Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 1, Number 47, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 20 May 1871 — Page 3

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IX A GRAVEYARD. WY JOHN HAY.

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In the dewy depth* of the graveyard, I lie in tlx? tangled graa*, And watch, In the nea of azaro.

The white cloud-Island* ptuw.

Tlje bin!a in the rustling branclutt Sing Rally overhead Gray atones like *entlnel «poctrt»

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^re guarding the silent dead.

Ti.e etirly flowers sleep shaded In the cool green noondny glooms TI:^ broken light fnlls shuddering ')n the cold white face of the tombs.

Without, the world is smiling In the infinite love of God B'.it the sunlight fails and faltrs

When it fulls on the churchyard sod.

On me the Joyous rapturo a heart's Jlrst love Is shed, it it fulls on my heart ns coldly ,,

A* sunlight on the dead.

[From l!i" tiolden Age.] YACA N PL ACE FILL ED.

11V IIKLKX MAC OltKOOK.

In one of the fairest villages of New England stands an old fashioned homestead, owned and occupied by Dr. Gray. There ia nothing new in the way of paint or varnish about the place, for the hand of time has done most of the coloring, aided by a Virginia creeper which screens one end of tho porch, •ind then runs riot over tho window ledge, gable, and roof, embracing even !he chimney, while its myriad scarlet lingers seem to beckon tne passer by mu invito him to enter in anu rest.

Dr. Gray is seated in the porch, evidently not in a contemplative mood. The book that he was reading has fallon from his hand. His eye wanders from the waving boughs of crimson ind gold to the deep bluo of the sky. ind there is an impatient movement of (.he foot showing that tho gentle doctor, is he is called, is unusually disturbed.

Tho sound of voices comes from tho kitchen. A neighbor has dropped in and ia talking with Mrs. Gray. He can distinguish his wife's low tones, and the shrill exclamations of Barbara, tho servant, as Mrs. Kiltruth pauses now •«d then for breath. Ho divines tho subject of conversation, thorugh Barbara'*. 'Land of Canaan !'is all that disMnc]y reaches his earH. At last tho visit comes to an end, and as from bebehinl his leafy screen the doctor watchtg the unwelcomo visitor pass down hrougli the kitehon garden to tho roac gate, ho gives utteranco to his feelings relief in an almost audiblo

Thank in Lord." Presenty the hall door opens, and Mr*. Gra_ steps out upon tho porch. She looks lusligdiand perplexed. Tho doctor mak room for her on the rustic bench beside him, and half playfully places his titter on her pulse.

Mrs. Gray smiles as sho answers his -inquiring look. I am not sick, or faint, doctor, only innoved, and as Barbara says, 'in a luondani.'" "I know all about it, my dear," replies her husband. Mrs. Kiltruth has been hero and administered a doso of poison, and you have come to me for tho antidote. It is ready. Tell me tho tnost a la rming symptoms." "She came to tell

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about Faith.

Sho heard that I am to have her here for a month to assist in sewing. Sho saya it's a shamo to givo tho poor girl house-room, rw to elio village. SI10 went ott'with young irenin Tint spring. It was a regular runaway match. That Larcom has proved to be a scamp, just as everybody said

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would. Now she has

coine back alone with no wedding ring on her finger, and calls herself Faith Chester all tho same, and looks sick, sad and broken-hearted. How that girl can hold her head up among ro:«peetHbl" people again is more than Mrs. Kiltruth knows and she says all the respectable people in tho villago hare agreed to give her no sympathy, encouragement, or work, hoping thus to compel her to leave the village soon."

And what did my wifo say?" asks Dr. (Jray. "Sho said she would think the matter over."

The doctor groans. "Have 1 disappointed you Ketibon "It is time for th« antidote," he roplied and passes his arm around his wife's waist, drawing her head down upon his broad shoulder.

Twenty ve irs ago, Mabel, ono bright morning young man went down this path, and out of the gate. He turned and looked at tho house, ho thought for the last time, as his home, then he went down tho road, and entered the little lane which leads to the the small cottage on the edge of tho maple grove. A young girl was watching for him, and they two went fortli together into the wood. Their vows had long been plighted but they were loth poor, ami her «uanlian would not listen to his suit. They had agreed to bo faithful to each other and wait, hoping for brighter davs and now in the tthadow of the glorified maples he pressed farewell kisses upon her lins. "But she clung to him ana pleaded, 'Take me with you, Hen ben.' Only too gladly ho ytolded to a request he dared not ask, and the two kept on. They went to New York and were married*. He finished preparing for his profession and she sang over her sowiug all daylong, the most jfontle, ten-der-hearted loving little wife that eror man t\a« blessed with and every year since has been happier than those that went before. Now, Malel, how does your history diffi'r from that ot Faith Chester's? "You are l»eloved and respected. You have a pleasant home and a host of friends. But she is avoided and despised, homeless and without a friend in the world. The reason is .timply that you gave your hand to ono who was true, while she was deceived and lctrayed by one unworthy eren tho name "of man. Mrs. Kiltruth and the other* condemn her now in her misfortune, and bolt their doors against lior coming in, and their heart* against her needs but were she fortunate and prosperous, thttv would weleome her with open arms.*'

Tear*, swevt and soft as the honey dew, tell from Mrs, Gray's eyes. Tliink what she has gone through, iii*l from a lore ^fotnan who haa Wmios. "Audmorf, oxwldrr what may become of her if

,v«ery

ahe ham gone mrougn, as« pure as that of any liv**i,M Ir. 15 ray cqnnort, I think w?sho«W

htr faceinnin Iiowji. will

liring her hotn«.' I W:u?w ynu rrould say »o. Mi^»el. Dat ju."! tell*whftt you mean T"

I mean," aald Mr*. wiping! full In tho Ioc-

Gray,

tker iv, and Uokiu tor*p Kindly fsoo, "1 utean (Md is ft vacant place at our hoarth and in our Uoartp, which she shall fill. took it voh

oar own darling from u.% peshaps ivintintt 1 ih nutka room ft* Fal»h.'f & t-w

The fact th*t while the population o! the country has doubled within twentyfire years, the membership of the Protestant churches has increased only fifty per cent., has a significance that Protestant sectarians should seriously ponder. The comparative falling off is so startling as to throw all the statistics of positive increase into the shade. What is the meaning of the alarming failure? Has Protestantism, as represented in its dominant sects, some fatal defect, or failed to expound its idea? Or are the bickerings and endless sectarian have its representatives misconceived its principle* and divisions of Protestants alienating millions from their ecclesiastical folds These are questions worthy of serious consideration, and perhaps sober reflection will lead intelligent men to the conclusion that Protestants must be n«re radical, or more catholic or die.—

It was the saying of an old acquaintance of ours, when his attention was called to any thing that had asmackiftg of scandal in it: "I have so much to do, that I can not hear it. One-half my time is taken up with my own business, the other half with letting alone that of my neighbors." How many excellent opportunities of letting alone other people's business are slighted! and the world is troubled with the interference of people with what does not concern them. Neighborhoods are driven crazy by reports of idle or mischievous people, who watch for occasions of scandal, and lose no opportunity of making it public, regardless of its truth, or of the injury it may inflict upon tho feelings of others. Gossip passes lor fact,and surmise for history and tho nimble lie runs many a league while the truth is putting on its boots.

Pakkeu Pillsbuky, the veteran abolitionist, has come back from tho west 011 a visit to his favorite Babylon yclept New York. We have thus far missed seeing his venerable face, but we are glad to hear that ho is in fair health, and moreover that he is in a fine speaking mood. This shy and gentle genius is like some birds that sing only at odd and iitful intervals, but when they do they fill all the forest with the richest music which it ever hoars. Ho is a noble orator if he bo roused, and wo hope tho anniversaries will appear to him so shockingly conservative that ho will lose all patience at the slow progress of tho times, and break forth into a torrent of eloquent abuse of tilings present, and a glittering prophesy of glories to come.—Gulden Age.

To exr: of tho most distinguished of living American comedians the Drawer is indebted for the following:

In consequence of some difficulty in arriving at an amicable conclusion in reforence to political matters, in a Western bar-room, one of the parties, in the usual knife dispute that ensued, had his intestines cut out. A learned M. D. who had been called in stated tho extent of the injury done in learned technicalities, peppered with mombranes, cartilages, epigastriums, etc., to an extent so overpowering that ono of his auditors, horrified at tho description, rushed out, and meeting a friend, who asked him, "Is Jim much hurt?" replied, "Hurt! You bet lie's hurt. Why, all the Latin part of his bowels is Clean (tut—Harper's Drawer.

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Main St. bet.

one cast# hor off. The has giren I tip her betrayto, and come hack to iter I rcui^e place, pe»f}iles* and h«art-bro-

kim, to flnd 6en»elf an o«toa»t among ChriptWins boc*nj* she trusUvl too

TJT" ABASH

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HOLES ALE NOTIONS.

A. C. A. WITTIG,

JOBBER AND

Commission Merchant

LX NOTIONS, FANCY GOODS,

Rnglish, Gefnaa, and

American Cutlery,

Perfumery, Soap. Cotton Tarn, Carpet Clnn, Batting, Ac.

New stock and price* low. Orders promptly attended to.

SUPERIOR INDUCEMENTS t»Gwh buyer*, Peddlars, Hucksters and Auctioneers.

148

5th & 6th,

In th« room formerly occupied by Cox A Son. 13-tf.

LAMOREUX,

TEH HE-IIA 9TS

Marble & Granite Works,

(oaumenLi

fthall

rtmoh, and has boen ^rntbrtunate*. .*he remain ao, Mabel?" ?In ^rietx. enart«tly !fo. Reuben." aaid Mm. OraVj burr*«

ami Tvoab-fltauce

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SIXTH ST., q*pm*r AuoMay MaS,

Town

Ml. TERRB-HACTUINDIANA-

IKTTKR«KADB.-«ook»

When (iod

new and eiffgant

IU Iokh prices than thaw nsnaily mo« Vork, Temvliaata

cijar^ed tor Hooae, U2 Malnstmb

O.^. am!Ui

Woolen Mills,

(ESTABLISHED 1KID,

«L F. ELLIS, Wholesale and Rdatl MMiaftKtoRiof

Woolen Goods,'

And Yarn.

Have In store a full and oon^riotn assortment of

Kxlra Plaid Flnmmeln, 1MM,('aulmerei, Tweeds, BoMklim.

Blanket*, r«nntrrpai

COVERLETS OF ALL KINDS*

JKOOASJT ASM COTTON.

Cl*ii«lcl and Plain KnlM*{

And Single Yara in the broach. Wrfch will be sold cheap for cash, or cxolriafged for \V«ol on the mmsobuM« terms.

Custom Carding and Spinning

Done to'order' on short notice, aad guaranteed. Jobbers and Ooutitry Merchatits are invited to call and exatalae goods and prioe*.

OFFICE AJTD MILL:

Cor. 1st and Walnut Ste., south of Ohio, ee-2m THRBE-HAUTE. INI).

QULICK & BERRY, ,t._.

DRUGGISTS,

-/I'KRRK-IIAUTE, IND.,

Invite the carefal attention of the readers of the Mail to their very full stock of all goods pertaining to the General Drug Business. Their constant aim will be to merit the public patronage, by ottering the best goods at the lowest prices.

Tliey arc now Rccchinir tbeir

SPKIXft Nl'l'PLIKSor PAIXTM, OILS, ULAKM, PAIVT and WHITEWASH UK (Nil EN, KYENTl'FFM, Ac.,

Which, in connection with their usual large .assortment of

Drugs and Medicines,

Makes the! r's by Jar the most complete stock of any in the city,

AT THE OLD STAND,

North-west Cor. 4tli & Main Sts.,

TERRE-HAUTE, IND.

a ULICK db BERRY,

Are sole aizents.p Terre-Haute for the UNRIVALLED PAINTS,

"Railroad Colors,''

Phoenix

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White Lead, And

1HE OLD

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I O N W O S

TERRE-HAUTE, IND.,

Tins again awakened up with renewed life and vigor. Even the old Eagle himself has made his appearance and is In readiness to welcome his old patrons, and sencs an open invltatioa to all who are interested in his lino of trade. Having purchased the above Establishment of William J. Ball A Co., and thoroughly renavated and repaired tho tools and machinery, and supplied each department with the best Mechanical skill the country affords, I am now prepared to execute all orders entrusted with me, with despatch and in workmen-like-manner.

I MANUFACTURE BOTII

Stationary A Portable Enfflnca, Haw A rianrliurjmila, and Coal Shaft Machinery,

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AI »o Corn Nhellcra, Vaac Mil 1M, Nhin*1* Machine, both llaad 4c Power. RaII'm Celebrated

Steel Hot*

torn It. R. Seraper, alao €aat A WroMglit Iron Scrapers, For form use. Also a great variety of School

Seats and Desks, which far beauty and durability cannot be excelled. Together with eastings of all descriptions for general use in this country, all of which I warrant to be art good as the best, both in material and workmanship, and as cheap as the cheapest quality taken into consideration. (ee3m) J. A. PARKER.

JAS. SKATH. J. B. HAGBR. "ICtO

FOUNDRY

AXD

TERRE-HA UTE

CAR WORKS,

SEATH II AG BR, PROPR'*,

Manafticiareai of

Cars and Car Wheels

Of »11 kinds.

Machinery ami Castings.

price paid fmt CM *uap lrw.1

mrmw^lfy mlt/mlot i" I

WORKS ON CANAL,

BBTWCQ Hoia a»d Ofe* Sts.'

BOKICITK9H

icr

SBATH HAUBIl

MUSIC.

PIANOS,

Organs, Melodeoiis,

Together with all kinds of smaller

Musical Instruments,

SHEET MUSIC,

*INSTRUCTION BOOKS, *c.,

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'Can be found at

tisi

KUSSNER'S

PALACt OF MUSIC,

48 OHIO STREET.

JSoulh Side Public Square,

TKAIRIE cm*

Sash, Doors, Blinds,

WINDOW ft, IXXlt FRAMES,

MOULDING BRACKETS

STAIR RAILINC BALLUSTKRS,

Newell Poets, Flooring. Siding,

AiMlall descriptions ol

FINISHING LUMBER.

Wholesale anil Retail dealers in

Pine Lumber, Lath & Shingles,

Slate Roofing,

AND ROOKINH KELT.

Custom Rawing, Planing and Wood Turning d«ne to order. All work warranted.

Cot. Ninth A Mttlberry Streets.

Mf.

EMOVAU

KUPPENHEIMER BBO.,

CLOTHIERS,

A.'9 D^.\X.rat8

Gci^t^ Furnishing Ot^ods,

RJW«TBB Tf

^AAIH STR£f,T,

IBnEe-BtWfc,)

Dioy have fipcixxl tbcbQl ®vl hslKK mock of In UMJj- l/win this etty.

HAUTE PBINT13N3 UOn«Ut-«A ompleto VrtatSan Brtahnslwaejiit, Trfis yHP11'l'WW'tnd the bcwV^Utv tCttetn Ol j, Splits A

Reps, for AY

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PLANING MILLS.

CLIFT & WILLIAMS,

Manufacturers of

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L«W €*i

Bat

SPRING GOODS!

—AT

Tuell, Ripley & Deming's,

EMPORIUM!

WE HAVE RECEIVED

SPRING STYLES OF SHAWLS,

Bows, Ribbons, Lace Collars, Kid Gloves.

Black and Brown Velveteens.

Silks and Trimming Satins.

A nice assortment of Prints.

Paislev and Black Merino Shawls.

rappers.

A complete

Summer weight

Coatings.

Hi AKK RECEIVING NEW CiWHIS EVEKT OAT".

And buyers will find our Store

UNUSUALLY ATTRACTIVE! TUELL, RIPLEY & DEMING,

In the Opera House Building.

The only Complete Ntock

Children's and Boy's Clothing

Ever opeaed thin city.

Call and leave your measure with W. C. Miller, at Erlanger & Co's.

Anchor Life Insurance Comp'y,

178 Broadway, New York.'

EDMUND C. FISHER, President.

Absolute Security $204.72 for every $100 of Liability.

[New York Insurance Report, 1870, p. XVI.]

A HOME COMPANY.

Int«fttiaf( It* Money at each A|««y uder Tnmlec*.

Tenre-Haute Local Board:

id, f. COOHKRLY. Presideat S. J. YOUNG. Mod. Examiner IK W. VOORBEtS, S.VMUEL STONE, W. B. HUNTER, S. R. HENDBHSON, I'UUJP 8CHLOSS. T. H. KIDDIJ5, JOHN S. JORDAN, A C. GRBI3TKTJ,

FREB. A. ROSH.

JHT

'./.-"Corner Main and Fifth Stcets^

GRAND OPENINGS

ERLANGER & CO.,

HAVE OPENED THEIR

One Price I'lolhing MDIEICUIT TilLIRING ESTIBLISIKIT,

line of Bleached and Brown Muslins, Jeans, Light Cassimeres, aid English

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TKRRK-IIVLTK. 1X»IANA.

Direction Local

PRESTOar FIUS8 E V, Trpasurt S. Hfcre i^ER, W. IL BANKIH A.C. MATTOX, LXIUIH 8EEBURGBH5, DANTEt HILLEH, CHAS. WITTJJJIBERG, A. B. FOUTH, J. B. EDMUNDS. GEORGE SANKJKBT,

HAVENS & FAR IS, District Agents

AO Polleica aad Dtvldeada JKo Rratrflctioa oa KWMSon-Forftllakte.Travd.orMIW Entire ProfltN MvMMi Among folic/ HOMMN. "Diirty Days finer. weflulle Cub Nortender. OtHumnteed. VL-r.m