Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 16 September 1869 — Page 3

"Let There be Liglit.1'

The mighty pall of darkness hung over us for almost three minutes!— During that time every one in our group had a deathlike hue So might have looked the face of the universe to the Apostle John in some of his apocalyptic visions. At two minutes after five, as we stood looking at the black orb, with its magnificent corona, a sudden flash of golden light burst forth from the northern limb. It was the most thrilling instant I ever knew, and the most splendid spectacle I ever witnessed. As if God said "Let there be light a sheaf of dazzling rays burst forth in a twinkling and came flying toward us through the air! The whole sky lightened instantaneous^. Methought that the "sons of God" must have seen something like this when on Creation's morn the first flood of radiance broke on black chaos at the Almightj* voice. He spake and it was done! "THOU makest darkness, and it is night! THOU coverest thyself with light as with a garment!"

And so, as we -watched the blessed light burst forth, and. swift as an archangel, wing its bright way thro' the whole heavens and over all the earth, it was to us the most perfect of all images of the ineffable Lord Jesus! The Christ of Calvary breaking in on the midnight of a world lying in wickedness! Christ's sweet, gracious word chasing away the darkness of doubt and unbelief from a depraved heart! Christ's overpowering love turning the night of impenitence into a rosy morn of faith and joy Christ the comforter scattering the gloom which shrouds the chamber of sorrow! All these visions of our Divine Lord were borne to us on the wings of th&tjlrst excelling sunlight. We saw the Son of Righteousness with healing in his beams. We saw, as if pictured on the sky, that glorious miracle of grace when "old things become new" and spiritual death is turned into spiritual life and in that wondrous transformation "the LAMB is the Light thereof."— Henceforth I shall never point a poor sinner to the Savior without recalling the delicious thrill of last Saturday's sun-burst. And so on my own failing vision in the dying hour—when this world goes under eclipse—may the first glimpse of heaven break in ecstacy, and the Lamb be the light thereof forever.— Theo. L. Cuyleron the Eclipse.

A Word to Apprentices.

Apprenticeship is the most important stage of life through which a mechanic is to pass. It is emphatically the spring season of his days— the time when he is sowing the seed, the fruits of which he is to reap in after years. If he spares no labor in its proper culture, he is sure of obtaining an abundant harvest but if, in the culture of mental toil he follows the example of many in tilling the earth, and carelessly and negligently does his work, like them, he Tyill find the seeding time past, and his ground only bringing forth weeds and briers. Let the young appren-j tice bear in mind, when he cominences learning any business, that all hopes of success in the future are to fade away like the morning mist unless he improves the golden season, Let him bear in mind that he can be-1 come a skillful master of his business only through the closest application and the most persevering industry and unless he does master it, he may bid farewell to all visions of future prospects and succesfe. The apprenticeship is the foundation of the great mechanical edifice, and surely if the foundation of a structure be not firm, the

structuie

itself crumbles and falls

to the earth Then, young friends, persevere be studious and attentive study well the branches of your business, both practical and theoretical, and when the time shall come for you to take an active pait in the world, you will not fail to be of use, not only in your own particular business, but in society.

THE Hon. David McDonald, late of Indiana, was a cultivated, polished gentleman, when living. The spiritualists have had him send back a communication, from the next world already, however, which is got up in horrid English. If that's the way shuffling off this mortal coil treats one, we don't want to die.— Chicago 'Post:

WHEN

you come to boil down all

the Democratic platform, speeches, editorials, and utterances of all kinds, you find just one thing— Grant is a scalawag. That's all it amounts to. Broad basis this on which to build a party of new ideas.

SUNKEN

vessel was raised in fif

teen minutes is New York harbor on Friday.

The Season.

The "oldest inhabitant" will have to be called on to find an account of a cooler summer than has been enjoyed this present passing year. It has seemed so far that, as though early spring had projected its shadow clear over the whole of midsummer, shaking hands with autumn on the verge of June. The sun has appeared disposed to shirk his duty, but as yet there has been but small complaint of a sufficiency of heat for all practical purposes, though Indian corn might have absorbed a small quantity more, had it been furnished.* Wheat got through with its work, as Visual, too early in the season for reasonable complaint. Other grains that wind up their work early in "the summer have not suffered. Vegetables have had a good chance to extend their underground operations, and are now ready to attend to the sun's heat when it comes along. Fruits, especially the small fruits of summer, have done well, and the yield has been extensive and the quality good. Autumnal fruits promise less, though in the country at large there will be no lack of supply at a good round price. So that upon the whole, the republic has reason to rejoice in the prospect of a bounteous year, and good health. No pestilence has been treasuring up its armament of disease and death no plagues have been distilling their vials of wrath for the affliction of the nation. The South is glorious in its "mimic show of cotton the East, in its expected comfort for its artisans the North, in its fruits and grasses the West, in its boundless grain the Middle States, in its well fed miners, its tobacco and furnaces. Commerce looks with expectant eyes upon the opportunity presented of vast freights to be carried and the traders in the East rejoice in the hope of a profitable winter's business. The reports from Europe are rather encouraging than otherwise to our grain growing interest, as the season over there has been less favorable for large crops than here. If a good market should open there for our breadstufFs and provisions, it may result in good remunerative prices for the products of this section. Otherwise the chances are that farmers may find the old time rewards for grain growing taking the place of the inflation caused by the war and several bad seasons. But the country is strong, and in a fair condition to bear the strain of a change that may be needed in laying again that solid basis of prosperity which all so much desire.— Chicago Journal of Commerce.

Co-Operative Housekeeping.

An intelligent article in one of the Western papers, commenting upon the proposed co-operative cooking establishment to be established in Cambridge, Mass., takes the ground that as the new arrangement is assumed to be a great saving in the item ol servants, the plan is calculated for ^wealthy and well-to-do families who need servants, and is not at all applicable to the great mass of families where wives and daughters do the marketing, cookiug and general house work. The system also excludes all families where there are invalids, old people or young children with peculiar tastes and appetites to cr.ter for. This writer believes it to be impossible to arrange the daily dinners and other meals of twenty-five different families in one common kitchen. The system resolves itself into that of barracks, hospitals and prisons, and the sameness of the meals from day to day, or from week to week would soon sicken the co-operatives. As for the advantages of meals brought warm to the table, with no preparation in the house, in cities, restaurants, would do the same thing, and they do it now for many families, but thejr charge very high prices for such service.

The story is told of Louis Philippe, that during the first years of his reign, the meals for his remarkably frugal family were served from the Tuileries kitchen, but that Louis Philippe, who was more than frugal, and was what the Scotch 'call "near," objected to the expense, and for many years ordered three meals a day for his entire household room from one of the first restaurants in Paris, getting better meals and saving much trouble and more money.

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CRAW FORDS VILLE JOURNAL: SEPTEMBEB 16, 1869.

LECAL NOTICES.

ALL

persons indebted to the estate of the late Jacob Deane, deceased, either by note or book account, are requested to call and settle with the undersigned. By an early attention to this notice, parties will save costs, as the estate mu§t De settled orthwith. JOHN NIVEN, junlTtf Administraiar

BLACKSMITH INC.

Blacsmithing in all Branches

THE

undersigned would respectfully inform the public that they are carrying on the above business in all its various branches. From along and practical experience in the business, they feel confident in assuring the public that their work and prices will give entire satisfaction. They are well prepared to iron wagons, buggies, &c., and shoo horses in the most desirable and approved stylej and on short notice.

Repairing of all kinds done with despatch. Particular attention given to mending and sharpening plows.

They ask the public to give them a trial, as they feel confident of giving satisfaction. I®" Shop on Green street, between Pike and South streets. apr23 GEO. HIGIITOTVER & FIRM.

DRY COODS.

CANINE'S BEE HIVE!

GO TO.

RICE CANINE'S,

AT THE"

Bee Hive Store,

TO BUY YOUR

Dress Goods and Notions

OK EVERY VARIETY.

Gents' Furnishing Goods,

AND

HATS AND CAPS.

ALSO, A FULL LINE OF

Fashionable Clothing!

JUST RECEIVED.

Calland See for Yourself!

National IJIork, Washington St.,

CRAWFORD S VILLE, INDIANA.

juneStf

PRUCS, MEDICINES, &C.

MOFFETT& BOOE,

DRUGGISTS,

No. 4, Empire Block,

Crawfordsville, Indiana,

Dealers in all kinds of

DRUGS and MEDICINES,

Paints, Oils, Dye-Stuffs, Perfumery, Fancy Articles,

PURE WINES AND BRANDIES

For medical purposes.

Lamps, Glassware, Paper, Pens,

Ink, Pencils, &c.

PRESCRIPTIONS

Carefully compounded and promptly attended to.

To the Public.

11Thankful for past favors from a generous public, we hope by a strict attention to the wants of our customers, and a just and liberal dealing, to continue to receive a large share of their patronage, and we will endeavor to make it to their interest to continue their trade with us. Give us a call and see for yourselves. no!2

WOOL DEPOT.

Wool! Wool!! Wool!!!

Crawfordsville Wool Exchange

MANUFACTORY.

It. HI. HILLN & CO.

OFFER

the largest and best stock of

Woolen Goods of their own manufacture ever offered the

WOOL TRADE,

Also additions comprising in part

Cloths, Cassimers, Doeskins,

Blankets, Tweeds, Jeans,

Coverlets, Counterpanes, Cottonades,

Trimmings, Flannels, Yarns,

Of all descriptions, colored and white, double and twist, also single, on the best of terms for

WOOL OR CASH!

Let every farmei and all wanting goods call and see Hills'stock before selling wool or purchasing. Also will manufacture wool on the best of terms.

Card Spin, make Rolls and Batting with

Neatness and Dispatch!

C.I«/I

p.tinroii

Wool received at

THE FACTORY,

Or .if ITi'.i'lquarters of

HILLS' WOOL DEPOT.

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NEW BAKERY^

N E W I

GROCERY and BAKERY.

"The Old Slack Stand."

Call and see the JJeiv Firm and get something nice in the Grocery Line.

EVERYTHING

in the Bakery Line or the

finest quality. Orders promptly filled, and all goods delivered. Don't forget to call when you come to town. Bring your produce and get the highest price, and the freshest and cheapest groceries.

If you'are hungry, come and get your dinner. Why starve'? You can appease your appetite for a small sum. Don't forget the place,

Next door to the

a iii in li

5 9

MAHORNEY GERARD.

may6 m3

MERCHANT TAILOR.

Summer Stock

:. JOHN MAAS,

MERCHANT TAILOR,

6 Commercial Row, Green St.

Has the most complete

Supply ol new Spring Goods

Ever brought to Crawfordsville.

NICE CLOTHS AND CASSIMERES

'For pants and coats, and the

BEST TAILORS IN THE CITY,

To make them up,

E E I N

In the Dry Goods line.

Boots, Shoes, Hats & Ops

Collars and Neck-Ties, &c.

All of the best quality, and to be sold cheap.

Custom-Work

Done at the shortest notice, in the hest style, and for the lowest prices, apl JOHN MAAS.

MILLINERY.

I860. 1869.

MILLINERY.

MISS F. M. BALDWO,

Fashionable Milliner,

Hughes' Block, opposite Court House,

CRAWFORDSVILLE, IND.

HAS

just received a large and well selected

Spring Stock of Millinery,

which she offers to the ladies of Crawfordsville and vicinity. Call and examine her stock.

Miss F. M. BALDWIN.

apS

DRY-COOPS.

McCLIRE, FRY & CO.,

-HAVE THE-

Largest and Best Assorted Stock

OF.

ALL KINDS OF GOODS

IN THE CITY.

EVERYBODY is INVITED

To Come and See the Tile of

E A O O S

•AT THE

"RHINOCEROS."

:rawfordsville.

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Life Insurance Company. MUTUAL. 25S Broadway, New York. Assets $2,000,000. Assured Members..10,000.

ITS PRINCIPLES:

STABILITY, MUTUALITY and FIDELITY

Advantages of the Home:

A first-class organization. A Mutual Company. All

net

All its policies are

profits go to

the assured. Dividends declared and paid annually. It has declared and paid dividends every year since its organization.

non-forfeitable—i.

e.,

its members will in all cases get all the in-' surance they pay for. No restrictions as to reidencc or travel.

One-third of the premium a permanent loan: and this privilege is not confined to parties whose annual premiums exceed $40 or $50,4)ut is extended alike to all its mem.' ker§, &

It makes a very liberal discount from its table rates to all ministers of the Gospel. OFFICERS: "Walter S. Griffith, President.

I. H. Frothingham, Treasurer. George E. Ripley, Secretary.'' William J. Coffin, Actuary.

J. FARRANV TITTLE,

Agent for Western Indiana. (J3F* Pamphlets and all desired infoamr tion will he sent by mail on request. nov26yl