Sept 1
This has been a wearisome day to me I have not very felt well and I attended market with some peaches but found a dull sale I was up this morning half past three and I have felt alittle drowsy Wrote a letter to Uncle Ed this evening

 

Sept 2
Another day gone by and with it all the privileges it afforded Went to express office this morning found_some peaches there had them taken to the market house and sold out this forenoon I have been taking things easy this afternoon


Sept 3
I arose this morning at five oclock Went to express office and found twelve boxes of peaches from Dr E Cone  Commenced raining soon after I got there and we have plenty of rain from that until noon  I disposed of my peaches  Wrote a letter to Dr E Cone this evening

Sept 4
Received no peaches today Bought alot of boxes and took them to the station to send to Dresden This afternoon I have not done much Received two letters today from Dr E Cone Emma and also one from Fowler and Welles Answered Emmas letter this evening I retire

Sept 5
This has been a busy day with me  Went to the depot this morning and found 38 boxes of peaches (50bu) and I went to work to dispose of them and was successful in disposing of them Received a letter from Hamlin and answered it  Also wrote one to Dr E Cone

Sept 6
This morning very nice The sun shone brightly and everything lovely but before night the sun was overclouded and we had some rain Went to church on Smithfield Street and heard a very interesting discourse Also this evening at the same place

Sept 7
I did not receive any peaches this morning Bought two loads (100) boxes and had them taken to the express depot and marked ready for sending home Received a letter Lizzie L Doney which I perused with great interest Answered it this evening

Sept 8
Received 20 boxes of peaches this morning Went to the express office by 5 oc and disposed of them by 7 oc Have been alittle lonesome today Wrote a letter to Dr E Cone

Sept 9
Received 11 boxes peaches and attended market with them Disposed of all of them Feel somewhat tired tonight My room mates have all left and I feel alittle lonesome I shall retire early to forge the cares of the day

Sept 10
Received twenty boxes this morning and disposed of them Received two letters one from sister Mary and one from H B Smith Wrote four one to Dr E Cone L H Howell J W Chaney and J B Haney 10oc I shall retire

Sept 11
Went to the express office this morning at four oclock but found nothing for me Came back and slept till nearly seven This has been a dissagreeable day Rained very hard all forenoon Received a letter from Uncle Ed Have felt very drowsy all day

Sept 12
Rained again today and I have felt very drowsy Bought a load of boxes and got them ready to send home Have not felt well today and this evening I would go to a slight of hand performance Bought a ticket that drew a sack of flour

Sept 13
Rain this morning Went to church on corner of Smithfield and Seventh Street Heard an interesting discourse from Luke 9-11 Ask and it shall be given You subject was continued this evening Wrote three letters H B Smith sister Mary and my friend Emma


Sept 14
Received 11 boxes of peaches this morning and disposed of them Have been putting the day running around and writing Wrote a letter to Uncle Ed E Miller and Fowler and Welles Went to a public entertainment at Masonic Hall this evening,

Sept 15
Received 23 boxes peaches and disposed of all but 4 boxes Worked very faithfully to get rid of them Wrote a letter to Uncle Ed this evening Went out on 5th Street about dark and stopped at an auction of Shelly &c. &c. &c.

Sept 16
Thirteen boxes of peaches today and a difficult matter to get rid of them Hope I will not get any more for a few days Wrote two letters this evening One to New ?sonk Coin merchant and one to cousin ,Lizzie L Doney Am tired and shall retire 9 oc

Sept 17
Time passes swiftly by and as it bears me along I hope that I may make that use of it that will profit me in after life Situated among strangers and sometime sigh for companionship among those that are congenial with my mind Received a letter from Dr E Cone and wrote one to him

Sept 18
Have not had much to do today Put in the most of my time at the market Received a letter from Emma and read it with interest Took a walk out on the street Came back and commenced a letter to Emma but did not finish it


Sept 19
Received 13 boxes peaches this morning and have been all day selling them Received a letter from brother Hamlin and finished writing to Emma Feel very tired and sleepy and shall retire soon

Sept 20
Rain all day and time pass slowly Went to church on Smithfield Street this fornoon and tonite heard interesting sermon Am laboring under a severe cold which makes me feel badly I shall retire 9 oc

Sept 21
Another day gone and I feel unwell from a bad cold I sold 11 bushels apples and this afternoon I sent two loads of boxes home Received two letters Titus & Company M Band E Miller Wrote two Dr E Cone and one to Ellie Miller Shall retire at 10 oc


Sept 22
A wet dissagreeable day and I felt the affects of it Did not receive anything today and time has passed slowly Wrote a letter to J B Haney on business This evening I have been reading a lecture on the use of money which is very interesting

Sept 23
Rained this morning but it broke away before noon Received three letters Lizzie Doney Hattie Emerie and J T Con Answered Hattie and commenced one to Lizzie Have been out to see a torch light procession and it was a grand affair Took one hour and fifteen minutes to pass one point Must have been five miles long More spectators than I ever saw at one gathering before



Sept 24
Been raining all day Have nothing to do but look around and write Was out
to see the procession and it was a grand affair Had it been a nice day what a crowd would have been As it was it required and hour and twenty minutes to
pass Finished my letter to Lizzie Received one from Emma and answered it



Sept 25
Rain all day again and low spirits followed Have been in my room all day Wrote a letter to Dr E Cone Hope rain will cease and spare skies will rule for a few days Time drags heavily

Sept 26
Clear this morning and very glad I am of it Received 16 boxes peaches this morning and have been in market all day Sold twelve boxes Received two letters one from Dr E Cone and one from N.Y. Wrote one to Dr E Cone this evening Wrote a letter to J T Con and wrote a letter to brother Hamlin

Sept 28
A beautiful day I got 100 boxes taken to the depot and marked them for sending to Dr E Cone Sent 8 boxes to N.Y. West Titus and Company
Received two letters Dr E Cone A Meeks Wrote three West Titus and Company Dr E Cone and A Meeks Have been very unwell today Had a pleasant time this evening playing accordian

Sept 29
A fine day Have not felt well for a few days Did not leave my room this forenoon Went to the depot this afternoon and found 17 boxes peaches Sent them to N.Y. Wrote a letter to West Titus and Company Feel quite well this afternoon

Sept 30
A pleasant day I have had nothing to do today Was in market a part of this
fornoon Received two letters one from Uncle Ed and one from J B Haney. Wrote
one to bother Hamlin Another month has passed and I soon shall leave Pittsburgh

Oct 1
Has cloudy today and rained alittle Have been running around through the city some Was over East Birmingham this evening in Have been reading some Received a letter from? Wrote one to HB Haney

 

Oct 2
Rained today and this evening Received two letters Emma and J B Haney Answered Emmas letter Have been running around considerble today
Came to Union Depot at 11 oc to meet uncle Ed Train came in about
1 oc

Oct 3
Cloudy Left Pitts at 11/4 am for New York Enjoyed the trip very much The beautiful scenery and view from the passing train demanded my attention and I did not tire from seeing the lofty mounds of the ? The deep ravine with the little stream winding its way along presenting to the eye varily and grandly Took supper at 4:48 at Alltown

Oct 4
Came from Jersey City this morning on a ferry Crossed over north river 5oc and a very fine day Went over East river this forenoon on a ferry to Brooklyn Heard K W Reeche preach a very interesting discourse Went to the house of Industry to a safe bath School singing at 3 oc Went from there to Central Park Took a walk up Broadway returned at 91/2 oc



Oct 5
A fine day Went to express office and found our peaches in very good condition Took them to West Titus visited Fowler A Wells Spent a part of the day in the market Have enjoyed myself finally Had a pleasant talk with Uncle Ed this evening Retired 11 oc

Oct 6
A fine day I went to the market this morning and from there to 5th avenue Walked from 8th St to 23rd (to Av. hotel and Madison) Square Settled West Titus and Company and left on 5 oc train Am very sleepy and do not enjoy the ride very well
 


Oct 7
Still on the train and likely to remain for some time yet Arrived in Pitts
10 oc Have been looking around some and planing to leave Will soon be home
if I have no bad luck and am not sorry Have seen enough of city life to
last me awhile

Oct 8
Left Pitts this morning a 2 oc Got to Dresden about 10oc Walked down to town and got a chance to ride to the crossroads Walked from there home A very pleasant day I called at Aunt Marthas as I came home Have been spending the evening pleasantly at home


Oct 9
A pleasant day and time passes pleasantly I - went to town today after my trunk and waited for Uncle Ed Got home about 6 oc Commenced writing a letter but did
not feel like completing it Received two letters Fowler A Wells and a return letter R Conley.

Oct 10
A beautiful day I went to Dresden again today to a political meeting and heard an interesting statement of the affairs of the country Political excitment runs high and the importance of the occasion justifies due consideration

Oct 11
A pleasant morning I went to church at Chaffant's this morning Heard Harvey Wilson preach a funeral discourse of F Stafford Went to singing school to the valley this afternoon and to church to the same place this evening

Oct 12
We are having beautiful weather I rode out to Mr Messers today on some business Came by Lewis Chaney's and bought his dried apples at $2 per bushel Paid $20. on them Went down to Uncle Eds this evening to settle with him

Oct 13
A fair day Went to the election this morning and from there to A C.Meeks Rode over with J W Chaney to the election at Wrights school house Came home feeling very tired Wrote a letter to Voight Mahood and Company this morning Shall retire soon 9 oc


Oct 14
Cloudy this morning and has been raining some through the day Went out to Mr Lakes this morning to see him but did not find him at home Have not done much today Have been reading some this evening

Oct 15 .
Went over to Mr Lakes this morning but did not accomplish anything by going Gathered some chestnuts this afternoon Went down to Mr Cox's this evening and stayed until 12 oc Spent a pleasant evening Enjoy good health and time passes pleasantly


 
Oct 16
Went down to the crossroads this morning after the mail Received a letter from Emma which I perrused with interest Wrote a letter to Emma in answer to the one I received today Have been making preparations to leave home again next week Do not feel very well this evening

Oct 17
A raw cold day I went to Dresden today and it was a dissagreeable trip Called on Mr Eaton and borrowed 50 dollars for two months Stopped at Uncle Eds as I came home and settled up our speculations Balance due me 44 dollars

Oct 18
A very fine day Went over to see George Fulks this morning with J T Cox There has been company here all day and I have been at home Took a walk this evening and since dark I have been sitting by the fire thinking over my future prospects Once week from tonight I hope to be with Emma



Oct 19
Has been cloudy all day and been trying to rain I went down to settle with Mr Parks this morning  Paid him 25 dollars on sawing  Have been piling up some lumber this afternoon  Wrote some since dark



Oct 20
A cloudy day Have been piling lumber this forenoon Went to William
McFarlands for some peach seeds this afternoon Do not feel very well tonight
and have spent the evening in meditation Shall retire soon to enjoy the revigoratihq effect of sleep



Oct 21
Has been cloudy all day Went over to Lewis Chaneys to pack some dried apples Packed 45
bushels and brought them home Went over to George Fulks with Eli bought 2 bushels of chestnuts Have been writing a piece to put in a school paper Retire 9 oc



Oct 22
A fine day alittle cool Took a load of dried apples to the depot Went to Dresden
and done-some trading Piled up some lumber after I came home Went down to Mr Parkses Came home and packed up ready to start west 12 oc I retire to enjoy alittle sleep

Oct 23
A fine morning Made preparations for leaving home Started for Dresden about 10oc
Took the train at 3 oc and arrived Cinn. 10 oc Enjoyed the ride very much as it brought me near the object of my visit

Oct 24
A very pleasant morning Left Cincinati 7 oc this morning Arrived at
Dillsborough about 9 oc Came to Friendship by way of public conveyance and wa1ked from there to Mr Arfords Formed a very pleasing acquaintance and enjoyed her company very much

Oct 25
A pleasant day and one that I will not soon forget for it was spent among friends and with one whose aquaintance I have taken great pleasure in cultivating through a correspondence Went to the church this evening and spent a few hours with my friend Emma


Oct 26
A very warm day Started out on the hunt of a school and was successful Engaged one for four month at 2 dollars per day Have been reading some on political questions this evening Shall retire 8 oc pm Wrote two
letters Voight A Company and one home

Oct 27
A pleasant morning Went to Crossplains this morning to see the trustee
Came home and spent the balance of the day reading This afternoon cloudy
with some rain Have been reading this evening Retired at 10 oc after spending an hour or two with my friend Emma

Oct 28
A very fine day The clouds of yesterday have all disappeared and the sun shine in his beauty Have been studing some today in history Reading some in Great Men of Our Day Time passes pleasantly Plenty of good company and nothing to do but read and study

Oct 29
A very pleasant day Have been sitting around the house all day and feel alittle lazy time passes rather slowly and I begin to wish I had something more to do than to sit around and read Spent the evening pleasantly

Oct 30
A pleasant morning but clouds o'erspread the skies before night and gave sign of approaching storm Have been reading some in history of the United States and have been trying to put in my time profitably Spent the evening pleasantly

Oct 31
The clouds of yesterday commence to precipitate their contents in the night and this morning gave indications of a rainy day preventing me from going to Versailles

Another month is gone and I am thankful for being so pleasantly situated among friends
 

Nov 1
A cold day I went to church at Cross Plains this forenoon  Was not very much taken with the discourse  Too much bigotry connected with it  Spent a pleasant afternoon and evening at home ( Mr Arfords)  Retired at 9oc

Nov 2
A cool morning but the sun came out in his power and we have had a very pleasant day Commenced my school today and the day passed away pleasantly considering we were all strangers Retire early 7 oc Do not feel very well

Nov 3
A pleasant day and one that decides important affairs as a president is chosen for the next four years Hope that the decision of the people will be for the best Spent the day in the school room and the day passed away pleasantly

Nov 4
A very pleasant day The duties of the school room were performed cheerfully and I am much pleased with my school I am very pleasantly situated Spent the
evening pleasantly in the society of one whom I regard as a true friend

Nov 5
Time passes pleasantly in the school room although it is a little confining to be obligated to stay in the school room such nice weather Went to Paul town (?) after my trunk this evening after school was out Read awhile and sung some pieces in Key note after I came back


Nov 6
A beautiful day spent in the school room Am glad it is Friday and that I can enjoy a short vacation for however well I get along with my scholars Yet it is tiresome to me Shall try to discharge my duties faithfully and look for help from another source

 

Nov 7
Appearance of rain this morning Went to Versailles to the examination and met with fair success Put in most of the day and did not get back until after dark Am very tired and shall retire 9 oc pm

Nov 8
A pleasant day but I have been at home reading in physiology Time passes pleasantly and I feel that I have no reason to complain of my lot Spent the evening in the society of my friend 12oc retire


Nov 9
A very warm day and I feel the duties of the school room alittle tiresome Glad when night came and I could enjoy freedom for a little while Have been reading some in physiology this evening 9 oc shall retire

Nov 10
A cloudy day and such a one as I always dread in a school room The dampness of the atmosphere rendering pupils restless and ? Got along very well considering Read awhile in physiology 9 oc retired

Nov 11
A nice day but considerable colder than it has been for some time Reminding us that winter is drawing near Time is gliding swiftly by and in looking back over the past of my life it seems of short duration but little have I accomplished

Nov 12
A plesant day spent in the school room My duty was performed as a task and not as a pleasure but such days will come Sad thoughts will gather in the mind and leave us unfit for duties that?

 

Nov 13
A beautiful day and one spent more pleasantly than yesterday Am well pleased with my school Have had better than common I hope it will so continue Have
been reading some this evening

Nov 14
Am free to enjoy the beautiful sunshine of today Helped husk corn this fornoon Received a letter from sister Mary one from mother and two from Voight Wrote a letter to sister Eliza Read awhile in physiology

Nov 15
A very beautiful day Went to church to Paul town this forenoon Heard a very interesting discourse Mr Stepheson Proverbs 18 chap We that would have friends must show himself friendly Also this evening on light Spent a pleasant evening with E A 2 oc retire


Nov 16
A pleasant day and one that was passed pleasantly in the school room Have been reading in physiology this evening and finished reading my book through Retire 8 oc .

Nov 17
A cloudy dissagreeable day One such as makes a person restless and unsatisfied This I experienced in the school room and was glad when the day was put in Some days must be dark and dreary Have been reading this evening Education Complete Retire 12 oc


Nov 18
Cloudy today yet more pleasant than yesterday The duties of the school room were performed less as a task than yesterday Have been reading in Education Complete Retire at 9 oc to enjoy refreshing repose

Nov 19
A cold dissagreeable day some snow Have not been very well and was glad when I was through with my task Have a spelling school tonight but not much of a turnout Came home read awhile in Education Complete 9 oc retire

Nov 20
The day passes by pleasantly in the school room Will have two days to rest which is very acceptable Time passes by pleasantly Have been reading some
tonight Retire at 10 oc

Nov 21
A changeable day A little cool some rain this afternoon and some snow Helped husk corn until 3 oc Went to Cross Plains after the mail this evening Have been reading some since I came back Retire at 9 oc


Nov 22
A pleasant day out but 1 have been at home reading in Education Complete Time passes pleasantly Spent the evening pleasantly with Emma and look forward to many happy hours to be spent in the society of her who is to share life blessings with me
 

Nov 23
A pleasant day and I put it in pleasantly in the school room Perhaps when time passes? and we become dissatisfied with ourselves and mankind generally it is owing to the fact that we have not discharged our duties as we should and there is some reason for us to become dissatisfied


Nov 24
Spent the day as usual in the school room and enjoyed myself very well Time passes pleasantly when I am thus engaged and when my labors meet with success in reference to those whom I am placed over I am well pleased with the profession but soon become discouraged when I do not show success

Nov 25
A dissagreeable day steady rain but we cannot always have fair weather or we would fail to appreciate it if we should by sickness we learn the value of health and some days must be dark and dreary in order that we appreciate sunshine

Nov 26
Thanksgiving Day and I am released from the duties of the school room Rained this morning but the clouds commenced to dissapear about 10 oc and the rest of the day was pleasant Went over to Cross Plains this forenoon Helped shuck corn this afternoon

 

Nov27
Cloudy this morning but it soon cleared off and we had a pleasant day Spent the day in the school room and this time passed by pleasantly Am well pleased with my school and think I will get through without any difficulty

Nov 28
A nice day Husked corn this fornoon This afternoon went over to Cross Plains
Received a letter from Voight Mayhood and Company and answered it Spent the evening pleasantly with E A Retired 1 oc to enjoy some sleep

Nov 29
A beautiful day Went to church at Paultown Heard Mr Roberts preach Also went
to church this evening at the same place Time is moving along and as it passes I hope I may so improve the moments that I will not regret their departure

Nov 30
The duties of the school room demand my attention again and although they are imperfectly performed yet I aim to discharge them to the best of my ability Another month has run its course Went to church at Paul town tonight

Dec 1
Snowing this morning and it has been a dull dissagreeable day and one that passed slowly in the school groom Have not been very well and it required reat inertion to keep up a sufficient stalk of patience Very glad when 4 0 c came

 

Dec 2
A pleasant day spent in the school room Time is passing by swiftly yet each day its duties and if I get through with them satisfactory to myself and others I am satisfied which is seldom the case Went to church to Paul town tonight

Dec 3
A very pleasant day but there is some signs of storm this evening 28 scholars to get along with Succeeded very well in keeping order but not so  well as I would like Hope the time will come before long when I can give up school teaching


Dec 4
A dissagreeable day Had a small school today on account of rain The day passed off pleasantly in the school room Not withstand the uninviting prospect without Dismissed at 3 oc and scrubbed out the school house Have been reading some this evening

 
Dec 5
Nothing to do today of much importance Went over to Cross Plains after the mail Wrote two letter one to Versailles and one to sister Eliza Received none Went out to see Mr Wycoff Have been reading this evening in Education Complete

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Dec 6
A cool day Have been reading some Went to Paultown this afternoon to a singing school but did not enjoy it much Feel alittle depressed in spirits and feel more like seeking solitude than society Have been reading this evening

Dec 7
Avery stormy dissagreeable day and such a one that I am glad that my labor is indoors Has been snowing and blowing all day The duties of the school room were pleasantly perfo~ed Spent the evening with ~ss Emma

Dec 8
A very dissagreeable day Wind snow and sun appear to be vieing with each other to see who could gain the mastery Has been very cold Was glad when the day was put in Have been reading some this evening in Education Complete

Dec 9
A clear cold day but we must have some such days for a change even in winter The duties of the school room were performed willingly Glad however when night came Spent the evening reading as usual Retired 9 oc

Dec 10
A very cold day Have not felt very well today and time passed by slowly Spent the day in the school room Glad when night came Read awhile this evening retired 9 oc -

Dec 11
A very cold day which rendered the school room a little unpleasant A close of the week for me in the school room and the privilege of resting a day or two is very acceptable Have been reading some this evening


Dec 12
A very cold morning Thermometer 7' below zero Started to Versailles about 10 oc Received a letter from Uncle. Ed with PO money order Got home about 6 oc Spent the evening pleasantly with Emma

Dec 13
Not as cold as yesterday Feel very dull and sleepy Did not go to churc~ Slept a part of the day Have been reading some this evening Feel alittle unwell and shall retire to enjoy the envigerating effects of sleep 8 oc

Dec 14
A beautiful day Winter appears to be losing his icy fetters perhaps only to take a firmer grasp Spent the day in the school room Wrote two letter one to Uncle Ed and one to Rev Robertson Went to church this evening to Dillsboro Heard Mr Stepheson

 
Dec 15
Another day put in and the opportunity and privileges which it brought passed by never to be recalled Have tried to discharge my duties in the school room to the best of my ablity Went to church to Paultown tonight

Dec 16
A dark dissagreeable day Clouds obscured the sun and misted rain all day Spent the day in the school room as usual and spent the evening pleasantly Retire 11 1/2 oclock

Dec 17
A pleasant day spent in the school room and in performing the duties that daily dev olve on me I am sensible to the responsibility of the place I occupy and I feel weak in my own strength yet I hope I will receive that help from on high that will enable me to discharge my duties faithfully

Dec 18
A very warm day and as usual spent in the school room Have felt alittle discouraged and downhearted but such time will sometime come and perhaps it is owing to some fault of my own Went to the church to Paul town to this evening


Dec 19
A warm day  This evening shows signs of rain  Have been reading some this afternoon  Went to Paultown  Received a letter from Mr Robertson also one from Vioght and one from mother   Wrote five Mother, J T Con  sister Molly  E S Howell  W H Stewart  Retired 10oc

Dec 20
A very pleasant day  Went to church to Cross Plains  Heard Mr Stepheson Preach a very interesting discourse on repentance  Have been reading some since I came home  Spent the evening very pleasantly a I generally do when in good company


Dec 21
Still pleasant without and the duties of the school room were performed as a pleasure Have been reading in  Education Complete this evening and find much to interest and also to instruct Retire early this evening





Dec 22
A cloudy day The duties of the school passed off pleasantly  Have been reading so me This evening in Education Complete  Feel desirous of improving my time to the best advantage for time once lost can never be regained


Dec 23
A cold day and cloudy Spent it as usual in the school room Mr Joseph Young was with us a part of the afternoon Spent the evening pleasantly with my friend Retire at 10oc to enjoy alittle sleep


Dec 24
Cloudy this forenoon and a part of the afternoon cut the sun came out about 3 oc Taught school until 2 oc and dismissed to attend to some important business by Was married at 3 oc Mr Robertson



Dec 25
A fair day but cold Enjoyed it well Plenty of good company and lively time
F Young Joseph Young Molly McGee and Lib J Arford and Lady Clem Arford were here Pleasing propects cheer my mind

 

Dec 26
Been snowing nearly all day Company all gone but the day passed off pleasantly for the object of my affection was by Been reading some in Education Complete and in newpapers


Dec 27
Spent the day at home reading a part of the timeWeather intolerably cold Time passes pleasantly and I am enjoying my holidays very much My release from the school room for a time is very agreeable to me


Dec 28
Quite pleasant The snow is fast dissapearing Went to Mr Oglesby's after dinner He was about breathing his last  Died at 10 minutes before two  Stayed until 8 oc and came home today



Dec 29
A dissagreeable day Been raining  Went to Mr Oglesby's but did not go to the burying



Dee 30
A dissgreeable day Rained all day  Dissappointed some in not getting to go our visit



Dee 31
The old year is departing  Whatever of good might have been accomlished it is now too late to change the scales   The past record is unchangable and forever will remain so  Hope as time drifts me along that I will not have lived in vain  That some will be the happier for the influence which I exert and that the close of life will not go out as this year is going with skies  ? and repentent tears falling for (page ton off) some are falling from the clouds
 

Contributed by
Patt Carnevale
patt48@ucnsb.net