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BUSINESS EDUCATION. 
IIS’ BUSINESS CM, 
Syracuse, Y. 
College Office in tlie Pike Block, 
One Block South, rind in full view of the New 
York Central UR. Depot. Sulina Sit. 
THE COURSE OP INSTRUCTION 
Adopted at this Institution is designed to meet 
the demands of the age — thorough, practi¬ 
cal, AMD OF IMMENSE IMPORTANCE TO THE 
MERCHANT, FARMER, MECHANIC, ARTI¬ 
SAN, LAWYER, PHYSICIAN, TEACHER, 
In short to men in every vocation in life. The 
course is so systemized and practically taught 
as to enable the Student to 
blaster it in the Shortest Space of Time 
Possible. 
In the Course of Inst ruction Theory is com¬ 
bined with Practice, which is effected by means 
of 
BANKS OF ISSUE, LOAN AND DISCOUNT, 
In connection with Steamboat, Railroad, Insur¬ 
ance, Telegraph, Shipping, Commission, Ex¬ 
change Odices, Post-Office, Stores, Ac., Ac. 
EACH STUJtEXT BECOMES A -V ACTUAL 
HOOK-KEEPER AX I) JtEllCHAST. 
In the space of a few months he obtains the 
experience of a life-titne. No young man who 
would meet with success in a Business Lite 
should fail to spend at least Twelve Weeks in 
our Rooms. 
Phonography, Telegraphii g & Penmanship 
Receive Special Attention. 
SOLDIERS! 
Sick, discharged, or disabled, will find a few 
weeks instruction of great aid in securing the 
employment best adapted to their circum¬ 
stances. To such wc shall make, under certain 
circumstances, 
A LIBERAL REDUCTION 
From onr Regular Terms, and we do our best to 
procure l'or them good situations in Business. 
Students may enter at auy time. No Vacations. 
1 his Institution is in no wise connected 
with those monstrosities in education called 
“chains,” but is entirely distinct and independ¬ 
ent. The talent and energy of a large faculty is 
bestowed entirely upon ibis Institution. Its 
numerous Departments are each under the su¬ 
pervision ot instructors of large experience and 
who are representative men in their profession. 
Eor full details send for the College 
Journal, which will be mailed free of charge, 
by addressing 
»• T, AMES, Pres’t, 
Syracuse, X. Y. 
The following are some of the favorable no¬ 
tices from the Press and Patrons : 
Ames’ Business College, Syracuse, N. T. 
Fulton Rttriot .—We have frequently had occa¬ 
sion to make favorable mention of this deserv¬ 
edly popular Institution, and have been happy 
to observe the successful effort of Prof. Ames to 
establish and sustain an Institution which, In 
many important respects, is first of its charac¬ 
ter in the Empire State. The course of instruc¬ 
tion there practiced embraces all that b taught 
in any Commercial Business College, to which 
has been added Phonographic and Telegraph 
Institutes, which, in extent of patronage and 
thorough systematic instruction, are beyond 
competition. 
In point of penmanship, this institution has 
certainly distanced all competitors, as conclu¬ 
sive evidence of which is the diplomas awarded 
by three New York State Fairs, three Vermont 
State Fairs, one International, und the Great 
New England Fair, recently held at Springfield, 
Mass. The Springfield Daily Union, Sept. 10th, 
in speaking of the specimens, says: 
" They arc of exceeding rare merit, and have 
formed one of the most attractive features of 
the exhibition. In grace, beauty and perfection 
of execution, these specimens rival the finest 
steel engravings — many admirers pass them by 
as engravings. We believe the collection is un¬ 
equaled in the United States. The various 
medals held by Prof. Ames awarded to him by 
Institute, State and International Fairs, are a 
sure indication of this fact. If the perfection 
attained in other departments of the Institution 
are iu keeping with the penmanship, which from 
testimonials by graduates, patrons andthepre^s, 
we cannot doubt, the lustltutiou justly holds the 
position it takes, at the head of similar Institu¬ 
tions in the Empire State. Wc would recom¬ 
mend young men desiring to pursue a course of 
Business Studies to address the Principal for in¬ 
formation before going elsewhere.” 
The Springfield Republican of Sept, id, 1864, 
says“ They exhibited a wonderful proficiency 
in the art of penmanship, both as Business and 
Ornamental, and fully sustain the reputation of 
the. College ot being first iu the Empire State. 
To them ha$ justly been awarded a Diploma aud 
Medal.” 
The Watertown Daily Rem .—“ They are a 
novelty—equaling the fiueues and beauty of 
steel engravings.” 
The Vermont Journal .—“ We have never seen 
them equaled.” 
The Vermont Herald .—“ They seem to ho per¬ 
fection iu the Pen Art.” 
The Syracuse Daily Journal .—“ We are certain 
that in symmetry of design, perfection of execu¬ 
tion, aud extent of workmanship, they have 
Lever been equaled in the United States or else¬ 
where.” 
The Oswego Commercial Times. —“ They are 
without exaggeration the the finest we have ever 
seen.” 
The Quincy (111) Herald .—“Go to an old estab¬ 
lished Institution.” 
The Dhonographic Visitor , X. V. — “No Institu¬ 
tion in the country can give a better account of 
phonographic progress than Ames’ Business 
College, Syracuse, N. Y.” 
The Daily Courier, Syracuse .—“ We can truly 
say that this is the model Institution of this 
country.” 
The Daily Standard .—“This has come to be 
one of the fixed Institutions of Syracuse; im¬ 
mense in its capacities and excellent iu every 
respect.” 
The Xew York Ru'droad Times .—“We were 
deeply impressed with the whole routine of the 
College system, and certainly consider it the 
most profitable Institution for the instruction 
of youth that we ever entered.” 
The Binghamton Republican .—“We had the 
pleasure of visiting this far-famed establishment 
a few days since, aud we fouud the appurtenances 
of a minature world of Business. The course of 
instruction is thorough and comprehensive.” 
Prof. O. S. Fowler to J‘rnf. T>. T. Ames. 
Syracuse, March 31st, 1803. 
Dear Sir : — Besides reducing to writing that 
very high estimate of your intellectual and mor¬ 
al developemetits i gave iu my public examina¬ 
tion of you, and beforeT knew one thing respect¬ 
ing you, it gives me pleasure to add That your 
Commercial College confirms every word I then 
snidol your phrenology. In it I pronounce yon 
an A No. 1 teacher, and of advanced pupils, and 
in the higher branches —a teacher of teachers, 
Ac.., ami in examining your mode of instruc¬ 
tion I find it really perfect, the very best I have 
ever seen, and I have seen many elsewhere. Be¬ 
sides being pleased with your admirabla com¬ 
bination of Commercial Theory with Prac¬ 
tice, by supposed firms in supposed cities and 
communities, I was really delighted to see that 
you lurtiish to hdus the same business educa¬ 
tion you proffer to men, besides thereby improv¬ 
ing the manners and provoking the ambiikm of 
both. II our youth but knew the advantages of 
your institution, I am sure they would come 
pouring into it m crowds. Before my audience 
1 described you as perfectly honest, using the 
strongest expressions as to your strictest integ¬ 
rity aud honor, and I stand sponsor that you will 
fulfill ail promises and deal justly. 
Wishing you that “immense success” vou 
so richly merit, I remain, 
Tours tor developing our Youth, 
^ m O. S. FOWLER, 
D. T- Ames. Pnrenologist. 
P. S.—You have chosen extra fine heads for 
your teachers,—as good as if you had been a 
Phrenologist. 
Opinion of Students in Attendance. 
THE INSTITUTION ENDORSED 
BY 
OVER POUR HUNDRED OP THEM. 
COMPLIMENTARY RESOLUTIONS. 
The following Resolutions were presented to 
Prof. Ames at. the close of his New Tear Lecture, 
delivered to the Students of the College, Decem¬ 
ber 31st. 1864: 
ir/nTvu.t, We, the students of Ames’ Business 
College, desire to express our esteem for prof. 
I). T. Ames, and our approval of the system of 
instruction pursued in his School ot Business; 
therefore, 
Resolved, That we tender to Prof. D. T. Ames 
our sincere thanks for the kind interest he has 
always manifested in our behalf, aud for the gen¬ 
tlemanly and courteous treatment which we 
have ever received at his hand-; and that now, 
at the close of the old year, we heartily wish 
him a new one, and many more of them iH time 
to come. 
Resolved, That the course of Instruction given 
in this ins itution meets our entire approbation, 
aud that we desire to recommend it to all wish¬ 
ing to become acquainted with the branches of 
education here taught, as most thorough, prac¬ 
tical and efficient. 
BUSINESS DEPARTMENT. 
Resolved, That we, the students of the Depart¬ 
ment of Actual Business, iu charge of E. H, 
Leonard, who has bad several years experience 
in actual business pursuits, do cheerfully reoom- 
meud to all young ladies aud gentlemen wishing 
to become acquainted with this important part 
of a business educatlou to avail themselves of 
the excellent opportunity herein ailbrded for ac¬ 
quiring, with a great saving of time, the actual 
practice of business. 
SENIOR THEORY DEPARTMENT. 
Resolved, That in the person of Prof. J. L. 
Green, Principal of the Senior Theory Depart¬ 
ment, we recognize an able aud accomplished 
business aud ornamental penman; an eminently 
practical instructor iu the science of accounts; 
a gentleman of pure character and unimpeach¬ 
able integrity; and the exemplification of those 
qualities of originality and self-reliance, which 
constitute the true basis of human success. 
JUNIOR THEORY DEPARTMENT. 
Resolved, That Prof. J. B. Snyder, who has re¬ 
cently been assigned the duty of Principal of the 
Junior Theory Depaitment, gives evidence of 
rare ability and talent for the successful tuition 
of students iu the principles of Book-Keeping, 
and the art 01 Business Penmanship. 
PENMANSHIP. 
Resolved, That this important branch of the 
business education deserves our special com¬ 
mendation. The many diplomas and medals 
which ornament the College lulls, awarded by 
agricultural aud other associations over the 
strongest competitors of the Nation, are more 
weighty aud conclusive evidence than our affirm¬ 
ation of the superior order at your Business and 
Ornamental Penmanship, while wu eau most 
cheerfully bear witness to the thorough, scien¬ 
tific aud successful manner in which il ia taught 
ami practiced iu the different departments of 
this inatKUtloo. 
ORNAMENTAL PENMANSHIP. 
We would add, as our earnest conviction, 
that no other institution furnishes equal facili¬ 
ties lor acquiring this useful aud beautiful art. 
PHONOGRAPHY. 
Resolved, That wc believe the Phonographic 
Institute, under the charge of Prof. J. B. Holmes, 
deservedly stauds at the head of Phonographic 
institutions in this country, both iu point of 
number* and thoroughness of Instruction ; aud 
that it can but continue to increase in popularity 
and usefulness under the management or so ripe 
a scholar, accomplished gentleman and enthusi¬ 
astic teacher as Prof. Holmes. 
Resolved, That having had the benefit of a 
course ot instruction, so that we know whereof 
we speak, we most earnestly recommend all who 
wish to acquire a knowledge of this useful and 
beautiful art, to avail themselves of the extra¬ 
ordinary facilities here afforded. 
TELEGRAPHIC INSTITUTE. 
Resolved , That in our opinion Professors Wood 
aud Dunham, of Morse's Telegraphic Institute, 
bringing to bear, as they do, the result of many 
years experience in Tdegraphing, having made 
this fhe first and foremo-t ofTdl institutions of 
its kind in the world, and the fact that the facul¬ 
ty have thus far been able to procure honorable 
and lucrative situations for every one of the 
many students who have completed the coarse, 
sufficiently attest the Ugh staudard of instruc¬ 
tion, as well as the enviable reputation they 
have given the institution among telegraph men. 
Resolved , That a copy of these resolutions be 
presented to Prol. Arnes for publication. 
GEO. .v. HEADLEY, Dnndcc, N. Y. 
I). BALLARD, Jr.. South Deerfield, Mass. 
G. C. ROBINaON, Drvrk-n. >*. Y. 
P. C. PETERSON. Farmer, N. Y. 
J. E. PHILLIPS, Central Square, N. Y. 
ROLLiN STEWARD, Clarendon, Vt. 
W. W THAYER, South Deerfield, Mass. 
J. H. CHASE, Providence. K. i. 
Committee on Resolutions. 
C2T J For full particulars, address for the Col¬ 
lege Journal, sent free, 
D. T. AltraS, President, 
SYRACUSE, X. Y. 
?Ciimus SHopifsL 
INDUSTRY OF THE UNITED STATES. 
TnE arrangement of the census of I860, with 
reference to labor details, exhibits our manu¬ 
facturing industry as represented by 138,340 es¬ 
tablishments, whose owners, on a capital of 
$1,049,500,020, produced, by the aid of machi¬ 
nery and 1,878,020 operatives, $1,000,000,000 
worth of commodities. This extraordinary 
amount is equal to $00.61 to every mau, woman 
and child in the country, and after deducting 
the exports, $30,803,080, we have an aggregate 
for consumption amounting to $1,877,852,651. 
This on a division p- r capita, gives $-50.12 to 
each individual. 
In the report, it also appears we have 31,445,- 
070 peopLe, and have only 8,378,498 engaged in 
the various industries of the country. In the 
Agricultural Department, we have 2,423,895 far¬ 
mers, 705,979 farm laborers, 85,561 planters— 
making 3,S05,L36 able-bodied industrious peo¬ 
ple who live by the sweat of their brow. Then 
Commerce, which is the hand-maid to Agricul¬ 
ture, employs 123,878 merchants, 67,360 marines, 
184,45-5 clerks, 3,54(1 shipmasters, 7,553 steam¬ 
boat-men, 2,350 sail-makers, 13,892 ship-carpen¬ 
ters 2,546 ship-chandlers, 26,446 boat-builders 
and boatmen—making a total of 3,736,491, who 
aid in the distribution of the productive indus¬ 
try of country. 
Those classed as manufacturers by the census 
are, 147,750 miners, 51,905 fishermen, 1,217,345 
manufacturers—making a total of 1,387,100 men, 
women and children, who act as producers ot 
the raw material aud lit it for consumption. Of 
the specialties, the agriculturists amount to 55 
per cent, and the miniog, fishery, and manufac¬ 
turing interests, about 16 per cant. The aggre¬ 
gate deducted from the entire number reported, 
leaves 3,181,014 eftgOgfefl iu various professions,' 
of whom there are 37,529 clergymen, 33,193 
lawyers, aud 54,543 physicians—making 125,265, 
who are non-producers, but active consumers, 
and tolerated “from the moral or intellectual 
necessities of the producers.” 
The next important class comprises 38,033 
laundresses, 35,165 mantua makers,271 mid wives, 
25,722 milliners, 8,132 nurses, 90,198 seam¬ 
stresses, S75 shirt-makens, 101,808 tailoresses— 
making 298,106, who, if they do not contribute 
to the moral condition of society, at least give 
to the exterior appearance the attribute next to 
godliness, that prevails in all well-regulated 
communities. Following these, we have 19.000 
bakers, 11,000 barbers, 13,000 bar-keepers, 112,- 
857 blacksmiths, 14,736 ricklayers, 242,958 car¬ 
penters, 2L,640 carters, 27487 civil-engineers, 17,- 
180 coach-makers, 43,624 coopers, 19,521 drivers, 
11,031 druggists, 21,323 gardeners and nursery¬ 
men, 40,070 grocers, 12,728 harness-makers, 11,- 
617 hatters, 22,393 housekeepers, 25,819 inn-keep¬ 
ers, 10,175 Jewelers, 969,301 laborers, 15,929 lum¬ 
bermen, 48,925 masons, 2t, (92 mechanics, 37,561 
waiters, 177,077 moldent, 24,693 public officers. 
37,883 overseers, 51,695 painters and vamishers, 
16,594 peddlers, 18,116 plasterers, 23,106 printers, 
36,567 railroad-men, 13,054 refectory men, 12,- 
756 saddlers, 15,000 sawyers, 550,908 servants, 
164,608 shoemakers, 17,825 stone-cutters, 49,998 
students, 10,484 tanners and curriers, 110,469 
teachers, 84,824 teamsters, 17,413 tin-smiths, 11,- 
196 traders, 36,178 weavers, 33,693 wheelwrights, 
and 62,$73 whose occupations are unknown— 
making nearly 2,000,000.—.Boston Bulletin. 
SHERIDAN’S MODE OF FIGHTING. 
Every master of battle-tactics has a favorite 
mode of fighting, varied of course by circum¬ 
stances, aud especially by the wary dispositions 
of the enemy. A study of Sheridan’s cam¬ 
paigns will, wo think, disclose the peculiarity 
of his very readily. RL success has been most 
brilliant; the secret of it is very simple. In the 
first place, as wo were told by an enthusiastic 
private, just home from the wars, “ Phil Sheri¬ 
dan fights to win.” Other Generals tnanreuver, 
and try to outwit the plans of the enemy, to 
excel in defensive battle; the offensive of such 
is always weak. Sheridan's is always on the 
offensive. We do not now speak of Sheridan’s 
raids, which, although conducted iu the most 
masterly manner, are subordinate in character 
to other plans, aud usually seek to elude the 
enemy. But no; In his grand tactics, as display, 
ed at Winchester, Cedar Creek and Five Forks, 
we observe a principle which finds its expres¬ 
sion in the following order of attack:—He organ¬ 
izes his army Into three divisions two strong 
parallel columns Of attack, thrown with the 
fiercest impetuosity upon the enemy, and a re¬ 
serve in rear. When the batUe rages in front, 
so that his foe is fully engaged, his reserve moving 
by the flank, usually the right, makes a double 
file around upon the flank and rear of the earn¬ 
estly - employed enemy, and rolls him up on 
the center. Just such was the tactics of De- 
saix and Kellerman, at Marengo. The former 
moved his six thousand Infantry by the main 
road, upon Gen. Zach’s triumphant advancefrom 
Alessandria, while the latter, moving >y the 
right, made a double left turn upon Pilatti’s 
Austrian horse, and won the day. Sheridan’s 
invariable success, then, has been due to the 
great earnestness and valor with which he always 
imbues bis troops, and then to his tactics of two 
columns and a flanking reserve .—United States 
Service Magazine. 
HOW TO DETECT COUNTERFEITS. 
1. Examine the appearance of a bill—the gen¬ 
uine have a general dark, neat appearance. 
2. Examine the vignette, or picture in the mid¬ 
dle of the top; see if the sky or back ground 
looks clear and transparent, or soft, aud even, and 
not scratchy. 
3. Examine well the face; see if the expres¬ 
sions are distinct and easy, natural aud life-like, 
particularly the eyes. 
4. See if the drapery or dress fits well, looks 
natural and easy, and shows the folds distinctly. 
5. Examine the medallion, ruling, and heads, 
and circular ornaments around the figures, etc. 
See if they are regular, smooth and uniform, not 
scratchy. This work. In the genuine, looks as 
if raised on the paper, and cannot be perfectly 
imitated. 
6. Examine the principal line of letters or 
uame of the bank. See if they are all upright, 
perfectly true and even; or, if sloping, of an 
uniform slope. 
7. Carefully examine the shade or parallel rul¬ 
ing on the face or outside of the letters, etc. 
See if it is clear, and looks as if colored with a 
brush. The tine parallel lines In the genuine 
are of equal size, and smooth and even. Counter¬ 
feits look as if done with a file. 
S. Observe the round handwriting engraved 
on the bill, which should be black, equal in size 
and distance, of a uniform slope, and smooth. 
Thi s in genuine notes is invariably well done, and 
looks very perfect. In counterfeits it is seldom 
so, bnt often looks stiff, as if done with a pen. 
9. Notice the imprint of engraver’3 name, 
which is always near the border end of the note, 
and is always alike; letters small, upright, 
and engraved very perfectly. Counterfeiters 
seldom do it well. 
Note. —It was remarkedby Stephen Burroughs 
before he died, that two things could not be per¬ 
fectly counterfeited—one -was tbe dye work, or 
portrait, medallion heads, vignette, etc., and 
the other standing or ruling above the letters.— 
Bank Xote Reporter. 
MARSHAL NEY’S DEATH SCENE. 
The vengeance of the Allied Powers demanded 
some victims; and the intrepid Ney, who had 
well nigh put the crown again on the head of 
ii™apiu to nas iu on oue of them. Condemned 
to be shot-, he was led to Luxemburg, on the 
morning of the 7th of December, and placed in 
front of a file of soldiers drawn up in a line to 
kill him. One of the officers stepped up to 
bandage his eyes, but he repulsed him, saying: 
“Are yon ignorant that for twenty-five years I 
have been accustomed to face both ball and bul¬ 
let If ” He then lifted his hat above his head, 
and with the same calm voice that steadied his 
columns so frequently in the roar and tumult of 
battle, said t—“ I declare before God aud man 
that I have never betrayed my country; may my 
death render her happy. 1 Viva la France.' ” He 
then turned to the soldiers and striking his hand 
on his heart gave the order, “Soldiers, fire?" 
A simultaneous discharge followed, and the 
“bravest of the brave” sank to rise no more. 
He who had fought live hundred battles for 
France, not one against her, was shot as a trai¬ 
tor! As I looked on the spot where he fell I 
could not but weep over bis fate. True, he 
broke his oath of allegiance—so did the others, 
carried away by their attachment to Napoleon 
and the enthusiasm that hailed his approach to 
Paris. Still he was no traitor. 
AMERICANS ON THEIR TRAVELS. 
The Americans flaunt everywhere, by land or 
on water, in the finest broadcloth and glossiest 
silk, and seem detiaut by their heedlessuess of 
provision, of all the changes of weather. Eng¬ 
lish travelers, with their bushy frames hung 
with loose sacks and stuff gowns of coarse tex¬ 
ture, and their big feet clogged with heavy boots, 
shoes, and gaiters, appear by no xneaus graceful, 
when starting on a journey, in comparison with 
our lightsome countrymen and conntry women, 
iu all the jauutiness of their flimsy and superfine 
drapery. Tested, however, by the shakes and 
tossings, dust and dirt, the alternate rain and 
shine of an expedition by rail or steamer, Air. and 
Mrs. Bull will appear, in its course aud at its 
close, a more presentable couple than Esquire 
Jonathan and his lady. The former will be none 
the worse for the wear aud tear of the journey ; 
the latter will be moat decidedly damaged. We 
hardly need say that well preserved homeliness 
is more seemly thau spoiled finery. The Eng¬ 
lish from a rigid economy and an affectation of 
plainness, make themselves unnecessarily ugly. 
The Americans, from a loose expenditure and a 
fondness of display, are inordinately fine.— Har¬ 
per's Monthly. 
I have no propensity to envy any one, least of 
all the rich aud great; and if I were disposed to 
tills weakness, the subject of my envy would be 
a healthy young man, iu full possession of his 
strength and faculties, going forth in the morn¬ 
ing to work for his wife aud children, or bring¬ 
ing them home his wages at night. 
Last night when I was in my bed, 
Such fan it seemed to me, 
I dreamed that I was grandpapa, 
And grandpapa was me. 
I thought I wore a powdered wig, 
Drab shorts and gaiters buff, 
And took, without a single sneeze, 
A double pinch of snuff. 
Bnt he was such a tiny boy, 
And dressed In baby-clothes; 
I thoug it I smacked his face because 
He wouldn’t blow his nose. 
And 1 went walking up the street, 
A ad he ran by my side j 
Bnt because I walked too quick for him 
The little feilow cried. 
And after tea I washed his face ; 
And when his prayers were said, 
I blew the candle out, and left 
Poor grandpapa in bed. 
A BLACK BOY. 
Some boys are mean enough to ridicule others 
for natural defects, for which they are not to 
blame; and it is a very common thing to con¬ 
sider the color of the skin as a mark of inferi¬ 
ority. But even if it were so, it would be no 
ground of reproach, for it is the color which 
God gave. Air. Southey, the poet, relates that, 
when he was a small boy, there was a black boy 
in the neighborhood, who was called Jim Dick. 
Southey and a number of his play fellows, as 
they were collected together one evening at 
their sports, began to torment the poor black 
boy, calling him “nigger,” “blackamoor,” and 
other nicknames. The poor fellow was very 
much grieved, and soon left them. Soon after, 
these hoys had an appointment to go skating, 
and on that day Southey broke his skates. After 
all his rude treatment of poor Jim, he was mean 
enough to go and ask him to lend his skates. 
“ O yes, Robert,” Jim replied, “yo.u may have 
them and welcome.” When he went to return 
them, he found Jim sitting in the kitchen'read¬ 
ing his Bible. As Southey handed Dick his 
skates, the latter looked at him with tears in 
his eyes, and said, “Robert, don’t ever call me 
blackamoor again," and immediately leit the 
room. Southey burst into tears, and from that 
time resolved never again to abuse a'poor black 
—a resolution which I hope every one of my 
readers will make and never break. But, if yon 
will follow the example ot this poor colored 
boy, and return good for evil, you will always 
find it the best retaliation you can make for an 
injury. 
TOY MAKING IN GERMANY. 
In Germany the wood-work, so far|’us English 
importers know anything about it, is mostly in 
the form of small trinkets and toys for children. 
The production of these U immuuec. In the 
Tyrol, and near the Thuringian Forest, in the 
middle states of the ill-organized confederacy, 
and wherever forests abound, there the peasants 
spend much of their time in making toys. In 
the Tyrol, for example, there is a valley called 
the Grodnerthal, about twenty miles long in 
which the rough climate and barren soil will not 
suffice to grow corn for the inhabitants, who are 
rather numerous. Shut out from the agricul¬ 
tural labor customary in other districts, the peo¬ 
ple earn their bread chiefly by wood-carving. 
They make toys of numerous ;kinds (in which 
Noah’s Ark animals are Aery predominant) of 
the soft wood of the Siberian pine—known to 
the Germans as ziebelnusskiefer. The tree is of 
slow growth, found on the higher slopes of the 
valley, but now becoming scarce, owing to 
the improvidence of the peasants Jin cutting 
down the forests without saving or planting 
others to succeed them. For a hundred years 
and more the peasants have] been carvers. 
Nearly every cottage is a workshop. All the 
occupants, male and female, dowu to very 
young children, seat themselves round a table, 
and fashion their little bits of wood. They use 
twenty or thirty different kinds of tools, under 
the magic of which the wood is transformed 
into a dog, a lion, a man, or what not. Agents 
represent these carvers in various cities of 
Europe, to dispose of the wares .—All the Tear 
Round. 
A LESSON OF (OBEDIENCE. 
To obey promptly, to do the very thing that is 
commanded—how very rarely do children under¬ 
stand the importance of those things. An illus¬ 
tration of the importance of such obedience has 
just been given in the Berlin papers, which re¬ 
late the following incident that lately took place 
in Prussia:—“A switchman was at the junction 
of two lines of railway, his '.lever in hand, for a 
train was signaled. The eugiuo.waa within a few 
second* of reaching the embankment, when the 
man, on turning (his head, perceived his little 
boy playing on the rails of the liuejthe train was 
to pass over. With an heroic devotedness to 
his duty, the unfortunate man adopted a sub¬ 
lime resolution. 1 Lie down,’ he shouted out to 
the child; but as to himself, he remained at his 
post. The train passed along ou its way, and 
the lives of one hundred passengers were per¬ 
haps saved. But the poor child! The father 
rushed forward expecting to take up only a 
corpse; but what was his joy on finding that the 
boy had at once obeyed his order ? He had lain 
down, and the whole train had passed over him 
without injury. The next day the King sent for 
the man aud attached to his breast the medal for 
civil courage.” 
It is better to sleep with an empty stomach 
than to lie awake with an accusing conscience. 
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