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The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-10-30
From the Boston Transcript.

A FEW SCRAPS FOR THE LADIEe.
Wishing to do all the good 20 can
in ,ha world, VIC hev" gesheTet few
chOico bis for tho ed,6cation. and in.
suucnon Of the "weaker sex;" and will
commence with the sub oined sensible
remarks; by sOme clever follow, on D
tender subject:
"The credulity Of women; on the
sugecl Of being loved, is very great;
they often mistake a common liking fo'
a particular regard d, and on this fouudA-
ton build up castles in the air, and fiji
it with all the treasures oftheir bright
hope and confding love, and when some
startling fact destroys the vision, they
feel as if the whoiec reation we're a
the most injured Of women. 1t is safer
to be very scepticle 90 the subject o.!
being loved; but if pou do make the
mlstake take all thu blame to yourself,
and save your dignity by ecrecy, If you
can not keep your heart the art from
loving"
Here is an excellent recipe for making
lad.'S nrese, which may we think, be
read with profit BY maidens and mat
rons:
Let your earrings be Attention, en-
circled by tho pearls Of re(lnemen, the
diamonds, Of your necklace be Truth
aud the chain Christianity: your heae,
in Charity, oruamen,ed with pearls Of
Gsnteleuess; yonr finger rings be Afiec
tion, set round with diamonds Of Indus
try, your glrdle be Simplicity, with tas-
sals Of Good humor, let your thicker
garb be Virtue; and drspery PoIheness
let your shoes be Wisdom. secured by
The strings Of Perseverance,"
And here is "stray ons"-shoIt,
but full ofinstruction:
"There are four things tha, look very
awkward in women, viz: 10 see her In
dertake TO whistle; 10 throw stones at q
hog; to smoke q cigar, and to climb ov-
or q garden fence"
We will now stack on" tho following
"eharP un" from the pen Of Bulwer:
"While young ladies are SO sedu
lously taught all the accomplishments
teat husband disregardS, they are ne,
or thought the great one he would prise
They are taught 10 be exhibi,ed-hC
wants q companion. He wants neithe
q singing animal nor drawing anima
hS wants a talking animal. But 10 tall
they are never taught: all they know il
Islander, snd that come by nature.
! While We are about tive may as vel
ego tho whole 6gure,' and 80 We vii
even append "tho way 10 win q simpl
woman's heart.
Let your hair hang in euperduou
finglet over your neck and shoulders
never eufer q rsEnr 10 touch your fec,
sqeeze yourself into . coat Of mu,ber
!, iry ctoth;put or vest striped With gree
yellow and red; pants checked with bIl
crimson, and purple; shove your feet j
? 10 a pair Of boots with The heels at lea
\ three inches high daugle a little bIa'
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-10-30

Quick TIME.-A gentleman was ono
day composing Tho music ofn rondesu
for lady to whom he pnid hiN address
ses. "Pray, Miee D." esid he. "Nhat
time do you preferl" "oh! tshe repIr-
ed carelsssly1 any time will debut
the quicker t.s better" Tho CompAs
ny smiled at the rejondeI; and tho gem
llemen took her al her Word.-~
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-10-30

Mr.. Eshriam Williams. q skiIful far
mer in BuckIaud. 10 this county, has
raised this season from ono potatoe oaA
ly Of the variety called Merines or len9
Johus, cut in peices and planted in bulls
The almost, ,ldoredible quantity of l40
pounds. -Four ofthe larges. weighed
3 l-2 ponnds. Beat this brGihsr fai-
mers you can. You mey have tho
RohAns 10 Try with # you please
Greenfield Democrat.
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-10-30

PRYING INTO tTHER F, LKs lBuslNEte.
-"What are you dong thertl" Inqnir-
ed Jack OfTom, as he caueh, him peep
ing through key hole.
"Whafs that to you2" said Tom ;"t
don't like 10 see person prying into
other folke, business"
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-10-30

BENEFIT or DINNEKs.- day
vhen come one objected 10 the Practice
Of having Dinners for psrish or public
purposes, Sir Ssid Lord StcsslI, II
approve Of lhe dinner q siem. IL puts
people in good humOr end makes them
sgree When they ether NiFe might noi."
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-10-30

MARRIED. the 22d August, at
The Parish Church Of Han,bieion. by
the Rev John Vernon James hObbins
Esq. Of Chaddresley COlbett. alit I'd a
leng :hened courlship Of -FOUR days, 10
iHsrrie, youngest daughter of Mr.. VIII
liam Chambers, Of the nee house. HIM
bletoh. The youthful bridegroom was
rather past his prime, beng !" his 77ih
year. and consequently had no time !"
lnsA--hIs E'is bride, e~ho nus rHayty
seen sixteen summers, had puy ogsttm
and took hlm for better or woIse,' al
tor he had settled upon her the whole
Of his proderly, amounting TO udw nrdB
Of S00i year. liseems that thr aew-
ly named Benedict offered hls haafi aud
hand The previous Monday TO Mss Su5
sannsh Chambers, the brides eldess
sister, and being Refused, msde oyer
tures to The next s,sier, M,sH Ann, from
whom he also received repnlse; but,
detiTmined not TO Se banked 10 has in.
tenuon to obtain a young wife, aud re-
memberlng that "ialu, hearI ue'er won
fair LADY," he tried a third lime, and az
before stated, waN successful. Mise
Harriet beiUg uuabie to resist the pree-
ent solicitations of the preserving woeh
Tho loving couple are now in this city
sleacmg I g hotey moon. -MoLiroal
Hetald.
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-10-30

QUEEN ELizABETH.-T The following
curious and interesting account of Ehz-
abeth's persona appearance is given by
Hentzuer, a German, who visited Eng
land in tho reign Of BoOuy Queen
Bess." Next came the Queen. 10 ths
s,xly-filth year Of her age, as We a,s
told, uery mnjesiic her lace obIoug,
fair, but wr'nkIed; her eyes .msl', yet
black and pleasant, her teeth black, d
defec. the Eughsh seem sutjec. 10, from
too, great use Of sugar. she hacln her
ears two pearls with very rich drops;she
false hair, and that red; upon her head
she had small crown, reported 10 be
made Of some Of the celebrated Luhe-
bouyg Table. Hes bosom was uncov-
sreo, as all The Ecglish ladies have il
ull they mary; and che had on necklace
ofexcending hue jewtes; her hands
~sra small, her feeete4 4ena, and hsk
statue neither tall nor lcw; her air was
stately, hef manner Of speaking mild
and oblieiog. Ths, Gay che WAS d,es-
sed IN white silk, bordored with pearls
Of the size ofbesns; and over i, . NOR.
lie Of black silk, shot with silver thread;
her train wae very long. tho end Of it
borne by MsrchbiUnees; instead Of a
cham che had an obIoUg collar of gold
and jewles."
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-10-30

THE EFFECT OF HABlT.--A diner
out in certain gay city, in tho land Of
cakes, had recess Of couple Of days
in one week from his gsstronomic la
labors. "Do you know" said he to a
friend, "tbet went 10 bed eobef two
nights last week, and felt very little the
worse for i'll"
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-10-30

The population Of New Orleans, according to
the census>takers is 100000 souls-more than
one.half of whom are colored. Forty years aa
90, the colored population there numbered a.
bout l0O0-now they exceed $4,000.
We learn from Il o Baltimore Patriot that the
"Commercial Bank of Millington,", in Kent
souAty, MARYLAND, has eIeasd its dooFa
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-10-30

Praying made easy "A ley fellow;
in praying. used to saying over the lwen
ty-slx letters Of the alphabet, and then
added This formula-"Oh. Lord, put
these lo'ters into sylIables, ,::and these
sylIables into words, to please your
self, oh. Lord, for thou caDst do it bet.
ter than
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-10-30
w oNDERFUL EFFECTS OF BEAN

w oNDERFUL EFFECTS OF BEAH'
GREAsE.-There is mattrss maker S
this city, who has hit upo upon an iu-
genious method orsluff,ug his mattras-
ees. He rubs the inner side Of his
ticking over with bears grease, Sews il
nd, and 90 quick 10 the growth Of hair
caused by tho application of the bears
grease. that in brief space Of twenty
four hours, tho mat,rasS becomes self
etbffud.
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-10-30

ECLIPSE There will be six aelipses mex
year-four Of the sun, invisible-AaIid Two o.
the moon, both total aud invisible in this oo1n1
try. onstakes place on the ffth Of fFpttaAiT
the ether 81 ARe ssssna 81 Assrsl. 'cT
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-10-30

cane tipped with brass; huge brass;
ring on your little finger, and you will
be the lion Of the day, ahd win the heart
of any simple fllrI you meet With.
Litchfield enquirer., 1840-11-12
THE ENQUIRER. LITCHEIELD, NOv'R I2, IS40.
CONNECTICUT.

We last week published the returns from all the towns in this state except Waterford and sOuheury The vote in the former town was, Harrison l35-F.B l95. In the latter, H. A0-V. B. N9-thus reducing the Whig majority in the state 69 votes. The vote then, accordingto recapulation in the Courant, will
 stand thus, the majOrities only in Salisbury and North Haven heinz given :-. a..- .--- --r.e-- l--.-.--
Litchfield enquirer., 1840-11-12
REHABILITATION.
-633O whig majority.

Scattering Voies-Of the scattering votes thrown at the late election, we have heaFd Of 22l, most f which were thrown for the AboIi,ion Ticket. Ot these g gwen in Hartford comnty-3 36 in New Haven-H in Llchfehl--4 in Windhan,-l7 l7 in Far field-2in TullaDd--4Oin in Middlesex- and 29in New 1Ondon n-(owyamf .......t .....r
Litchfield enquirer., 1840-11-12

human affhirs. Each little mortal, weak and weary though he be, can do something in making up the mighty stream of human events, as it rolls on to the ocean of eternl- ty." ..-....-.s.-. -,
 This is beautifully said, and is alike ap- plicable to political action, as to the other concerns of human existence. No one ln- dividual knows in what or how far his eX- ertions, influence, and vote, may modify or control great political results-bnt, if at the appointed time each resolves to be "there'' where duty calls him, and weak and wea- ry though he be- to do something towards making up the issue-his weight cannot be unfelt or unimportant.
Litchfield enquirer., 1840-11-12
From Gbe Pioneer. AUTUMNAL EMBLEMS.
We all do fade as leaf.-Iso;oh,

We all do fade as a leaf.-Isai0h, How analogous to the fife of man are the seasons of the year! Youth, with its buoy ant and joyous hopes, is its spring time i-~ manhood, with its vigor and glory, his sUi''- mer {; old age, with its soberneSs and it's hoary head, his autumn aud the decay and final close Of life. his winter. In this 0nalo- gy, nature has kindly furnished us with elo, quent instructions, which, nt this season ot the year particularly, is calculated to e%cite us to profitable reflections.
 When, in the autumn of the year, we look abroad and discover the desOlation which Is anreAdinr itself over the brightest beauties of summer, how forcibly we are relnlndcd oI the rapidity with which time presses on ward. But little time since, and the earth was robed in all the rich tnagnifcence ot summer. The sun poured forth its respien- denf fearos. and from universal nature as- cended songs of gratitude and joy. But how sneealilv have decay and gloom succeeded to qsasniGcence and beauty! The fields no more rejoice and blossom as the rose ;'-the songsters of the air have ceased their melo. dy; the sun shines with enfeebled rays, and xhe fading, falling leaves and autumn winds mark the desclations of the dccaying year.
 And do we in this see nothing emblematlc of our own fate? Aye; it tells us that the blossoms of our spring -time, and the pride of our summer glory must also fade. and the hearts which now beat high with hope must cease forever. Let then the reflection wean us from unholy desires, and lead us to stay eur hearts upon him whom the changes of nature cannot affect.
 But the season we now witness not only awakens reflections concerning ourselves, but concerning all men living. It tells that not we only, but all men do fade as leaf There is something in this reflection that awakens our sympathy; and though ani- mosities and hatreds may have separated us from some of our fellow beings, yet when, by the language ofthe season, we are remin- ded of the great result which is to swallow us in oblivion, we feel the littleness of such passions, and they gradually sink away from our bosoms, and we mingle again in the pur. suits of life with tesnpers sweetened and af- factions improved. " '" "' ' There is another beautiful reflection sugges- ted by the decaying year. Though the an. nual decay of nature is mathematical of our own decay and death, yet the annual renew al of nature is also emblematical of our re- surfection. It enables us to look beyond the grave, to moro brilliant spring than that which past spring where flowers of the softest, purest dyes are ever blooming. ever fair. @7F te,t A,a ," *.' .>f" q "o@
 Oh! yes, there's harbor of pleasant repose, 4,
 Where joy eyer carols and spring ever blows.
 G
Litchfield enquirer., 1840-11-12

SosM Carolino.-P C. Caldwell ~. B. lie chosen in the NewhnSy district. instead ot Mr. lrby. irat stated The rest of the members elect gre as follows all V. B. but w. Butler. to wit Isaac E. Holmes, Robert B. Rhe,t, T. D. Sumpter, Francis w. Pick ems. John Campbell. James Rogers. 8. II tuler, and w. Butler. '~ ,.''.'..' .-..r. '.'... -'
Litchfield enquirer., 1840-11-12

Senator in Congress- hy the Legislature of Rhode Tsf and, in place of Asher Robbins. The vote was 5s for Simmons to % for others It is needless to say that he is . whg. s. t....,, ..t,...t
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-07-21

We never knew how many things we
could do, when we lived in the great house, y
said the children, F." and we love each other
great deal better here. You cali US your
little bees"
eyes," said the father, sand you make
just such honey as the heart loves 10 feed
on"
Economy as we'll as industry was
strictly observed-nothing was wasted
Nothing unnecessary was purchased
The eldest daughter became assistant teach
er in distinguished female seminary. and
the second took her place as instructress
to the family.
The little dwelling which had always
been kept neat, they were soon able to
beautlly. Its construction was improved.
and the vines and Towering trees were re-
planted around it. The merchant was han
pier under his woodbne covered porch, in
summers evening, than he had been in
his snowy drawing room.
=" We are now thriving and prosperous. -
SAID he, shall we now return to the civ ~
"Oh, no, no." was the unanimous re-
ply.
'.Let US remain" said the wife, "wherc
we have found health and contentmcnt.''
"Father," said the youngest. DOR
hope you are not going TO be rich again;
for them" she added, . we little ones were
shut up IN the nursery, and did not see
much OF you or mother. Now we all live
together, and sister who loves US, teaches
us, and we learn to be Industrious and USE
ful. We were rome OF us happy when we
were rich, and did not work. So father
please not be a rich man any more"
Mrs. SigOurneu.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-07-21

Singular Phenomenon.-During the
night of June 1st, the water Of Lake Erie,
in the bay and river at this place, began
suddenly to rise, and soon swelled to u
height in front Of the town, never before
Witnessed by the oldest inhabitants. The
night was calm and STILL no wind or storm
had been observed TO sweep over the coun-
try, with the exception Of a few black and
edying clouds that had appeared in the no.
rizon about sunset. There was no waves,
nor unusual connections in the waters, yet
it rose in the space Of few brief hours,
full four feet above its ordinary level, and
nearly a foot higher than it has before been
known to rise. What is the cause or whence
came this mighty swelling Of the waters?
IOlcdO BLaGc.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-07-21

'y. Thus then, the foundation or cause OF
Inc rust Of fungus as tie putretying matter
discharged from lie ruptured Sap-UeSaels OF
Tie plant; although the rupturcs may be
occasioncd by contraction or obstruction
OF the vessels by atmospheric influence
the oycr-lulness or over-luxuriance of the
plant produced by surleit; or the being
gIutted with rank and unwholesome food,
and its incapacity of digestion, and I'M
healthy distractions render it more liable
to such injuries; and may, therefore, be
considered the general cause of the disease,
blight or rust.
| have sown wheat on rank compost
OF dung, which from its first appearance
in the autumn, during its growth in the
winter and in the spring, maintained eX-
cessive luxuriance, but which was ultl-
matcly so reduced by rust os to be rende-
red weak, and incapable Of bringing It's
seed to perfection. At the same time, ana
close alongside, also sowcd wheat IN a
pure and sweet sand, and supplied it with
a solution or infusion Of rotten dung by
way of food; this never appeared hall so
luXuriant as the other, but the STALKS oil
straw grew perfectly healthy, and free
from disease, and the grain was OF good
quality.
| would urge upon your numerous read
crs a serious consideration OF the above
remarks: they are upon subject little I'M
derstood, but which deserves the eXamlna-
ton Of every agrcuIturalist Throughout
the Union. The greotdiversity Of opinion
on this subject Of blight, must have arisen
from the fact, that the effect has been mis-
taken for the Cause, and whilst that error
continues, there will be plenty of crops Of
rustcd whcat--wiI our friends look out for
them, as the almanacs say, noto about.
JACOB LIST.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-07-21

Extraordinary Discovery at Paris.-A
very great sensation has been produced in
Parls by an extraordinary discovery in the
Cemetry OF Pere la Chase. In conse-
quence OF directions from the friends of an
English gentleman of rank, who died some
tive years since, and who was Inferred in
the burylng ground just mentioned; the cof-
hnwas taken out Of the earth in orderto IFS
removal 10 England for final sepulture.-
The coffin was opened, and it was found
that the head and limbs had been detached
from the body, but so perfect was the trunk,
and so fresh, that the flesh was still soft,
and the hands of the men occupied in. the
work were found stained with blood. A
physician standing by said, ''there is poi
son in that body" A new process of pre-
servatlon is in successful practice at Paris.
by injecting fluid into the veins, into the
composition of which fluid arsenic enters.
In consequence Of the observations thus
referred TO, and of the preserving quality
OF arsenic, proved IN recent instances, Il
Judicial inquiry is proceeding on the body
above alluded to, the result of which is
looked Tor with Intense anxiety.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-07-21
DIR. FRANKIJN's WIRE -EranlyI;,, :;

DIR. FRANKLIN's WIFE-Franklin in
sketch Of his life and habits, relates the
following anecdotc of hi, frugal wife. A
wife could scarcely make pretter apollo
gy for purchasing the first piece of luxury.
sit was lucky for me that had one as
much disposed to industry and frugaitv as
myself She assisted me choerlully in
my business, folding and stitching pam
phlets, &C., tending shop, purchasing old
linen rags for making paper, &c. We
kept no idle servants; our table was plain
and simple, our furniture Of the cheapest
sort. For instance, my breakfast was for
a long time bread and milk, no teal and
| cat it outot a two-penny porringer, with
a pewter spoon; but mark how luxury will
enter families, and make n progress in
spite Of principle. Being called one morn
ing to breakfast, found it in a china bowl,
with Il spoon Of silver. They had been
bought for me without my knowledge, by
my wife, and had cost the enormous sum
Of three-and-twenty shilIings-for which
she had no other excuse or apology to
make, but that she thought her husband
deserved silver spoon and china bowl,
as we'll as any of her neighbors. This
was the first appearance of plate or china
IN our house, which afterward in the
course OF years, as our wealth increased,
augmented gradually to several hundred
pounds in value"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-07-21
THE FATHER

An Instructive Sketch.-It is the duty
of mothers to sustain the revcrscs of for
tune. Frequent and sudden as they have
been to our own country, it is i'm portant
that young females should possess some
employment by which they might obtain
livelihood in case they should be reduced
TO the necessity Of supporting themselves.
When families are Unexpectedly reduced
from a1luence 10 poverty, how pitiful and
contemplate it is to sec the mother de-
spending or helpless, and permitting her
daughters to cmbarrass those whom it is
their duty to assist and cheer.
Il have lost my whole fortune, said a
merchant, as he returned one evening to
his home, we can no longer keep our car
rage. We must leave this large house.
The children can no longer go to expensive
schools. Yesterday was rich man.
To-day there is nothing | can call my
own
Dear husband,' said the wife, eve are
still rich in each other and our children
Money may pass away, but God has given
us better treasure in these active hands
and loving hearts,
Dear father said the children, do not
look so sober. We will help you to get q
| living
What can you do poor thingsP said he.
ou shall see, you shall see,' answered
| several cheerful voices. 1t is n pity if
VIC have been 10 school for nothing. How
can the father of eight children be poor
We shall work and make you rich again.
Il shall help said the younger girl,
| 10 r,,,r 4 81 4
new things bought, and | shall sell my
great doll
The heart Of the husband and father,
which had sunk within his bosom like q
stone, was lifted up. The sweet enthusi
assn of the scene chcercd him, and his
nightly prayer was like a song of praise.
He left his stately house. The servants
were dismissed. Pictures and plate, rich
carpets and furniture were sold, and she
who had 50 long been the mistress of the
mansion shed no tear. PAY every debt,
said She, flet no one suffer through us, anC
we may yet be happy
He rented a neat cottage and a small
| piece of ground a few miles from the city
| With the aid of his sons he cultivated We.
! gctables for the market He viewed witt
delight and establishment the economy o.
his wife nurturcd us she had been in wealth
and the efficiency which his daughters
soon acquired under her training.
The eldest one assisted her in the work
Of the household and also assisted The
younger children. Besides they executed
various works, which they had learned a.
| accomplishments, but which they founC
could be disposed OF to advantage. They
embroidered with taste some of the orna
mental parts of female apparel, which were
readily sold TO 4 merchant in the city.
They cultivated flowers, and sent boquet
to market, in the cart that conveyed tht
vegetables; they plated straw, they paint
ed maps, they executed plain needle work
livery one was at her post busy and cheer
'u'. The cottage was like beehive.
, ..;5 never enjoyed such health before,
L said the mother. 'lf'