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BUSIVf.SS CA1IDS.
Bowen & Strickland,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW. Real Estate,
City Lots and Claims bought and sold.
Purchasers will do well to call lit our oIKce
and examine our Hit of City Lois. &.c. before
purchasing elsewhere. OlRce hi Cook's new
building, corner of Fifth and Main streets.
It. L. BoweruJ
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT
LAW, Bellevue, T. )-tf
STAT Strickland, .
ATTORNEY AM) COUNSELLOR AT
LAW, Bellevue, N. T. ' 1-tf
C.T. Hollo way,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT
LAW, Rellevue, N. T. 1-tf
: W. II. Cook, "
GENERAL LAND AND REAL ESTATE
AGENT, Bellevue City, Nebraska. 1-tf
.:, - . B. P. Banking" , ..
ATTORNEY AND COUXSNLLOR AT
LAW, La PI Ute, X. T. .... 1-tf
J. Socley, . -
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR
LAW, Omaha, N. T. ;
AT
1-tf
S. "WVCosaons,
ATTORNEY AT LAW and General Land
AGENT, Omaha titv, N. T. Office in
Henry Sc. Root's new Brick Block, Farnham
street. - - - no ltl-6m.
John VTPdtti8on,
NOTARY PUBLIC AND REAL ESTATE
AGENT, IVitenelle, X. T. 1-tf
. James S. Izard & Co. " '
LAND AGENTS, Omaha, Douglas Count v,
Nebraska Territory. . l-'tf
'; ' - DrsT Malcomb & Peck, .
OMAHA CITY. Olli. e on lWsi'-y streol,
opposite the Post Oflii-e. . Particular; at
tention given to Surgery 1-tf
- P
E. Shannon,
T EAL ESTATE
AGENCY, Ceiro Gordo
XV- Post Office, St. Mary, Mills Co., Iowa.
P. E. Shannon,
COMMISSION & FORWARDING MER
CHANT, Si. Mary's Landing Mills Co.,
Iowa. . i . a-tf
Peter ATSarpy, " .
FORWARDINlJ Jb COMMISSION MER
CHANT, Bellevue, N. T., Wholesale
Dealer in Indian Goods, Horses, Mules, and
Cattle. - : ' . . " . v. 1-tf
. D. J. Sullivan, M. D., . ;
PHYSICIAN and SURGEON. Office
Head of Broadway, Council Bluffs, Iowa,
nov. 13 . ,-- . . . l-tf.
D. H. Solomon,
ATTORNEY and ' COUNSELLOR AT
LAW, Glenwood, Mills Co., Iowa, prac
tices in all the Courts of western Jowa and
Nebraska, and the Supreme Court of Iowa.
Land Agency not in the Programme, no 4-tf
Johnson, Casady & Test,
GENERAL LAND AGENTS, ATTOR
NEYS AND COUNSELLORS AT LAW,
Council Bluffs, Iowa, will promptly attend to
Land Agencies, Collections, Iuvesting&Iouey,
Locating and Selling Land Warrants, and all
ojher business pertaining to their profession,
in Western Iowa and Nebraska. 1-tf
C, A. Henry St Co.,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUG
GISTS, At the Nebraska Druo Stosi,
'Omaha city, Nebraska, have on hand and are
constantly receiving a large Bud complete
assortment of Drugs, Chemicals, Patent Medi
cinee, Dve BtutFs, Liquors, Segars, Preserved
ifrulta, Confeetionaries, fcc.,&e. . Physicians'
-orders filled on a small advance on cost. 1-tf
TT. B. CUMINO.
JOHN C. TURK.
' Cuming & Turk,
Attorneys at Law and Real Estate Agents.
OMAHA CITY, N. T
WILL attend faithfully and promptly to
all business entrusted to them, in the
' Territorial or Iowa courts, to the purchase of
lots and lands, entries and pre-emptions, col
' lections, fcc.
-Office in the second story of Henry t Roots
new building, nearly opposite the Western
Exchange Bank, Farnham street. -
Papers in the Territory, Council Bluffs Bu
ple and Keokuk Times, please copy and
charge Nebraskian olfioe.
GEO. IMVDEB. . , . JOHN H. SHERMAN.
Snyder & Sherman,
A TTORNEYS and COUNSELLORS AT
1. LAW, and NOTARIES PUBLIC, Coun
' cil Blurl's, Iowa, will practice their profession
In all the Courts of Iowa and Nebraska. ,
All collections entrusted to their care, at
, tended to promptly,
, Especial attuntiou given to buying and sell
ing real estate, and waking pre-emptions in
'.. Deeds, MorUges," and other instruments of
writing drawn with Jupalrhj aeknowtedg
weiits tiken, fcc, 4.C '
i'ldl above Broadway,
nov 13
of njadisoa street,
1-!f.
BELLEVUE, NEBRASKA,
Thos. Macon. Alex, Macon. H. O. Jones.
Macon, Brother & Co.
r. AW AND LAND AGENTS, Omaha City
J Nebraska Territory. no t'-tf.
Gustav Seeger,
TOPOGRAPHIC AND CIVIL ENGI
NEER, Executes Drawing and Painting
of every stylo and description. Also, all
business in bis line, Olfire on Gregory street,
St. Mary, Mills county, Iowa. 1-tf
. Greene, Wearo & BentonT-.
BANKERS AND LAW AGENTS, Council
li 1 1 1 1 Th . Potownltnmie county, Iowa.
Greene It Weare, Cedar Rapids, lows. '
Greene, Weare & Rice, Fort Des Moines, la.
Collections made; Taxes paid; and Lands
purchased and sold, in any part of Iowa. 1-tf
"ArSchimonsky7" ?
fpOPOGR VPHIC ENGINEER, Executes
X Topographic, Fancy and Plain Drawing
of every style and description. Fanry, Orna
mental ami Plain Painting executed to order,
Office at the Bellevue House, Bellevue, N. T.
Rkff.rehces: P. A. Sarpy, St. Mary, lowas
JudgejLJilmore, Bellevue. 1-tf
Ch a rle s A. ncnryrMrD
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Respect
fully informs tho citizens of Nebraska,
that having permanently located in Omaha
city, and having had several years experience
In the treatment of Diseases incident to the
West, now olfers his professional services to
those who may favor him with their patronage.
Office in C. A. Henry k Co's. Drug and Va
riety Store, Omahaj-ity, N. T. 1-tf
G. prThebbaTd&"Co7"
COMMISSI6N & FORWARDING
' ' "
No. 20 Pi b Street, vp Stairs,
ST. LOUIS, MO.
(T" Particular attention paid to filling of
orders and to Sale of Produce. no l(l-ly.
Charles E WatsonT- "
CIVIL ENGINEER AND PURVEYOR,
Bellevue City, Nebraska Territory, pro
fesses to be "posted" in the lay of the land in
this vicinity, and oifers his servtr tn surh as
may need them, on reasonable terms. :
Cs?" He will also act as agent, for the pur
chase or sale of Ileal Estate, in the: Territory,
or Western Iowa. Information furnished upon
application. Declarations tiled and pre-emptions
obtained. - . 4-tf
F0XTilELLirKi
Bellevue, Xebraka.
IS prepared to transact tit gimfi business
of Banking, will rccrive deposits, Discount
short paper, buy Bills of Exchange, on all
parts of the Country, and sell on St. Louis,
Chicago and New York; make collections In
the vicinity' and remit for the same at Current
rates of Exchange.
S" Interest allowed on special Deposits.
JOHN WEARE, President.
Tuos. H. Benton, V. Pres.
John J. Town, Canhier. 1-tf
Bankinjr Hours From 9 to 12, A. M., and
1 lO A, f. M,
ANDREW J. yor-PLETON.
WILLIAM N. BTEnS.
Poppleton & Byers,'
ATTORNEYS AT LAW, AND GENE
RAL LAND AGENTS, Omaha city,
Nebraska.. Land Warrants bought and sold.
Land Entered on Time. Special attenliou
given to the selection and entry of Lands for
Settlers, and nil others desiring choice loca
tions. Land Claims, Town lots and all kinds
of Real Estate, bought and sold and invest
ments made for Distant Dealers."
, (y A Competent Surveyor and Draughts
man always In readiness to survey lands, find
and select Lands and Town lots,' and draft
City Plata , - . -.- .. :. utf
Tootle & Greene, 1
WHOLESALE &. RETAIL DEALERS,
Glenwood, Iowa.' W beg leave to
call the attention of the Good People of Mills,
Pottawattamie, Montgomery and Cass coun
ties, Iowa; also, Douglas and Cass counties,
Nebraska, to our large and late supply of every
kind of MERCHANDISE, usually kept in
Western Iowa. Our stock of Groceries is
large and complete, having been bought and
shipped a little lower than our neighbors.
Our stock of Hardware, Queens ware, Wood
enware, Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps and
Ready-Made Clothing, have ail been purchased
in the Eastern cities, at the lowest cash prices.
Give us a call before you purchase, and if
we do not sell you cheap goods, we will make
our neighbors do so.
- GTS" Remember the cheapest house intnwr-.
TOOTLE & GREENE
Glenwood-. Io-.vs, Got. 53. lS5rt. 1-tf
BELlJiTT'E ADVEIITISIESIE-YTS.
STONE MASON AND
THE Undersigned having commenced the
above business in Bellevue, Is prepared,
to do all work in his line, at the shortest no
tice, In the best manner, and on the most rea
aoaable truis.. WM. WILEY.
5?" Four or five good Plasterers, will find
constant employment, and good wages, on ap
plication to the above. .
Bellevue, Oct. 80, 185fl 2-tf
BVTJE
rpiIE Proprietor of the above
L loon, takes great pleasure
announcing to the public, tua
now prepared to serve at all hours, and lu the
Dest manner. -
WARM OR COLD MEALS,
OVSTERS, COOKED IX EVERY PTYLE.
SARDINES, PICS FEET,
PICKLED TONGUE,
BOILED EGGS AND GAME IN SEASON,
1 'logeuier wnn every mm' iui is usually
fouud in a FIRST CLASS . 4.
Refreshment Saloon.
Having had considerable experience in ca
tering for the publie taste, he is sure that all
who favor him with a call, will be s.iUfied,
- CHARLES JOHXSON.
R.-lVvue. Oef. n, lvl. 1-tf
MEEI.Eirt: AlWEUTIftEltlEXTfi.
HO US E cTr P E N T E R AN D
AX. BR1GGS, Take this method of In-
forming his friends, and the public
generally, thathe Is prepared to BUILD AND
FINISH, in the best manner '
Dwelling5 Houses-
Of every description of style and finish, on (he
most reasonable terms. Thankful for past
favors, he solicits a continuance of public
patronage.
Bellevue, Oct. 30, lS5rt. 2-tf
" HOUSE CARPENTERS AND"
WE would respectfully inform the inhabl
fants Of Bellevue and vicinity that we are
prepared to ERECT and FINISH
Buildings of ajl Descriptions,
On the shortest notice, and in the most work
menlike manner. Having been engaged in tho
business several years, we feel confident In
statingj that all who favor us with their cus
tom, will be pleased with our work.
CP. STORR3
Bellevue, Oct 23, ISM.l-tf l
oot db sue
MANUFACTURER.
A .
WRIGHT, would respectfully
I - Inform the nnnflnmpn nt llnlh,
vue and vicinity, that he is prepared
to manufacture, to order, every variety of
BOOTS AND SHOES,
Of the best finish and Latest Fashion. He is
also prepared to make up in the best manner,
Embroidered and Worked Slippers, which he
will warrant to please all who favor him with
the custom.
Bellevue, O-t. 30, lS50.-a.tf
HOUSE CARPENTERS AND
JOlNKltS.
rpiIC undersigned takes pleasure In an-
JL Bouncing to the inhabitants of Bellevue
and vicinity; that they are now prepared to
BUILD AND FINISH, in the best manner,
all styles of . '
Dwelling Houses, Cottages, &c, &c.i
On the shortest notice, and In fhe most ap.
proved style of workmanship. They will be
alBO happy to do any work In their line or
business, which their friends may stsnd in
need of. . MYERS fc HILLYARD.
Bellevue, Oct. 30, 1HV'.. $-tf
w J ror.rcs aiIfaT iirr Xii".
STORE IN BELLEVUE.
I would respectfully invite the citizens of
Bellevue and Douclus Co., to examine my
lare and well selected assortment of '
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES,
CROCKERY, , HARDWARE,
' BOOTS, - SHOES,
DRUGS, . MEDICINES, ':
IIATSfcCArS, DOORS,
- sash, tc, &c.; '
And in fact every variety usually rallej for In
the West. I am -nt,fi,lni,t I3f unn
...... nil, VIIO
wishing to purchase goods will be entirely
satisfied, ami find it will be to their interest to
e,i ii nuu exiiiniue my large anil well selectcj
assortment of goods. v ' -
L. B. KIXXEY.
?!LeJ?? 23, 1850. 1-tf
N E W A R R I V ALsA T f HE
CHEAP .
Tlifci Hubarriber resnectfullv invit th af
teiition of nurciiasera, to his large knd splendid
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, M
HARDWARE, HATS,
BOOTS. CAPS. ...
. SHOES. TOBACCO,
PATENT MEDICINES, &e.,L-.,
All of which he warrants of the best descrip
tion, and bought expressly for this market.
He has also a well selected stock of
- . ltEADY-MAHK V
CJILiOTI-IIlxrO,
Msne artertlie LATfcSl' FASHIONS, of the
BEST MATERIALS, and by EXPERI
ENCED WORKMEN. aU of which, be sell
CHEAP FOR CASH. .
" JOHX CHASE. '
Bellevue, Oct. 23, 1850. 1-tf
H, T. CLARKE.
FORWARDING aih COMMISSION
MERCHANT,
C EXE? At, LAXD AND COLLECTING
; AGUIVT,
DCLLEVUC, r:EDRA3!(A.
Dealer in Pine Lumber, Doors, Sash,
Flour, Meal, Eacoa, &e., &o. -C"
Direct Goods care II. T. Clarko.
REri:sENcr.s Gold k. Brother and Edward
Hempstead, Water street, Chicago j J. W.
lUskins, Milwaukie, Wis. ; R, M, Norton,
Pres. Racine co. Hank. Racine, Wis.; C.
Parrett, River street, Cleveland, 0. Fenton
Ic Brother, Cincinnati, O. Tibbie k. Hays,
Erie, P. j C. B. Wright & Co. Bankers, Erie
Pa. i C. B. Wright, Banker, Philadelphia, Pa.j
Darling, Albrrlson t Ross, Front street, X.
Y. t W. J. Willis, Water street, N Y. R.
Ball, Trov, N. Y. ; Mr. Ilungeiford, President
Bank of Vestne.)d, , Wcstnuld, N, Y. Hon. B.
Morton, Nebraska City; Geu, P, A, Sarpy,
St, Marv, Iowa; J. J. Town, Bellevue, Ne
braska Territory. " ' ' 1-tf
P. A. SARPY,'
FORWARDING & COMMISSION
. .. MERCHANT, ,
8till continues U10 abort baaiuest at
I ST. MARYS. IOWA, & BELLEVUE.
. T.
Merchants and F.mtTrants will flhd their
gooiU promptly and earsfdlly attmiie,! to.
P S. 1 IwveUiS only WAREHOUSE Svt
tor lite at ihe above naia'd landiiijjs.
St. Mirvs, Fi b. '."Aii. I v 57. ?l-tf-l'
THURSDAY, MAY
POETRY.
. Io They Mlsa Me at Hoitir." .
Do they miss thee at hums ?' Yes, they miss
thee
When musing on days that are pasl,
They think of the smile of the absont,
That gladdened their hearts to the last.
Do they miss thee at home? Yes, when sor
row Has saddened the hearts that were gay,
'Tie then that they think of.Uie absent,
And pray for the dear one away.
And when all around them are happy,
There still la a cloud on their brow,
They are thinking perhaps thou art lonely,
With no one to love thee now.
And how can'st thou ask If they miss thee,
Or If they still love thee at home?
Oh, yes, they will love thee forever,
No matter how far thou may'at roam.
There Is one who ia lonely without thee,
She misses thy bright smile of love, p .
And sho prays when life's partings are over,
To meet thee and love thee above,
And now let me ask dost thou miss them
Who fondly thine absence regret?
When mirth and glad laughter surround tboe,
Dost thou love and. remember them yet?
MISCELLANEOUS.
Tim OUTCAST DAl'OIITER.
- A Page froiu Life's History.
' , " .' ' Chapter . I.
The shadows of night are upon tho Mon
umental City. . It is bitter cold, and the
snow is falling like white winged spirits
and tho wind is roaring as if the fiends
wore holding concert together. The streets
are nearly deser'ed, for twhing but ne
cessity would cause the pedestrian to stem
the storm upon such a night, lint see
there is a single traveler urging his way
onward by the dim and misty light of the
city lamps.. He is well protected n gainst
tha raging element j a thick overcoat . is
wrapped around him, and his hands are
encased in gloves, while a warm cap cov
ers his head and ears. " Hastily he pas
ses on, and as ha crosses Fayette street
the figure of a woman starts up before
him. .. . .... , .. i
" riease, 6ir, assist us, we are starv
ing!". . . "
He hesitates his first impulse is to go
on, his second is to stop. He gazes at the
woman. Her face is pale And thin ; yes,
thin as famine' sister her garments rag
ged and scanty. He it a mnnt so he
makes an attempt to reach his pocket.
She sees the set, and as hopes of assist
ance come up before her, her lustreless
eye blighted. '...'. - . .
But see! her hopes are frustrated the
man of wtalth forgets that his coat i but
toned over his pocket. He shakes his
head and passes on. The poor woman for
a moment is plunged iu deipair. - Jlut then
her hutbuiid and child are starving nay
dying, and 6he resolves to make ' one
moro - effort. Sho orerlukes him, 'and
raising her tearful eyes, says:
"O, do, kind sir, assist us, if it is only a 1
penny." The cold wind is blowing, and
the snow flakes are hurled in the faces of
the two nnd while the man of wealth is
comfortable beneath the warm clothing,
tho wandering beggar is. trembling and
shuddering from the bitter blast
Again humanity prompts bim to assist
her, but then the wind is so cutting, that
he hearkens not to her voice. u -.
" It is too much trouble, he mutters to
himself, and speaking aloud, . he says
" where do you live " " '
"In Happy alley, sir.
" Perhaps I will call to-morrow, and
help you. " ." ; ' , r
" To-morrow will bo too late. " For two
days we have been without food. To
morrow may see us dead." ;
Human nature could not withstand this
appeal, and already one button of his
overcoat is unfastened, when a cold blast
i of wind comes round tho corner,1 making
him shiver as he feels its icy breath. He
buttons up again and says i .
I hava nothing for you; if you are .iu
want, go to tho Alms House." The wo
man shrinks back without uttering a word,
and draws her ragged garments around
her shivering form, but a tear can be dis
cerned glittering on . her cheek, by the
dim light of the misty - lump. - The man
gazes upon her face as the light falls up
on it, and ataru back, exclaiming,
Mary!" , . : ; . '
"(JoJof Heavens, my father !" and
the wreiehed woman totters toward him.
' "Away I curse yoii.
" Mercy, father rvcall it. Curs me
not. ' - - .' ''..:..
' I say, curs youyou hare leu a
home tif wealth for a vaguU'itd you hare
28, 1857.
sacrificed every comfortmade my home
desolate ; and once again, I curso you
with my bitterest cur "
Father, spenk not thus, and tho mis
erable woman throws herself at her fa
ther's feet. For my child's sake, I crave
assistance as for myself I am willing to
starve but my child and husband, I can
not see want."
' I tell you no money of mino shall ev
er go to tho man whom you call your
husband. So awny "and ho casts the
kneeling supplicant from him.
Mercy wo aro starving," and throw
ing herself across hit path, she prays as
only a woman ran pray for those she lovos.
For two days wo have been without food,
and to-morrow we shall be turned in the
streets homeless. Just a little, my God,
you will not see us starve I Tho father's
heart is touched. ' The appeal - of his
daughter has aroused tho dormant feel
ings of his soul and for moment he re
lents. .
" Mary, he says, there is one thing
that I will do ; leave the man you call
Jour husband, and my home is again yours,
will take your child, raiso it as if it wore
my own come then and cheer my lone
some home."
" But Charles, father, will you not"
" Mention not tho villain's name, he
shall never enter my doors."
" He is my hiibband, father, I can not
forsake him.
" Then o(T with you starve if you
choose I disown you forever."
- With faltering steps she takes her de
parture for her homo of misery. She
reaches at last tho abodo of poverty. It
is indeed the scene of wretchedness
thnt miserable room a few broken chairs
an old table a bed of straw, made up
the furniture. Want haggard want
is stamped upon tho pale features of her
only child, as he crouches in a corner A
man is lying upon the bed, and from the
fumes of liquor wuicii arises, it is evi
dent lhal lie is intoxicated. Starvation
has made him reckless he driuks - to
drown sorrow and the fiend is now his
master. See as his wife enters, he rises
up, and reels towards her.
" Well, did you get any money ?n
" I have seen my father, Charles, and
he refuses to assist us. lie has cast me
off." . . . , .
" Then we must starve or i"
Charles, dear Charles, talk not so. I
will work, yea, if it must be I will beg."
' " No, no, my pretty one, you shall do
neither. To-morrow we shall be turned
into tho street by old Noyes. our landlord,
but he shall rue the day. Money I must
and will have ; and so saying, he leaves
the house. ' .
Bitter, bitter are the thoughts which
now crowd upon the unhappy woman.
Once sho enjoyed a father's love wealth
was hers, and nil her prospects were
bright and cheering. But Charles West
came and won her love, and despite of all
the threats and warnings of her father,
she married him. Misfortunes pressed
heavily upon them. Poverty seized them
in its iron grasp. ' She applied to her fa
ther for assistance it was refused. . As
all these bitter truths rushed ppon her she
wept in anguish and sorrow. Upon the
bed of straw she throws herself , for night
is upon the world. . Her hubband is ab
sent, and fears of some calamity take pos
session of .her. She can not sleep, but
tosses to and fro in misery. . Wretched
wretched womau! ,
' : " loptcr .-..
Come now, beloved- reader, and let ' us
enter the counting room of Mr. Gorsuch.
The proprietor is one of that cla- s often
met with, who have no heart for tho mis
ery of others. He .never gives to the
needy never helps the unfortunate
but yet is a class leader in a fashionable
church. He is walking up and down his
counting. room as if anxious for the arri
val of some one. His clerk enters, and
thus be ia accosted ;
" John,, turn to Charles West's ac
count." , ...
"I have sir." . ' . J ,
. " How doe it stand ?" . . . '
. "Three tnonth's rent due,, sir. '
" You know him, i ho able to pay ?
" I fear not, sir."
'Can't they pay1 part not even a
small amount ? . ,..
" No, sir ; they are in yreat diaTess."
" Then bundle them of at once. Turn
j the family out ".
. ' They will starve, sir."
J " That is none of your business do as
, you are bnl r
Uut Mr. liorcuch they" ' : '
- " Nona of Your impudence. You ara
my clerk, and as such must obey my com
mands. Now go and have them turned
cut of that house, and be quick about it.
1 taut house vagabond!
The deed is done. What cared the
man of wealth for the misery be brought
upon the innocent T Nuihihg. 114 must
have the paltry sum vf hit rent, even
NO. 30.
though it took the blood of the victim to
obtain it. He can go upon a Sunday to
church, and as ho kneels down, prays for
God's blessing, and thanks the Lord he ia
not like other men. No pangs of corn
science prey upon him ; money has swal
lowed up every feeling of his nature and
left him a brute. Reader, how mauy
such does the world contain t " .
Chapter III.
It is night. In a filthy cellar, about
the center of the city, there is the family
of Charles West engulfed in misery
One only child is theirs j and so weak is
tho thread of its existence, thnt the breath
of one more storm would divide it. His
wife, poor woman, slill is by him, and de
rotodly attonds him.
See! the wretched man comes towards
her he is inCbrinted I Hush he speaks I
"Money I must have T'
"I have none," sho answers calmly.'
"You lie, you hussy you have a shil
ling!" ..
"I had it, but I laid 'it out this morning
for medicine for our child, and this is aU
I have," and she placea before him a
three cent, pioce. '
"Give it to me but you have more.
Let the child die ! It is only in the way!
Moro money I will have !"
"As God is my witness, it is all I have.
We have not a cent, to buy bread."
He is standing, staring in silence, first
at his wife and then at his child. See
he seizes upon a knife and throws it
yes, throws it my God at his child.
The mother's feelings' predominate
over that of tho wife, and the dart for
ward to save her child. She receives the
blow upon the temple, and streaming with
blood she falls upon the floor.' Horrible
bteiiu ! It would cause a bitter smile to
see how that poor, weak, emaciated child
seizes the murderer in its tiny hands and
cries tor neip.
see the cellar is filled with the neigh
bors tliey gaze with horror on the sight,
and curse the author of the damning:
deed. . Behold the man, who at last has
consummated his brutality, standing, or
rather leaning helplessly against the U
ble he it bereft of reason, a nack of
dirty cards are dropping from his Docket
and mixing with the blood of the mur
dered. He takes no notice of the child
or iu struggle. An ashy paleness over,
spreads his face his knees totter his
eyes are glaring wildly, first at the in
truders, then at the door, as if calculating
to escape. But if such is his intention, it
is frustrated, for they seize him and con
sign him to a cell. The last act in the
tragedy is over. For the life which he
lms taken h t own is required. ' ,e :
I lie wealthy merchant still revels m
luxury his son-in-law sleeps in a crimi
nal's grave. ... ...
ii rtcA father the Sunday Christian.
tl'dl Imtnati in hil pew, and scant tht
pages of the gili-bound BibU his only
aaunnier rtsi in an unmarxea grave tr
Potter's Field j bid there it justict yet in
ttore. and Cod. in hit own Jut time, will
give unto each their jutt reward.
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Dx&tu or tbi OaieixaL UclbTom.
The Indianapolis Journal mentions the
death, in that city, on Sunday last, of
Thos. Magrauder, an old. negro aged
about 110 years. lie is supposed to have
been the one who suggested the name and
the leading features of the character in
Mrs. Stowe s novel, " Lncle Torn a Cab
in." . This supposition i based on the co
incidence of name and character, and on
the fact, says the Journal, V that Henry
t ara ueecner, during bis residence here,
was a constant visitor of 'Uncle Tom's.
well acquainted with his history, and a
sincere admirer of his virtues, .'Uncie
Tom's Cabb,' too, was the name of li
house among his acquaintances, and was
a familiar phrase here long before Mrs.
otowe I'nuiomhzed it. At all events,, we
know that it is the impression of all the
friend of Mrs. Stow and brother, in this
city, that "Old Uncle Tom" was the rig.
iiial, or at least the suggestion, of the
hero of the "Cabin."
CQMr. Ferguson says that the pret
tiest sewing machine he erer saw was
about 19 years eld, kh short alevea, low
necked dress, with gaiter boots on.
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