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The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1846-06-20
d. nonnet and his game Of rhlmnles.

DAs DChASt auu MS sdWH OF InimDleSs
We suppose that but few persons in these
parts ever heard Of DR.. Bounet, yet on the
lower Mississippi and its principal tributaries
almost every man or boy knows him as the
most adroit gambler in the country.
The game Of Thimbles is the Doctors forte.
played with three thimbles and a small pellet
of paper, moving them about and so placing
the pellet, that the bystanders cannot tell
where il is to be found. The Doctor is a very
demure, simple looking individual, and when
about to engage in his game, handles his thin
bles SO awkwardly that the dullest observer
will freely bet that he can tell which thimSle
covers the pellet. Often he permits the 'crowd'
but never fails TO close the game largely win
ner.
The Doctor was at Tuscumbia, Ala one
GUNNER, idllng away his time, when a young
man, a son Of Judge s., of Lawrence
county, came to town, with a large sum Of mo
ney sent to pay a note of his fathers. He Vas
soon persuaded into the belief that hecould
make a handsome profit on his fathers funds,
by betting against the thimbles--but was soon
undeceived by finding his capital transferred to
the Doctors pocket, and nothing was left but
to go home and tell his father what had become
Of his money.
Judge s. ordered out his mule, land a
splendid mule it wus) and started down in a
hurry to take satisfaction out Of the Doctor, OF
get back hismoney. Arrived in town he soon
found the Doctor, and in a terrible passion
charged him with having swindled his son.
The Doctor, with his usual blandness, assur-
ed the Judge that he won the money by fair
play, and to remove any doubt, produced his
thimbles and ball to show him the game. AT.
ter the ball had been passed about, and the
thimbles rested, the Doctor said 'now Judge,
that's the gamo.' The Judge had looked on
attentiyely.
IS that the game at which the id fool lost
his money! Why, | could tell where the ball
is every time;' and all his anger seemed turn
ed on his son.
But the Doctor generously ~interposcd for the
youths defence. Stop, Judge, don't abuse the
young man, the game isn't half as easy as you
may thinks
But the Judge sworo that he would tell where
the ball was now, and proposed to bet his fine
mule against $500 that it was under the mid
10 thimble.
No, MOI said the Doctor, il amt there
Judge, besides don't want to Bet with you,
'By Cd, you shalI' said the Judge.
Reluctantly the Doctor yielded, and slowly
put up his $lo0, then deliberately moved the
middle thimble-but no ball was there.
Didn't tellyOu 50 Judged exclaimed the
Doctor.
The Judge was satisfied, borrowed the Doc
tors mule, rode home, and returned him next
day, but he has never been known to bet a.
gainst thimbles,' or to abuse his son again for
being a ool-Erchange Paper.
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1846-06-20

The notorious Abolitionist, Marcus Morton,
has been confirmed as Collector Of Boston,.
Wonder why the Democracy Do not include
his name when railing against Giddings aud
others9 Can any ono tell tho reason why2
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1846-06-20

The President has appointed John G. Wat.
rous, Judge; George w. Brown, A Attorney, and
John M. Allen, Marshal Of the United States
for the State Of Texas. Were not all thes
formerly Tennesseeans?
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1846-06-20


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J lsss from her young friends.
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y 's' not with US stay,
+ sl'alma Of ceaseless light,
u nee pass away.
laId TO give thee up,
!. with beauty bright,
III 'as'ed sorrows cup,
'%'saae's blight.
!, y when thonominss ray
' gay and bright;
1, " lalough the lonely day,
g's = Us, we mourn,
g sisas a gain;
'a'' wish thee to return
oua pain,
" SlalPk' midst all our woes,
( y = Joyous heart,
y A. " world, and freely chose,
III Y alsappointments blast.
" 'usby care,
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sss''. light around Us burn,
W .la'a dark paths we'll turn
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1846-06-20

RAruER BEFrsR.-A bachellor's reply 10 /
young lady who Significantly sent him as
present some NORWOOD.
Pm glad your gift is not a.miss,
Much worse might me bofail!
The wormwood's bad alone, but worss
The NORWOOD md the gal(D
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-03-28

A SPECULATION. A short time prior to the
change in the revenue laws, cargo was i'm
ported into Galveston, by the French barque
Bayaise, from Bordeaux, consisting of wines,
brandy, and dry goods, to the value of s., 45O.
The duties were paid under the tariff ofTexas,
and amounted to S2,7s9. Had these goods
paid duties under the tariff of the United States
the amount would have been 1886. The
advantage gained under the Texas tariff was
thus Sc, 1856.
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-03-28

HIGHWAY ROBBERY. The Cumberland AL
leghanian states that on Thursday night Of
last week, one of the Stages was robbed be-
tween Cumberland and Frostburg, of three
Trunks-the contents Of which had been ex-
amined, but as there were other Stages coming
up in the rear, the parties were disturbed
and the Trunks and goods recovered. One
gentleman, lost letter he was carrying for a
friend in which he thinks there was money, to
the amount, perhaps, of three hundred Dollars.
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-03-28
WHAT O'CLOCK is 1T?

When | was young lad, my father one
day called me to him that he might teach me
how to know what o'clock it wss' He told
me the use of the minute figures and the hour
hand, and described to me the figures or the
dial plate, until was pretty perfect in my
part.
No sooner was quite master of this addi-
tional knowledge, than set off scampering to
Join my companions at game of marbles; but
nay father called me back again: "Stop Humph-
rev." said he, 81 have something more to tell
you"
Back again / went, wondering what else
had got to learn; for thought new all about
the clock, quite as we'll as my father did,
Humphrey" said he, 81 have taught you
to know the time of day, must now teach
you to find out the time Of your lile."
All this was strange to me, SO waited rath-
er impatiently to hear how my father would
explain it, for wanted sadly to go to my mar
bles.
"The Bible," said he, describes the years
of man to be three score and ten, or four score
years. Now life is very uncertain, and you
may not live single day longer; but If we
divide the four score years of an old mans life
into twelve parts, like the dial of clock, it
will allow almost seven years for every Ggure
When boy is seven years old, then it is one
O'Clock of his life, and this is the case with
you; when you arrive at fourteen years it will be
two O'Clock with you; and when at twenty-one
years, it will be three O'Clock, should it please
God thus to spare your life. In this manner
you may thus know the time of your life, and
looking at the clock may, perhaps, remind you
Of it. My great grandfather, according to this
calculation, died at twelve o'clock; my grand
father at eleven, and my father at ten. At
what hour you and shall die, Humphrey, is
only known to Him to whom all things are
known"
Never since then have heard the inquiry,
"What o'clock is it?" nor do | think that
have ever looked at the face of clock, with
out being reminded of the words of my father
| know not, my friends, what o'clock it is
with you, but know very we'll what time it
is with myself; and that if | mean to do any
thing in this world, which hitherto | have
neglected, it is high time to set about it. The
words of my father have given solematy to
the dial plate of the clock, which it never
would have possessed in my estimation, if these
words had not been spoken. Look about you,
my friends, | earnestly entreat you; and Ii w
and then ask yourself what O'Clock it is with
YOU.
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-03-28

LATEST FROM THE PACIFIC. Letters from
our squadron in the Pacific to the 2Sth of ia
nuary have been received. The time of seve-
raj of the cruises Of the vessels had expired,
and the officers and crews were extremely anx-
ious to return home, having become tired of
lying so long at Mazatan. The Savannah,
Constitution, Portsmouth and Cyane were in
port and the Warren daily expected from Pa
mama. The Levant left on the 2Ist on
cruise with sealed orders
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-03-28

WRECK OF THE PACKET SHIP Henry
CLAY-Sir or Eight Lives Lost. The packet
ship Henry Clay, Capt. Nye, from Liverpool,
from which port she sailed on the ED of Feb
ruary, for New York, went ashore on Tuesday
night, about twelve O'Clock, on Squam Beach,
in heavy gale, about one mile north of the
place where the John Mnturn and other YES
sells were wrecked OH the night of the 18th of
February. The Herald contains the following
particulars OF the Disaster
The ship struck on the cutter bar, heaved
over, and lays between the under tow and out
er bar, broadside to the beach, having healed
little towards the shore. All her masts were
cut away at o'clock on Wednesday morning,
and she remained in an easy position A
large part of the cargo has been thrown over
board, and it is possible the hull may be pre-
vented from going TO pieces, as it lays in a
kind of quick sand, and was rapidly burying
ITSELF
Immediately after the ship struck, three sea-
men went ashore in the lileboat, with a line,
and returned again to the vessel but on account
of the floating spars, could not get near enough
to the ship to take off the passengers, and they
were com eled to drop themselves into the
boat by the line. or 10 cabin passengers
were taken on board in this way, and were go
ing ashore, when the boat was struck by sea
and shattered to pieces, and only two (the Sc
cond mate and one seaman) were saved, and
they were taken on shore insensbe, but by
the care and attention Of those on shore, were
brought to life.
The rest of the passengers and crew, num-
bering about three hundred, remained on board
the ship, and as a hawser had been taken a
shore and made fast by driving Spite into the
sand, it was supposed that they all would be
saved, as soon as the weather moderated. The
keel had been broken off and fioated alongside,
and the ship was making great deal of water.
She went ashore at high tide, drawing eighteen
feet of water, and had a very large and valua-
BILE cargo on board.
On account ofthe thick weather experienced
within the three days previous to going a.
shore, the Captain had not been able to get
an observation. and the first intimation of be
ing near land, was when the ship struck the
beach.
The weather, since the ship went ashore, has
not been at all favorable for the safety of those
remaining on board, or the cargo but as she is
new vessel, we have every hope that no more
lives will be lost.
We learn that there is an insurance in Wall
street of $40, 900 on the ship, and $1,000 on
her cargo. 1t is supposed, however, there is
some insurance in State street, Boston, but the
amount is not yet known in this city.
This packet belongs to Grinnell, Minturn &
Co.'s line, and was magnificent ship. Cap
tain Ezra Nye, who became go generally known
to the public while i'll command of the packet
ship Independence, was principal owner in
her, and will be the greatest sufferer.
She was valued at 100000. The cargo
was probably worth $4,000.
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-03-28

A COLLISION. AS the freight train for Bos-
ton was leaving the depot in Springfield, on
Friday morning, it came in collision with a
number of freight cars, coming in from side
track, Nearly dozen of the cars on both
sides were smashed up, broken in pieces, and
their contents spilled and more or less destroy
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-03-28

ANOTHER SHrpwREcK. The ship Edgar
from New Orleans, March Q, for New York,
with cargo of pork, lard, &c., went ashore
north side of Abseco bar, the crew saved ,masts
cut away and ship gone to pieces. A schooner
is ashore not far from the ship, and has also
gone to pieces.
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-03-28

FIRE. Three of the workshops pertaining
to the Eagle Foundry, in Bevidere, N. j.,
with nearly all their contents were burned last
week. The loss is estimated at from $4,000 to
$4,000. The Foundry belongs to Gen. Wall,
and is occupied by MIR. Peter Ketchum, The
burnt property was insured on the 9Th inst. for
$4,000.
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-03-28
4 Attest DEPORTATION OF
IL RICH SPRINC nRV

.
J. EDWARD BIRD, No. 2O9 Baltimore street, be
tween Light and Charles Streets has received by re
cent arrivals a complete assortment of FANCY and
STABLE DRY GOODS, TO which he invites the at
lenton of wholesale dealers and buyers generally No
exerllon will be spared to make his stock one of the
best IN the cty-all of which will be sold at the lou
est market prices.
A large stock of fancy Dress Silks
Black and blue black Silks (al qualities)
Rich and heavy Satin Striped Silks
Extra rich shaded Barege
embroidered aud shaded do
shaded Meusen de Lains
FOR EVENING DRESSES.
Handsome embroidered Robes
shaded Tarlalans; embossed TarataRs, entiTel v
new, never before offered in this market
French MarquesGs; do Lawns, beautiful patterns
Scotch Lawns; new style Gnghams; Lace Lawns
shaws and scarfs; extra rich white and scarlet Can
ton Grape Shaws dust imported)
Rich SILK Shawls; Hemana Shawls
Barge and Cashmere Shawls
Embroidered thibet and plain Shaws
New style fancy Grape and silk Scarfs
Shaded Hernana Scarfs
A LARGE STOCK OF
SIX and Kid Gloves Qadies' and gentlemen's)
Silk and Cotton Hosiery; English Silk Hosiery
Linen Cambria hdkfs; Revere Bordered, Hemstitch-
ed and Printed, Linen Cambria
LINEN GOODS.
Barkely's and Richardson's Irish Linens
scotch Linens superior article
10 and 1874 BarnsIy and Irish Sheetings
Pillow Case Linens, sc. &c.
White and col'd Marseies Counterpanes, rich and
beautiful
Toilet Covers; embossed Table Covers
GENTLEMEN'S WEAR.
Super black and fancy COLI Cloths
Fancy and black Cassimeres
Black Cashmeret, very handsome
Rich Satin and Silk VCstngs
Rich Satin and Silk Cravats and Sears
Extra quality Silk Pocket Hdkfs
New style Tweeds, for coats. Also,
Mourning Goods of all kinds, 18th large stock Of
Domestic Goods For sale on the best terms,
wholesale and retail, by
j. EDWARD BIRD, No. 209 Baltimore st.
mhl6 near Charles st,
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-03-28

EFFECT OF THE PRESIDENT MESSAGE
AT New York, on Thursday, the war message
as it is termed, of the President, had disas-
trous effect upon stocks-all descriptions fell
off and closed with downward tendency
The money market has become tight, and it is
difficult to procure loans or discounts at per
cent.
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-03-28

HAIL STORM. There was quite heavy hail
storm at Wilmington, Del, on Wednesday
evening about o'clock. The hail descended
in great quantities, but was not large enough
to cause any damage.
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-03-28

THEATRICAL. At the Arch Street Theatre,
Philadelphia, Mr.. Burton has brought out an
exciting drama, founded on Bulwer's we'll
known novel of Zanoni, which attracts much
attention. The house is constantly crowded,
and he appears to be doing a good business
The Maiden Aunt, play by young Knowles,
has taken exceedinglywell at this establishment.
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-03-28
NALANIk BOOK MANUFACTORY,
NIB AND SCHOOL BOOK AND

STATIONERY WAREHOUSE.
Inc subscribers have now completed their arrange
mens in order to devote their tcholc attention to The
sCHooL BOOK and STATIONERY business, and
more particularly TO the manufacture of BLANK
BOOKS of every description by disseminating the
sale OF miscellaneous books, they enabled TO keep
a very large and complete supply of Blank work.
Among our present stock may be found Medium
Ledgers, Journals, Day Books, Cash Books, Invoice
Books, &c. &c.
DENY. do do do do 40
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-03-28

HANDSOME COLLECTIONS. The sum of Sl,-
$50 was collected in the Allen-st Methodist
Episcopal Church, on Wednesday evening, in
behalf of the recaptured slaves. Nearly $1,000
was subscribed the previous evening at the Ia
bernacle
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-03-28

MORE FACTORIES. We learn from rhe
Newark IN. J.) Advertiser that the good peo-
pie of that town have in contemplation to es-
tablish in their city Steam Cotton Factory of
10000 spindles.
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-03-28

JOHN BELL. The Pulaski Courier express
es its preference for the Hon. John Bell as the
next Wing candidate for the Presidency.
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-03-28

DOCKETS made of Medium, DENY and Can Pa
per, from 10 10 quires, and ruled to any pattern
Bill Books, Check Books, Blank Books, MemoTan-
dunn Books, Pencil Books, Pass Books, &c.
Among our present assortment of Domestic and
Foreign Stationery may be found all kinds of Writing
and Letter PAPER of all sizes, Counting House Cap
and Letter Paper.
Every variety of Steel Pens Quills Waters; Blue,
black ana Ked Ink, of very superior qualities; Ink
Stands; Sealing Wax; English, American and Ger
man States; Slate and Lead Pencils; Gold Pens; Gold
and Silver Pencil Cases; Paints and Brushes; Letter
Stamps; Initial and Motto Seals; Bristol Boards;
Drawing Paper, of all sizes; DividGrs; Cases of Ma
thematcal Instruments; Sand Boxes; India Rubber;
lndelibe Ink; Ivory and Parchment Tablets; Port
able Writing Desks Patent Letter Clips; Portfolios
Patent Pocket Escritors; Note Paper; Envelopes Fan
cy Waters; Pocket Books Of all kinds &C. &C.
STEEL PEN INK-This is decidedly one of the
very bestartices of the kind in the market it is war
ranted not to injure the metallic pen and is equally
suitable for the quill pen.
WRITING DESKS. We are agents for CASTLES
celebrated domestic Writing Desks, with secret apart
nents; these desks very complete, and are IN ide
in the most durable and substantial manner of Rose
wood and Mahogany, and far preferable to the
imported article in point ofnesness, price and quail
ty.
SCHOOL BOOKS. Such az Primers, Spelling
hooks, Readers, Arthmetics Grammars, Biographies
Histories, Dictionaries, Works OH Chemistry Phos-
ophy, Botany, Geometry, Astronomy, Logic, Malhe-
mates, Surveying, MensHation, Navigation sc. sc.
Also, Latin, Greek, French, Spanish and German
School Books of all kinds.
We are determined to sell our School Books at the
lowest possible rates, we therefore invite country
merchants, teachers and others, to give us call and
examine our assOrtme Rt, feeling confident that our
terms and prices cannot fail TO please ALL
03-RAGS bought, and the highest market prices
given, either i'll cash or trade.
PARSONS & KURTZ,
Cheap Book Store, Isl Pratt-st.,
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1.-THE AMERICAN REPUBLICAN & BALTI-
re CLIPPER is furnished to subscribers by care
trrieFs, at only and quarter cents per week.
pie to the Carriers only, at the end of each week.
lie Clipper will also be sent, by mail, TO distant
tribers, at the rate of Four DoHsrS per year, pay
always, in advance.
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-03-28

Ono RIVER. At Wheeling, on Thursday,
there were Is feet and six inches of water in
the channel, and at Pittsburg feet inches,
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-03-28

ANOTHER FREsHET IN THE DELAWARE
The heavy fall of rain on Tuesday night, SWELL
ed tho Delaware again to great height. The
wharves at Trenton were overflowed-so we
learn by the News of that place. Fears were
entertained that there would be damage to pro-
nertu
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n lines or Tess make square-if an advertisement

bh lines OF Tess make square-it an advertisement
: eds ten lines, the price will be in proportion.
n advertisements are payable at the time of their
|irti0n.
Y THE WEEKLY CLIPPER, n large Family
E,spaper containing all the select matter of the
Ii, is published every Saturday morning. at this low
Of 81 per anRum.
II All papers sent by mail, are discontinued the
lln which the advance payment expires.
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-03-28

ANOTHER GONE. Benjamin Pegg, revo-
lutionary soldier, died last week near Coving.
ton, Miami county, Ohio, aged one hundred
years and ten months,
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-03-28
FHIo THE PUBLIC. Whereas in the

FHtO ThE PUBLIC. whereas in the course
M social and commercial events, il becomes ne
ccssary fer us all after losing situation to apply
for another, and to assume amongst the citizens of
this city and elsewhere, the station in life to which
by art and education are entitled, decent respect
for the opinions of the public requires that we should
make known the causes which impcl US to advertise
ment:
We hold these truths to be selfevident, that all
men are created free and equa-hatto secure lucra-
tive and comfortable situations to us all an Intelli-
gence office has been opened in Exchange Place. de-
II ing confidence and support from all who have been
kind enough 10 patrOniZe it-and to patroniZe one
which will secure to them safety and happiness
We submit the following advertisements to n can
did world:
AGENCY, for the purchasing Of Slaves, on rea-
sOnabe commission.
ON REGISTRY. Several negro Girls and Boys of
excellent character, for term Of years.
N3- TRANSACTIONS correctly made from Spanish and
French. Families supplied with domestics at the
shortest notice.
WANTED DAILY, Porters, Walters, ostlers, La
borers, Coachmen, Clerks, Bar-keepers, Chamber
maids, Cooks, wet and dry Nurses, &c.
As SHOWS the day aud now's the hour"
Sure idle times must all be over,
For those now in want of 81 tuations,
Need but hand in their recommendations,
Employment sure to find.
Gry This establishment was founded in the city of
Baltimore, in the year 1880, and is excusiveyresrct-
ed to Commission and Agency transactions, embrac-
ing the recovery of debts, claims and inhertances,
having efficient and responsible subagents in the prn-
cipa cities Of the United States and Correspondents
atthe chefports and capitals of Foreign
i'll commercial relations Herewith. This agency pos
peculiar advantages and facilities for the safe
and speedy transaction of such business as may be
confided thereto, subject to the usual commission.
Orders for purchases or investments, must be ac-
companed either with remittance of funds, or con-
sgnment ofproduce, &c. TO the amount required ad-
dressed to the undersigned.
LIZ. SCOTTI'S Intelligence Office,
mh23 No. 70 Exchange Place.
FHNO HOTEL-KEE JUST RECEIV-
HI ED a supply Of beautiful BRITANNIA Cas-
tors, with rich cut and plain bottles of lrge size, very
rich and snowy suitable for Steamboats, and Hotels.
Also, supply of beautifully finished Block Tin Dish
Covers, HoT WATER AND STEAK Dishes of all sizes,
both English and Ameriean--rur sale low by
C.. E. WETMORE & CO.,
Dealers in Family Hardware, Table Cutlery, Walters,
Silver plated and Britannia Ware, Block Tin and ia
panned Ware; Brushes, Baskets, Mats &c. &C. with
every variety OF HOUSE FURNISHING ARTi-
Giles.
Families, Steamboats, and Hotels furnished com
plete at the shortest noce, at No. 10 N. CHARLES
ST., opposite the Union Bank. mill