davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-05-06
The diamond.

The diamond is the chief OF stones, the
hardest and most luminous, even phosphoric
in the dark. Among the ancients the per-
feet crystals were alone valued. They were
not aware Of that property which enables
modern. diamond-workers to produce such
brilliancy, viz: the Use of its own powder as
the cutting agent many stones which, with
our skill, are Of enormous valGs, would have
been rejected by them. Though said by
Pliny to be so hard as to indent the hammer
that strikes rather than break, in the direc-
ton Of its axis OF capitalization il fractures
readily. This quality is used in the fifst
stage oil manufacture. 1t was in the year
l476 that Louis de Berghem, Of Bruses,
first discovered the property Of powdered
diamonds, and the mode Of application.
Roses and table diamonds were the only
kinds that he produced. The most perfect
shape Tor reflection or refraction Of light is
that which is called the brilliant, being two
|truncated pyramids united at their bases; the
upper bearing Of the lower in height above
the girdle or line Of junction the proportion
Of five to ten, leaving the plane Of trunoa-
ton, or the culet ofthe lower pyramid, ore
fifth the superfcies Of the upper, or as for
distinction it is termed the table. The sides
of the upper pyramid are covered with til
angular facets; those which have their base
on the base of the pyramid are called skill
facets; those radiating from the table are
called star-facets. These in a well cat
stone meet halfway down the The
lower pyramid is similarly trested--the skill
facets being to the culetfaces as three TO
two in length. This is the best form fta
bringing out the brilliahcy Of the diamond
il the sides are too perpendicular. the light
Is radiaied from the eye Of the spectator; Il
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-05-06


People talk such nonsense about preco-
city! As if it were only connected with
genius and singularity. But genius is not
Precocity; il anything il is exactly The re-
verse. Genius, in truth, is something more
childiike sill than childhood-more foolish,
more lanciful, and more faithful, and incor-
rightly 80 for life. Instead Of anticipating
in childhood the mind of a man, it retains
in manhood the heart Of child. Every
genius is child, and every child is genius,
morally, il not intellectually, or there is
little to be hoped from him. But it is your
wise, prudent, hard, sedate children, who
are really precocious, born with kind OF
spurious native experience Of their own,
who naturally antedate that caution and
cunning which others 50 painfully acquire;
keeping out Of scrapes and disappointnlents,
because they have none OF that love and
trust which lead other children in. This is
the precocity parents should be afraid Of.
They will have a child who will save them
world Of present trouble, who will com.
NIT no bIunders, and break no bounds save
his pocket money, and spare his clothes, spy
out all his brothers and sisters faults, and
report all the servants Peccadilloes, ard be
probably held up in the family as stand
ard Of circumsPection and prudence, or,
what is falsely called, up TO a certain age
in juvenile life, Of goodness" but let them
not rejoice; they will have son who will
desert his father if he be unfortunate, grind
his mother if she be a widow, bear smooth
character TO the world, but hard heart to
his own, turn against his parents in their
old age the very character they falsely be-
slowed m his youth; and, in addition to this,
have the strongest health and longest life Of
the lamly; for there is no life-preserver ike
the Precocity Of a narrow spirit and cold
heart.-fraser's Magazine.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-05-06
From Graham's Magazine.
sonnet-A Prediction.
Nv yAMKs LAWSON.

The day approaches, when a mystic power,
shall summon mute Antiquity, 10 tell
The buried glories Of the long lost hour, ls
And she will answer the enchanter's SMELL
Then shall we hear what won9rous things
befell
When the young world existed in its prime.
The truths revealed will turn the wisest pale
That Ignorance so long abused their time.
Vainy may Error blessed Truth assail
With specious Argument, and looking wise
Exult. as millions worrhip at her shrine;
Yet, in the time ordained, shall Truth arise
And walk In beauty over earth and skies,
While man in reverence bows before her
power divine.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-05-06

Wrong, upon earth imPeriOus, may Ger po-sr
And crush the mortal; NiTtas may stand back
Nor help him; even the eleneRey Of Heaven
May fail; the urn, the ashes laid within,
Violence may scatter; but on those Who dc
Thro' wretchedness, and undeservedly,
Compassionate and faithfal verse atieads
And drives oblivion from the wasted tomb
LaRd0T's HsllsHie.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-05-06

Loving and iovedly
Passeih she on,
Never imagining
Love can be gone
Pull Of affections,
Springing like flowers;
Friendships, attachments,
SueBgth'ning the hours
Seeing no autumn
Fearing no change
Earth Is paradise :
Angels yet range
Natures a theatre,
Lit by the slars--
None bat the actors
> Its loneliness mars
Deep is the drama
Grand as a dream
Life and Eternity
Being its theme.
On i2r youths purity,
Oh for youths glance,
Seeing futuriiy
Thus, through romance :
Woe for experience
Hourly 1t sends
Sorrow to loneliness, q
Goodness 10 friends.
Woe for attachments
Love that deceives:
Hopes that are falling,
Withered like leaves A..
Better, thus beautiful,
Die 10 her youth,
Than suffer the sorrow
OF knowing the TRUTH
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-05-06
Female I.arsIinr-..

Whene'er with sOfi serenity she smiled,
Or caught the orient blush Of quick surprise,
How Sweeily mutable, how brightly Wild
The liquid lustre darted from her eyes!
Each look, each motion, marked a new born
grace,
That Ger her form its trancient glory cast;
Some lovely wonder soon usurped the place,
Chased by a charm still lOvelier than the rest
Mason
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-05-06
The laamaslryad.

"What so beautiful
As that grey robe which clings about thee close,
Like moss TO stones adhering, leaves TO trees,
ct lets thy bosom rise and fall in turn,
As. toucht by zephyrs, fall and rise the bOughs
Of graceful Platan by the riverside"
rLanfor,s Hfllenies
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-05-06
Lovers HIe.seuger

"She was sent forth
To bring that light which never wintry blast
Blows out, nor rain nor snow extin,nishes,
The light that shines from loving eyes upon
Eyes that love back, till they can see no more +"
Landsr's HelI,nie<.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-05-06
Why 80 stately, maiden fair,
Kissing In thy NURSES arms,
With that fOu,lescendino all

uHIHrHHs up my queelhy etarnlss-
the round, Portly form, moving slowly to
and fro, imbedded in lawn and fine linen.
And then, when a few months older. the
truly royal Impotence Of opposition, the
autocratic air with which spoon and rallle
are dashed down, the naughty stare il some
monitory voice exclaim, "Babyl baby"
and then the celestial smile, rs If to forgive
you Tor having been angry with her
Fraser's Magazine.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-05-06

"W ide-seeing Zeus loOkt dow n as morlals knew
BY the woods bending under his dark eye,
And huge towers shuddsring'on the mountain
top,
And Stiffness in the valley, in the word,
And over the deep waters all round earth"
LaadOr's Helienies.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-05-06

0g- The setting Of the astars'' will be
the rising Of he sun ofihe DIANA.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-10-08

will find vent through the ballot-box, and after
purifying France, will make its way to other coun-
tres, ard IN all probability produce the state of
things that we have described With what In
teresi, therefore, will not intelligence be looked
for by every arrival from Europe I? France has,
in times past, performed an important part in the
affairs of the world but she is yet to do more
than she has done. Another consideration wor-
thy OF reflection in connection with the subject, is
the position VIII Oh the United States will hold, in
the event of those things coming TO pass. We are
now great and powerful country, by sea as well
as by land. Our sympathies would Of course be
with France and the cause Of republicmlsm, in the
great contest we have spoken of We do not
think II possible that we could avoid being mixed
up NIT. We would assuredly have to take the
part of one side or the other; and which would It
be 7 Certainly not that of monarchy against de-
mocracy, but of democracy against monarchy.
This would make victory still more certain, and
leave no room for doubt that the struggle would
not end until every King and Queen in Europe
woad be overthrown.
France ls the great pivot on which the nations
of Europe rest atlthe present time. She, in fact,
controls the fate of that continent; and we shall
look with anxiety for the news from there.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-10-08
The Hermann Riot.

n.
j. S. g. makes a statement in your to- days paper,
un the above title and freely refers TO OF the
eigra who took part In the proceedings OF
the M etin of Germans Saturday, My name you
,hall have in full am the man j. S. g. refers to rs
en- emgrant runner, that being my lawful licensed
business IL il true made some remarks about Mr.
Joundie American Consul In Basic which did not
meet with favor ! abused, not because
took a part in the meeting, but because | am
a democrat All | want In TO have Hecker's
noble name stand alone; he lives for all parties
II lie not right that the set who wanted to mono.
poze that meeting should claim the sole night to greet
him We have ali that right and none shook his hand
with m re warmth and sincerity than L. never de-
clsTed ] would oppose any one who should dare come
board the ship and had nothing at oil TO do with
armi ng any one with clubs when the ship arrived,
went board my lawful business to get psssen
gers sb~e mt from the city three days and came
back only one hour before the steamer arrived hap
pened he present at the riot but did nothing but
try to protect two three friend cav there from
injury Every German In the city knows me, and
tbst il Why all the blame Of the Transaction falls
me; there wac not man the ground generally
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-10-08

cted from the very FIRST solo talent of many, and
are capable Of giving the music Of the best ancient
and modern masters in the most a-tiste style. Their
instruments comprise every variety almost Of wind
and stripged ones and they conducted by Herr
Lenscbow, most eminent musician their various
cellences will all be shewn to the best advantage We
expect the Tabernacle will be crowded to-
night.
CANPBELLs MrNsrRELs are singing nightly to very
fine houses and the folks say that they are most
amusing and comical set of darkies. Luke Vests
dancing the admiration Of all and the other curious
features of their concerts loudly appauded every
evening. They will continue during the coming
week.
NM. MIAR1ENI AVID LEvAssEUR will continue their
beautiful entertainments during the coming week.
These gentlemen have been very successful. The
elegant nature of their entertainments. however. ID
such to guarantee them favorable reception from
every intelligent community.
The OPERA Observation-Disclosures 'AMoRE.
This sparkling opera Of Donizetti's was well sung
last pight-indeed it almost twice sung. for Ma
dame Laborde's such that she encored
in nearly every piece of music she had Q part in.
Her voice Is sweet flexible and birdike. Mons. La
borde as Nemorino received much applause and San
Quirico as DR.. Dulcamara, proved his reputation ~
one of the best Of buffos. Mons. Dubrsu took the
role of Bscore at short notice and deserves not only
of the opera, for his exertions in preparing himself
But for this there could have been opera last
ing 81 Elsire, will bear frequent repettion-PhtG.
North .dmerican, Oct.7
J. r. Scott is in Louisville.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-10-08
Sporting Intelligence.

TRorrrNG The racing week having past and the
horses returned to the south with the intention of
taking the circuit of the different courses on their
way, the minds of sporting men are turned to
trottng, species Of racing cougenial to their
feelings, and which they pairopse much better and
the coming week will be devoted to this branch of the
turf On h0pday next, ut the Union Course, q trot-
ting match for $1,000 will be decided, between Grey
Eagle, of Boston, and Lady Sutton Of New York mile
heats best three In five This match has caused such
speculative feeling between the sporting Of the
two Cities that many thousands Of dollars pending
on the result. great number OF eastern mon have
already arrived and It is asserted by those that oil the
sport ng men from Throggs Neck to where the sun
rises will be here BY Monday morning to back Grey
Eagle In the match. The New Workers have great
confidence in Lady Sutton, and int nd rsking their
that the match will be in favor Of the horse that goes
the steadest in the contest In addition to the above
there will also be trot for purse Of $3.50 mile heats
best three in FIVE in harnete between Jenny Lind nd
Sir Guy Ia Boston horse There will likewise be other
days of the week devoted to tretng of which,
Jack Rossiter, Lady Moscow, and another fast one
will contend.
LEXINGTON (Ky) RAoEs.-The race at Lexington on
Wednesday, the 9th ult three best In Ave, won
by Fred Kaye. Time. l62-1:61-1:55-1:49k
The first race on Thursday, the 2Sth, mile heats,
won by Streak. Time I:bO-1:51h- -1:54 The
second sweepstakes for Odds was won
by .hles's Gray Eagle Time, 1:52h-164.
The Friday, two mile heats, caused great
excitement in the betting circles Vaneer's Carlotta
WAS the fsvorte at odds She was beat with ease
An the horses now here will be at Louisville next week
and ne sport may be expected there. Tomorrow Is
the four mile day, which will bring together Red Eye,
Emily Speed, aud Denmark. Some Of the knowing
ones predict that Red Eye will not start but Is saving
himself Tor Louisville. The following Is the result OF
the two mile race -
d. C. Browns bl. f., 4 y. o., by Eclipse, dam
by Sea Gull ................. ]
r. b. KirtIey's CHI Sally Johnson, ~ o.,
William. ........... ............ 3 1 2
u dam MIS- Isneess. go. "
Isaac Nsbleer'sb Carlotta. 4 y. o. by imp.
Trustee. dam the gr dam Of Alaric. 4 AFRO.
John II. Cooper q. ID Cook's) q. h. TyraDt,
5y o., by Grey Medoc, dam by Bruos-
wick. 49,. .............. dis,
Time. 34s--3:50- 352x-363h
NAsHyILL (Tenn RACES The race at Nashville on
"wednesday, the 9th uit.. was won by Williamson o
Jane Watson, by Prem Time, 49-':491s
The race on TLursdsy. the 2sth three mile heats,
was won by Puss Lncus, by Wagner rims di6 $40
The race Friday, the 29h mile H. ats, won by
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-10-08
The Financial Position Of England.

For some time past there has been great deal
of alarm and commotlon in England, arising from
the deplorable state to which the national finances
Of the country have been reduced, by the waseful-
ness extravaganza, and corruption of the rulers.
The ratio of increase In the expenses of conducting
that government has been so great, that the cost o.
maintaining it IN the year ls4s exceeds that Of
1885 by one-half. The following table will show
the reader the expenditure of the English govern
ment during SIX different reigns =
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-10-08
New York, Sunday, October s, ls4s.
Actual Circulation Of the Herald.

Ostr T. Saturday. 1000 copies
The publication Of the Morning Edition of the Herald COM
enced 70 minutes before o'clock and finished at 80
past o'clock the Afternoon Edition commenced
10 o'clock and finished at clock the second
at o'clock, and finished ~ minutes clock.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-10-08

These sums are exclusive of the payments of in
terests on the national debt, which amounts to
little over seven hundred millions of pounds ster-
ling, which immense sum- has IN times past been
expended maintaining large armies and fleets, to
repress liberty in this hemisphere, and in every
country in the old world The revenue of that coun-
try for the year 1885, is estimated at. 95I $50 900
The expenses at. .................. 1886, 452
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-04-03
SPLENDID STOCK OF
S y r | " G. e. q q ID S.

HAMILTON EASTER & CO,
2O3 .NarLct Street, Baltimore, .MryLmd,
KNOUID invite the attention Of Wholesale and
w Retail purchasers 10 their splendid stock Of
SPRING GOODS.
which VIII be found much the largest Of any establish
ment IN Baltimore. embracing
Rich Silks aud Ladies Dns, Co,ds, oeyery style thai
Is fashionable desirable,
Bomhaznes and Family Mourning Goods,
Shawls. MantilIas, Nsiles, Sc, in great variety.
Table Damasks. Linens, Linen Sheetngs aud House
keeping G',ods Of all kinds,
Domestic Cotlons and Heavy Goods f,r servants USE
Cloths Cassimerrs, Ncstlngs, Drlllinos, &c.
lsj- Persons vistIn. Baltimore will find peculiar ad
vanages in dealing With u.s. from HE great extent and
variety our stock they generally purchase all that
i. wanted in one place. and having regular and uniform
price (wilhunt abatemen) no advantage can b. taken OF
those moi fully acquainted win the valu Of "o'ds' IN
examination Of Goods and Prices ,cileJ.
March % Im
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-04-03

u, Sor1r. the u. S. Senator cleo, from Louisiana,
.,s ,,ely fined u hundred dollars and committed 10 pm
an far "a hours for contempt Of Coutt, by Judge Nc
,,or,y. Of New Orleans The course Of the Judge
:, have been exceedingly ,yranncal aud captous. the
.,otenpt being not in words spoken but in the books
Mfr ,ne went IN prison. his hae paid by his friends
,d next day he escarcd home by large procession
adj Of which take ioh,ye been very Improper
duct
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-04-03
SONS OF TEMPERANCE.

lIoLcoMBE Division, No. 90,
Hole mbe Hail. Amherst Cont House,
March 9th, lS4S.
The ceremony of public presentation of Bible, BY
he Ladies of this village 10 tins Division of the Order
Will take place Conr, House on the "a Sabbath in
Nprll, at o'clock 7. NJ On behalf II the iadrs. 5
NJ. Garland, Esq. viii present the Bible, which viii be
received by Robert NJ Brown. w. p; after which an
address appropriate 10 the occasion will he delivered
by worthy Chaplain. Rev. Samuel b. Rice The
Sous ofiemperancp, especially, and The public general
Y, are invited to witness the ceremonies.
By order of the w r.
b. BROWN Jr., r. S.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-04-03

srl,scfibpd Ii wuui be waste Of wuris 10 enter
,ato de'a's'o sn'" that the Improvement would be
good invss'mcnand Of ioe'caa0le advantage TO Lynch
prc The judgement e odf citizens Is made up on his
An we urge i. that action follow Conviction.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-04-03

Thomas Coppdge, B. r. Dawson, VIM. D,rhln and
NJ. Norris, Nelshrs ef loose and unprzed Tobacco,
s-veray made kerfis up to lie llih of March, 1913.
winch being duly sworn Ia, were ordered II be filed
The Police Master made report, in relation to the
tax on Dogs which read aud received.
The sum OF $3.50 ordered to he placed to the cred
1t {" the Charm n of the Street Committees and the
sum OF 35oU 10 the credit of the Chairman 81 the Wrler
g COMMITTEE, 10 be subject To the orders Of said Com
mtees respectively And The sum of fI02 II cents
w's oder'd 10 he paid 10 ihe Clerk Of the Cooncil FOR
his salary the past year and for fee bill against the Cor
partition.
and hcn the BJaro adjourned.
True abstract
ID ROBES, Crk.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-04-03
q q % DIS 4; q - ID IS.
LIGHT LIGHT

fI1lf. subscriber has been appointed sole Agent for
1 the sale of the rIIOSUENE GASS and Lamps.
in the town Of Lynchburg; and viii, in future. keep
supply of the Gass Of tie best quality. aud
genera assortment OF the Lamps Chandeliers, &c. suit
able for lighting churches, dive lngs, Stores Sc The
lamps Of handsome construction md afford beautl-
ful, brilliant. safe aud chrp light For sale by
March ~ lmf JSO. II. SEAY Druggist
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-04-03

~. Col Domford, Chief ofthe L. 5 Orlnarce corp,
, On The 2Sh ulr, at Boston. He Was an officer ut
araess q II.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-04-03

M. Neither Congress, the Legislature, has been
engaged any business Of Importance lately. lhe iat
Ter boz, viii probably adjourn to-day u to -m'rrow.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-04-03
OBITUARIES,

Al 81 LOUIS. Missouri, the 23d March, Mrs. Sa
rah Eliza RandaIph wife of B, II. Randolph formerly
a merchant of Rlrhmond.
NJ 5 Randolph was the daughter Of the late Christie
pher Anlhnny. of I.vbchhurg, and has left widowed
mother and many attached relations and friends
her early death.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-04-03

receipts and disbursements lime " el was read
received and ordered 10 be filed
The Watering Committee made Il report Of their pro
cccdlnas. showing their aud dsbu neas since
hsr former report which was setd nd received and the
sane Is ~ these words aud isurs,vx:
The W Slenpg Committee report their financial ope
raiipns since 24ih S-pt.. ISL rs follows
10 balance on hand then S33,i2
d" amount appropriation II Oct. 10000
do do do 80 Dec. $1,000
do do do 5 f,b. ~ 10000
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-04-03


~ TIE general election TAXI place 10 dry in Con
prc,icuf The Legislature Ia be chosen VIII have tie
election of tWo Senators othc L $ in lis hands There
l. not much doubt Of the success ut the Nhigs
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-04-03
LAUREL HILL
Classical and English School.

f1NlE undersigned. having opened School near Flor
Amherst county. 9 mites n. W., of Lynchburg,
would respectfully inform all parents aud guardians, tina,
fine opportunity afforded them. for educating their
children and wards The undersigned eradna.e and
has had the advantage OF three years experience teach
ing lie has me testimonials uf his former pa rons in ref
hIs abilities teacher, which he can show
any desiring il. The location Of the School is in
fine, healthy Section, and among people of refinement
and intelligence. trct attention will he paid 10 the
moras of the pupils, and monthly repo, of their pro-
gress, &c, will be sent 10 The parents. The undesign
ed would refer the public 10 Dr. Paileson and f. s. Rurk
En- patrons OF the School The Session commenced 9Th
January, and will continue ten months. Terms II tu-
are $50 ior the English branches, ard So Tor the
Classics Boarding may be had very low.
Address Elon p O., Amherst county. Va.
Jan. 21-wl0m' RIO. w. WATTS, A. NJ.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-04-03

Balance IN hand SIO6.l6
The Treasurer account is herewith presented mark
ed T., showing an aggregate o appropriations oi s. OPS
lncIuilng $1,000 paid j. d. Murrrll interest ON Cutpra
ton bonds Accompanying the Treasures account Is the
fnonily and semi annual returns of the Superintendent
Of the water works Tie monthly returns agreed in ev
cry respect with the Treasuers entries The monthly
returns Including tickets handd eNceeds the mi an
nua returns by SSO,2s which rents collected Tor rac
toual rrns commencing IN the interim Of the reports
beng new renters. The amount OF water rents for this
year now ending was pr. returns ti50.66
Fractions 80 %
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-04-03
POSTSCRIPT.

The Mail Of Saturday night, Trough, us no, lue Of
additional particulars Of lie French news
John Jacob Asnr i, dead
Gems. Tuwsoo and Gushing md CD. Delknap. had
arrived in the city Of Mexico. The Court had been OF.
gained.
Gen Twiggs and Gen. Lane and many other efi rfs
about to return 10 tho United S,a,ea