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The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1849-03-31
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To Elizabeth.
(Jpritten in an Album.)

CHILD Of my fonGest love,
My earliest, latest care,
When called from this dark world above,
Read here thy mothers prayer.
She takes her pen in hand,
To write these lines for thee,
II is true she has no prophets wand
To paint thy destiny.
But we'll she know thy way
Winds through misty sphere;
And we'll she knows that many day
Will fall the bitter tear.
To lead thy mind above,
And fix thy faith on heaven,
Ascends for thee her prayer Of love,
For all thy sins forgiven.
Seek in thy early youth
Blessings which shall endure,
The word of everlasting truth
Contains the treasure sure.
Read then Gods holy word,
When morning brings the light,
Read and reflect at burning noon,
And mediate by night
Throw lighter books away,
They poison while they charm.
Excite, bewider and betray,
And all without alarm.
Should cloudless skies be thine,
And Fortunes golden store
Around thy brow its honors twiuo,
The world its incense pour,
Be cautious ofthy smile
Nor trust to hattering words,
On dmpled lips there's art and guile,
And in the bosom swords
In Virtues narrow path,
Pursue thy ownward way,
Nor wander, through the lightnings seattle
And thunders round thee play,
Trust in the living God,
Thy cause He will defend;
Temptations mount his footsteps hcd.
And he will be thy friend.
So live my darling one,
And win the glorious prize,
Held out before the Alnighty's throne
In yonder blissful skies
That we at last may meet
Upon that peaceful shore,
Where angels hold communion sweet,
And all the blest adore.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1849-03-31
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COnundruIns.

Go- Why is a lawyer like fencs.po,t.
Ans.--Because he is a barrister (bur.rester.,
GJ- Why are sharp knife and a doll ono
alike
Ans.-Bpcause one cuts Thoroughly. and ths
other cuts, thoroughly.
Co- Why is a kiss like rumorl
Ans.-Because it passes from mouth to mouth
GJ- Why is blacksmith like great siun~i
Ans-Becsuse he has hardened vices.
10. What city can swim
Ans-Cork.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1849-03-31

'"e oiu man ialu by his book, aud re-
moving his spectacles, asked:
Does the young lady sanction thi, 10.
questH
She does
'And you ask
Your daughters had
'lt ls yours
Ferris sprang in astonishmeu, 10 his feet,
saying
Il hardly know how to receive your
Kindness, my dear sir, had looked for q
different treatment
Listen, young man. said the father, do
you think should have allowed you 10
become intimate in my family without tirst
knowing your character' Do you think
should have given this precious child (aad
here placing her hand in Ferris') to you,
before had proved youl No, sir, out of
Annes suitors, from the weallhiest and
highest in society, | long since selected yos
as one in whom could feel confdence,---
The world calls me cold and CALCULATING
man; perhaps | am SO; but had q duty
TO perform to Him who had entrusted me
with the happiness of this blessed child;
have endeavored to perform tha. trus,
fsithfully--the dictates of pride may have
been counterbalanced by desire for my
daughters happiness. / chose you frat
she has since voluntarily done so. | know
your life and habits, your means and pros
pects--you need tell me nothing. With
your wife, you receive an ample fortune:
the dutilul son and atiectionate brother.
cannot but make good husband. Bu,
stay, | will be with you in moment and
he left the lovers together,
The story of your marriage with Reed
was only to try your heart then, and thick
Ell the plot said Ferris TO the bluShipg
girl.
AT this moment the room door opened,
and the beggar whom Ferris had twice re-
lieved, entered, and stepping up to Ferris.
solicited charity. Anne recoilled q, first
at the detected appearance and poverty
stricken looks of the intruder, while Ferris
asked in astonishment how he had gained
entrance into the house; in moment tho
figure rose to stately height, and casting
off the disguise it had worn, discovered
the person of Annes father, Mr.. How
ell.
The astonishmentof of the lovers can hard.
ly be conceived.
Il determined said the father, address
ing Ferris, after l had otherwise proven
your character, TO test one virtue, which of
all others is the greatest-Charity had
you failed in that, you would also have
failed with me in this purpose of marriage.
You were weighed in the balance and no,
found wanting. Here, sir, is your first
purse, it contained six dollars when you
gave it to the beggar in the street--it now
contains a check for six thousand and
here is your second, that contained Ave
dollars, which is also multiplied by thou
sands, May said the old man, as Ferris
was about 10 object to it; there is no need
of explanation it was a irbusiness srsns-
action.
This was, Of course, all mystery to AN
ne, but when explained, added to her love
for her future husband.
--SARaasXa<
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1849-03-31

SINGULAR CAu'r oy lLLNEu.-Mr. william
B. Scarfe, citizen Of Piusburg. whle dressing
few days since, stuck the point ot common pin
into one of hE fingers, since which time be hes
been rackrd Nth exrrreisting pains, The Gazette
says that faint hopes are entertained Of his re-
eovery.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1849-03-31

To Srop BL.EDrSo AT rRr No'E.-Dr Ne
grier, French surgeon. says the elevation Of"
persons right arm will always stop bleeding II
the nose Ho explains the fact pby'ioloBcally..
and declares it posi'iv. remedy It osst,iulN
ga'r " ulal
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-03-29
AFRrscn sAr1RE.-Atthe Paris The

81 A French SATIRE.-AttheP Paris The
atre du Vaudeville, LA Foire aux Idees -
amusical satire on current political events,
has just been produced, and its success
has been enormous. LA FRANCE is de-
picted in a sickly state she says she has
upwards Of 900 doctors whom she pays
20 francs per day to attend to her, but that
they do nothing for her, and recommends
that they had better drop their fees and 90
home to their families. This sally pro-
duces roars Of laughter at the expense br
the National Assembly. lie Caprice il
asked what is to be done with the Presi-
dent after four years Of great service to
the country, and replies, 1--WE dismiss
him." The "Questions brulantes" are
nearly posed by hawker Of gingerbread,
who sells Crowns and Legions Of Honor.
Capital is shown, with all his trepidation,
in a golden coat, with waistcoat, the but
tons Of which are made Of five franc pieces,
and braided with bank notes. L'ldee with
her son Caprice, found an electic journal,
the, events Of which are represented BY
living personages, and at the end there is
a drop scene representing huge newspa-
per, with parodies on leading articles and
the advertisements, &c.,
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-03-29
SMILES AND TEARS:

BY GEO. n. MACkHNzIE. SE
Let others court the witching smile,
And price its beams most dear;
) Give me heart devoid of guile,
s.. It's pledge, the pearly tear. II
Outlines smile is but ASSUMED,
How or tits insincere2
Who trusts, with bleeding heart is dooni'd
To seek that balm, tear. -
Smiles, like the sparkling sunbeam's light,
First glad, then sere the flower;
Tears, like the dew Of ssstilly nights
Renew its dropping power.
The only pledge Of truth we have, as
That gift Of heavenly spheres, ...,
Scarce as its prototype we crave,
The sympathetic tear. A
When Martha with smile feceiv'd
Her much-lov'd Savior dear,
He who was never once deceived;
Priz'd higher Mary's tear.
Not that he doubted Martha's love;
4 Sincere that smile he knew
But smiles SO oft had faithless prov'd,
While tears were eUer true.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-03-29

The English Language.-It would be
well if Americans could realize, both at
home and abroad, the superior elevation
and advantages of our country. Some
Americans SO far forget themselves as to
disparage their native land abroad. But
they ought to be aware of the fact, that
both our country and language will bear
comparison with any on earth. tits an
undoubted fact that we speak the English
language little better than they do in
England; and it is also curious fact that
the English, having no standard author on
English pronunciation, walker was
Scotchman, and Sheridan an Irishman, J
are publishing very splendid edition Of
Webster's Dictionary.-A Trarerier's
Thoughts on England.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-03-29

Practical Satire, during the joint stock
mania Of 1912, wag in London adver-
tised company for draining the Red Sea,
and recovering valuables dropped therein
by the children of Israel in their passage.
and the Egyptians in their pursuit.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-03-29

l never knew ascolding person who
was able to govern family. What makes
people scoldp Because they cannot gov
ern themselves. How, then, san they gov
.ern others !? Those who govern we'll are
generally calm. They are prompt and re-
solute, but steady and mild.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-03-29

"Have you got letter for my boss ?''
"Who is your boss ?" ssThe one that
works for" "What's his name, you idi-
OF ?:' "Robert Brown, sure" "There's
none here for him. 'sIt amt for him /
wants it; it's a letter for myself, but asks
for him bekase his name is better known
than nine" - teE@ sf5s#
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-03-29

Gentlemen said landlord to late and
noisy party in his bar-room, The other
evening, I'VE have all talked ehotigh for
tonight; but whether you think so or not,
!, for one, intend to shutup.' The prem
ises were soon vacated. -
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-03-29

Go HOME, BoYs.-The administrator on
the estate Of the late John Hoyt, Esq, in
the northern part Of New Hampshire,
wishes the heirs, two sons, to come home
and take possession of more than one hun
dred thousand dollars.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-03-29

What sort Of an economist is the man
who chews ten dollars worth OF tabacco
in year, and stops his newspaper be-
cause he cannot afford to pay for it +?
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-03-29

II Beautiful Eriract.-1 saw mourner
standing at eventide over the grave Of one
dearest to him on earth. The memory of
joys that were past came crowding on his
soul. And this said he, is all that re-
mains Of one so loved and so lovely? I
call but no voice answers. q! my loved
one will not hear! O Death! MEMORABLE
Death! what hast thou done ? Let me lie
down and forget my sorrows in the slum-
bers Of the gravel
When he thought thus in agony, the
form OF Christianity came by. He heard
the song and transport Of the great multi
tude which no man can number, around
the throne, there were the spirits of the
just made perfect, there the spirit of her
he mourned. Their happiness was pure,
permanent and perfect. The nourner
then wiped the tear from his eye, took
courage and thanked God ..all the days of
my appointed time, said he will | wait
till my change comes" and he returned to
the duties of life no longer sorrowing as
those who have no hope.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-03-29

1t has teen suggested BY a wag, says
the Salem Observer, that it would be well
for those who talk Of making settlement
in California, TO commence by. making
settlement at home before they go.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-03-29

Wrong Emphasis.-A clergyman, OH
reading the 9th verse of the 18th chapter
Of lst Kings, placed the emphasis on The
words denoted by italics, rendering the
verse an absurdity :-"And he spake 10
his sons saying, saddle me, the ass, and
they saddled him.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-03-29
BURLINGTON. IOWA, MARCH 30, 1919.

in England part and parcel of n,oving
panorama and not Of one that stood still.
or had disposition 70 go backward.--
London Examiner. -a
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-03-29

MISS Julia Dean has written an official
letter to her mamma, stating that the re-
port Of her engagement to John M. Bolts
is unfounded."
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-03-29

A cargo Of twenty-five hundred terra
pins was brought TO Norfolk few days
since, from Body's Island, North Carolina.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-03-29

1t was golden query of DR. franklin,
in answer to one of the impo,tunate let
tiers of Tom Paine, 'if men were so wick
ed with religion, what would they be with
out it ?''
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-03-29

Several of the London papers urge the
adoption Of some legal enactment to put a
stop to what are called "bnrial clubs, +"
class Of associations spread all over the
country, largely subscribed to BY the poor,
and which have been the cause Of many
murders. st,a
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-03-29

A long legged Yankee, on visit to
menagerie for the first time, while stalking
round the pavilion, suddenly came upon
the elephant whereupon he turned TO the
keeper and said, with surprise: 'Thun-
der and lightning, mister, what darned crit
ter have ye got here, with tail on both
,nl, -
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-03-29

The PRrcE OF NEWSPAPERS IN SAN
FRAseIsoo.-Single copies Of the "Cali
fornian" are sold at rs cents each al the
Office, and at,the mines at 81 each.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-03-29

SINGULAR FAcr.-Most Of The vessels
sail for California on Sunday. Is II be-
cause "the better day the better deed ?"-
or are bumhailiff's powerless on that day?
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-03-29

Literal 7ranslutions.-A Parasian au-
thor has translated Shakspeare's line.
"Out, brief CANDLE" into French, thus
"Get ont short eandlem That isn't as bad
as the translation Of an exclamation of
Millions by Frenchman, who renders
Hail, horrors-hail!' thus: sHow dye
do, horrors-how dye do?'
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-03-29

Never Giue Up!-Hcre is something for
those who are mourning under misfortune,
from the New York Star. Read it, and
try again
All young men have to be ruined once
If they begin rich or prosperous. Moth
ing but miracle can save them. They
either get married before they can afford
the luxury of wife-or fail, and then, and
not till then, are they good for anything.
Men are not made by coaxing. They sell
dom thrive long on sugar plums. To be
men they must touch it. And the sooner
they begin the better. Oaks are rooted
in wind and storm. Oaks therefore are
trustworthy. Hot-house plants cone up
in few days, and perish accordingly.
Look about you, and you will hardly
find an old rich man, who has not been at
some period Of life, bankrupt either in
health or in propriety. Such men having
learned by Gods providences the value Of
what they have lost, and being undisconr-
aged, have always found themselves
strengthened by their fall.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-03-29

Gutta Percha has been used with great
success in making hats. Hats that are
made with this composition are light and
delicate. s
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-03-29

A gentleman being forced to sell a pair
Of oxen to pay his servant his wages, told
him he could keep him no longer, not
knowing how TO pay him for the next year.
The servant answered him, he would
serve him for more of his cattle.
but what shall l do, said the master,
when all my cattle are gone ?
The servant replied, "i Oh shall then
serve me, and SO you will get your cattle
back again.
@ An American Bowling Saloon has been
opened at Liverpool. AT the bar, the drin-
kers are allowed to pour out their o,rn IL
quors in quantities to suit themselves,
which is something new in England.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-03-29

An exchange paper observes that It is
fully as impairment TO ask an editor the
name Of some Of lis correspondents, as Of
an old maid her age, and you will get the
truth lust about as soon.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-03-29

A Moen,aker's 7oast.-At a recent
temperance celebration, son Of St. Cris-
pin gave the following: "My Shopmates,
may they stick TO the pledge like war TO
their threads may they not only be the
last to rip off from the sole Of this reform,
but may they toe the mark so close as to
avoid all heel taps, and keep their under
Standing firm in their own shoes.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-03-29

Does you arm pain you much, sir p asked
young lady Of a gentleman who had seat
ed himself near her in mixed assembly,
and thrown his arm across the back of her
chair.
No, Miss, it does not but why do You
ask p
i noticed that it was considerably out
place, SIR she replied; that's all.
The arm was removed
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-03-29

"Pay me that six and eightpencc you
owe me, Mr. Mulrooney," said a village
attorney. "For what ~ "For the opin-
ion you had of me- "Faith, I never had
any opinion Of YOU In all my life."
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-03-29

The New York Sun says that eight
stages are building in that city, 10 run be-
tween Vera Cruz and Mazatlan. Steam
ers on both oceans are to connect with the
line, SO that passengers can 60 from New
Orleans to San Francisco in eighteen days i!
or from New York in twenty-seven days!
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-03-29

How Beautifhis Tuih.--In this naugh-
ty world, where there is so much false
hood and deceit, whereby hearts are es-
tranged, and recri,ninations, assaults and
crimes engendered, how beautiful is the
true thought, word and deed. Like the
sun smiling out amid the angry storm /;
like the bright stars shining through the
heavy night cloud, like friend grasping
the hand Of friend, like right rebuking
wrong-like the lance ofvirtue ringing on
the shield Of vice, like heaven upon earth
and God in man, is truth. Precious and
priceless, dearer than smiles Of friend, love
OF parent, or pomp or fame. Truth is all.
BY this we know the nature and value Of
things. Falsehood is a craven, bastard.
Truth is bold, noble and God-gifted, be-
-yond every other attribute Of the human
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Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-03-29

SILVER SEVEN CENT PIEcEs.--Mr Ed
ward Hinckley, of Baltimore, publishes a
communication demonstrating the great
conveniences that would result from the
issuing of silver coins Of the value Of sew
en- cents cacE. This project is very in
genious for any one who may make cal
culation, and find that such coin would en-
tlrely supersede the use of eoppers, pro.
vided the payer and payee had each suf-
ficient quantity Of small change. Thus,
to pay one cent, give three seven cent
pieces and receive two ten cent pieces in
exchange; to pay two cents give sever
and five cent piece, and receive one dime
in change; TO pay three cents, give ten
and receive seven in change, SC. SIC.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-03-29
HOW SOFTLY ON THE BRUISED HEART

nv" SOrAL IN IHk BRUISED HEART.
SoNG-BH c. D. STEWART
How softly on the bruised heart
word Of kindness falls, ss
And to the dry and parched soul
The rioist'ning tear-drop calls;
=, 4 they knew, who walk the earth
Mid sorrow, grief and pain,
The power word Of kindness hath,
'Twere paradise again.
The weakest, and the poorest, may
This simple pittance give,
And bid delight to wither'd hearts
Return again and live;
D, what is life if love be lOsts
II mans unkind to man--
Or what the heaven that waits beyond
This brief but mortal span2
AS stars upon the tranquil sea
In mimic glory shine, na
So words Of kindness in the heart
Betray their source divine;
y, then, be kind, whoe'er thou art
That breathest mortal breath,
And il shall brighten all thy life, Il
And sweeten every death.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-03-29
Dying for another Mans Wie.-M

Dying for another Mans Wif.-M.
resides in Henry street. His wife
who is an economical body, had sent a
costly silk gown 10 a French dyer. The
dyer, himself brought the dress home and,
unlucky as it happened, met the husband
ofthe lady al THE door. is madame within?'
asked the Frenchman. The husband who
IS Of a jealous disposition, replied. And
suppose she is, shat do you want with
her? I'm dying for her, saire.' you
dying for my wife-ge. out Of my house,
you scoundrel!' and he had just raised his
foot to kick the honest mechanic into the
street, when the lady made her appear
ance and set the matter to rights.-Lop-
ell Gazette.
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nsBurlington is the seat ofjustice for Des Moines
county, and contains about 1000 inhabtants. It is
satuaed ON the west bank of the Mississippi about
$50 miles above st Louis. as -
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-03-29

GA wondrous tale could the rare old whale.
OF the mighty deep disclose,
VI the skeleton forms Of by.gone storms,
And of treasures that no one knows.
ooh! the whale is free on the boundless sea,
He lives for thousand years:
He sinks to rest on the pillows breast,
Nor the toughest tempest fears.o
The "rare old whale" Of whom the po-
ct here sings, was seen off Newport on
Wednesday, producing great connection
among the cold salts" and young adven-
turers of that venerable town. Ali sorts of
craft were Immediately launched in pur-
suit; but as the water was too shallow for
his whaleship to dive in, he would skim
along just beneath the surface, only show
ing his back occasionally, and-unlike ma
ny ofour political orators-failing to spout.
He finally escaped from his p,irsuers.--
1t was estimated that he would have been
worth at least $500 to the capturers for
he was monster-a very prince of whales.
Il Boston Transcript.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-03-29

HE CAD ouTwITTED.-A gentleman
returning from Legion one evening, hail
ed the cad Of an omnibus, and asked him
If he was going tothe bank. He answer
ed in the affirmative, and that the fare
would be shilling. The gentleman took
his seat in the bus, and when it arrived
at the Flower Pot, in Bishopsgate-street,
the cad opened the door and said 1--we
goes no further, sir" "Why, You told
me-" said the gentleman, '.that yon went
to the bank y ave calls this The bank. y
20! very well, said the passenger, Civ
ing him sirpence, Il calls that shilling.''
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-03-29

CoMPLIMENTARY.-Th crew Of the u.
s. frigate Congress, some FIVE hundred in
number, have published card, compli-
nenling Capt. Lava1ette, their command
er on their late cruise, for his kindness
and humanity towards them. ~,