. Ilis early school advantages were very limited, and the same ma}- be said of his progress, though it is not to be supposed that he did not make the best use of such opportunities as he had. The school house where he received his early education was a building of rough logs, with one door, which being the only opening, served to admit the youthful statesman and the light by which he studied. At the aged of fourteen he was engaged as clerk in the store of Mr. Denny, of Richmond, Virginia. Here he was obliged to pass the ordeal of an awkward country boy among city clerks, but he bore it bravely—never seeming to be ashamed of his mother, who had given him the best clothes he could afford, though coarse and home-made, and when they came to wit and repartee they found no feeble antagonist in young Henry. He stayed in the store one year, when, through the kindness of his step father, he obtained a clerkship in the Court of Chancery, of which Peter Tinsley, Esq., was Clerk. Here again he became the subject of the practical jokes of brainless youths, who before lorn found out their mistake, as the awk ward country boy left them far behind and gradually rose in the estimation of his friends, and to the best position in the office. While in this office he attracted the attention of Chancellor Wythe, of Virginia, man conspicuous in the legislature of his State, an ardent patriot—a delegate to the first Congress, a signer of the Declaration and a member to the Convention that framed the Federal Constitution, and a man whom any one might be proud to call his friend. Henry Clay became at last practically his private secretary, though he remained in the Clerk of Chancery's office.
There is a little bundle of interesting history in the sentiment offered by Robert Hughes at a 4th of July dinner: "Iionry Clay—he and I were born close to the Slashes of Old Hanover. He worked barefooted and so did I he went to mill and so did I he was good to his mamma and so was I. 1 knew him like a book and I love him like a brother."
Mr. Clay, in a speech before some friends, gives this brief review of his boyhood and youth: "In looking back upon my origin and progress through life, I have great reason to be thankful. My father died in 17SJ, leaving me an infant of too tender yell's to retain any recollection of his smiles and endearments. My surviving parent removed from this State in 1792, leaving me, a boy of fifteen years of age, in the office of the High Court of Chancery^ in the city of Richmond, without guardian, without pecuniary support, to steer my course as I might or could. A neglected education was improved by nay own irregular exertions, without the benefit of systematic instruction. I studied law in the office of a late lamented friend—the late Governor Brooke—the Attorney General of Virginia, and also under the auspices of the venerable anfl venerated Chancellor Wythe, for whom I had acted as
amanuensis. I
obtained a liccnse
to practice the profession from the Judges of the Court of Appeals of Virginia, and established myself in Lexington, in 1897, without patrons, without the favor of the great and opulent, without the means of paying my weekly board, and in the midst oi a bar distinguished by eminent members. I remember how comfortable thought I should be if I should make one hundred pounds, Virginia -money, per yeai*, and with what de-$
2 CEAWFORDSYILLE JOURNAL: JUNE 24, 1869.
Before a class of law students, Henry Clay said: "I owe my success in life to one single fact, viz: that at the age of twenty-seven I commenced and continued for years, the process of daily reading and speaking upon the contents of some useful book. These off-hand efforts were made sometimes in a corn field, at others, in a forest, and not unlrequently in some distant barn, with the horse and ox for my auditors. It is to this early practice in the great art of all arts, that 1 am indebted for the primary and leading impulses that stimulated me forward, and have ha an re
quent destiny."1 Henry Clay died June 29, 1852, at the age of 75 years—but his influence livesto encourage and stimulate the young men of to-day.
The new marriage law of Ohio prohibits marriage between firstcousins. and of girls under sixteen years of age.
NEW BAKERY.
light I received the first fifteen shill- DRY GOODS, HARDWARE, AC. ings fee. My hopes were more than!, I immediately rushed into realized a successful and lucrative practice-
When Clay went to Lexington he joined the debating society there. On the first evening of his attendance, as the president announced that no others desired to speak the debate would close, Henry Clay whispered to some one sitting by his side that he thought the subject was not exhausted, when immediately he was called for. The president nodded assent all eyes were turned upon the new member, all voices hushed as he rose: "Gentlemen of the Jtuy," Mr. Clay began, and ashamed and embarrassed, could not proceed but the politeness of the members re-assured him, and he again began, "Gentlemen of the Jury." As he had risen and twice attempted to speak, he must now proceed, and rising above his embarrassment, he convinced those present that the subject was indeed not exhausted. One of his friends said many }rcars later that it was .the best speech of his life.
After Henry Clay's entrance into political life his history is the history of his country. From the time that he was appointed to lill a vacancy in Congress, in 1806 to the time of his death, in 1852, he was her faithful servant. He was twice elected to the Legislature of his own State twice Speaker of the House in Congress four times returned to. the U. S. Senate Secretary of State under John Quincy Adams welcomed LaFayette on his visit to America, in 1824, and three times a candidate for the Presidency.
One stain rests upon his character, for which a Christian man, and much more a statesman can offer no apology. His driel with John Randolph, though not fatal to either party, is the dark spot in his otherwise brilliant history. With this left out, what an example of purity and strength of character does the life of Henry Clay all'ord. What a stimulus and encouragement to persevering and energetic action. The Mill-Boy of the Slashes becomes the Prince of the Senate, the first orator and states man of his time, the pride of the people, and the man whose glorious words, "I would rather be right than President," have gone ringing over the land, have been caught up by aspiring young men, and guided and kept in the path of rectitude and honor many who, had they not heard them, might have strayed.
NEW FIKjir
Grocery anil Bakery.
"The Old Mack Stand/'
Call and sec the Firm and get something nice in the Grocery Une.
T^YERYTHING- in the Bakery Line of the XL' finest quality. Orders promptly filled, and ail goods delivered. Don't forget to call when you come to town. Bring your product? and get the highest price, and the freshest am! cheapest groceries.
If you" are hungry, come and get your dinner. Why starve"? You can appease yotir appetite for a small sum. Don't forget the place,
Next door to the
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MAHORNEY & GERARD.
mm3a6£
CAMPBELL & HARTER
Arc now Displaying a
SPLENDID STOCK
OF
SPRING GOODS,
WHICH
tbey ofler to this community at the lowest prices touched since'the
They have made a .specialty on-
DRESS GOODS.
And can exhibit all the
N E W S E S
And the latest
Imported Novelties,
in SPLENDID DESIGNS, MAGNIFICENT SHADING!?, ENDLESS VARIETIES.
GOODS FOR
WALKING SUITS,
Traveling Dre^es, Bridal
Robes, Jlouriiing and
Half* Mourning.
They also make a specialty of
BR ID A O O I S
No outfit will be so ricli and unique as that which can be purchased of them.
THEIR TERMS ARE CASH.
Which of itself is a guarantee that all their oods
S
1)1-1!
marked at the .Examine for
lowest possible ,•ourselves.
Now is the time to buy
your goods, and Camp
bell and Hartei,?s is
the place.
~W O O ILt I
Campbell & Ilarter have added to their
Woolen Department
A FULL LINE OF
Factory Goods, Counterpanes, Blankets, Yarns, Cassimeres,
Jeans, Flannels, Quilts, Satinets, Cloths,
And Balmoral and Felt Skirts, which they will exchange for WOOL at the market price.
CAMPBELL & llARTElt.
mayG
CORNER BOOK STORE.
STHEOLD
CORNER BOOK STORE.
THE
tire of December 23 has caused a removal of the old
CORNER BOOK STORE
To the
South Room, National Block,
WASHOGTOSf STREET,
Where.may be found a full stock of Miscellaneous. School, College, Toy. and Blank
O O K! J**
Including a choice lot of Bibles, I'rayer and Ilymn Books. Note. Letter, Cap, Bill and Wrapping
I* A E S
Buff and White EN VELOPES, lates, Ink, Mucilage, Crayons, Pencils, and all that is necessary to make a full .stock of Stationers' Goods.
A full and nice line of
Pocket (Htlery and Pocket Books
Having lost our entire stock of
WALL AND WINDOW PAPERS, I
we have received since an entire new stock in that line, and ask your attention to the best, prettiest, and cheapest assortment ever offered in this city.
Curtains, Goods and Fixtures,
A nice assortment.
PICTURE FRAMES & MOLDINGS.
We had also to lay in anew stock of Frames and. Moldings, which arecheaper than ever. Particular attention paid to FRAMING Pictures, and no extra charge for work Cords, Tassels and Picture Nails.
Toys and Notions by the Million.
We receive all the leading
Magazines and Newspapers,
Having over rlfty diilerent kinds, and any not on our list promptly supplied.
The Indianapolis Daily Papers,
•Journal and Sentinel, and the Lafayjette Journal, received every morning, and delivered to subscribers at publishers' rates.
We cannot begin to enumerate all that we have to sell, but ask you to hunt up the old establishment, and see what we have. And while we would thank the public for their former liberal patronage, we would ask a continuance of the same, and shall try and deserve it by our attention to the wants of the community, and selling at such prices as will suit all reasonable people.
L. A. FOOTE & CO.
CARRIAGES AND BUGGIES.
KliWKll KOIIEKTY.
11. DKKiHTOX
JJ. I.
DOIIKKTV.
ESTABLISHED IN 1859.
DOHERTY & DEIGHTON.
Manufacturers
and Buggies.
VElrOCIFEBES,
Sulkies. Spring & Farm Wagons
,K ALL KINDS,
Sew 'Brick Shop. Washington Street, opposite Center Clinrcli,
CRAWFORDSVILLE, IND.
THE
very liberal patronage bestowed upon us in the last ten years by the citizens of Montgomery, Parke, Fountain, Putnam and Boc*ic counties, and our large and increased business, impresses us with the sense of obligation we are under to our customers, and we feel it our duty as Avell as pleasure to express our thanks for past favors, and hope to retain and merit in future a_continuance of the same. We would desire to state that the quality of our work is nearer perfection than ever before, owing to
Enlarged Facilities
for Manufacturing and keeping a greatly increased stock on hand. We would call special attention in this connection to our styles, which a**e up to the most approved fashions of the East.
We invite the farmers and all others to examine our work, which we are determined shall stand on its own merits.
We warrant all our work from one to two years.
Old Work Made Ifeir.
Repairing done to order in wood, blackand trimming. ehicles in exchange for
smithing, painting and trimming. Will take Old new work. yg-Rfemember the place, Washington St., opposite Center Church, apl DOHERTY & DEIGHTON.
SADDLES AND HARNESS.
Ensminger & Nicholson,
MANUFACTURER OF
SADDLES AND HARNESS
Of All Kinds.
A FULL LINE
As Cheap
AS
THE CHEAPEST!
Ladies' Saddles, Men's Saddles, Bridles,
Halters, Hitch Straps, Girths.
Whips,
And everything in the Saddlery and Harness line.
E A I I N
Done wiDi
Neatness and Dispaich!
SHOP ON
W ashiiigton St.,
North of Court House.
juneSyl
ENSMINGER & NICHOLSON.
EMPIRE SEWING MACHINE.
Ensminger & Nicholson,
AGENTS FOi THE
Sewill« MilCiiillC.
CRAWFORDSV1LLE.
THIS MACHINE
Received the First Premium
E A A I
OF THE
AMERICM INSTITUTE,
In Xe'' York, Oct. 26, 1867.
AND HIGI1KST I'KEMIUM FOR
Best Manufacturing Machine,
Paris Exposition. July 1867
IT
has a straight needle, perpendicular action, makes the Lock or Shuttle Stitcli which will neither rip nor ravel, and is alike on both sides performs perfect sewing on every description of material, with cotton, linen, or silk thread," from the coarsest to the finest number. It hems, fells, binds, braids, tucks, quilts, plaits, and gathers. As a family sewing machine it has no superior. jue3yl
MILLINERY.
I I N E
LL assortment of Millinerv (ioods.
A"'' Spring and Summer Stock.
The Ladies of Crawlordsville and vicinity: are invited to take a look at them.
Miss Pierpont will also he found in the rooms.
Shoj) im National Block,
ashivgtoii Street,
Crawfoi'dsville!
Mrs. L. M. Williams.
mavlStf
MILLINERY.______
HIS SS I'EI) A RTE R'S
New Millinery Rooms.
MISSthis
DARTER would inform the ladies of city and vicinity that she has opened New Millinery Rooms, in Darter's new building, corner Washington and Pike streets, opposite Center Church, and would solicit their attention to her
New and Beautiful Styles
OfMillinery goods, and quality of Ler work.
eeriilcaching and Pressing done to order promptly, and satisfaction guaranteed. dpclft
PROPOSALS FOR CISTERNS. ATOTICE is hereby given, that, by direc-
JLi
tion of the Common Council of the city of Crawfordsville, scaled proposals will be received at the office of the City Clerk, until July 5th, 1869, for the construction of five cisterns, according to the plans and specifications to be on file in said office, on and after the 15th inst.
The
Council
reserves the right to reject
any and all bids not deemed to the interest of the city. T.D.BROWN, JunelOSt. City Clerk.