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Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-08-18
Fresh Groceries.


NNf1E subscriber begs leave to acquaint his old
II friends and customers, tha: he is receiving
large additions to his extensive stock of Fresh
Groceries, at the old stand Of Austin & Clegg, on
the river bank, opposite the Steam Boat Landing;
to which he invites the attention of purchasers,
being satisfied that he sell as low as any 9TH
er establishment, for Cash or Country produce.
His stock now consists in part of ..t..
700 sacks salt SO kegs nails
100 g coffee 1000 lbs lead
200 bbls and half bbls 20 kegs powder
Whskey 20 boxes tobacco
Is hhds sugar din. 20 soap
10 bbls moasses 10 GO Gunpowder tea
10 loaf sugar 10 I" Starch
$4,000 lbs iron assorted 20 I" boots and shoes
300 plough moulds 200 lbs sole leather
1000 lbs castings, ass'd 30 sides upper do
IOO @ sets wagon boxes zpainted buckets
500 lbs cast steel. En- sacks pepper
glish, Blister, German, ginger
and American do. bales domestic
together with OK chains, log chains, drawing
chains, tin ware, queensware, and saddlery.S
Also few articles in the Dry Good line, and
many others too numerous to mention; all of
which he will be happy to show to those who
may honor him with call.
GEORGE AuSTIN
American mechanic and home journal., 1849-12-22
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, ls4s.

The question is often asked by mechanics, "What chance is there for us to cultivate our minds? Our time is nearly all employed in earning a living" In answer to this inquiry, there is much that can be said Mechanics, many of them, think they have a hard life to live. They think that because they have to toll on, day after day. that they are among those of the human race who were doomed to be miserable beings. But they are entirely mistaken as regards this. The laboring clas- ses are really the happiest set of beings on earth they enjoy more true happiness than do all the monied aristocracy, revelllng amid the profusions of wealth. Money does not purchase happiness or contentment. Social endowment is not always to be found in the ta- pestried halls of wealth pleasure does not reign where Mammon rules.
 There is a great deal of enjoyment to be gained by improving the mind. The me- chanic's time, to be sure, is mostly employed in manual labor, yet there Is large field open to him, for mental improvement. His evenings can be passed in storing his mind with useful knowledge his leisure moments can be employed in reading useful books, and he can thus be laying up treasure, which will prove to be source of enjoyment, both lucrative and beneficial
 Neither is knowledge acquired altogether from the study of books. The mechanic should not depend entirely on the labors and experience of otkers, if he wishes to analyze the mysteries of mechanism. There is little to be learned of the action of a steam engine from an engraving see it in motion, examine its construction, study into the cause off ex- act revolutions, and there is more to be learn ed from an engine than can be learned from books in a lifetime.
 Mechanics should strive to become masters of their business. Odd moments and leisure hours should be profitably employed in the cultivation of the mind, and the fruits arising from such a course of study, cannot be any thing but satisfactory to those who thus em- ploy thoir leisure time.
American mechanic and home journal., 1849-12-22
SIDE WALKS.

The sidewalks on the West side of the ri yer, are in deplorable condition. We go over that way occasionally, and if the City Authorities have waded through such mud there as we have, they would have those side walks Jagged immediately. A few nights since, three ladies got stuck in the mud, in front of Davis store, and their vigorous cries of "help '" brought us to their rescue. They were at last relieved from their perilons con. dition, not, however, until they had lost their shoes, and we our boots. We trust the la dies will carry bill of damages against the City, and as for our boots we will charge mo- thing for their loss provided the City will ut .end to the suffering humanity on the West side.
American mechanic and home journal., 1849-12-22
THINGS IS WORKING.

Matters in Washington are getting no bet ter fast. The members haoe done little,- that is to say, two of them came very near having regular knock down. We were glad to see them evince disposition to dc something, if not more. If they would have a general knock down, and pitch each other out of doors, they would be doing their coun- try service, and rendering aid to the pockets of surgeons. They are now in the third week of the session, and no Speaker yet. O.
 Patriotism O, Humbugl!! O, Eight Dollars Dayl III! ;. -..- ---
American mechanic and home journal., 1849-12-22

LEFr.-A chap who has been driving a stage from New Britain to this place, was one day last week, entrusted with several hundred dollars, more or less, to bring up here. He took a sudden notion that stage driving was not good business, and left with the money. He has been pursued, but we do not hear that he has been caught vet. His name was Hazard, and in our opinion. he has started on a hazardous business. He wasn't smart, or he might have done better than run off,
 P. $. The gentleman has been nabbed in Boston, brought to this city, and deposited in Mir. Morgans Pearl st. Institution. @
American mechanic and home journal., 1849-12-22

We understand tlat our citizen, MT. Ma than Scholfeld, is about to start for California in pursuit, as wepresume. of the glittering dust. MT. Scholfidd is one of the best me. chanics in the counry, and has gained an en- viable reputation, as an author of several works on Trigonoretry and Civil Engineer ing. We wish hin. success. s5
American mechanic and home journal., 1849-12-22
GREAT BANK ROBBERY.

The Phenix Bank, Westerly, R. l., was broken open on Sunday night, and robbed of s15,646. The money stolen, was of the Phe- nix Bank, of the denomination of Is, 2s, 3s 5s, los, and 2Os. The entrance was effected by means of false keys, through the outer door, and by means of bitt the inner door was perforated with holes, so that the money was reached, and the above amount taken.-- This is the most daring burglary we have been called upon tt record for good while. So great and successful robbery could only have been planned and perpetrated by the most accomplished rogues. As yet, the scoundrel goes uncaught.
American mechanic and home journal., 1849-12-22
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR.

We would call the attention of our read CTS to the advertisement in another column, of J. H..& T. M. Gale. All those who are in tending to make presents to the little 'uns, on the coming holidays, should examine their ex- tensive assortment of fancy articles, before they purchase elsewhere Give them a call at Santa Claus head quarters, No. s2 Main street.
American mechanic and home journal., 1849-12-22

A NEW GAME OF PokER.-Two Irishmen, who were employed on the public works at Bonaparte, Iowa, lately got into an alterca- ton at grocery. AS the quarrel waxed hot, one of them, who was heating poker in a common stove, withdrew it, and run the red hot iron through the others windpipe. The wound is very serious and it is thought will prove fatal. The aggressor was committed to jail, to await his trial at the spring term of the district court in Nan R,,ro., oaa,.a4,r------
American mechanic and home journal., 1849-12-22
RAILROAD ACCIDENT.

On Friday evenilg, at o'clock, train on the Worcester Raiioad came in contact, at the West Newton crossing. with hofse and wagon, in which was MT. Bellows of Fra mingham. The h,rse was instantly killed, and MT. B. was sespusly injured. The wagon was ruined. ..u.
American mechanic and home journal., 1849-12-22

GREAT MEN-Great men stand like solita- Try towers in the city of God, and secret pas sages running deep beneath external nature, give their thoughts intercourse with higher intelligences, which strengthens and consoles them, and of which the laborers on the sur face do not even dream. a*.ss-4e szss.--t
American mechanic and home journal., 1849-12-22

" Readers, have you examined the ad- vertisement of Prof GORDON Have you ever purchased a bottle of his Hair Tonic, for the growth and preservation of the hair ?- If you have not, just give him call. "One of the most essential ornaments of the human family, is good, healthy head of hair."- This Tonic will prevent the hair from falling ful gloss, and keep the hair always moist.
American mechanic and home journal., 1849-12-22

There seems to be continued stream of customers going into Bulkeley S Co.'S Dry Goods store. Their magnificent stock ot goods, their reasonable prices, and their polite and attentive clerks, cannot but fail to draw pnrchaseiS. r.,...4 A -s>: -., s--.....-.. .s
American mechanic and home journal., 1849-12-22

MUsrY.-Zachary's message, which was prepared three weeks ago, at least, must be getting musty. If Congress does not hurry up them cakes, the document won't be any better than last years one. .-
American mechanic and home journal., 1849-12-22

CoNDUcreR KLLsn.-On Saturday last, - Smith, conductor oithe Manchester and Law renee train, in stepping from one car to an other, slipped on tas rails, and was instantly killed, - s-s~,5 f
American mechanic and home journal., 1849-12-22

Wn1IMANTIc.-We are sorry to know that this road is not managed as it ought to be- as it must be, if justice is done to the public and the stockholders. Things do not go on in shape; there is no use of making an emu meration of deficiencies. Fourteen miles an hour will never do. The persons who have the management of this road must put mat ters in better trim, or they will not please the public. We here speak only what is spoken by the people-Gazette.
American mechanic and home journal., 1849-12-22

PREDEsrINATIoN.-"D Do you believe in pre- destination 2" asked the captain of a Missis- sippi steamer of Calvanistic clergyman who happened to be travelling with him.
 "Of course do." a.,.s
 "And you also believe that what i5>to be, will be !"
 Certainly" g. r.s~... .a-sss zsL
 "Well, I'm glad to hear it."
 Why 2" z-g,-szr
 Because intend to pass that boat ahead in fifteen consecutive minutes, ifthere be any virtue in pine knots and loaded safety valves. So don't be alarmed, for if the oilers aint to burst, they won't"
 Here the divine commenced putting on his hat, and began to look very much like baca=. ing out, which the Captain seeing, he obseEv- ed ereP f1-,-s.
 "I thought you believed in predestination. and what is to be, will be-" ..a.#o;.s
 So dosbut prefer being a little nearer the stern when it takes place." 'sSsu haos
American mechanic and home journal., 1849-12-22
TEMPERANCE.

There has lately been quite temperance revival going in our midst. The State Temperance agent, Rev. MT. Halle, has been raking the temperance embers together, and by good deal of hard labor and sweating, he has rekindled flame once more. At the Town Hall, on Monday evening last, there was a very large audience. The Mayor pre- sided, and spirited remarks were made by Rev. MT. Halle, Rev. Mir. Blake, B. w. Tomp- kins, Dr. Hooker. and by the chairman of the meeting. A good deal of enthusiasm was manifested by the audience but whether the same enthusiasm will extend outside of the Town House walls, remains to be proved.- Enthusiastic temperance meetings have been held in the Town Hall before. Mighty revo- lutions of the temperance cause in Norwich have then been predicted, but like the man shearing the hog, " there was great cry but little wool' The enthusiasm lasted the au- diences until they reached the bottom of the N steps below the Town House, and then all was forgotten. We were glad te see so ma ny of our mechanics and young men present at the meeting on Monday evening. lntem- perance is one of their worst enemies, and one against which they should guard, with the strictest care and the greatest caution. There is to be another temperance rally on next Wednesday evening, at the Town Hall, and we trust the mechanics and young men will rally again in full strength. MT. Halle, who is fine orator, and finished scholar, will ad- dress the meeting.
 A. Chamansky & Go. are selling their stock of ready-made clothing at greatly reduced prices The concern is soon to be closed, and those who are in want of clothes these cold days, and wish to buy cheap, should give them call. See advertisement.
American mechanic and home journal., 1849-12-22

DIvIDENDs.-The Providence and Worces- ter Railroad Company have declared divi- dend of per cent. for the last months.
 The Fitchburgh Company have declared a dividend of4 per cent, payable on the lst Jan uary,-also, interest on new stock.
 Wonder when the Norwich and Worcester R. R. Co., will do likewise.
 The lecture by Prof Hopkins, at the Town Hall, on Wednesday evening, was really an intellectual treat. Notwithstanding it con- menced showing in the early part of the even- ing, the Hall was we'll filled with attentive listeners, who went home, we have no doubt, we'll satisfied with this the first lecture of the course. The speaker displayed more wisdom than he did oratory. The lecture was deliv- cred in plain, scholar-like way, and left a better impression on the minds of the hearers, than it would, had it been delivered in bom- bastic style. His theme was "The Study of Nature," and he advised those who listened to him not to depend entirely upon the study of books for learning, as the great book of Nature contained treasures of hidden know ledge, which could be easily gathered by the diligent and studious scholar. His compari- sons were beautiful, as we'll as original, espe- cially that in which he compared the Geolo- gist to Old Mortality, as wandering among the tomb-stones of ages, and reading the epi- taphs of past generations in the stratas of hidden rocks, &c. But want of room forbids our making any more comments on this ad- mirable production of great scholar.
American mechanic and home journal., 1849-12-22

SCHOOL ScENE-Green spectaclen> peda. gogue, enthroned upon three-legged sts>I. with sceptre of birch firmly grasped, ex> claims
 Big boys come up and parse Ine pig squeaks. Now tell me what is the ?"
 "The, sir, is preposterous article, nomina- tive case to pig
 "Why do ycu call it preposterous article!" Because it stands before pig. wouldn't stand before one for shilling"
 Next boy, parse pig"
 "Pig is common noun.'
 "Why is it common noun 2"
 Because it's so common, that you can't sec nothing else in the streets"
 "What is squeaks?' ?'
 A noun proper, sir"
 "Why is it proper, Ezekiel 2" disturbs all the neighbors."
 "That's O K. Now you can all go and carry on with he gals.'
American mechanic and home journal., 1849-12-22

He who wishes to pay twenty per cent. more for his goods than they are worth, con go to those who do not adverti se.E .E.H rsE-f -
American mechanic and home journal., 1849-12-22
WORKING GIRLS.

z Happy girls, who can but love them with cheeks like the rose, bright eyes and elastic step, how cheerfully they go to work. Our reputation for it, such girls will mak . excel lent wives Blessed indeed will those men be who secure such prizes. Contrast those who do nothing but sigh all day, and live to follow the fashions, who never earn the bread they eat, or the shoes they wear; who arc languid and lazy from one weeks end to an- other. Who but simpleton and a popinjay, would prefer one of the latter, if he were looking for companion. Give us the work
 ing girls. They are worth their weight in gold. You never see them mincing along, or jump a dozen feet to steer clear of spider or fly. They have no affectation, no silly
 airs about them. When they meet you, they speak without putting a dozen silly airs
 or trying to show off to better advantage, and
 you feel as if you were talking to a human
 being, and not to a painted, fallen angel.
 If girls knew how sadly they miss it while they endeavor to shew off their delicate hands
 and unsettled skins, and put on a thousand
 airs they would give worlds for the situa-
 tion of the working ladies, who are SO far above them in intelligence, in honor, in every
 thing, as the heavens are above the earth.-
 Be wise then, you who have made fools of yourselves through lie. Turn over new leaf, and begin, though late, to live and act
 as human beings-as companions to immor-
 tai man, and not pioythings and dolls; in no
 other way can you be happy. and subserye the designs of your existence.
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c.

Washington, Dec, pa P. N.
The Senate was not id Session to.dsy-ad-
'jOurned Until MuLday:
The House was o scene OF great confusion
-nurferous resolutions and propositions was
submitted, oil of whibh were laid on the table;
finally Mr.. Stanton, of Tennessee, offered the
following resolution, which was adopted, Yeas
.ll3. Nays log.
Resolved, That the House proceed 10 cleo, a
.Speskre-that il, after calling the roll three
times, no member shall have received q MINORITY
of all the votes, the roll shall again be- called,
and The member receiving the lsrgts, number
Of votes, provided there Be a majority Of o QUO
rum, shall be the speaker of the House. Sever
al amendments were proposed, bu: voted down.
The roll was called, when three unsuccessful
ballOtipgs we're had, the 9Th ballot being the Gid
ballot, stood Tor Winthrop loo; Cobb
l02; Stevens /; Morehead 4; Durkee !; Strong
Boyd 3; Aicock /. One Of the tellers nov.
announced Howell Cobb elected Speaker, great
excitement and clspping Of hands 10 the gallery.
Mr.. Stanley offered q resolution, declaring
Mr.. Cobb Speaker, which WAS adopted. The
Clerk appointed Msssrs. Winthrop and Nc.
a committee to conduct Mr.. Cobb TO
he Chair, which being done, Mr.. Cobb made a
neat spesch. thanking the members, for the hon.
Or conferred upon him., he then took his seat
amidst great applause. Mr., Vipion moved that
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Gold! Gold!! Goldm!

THE undersigned win start q PASSENGER
l. TRAIN of Hacks from St. Joseph, No., to
THE GOLD DIGGlNS IN CALIFORNIA, on
or about the 25th of April, 1850, the train to cen-
sist Of TWENTY HACKS with FOUR MULES
TO each, with extra mules and horses. Passage
through $2O0-payable in ~ ADVANCE Each pas.
senger will be required to furnish himself with .
good rife or muskef, and supply Of smmunition. :
Our mules. are Equal, If mot supericr,. to any 10
the State. Each passenger win be permitted 70
take Fifty pounds Of baggage. The ProprietorstS
furnish provisions and cooking UTENSILS.
II Tickets can be had on application to either
of the proprietors, living near Ashley, Pike Co.,Mc.
JOHN NJ McPIKE, p- .
Ell STROTHER,
December eth, lS49. 2w.
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AMIssouRI PIG.-Some Of our exchang.
es have been handing round the weight and
dimensions of fine porkers, as specimens Of
the perfection Of pork raising in their re.
spsctive counties. We beg leave now tc
bring sold Pike" upon the arena, by into.
.ducing the size and weight of a pig, fed
by DR.. John c. Welborn, in Frankfort, 2s
months old, six feet and a half girtb, seven
feet from snout to tail, end weighing 630lbs.
neat. Bling on your s,Oaller swine, your
.grunters won't do. a.
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MARRIAGES.

Married, oil Thursday, the Goth inst, by Rev.
y. w. Campbell, Mr.. JAMES KINCAD and
Miss MARTHA ANN, eldest daughter of Jas.
NJ. Martin, Esq, all Of Pike county.
On the same day, BY the safie, Mi. ENos
both Of Pike.
Married, on the 10Th inst, BY Elder -
MftehelI DR.. WILLIAM STEWART and Miss
LYDIA JANE, second daughter Of Charls r.
Morris, Esq, all Of Lincoln county, Mo,
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Administrators Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersignb6
Shss obtained from the County Court Of Pike
County, letters Of administration on the estate %
William McPike, Jr., deceased, dated the efhsasy
of November, 1S49.
All persons having claims against said estate,
are requested to present them within one year from
the date Of said letters; and If Dot presented With
in three years from said date, key will foFsyefbe
prechded from the benefits of said estats. tsls5 ~
.u.l zsfu ABRAHAM McPiKE, sAd,af.
December nth 1849. FJLT2' (Sw( >
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Cash Wanted.

THE undersigned take this mode ofinforming all
Il persons ineebted to them, to call and settle
Many of our accounts have been open since early
in l84S, and unless they are settled by the 18th Of
January, 1850, they will be placed in an officers
hands for collection. tes
We return our thanks to our friends for their pit
runage, and shall ever be happy to serve them in
our line; but our money we must have, and this ID
positively the last notice.
MARLEY & GARRISON.
Louisiana, Dec. 24;h, 1919 slsr Sw
Democratic banner., 1849-12-31

II At o meeting Of the Meshs1ips Rouge
Division; No. 126, Sons Of Tsmpsrsace, 6n II
day evening last, the following gsntlsnsn 4sFs
elected officers for the ensuing a~uartsr, to-wit
G. ". CONDER, W.. p.
r. S. STROTHER, w. A.
ALFRED HOWARD, r.. s.
ALBERT HOWARD, A. R. s.
W.D. HENRY, F. s. '.
w. o. BLACKMORE, T.
CHAS. BEASLY, c.
GEO. NOAKS, &c.
JAS, BENNING, is.
JAS. GARRISON, O.S.
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Final Settlement.

IN administrator Of the estate Of Jacob L. Null
berry, decd, late of Montgomery county, Mo-,
will apply at the next February term Of the county
court Of said county for q final settlement Of his Id,
ministration of said estate, when and where al
persons interested may attend II they think proper.
SHELTON B. FARTHING, =
Administrator de- bonis non. :.
Decemqer 31st, 1s49. Az.
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Administrators Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that the u~ndeasignsd
~ has obtained from the County Court Of Lincoln
County. lerters Of administration On the estate 4e
John C.. Hamilton, deceased, dated The 18th day u
December, 1849. >
All persons having claims against said estate,
are requested to present them within one year from
the date of said letters; and if not presented with
in three years from said date, they win forever be
precluded srom the benefits of said estate.
ISAAC LEA, Admir-.
December 18th l849. (3Fl
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u The last half sheet Of the Record is
filled with the vulgar rawlings Of a fool
They are chiefly aimed at a person absent
from the city, and merit no further notice
at our hands.
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should be the study of every American
Upon its preservation must depend our own
happiness, and that ~ofcotntless generations
to come. Whatever dangers may threeat-
en- it, | shall stand by it, and maintaip its
integrity to the full extent of the obligations
imposed, end the power conferred, upon me
by the Constitution.
q. TAYLOR.
Washington, December oath, ls4s.
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Final Settlement.

NOTICE Is hereby gives, that the undersigned
~ administrator ofthe estate Of Chamness Smith,
late Of Pike county, will apply al the
next Feb. tenn Of the said county court for . fnal
settlement ofhis administrator on said estate, when
and where all persons interested may attend II theJ
think proper - roat -
ROBERT Y. SMITH, Admir-. 81
December 18th l849. : {4wl =
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~volver; with that he fred upon his pursue'
and retreated three several times before the
chase was relinquished: One of those
shots took effect just below the top Of tbs
b%feast;bone, ~itisont entering the chest;
the others both took effsctin the right hand.
The balls were extracted by Dr.. Bartlett,
and his patient is doing well.
Pharr Immediately gave himself up OF
Justice Wootten, and vas set at liberty af-
tor An examination by that officer.
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G-The fOol-killer is o spared the pains
of visit to Louisiana. The Granny of the
Record has killed itseE,-ride the last Re-
cord.