davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The State guard., 1848-05-09
LEAP YEAR BALL.

The Ladies of Hartford, Conn.,, rocent. ly gave grand ball in that city, at which seventy couples were present. The nov. el and pleasant affair, is thus alluded to by one of the papers
 "The arrangements of the nine lady managers were well adapted to the occa. sion, and everything was conducted in the most appropriate and orderly manner. The whole order of the ball room gallan. try was reversed. The gentlemen wero seated around the hall, and the ladies, with card in hand, were passing along, engaging partners, and introducing each other to the gentlemen. Notwithstanding the fact that the ladies took the lead, there was a becoming modesty displayed which had the happiest effect. There was nes. CT more chast, happy, innocent party assembled In Hartford. At midnight, supper was announced. The "dclica. cies" and the "substantials"- solid and fancy were spread out in profusion. The ladies waited upon the gentlemen. and the entertainment was we'll disposed of. After supper the dance was resumed, and the party finally broke up in the most cheerful manner"
The State guard., 1848-05-09

am in hopes, my dear sir, that you will take the pains to compare the pres ent security, liberty and abundance with which we are blessed, with the monarchy, confusion, starvation and degredation of the rest of the globe, and then say wheth- CT we are fit either to live or to die, in case we should be so ungratful to our Creator as to complain of our enviable position as members of the human faimily. If this be the case, what cause have we, in truth. to desire any change, politically or fnan- cially, in the administration of our govern ment.
 For us to say that we want change for the better, reminds me of Satan while he was in heaven; he also wanted change for the better, but in bringing about that better change, for which he strove 50 hard, what was the result? And where is he now? The question is easily answered Il He is where many whigs will be in the course of time, fear, for finding fault with a government, the best administered of any other, by far, under the canopy of heaven.
 As cannot in future politically, shall personally subscribe myself
 Most respectfully your friend,
 SEPTHENA c. T.
The State guard., 1848-05-09

A mora horrible case of monomanical suicide occurred recently at Baton Rogue, La, in the person of a gallant soldier, an Army Major, who lost an arm in one of the earliest Mexican battles. Sitting once, in his room, at the above military post the fancy took fast hold upon his mind that he saw Virgin Mary sitting or standing in the midst of the fire upon hia hearth She told him he was devoid oi the requisite firnness, and as text re. quired him to trust his remaining hand in. to the live coals. He did so, and he held it there until the hand and half ofthe fore arm had been consumed! The spirit vr vision, seemed not yet satisfied where. upon the Major, sitting upon the floor filled his lap with coals and his body was burned to the bone His servant found him in this condition. For two days hs seemed nsensible, but revived sufficiently to relate the particulars as given above. Stransest of all, he experienced not the slightest pain during the time his arm was burning, or while the living coals were heaped upon his lap! His death wa. consequent upon the injuries selt.commited upon bis person. Baltimore Sun.
The State guard., 1848-05-09
WETUMPKA. ALA, MAY 9, 1s4s.

WILCOX CouNTY.-The citizens oi this county held a meeting at Camden, by which resolutions were passed condemn ing the action of the people in Mobile to- wards Mir. Morrisett. The Camden Mir TOT, by the bye very neat Democratic sheet, in speaking of the subject makes the following very just remarks:
 :" As for the general prejudice which ex. ists towards the Mobelians, which we have so frequently seen show itself and which we have ever depreciated and endeayored to remove, we think that the people in the country show great want of that calm reflection and liberality of feeling, and that just appreciation Of the embarrassment which unavoidably blend with the cotton business too numerous and peculiar to fe enumerated in passing notice, and which for lack of room we are compelled to omit. Suffice it, that in all its aspects, from the confidence we have to repose in commits sion merchants, operating as they are ne. cessitated to do apart from the scrutiny of the owner, and changing daily in its value, and producer ignorant of its true staple, the cotton business possesses elements of jealousy and irritation, which the exercise of good sense ard a charitable spirit alone can properly direct and control. And while these facts exist, we should never theless use all possible vigilance, in a spirit of just liberality, to the end that the commission business should be kept ex- empt from corruption and fraud.
 But whilst we so continually beratc the Mobelians in sweeping charges with the inharmonious epithets of "Swindlers," Scoundrels," &c., for the frauds and pec- ulations many of them too frequently prac- tice upon us, we ought to recollect that they also have much cause for long reg istcr of similar unpleasing names against us. When they furnish us with goods or cash, as is repeatedly the case, and they next find us "not fudablc," or that we have placed our property beyond the reach of the law, or that we have obtained cash and fSmily supplies from our commission ineTcnant, promising nm our cotton, and then clandestinely sending it to another, &c., &c.. tkey feel that we are not set ting much better example than we are trying to force from them.
 "Ihese facts-and of too frequent oc- currence too--are mutual grievances and must bear on individuals, not entire classes"
The State guard., 1848-05-09

The Vera Cruz Free American of the 18th ult., says:
 "We had occasion yesterday to con verse with respectable gentleman who had just arrived from the city of Mexico. He is Mexican and in favor of peace, but says the members of Congress will not vote for the treaty as it now stands that he has heard many of them express their opinions on the subject, and that they all seem to agree that they have not the pow CT to cede any portion of the territory be- longing to the republic. Doing this they think would be violating the federal con- stitution of Mexico. They would be will ling to pay the expenses of the war. They are also willing to abandon their preten- sions to the ownership of Texas, provided the demarcation of the boundary line be left to commissioners appointed by each government.
 {" In our opinion, (says the American, if this statement is true, and we believe it is-it shows plainly that the Mexicans have again made an abuse of the good faith ot the American Government. For the third time since the war commenced, they have obtained from us all the time they wanted to recruit their army and for tify the towns, cities and passes of the Republic"
The State guard., 1848-05-09

A CHANGE FOR TE,cHERs.--Young men in all parts of the United States, who have received good English education, and who are accustomed to teach, will re- ceive information which they can turn to their advantage, by applying immediately by letter, post poid, to box 1913, Now York Post Office. Applicants must re. member, however, to send respectable re. ferences, without which, no comnunica. ton will be attended to. The references ought to be to persons interested in sdu- cation.
 Those who wish to avail themselves of an opportunity to obtain arespcctablc live lihood, will do well to write immediately. as many of the best situations in different parts ot the Union are being filled up every day. Remember, box 1913, New York Post Office. Editors are requested to copy this paragraph, and thus point ont to thousands of young men now seeking employment, where to find it.--Ner York Htraid.
The State guard., 1848-05-09

IP In compliance with request of the fair female who subscribes herself be- low, we publish Miss Septhena's cpistle. Certainly MT. Clay's prospects must be on the wane, if the ladies are deserting him, with whom it would seem he is so popt- lar. It must be pure prejudice on the part of Miss Septhena, that induces her to take this course, from the fact that she did not receive "warm em6race' from the sage of Ashland. "God bless the fair creatures,' as the great q am" would say We do wish he could kiss them all.
The State guard., 1848-05-09

0F The whigs talk a great deal about the want of specie to carry on the trade of the world, and say that we must issue paper to supply the deficiency. Query If Americans can issue paper to supply the deficiency of specie which exists, can not the Irish issue paper to supply the de- ficiency of Bacon which exists in Ireland! Why not! The one is just as reasona- ble as the other. Perhaps some of the friends of the great I am" can solve this plain query We would be pleased to hear from them.
The State guard., 1848-05-09

DALE CoUNTY.-In to-day's paper will be found the resolutions passed by the de. mocratic citizens of that county, recom- mending, in the right spirit, action on the part of the Democrats throughout the State. We hope the Democrats in this section will pay good heed to the recom- mendations of the co-workers in Dale.- The time is at hand when the champions of Democracy will be required to buckle on their armour for the battle. Let every one be aroused to a sense of his duty to his country and his party.
The State guard., 1848-05-09

MONTGOMERY CoUNTy.-Mr. Solomon Thompson, an old citizen of this county living in the vicinity of Mt. Meigs, was mortally wounded on Monday night, the 18th ult., in an affray with his nephew, MT. John Thompson, who had been act ing as overseer for his uncle. The young Thompson has been committed to the Jail of Montgomery county.
 The Spring term of the Circuit Court for this county was to commence on yes terday.
The State guard., 1848-05-09

BAD LUCK NEVER coMEs SINGLE HAN DED-The editor of the Selma Reporter has lost his horse, and it is hoped that the fraternity, generally, will give as much publicity to it as possible. No reward is offered, but the lucky fellow who returns him may expect the whole pile of an ed- itor, a-puff. Here is the description:
 "A poney built sorrel horse, between and 6 years old, finely proportioncd, eand in excellent order-he has little white stripe in his face. His right fore foot in- clines inwards little when walking.
 "The horse belongs to the editor of this paper, and came from Tennessee, and may be on his way back to that State.
The State guard., 1848-05-09

BARBOUR CoUNTY.-The Spring term of the Circuit Court for this county com. menced its session on Monday, the 23rd ult., Judge Phelan presiding. The Shield, at Eufaula, says, that but few criminal cases were on the docket, and from every appearance but slim chance was given the Solicitor in the way of fees.
The State guard., 1848-05-09
$3 In Advance.
NO. I9.

soaking into his cloths, and triekling down his body into his very boots, so that he was literally in perfect bath of oil.
 Well, good night, Seth,' said the hu- morous Vermonter, if you will go,-and adding as he left--'neighbor, reckon the fun I've had out you is worth ninepence, so shan't charge you for that pound of butter.'
The State guard., 1848-05-09
Lady's Album

For April, very rich publication, has been received. Much skill and labor are evinced in its Editorial and Typographi- cal execution. Price of subscription $ per annum.
The State guard., 1848-05-09

TIE HEMP CRop.-~W extract the fol. lowing from an article in the Louisville Democrat
 gentlemen from Fayette county, whose practical knowledge in the busi- ness of raising hemp and watcrrotting is second to none, assured us that, upon in. quiry and personal observation, he was satisfied that the crop of Kentucky, now coming forward, will be from one-third to half less than it was the previous year. Add to this the fact, that nearly all the hemp of previous years was clear. cd out, and, for home consumption aud foreign demand we have now but two. third crop of one year, w;th no old stock of any considerable amount on hand. ''at
 An amusing incident occurred the other day atthc Boston City Clerks office, which is related by the Atlas. A stout lrishman came in with an enormous dog and said to Mir. McLeary, who was at his desk :
 "hay it phase yer honor, l want i- cense."
 MT. McLeary quietly wrote out the Ii. cens e, and handed it to the man. "And how much am 1 to pay !"
 "Two Dollars"
 1.-Two Dollars A frind of mine got one here only day or two ago for tity cents."
 "It must be a mistakc," replied MT. McLeary; 'I have been here great many years, and never issued dog Ii. cense under TWO dollas."
 Dog" cried the lrishman "D-n the dog! 1 never saw tho baste before. l want to get married"
The State guard., 1848-05-09

GoRoIA.-We learn from the Savan- nah Republican that Isham Aldridge, who resided about fourteen miles from Holmes. vile, Ga., was murdered few nights ago. Murderers unknown. Aldridge's house was robbed at the same time--booty, $25 in money, rife, and frock coat.
The State guard., 1848-05-09
10 the Editor of the "State Guard' i:

10 tf1o H1'tHoT y tHe OlIte UHuTU SIR: You will please publish the en- closed letter in your paper, and forward MT. Clay the number of the paper contain ing the same, which will save him pos tage. l request this to be done because l learn that General Taylor complains very loudly on account of having to pay so much postage of late.
 Very Respectfully, &c.,
 SEpTnENA C. T.
The State guard., 1848-05-09

HENRY CoUNTY.-Maj. Andrew Gam ble, a highly respected citizen of this county, committed suicide on Tuesday the 25th of April, by shooting himself with a shot gun. No cause has been assigned for the perpetration of this horrid act.
The State guard., 1848-05-09

Letters from Cuba state that there has not been drop of rain on the north side of that Island for four months. The SUI. gar cane crop was coming on badly, and the young ratoons for the next crop were looking very slckly.
The State guard., 1848-05-09
MAY 6, 1s4s.
Lady's National Magazine

For April has come to hand, and very neat publication it is. It contains plate of the Fashions, and many rich contri- buttons from some of the ablest pens of the day.
The State guard., 1848-05-09

MONROE CoUNTY.-The Southern Re. corder says, that Miss Morrisett, of this county, left home with her father with a full determination never to return alive, the substance of which she told her moth. CT on the day she left.
The State guard., 1848-05-09

~ The Bank of Mobile received by the steamer Oregon, from New. Orleans, on Thursday the 27th ult, $16o,OOo in specie.
The State guard., 1848-05-09
J. P. SAFFOLD.
SaffOld & BibO.

ATTORNEY YS AND COUNSELLORSAI I LAW AND SOLICITORS IN
 CHANCERY
 MONTGOMERY, ALA, YN7ILL practice Law in the counties ol w Montgomery, Lowndes, Dallas, Au- ,auca, Coosa, Macon, and in the Federal Court; aad the former, in the Supreme Court vf the State. nT Office on Court street, between the Court House and Bank.
 Julv 20 1S47 Z9 "
The State guard., 1848-05-09

How THE TARIFF or '46 WORKS IN NEW ENGLAND.-The Fall River News says that manufacturing business, for tho last thee years, has been highly lucrative. and, for tho last six months, far from To. sing business.
The State guard., 1848-05-09
Agents for the State Guard.

ISAAC DEBosE. GEORGE PRATT, (New yo,L B V. B. PALMER, fI. w. CARR Philadelphia. .o E. E. CowsAR, Talladega. JOHN A. BooTH. Vernon. Dr. J. D. BULLOCK, New Orleans, J. A. LAWYER, Kingston. H. WAKEFIELD, Mobile.
 JOHN R. Hoop. Cahawba. J. T. SHAcKELFoRD. padevIlle.
The State guard., 1848-05-09
Drs. T. w. & E. MASON.

LEAVING associated themselves in the LII Practice of Medicine, Surgery, and Obste .riCs. respectfully tender taeir services 10 the citizens of Wetumpka and vicinity.
 DR. T. w. MASON, having devoted much time to Midwifery and Dis. eases of Females, will give special attention tU such cases.
 Office East Wetumpka. where one of them can always be found unless profes- sionally engaged.
 April 25, lS4s. l7if
The State guard., 1848-05-09
JOHN A. GRAHAM,

ATTORNEY ATLAW AND SOLICITOR IN
 CHANCERY,
 WILL practise in the Courts of 'he fol- w lowing counties, (the Circuit Court ot Coosa excepted viz: Aulauga, Blbtt, Coosa, Beaton, Shelby, Taladega and Tal- apoesa. Office in Rockford, Ala.
 April 27. 1S47. l7-tf
The State guard., 1848-05-09

Queen Victoria is now tho mother sf six childres, three sons and three dadeh. tcrs.
The State guard., 1848-05-09
Law Notice.
A. A, Sterrett & J. R. JOne

A. A. Sterrett & J. R. Jones. xTTORNE YS AND COUNSELL ORS
 AT LAW AND SOLICITORS IN NCHANCERY,
 a Kingston, Autauga Co.,, Ala. TIAVING united in the practice of their III professlon, will attend 10 any busi- ness pertaining 10 their profession. that may be ccnfided to their care in the Courts of Aulauga and adjoining Counties of Blob, Shelby, Coesa, Montgomery, Lowndes and Dallas. Office at Kingston.
 Dec. 21, 1S47. 5l ff
The State guard., 1848-05-09
DIR. N. s. JONES.

GRATEFUL for past fayors, hopes, by M unremiued attention to his profession tumerit a continuance of public patronage ., pr. ). will attend to the various branches oi his profession. nOffice over the Store of Messrs. w w. Waller, & Co.,, East Wetumpka.
 May 25, 1647. 1y-2
The State guard., 1848-05-09
TIES TAT E GU A R D. ..f RMS.

For one year, II pald Tn advance, S5 UO q" " if within six months, co
 !" if not until the end of the year %
 |" six months, paid in advance, 75
 i" three " co
 single copy 10 No subscription will be received for a less time tl an twelve months, unless paid for in advance, ApvEHrIs emrNTs will be inserted at One Dollar BOT square, for the first insertion, and fifty cents for sach subsequent insertion.
 Twelve lines, or less, 10 constitute square. Advertisements ordered to be published once month, or every other week, will be charged as new.
 The most liberal terms will be given to those that advertise for six months, or by the year. Without instructions as to the number of inser- il ms, Advertisements will be continued, and charged until forbid.
 Allpersonal communications and advertisements charged double rates when admitted.
 Announcing Candidates for office, s5, invariably tn advance.
 All Letters and Communications must be POST PAID to insure attention.
The State guard., 1848-05-09
JOHN c. REID,

ATTORNEY AT LAW AND SOLICITOR IN ss CHANCERY, TWILL practise in the Courts of the w surrounding counties.
 U Office at KINGSTON, ALA.
 Jnne l, lS47.
The State guard., 1848-05-09
J. A. BOOTH.

J. A. BOOTH, ATTORNEY AT LAW AND SOLICITOR IN
 CHANCERY, WILL attend promptly to all business w entrusted to his care. ~ OFFICE at Vernon Autauga county, Alabama.
 Jane Is, l8i7. 24
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1848-03-04

those approaching womanhoodb az 1t Is calcu,
latad a assist nature, by uuIcteninr the blood
and nvigorating the system. Indeed, this me-
define IL invaluable for all tile diseases 10
which women are subject.
. II braces the whole systeniI rereWs perma-
uently tie natural energiest~by removing
the impurities of the body-ngt so lar stimilla
ting the y stem as 10 produce a consequent
relaxation, which is the case e most medicines
taken fer female weakness atEl disease.
sCROFULA CURED.
This Certificate cpnclnsiv{ly proves that
THE earsaparilla has perfect s%control over ne
mest obstinate dis asses of tlge blood 1hfee
persous cured IN one house isi unprecedented
THREE CHILD EN.
DR.. Tfgrnsena-Dear sir have the pieas-
rfr TO inform you that t~hree!ot my chiloreh
have been cured Of the s%crofQla by the nee Of
your excellent medicine. They were afflicted
very &c ereiv with bad stres have taken only
four bottles it TOOK them away, fol which
feel myself under deep obligaaton'
Yours. respectfully.
ISAAC w. GRAIN, LOO Wooster-st.
New York, March / l847.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1848-03-04
SURVEYING AND CIVIL ENGIN.
EERING.
NOTICE

Is hereby given, that IN pursuance of a
contract wi h and under instructions from the
Surveyor General of the public lands Tor the
State Of Louisiana, | will re- survey and make
the corrections of the lines, of public lands
aud private claims, embraced in the follow.
ing Townships, in the parish of East Baton
Rouge, Grecnsburg district, Louisiana, viz
No. " south Of range no. |, west in which
Baton Rouge is situated Township no. 7,
south of range no. |, east, Township no. 7,
south Of range no. 2, east, Township no. 8,
south of range no | west, and Township no,
9 south of range no. | east.
Being duly commissioned by P r Landry,
.. States Sur. General for the State of Louis.
lana. | viii be prepared to execute private
surveys, il any part Of the State, and also
levei!tng IN all its branches. Letters address
sed to the care OF Thomas n Weightman.
ESQ, Sur. Generals office, Dnnaldsonuilie, Or
Daniel D Avery, Esq, Baton Rouge. viii
meet with the early attention IF
J,CLAXTON TAYLOR,
U. s. Deputy Surveyor & Civil Engineer.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1848-03-04
SuNDRIEs.

SUNDklESs
In store and for sale by BEAL g. son.
100 Barrels -four, Ohio and ST Louis;
100 do Best brand rectifed whisky
10 do do am! Brandy and Gin
! Cask Cogniac Brandy;
B Barrels pure white Vinegar;
25 Boxes Saint Julien Claret;
5000 lbs Hams, Shoulders and Sides;
25 Sacks Havana and Rio Coffees
5 Hogsheads Brown Sugar;
4 Boxes best white Havana do;
80 Kegs western Butter;
40 Barrels Choice Cheese;
100 Boxes Cincinnati and Boston Soap
q Gross Masons Challenge Backing
30 do w A. Clarks Matches;
10 doz Water Buckets; Cedar 4 Pine)
10 nests Cedar Tubs and Keelersj
100 willow Baskets, assorted sizes;
1000 lbs best MANILA Rope;
rs Reams wrapping paperj
8 Gross highlander playing Cards;
do cotton and wool do;
80 Sacks drop shot;
% packages Duponts G~unpovdef;
10000 Percussion Caps;
% boxes Virginia and Kentucky To-
bacco;
10000 Common Cigars;
10000 Corks,
81 Kegs assorted Boston Nails;
5000 lbs Hollow Ware;
10000 stone pipe Heads;
rs doz cut and pressed Tnmblers;
10 do do do Decanters;
30 do Hemp and Grass fish lines;
5000 Assorted sizes fish Hooks;
Also Indigo, starch, Mustard, .Nutmegs,
soap, Olive Oil, Bitters, assorted Teas
etc; which we offer at the lowest market pri.
ces. Aug. 21-29.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1848-03-04
GREAT FEMALE MEDICINE,

a a u
Or, Townsend's %sarsaparilla is a ,overeign
and speedy cue for Incipient CONSUMPTION.
B~srrenness, l.eucorrhEN, or Whites, obsiruc
te or d;ficalt Renstruation, sIncontinpnce of
Urine, or ingnlnntary discharge thereof, and
Tor The general Prnstrarion Off the System, no
matter whether the result of Snhcrt n, cause,
or produced by irrcgularity, illness or acci-
dent
Nothing can be more SUrprfirg than It's IN
ming eff cts on the humah frame. Per
an,s Epakness and jassituHe, IRON taking
w ,ich iscome robust and full OF energy
II viii n,f.. 1t Immediately counter
pelica'c a natur2se,ss OF the female frame,
enres perform ID. hui ~ ~uat'e"h'SS'
It'd, that hundreds otcasVS, - Eases OF 80
To as Several cases whers &c uuca'eS OF
without children. altar u<ihp IL 'ae aih',
this Invaluable medicine, have hssePopr'eu
with healthy offspring. oeen
Dr. I~o'onseea-Ny wife being greatly
tre,Sed hp weakness aud, Gepsr. DefS;I :
and suffering continue IN Nv main ana , -
hIuee OF bearing down, lag'ng of the won
and with other dst1iculties.R snJ b,vin, 49,
eases where your medicine. has effected 90,
cares. and also hearing it recommends {
such eases as have described, | obtaina5
bottle OF your Extract of sarSaparilia. and &,
lowed the directions youegave me-. IN 1 sbo,
paHnd It removed her complaints. and res,o,
ed her health. Bling grateful for the banss
D she received, t,ke pleasure inthus acknorrl
edsing It, and recommending it TO the nnh,sc
III d MOORE,
Cor Grand and Lydius-sts
Albany, Aug. ", 1914.