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VOL. III. GITY OF BE OWN VILLE. NEMAHA COUNTY, N. T., THURSDAY. MAY 26. 1859. NO 4
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rrBLisHt" -
' W. FURNAS,
S-orv lloa Jley & Muir's Building
(Corner
of Main and First Streets.)
nnowy vn-LE. n. r ,
,-ttdo advance, - - $2,00
roronjeTl1. 4ttaeeni0f tf months, 2,50
" 44 . " 12 " 3.00
" " ,,rinore will be furnished at $1,50 per
Cltbtof i 0' . essa accompanies the order,
03,
c nv inTEUTISING
- u.r. . insertl
.,.are(iU ::"7.;" : - , .
;Vre.one mon ',h,
, , three months, 0
six months,
- one year,
r,;nau Cards of six lines or less.one year,
;,Co!amnonejear,
forth
tirbth
k" . :,v.
o . hi mosvui.
ki!fCulnmn,aix months,,
'lii " . " '
Culaaio three months,
w,fColamnfthree months,
, ,u 44
$1,00
0,50
2,50
4,00
6.00
12,00
5,00
60,00
35.00
2o;oo
16,00
20,00
10,00
8.00
20,00
13.00
10,00
6,00
'-swofiflf f didates for o;e Cin adrance,) 5,00
ui"lNESS CARDS.
rr-iTcrromsoit.
TTORNEY AT LAW,
SOLICITOR IN CHANCERY.
i ' Ileal Estate Agent,
BROWN VILLE, N. T. .
. . -nririfKFVCES.
non.VTm.Jessap," Montrose, ra.
B.S.Bentlj,, " "
Joha O. MiUer, - Chicago, 111.
Wm.K. McAllister, !f
Charle-F.-Fowjer, "
R. V. Furnas, lirownTuie,..
My 7, 1857.
47-ly
; E. MATHIETJ '
Cabinet & Wagon-Haker
iin Street, bet. Sixth and Seventh,
1 A'.UinisoJ ca)-iret work neatly executed.
'tf Reiulrini of wagona' plgwg, etc., promptly done.
joiin Mcdonough.
louse, Sign, k Ornamental Painter,
GLAZIER, 4-c.
rj Vlrt can be left at th City Prng Store, ,43 .
Etchaaaa Life and General
. Znsurauco Co.,
UiSee cor 2d and Jule sts,
' ST. JOSEPH, MO.
SAITISED AT THE LAST SESSION OF THE MO. LEO
J authorized Capitol $3,000,000.
DIRECTORS !
J.3. Jennings, I. K. Howard, J. A. Owen, Milton
oth. John Culhoun, John II. Liken, W. H. Peneik,
miKaT,X.J.McAihan.A.O. Mansfieer. .
J. B. JEXXIXGS.Pres.
X.R.McAfinAN, Sec'y.
S now ready to receire application for Life, Fire,
I Marine and Rircr risks. A cash return cf 25 pee
-nt. will be allowed on cargo premiums. Losssr
-umptly adjusted, and the usual facilities gWen to
he patrons of the office.
April lf.th, 1857. ' 4-3m
CITY 116 STDHS.
JOHN H. MAUN & CO.,
BROWXVILLE, V. T.
DEALERS IX
Drags, Medicines,
CHEMICALS, TOILET SOAPS,
Fine H ur and Tooth Brushes,
PERFDIERY, FAXCY & TOILET
ARTICXKS,
Tobacco & Cigars,
Pare Wines and Liquors for
. Medicinal Use.
Physicians' Prescription and Family Recipes
carefully compounded.
All orders correctly answered. Every article war
ranted genuine and cf tbe best quality.
53- AGENTS for all leading Patent Medicine
oj ine cay,
CITY TRUNK STORE.
FASSETT Si CROSSMACT,
Manufacturers of
Traveling & Packing
zvr
uJLuJrLTTKr2
VALISES, CARPET BAGS, SC.
South West'corner of
Saint Louis, Mo.
7
Pine and 3d st's,
r
" SS'V Ve are now prepared to fill all orders
.!-J-l .'Jin our line with promptness and on the
' i lffiMartre and complete and all of our own
manufacturing. Those in want of articles in our line,
(wholesale or retail) will do well to gire us a call be
fore purchasing elsewhere. A share of public patron
age is solicited. ' . nl8v3-ly
Clocks, 'Watches & Jewelry.
.
, J. SCHIITZ
SL Would announce to the citizens of Brownville
and viciuity that he has located himself in
tLErownville, andintends keeping a full assort.
ueni of everything ui his line of business which will
be sold low for cash. He will also do all kinds of re
pairing of clocks, watches and jevelry. All work war
ranted. " v3nl8iy
S. Lock wood.
1858.
R. E. Foxebot
5
Lockwood, & Pomeroy,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
HATS. AMD CAPS
. STRAW GOODS.
Also, Shippers of American Furs of every de
scription ; ior which ther win pay
, the highest Market Price,
IN CASH.
COUNTRY Merchants are invited to examine our
stock of Hats A Caps for the approaching Spring
and Summer trade, which will be large, fashionable,
and well selected. In point of variety our stocksnail
not be excelled by any liouse in at. Louis.
Our prices will be low, terms accommodating.
Call and see us at our New Store". Second St.
St. Joseph, Mo. ' 32-6m
T. IIXNKT.
CnAS. T. HOLLY.
k'INNF.V HOLLY.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
XCniXASKA CITY, X T.
rill practice in the Courts of thla Territory. Collec
Sm tad criminal business attended to throughout
uu, Westeru I wa and Missouri. Will attend the
" uru at Brownville. ' " v2n33-6tu
i - E. S. DUNDY,
IATTQRNEY AT LAW,
I ARCHER, RICHARDSON CO. N. T.
TILL practice In the several Conrts of the id Jovial
rurict, and attend to all matters connected with the
' jfWMon. WM. McLeksa!, Esq., of Nebraska City,
' :i assist roe in the pros-ecuUon of important Suits.
Vpt. 10, '67-11-tf '
) C.-W. WHEELER,
Ircliitect and Builder,
MISS JSIAIIY TURNER,
IILLIIIER AND DRESS MAKER.
"tin Street, one door above Carsons i Bank.
; liHOWNVlLLE N. T.
"Onntis and Trimmings always on nana.
JAMES. W. GIBSON,
BLACKSMITH
Second Street.between Main and Nebraska,
BROWNVILLE, N. T.
M'NUTT'S
Celebrated
STOHACH BnTEESS
Are an unequaJIed Tonic and Stomachic, a positive
ana palatable Kemeat J or general jjetnmy. jjyt-
jitptia, lost of Appetite and alldisea$et of the
. . Digestive Organs.
These Bitters are a sure Preventive of
FEVER A1ID AGUE !
They are prepared from the purest materials by an old
. and experienced Druggist, and therefore can be relied
0D .THEY AID DIGESTION!
By gently exciting the system into a healthy action; are
pleasant to the taste, and iilw give that vigor to
." the system thatis ao etscntial to health.
i. L M'GAJtT.
O. B. HEWITT
53"A wineglass full maybe taken two or three times
a day befoVe eating.
Prepared only by W, Ii. XI'NTJTT,
ST. LOUIS, 3IO.
Oct. 23, '63 lS-ly .
. Diicmx & CLIXTOX,
. . PRODUCE DEALERS, .
Forwarding & Commission
. LIERCHANTS,
No. 78, North Levee, St. Louis, Mo.
Orders for Groceries and Manufactured Articles accu
rately filled at lowest possible rates. Consignment for
sale and re-shipment respectully solicited. Shipments
of all kinds wiil be faithfully attended to.
Eeferrences :
Messrs. G H Rea Co , St. Louis
Birtlett. McComb &Co do
Gilbert, Miles & Stannard do
lion. W H Buffington, Arditor State of Missouri
t a ir.rm.Mi V wi CuimCitT. 111-
U.l IHVU, " '
Messrs Molony, Bro's - Co' Kew Orleans, Louisiana
in
ED. IV. 3100RE,
LJ
General iStftjimboat Acrent
tOtWARDlSO COMMISSIOy MERCHANT,
? r NEBRASKA CITY, U". T.
ivo(ltoia on Com mission and prompt returns maae.
4rttcu:r attention given toreceiving, Storing and For
rw4im an kinj,, of freigbt and produce.
.' ., Office on the Levee.
, Wfkoose in the same block with tearney Ilotel.
t 'Refer to tbe Merchants of Kebraska City;
'aHichaeiStLouisMo; I Harper t iicuder St. Louis;
k. Warden - " Joseph Mclntyre "
''Jkeiford, Finney 4. Co" I Barcklay, llinkle k Co
Pril 28, 1S53 v-44-ly
t-sa Vi-Ji kj
l HEMAHA LAUD AGE! JT,
'tttVEYOIl & KOTARY PtllEIC,
'elect lands, Investigate titles, pay taxes, &.c,
T-ter in Lansaa or Nebraska; buy, sell, and enter
"uon commission; Invest In town property, buy or
" te same, and will always have on hand correct
01 townships, counties, c., showing all lands sub
.!.to ent, and where desired will furnish parties Uv-
tbe states with the same.
tin b oldest settler In the county will In all
be able to give full aud reliable information.
lrW, x. L. Coate, e'lherat Brownville or Kemaha
ebrtka Territory. 6m-42-v
NEW GROCERY
: PROVISION HOUSE,
i n.nohBisoN,
Old Stand of M. P.CLAEK,
i BROWNVILLE, N. T.,
HmT,cn be,oun,l a full supply of Family Groceries
Cob!t ,n1 B'n, Mackrel and Cod Fish, Teas, Sugar,
ina win s XuU Wine Crackersand Cheese, Liquors
'UifriB Srdines Ci8, ,n(1 Tobacco, Oysters and
'fri. ' Fcbi Prunes, Blackberries and M'nortle
t"rt Whi k vU rUc,e usually kept in a Fancy Grocery
Htt eM ,0T casD or Produe as cheap as the
Piron&g'e you ,iv m sar of your continued
Brcwt,uille,juiy 15th, 155S. ,3a3
J D Jackson. Esq..
Messrs Hinkle, Guild & Co,
F Hammar&Co
Brandell &. Crawford "
Woodruff &. Huntington,
TJ. Blllincs, Ksq.',
May 12, 1S58 46-3m
do do
Cincinnati, O.
do
Louisville, Ky.
Mobile, Ala.
Beards town, 111.
. HAYDEN & WILSON.
Importers and Manufacturers of
AND
Coach Hardware,
Carriage Trimmings, Saddle Trees,
llamcs, Springs and Axles,
Patent and Enameled Leather,
SKIRTING,
HARNESS, &
BRIDLE LEATHER.
No. 11. Main Street. St.Lonis, Mo.,
Are prepared to offer to their customers and the trade
an assortment of articles unsurpassed. In quality and
cheapness, by any House in their line. East or West.
r
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L? li a.j .t " O
WEBSTER, MARSH & CO.,
Manufacturers and Wholesale Dealers
is
Ready Made Clothing,
85, Main St., St. Louis, Mo.
SHIRTS, DRAWERS, OVERALLS, SHIRTS,
XL TT 33X1X2 XX GOODfl,
and &11 kinds of
FURNISHIIIG GOODS.
ALSO FALL STOCK OF
GENT'S AND BOY'S CLOTHING,
Which we offer as low as any House in the City.
WEBSTER, MARSH CO.
IBagle Mills.
ST. JOSEPH, MO.
JAMES CARG1LL Proprietor.
MANUFACTURES and keeps constantly
on haDd for sale, all kinds of Floor. Meal,
and Feed stuffs. Orders sol ici te i and promptly filled
on most favorable terms. Cusb paid constantly for
Wheat. For character of Flour refer to everybody
that ever used it.
St. Joseph, Mo., Aug. SO, 1S55. Tlnl3- y
McGARY & HEWETT,
ATTUnHE i S AT LAW
SOLICITORS IN CHANCERY.
BroTYriYille, Nebraska.
Will practice In tho Courts of Xesraska,and Xorth
west Missouri. . -
REFERENCES.
Messrs. Crow, McCTeary &. Co.,
Miscellaneous.
St. Lotlis, Mo.
Do
Do
St. Joseph, Mo.
Do
Xebraska City, K. T.
Do
Kinney h. Hoi ley, Nebraska City.
Cheever Sweet & Co., co
J. Sterlinx Morton do
. Brown h. Bennett, Browtville
' 11. W, Ftirrm do
Browutllle, N. T. Xot. 18, 1SC8. - TEn21
Hon. James M. Hughs,
Hon. Jo&n K. Shfiply,
Hon. James Craig,
Hon. Silus Woodfon,
Ju-tge A. A. Bradford,
a. JT.Xuckolls, Esq.,
PIOA'EEll
Book Bindery,
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA.
Empire Block, No. 3.
WILLIAM F. KITER,
Would inform tbe public that be has opened a first
class Book Bindery, and is now preparid to do all kinds
of Book Binding old or new, bound or re-bound upon
the shortest possible notice, and on tho most reasonobla
terms.
Orders received for all kinds of Blank work.
July 1, 1803-ly.
Watchmaker & Goldsmith,
A. GYS,
ROCK PORT, MO.
BEGS leave to In'orm the public that he has located
in the above named town and offers for sale a choice
stock of
CLOCKS, WATCHES, JEWELRY,
and other articles usually kept In such establishments at
prices which cannot be complained of. Being an exper
ienced watchmaker be flatters himself that in repairing
watches, clocks and jewelry he can give perfect satlsta
tion. 19 6m.
JAMES ROGrAN.
BooK- 31xlc3Lo,
AND
BLANK BOOK MANUFACTURER,
Southeast cr. 2nd and Locust St's.
ST. LOUIS, MO.
All kinds of Blank Books, made of the best paper, ruled
to any pattern, aud sewed in the new improved patent
mode.
LIBRARIES, PERIODICALS, MUSIC. &c,
bound in any style, and at the shortest notice.
Having been awarded the Premium at the last Me
chanic's Fair, he feel condident in insuring satisfaction
to all who may give him a call.
July 22d, 185S. Iyv3n
DR. D. GWIN,
Having permanently located in
BROWNVILLE, NEBRASKA,
For the practice of Medicine and Surgery, ten
ders his professional cervices to tho afflicted.
Office on Mam street. noZ3VJ
A. W. ELLIOTT,
jIT ursery
SEED DEPOT,
Cor. Broadvray and Wash Street.
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI.
navinK purchased the entire xursery 6tock of John
Siggersonit Bro., I am prepared to offer to tbe public
the largest and best selected stock of Fruit Shade, and
Ornamental laees, shrubs and plants ever offered for
sale in the Wont. We are determined to offer such In
ducements to tree planters aud the trade as will ensure
tbe most entire satisfaction. Descriptive catalogues win
be furnished, and auy information given, by addressing,
A. W. LUUli,
Saint Louis, Mo.
November 35, '68-Ty.
ISHAM RE AVIS,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
AND
REAL ESTATE AGENT,
Falls Cttty, Richardson County, Nebraska
Wl 1 gt ve prompt attenti n to all professional busi
ness intrusted to his care in Richardson and adjoining
counties; also to the drawing of deeds, pre-emption pa
pers. Btc, c. May 13, '63 n46-m
D. LANDRETH & SONS,
Agricultural Warehouse
AND SEED STORE,
No. 18, South Main Street, opp. New Exchange Build.
St. Louis, Missouri.
Constantly on hand, Garden Grass, and other seeds;
the Garden seeds are, with slight exception, the produce
of grounds cultivated under the strict personal inspec
tion of the senior partner of the bouse. Also a large
variety of Agricultural implements, partly of our .own
manufacture.
JC!Catalonies furnished gratis.
Feb. 24. '69 35 3m
A. S. HOLLADAY, M. D.
Bespectfnlly informs his friends in Brownville and
immediate vicinity that be has resumed the practice of
Medicine, Surgery, & Obstetrics,
and horcs,by strict attention to his profession, to receive
that generous patronage heretofore extended to him. In
all cases where It i possible or expedient, a prescription
business will be done. Office at City Drug Store.
Feb. 24, '59. 35.1y
SANDALS, G0ULEY & CO.
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
COB.XIR OF VIXE AXD COMMERCIAL BtS.
A I'D
Number 54, North Levee,
St. Louis, Missouri
Cash advances made on consignments,
rders for Merchandise solicited and promptly
filled. Corn, Oats, Hides and Produce generally
sold on Commission.
March 3, 1B53. . U.
FEHNER FERGUSON,
Attorney and Counsellor
L"t Iaw,
BSLLEVUE, NEBRASKA.
FRANKLIN
TYPE & STEREOTYPE FOUNDRY
Uo.lQS Vine St., bet. Fourth ana JFiftn,
Cincinnati, 0.
C. F. tTDRISCOMa &. CO
Manufacturers and dealers in News, Book and Job
Type, Printing Presses, Cases, Gallieg, ic., 4c.
Inks, and Printing Material of Every Description,
STEREOTYPING of all kind Books, Music.
PattntMedicine Directions, Jobs, Wood Engravings,
Braid an3 Pattern Letters, various styles,
GEORGE EDWARDS,
V n. O 33 X T 3 O W . m
OFFICE Main bt, Last of Kinney tr lioliy'i ojfict,
Nebraska City, N. T.
Persons who contemplate building can be furnished
with Designs, Plant), Specincations, 4.C.. for buildings ol
any class or variety of style, and the erection of the
same superintended If desired. Prompt attention paid
to business from a distance. 82lf
A. S. KIRK,
Attorney at Law,
Land A great an tl Notary Public.
Rulo, Richardson Co., N T.
Will practice in the Courtsof ssiskdNebraska,
by narlirjg and Dcnnctt,Nebraka City.
The Rnral Editor.
Extract from a Poem read hefore tA Slxt Annual
Session of tha Ohio Editor's and Publisher' As
sociation, at Dajjton,
BY JAMES JCAM ,
I knew an editor 'twas long ago, i
Befjre the art was blessed by steam cr floB ;
When printers dines on unsubstantial fare, .
And nucsed their hopes on whispers from the air,
Grew rich on poverty, and stuffed their clay .
On airy nothings promises to pay.
Well, as 1 said, I knew him a rare fellow,
Who kept bis own and other's natures mellow; .
One of those social souls we all enjoy,
Who hold in asre the freshness of thtr Vow
Fort h came his paper.nea tly launched and freig ted
Ignoring party, in a party sense,
Avoiding all that might excite offence,
It praised tbe town, its prospects, its advances,
Its enterprise, resources, and finances;
It praised the schools, the teachers so profound,
Until their fame was known for miles aroand ;
It praised the village parson's eloquence,
His modest bearing, !acR of all pretence,
Bat most bis learning and bis solid sense
It praised the doctors, as uncommon skilled.
Adding, with groat suavity and grace,
Their treatment cured more people than it killed :
It spoke and of its truth some doubts will spring
Uf honest lawyers an uncommon thing
Who had a conscience en uncommon case.
In short, it praised so well, that people grew
To think that praise was merited and due i
It was his fault, and grew from an excess
Of aim to please and profit nothing less )
And bad be been to self but half the friend
He was to others, he bad met an end .
That you might safely aim at and command.
His influence was felt: the town's fair fame .
With all who read his paper found a name :
The city pleasurista resorted there,
Enjoyed its quiet and its healthful air;
The artists came, and sketched such charming scenes,
1 bat they were sought to grace the magaxmes ,
And thither, too, came men of enterprise
Blocks rose on blocks, and mills and factories,
Hotels palatial, and stores that vied
With those on Broadway, or along Cheapside.
In brief, the town, that ere the printer came,
Hsd scarce "a local habitation and a name,"
As though 'twere touched by magic grew to be
An inland city: but how flourished he ?
Come with me, up three flights of stairs, and there,
In dinjry dayhsht and lead-poisonea air,
Beside his desk he sits : bis hair has grown
Gray with the flecks that time and care have sown:
Around him lie exchanges, scraps, and clippings,
Half-written leaders, local puffs, and sippings
Of Punch-j humour : manuscripts rejected,
From geniuses who think themselves neglected ;
Obituary verses full of gloom,
And doleful voices from a doleful tomb ;
" Lines to a Lady." from a Mister Dash,
Who's desperately in love with his moustache ;
A sentimental song about sea-shells,
Writ by a moDine. melancholy she,
Who would b ; married, though her face yet imella
Of bread-and-butter and the nursery;
An eulogy on General Blank's oration,
Delivered off-bnnd at the late ovation,
And which suggests, by way of mere reflection,
ft i. ..i t v-i. a : . .(;.
Modesty requests, which hope hell cot refuse
To notice this or that in next week's News;
A bunch of bad cigars, that some one sends,
Expecting thrice their value in a "local f
Unopened invitations from his friends,
Asking hi3 presence at a concert vocal,"
Or at a lecture, part, hop, or ball,
At such a date ( please mention J ana suca nau; .
Novels and books not worth a decent rating,
Sent out they send few others but for cash
By eastern firms, who take that way of bating
The country press to advertise their trasn ;
Tn ghort, a hundred things by men devised
To get their baubles cheaply advertised.
There, patient toiler 1 ever at his work,
Himself his forman, publisher, and clerk,
He labonred hard few men had labonred harder
Grew lean in person, leaner in his larder ;
And still be toiled, from dawn to twilight gray,
The first of men to court the last to pay J
some said that be was rich it might be true,
Provided that you reckoned what was due ;
But this his dearest friends both said and knew
His wants were many, but his dimes were few.
His paper-bills came in, which must be paid,
So to delinquents he appealed for aid ;
ne would take pork, potatoes, corn, or oats,
Axe-hclvcs or boop-poles, or, at worst, their notes ;
n short, take any thing they bad to pay,
'roviden it was brouzht by such a day.
And thus he turned short corners, always pressed,
A sad example of Pope's safest saw,
"Man never is, but always to be blessed,"
The victim of a fate that knows no law.
eset by butchers, by his baker teased,
By creditors besieged, by bailiff's squeezed,
lie yielded slowly, in the desperate atrue,
His dingv office and bis troubled life,
And gave to quiet earth and modest stones .
His many virtues and bis aching bones.
For Little Folks- .. .
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TJIIir. PLACE IN THE ICE.
Hurra for the skaters! How they
wheel, how they skim over the clear
smooth jce. The air is still, the sun
brinht : the trees, fields, and fences are
germed with brilliants ; and the earth
looks like a superb snow-palace, witn
broader halls and richer rooffing than ever
Queen Catharine of Russia had in her
famous ice-palace on the Neva.
I believe the boys like winter best. r
Thev like the river better for skating than
sailing, the hills or coasting ; and then,
-what music so merry as the jingling of the
sleigh-bells "bells, bells, bells?
A winter scene like this reminds me
of a skating scene long ao. There was
always a thin place in the ice on our
river, near the dam, where the boys were
warned not to go. "Gire a wide berth to
the thin ice yonder," was said to the little
boys and new recruits among the big
boys. But it was singular how almost
every boy like J to try his skates in that
dangerous vicinity. One would shuffle
along and reconnoitre. Another he
didn't believe there teas any danger
would take a bolder sweep, and just es
cape its edge. Another he didn't care
for danger, not he would shoot across
it, bending and cracking under him, and
only save himself by the swiftness of his
flight : until the leader of?a gang of boys.
in the high excitement of a chase, dashed
boldly on the thin place in the ice, every
nne t his Wis. Crack, crash! plunging,
leaping, splashing, and half a dozen were
struggling and gasping ior me in uie icy
waters. Two of the boys were drowned;
two were rescued by almost superhuman
efforts; two saved themselves.
I often am reminded of the thin place
in the ice, for I see many just such thin
places on the surface of society, where,
in spite of ; all warning, many and many
a boy slumps through, or makes a bold
plunge to ruin.
- When I see a boy strutting with his first
cigar, spending his first earnings at the
livery stable, forsaking the society of his
sisters for "nobody knows whe," which is
generally pretty doubtful company, Ah. I
say, he's bearing cn a thin place in society
Which will certainly let him down if he
does not beat a retreat, and thai speedily.
S hen I see a young man sprinkling
his talk with slang phrases, fond of bet
ting, carrying a pack of cards in his pocket,
and seeming to have plenty of leisure,
Ah, I say, that young man is on a thin
place in the ice4
When I see a young man careless cf
small debts, willing to be dunned, often
off duty, and calling his father "the old
man," anl know that young man is on
a thin place in the ice.
When I see a young man's seat at church
vacant, find him fond of picking flaws in
Christian character, complaining uf the
strictness of his minister, quibbling with
Bible truth, and edging off from the whoh
some restraints of a pious education, I say
that young man is on a thin place in the
ice, which will certainly give way under
him, and lea him floundering and sink
ing in the cold waters of ungodliness and
ruin.
There are a great many thin places on
the surface of society, boys. Give them
a wide berth. Secure solid footing, and
then go ahead. Press on, right on, and
on for the right.
Courtship.
Courtship is the last brilliant scene in
the maiden life of woman. It is, to her,
a garden where no weeds mingle with the
flowers, but all is lovely and beautiful to
her senses. It is a dish of nightingales
served up by moonlip-ht to the mingled
music of manly tenderness and gentle
whispers an eagerness that does not out
step the bounds of delicacy, and a series
of flattering, throbbing, hisrh pulses,
burniijg cheeks, and drooping lashes. But,
however delightful it may be, courtship is,
nevertheless, a serious business ; it is the
first turning point in the life of a woman,
crowded with perih and temptations.
There is as much danger in tha strength
of love as in its weakness. The kindled
hope requires watchinsr. The rose tints
. m.
of affection dazzle and bewilder the un
agmation, and wnile always bearing in
mind that life without love is a wilderness,
it should not be overlooked that true af
fection requires solid supports. Discretion
tempers fashion, and it is precisely that
quality which, oftener than any other,
is found to be absent in courtship. Young
adies in love,, therefore, require wise
counselors. They should not trust too
much to the impulses of the heart, nor be
too easily captivated by a winning exte-
nor. in the selection er .a Busoana,
character should be considered more than
appearances. loung men incimea to in
temperate habits even but slightly 'j
rarely make good husbands in the end ;
they have not sufficient moral stamina to
enable them to resist temptation even in
its incipient stages, and, being thus de
ficient in self-respect, they can not possess
that pure, uncontarninated feeling which
alone capacitates a man for rightly ap
preciating the tender and loving nature
of a true woman. The irreligious man
is" like a ship" without a rudder, and he
never can make a good husband ; for a
house darkened by cold skepticism or an
indifference to religion and its duties is
. l it
never a home it is merely a sneiter;
there is but little warmth in the atmos
phere of the rooms, and every object in
them looks chill and chilling. The indo-
ent man, likewise, cannot be expected to
make a good husband, for he neglects his
time and wastes his estate, allowing it to
Iw It
overrun with tnisties ana Dramaies, ana
subsists on the industry of others. Every
precaution, then, is necessary in the selec
tion of a husband. . .
's Malange.
A satirical Poetess tells the editor of
the Ifew York Leader the manner in
which she wants to be "done for" after
her . spirit has departed for that world
where poetess, are of no more account than
the prosiest washerwoman :
. Psalms of DaTld.
The following eloquent extract is from
a lecture by Henry Giles on the Psalms
of David: '
"Great has, been their power in the
world. They resounded amid the court
of the tabernacle'; they floated through
he lofty and solemn space of the temple;
they were sung with glory on the Hills of
Zion ; they were sung with sorrow by the
streams of Babel. And when Israel had
passed away, the harp of David was still
awakened in the church of Christ. In all
the eras and ages of that church, from the
hymn which was first whispered in an
upper chamber until its anthems lined the
earth, the inspiration of the royal prophet
has enraptured its devotions and ennobled
its rituals. Chorused by the winds of
Heaven, they have rolled over the broad
desert of Asia, in the matins and vespers
of ten thousands of hermits. They have
rung through the deep valleys of the
Alps, in the sobbing voices of the forlorn
Waldenses ; through the deeps and caves
of Scottish Highlands, in the rude chant-in"-
of the Scottish Covenanters; through
the woods and wilds of primitive Amer
ica, in the heroic hallelujahs cf princely
pilgrims.
La Z Kttss ventures a couple of
definations: Curiosity Watching two
t ii
hours at a baker s door to smeu it your
neighbor's pia is a veal cr mutton. Pick
pocixt One who gives purse-an'-all re
lief, or one wh.3 never leaves us till he
relieves us.
UI declare," said Brown to Robinson,
"I never knew a flatter companion than
vourself".
Ah, my friend" said Robinson, "All
the world knows you are &jiat:er-er.
"WHEX I AM DEAD."
When I am dead I want to lio
As snug and cozy as can te ;
I want yoa all to weep and sigh,
And make a great fuss over ne ;
I want you all to wear your beit,
And even better if you can,
And, Oh! let each invited gues;
Bo nothing but a handsomo man.
But if tht f r.nrae pomo female-:, too,
Don't let them bring their brats along j
And I'd have poets, not a few,
That they might put my name ia Song.
I want to have a handsome tomb,
If such a thing can handsome be,
And let the rarest flowers bl ion
Upon the sod thai covers "mo."
I want a pompons marble store
To dignify the silent spot
To sound the name of her that's gone
la praises, "whether true or not f
I want a splendcd coffin, lined
With satin all around my head
In short, I've just made up my mind
To be some pumpkins when I'm dead
Somebody giving an account of an am
bitious Frenchman, a devoted admirer of
Shakspeare, who harrassed a country
manager for an engagement to plav
Richard. He was confident that he would
surprise the natives give them such a
rendition of the character as they had
never previously witnessed, and we are
inclined to think he could have done it.
Upon being requested to give a specimen
of his talent, he delivered himself as fol
lows: "Ecoutez-vous, shut your mout, atten
dez, and you shall hear ; I speak wid your
tongue, en perfection je parle English
just like an Englishman. Aha, sure, je
commence wid de beginning. Richard
enter solo, all alone by himself! He
speake de grand soliloque. Attendez-moi
look at me !
'JJow is de winter of our uneasiness
ILidu into Summer by York's little boy
TV. . - - . f . l t
jjui, is, rat you cau ae son oi lorx i
And de dark cloud, which stkk at top
Of de house, is in de bossom of de soa
Daad and buried ! But as for me, aha !
I have de hump npon my back, I have
Da bandy leg?, I am unfashionable, and
For all dis de dog he bark bow-wow at me
Aa 1 walk by him '
"Monsieur, sare, dat is sufficient to
prove me ; that will make, me un grand
actor.
Family Receipts.
reeatae myour
Not long since there was a great re
ligious excitement among the negroes in
the neighborhood of a certain southren
city. . Numbers were baptized nearly
every day. On one occasion the colored
preacher was leading a big fellow named
Bob into the water to baptize him. Bob
was a little in advance, and coming to a
'stepping off place,' down he went drag
ging the preacher after him. After con
siderable floundering and spluttering they
both reached the shore, when Bob, very
much excited, delivered himself thus:
"Now, lookheah! some man'll lose a
nigger yet by dis dam foolishness!"
A correspondent of the Richmond Dis
patch tells the following in a letter from
one oi the springs: "An amusing inci
dent occurred in the cars of the Virginia
and Tennessee road, which must be pre
served in print. It is too good to be lost.
As the train entered the Big Tunnel, near
this place, in accordance with the usual
custom, a lamp was lit. A servant girl,
accompanying her mistress, had sunk into
a profound slumber; but just as the lamp
was lit she awoke, and half asleep im
agined herself in the infernal regions
Frantic with .fright, she implored her
Maker, to' have mercy on her re
marking, at the same time, 'the devil
has not me at last.' Her mistress, sitting
on the seat in front of the terrified negro,
wa3 deeply mortified, and called upon her :
Mollie, don't make such a noise. it is I,
be not afraid.' The poor African imme
diately exclaimed: 'Oh, missus, dat you ?
Jest what I 'spected ; I allu3 thought if
eber I got to de bad place, I would see
you dar.' These remarks were uttered
with such vehemence, that not a word was
lost, and the whole coach became con
vulsed with laughter.
The following is the only trace left of
the Parnassian dew of a young gentle
man in the country, who was evidently in
a very bad way : ,
Verse 4:
Jane lookt at me so sweete, i look at jane,
siid we both felt considerably nocplujsed;
wi was both happy 'nongb to go insane,
and we sat there for a short time and bussed.
A gay fellow, who had taken lodgings
at a public house, and got considerable
in debt, absented himself, and took new
quarters. This so enraged the landlord, i
that he commissioned hi3 wife to go and
dun him, which the debter having heard
of, declared publicly that, if she came, he
would kiss her.
"Will he," said the lady, "will he?
Give me my bonnet, Molly; I will see
whether any fellow has such impudence !"
"My dear." said the cooling husband,
"pray do not be too rr h; you do not
know what a man may do when he's in a
passion."
In a gay circle in the Fauburg St.
Honore, they were complimenting the
beautiful Dutchess de on the ap
proaching and apparent birth of an heir
to so illustrious a house.
, "Say nothing of it to my husband," she
replied ; "it's a nice little surprise I am
preparing for him."
To Perfume hair Poicder.
Take one drachm cf musk, feurojnees
of lavender blossoms, one and a half
drachm of civet, and half a drachm cf
ambergris, pound the whole together, and
pass it through a sieve. Preserve tl.13
mixture ia well stepped bottles, ar:d add
more or les3 thereof as o
hair powder.
To Pnserve A pries.
Dry a glazed jar perfectly well, put a
few pebbles in the be t torn ; fill the jir
with apples, and cover it with a lit cf
wood made to fit it exactly; and ever that
- 1
rut a little ireih rarrtar. 1 rr...-;3
attract tha damp cf the apples. The
mortar draws the air from the jar, and
leaves the apples free from its pressure,
which, together with the principle cf
putrefaction which the air ccntabs, are
the causes of decay. Apples, kept thus,
have been found quite sound, fair, and
juicy, in July.
To preserve Po'atocs from the Pre si.
If you have not a convenient store place
for them, dig a trench three cr four feet
deep, into which they are to le laid na
they are to be taken up, and then covered
with the earth taker, out of the trench,
raised up in the middle like the rocf cf a
house, and covered with straw, to carry
off the rain. They will be thus preserved
from the frost, and can be taken up as
they are wanted.
To presirve Grapes till Winter.
About September, when grapes are
nearly ripe, pro:ure some bags made
either of crape, muslin, gauze, or white
paper. Select some of the best bunches,
and, with a pair of sharp, narrow pointed
scissors, cut off all small, unripe, rotten,
mouldy, or imperfect grapes, especially
those eaten by flies or wasps. Inclose
each bunch in a bag, and tie the bag fast
with a string, so that no insect can get
into it. In -the middle of a fine day in
October, gather them, with a piece cf the
shoot to them, and hang them up in a dry
warm room. -Dip the end of the shoots
in melted rosin or sealing wax. Examine
them frequently, lest they shculd ' giit
mouldy or rotten.
An Excellent family Wine
May be made of equal parts of red,
white, and black curranu, ripe cherries.
and raspberries, well bruised, and mixed
with sott water, m the proportion of lour
pounds of fruit to one gallon cf water.-
When strained and pressed, three pounds
of moist sugar are to be added to each
gallon of liqiud. After standing open
three days, during which it is to be stirred
frequently, and scum it as it may require,
it is to be put into a barrel, and left for a
fortnight to work, when a ninth part of
brandy is to be added, and the whole
bunged down; and in two or three weeks
it will be rich and valuable.
Poultry.
An bnur is er.oujrh for enmrnnn sizfc!
chickens to roast. A smart fire is better
than a slow one; but they must be tended
closely.
Chickens should boil about an hour ;
if old, longer in a3 little water as will
cook them. '
Fricaseed Chicken.
Singe and cut them in pieces ; pepper,
salt, and flour them ; fry them in fresh
butter, till they are very brown ; take the '
chickens out, and make a good gravy, into
which put sweet herbs according to your .
taste.
Chicken Broth.
Cut a chicken in quarters; put in three
or four quarts of water ; put ia a cup cf
rice while the water Is cold; season it with
pepper and salt; some use nutmeg. , Let '
it stew gently until the chicken falls apart.
Ducks do not want to be roasted more
than fifteen or twenty minutes.
A good sized turkey should be roasted
two and a half or three hours, slowly at
first.
A goose should be boiled for aa hour
before it is roasted, then prepared and
roasted aa a turkey.
Pigeons may be either roasted, petted, .
or stewed. Potcing i3 the best, and the1
least trouble.
. Pigeons should be stuffed and roasted
about fifteen minutes before a smart fire.
A nice way of serving up cold chicken,'
or pieces of cold fresh meat, is to make
them into a meat pie.
Singular Clause In A Will.
The will of Geo. T. WilIiamson( whose
death took place not long since, in Europe )
was admitted to probate yesterday. The
testator wills half of his real estate in
Ohio, Kentucky and Illinois, to hi3 moth
er, brother and sisters and their heirs,
and the other half to his three children
and their heirs. Hi3 perssnal prcperty
he gives to his wife (to divide, if sh9
thinks proper among any of her children
in lieu of dower. The will then proceeds,
"To James Taylor, cf Newport, I be
queath my scorn and contemt fcr hi3
treachery, duplicity and cowardice."
Cin. Gazette.
In the bright lexicon cf Morrissey
and the Benicia Boy, there are such words
as "he fiddled him to within due distance
"pepped his larboard daddle cn the jowl,'
'nailed him prettily cn the left squinter,'
"got sharply on his teor trap," "dropped
smartly on his snorer," and"set his war
bler bleedmg"beaut:fully.
Question for delating societies: "Is
patience always a virtue." Walcott