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Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-06-04

EDITING NEWSPAPER. - We never
knew an editor who was very popular
man. 1t is inconsistent with the calling
10 be greatly esteemed BY a whole cum
munity, no matter what may be the quail
ties Of head and heart Of him who labors
day and night to cater for the taste and
intelligence of those around him. An
editor is daily called upon to express his
opinion upon all the subjects which may
be interesting TO the community al the time
and il is utterly impossible from the great
contrariety in mems natures, that he should
express honest and candid opinions to CO..
incids with those Of all his readers. What
will suit one will displease another, and
where there is one to commend The good
which he may think you have dono, there
will be ten to condemn what they may
deem wrong or injurious, Men are more
prone to Islander than 10 praise, too. Ey-
cry day, then, q large number Of persons
are called upon, at least they feel called
upon, 10 object to or condemn some act
Of the editor. And political editor is
particularly unfortunate in this regard
or course, all who disagree with him in
politics, condemn crery thing he does,
and. aided by partizan prejudice and the
excitement which naturally arises upon
seeing condemnation or ones favorite
theories, no charity Is practiced or felt, no
allowance made, not the slightest, for the
continually excited feelings Of the editor,
and his peculiar situation. We say the
editors peculiar situation, because one
half the whole community might enter
tain precisely The same sentiments that he
(lhe editor) does, and yet not being called
upon 10 express them, receive none Of the
odium attached 10 their advocacy. The
editor might, were be private citizen,
preyaricate; lie might play Tie hypocrite,
as numbers Of others do, and Ia one end
Of town advocate one side, and in another
the opposite; but the editors opiuions arc
down ID black and white, and he has no
chance to deceive by rascaliiy and mean
ness. This is prcogatiye which, Of
course, the fraternity do not ask, but WEI
mention It among other reasons why Cd
itors must be more or less unpopular.
Thes remarks are not made 10 excite
any compassion for the professionj not at
oil, for with all their vexations and labors,
the editors make out to ahold their owns
pretty well, and when they fail to do SO,
they have the glorious privilege Of quiz
ting tho business. NafcAe Courier.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-06-04

"PooR, BUT HoNEsT. 1.-THE newspa-
pers, and other equally great authorities,
make use Of this phrase in biographical
NOTES.-The was born Of poor but honest
parentsl" Poor but honest!--ihat is 10
infer that the parents ought TO have been
dishonest because they were poe but
that in the particular case, they were ho-
nest, spite Of their poverty. This common
phrase is an Insult to the condition Of
ninety.nine men out of hundred, and an
indigniiy to human nature. There might
be, considering The manner in which many
fortunes are acquired, some little shade Of
meaning in saying Of the heir Of fortune,
she was born Of rich but honest parents;''
but the 'poor but honest" phrase Is afro
cious. Let il be reformed altogether.
"Poor but respectable is still more
odious and abominable phrase, aud should
never again be used, at least in this coun-
try. Those who lack in worldly lucre,
generally have the mos. incontcstible claims
to the respect Of the honest and good.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-06-04

An ALARMING THREAT. = When the
marriage ceremony between the Duke OF
Gloucester and the Princess Mary was in
progress, some persons in the room, which
was extremely crowded, were holding con-
versation together 10 so loud tone as 70
be disturbing. Lord Peterborough (Chief
Justice) perhaps also forgetting, as well ms
the noisy takers, where he was, rather
disturbed the ceremony, BY exclaiming We
ry audibly, ado not make noise in that
corner Of the room; if you do, you shall
be married yourselves"
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-06-04
THE DEATH BED.
ny THOMAS HOOD.

We watched her breathing through the nigh
Her breathing soft and low,
As on her breath the wave of life
Kept heayiDg to and fro.
So silently we seemed to speak,
So slowly moved about,
As we had lent her half our powers,
To exc her being out.
Our very hopes belied our fears,
Our fears our hopes belied;
We thought her dying when she slept,
And sleeping when she died.
For when the morn came dim and sad,
And chill with early showers,
Her quiet eyelids closed - she had
Another morn than ours.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-06-04

The population Of Canada at The pre-.
sent lime is 693,640. OF these there are,
natives Of the country, Of French origin,
6,565; natives, Of British origin, s5,-
OTIS; England, 1856; Ireland, 44,0l2;
Scotland, 1891; Continental Europe,
1858; United States, 1891. The pro-
portion Of deaf and dumb to the whole
population is greater than ia all other
countries, except Switzerland and Baden.
In Canada, it is one to about every 957;
in Europe, Ia 1887; United States, in
every 1000. IN the world, SO far as
known, in 1855.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-06-04

SCRIPTURE For Ir.--An Engligh pa
Per says there is one passage in he Scrip
lures to which all the poienlates Of En-
rope seem 70 have given their unanimous
assent, and appreciation, and to have
studied j 50 thoroughly as to have il quite
y their fingers ends: "There went out
I decree IN the days Of Julius Caesar, that
a ~ The world should bo taxed" This act
mas never been repealed.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-06-04

The most certain and cheering signs Of
the prosperity Of our citizens, are the new
buildings Of every degree, from the mar
ble ediiice Of the millionaire to the shin
gled cottage Of The mechanic, which arc
rising up, or being raised in every square
and eyry street Of our city; and This Is not
done by kitingn Or fictitious capital, but
BY bona fde capital, or solid means---thc
result Of productive industry.
~ o. Picayune.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-06-04

The TrMID MANA timid man can
never become great; if he possesses tai
ent, he cannot apply it; he is trampled up
on by the enyious and awed by the swag-
pering; he is thrust from the direct path
which leads to honor and fame, by every
aspirant who possess more spirit than
himself,
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-06-04

No one loves to tell q tale or scandal
except 70 him wholoves 10 hearit.
He that shows his passion, tells bis en-
envy where 10 hit him.
Mind, and not Mammon, makes The man.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-06-04

INFLUENCE OF EARLY EDUCATION. -
"You cannot too highly estimate the ma
ture on which you operate. You cannot
to highly appreciate its future destinies.
That little boy may yet occupy the pulpit,
or thunder in the Capitol--ihat little girl
may WELD an influence that shall travel
down to the confagration. Mind is un-
searchable. You know not what hidden
energies your pupils may possess. There
may he concealed within them the intel
lect Of Luther, Milton, Newton, a
Franklin, Washington, and on you de-
wolves the responsibility of its develop
ments. Perhaps you are training the faith
ers of future reformalions, the heroes Of
future discoveries and inventions, the ora
tors whose voices shall heI ealter shake the
nations
"1he infant has faculties which an an
gel connot comprehend, and which eterni-
ty alone can unfold. Here is your en-
enlargement. You are engaged in no
triding employment. You are laying the
foundation of imperishable excellence and
felicity. Your work, if you succeed, will
ou:live Empires and Statesr'
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-06-04

A BACHELOR EDIToR.-The following
graphic description of the comforts Of a
bachelor editor, originally appeared in the
N. 0. Sun, edited by the late James B
Anderson
Our uncle Seth advises bachelors to gel
married, because the winter is upon u.s.
How does he know we will be beltered by
the change? There is no certainty of get
ting warm wife. There is no such bo.
liberation with us as married men have;
such as your wife bawling out in the night
when you are enjoying sweet dream
ed, take away your elbowW
"Charley, lie further, you'll have ME
out of bed!"
"Dave, you've kicked the cover off!'
"Billy, get up, you lazy dog, it's day
break"
Nothing Of this kind ever troubles us.
There we lie in our little cot, which is just
large enough for one, with its clean white
sheet spread over our person, tucked com.
tortably in about the sides, and our head
raised to dgnified height by having our
corduroys stuffed under a pillow. How
comfortable! We wish we were there now
instead Of here. When we get to bed, we
never have occasion to say with the vIrlu-
Gus, yet selfupbraiding Roman, "we have
lost dayr'
On the contrary, we stretch our weary
body out to its full length, 1--WE don't curl
ourselves up in bed as married men do,)
and say in tone of dissatisfaction
"Well, here lies an honest, single type
sticker, after hard days work.
We then turn over on our left side, and
go to sleep. We go to sleep, because
there's no stain or grease spot on our con-
science to prevent it.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-06-04

New DICTIONARY PHILOSOPHY = Ex-
perimental philosophy asking man to
lend you moneys Moral philosophy-re-
lusing 10 do it.
GenieeI Society-A place where rake
is honored, and the moraIist condemned.
Friend One that takes your money, and
cuts your acquaintance.
Lonely Woman-An article manuiactu.
red by milIiners and dress-makers:
" Who wants but little here below,
And wants that little for show"
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-02-06

A happier illustr alton of the wonderful
character of the Bible, and the facility with
which even a child may answer by 1t the
greatest of questions, and solve the sublim-
est of mysteries, was perhaps never given
at an examination of "a deaf and dumb in
stitution, some few years ago, in London.
A little boy was asked in writing ''who
made the world?'' He took the chalk, and
wrote under the question. In the beginning
clergyman tden inquired IN q sI!nlTaff narht1heff
'Why did Jesus come into the world?
A smile of delight and gratitude rested on
the countenance of the little fellow, as be
wrote:-
'This is a faithful saying and worthy of all
acceptation, that Jesus Ghrist came into the
world TO save Sinners
A third was then proposed, evidently a.
dopted to call his most powerful feelings into
exercise: =
'Why were you born deaf and dumb wher
| can hear and speak?'
Never said an eye witness, shall | forge
the look of resignation which sat upon his
countenance, as he took the chalk ant
wro,e:'
Even SO, Farther, for 50 it seemed gooc
in thy sight,
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-02-06

separates, and may be poured of, to be used a.
gain, for none of it enters into the combination,
but it merely serves to comminute the phospho-
rus, and diffuse it III very fine particles through
the lard. This fatty compound. on being warm
ed very gently, may be poured out into a NIX
ture OF wheat, -four and sugar Incorporated
Herewith, and then favored with oil OF rho
dunn, or not, at pleasure. The favor may be
varied with oil Of aniseed, &C. This dough
being made into pellets, is to be laid In rat
holes. BY its luminousness in the dark, it at
tracts their notice, and being agreeable to their
palates and noses. it is readily eaten, and proves
certainly fatal. They soon are seen issuing IRON
their lurking places to seek for water TO quenet
their burning thirst and bowels, and they com
monty die near the water. They continued Il
eat it as long as it is offered 10 them, withou
being deferred by the fate of their fellows. as 1
known to be the case with arsencial doses
may be an easy guide for those who are desIr
GUS of following DR.. Ure's prescription, and ma,
not have a thermometer at hand to know that
temperature of $50 OF Fahrenheit is equivalen
to- degree of heat midway between that a
which white of an egg coagula,es and white wa
meits."
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-02-06
CURIOUS APPEARANCE OF THE
EARTH

CLAYTON, recently made a successful as
sension in a balloon, from Columbus. Ohio.
Among the remarks in his journal ofthe eri-
al trip we were struck by thefollowing interest
ing paragraph;
,.From the question that | am frequently
asked, all idea seems to exist with many,
that aronauls lose sight of the earth when at
a great heighths. This is a mistake; they
never do except when clouds intervene, or
night appears. On the contrary, the earth is
always like an immense concave map, paint
ed different colors, which designate not the
different townships OF counties, as the color
inc on maps generally do, but the various
products of the soil. That The earth which
in reality, is convex, should appear TO the
efonaut to be concave, may at first seem
strange to many, but a moments reflection
will render il clear. His horizon is fiequent-
" upwards OF hundred times from him.
Draw a right angle tria ngle, and make the
base line fifty or sixty miles as long as Il e
perpendicular, the hypothenuse and base
will then be nearly in the same line. Tie
horizon appears TO the aronanl 10 be on q
perfect level with the car Of the balloon; bu'
the part of the earth directly underneath bin
seems at a great distance from him-conse
~quent!y, the whole surface Of his scene mus
appear concave.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-02-06

or Some ofthe N. York papers are GEN.
serious about 'Indiana reputation" as tho
Indiana had, or meant to repudiale a dollar
of her debt. While these pious and Just ed
itors complain SO loudly of this State, could'l
they just jog the memory ofthe Morris Canal
Company, besides a dozen other s~coundrels,
who have four millions Of our Bonds, for
which we never got a cent? Those Eastern
~rascals should moi be allowed to 90 unwhip,,
while the lash is so numerically applied to
Indiana. Indeed, some of them seemed 10
think, from 1885 to 1910, that broken banks,
broken fortunes, and broken character could
be mended by dealing in Indiana Bonds, for
which they never expected TO day a dollar-
and they have kept their faith most nobly.--
The money lost by these Northern brokers
and bankers would pay the interest on or
debt nine years, and stop the reproaches
heaped upon our Stale. Atall events, the
people of Indiana will not be dripen into
measures of payment; but they will prompt
eddy their own sense 0 fjusiice, Immediate
ly prepare TO meet the State liabilities. There
is a growing anxiety to urge this course on
the Legislature, and it will only be retarded
by promptiRgs such as are common with the
Eastern press.-IVabaSb Express.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-02-06

To DESTROY RATs-The oElowingrecipts saws
the American AgrIculturist, tor the destruction
OF rats, has been communicated by DR.. IRE to
the council Of the English Agricultural Society.
and is highly recommended as the best known
means of getting rid of these most obnoxious
and destructive vermin. 1t has been tried by
several intelligent persons, and found perfectly
effectuaI:
.sMelt hogs' lard in a bottle plunged in water
heated to about $50 Fahrenheit; introduce into
it half an ounce of phosphorus for every poa nd
Of lard: then add a pint OF proof-spirit or wins
key cork the hottie firmly ~alleritg contents have
been heated to $50, taking il at the same time
cut Of the water, and agItate smartly I'LL the
phosphorus becomes uniformly diffused, forming
a miIky-iooking liquid. This liquid eng cool
ed. will afford a white compound OF phosphorus
and lard, from which the spirit spontaneously
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-02-06
Administrators sale.

AATil be sold at public auction on the l4th
w day OF February, next, at 10 O'Clock.
A. NJ. all the personal property belonging TO
the estate of Charles Fairchild diseased, consis-
ing Of one two Horse Wagon, two Horses. one
house hold &Kitchen furniture, some far
ming utensils, some Hogs, &c. Sale TO be at
late residence, near the mouth OF Pigeon
Greek below Evansville.
TERMS OF SALE-Twslve months credit on all
sums over three dollars purchaser giving bond
lwlsih approved security, sums Of three dollars
and under cash IN hand. a FAIRCHILD.
Jan. 23-'4S 81. Administrator
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-02-06
From the St. Louis Revielle.
The Printer.

CLICK, CLICK, CLICK, goes the type in his STICK,
Noting human events, as, crowding thick,
They daily before him rise.
The burst of JOY and the wall of sorrow,
The deed Of wrong aud the hope tomorrow,
BE scans with eager eyes.
The ills Of this ever cha nging life,
Like shadows Ait-a teeming throng;
And each page he turns is ever rife
With it's moan, its jest, lis tear or song;
He marshals its doings, condeuses its sum-
Wakes it again W ith the sound of his DRUM
Laughs at its freaks lives careless and free,
And merriIy halls LIES last "Reveille,"
SOLITAIRE.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-02-06
ROMANCE IN TIE LIFE OF A FACTORY

GIRL.
The Kennebec, tMe) Journal gives the fol-
lowing romance in the life of a factory girl, by
which 1t viii be seen that annexation with
Mexico at least has already been consummat-
ed
Miss Irene Nichols, of Monmoth, Kennebec
Co, while at work in a factory in Dorchester.
Mass, some four years ago, was offered very
liberal wages to go to Mexico, and engage in
a factory just established .here. She with eight
others accepted the offer. White there, she
became acquainted with Herrera, the present
revolving and successful General, with whom
she contracted. marriage. She made a visit to
her friends in Maine, last summer, during which
she received frequent letters from Herrera. She
left here in July or August last for Mexico. via
New York, where she obtained a license, aud
was united in marriage to Gen. Herrera, byhis
rep resentative. the General not being able to
leave Mexico-a step rendered necessary. as
the parties were both ProtesIants, and could no,
be married in Mexico, a Catholic country
Herrera is now President of Mexico, having his
head quarters at the national place in the city
and this Kennebec .Faclory Girl" now ''re.eI
in the Halls of Montezumas.n Gen. Herrera i
of German extraction.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-02-06
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

ZMYILL be sold at public auction on the
EE goth of February next, at 10 O'Clock
A. NJ. all the personal property belonging to
The estate Of Rebeeca Boomer, deceased, con
sisting Of Two Horses, two Cows lot of Hogs,
forty or fifty bushels Of Corn, household and
kitchen Furniture and etc,
ALSO, come Farming Utensils.
Sale to be at her late residence in Knigh.
Tow esh ip. Terms of Sale TO be made known
ON the day OF sale. L A.KELSEY, Admir-
January 30,-'4S-3ts
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-02-06

& sIE uEEKY w0TT0N, BORN i5e8, DIED 1910
How happy is be born aud taught,
That serveth not another's will;
WHOSE arnoa Isthis Honest thought,
And simple truth his utmost skill!
Whose passions not his masters are,
Whose soul is still prepared for death,
United unto the worldly care
OF public fame, or private breath;
Who enyies zone that chance doth raise,
Or vice who never understood
How deepest wounds are given by praise;
Norrules of state, but rules Of good;
Who hath his life from rumors freed,
Whose conscience is his strong retreat;
Whose state can neither hatterers feed,
Nor min make oppressOrs great;
Who Con doth late and early pray,
More of his grace then gifts to lond;
And entertuins the harmless day
With q religious book or friend;
This man is freed from ~ssrvile bands
Ofhope to rise, or fear to fall;
Lord OF himself, tho not of lands,
And having nothing, yet hath all.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-02-06

lTEvAKES this method OF rendering to his friends
81 and patrons his hearty tlanks. tor the
many acts OF kindness heretofore received from
Them; and solIcits a continuation OF their patron
Iage.
He has associated himself with T.. NJ. ELMER
for the purpose OF carrying on an extensive
garden. and nursery; and will keep on hands a
splendid assortment OF fruit, and ornamental Tree,
lGreen House Plants, &c, among which, the
following viii constantly be kept: namely Cam
liza Japonica. Azaiias, garden, and ever bloom
ing rose, Cactuses, Of all tie colours comnIo to
those plants, together with ever-greens, Carn'-
ltions, Dahlias, dubious and tuberous rooted
~plaats; all OF, which, they will sell on the most
rsa sonsble terms. To be satisfied on this tact, no
man can have betfer evidence than he can OBJ
tain by calling and examining for himself.
Ali Communications. post paid addressed to
IDEBRULER & ELMER. will receive prompt atten-
ltiom. Their Green House stands Immediately on
he bank of the Ohio river, just below The Steam
Boat Landing. Evansvill Ia, Jan, %, i45,tf
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-02-06
Y TORE.

81 WOULD respectfully announce to my friends
Id and the public, that | have opened a store
on Water street., second below Sycamore st.,
where | intend 10 keep a general assortment.
OF Groceries. Iron, Nails, Tin plate, Copper,
Wire, and Domestic manufactured articles. /
have made engagements TO be kept regularly
supplied with all articles in my line, which
will be purchased for Cash on the best terms, 7
viii sell the same very LOW for Cash or Pro-
duce, and would respectfully solicit a share of
the trade OF my old Friends and the Pablo gem
orally. SAMUEL ORR.
Evansville, Dec. l9. 2 mo.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-02-06
FoUR HUNDRED Miles OF GRAssHoPPERs.
New York Journal of Commerce

odYs.-
Captain HAGER, of the bark Marcella, has
Brought home a preserved ~gras3hopper, Of
the size of a mans thumb, as a sample of an
immense field through which he sailed for
FIVE DAYS. He fell in with the field off the
Western Islands, and the presumption was
that they were blown off from Africa. The
water was heavily crusted with them; the
grasshoppers filling the surface to the depth
ofsonae inches, and extending in the course
ofthe bark for four hundred miles.
O~fcourse the account is true; and yet a
field ofg~rasshoppers 400 miles long and some
inches thick, is--considerable of a field OF
grasshoppers. That's all.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-02-06

LusTREs, MERINoEs, &c. &c.
100 ps. Blk and Cord Alpaca, rich lustres
LOO ps Shad sed&Fig'd Baranetta. cloths:
100 ps Blk and Coi'd Merinoes,
Just received aud fer sale extremely low bv
Nov Dist, LII. MAGIiEE x co.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-02-06
SMITHS CASH STORE.

FALL AND WINTER GOODS-
EUST received at Smiths Cash Store. on
- Main street, a large aud desirable assort-
menl o. Fall and Winter dry goods also Englisk
French and American Fancy goods. Hats and
Caps. a large supply, Boots and Shoes OF all SORTS
from 3 to II inches IN length Hardware and
Cutlery. a General stock, Brhss Kettles. Trace
chains.Axes, &c. &C. Looking glasses, GlnsE-
ware. Queensware, Whips, Umbrellas, Fancy
soaps. School Books, C., Together will, a large
variety OF Staple Goods. al ruf which was pur-
chased in the East. at.se lo~esr possible rate s
aud will be sold accordingly.
Also, at The Evansville Cash Store in M. YER
non, will be found alarge stock Of all the above
named articles and will be soid at Evnnsviils
prices.
Received in exchange for goods at Evansville
and Mt. Vernon; Beeswax, Taliow, Feathers,
Rags, Furs, Deerskius, Dry Hides. Clossrssed,
Flax-seed and White BeAns.
l.. d. SMITH, Main St.
Nov TX 1914 m,
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-02-06
NEW GOODS.

FHyUE subscriber is now opening at his old
stand on the corner OF Locust and Wafer
street, a general assortment OF Dry Goods, Hard
ware, Queens@are, Glassware, Boots, Shoes, and
Caps, &c. &c. All OF which he will sell for
cash as low as any other house in the place.
The lotowing articles OF PRODUCE will be
received in payment-Oats, Corn, Feathers and
B~eeswax, TaIlow. and Hides.
Nov. Tth, 1874 If JOHN SIIANKLIN.