Rising Sun Times, Volume 2, Number 72, Rising Sun, Ohio County, 28 March 1835 — Page 4

THE FLUTC-PLAYEtt. A TALK. 0h ! blois'd with temper, whose unclouded ra v din make to-inottow- clicrriiil at to-ilay ! tsh who ner answer till n husband 100W, Crif hc ru!f him, never show ho niUs; Chsrms bj acceptiiif , ly submitting: swnjs, Yet hai her humor iuot whvu she ubevf." Poie. Hrrt Jones was one of the smartest yaunj men of the village in which he whs horn. His parents were indiistiious and contented; and he himself was ol thai active and cheerful disposition which derives a pleasure from hahitual employment, and requires no excite-

. ment of vice, or folly in the hours of leisure. Harry Jones was by trade a cabinet-maker. He was a skilful and ingenious workman, and his master delighted to exhibit the tables and drawers which Harry manufactured. He lived in a small town to which the refinement of large societies were almost entirely unknown. On a summer evening he might be distinguished on a neighboring green as the best bowler at cricket; and at the annual revel he coulJ try a fall with any lad in the surrounding village?. 13ul his chief delight was his proficiency as a fluteplayer. He made himself master of the newest country-dances; and occasionally astonished his fiiends with tome more elaborate piece of harmony, which required considerable science Htid taste in its execution. He was a distinguished member of the band of volunteer performers at Lis parish church; and had several times received the praises of the clergymen for I lie skill with which he regulated the less practised abilities of his companions. All these reci cations were in themselves innocent: .and Harry Jones had sufficient sense and virtue not to permit them to divert his attention from tho duties of his occupation, nor to m;ke Mm forget that life had more important objects than the pursuit even of sinless amusement. By his industry and frugality, Harry, at the ;:gc cl hve and twenty, had saved a little money. His master was k-inH and liberal towards him, and having himself other occupations to attend to, resigned his little interest as a cabinetmaker to the hero of our story. Harry became, if possible, more assiduous; lie did not want friends and customers, nnd there was a particular object which gave an additional spur to his industry ; lie nr.turally and properly desired a wife as soon as he had acquired the means of maintaining one. In a neigh boring village he had formed an acquaintance with a young woman, who possessed the excellencies which strongly recommended themselves to the prudential part of his character. Her parents were honest and pious people, who had brought up their daughter with the strictest attention to economy, and with those habits of regularity which assign to every duty an exirl time and place for its fulfilment. TUese habits of order and punctuality had become a second nature to Martha. She would not allow herself to deviate from the prescribed path, nor could she endure any deviation in those by whom 6lie was surrounded, bhe had a sin cere and atfectienate heart; but this precision had given something of cold nesi and formality to her character Harry, with the fondness of a lovers eyes, saw every thing to admire; he considered that her seriousness would properly regulate his cheerfulness, and that the.strict discipline which she ex ercised over her own action? would control his inclination for hasty and va rious modes of occupation. He was satisfied that he could not make a more prudent choice, and the world thought so also, i hey married. At the end of the first fortnight, afier ineir union, n irry sat down by his evening fireside exceedingly fatigued; he felt incapable of exertion, and remained for some time listless and dispirited. Mirtha began to read aloud fi om a serious book; but she did not choose the most favorable moment for making a proper impression; Harry yawned and almost fill asleep. Martha laid do wn her book, and recommended him to look over his accounts; with even disposition to do right and oblige his wife, Harry felt that the labors of the day were past. Hethoughtofhis flute. The sense of fatigue was at onre forgotten, as he again placed his old hook of time before him. He played his briskest jigs but Martha did not beat time; he tried his most pathetic airs but Martha remained unmoved. He discovered to his mortification that his wife did not love music. The next evening Harry did not forget the recreation of hi flute; he played in hii very best style, and he appealed to Martha for encouragement and approbation. Her praise was ofa very negative quality. Sunday came, and Harry, as usual, took h place in j

the music gallery; he put forth nil hi powers, and exenised no common address to mike his associates play ta tune. As they walked home he ven lured to a-k Mm!. a what she thought of their litle band. She answered in a tone between indifference and contempt. Hi pride was hurt, and he de tci mined to say no more on the uhject. The (lute continued to be produced ncrv evening, and Harry ceased to expect the praise, or ask the attention of his wife. U ;i t even this indifference

did not long continue. Oa one oeeaion ho observed something like a frown upon her brow; on another, he heard a pettish expression pronounced in a whispered and hurried tone. At length hostility was openly declared against the flute; and Martha wondered how a m:in t.f any sense could waste his lime, and annoy his family by such a stupid pursuit. Harry bore this exceedingly well; for the love of his wife came to the aid of his naturally good temper. He lock cd up the flute. But he was disappointed in expecting Martha would offer him any substitute for his favorite amusement after his hours of labor. Her notions were those of rigid and unspa ring industry. She was never tired of her domestic, occupations, and she could not understand how man who had his living to gel could ever tire in the pur suit of his callins;. When the hour of work was over, Harry sat down in hi little parlour, hut hfs wife was seldom with him. It was true that the boards of his house were cleaner than tho floor of any of his neighbors; that the saucepans of his kitchen shone with a brightness which all gooJ housewives of the parish envied; and that not a cinder deformed the neatness of his hearth without calling forth the brush and shovel for its instant removal. But then it was also true that he sometimes caught cold at his dinner hour, from the wetness which the floor acquired from the indefatigibleclcanlinessof his male: that he sometimes made fital error when he forgot to clean his shoes b lore lie crossed the sanded threshold; "niit us wiic was ruooing me skilUts into looking-glasses, he was desirous of the conversation of a friend and companion; and that his well swept r.eaun nail no charms for his eyes whilehe was left alone to enjoy its neatness. He was debarred too of his favorite tlute; and it cannot therefore be wondered tiial he sometimes said in his heart, why did I marry?" It was at this juncture, that Ilarrv met with an old companion who had something of the vivacity, but nothing of the goodness which he himself possessed. Harry appeared uneasy and dispirited ; the cause of his discomfort was at length communicated. His companion told him with the common cant of libertines, that the way o make wives amiable was to neglect them; that his home was uncomfortable because he appeared too fond of it; and that he might find society where his merits would be properly rated. Harry was persuaded to fetch his flute, to spend the evening at a neighborim; alellOUrC. The harmless vanity which had been so long pent up now broke forth beyond its natural boundaries. Harry plaxeu well, and he placed to a late hour," for hewas flattered and carrcsscd. On his return home, Martha wasangrv,and he was sullen. The next night brought with it the same temptation. V hat was intended to be a rare indulgence at length be came a confirmed habit. The public nousecoum noi be frequented wi:hont expense; and late hours could not b kept without diminishing the ran.iriu r-.i c .. ' J i mi: peuormance ot ordinary duties "dir:i actiuircd t he nr.irfir,. nf .1..:..!.: . ' . I luting neeiy; ami, as his mind was HI at ease, the morning draught ofien succeeded the evening's intoxication. ne was not, as before, seen constant! ... I" I. I . . V ms woiKMion, to receive orders will. good temper, and to execute them willi Kltlll. .. t- .. tiu. m- wanoi flinniruishcd for in: brightest shoes and the cleanest apron of any mechanic in the town: ha habits wen? idle.andhis enrh n-.n il.ly. He slunk away from public ob servation to bury himself in the haunts of drunkenness and profligacy. A his business failed, he made to himself pretences for employment in vagabond parties of anglers or lark-shooters-. One by one every ariiele of furniture was pawned for present support. The fatal tlute was the last thing consigned 10 t ie grasp the money-lender. Martha did not want sense. She rejected deeply upon the causes of their misery; and she at length perceived me error which she had committed in opposing her own fund habits to Unequally confirmed inclinations of her husband. She took her resolution. Honestly and imnariiallv sh i,.. distresses, and the fhc vior of the parish. I3 was a pi

ous, sensible, and a charitable pastor. He pointed out to her, what she herself acknowledged, that a small portion of time devoted to an innocent amusement is not incompatible with the more serious duties of a citizen and a Christian; that the engagements even of the most lowly might afford some leisure for cheerful relaxation; and th".t religion did not require a course of intense exertion and unbending gravity. The worthy clergyman furnished

Martha the means of realiz -ig a plan which her own judgment had devised Martha expended the good pastor's fritmdlv loan in procuring the restora lion of their furniture; but she did not as vet bring it home. Her husband had one evening relumed without in loxieation, and in a temper which promised lhat the succeeding day would he one of industry. She exerted her st-lf lo accomplish her plan at this fa vorable moment. Before the next eve inng arrived her cottage was once more neat and comfortable; and the flute, w hich she had also redeemed, lay on the table. Harry came in dejec ted, but his dejection became astonished a Martha pointed to the indication oi ineir luiure Happiness, one confessed the error whirh had been the oiigin;;l cause of their misery. He felt her generosity, and with bittei tears made a vow of amondment. H was loo much affected lo take up his flute that evening; but on the next his wife pressed it upon him. She lis tened to his performance'; she strove to f nicy that she had a laste for music she praised him. By this effort of kindness on one. pari, mutual kinknes took the place of mutual discomfort I he hour of flute-playing was succeed ed by the hour of serious meditation on the divine commands, and of humble prayer before the throne of grace Their tastes and their pursuits gradual ly became assimilated. A timelv con cession saved Martha from hopeless misery, an1 a limelv reformation saved Harry from Ihe wretched life and ibr miserable death of a vagabond and a drunkard. A uevl Ke.ntuckian. A Kentuckian, w e believe of that class familiarly called "hog merchant," rode up to a public house in the west, where a num ber of gentlemen were seated on the piazi. After a low bow to the companv, he inquired if any one present could inform him what was good for a bnrn. A young physician, (there being several present) stepped forward, and, with complaisance, gave a learned lecture on burns, mode of treatment. fce. for which he was politely thanked by the Kentuckian, who informed him that his prescription would not suit his present complaint, as his saddle blanket lusd been badlv burnt the night previously. Oa hearing this the phyi " .. . . . 1 r. siciaii necamc exasperated, ami told him if he would alight he would give him a flogging. The Kentuckian again bowed, and said he would not alight for two floggings, and rode off with much gravity and self-satisfaction. In France recen(ly,a powerful young man attempted the following feat, to settle a wager: With the aid of a i ope he raised with his teeth a cask of cider containing 4 7 gallons, and carried il w ithout stopping, acioss a yard of considerable extent. When however, he had pt down his burden he was incapable of shutting hts mouth, and in a few davs died. . Ccue for WuooriNG Cough. Take o-e fourth of a pint of sweet or olive oil, the same quantity of common letkes, cut them (ins and simmer them moder ately two or three hours, add honey suflitient to make it palitable; half a table spoonful a portion for an adult; if taken fourorfivetimes.it will in a few days remove this distressing A NEW DEFINITIONS. MvDer An expression used by man and wife at the commencement of quairel. Lvwvlr A learned gentleman who rescues your estate from vourenemv and keeps it himself. Ma -Modesty An excellent joke. Love A disease. Happiness A dream. ConstableA species of snapping turtle. A robustious countryman meeting a !.vsician, run to hide himself behind a "all; bcjni: asked the cause, hp rpnli. cl "It is so long since I have been sick, that I am ashamed to look a physirian ! r.w. ' 1 J A Scotch polilical economist being asked the meaninc of mrtnnhu;, l"iiu;a n as ioiiows: "When a " " , " H;"'y 'I'.-i tnniia Ken wnai the Darlv I life ho speaks means, and the party who -eilthat is metajyhyvts.

Clocli :uid Walch making

ll fLMLYGTOX, LVD. fTHE subscriber respectfully informs -"- the public that he has established limself in ihe town of Wilmington, In diana, west of Captain Wood's tavern. He intends to pay strict attention to his business, and will repair Clocks and Watches on very liberal terms. V t orn his experience in theprofession, and a determination to do his work well, he bop ;s to receive a share of public pa tronage. He intends keeping on hand an assortment of JEWELRY, FANCY AR TICLES, Watch Ch ains, Seals, Keys &e. 8lc. which he will dispose of at fair prices. ELI MITCHELL. Wilmington, Dec. 27, 1834. jXE w es tablisiiment. Boot and .Shoe .ICaisulactorv. r""BMIE Subscriber havJl. ing leased his farm, and returned to town, for the purpose of earn ing on business a gain, respectfully informs his old custo mers and the public in general, that he has taken the frame building on Front st. between Mr. Waggener's tavern and Messrs. IVppei 6i James's store, w here he intends to rarry on the BOOT and SHOE .MkLG business in nil its branches. He will keep himself well supplied with the very best 32asf cru leather, and he is determined (o dis appoint no one, either in promptness in making, or the cheapness, neatness and durability of his work. From his long experience in the bu siness, and t!ie satisfaction he has here to fore given, he flaliers himself lhat his old customers w ill not be backward in giving him a call, and bringing their friends along with them. J. F. HARRISON. Rising Sun, Jan. 24, 1835. G4tf IT r I HIE subscribers have just received JS and are now opening at their store in Rising Sun, an addition to their former stock, making theirassorlment complete, and consisting of the following articles, in part, viz: DRY GOODS. Super blue,brown,mixl & drab Cloths Brown, blue and striped Satinet; An assortment of Ladies' Shawl? and dress Handkerchiefs; Figured and plain Bobinelt; Thread and bobinet laces; A splendid assortment of bonnet and belt ribbands; Green and black crapes; Pl;1'n and striped ginghams; Pbin and figured jaconet; L"k and cambric muslins; Linen and cotton diaper; Circassians, a variety of colors; ni.i. ii... i. .... J Hl ick, blue, brown ami red bomhazts: Marseilles, valcnlia, satin, and silk vest-

Stocks and cravats, a vane v; rings; in.ji r. pi,, ' f , , ixl& r .. i:.. i .i 5 ii I L ,' itiidlvfs, blankets of a 1 siz-s and deLadies and gentlemen's si k, beaver and L....;..,: ' . t- . e

buckskin irloves: Brown sheetings and sheeting muslins; Checks, tickings and domestic plaids; Fancy prints and a splendid article of j. zcu let K anco. HARDWARE. They keep constantly on hand a general assortment of Hardware, consisting of locks, latches, hinges, screw s, axes, hatchets, hammeis. wood, cross cut and hand aws. COOPERS' & CARPENTERS'' TOOLo: ALSO Iron, Castings, Steel, Nails, and Spikes. A GOOD ASSORTMENT OF Qneeisswarc and Tinware. m. in ivt'fli cnnci'it; - nn Itriiwl lw I - .1 t I JETTON VARN AND BATTING, ,m ,,le isi"g Sun Factory, either at r r . -n , y. 'I wholesale or retail (rAII of which they will sell low for cash or anDroven rmmirv P. & II. JAMKf?. Rising Sun, Jan. 10, 1835. 6 ly WINDSOR CHAIRS. cct IHE scribers liave lost re fcajS ceived 20 set of Windsor SfeiCisairs of different colors; I III Sellees, and a few w 11 ROCKING CHAIRS, alio which they will dispose of on the most accommodating terms. HAINES & LAN I US. Rimg Sun, Oct. S5lh, 183150 . -w '. rjTUIE subscribers have on hand nnd for sale, four first rate Franklin Stoves, or fire nla ces. for wood. wnicn tney w ill sell on accommodating terms. HAINES Sr I. ANIIIS. Rising Sun, Jan. 17. Timothy anil Clover Seel. nrin . . . int. sunsenber has on hand a quan nf Timniliv n,.A (...-,. c r r " which he will s,M on irrnmm,wl,ii Risin g qcU 4 , g34

SAMUEL 1U2ST, Jr.

TLYAXD SHEETIROjV WARE MA.NUFACTUKER, !T ESrECTFULLY informs his old Jt customers and the public, that tie has removed his shop to Main Streel, first door east of the Printing Office, where he intends to manufacture and keep on hand, a general assortment of Tin and Sheet Iron Ware, which he will warrant lo be well made, and which he will sell on as accommoda ting terms as can be purchased at Cincinnati or elsewhere, and Country Produce and money taken in payment. Orders from a distance will be thankfully received and promptly attended lo. He returns his thanks to hi3 old customers for their patronage, and hopes lo receive a continuance of their favors. Rising Sun, Nov. 2U, 1834. 55 IMS CENTS per bushel m caih will G be constantly paid for FSas seed at the Risiko Sc.n Mill, during this year, and until December, 1836. CLEANED flax seed for sowing will be furnished to Farmers next seeding lime, and payment in seed t;;kcn in the autumn at n fair advance. Rising Sun, Dec. 1 834. 58 EiHSRRY HOPKINS, ATTORNEY & COUNSELLOR AT LAW, ILL practice in the several Courts in this judicial circuit. All business directed to him by mail of otherwise, will meet with prompt alienlion. OHice nt his residence in Manchester, Dearborn county, Indiana. Sept. 18, 1E34.-Iy 46" utotic: rinHE subscriber still continues to JL do business at his Old Stand en the corner of Front and Grand street?, and takes this method of informing the public in general, that lie has cn burnt a good assortment cf Scaso5salIc Fall & Winter yj- fcl I which he offers low for Cash, or nppro ved credit, consistir ec in part as follow! hinck, blue, brozen, olhe, drab end Siecl mix"d Cloths: fancy Casi'macs Satinclfs of all descriptions ; red, green, scarlet and zchile Flannel's; bruzin Shirting and sheeting, bleached Domcstsc do. PLAIDS AND STRIPES. Merrimack and Fall River 2 blue Prints; fancy do. assorted do. Scotch Plaids; blue and brown Camblet; as sorted Circassians; plain and figured book Jaconctt. and Swis MulinV bers, cce. &c. To nil of which is r;dJeu a genera. as-oi tmrnt of iws. w i' GROCERIES, MEDICINES. Paints, Oil.Dye StufTs, Queen and China Ware, Mr-sicwr. Ixstki-mf-n-ts. Tov. Sec. Also, COOKING STOVES, and Stoves of every description. 5. HATHAWAY. TOTAINES &. LAN I US f " v; J-i - "t; I'lti icceiveu -Sgftgi fiomN. Orleans. 52G lihda. iv.d lO bbh Scjirr.. whirh 1 -;n isfii tin nrrnmrnn, :t :.u II .. 4 C May 17, 1834. Slereotyii-c Fcundry. HE subscriber h;n in connection j I. HI rv. . wiui tir. Litkersons Pnntinr I' OUNDRl . Having procuied a large variety of Eastern Patterns, he will manufacture aiul n.n li.wi ri, ..r t j . , vuu ui aupviioi quamy, l,eaas. Reglets, Plates for printing Blanks, Type, Metal Plate for engraving, &c all of which he can afford tosclfcheaper than they can be bought any where Mi the Western Country, for cash, or exexchaned for old type at 9 cents papound. MARTIN M. BARNEY, Cm. Q THE TBvaZIS IS PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY, In Rising Sun, Dearborn co. Indiana. .nT,LiKMS'Jwo Dollar P r mnum, if md in . lviii.ee s Two Dollar, anl Fifty CVit. if pa 1 in S.x months; orTl.ue Dollars at thern.l r , I Tu Iyi0 s,lbnption will e ncrired tor less than hx months. A failure to notify a isconhnuance at the endofthe time tuhicri. Ill'fl tfm m. .11 1 . ,viu oe consHicreU a new cngnrrmcnt PSccPtRt theoptiou of the Editor, for each subsequent insertion. Lrmrcr onei is