davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1847-07-01
10 ,.,a"Sls,s'nS,
type Foundry and Printers Far
nishing Warehouse.
E'nE SUBSCRIBERS have opened a
n Ntstp utNpls cor <lIDN -. IL

ENlE SUBSCRIBERS have opened a
NEW TYPE FOUNDRY ia the
eiy Of New York, where they arc ready TO sup
ny orders 70 any extent Tor any kind Of JOB or
FANCY TYPE, aud every article necessary for
ltintug Olico.
Tue Type, which are cast in new moulds, from
~ enu'ely new set OF materials, with deep coun-
''tafo warranted 10 be unsurpassed 10y any, and
N'ii be sold at prices to suit the times.
Printing Presses furnished, and also Steam En-.
VIes OF the most approved patterns.
N'b MachInlstis constantly in attendance
y AR Presses 10 do light work
Editors Of newspapers, who will buy three
~ as much type - thgr bills amount to, may
."l No above * mun,hs insertion IA their pa.
rt''snd send their papers containing 1t to the
aaoscribcrs.
CoCkCRoFr & OYEREND, 6s Ann 81.
oetober >, lS45 52-6n,
Blank u ayrants y,r saIr NJ fhis ONCE
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1847-07-01
VOLUME XVII.
T. ]. HOLTON
EDITOR, PROPRIETOR i PUBLISHEl
TERMS:

TERMS:
TWO DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS II no
paid ia Advance. THREE DOLLARS u Ro
paid Dithin SIR months; aud THREE Dol
LARS AND FIFTY CENTS u NOT paid I'M
III after tie expiration Of the year. No paper
diseoniinusd until all arearages are PAID t1.
eept al The option Of The Editor.
II AdocTlistmsnts iHsfTted az one Dollar per
sq.are, tl6 lines or les, tdis sized type) he
first insertion. and % cehts for each eonfiau.
aHce. Count adoertisfl1eRti and Sheriff. Slhs
charged IS per cent. higher aud a deduction Of
3j4 per eeHf t1iH be made ron the regular pri-
res, tof aiodhsers By he year Adrer,isems ats
iassrfea moathly or quarterly 81 per square for
each fine Ssai.,aSatAig 75 cents per square
for each time
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1847-07-01
AGENTS.
WEEKLY AI.MANAC

Co! r w. Cochran HeckienLarr. " C.
Gas. w. HTris NIL Grore, NJ {.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1847-07-01
MOONS PHASES.
NEW
Dry Goods, Hardware ~ Cutler,
EsTABTIsIINENr.
W. &. JAMES & co

n RI noS receiving AID offer for sale. b.,
g. Wholessie and retail. an extensive a.sort.
asat Of rev and well selected Foreign aud DO.
1ssi.c Staple and Fancy
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1847-07-01
Good Vinegar

For sale by the subscriber. Also RICE,
+. J, HOLTON.
April o, 1916
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1847-07-01

Writing, Arithmetic, Eughs0 Gmmma- IN
and |eogrtphy per soss OF months. wv"
Algebra. Chemistry, Natural rhtlo-o. -oo
ply. Rhetoric, logic, SC. wv
latin and Greek Languages, I200
December l. Isl6
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1847-07-01
Grocery and Confectionery
SrDRNo

GN E7H f subscriber returns his
EAkNsN N thanks for the encourags cement
EAsnStl u he hes received aud informs the
= public generally that he sill keeps
pen in The room Immediately under his Office. his
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1847-07-01
Permanent School,
Alexandriana Academy,
y. w. RAENEy

ssse.Barr %, Nc. lou.,ts, Nor.t Of cauio,t
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1847-07-01
TI.IIIS.
Tuition.

Boarding. Including Washing, f0c. and al NJ
lights per month,
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1847-07-01
Toys for children.

TlloS. J HOLTON
Apr.! % 1917
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1847-07-01
Grocery ana Confectionery
store,

where he keeps nearly every article pertaining d
the business lIc has n5a "a had part and
will soon have tie whole of the voa ny articles,
viz
Democratic banner., 1847-09-06

IT. The st. Louis Union Of the End says;
"Ths Pittsburgh Gazette the
d cath Of TnoMAs w. Dom, of Rhode Is
land, on the Goth. We see no mention OF
the subject in our other exchanges, and
trust that the rumor is untrue. No man
has suffered more on this continent for hi:
devotion to the true principles of civil lib
erty; and we hope he will live long enough
to receive the full need of honor which hi:
love OF liberty and equality deserve.
Democratic banner., 1847-09-06

u We learn that Gen. Kesrny left St
Louis for Washington city on last Monday:
and that Col. Fremont followed him on
the next Wednesday. Col. Fremont, we
understand, has been arrested in conse'
quence Of the charges preferred asains'
him by Gen. Kearny.
Democratic banner., 1847-09-06

II. We would direct the attention OF OIL
readers to the card of Messrs. MoRTIMoRE&
BRyAN. and also to the advertisement Of
Mr.. JOEL F. LIGHTNER & Co., to be iound
in another column.
Democratic banner., 1847-09-06

" The Treasurer's statement of the
receipts and expenditures of the corpora
ton of the town of Louisiana, will be pub
Iished next week.
Democratic banner., 1847-09-06

With feelings of pain and regret we
are this morning compelled to announce
the death of the Hon. SILAs WRIGHT OF
New York. He died suddenly of Apoplexy,
at his residence in Canton, N. Y, On the
9th ult. His loss will be long and deeply
mourned by his family, his State and his ma
ton.
Democratic banner., 1847-09-06

what is the opinion of his candidate on that
subject?
Is he in favor Of the Wilmot proviso, and
does he think that Gen. Taylor would favor
lit?
Democratic banner., 1847-09-06
PuEBLA, Mexico.

Intelligence has just been received that
Capt. Ruff, with a squadron Of cavalry,
has given the guerriIlas ID severe drubbing
at San Juan d" los Lianos. Gen. y. +.
Smith learning Oh his arrival at OJo de Aqua
that Il party of these gentlemen OF the road
had a~rendczvous at the former place, des-
patched Capt. X. with orders to surprise
Democratic banner., 1847-09-06

are this morning compelled to announce
the death of the Hon. SILAs WRIGHT of
New York. He died suddenly of Apoplexy,
at his residence in Canton, N. Y, on the
9th ult. His loss will be long and deeply
mourned by his family, his State and ms ma
ton.
1T. We would direct the attention OF our
readers to the card of Messrs. MoRTIMoRE&
BRYAN, and also to the advertisement OF
Mr.. JOEL F. LIGHTNER & o., to be iound
in another column.
IT. The Treasurer's statement OF the
receipts and expenditures of the corpora
ton of the town of Louisiana, will be pub
iished next week.
" We learn that Gen. Kearny left st.
Louis for Washington city on last Monday,
and that Col. Fremont followed him on
the next Wednesday. Col. Fremont, we
understand, has been arrested in conse-
quence Of the charges preferred against
him by Gen. Kearny.
The democrats of St. Charles county are
to hold a meeting at Cottlevillc on Satur-
day the 25th day of September, for the pur-
pose of appointing delegates to the State
and District Conventions.
The victims of yellow fever in New Or
. leans this summer averaged for a time 4O
per day; but the fury of the epidemic has
now partially abated.
Late accounts from Europe represent the
health of Louis PHILIPPE, King of the
French, as fast declining. 1t is though
that his end is rapidly approaching. Hi
death will be the signal for another revolu'
ton.
II The notorious Joshua Leavitt, TO
ten years the editor of the Infamous aboll
ton sheet, the Emancipation, has retire.
from the editorial chair of that fre-bran
concern.
Up. The editor of the Patriot, a con
temptible Abolition paper in Pa, poure
out a vial of his wrath upon us last weei
We are perfectly used up. The Banner
dead, and we can never survive the blow
ia convention is to be held at Bloom
field in South East Missouri, on the i
Monday in November next, for the purpo'
of memorializing Congress upon the SUI
ject of reclaiming the swamp lands, al
Improving the navigation of the princip
rivers in that part of the State. Cape Gi
ardeau, Scott and Stoddard counties ha'
held meetings and appointed their del
gates, and have earnestly called upon Il
other counties in Missouri and sArkansa
which are interest in the movement, to no
meetings and send up delegates to the pr
posed convention.
PAREDES.-The Patria states that Pa
edes left Vera Cruz a quarter of an ho
after landing, and shortly after getting OF
side of the walls, met a party Of tlree hu
dred guerrilIas, who were to proceed wi
him to the capital, which they expected
reach on the 18th inst.
u In Alabama, Chapman (dem.)
been elected by 1873 majority. Eight
two democrats and ffty-fvc wings ha
been elected to the Legislature. Let t
wings claim this as another wing victory,
WHAT IT cosrs.-Thc Era says, the IN;
rage fee in Mexico to the priest, from
lowest class, is not less than $22
ILLINOIS CoNsTITUTIoN.-Scvrn ,mr
bers of the Illinois Constitutions C"n
ton voted against the adoption of TIE IL
N..,k;kk;on nm the mofioD E,r lie final m
Democratic banner., 1847-09-06

The democrats of st. Charles county are
to hold a meeting at Cottlevillc on Satur-
day the 25th day of September, for the pur-
pose of appointing delegates to the State
and District Conventions.
Democratic banner., 1847-09-06

IT, We return our thanks to the Clerks of the
Ocean Wave and Anthony Wayne, for late pa.
pers.
Democratic banner., 1847-09-06

q. The Illinois constitutional convention
adjourned on Monday last, after signing
the new constitution which they presented
for ratification or rejection by the people.
Democratic banner., 1847-09-06

PAREDES.-The Patria states that Par.
edes left Vera Cruz a quarter of an houl
after landing, and shortly after getting out
side of the walls, met a party oftlree hun
dred guerrilIas, who were to proceed will
him to the capital, which they expected t.
reach on the 18th inst.
Democratic banner., 1847-09-06

The victims of yellow fever in New Or
q. leans this summer averaged for a time 40
per day; but the fury of the epidemic has
now partially abated.
Democratic banner., 1847-09-06

ILLINOIS CoNsrITUTIoN.-Scvcn mem
bers of the Illinois Constitutional C"nsen-
ton voted against the adoption of Tie new
Constitution on the motion for its final pas
sage, while one hundred and thirty-one
voted for it.
Democratic banner., 1847-09-06

Late accounts from Europe represent the
health of Louis PHILIPPE, King of the
French, as fast declining. 1t is thought
that his end is rapidly approaching. His
death will be the signal for another revolu-
ton.
Democratic banner., 1847-09-06

II In Alabama, Chapman (dem.) ha'
been elected by 1873 majority. Eighty
two democrats and ifty-fvc wings have
been elected to the Legislature. Let the
wings claim this as another wlig victory.
Democratic banner., 1847-09-06

WHAT IT cosrs.-The Era says, the mar
rage fee in Mexico to the priest, from the
lowest class, is not less than S22
Democratic banner., 1847-09-06

E-The editor of the Patriot, a con-
temptible Abolition paper in Pa, poured
out a vial of his wrath upon us last week
We are perfectly used up. The Banner is
dead, and we can never survive the blow
Democratic banner., 1847-09-06

II The notorious Joshua Leavitt, for
ten years the editor of the Infamous aboli-
ton sheet, the Emancipator, has retired
from the editorial chair of that fre-brand
concern.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-05-27
Great Bargains in CrOckery.
N OTICE,

THIS is to certify that give my son, Charles w.
IL Smith, his time shall not claim any of his wa
ges nor pay any of his debts after this date.
JOHN SMITH
Halifax, April 10Th, is47. 'Ss
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-05-27
just Arrived.

a FRESH supply Of Seasonable Goods, comprising
IA general assortment of DRY GOODS, Staple
and Fancy w. |. GOODS, Crockery, Glass and
Hard Wares Oils, Paints Dye stuis, Nails, Glass,
&c, &c, all Of which will be sold at The lowest mar
ket prices in exchange for most kinds of produce
Palm Leaf Hats and even money not refused.
10 The subscriber feels grateful for past patronage
and respectfully solicils continuance Of the same
Dover, May 10. Is47. IS
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-05-27

BARN MANURE Spread your barn manures in
preference to burying them in the hills. This mode
Is becoming more popular each year II your soil
is too poor TO start the well at first, put a
handful of something or other in each HILL in pre-
ference to putting in shovelfull to dry up, and to
harbor worms, and to make corn-staks instead Of
corn, causing more labor, and making the land
poorer rather than richer. Put on a handful Of
ashes spoonful Of plaster, tea-spoonful Of guano,
or some homeopathic dose from an apohecarys
il you must have more stimulus in the hill than
elsewhere, but never put large quantity Of any.
thing in the hill.
On dry greeusward ashes are generally good,
the ley operates to rot the sward But strong ash
es should not be buried up with the corn. In many
cases they are found TO eat of the tender roots
when they first shoot out Ashes should be laid
on the hin, and this may be done as soon as the
corn is covered
Guano may be put in the bill or on IT; but in
either case i, is better to mix il with some mder
article than TO use il clear. Mould from the COM
post heap, half aud half, will do Or plaster may
be mixed with guano and then applied in the hill,
or on the hill-Mass. Pioughman.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-05-27


NEW YORK
@Bonnet Mandatory
MILLINERY STORE.
NDua cS 3SGu2 @a9DDun
TTAyING Just returned from NJ y, would present
HI TO the public their stock OF Millinery Goods,
consisting Of bonncts, Flowers, Ribbons, Caps, &c.
We have a large stock Of Bonnes, consisting Of
White Silk Braid,
Linen
Gcnevese, Rice Coburg, French Lace,
CHM Pearl, Pearl Florence, Bifdseye do.
Coarse and Fine do.
British and English Rutland.
ir1PThis stock was all bought for Cash and MAUI
featured By ourelver and for that reason we pledge
ourselves 10 sell cheaper than ever We havea SPLEEN
did assortment Of Ribbons, all Of Spring styles. Flow
crs consisting Of French and American outside and tn
TO Caps Of superior style, entirely new.
We shall keep constantly on hand all kinds OF Straw
and Fancy Bfaids, which will be made up to Order
from the latest patterns.
Great care will be taken in repairing Ladies and
Gentlemen's old Hats OF every description.
We feel sale in saying can do them better thar
has ever been done before.
Pressing done by machinery.
4. BASCOM,
Finishef aud Presser
o. Tico Doors North Of The PhGniT House.
Bratileboro, April IS. s.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-05-27
Pens! Peas!

SO BUSH. clean and Large Msuowfst Peas, jus
BUTTON + CLARK
April 5, al 2mSS
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-05-27
MORGAN BRITTON.


&M next ja 1' an. % weighs sf ao ab ssn 80
IN Vbs.i he is Of beautiful bay color, was
'N4A[-sired by the celebrated Morgan Mes.
enger bis dam was celebrated Mare sired by the
Morgan Butcher, and from Ouch Mare known By
the name Of the Long Mare. That he is Of superior
blood there can be no doubt. Without going into
long pedigree, or enumersng the thousand qualities
no Horse possessed, we do say that the Morgan
Briiton is acknowledged By all those who have seen
him, to be Of the finest Horses in this vicinity and
ask Of the Farmers and breeders Of Horses to call and
examine him before making bargains elsewhere.
The Morgan BrittOn
will stand the ensuing eason-Mon1ays, al Marlboro
Centre; on Tuesdays, at Geo. Woods, West Brsile-
boro; on Wednesdays, at T. c. Lord's East Brslle-
boro; on Thursdays, at r. Perry's in Putney; on FIJI
days, al G. w. Emerson's, 10 Dummerston; on Sat.
urdsys, at T. c. Lords, East BrattleborO. Season
commencing May 10. and ending July 10.
For further particulars see bills.
GEO. WOOD, Agent.
Bratil~boro, April -, Is47. Sc
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-05-27
Paper uangings.

TINE subscribers are now receiving direct from the
IL Factory in Nes Jersey, large and splendid stock
Of Paper Hangings, comprising every variety sod
style from 10 80 cts. per roll. Customers respect
fully invited TO call and examine stock before pur-
chasing. BUTTON CLARK.
April s, is4J. 6m39
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-05-27
GROCERIES.

OTeaHof all kinds; prime Porto Rico and N. Orlesn.
Sugars brown and White Havana do, Molassrs, Rassins
Fgs Cotes Spices, Bar Soap Zani CUanls Ctron, pur,
Sperm and refined Lamp OIL just received and for sal,
cheap BY WHEELER a PRATT.
April -. y
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-05-27
STATE OF VERMONT.

District of Westminster, IS.
The Hon. The Probate Court for the District Of
Westminster: To all persons Interested in The e..
tate Of SPOONER HOIV, late of Jamaica. in said
District, deceased, iniestaie, GREErIEe.
Whereas James Muzzy, Administrator upon said
estate, proposes TO render account Of his administer
ton and present his account against said for al
owance at session Of said court to be holden al the
Inn Of Nelson ID. Evans, (atcy kept by Abner John
sony in Townshend, in said district, on the last
"Wednesday OF July, lsd7, therefore you are hereby
notified 10 appear before raid Court at the lime and
place aforesaid, and show cause II any you have why
said account should moi be allowed
ABlSlIAI SToDDARD, Reg'r.
Townshend, April 90, ls41. So
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-05-27
Morgan De Forest.

THIS celebrated Morgan Horse was bred by
IL Derriek Hawell Of LangdoB ~ a.. and for number u
years past has beenowned BY l. Far OF Baiteboro lie
largest Of the Sherman Morgan stock and weighs u
and isOO-eooF beautiful light chestnut
Pedigree Morgan De Forest was got by the
we'll Known Horse Cock of the Rock he best colt Of the old
Sherman Morgan OF the noted Harwe Mare sired
Anoa. stock Hone De Forest imported BY Or Jarvis Of Clare
mont N H. There be question 10 the blood Of this
ane Horse, which be traced directly back the Mares
side, 10 a distinguished imported English Mare.
Farmers and lovers of good Horses, are request
ed examine this Horse before they make any
their breeding Mares Ills action and carriage snprr-
or and he not surpassed by any Soa in the eouhy for
trotting
The owner Of this fine Horse has been at much
expense procure Of the best Huses this State
Is TIA, he has succeeded power speed
btauty ard 6ne proportion be combined Horse
his stock commands high price stock Connect.
cut River The produce certificates Of the above
softions to all unbeli.vers.
DE FOREST will stand the ensuing season as
folows ;0n Mondays Halifax Cenue; Tuesdays Jack.
ssnyile Wednesdays torenoon Staks South Halifax
wednesday, aetuoon and Thursdays at Coeraine Village
Fnda,s at Green Rverj Saturdays Gulford Centre. Season
to May II, and end July u.s. TERMS the
Slable. LEWIS CUTTING
Guilford Green River, May 9, Is47. IS
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-05-27

GALvANisM PRorEcroR OF TREEs.-A Ger
man Journal states tina, the application Of gavan.
ism has been made in Austria, for preserving trees
and plants from the rMages oGinsects. The process
is very simple consisting only in placing two
rings, sone of copper, the other of zinc, attached
together, around the tree or plant Any insect
that touches the copper receives electric shock,
whichkills ii or causes it to fall to the ground.
Gaignanfs Messenger.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-05-27
FARMS IN SOMERSET.
THE KINGSLEY FARM,

THE KINGSLEY FARM,
A Il YlNG between the east and west
E39s..l ~ villages Of Braitleboro, and contain.
SzziiiE ing about 80 ACRES Of GOOD LIND,
60 Ist3 sui,ably divided into moving, paslunre,
liage and woodland, is now offered for sale.
1t is well waiered, and has upon il many valuable
Fruit Trees MILESTONE brook passes through The
south part Of IT. afiording two good water privileges
within its limits This Farm lies within Ten minutes
walk OF Bfatlleboro East Village, and in the hands Of
gentleman Of taste, may be made one of the most a.
lighilU residences in the county.
Apply to L. C. MEAD.
Jan. 90, 1871. 22tf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-05-27
COOL EYE IS
Vermont Daguerrean Gallery,
No. 2 Granite Row,

OVER II. d. BRACKETS JEwELRy STORE.
TINE subscriber respectfully gives notice to the cit
IL izens of Bratileboro and vicinity, thathe has TAX
en- the above rooms with the intention OF locating a
permanent Gallery (should announcements present,
for the purpose Of taking Dsguereotype Portraits in
his large aud beautiful style. Any wishing for q
good Likeness is only asked give him sitting, and
f not satisfied, need not purchase. lie would also in
ve strangers visiting Brarlelofo, well a. residents,
to call and his collection Of specimens, II not wish
ing 10 sil for Likeness. The Gallery will be opened
for exhibition March Soth. Likenesses copied from
Portraits OF miniature Engravings, &c. Likenesses
taken of deceased persons.
\. b Particular attention paid to instructing Pu-
pills. A thorough course Of instruction and expert.
given in oil cases. and furnished with apparatus
If desired
Plstes, Csses, Chemicals, Colors, Polishing Pow
ders and every thing used in the Photographic Art
for sale on reasonable terms
Oh. COOLEY.
Braitleboro, March IS, Is47. 81
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1847-11-23
v-iafcnt s2enths in spite OF caiasnes.

hrc continually tasia- uIace at tbs ~es.on Of
the Yer. tran Caag--tjve ana E4.ioH- retar
piious Cho1c. Cholera NarAuS. Pieuri~y ana
aaata inflammation Of the Lungs and LAYER.
Nov. ,se as any n.aa = pat h.s .i-gar on a
single ease 81 auE II t3.ss tessfp.ai&ts IN S.ich
...ser. =. II4aba-.'s ie-es..a3. I3.s." i4hrn
promptly. have tse. 10 e,5re. y e s-f, .I.l4i 10
ao ,-.earle-~ly ,..a auese 5o.r4-jor yse AI.os.,
ebese l..ts ns.I act effectively stare iAey iro
taken.
Half pig i Tie usaai dose, but in these most
violent attceAS giye enc, or even two Fails, cs-
solved. t.at il my operate lie soone- keaa the
eire tons, ;.at 70 wlth each box. " aen the
first olose produces vomiting. another Should b.
taken the next day. TIE more violent atd
alarming the attack Of any malignant fever,
Eu.ous Caoc Or Cholera Ior.us, tfla more
promptly 70 ;hese ....s meet. ana ote-coIs-e the
-is-asa.
Agent ans Country dealers supplied o. T..
MERRY WEATHER. General y gent FOR oa:o
aaa Nertaea tn@iaaa. ltiT. street, opposite tAe
Posi- elise. Cincinnati, ONO
81 sale / Richmond, ~ Dr. J. doweil's AMI
Irs u Reed
Richmond sept. :. l>is.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1847-11-23

The Railroad.

Singing through the forest. rafting over ridges.
Shooting under arches. rumbIiug over bridges,
Whining tilro' the mountains, burning Ger the
vale
Bless me.-ihis is pleasant, riding OH rail.
Men of different. stations ii he eve Of Fame
Here are very quickly coming 10 Ne sanac'
High aud lowly people. tr,.s Of every feather.
On common level travelling together.
Gentlemen in shorts, looking very tall;
Gentlemen at large, talking very small;
Gcntlemeu in tights. with a loose ssh mien;
Gentlemen in gray, looking rather green
Gentlemen quite oll ASKING for the news;
Gentlcmen in black, in a st of 'hiues;''
Gentlemen in scarlet sober a solver;
Gentlemen in snuff, drcaIfa!ly in liquor.
Stranger at the right looking very sunny,
Obviously reading something rather funny;
Now the smiles are thicker: wonGcr what they
mean;
Faith! he's got the kuickerbocker Magazine.
Stranger on tho left. closing up lis peppers;
Now he snores aman. like tie Seven Sleepers
At his feet volume gives tie explanation.
How the grew stupid from "Associaton''
Markct-woman careful Of tie precious casllet.
knowing eggs are eggs tigAty ho!-S her has
kct:
Feeling that any .'smasd, # il c1.lc, woa,,.
surely
SEM her eggs TO pot rather prematureIy.
Ancient Made lady anNiously remarks.
That there must he peril, 'nonE 50 many sparks.
Roguish- looking fellow, turning 10 the stranger.
Says its his opinion she : out Of danger.
Woman with her baby. sitting We us;
Baby keeps sluaii,ng, woman looks at miss;
Asks about the distance. saws its trrSome ta!h
Noises Of the cars are very saocAing
Singing through the forest rafting over ridges,
Shooting un,ie r arches, rumhlin@ over bridges:
W hizziRg ihro' the mountains, buzZlng er the
vale;
Bless me:-this Is pleasant, riding rail,