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Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-21

1 RACE FOR LIFE,


Presence Of miuI Is a life prescrycr
which, although never patented, IS not to
be possessed by all men. Presence of
mind is the power of maintaining the op-
erations of the mind in the midst of dan
ger. and against the assaults of fear and
surprise. 1t is invaluable 10 the posscssor
as a personal safeguard, and gives him the
power TO protect the lives OF his fellow
men.
As an instance Of this latter power. we
will relate little incident told to rs by one
who had seen much of the world in vari-
Gus lands. He was at n port in the West
Indies. With two friends he went down
to the water to battle. While he remained
upon the shore and his companions were
sporting with the waves at a considerable
distance, he espicd an enormous shark
making straight for the unconscious swim
mers. The first impulse of hastv and
inconsiderate person would have been 10
alarm the bathers, by loud outctics of
danger. But our friend knew that such
course would, by frightening them, deprive
his companions of all power OF escape.
49, 'AAN' l'N''4 ~ 4AA' N''eN'iN ''''.NA
appearance, and dplaytuIly shOutlngt TO them,
bantered them to a race, and to increase
the rivalry between them, promised the
one who should first reach the shore
slight reward. Nothing 10th to Try their
powers OF speed, the two swimmers struck
out Tor the shore with all the swlttness at
Their command. All this time the shark
had been silently nearing his prey and as
they turned Tor the shore he shot through
the waves with increased raPldliy. The
race lor lie, unconscious y on the part OF
the pursued was now iaiFly begun. Inc
swimmers strained every nerve IN thelr
lflehaIy rIFalFy' WhIe yet tle SHARK gained
rapidly upon them' Our TREND upon the
shore' ai'hough lh"aroiy tortured WIN
ahAle'y' sun preserved MS CAIN ana Slllli-
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-21
FRIDAY EVENING, JUNE FL. 1850.

and felt sure not only that he was the
wisest man | knew, but also that | could
not do better thing than attend to his re-
marks. In the course of that day could
hardly look around without seeing some
object which brought before me Farmer
Blake's first lesson. A Bricklayer was
building wall near a cottage a shepherd
with his crook, was climbing high hill
and two men were filling a cart with grav-
ell BY laying brick at a time and going
on, the bricklayer would build the wall
by taking step at time and going on,
the shepherd would get to the top of the
hill; and by throwing a spadeful at time.
and going on, the cart would be filed.
Many have known who were not sat
isfed with doing little at a time thev
must needs do a great deal, haste to be
rich; but they fell into snares, and their
riches did them no good. And some have
| known who were very jealous in holy
things, but they did not go on. Oh, it is
an excellent thing to feel that we are de-
pendent upon our Heavenly Father for all
we have, even our daily bread. feel my
self much wiser than was before.
| lived many years at the Grange, and
have great reason to be thankful for the
many useful lessons that the honest farmer
taught me /; but not single day of all
these years is better remembered by me
than the first day that | entered on the
farm, and not a single lesson is more deep
ly impressed on my mind than the very
first that he taught me.
| know that Farmer Blake in teaching
me his first lesson, intended to apply it es-
pecially to farming; but have learned to
apply tito other things. Thousands would
have been benefited had they understood
and practised the lesson with humilly-u
Httie at q time, and go on.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-21
TEE Dgacox,s HynN HooK.

Old Deacon II. was one of the best men
we ever knew. He had been deacon in
the church for many years, and unless pre-
vented by sickness or remarkably bad
weather, never allowed his seat to remain
vacant His wife had been dead fer years,
and he was left with two boys-Joe aud
Sam-who, at the time we speak of, were
respectively fourteen and sixteen, and ripe
for any kind of mischief They were in
all sorts of bad scrapes, and KEEP, the good
old father in continual trouble. Bslleying
firmly in the passage of Proverbs, Spare
the rod and spoil the child" he never
failed to lay ii on thick, but without effect,
for Notwithstanding these fagellations, they
were acknowledged to be the worst boys
in the village. Among other things, Joe
was very fond of practical joking, and loved
particularly to play off his jokes on the
old man. In these affairs he was always
assisted by Sam; and Joe would, in ma
lority of cases, manage to get the young
scamp between him and the consequence
For years the deacon had worn bE
cloth coat to church every Sunday, AZ
the pocket OF said coat there was reg
kept hymn book, which, after beY
on Sabbath, was allowed to rem9
pocket until the next meeting dan :
was well known to Joe. who was n. 4
to have Joke at his fathers expenss A.
The coat hung on Il peg behind the -
and he took occasion one day durl
old mans absence TO remove thA
book and place in lis stead pack of
which were about the same size.
il happened that Deacon III. was the
man in the whole congregation who
raise the tunes, and as he was the1
deacon, he had a seat immediately
the pulpit, and in plain view of the |
congregation.
Next Sunday he put on his coat, feltthe
hymn book (as he thought all safe, went
TO church, and took his usual seat. The
minister arose, gave out the hymn, and
dead pause ensued. The whole coHgrega-
ton turned their eyes on the deacon to see
why he did not start the tune. What was
their surprise to see in his hands, instead
of his hymn book, a pack of cards The
young ones laughed, the old ones looked
grave, while one or two old sisters ex-
claimed in a rather loud tone, who'd a
thought il" But how acted the deacon
Poor man-as much confused as any one,
he dropped the cards, seized his hat, and
rushed from the house.
The next day he was called before the
church TO have the matter satisfactorily
explained. Joe got thoroughly drubbed,
(he couldn't get Sam into that scrape,) and
never after did the good old man start to
church until he was certain that it was his
hymn book and not 4 pack of cards in his
pocket.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-21

4 Rich JoKE.-An Irishman went
fishing, and among other things he hauled
in, was a large sized turtle. To enjoy the
surprise of the servant girl he placed it in
her bedroom. The next morning the first
that bounded into the breakfast room was
Biddy, with the exclamation:
Be jabers, I've caught the divilp
What devil 2 inquired the head of the
house, feigning surprise.
why, the bull bed-bug, sure, that has
been atein' the children for the last two
months
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-21
A NEW MEDICINE!
BROWNS ESSENCE Oh JAMAICA GINGER,

A VERY valuable preparation for persons
~ recovering fiom fever, or other diseases,
a few drops imparllng TO the stomach glow
and yigor equal 20 a gassful of brandy, or other
stimuIants, without any of the debiitatlng ef-
fects which are sure to follow the use OF liquor
of any kind and it is therefore especially ap-
plicabIe to children and females TO the aged
it will prove a great comfort to the dyspeptlc,
and to those who are predsposed TO gout and
rheumatic affections, it gives great relief; and
to the inebriate, who wishes to reform, but
whose stomach is constantly craving the nox-
ious liquor, IL is misunderstanding tone to the
digestive organs, aud strength to resist temota-
ton. and is consequently great agent IN the
cause OF temperance. For sale by
]. y. MITCHELL.
l,ewisloWn. March % 1850.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-21

AN IMMORTAL CHILD.-Those who have
lost an infant are never, as it were, without
an infant child. The other children grow
up TO manhood and womanhood, and sut-
fer al the changes Of mortality; but this
one alone is rendered an immortal child
for death has arrested it with his kindly
harshness, and blessed ii into an e.arnal
image Of youth and innocence.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-21

An Irishman coming from convivial
meeting, considerably bewildered, and see
ing the houses and everything else going
round In queer manner, concluded that
the easiest way TO get quickly home, was
:" to stand still till his own door passed him.
and then make dive for it,
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-21

The editor of the ST. Mary's Beacon
says that he is so badly poisoned that one
eve is closed and he can hardly see out of
the other. He has also the cow-itch, and
says that six men and boy could not keep
his hands sill.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-21

Don't get in fluster and 90 on buster,
nor allow yourself to terrified be; but utkeFp..
a cool head, and never be led, to join an :
hurrah and spree.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-21

A COOP REToRr.-We picked up
good anecdote the other day, of an old
Methodist preacher, who rode circuit
few years ago. While going to one of his
appointments, he met an old acquaintance
who was one Of the magistrates of the
county. He asked the minister why he
didn't do as the Saviour did-ride an ass :
" Because" said the divine, 8 the people
have taken them all to make magistrates
of."
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-21

A suspicion is aaoat that persons whd
cannot eat mince-pies without brandy, cal
drink brandy without mince-pies.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-21

\ prisoner being brought up in Court,
the following dialogue passed between him
and the sitting magistrate
How do you live 3
Pretty well, sir-generally joint and
pudding al dinner
'Imean, sir, how do you get your bread =
beg your worship's pardon; some
times at the bakers, and sometimes at the
grocers.
You may be as witty as YOU please,
sir; but | mean simply to ask, how do
you do 2
Tolerably well, thank your worship !;
hope your worship is we'll
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-21
ThOmpsOnfs
COMPOUND SYRUP OF TAR & WOOD NApTUl

NOR the cure of Pulmonary consumptioJ
II bronchitis, asthma, induenza, obStnas
coughs, splitting OF blood, liver complainI
whooplng cough, cronp, &c.
EVANS Sugar Coated Pills German RiisI
tmyl0l For sale hy ]. B. MITcaE1-s,
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-21
GEO. w. ELDER,
Drs. j. II. MITCHELL

OFFERS his professional services TO the
~ citizens of Lewistown and vicinity. He
can always be found at his Office, in his drug
store, or at the house of Gen Irwin, unless pro-
fessionally engaged. March 10, 1850.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-21
TAILORING.


j WI E . A. L. L. L. II Y
ID ESPECTFULLY informs the public that he
n has taken the shop recently occupied by
WILLIAM McFADpEN, in MARKET street, one
door north of Alfred Marks Drug store, up
stairs Lewistown, where he will continue the
above business, in all its various branches. He
solicits share of public custom, and promises
to devote all his time and attention to his busi-
ness, and hopes by so doing to merit encourage
ment. He will be in the regular receipt of the
fashions of each season, and prepared to make
his garments to please all who may favor him
with call. march %, l650-3m
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-06-21

TANCY GOODS.-Port Monnaies, Pocket
e Books, Cigar Cases, Shaving Boxes, Note
Paper, superior Sealing Wax, Steel Pens, Pen
Holders. Stamps, superior Percussion Caps,
Snuff Boxes, Motto Waters, superior white
Envelopes, do. brown do, redding and pocket
Combs, superior Shaving Brushes, do. Hair do
Tooth and Nail do, &c, &c, for sale by
J. B. MITCHELL.
I.ewistown, march %, 1850.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-08-29

Tar Lars PRrslDENr.--A Reminds
About sixteen years ago, the Hon.
,E;,h Mann, jr., then Representative
:s.Ioneress from the district composed of
y. ana Lewis county, made an attempt
- ;o.roduce certain reforms into the army
..s;ce. We do not remember even the
:. .,loe,. much less the details Of his plan !;
=. w. know that Mr. Mann and his pro-
W. Wi reforms were assailed with great
pp.,oe,tness, not to say viruience, by the
-. .m, officers sojourning at Washington.
v Wsh Characteristic energy and perssver-
~. -" Mr. M. persisted in urging his
~. I'M. against fearful odds, when, to his
t.,nri,e. he received letter from Zach
~ y. TavIor-then Colonel commanding at
p,,irie Du Chen, and an utter stranger,
,.r,onally, to himselt-expressing in
i,rone terms his appreciation Of Mr.
Mann. course, and frankly rendering the
IA Of such suggestions as his experience
: n. service would enable him to make.
" Thi, letter having been properly &C
tnovlsdged, was followed by another,
covering some sixty pages closely written,
IN which the proposed reform Of the army
IVA. discussed deliberately, and the argu-
mani, of its advisers examined in detail.
A. The conclusion Of this letter, the writer
,yowed himself in favor Of a searching re-
farm Of all the abuses of the several de-
,artments OF the service, end recommend
ed q. remedy for those abuses, a return
10 the first principles Of our Government
simplicity and economy: Ills declara-
lion Of principles Of political economy,
announced, Pro Rosiro, by Michael Hoff-
man or Samuel Young, would have Gre
ated no surprise but coming from vet
ersn soldier, whose whole life had been
spent amid the rough and hazardous du.
ties on the frontier, it gave evidence Of a
peculiar mind and Of an extraordinary
character. .Mohawk Courier.
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"Clothing at Wholesale"


SAINT LOUIS, MO.
A RE now prepared for the s.Fall Trade,'' with
IA stock of sCothing,o which in amount. in
quality, style and price, without doubt, surrass
cay other stock in st Louis. We are receiving
and shall continue to receives through the fall large
invoices almost daily from our Manufacturing es-
Enlistment in New York.
A. we possess facilities for purchasing Goods
nnequaled by any other house in the trade, and as
ss import all of our foreign goods. direct, it will
readily be seen that we can defy all s'compctition,'
and - We sell only to those who intend TO pay for
Sheif goods, are not obliged to "chargeS ALI eX-
Ira profit to guarenty bad debts.
We wish that eyery Merchant visiting the city,
would call at 1886 Main street," and see what en-
sefprise and energy are capable OF accomplishing
when controlled by correct and honorable "rrinci-
plss" We will show them through our immense
stock with the greatest pleasure, whether they
WISH to purchase or not. Those who do wish to
purchase will find il greatly to their inter est TO call
before buying their sClothing."
u would be useless to attempt to enumerate the
styles OF Clothing, we are offering. Suffice il to
say, we have sseverything'' in the line of sMen's
ware, Of every possible shade and quality.
ALso-A large stock Of s'Boy's" Clothing sof
every descripton.''
N SAirss, as heretofore, we intend to take the
iead!i YOUNG BROTHERS,
Aug. %, 1850 iS9 Main ST., cor. Wash. Az.
DLANK ROAD NOrICE.-The SUBSTITUTES TO
the stock Of the Burlington and Mount Pleas
~ Plank Road Company, are hereby notified that
0a meeting OF the Board Of Directors. on the 10th
anssant 1t was ordered, that an assessment of 90
per cent, or ten dollars per share, be called in,
loeins The dfth instalment,) TO be paid to VIM F.
Coo'osush, Treasurer of the Company, in Burling.
Son on saturday, the - st day OF September next.
GEORGE SNYDER, Secretary.
burlington, August 30, 1850
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-08-29
Req. r, w. Sphon-Rep. Ei,c'd S.epenson.

T..
The following is verbatim copy of a certificate
nov in the possession of the proprietor of BULBS
Sarsaparilla. Rev. +. w. Sehon is widely and gen
er,ly known as an eloquent and accomplished Pas
tor OF the NJ. f. Church, and Rev. Edward Steven
SON has been known as one Of the most talented
,ad zealous members that the Kentucky Confer :
ence could boast of for many years, and at this time
j, 6lluy the high and responsible station of agent
for the H. F.. Book Concern. South. Can the world
prot,uce better or more satisfactory testimony in
favor of any medicine?
Louisville, May %, 1919.
we have used John Bulls Sarsaparilla, and have
Known il to be used with entire satisfaction, and
ve have no hesitation in stating that we be-
lieve il to be . safe and valuable medical COM
hound, and calculated 10 produce much good, and
relieve much suffering; and therefore, would cheer
fully and earnestly recommend It to the afflicted.
Z. w. SEHON.
+. STEVENSON,
E..ror particulars of the effects of this wonder
full medicine, the reader is referred to the adver
tisement to be found in another column. (my %
S3pror sale by +. E. GAY, Burlington, lows.
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R A ss u EFT HOUSE,.
CORNER THIRD AND JEFrEasoS sr.rrrs
BURLINGTON, IOWA

THIS large and splendid House he's Changed
hands and been reftted, and all the lat - Improve
ments are being introduced that to he found N
the Hotels in the East. and the arrangements are
such as cannot fail to please.
1t is the determination OF the proprietor that the
Barrett House shall he second to none in all that
pertains to the character Of a first rate House. and
1t will be his especial that the traveller shall
receive every accommodation.
visitors from the South and elsewh can at all
times be furnished with pleasant and airy rooms.
Families will also be taken permanent boardcrs.
d. X. CARAVAN, Proprietor.
N. B--Large and commoaieus stabling is at
tached: for the accommod4 ton of those travelling
by private ConyeYances. fulay 90. 1850
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-08-29
Scott & Brother.

COMMISSION and Forwarding Merchants, No.
W Locust street, between Front and Main:
fronting end OF Commercial street, St Louis, Mo.
nrParticular attention given to the sale Of Pro-
dsee Of every description.
RESIRENcEs.-Messrs Runyan, Hillman & Co.,
Woods, Christy 4 Co., Doan, King Co., Collins,
Kellorr & Co., st Louis, Mo. Col. James Dunlap,
Jacksonville, Ill. Edwin Ferguson, Esq, Messrs
Yeatman 4 Co., New Orleans. Messrs Irwin
Foster, Cincinnati. M. Watson, Pres. Planters
hank, Nashville, Tenn. Casseday Ranny, Lou
iSvile. XIV. Aug %, 1850
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-08-29

f'HE subscribers have pow received their Spring
stock OF Hardware. comprising every thing in
their line, and which they now offer at such prices
as will successfully compare with those of any
Hardware House in st Louis. The attention OF
purchasers is particularly requested to stock Of
BUILDING HARDWARE,
Among which may be found several STYLES of
front and chamber door locks never before offered
in Iowa.
New style store door New style rim locks ,min-
locks, 2 keys; eral knobs;
New novelty store door New style rim | yer locks
locks, white knobs; Mortice locks with " hite
Novelty store door locks, and dark knobs
dark knobs; Patent rim Latches;
Dead rim door locks; do mortce, do
Rus sci, Erwin &Co's new do sliding, do
style store locks . keys do Drop do
and white knohs,splen- do Norfolk DO
did article; Square do
Front door locks, with Common thumb do
white knobs and silver Store COR do
mountIngs; Rim lock and latch;
Cottage locks and latcheS Hinges, etc etc.
also, new styles of closet, cupboard and chest
locks; Window blind fasts; Cupboard catches; Sash
locks, Jappaned and brass wardrobe hook s;Pat an
lie pullrs, Shutter lights and screws; Brass plush
bolts; Complete sets of sliding door furniture etc.
SADDLERY HARDWARE.
Roller buckles; Japanned breasthooks;
Mar,lngale rings; Top props, rein snaps;
Japauned TeIretS Halter &hreechi rings
do carriage knobs;I Union and roller web;
do halter bolts; Floor oil cloth;
do swivels; Curtain oil do
Together with a complete ass ortment of Carriage
trimmings and Saddlers' Tools.
LAMPS AND GIRANDOLES.
A most complete and beautiful assortment of
Lamps and Girandoes, consisting in part of
Girandoles and lights Side lamps, gilt and la
gilt and silvered; PANIED;
Solar lamps plain and cut Hand lamps;
Globes; Britannia. brass and ia
Hungary lamps; panned candle ticks;
BRITANNIA WARE.
Britannia copper pots; Britannia Pitchers;
do tea do do pocket tasks:
do sugar bowls; do goblettumbl,rs
do table casters; do candesticks;
CUTLERY.
Table cutlery; Butchers Knives;
Pocket do shoe do
~ TOOLS for Carpenters, Cabinet Makers,
Coopers, BaCksmths and Wheelwrishts.
Also. carriage springs; Iron axles; Gardening
tools; Pruning knives and shears; Hay knives; Pa
tent pumps: Straw knives; Lead pipes Porcelain
sauce pans; Shovels and tones; Andirons; smooth
ing Irons; Hair, cloth, TOOTH shaving, wall, scrub
and painters Brushes; Razor stropS; Rogers shaw
ing cream; Fancy soaps; Prescription scales; Gun
LOCKS; Shovels; spades; Hoes Rakes Mill and Cross
cut Saws; Juniata Nails, etc. etc.
Devotng our attention exclusively TO Hardware,
satisfied that we suit purchasers, both
in quality and price. Don't forget to call at the
BURLINGTON HARDWARE STORE,
april 10, 1880 No 2, Jefferson street
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Boots. Shoes, Hats and Cans.

No. 1O1, Main street, Saint Louis, Missouri.
w HOLESALE DEALERS in the above Goods
w would respectfully call the attention of their
old customers and Country Merchants, general V,
to their large stock daily arriving, which has
been manufactured expressly to their order, and em-
braces greater variety of qualities and STYLES ever
brought to this market, among which may be found
GOO mems kip boots 1000 prs ladies' lasting gal
200 do do coarse 10 tiers and half gai rs;
$50 do do calf do $500 prs ladies fancy en- mn.
ou do do goat do eed slips aud busk ms
l50 do do seal do 5000 prs misses kipca and
800 cases boys kip s. thick goat lace boots:
% do do calf do $500 prs misses kid boots,
1900 prs mems coarse bros's ties aud slips;
5000 do do unln'd kip do COCO prs misses goat lace
5000 DO do calf do shoes and baskius:
5000 do do goat do 1000 prs child's kip,calr and
$50 eases men, grain boots grain shoes:
long legs; 5oG0 prs chiids fancy boots
800 eases gents kip boots, CATERS;
long legs; 5000 prs goat lace and roam
200 cases boys thick and shoes;
kip boots; 1000 prs fancyenanl' a shoes
500 cases youths kip and Mems fashionable fur and
thick boots; silk hats
30 cases eh,ld,' kip and do broad medium brim
$1,000 prs mems l. & kip brush hats;
brogans; do soft bik, white & bro
COCO prs mems lasting and Mexican hats;
cloth CATERS; do soft bl'k and white do
5000 prs boys kip and calf do soft wool ali coors and
brogans; qualities;
5000 prs boyscoae Lrogns Boys soft wool and fur all
5000 prs youths kip do qualities,
5000 do do do Mems otter, nu,ria, seal and
10000 do ladies' kip and calf muskrat ears;
lace boots; do fine cloth, plush and
5000 prs goat and kid do do glazed caps;
1000 do poikas excesors Boys fine CLOTH plush and
5000 prs lsdies'kip,soat and glazed caps;
calf strap shoes; do hair, seal and seaette;
laooo prs ladies' kip Slips Infants fancy cloth and vel.
ties ana buskns; caps.
81 Louis, August ~. 1850 .. II. & co
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-08-29

- SOUTHERN IOWA HORTICULTURAL
0eDSOCIErY.-The regular Monthly meeting ofthis
NNSocety will be held in Burlington, Thursday,
X..the 5th day of September, at > O'Clock p. NJ. A
sssssa attendance of the members is desirable officers
ofths Society will be elected for the ensuing year.
l.. ID. STOCKTON, Secretary.
The action of DIR storms Scotch Cough Candy
dSers very materially from any other compound
ever inv ented. 1t not only allays Bronchial Irri-
tation, but, operating very mild purge, it keeps
the stomach and bowels in healthy condition, leav-
Ing the patien: an appetite which few other Cough
MIXTURES could impart.