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Democratic banner. (Bowling Green, Pike County, Mo.) 1845-1852, 1851-03-10

Coop ADVICE TO LovEns is getting to be
quite common nowadays, for young gentleman
to die of love. Some pine away with incurable
'hypo;' but far the greatest number make shorter
work of it and stick stabbing iron through their
soft hearts, or blow the thimbleful OF brains out
OF their softer heads. Now, boys, this is deci-
dedly improbable business, in addition to being
uncomfortable and unnecessary. When in the
course of human events it is your lot to get
smashed love as hard as you please; pull ev-
cry string to win your charmer; but in case she
is a 'snow image compared with your furnace
sighirgs, don't throw away red cent, or mo-
ments time in tagging after, or coaxing round
her; don't let your ideas be all discombobberated;
don't deprive yourself Of a single buckwheat
cake, or single hours snooze,. and especially
don't saw your jugular apart with dull razor,
or jump into the drink in cold weather.
Straighten back, keep stiff upper lip; call the
grapes sour; and soon your fortitude shall be
rewarded BY the smiles Of some sweet, pretty
creature who will be attracted by your spunk,
and with whom (you will afterwards confess
it) the Miss Icicle of your former fancy viii
no more bear comparison than q tin fourpence
with a gold dollar. 81.
Democratic banner. (Bowling Green, Pike County, Mo.) 1845-1852, 1851-03-10

The WEALTHY FINANcIER AND HIS MIsTREss.
The Paris correspondent Of the New York
Herald, in recent letter, says:
"Raiher rich story has been circulated at
Paris respecting wealthy fiDancier, whose name
is not given in full (the Baron de R. Deep
ly smitten with the charms Of a fair lady, who
lives near the church of NOtre Dame de LOretto.
bis golden eloquence gained him the smiles of
his idol. On New Years Day the lady received
box in rosewood. The envelope was opened
eagerly, tins key fell out, and in the expecta-
tiOn Of a set of psarls or diamond bracelets, the
fair fingers OF the lady opened the box, which
displayed to her view a row Of chocolate bon
bOns. To rush TO the. window, and empty its
contents into the street. was Pafaire dun mo
menf. In the evening the amorous Baron called,
dangling jewel headed cane; he entered the
boudOir, where, with an indignant frown, the Of
Tended beauty sat, scarcely deigning TO notice
her adorer. The Baron started, demanded an
explanation, and was informed how his present
had been received-that she had thrown his
ofreuScs Popilloties out Of the window. "Do
you know what those afreuses papillottes cost?"
said the Baron. quietly seating himself. "Do
you mean to insult nep" retorted the lady; ''do
You think counted them?" "You might have
done sO," was the reply, 'for there were thir-
Iy--" "Thirty sous" interrupted the lady.
" Thirty thousand francs," said the Baron, play
ing with his watch-chain; "each bon bon was
wrapped up in bank note" The fair lady
ainted, and the Baron is said to have enjoyed
he scene exceedingly"
Democratic banner. (Bowling Green, Pike County, Mo.) 1845-1852, 1851-03-10

ESThe Washington Union of the 25tl
ult., has an able article on the subject Of Ma.
tional Democratic Conventions, for the
nomination OF President and Vice President
Of the United Ststes. After alluding to the
dangers and evils attendant upon an elec-
lion by the House of Representatives, the
veteran Richie continues:
denominations are necessary, and desig-
nations, indispensable, TO give them nation
al reputation and national support. This
is subject of the deepest interest TO the
whole community; and we call on all true
democrats Of the country, in every State
and section, to stand firmly on the only plat
form that can insure victory to the great
principles of the democratic party, and ithe
preservation Of the constitution, and the Un-
ion of the States and the rights of the States,
which it has always been foremost to defend
and uphold.
The subject ofslavery and fugitive slaves,
together with those Of abolition and free
soil, heve, ,convulsed the old polite al parties,
and for time mixed their elements ip some
States in singular combinations. But we
hope that this sudden disruption will dis
appear with returning sense of reason in
all sections of the country, and the remo-
val Of the active cause Of it, in great de-
gree, by the adoption Of the measures Of the
compromise. Should tho danger vanish,
the old parties will fall into line again. De.
mocrscy will be found,a las ithas always been,
in favor of the theory and practice of our
government; and the wings or f.deralists
will be found to give as plausible reasons
for opposingi il as they can invent, and trust
to chance and divisions for occasional tri
umphs. This has always been their policy
it is still their only hope. Again, We re-
peat, the democratic party is "not dead,
but sleepeth." Let it arise, and "shake its
invincibIe locks.""
Democratic banner. (Bowling Green, Pike County, Mo.) 1845-1852, 1851-03-10

the sorest evils known to our rural life
an evil which has hitherto made farm tc
some-ia many parts of cur county, an in.
voluntary hermitage, cluded, and attaina.
BILE only By weary pilgrimage over-no
not over-but through roads which seemed
to have concentrated all the evils which
could embarrass the traveller. A bad road
is no longer known where there is a plank
road. The farmer is brought in the yicini-
ty Of the village and city, enjoying its bene-
fits, and exempt from its tsinesnveniences.-
The plank road finds its wss to the forests,
first, building itself from shsm, and then.
placing the wood treasarsineo sctise use.
1t ailures the settler to redeem lands hither-
to Set down as desperate real estate; unrea
as to income, and real only as to taxation. 1t
goes up into wild lands and pleasant drives
1t magnifes the means used bS Sthe farmer
in taking his products to msrfft. 1t is the
road Of the people-open to all and like the
nation in whose energies it has grown into
such favor, it is every year increasing its
range and extending its benefits.
Railways, with all their value, and they
are of priceless worth TO many, are yet the
for the citizen away from his
home--for the journey, the travel the tour;
but the plank road is for the home use-for
the transit which is begun and ended in a
day, or its fraction-which is to him who
uses it double value Or occupation for the
hours of the dsy-which incr. sses the hap
Piness, and comfort, and profit Of the farm,
that foundation of all the institutions of So
ciety.
Democratic banner. (Bowling Green, Pike County, Mo.) 1845-1852, 1851-03-10

Velocity OF LIGHr.-The velocity with
which light passes from place to piece is so
great, that, with respect to terrestrial dis.
tances, there seems to be no time occupied
in its passage. But, by means of nstrono-
my, not only has the propagation of light
been demonstrated, but also its velocity cal
culated with great precision. From tha OBJ.
servations which have been made, itwould
seem that light moves with the prodigious
velocity of200, 900 miles in sec cond oftime,
and, consequently would pass around the
earth IN the eighth part Of second. But
to form clearer conception Of its swiftness,
let Us suppose that the sun were suddenly
Democratic banner. (Bowling Green, Pike County, Mo.) 1845-1852, 1851-03-10

Elder a. CampbsHandMe Fugifire Lo,0.
In a late number of the Harbiager,
Elder Alex. Campbell gives his views on
the Fugitive Slave law. His argument is
plain, pointed, and truly patriotic and Chris
tian-like. He deprecates violence or insu-
bordina'ion against any law; hut should
doubts arise as to the constitutionality of
any measure, he advocates the reference of
its constitntionality to the Supreme Court,
and its popularity to the ballot box. He
asks the Christian public if they have so
learned Christ, as to feel authorized in de.
flying the laws, and exciting rebellion and
divisions among the people. He tells them
that the obligation to submit to the laws
of the United States, is both polite al
and moral-and that law inqnestion, for
reclaiming fugitive slaves, is, to any ordin-
ary mind, most obviously and perfectly con-
s,itu,ional, and is so declared by the most
learned and able judges Of the ration. .
Democratic banner. (Bowling Green, Pike County, Mo.) 1845-1852, 1851-03-10

HE CONDITION OF THE SLAyE.-A Meth.
odist clergyman, who has been engaged at
the south and west in the cause of The col
onization society, has published his views
at the north Of the Institution nf slavery,
which is a hard nut for the Abolilionists to
crack. Here is sn extract from his state
ment:
81 have seen slavery in the West Indies,
Venezuela and Brszil, but nowhere have
seen i, under more modified and edseming
circumstances. all things oasipered, ,l.sn
in Missouri and Louisiana. The houses for
the ser' ants ar. generally good, framed,
single-story buildings, painted white, on
elevated ground, with fine groves about
them. They constitute, in many instances,
a beautiful little village. The slaves are
we'll dressed, well fed, and have everything
that will add to their social and dome site
comfort. Missionaries preach regularly to
the m on the Sabbath, and many OF the slaves
are truly pious. The Scriptures are also
taught them by the ministers. The hours
of service are less than in factories of the
north and, what you may almost be tempt
ed to doubt, have not seen in all my trav-
els single case Of cruelty or unkindness
from a master to slave! There is a con-
slant solicitude and care for their health
and comfort, which is rarely seen for the
Irish servants at the north; and have seen
both master aud mistress engaged in sssis-
ting at the wedding Of two of their serv ants
and on almost equal terms. have seen
the little children playing heartily with their
spoty little friends Of the cabin. without an
aPpare0t thought of one being better than
the other, or worse.
Ihave seen little or no unhappiness among
the colored people-no intempsrance, pro-
family OF vagrancy among these people. |
have conversed with them freely; visited
them in their houses, and when labouring
in the field-and my impressions are con-
frmrd, that ISLANDERS and falsehoods, at the
north have been heaped upon the south, a.
bout these matters! and that, too, by minis
lers of the gospel. Seriously, ] would pre-
fer being such slave as have seen at the
south than such free colored man as have
seen at the north. have never seen more
deeply pious persons than have found a.
mong the planters at the south. Cruel and
wicked is the warfare waged against them;
by it the Methodist church has been divi-
ded, and now it threatens the existence of
this blessed Union! Believe me, when
tell you, that the southern people are deep
y injured and grieved by this cruel spirit
at the north. pray that it may cease, land
its agitators return to a sober mind"
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a. am no great friend to aristocracies
ofany kind; for pride and contempt are their
foundation; pride in our own wealth, family
I"r intellect; contempt fer the poverty Jfour
fellow men in either ofthese respects. But,
although may forgive the man who glori-
IS in his wealth since 1t was gained, perhaps,
by uncessing toll aud industry; aud smile
at him who boasts of his noble forefsthers,
since can plainly see that their nobility
vas not transmitted with their blood; yet
can but despise. as Ear ss charity will per-
init, the man who sets up for an aristocrst
with no other capital than genius; for il is
one not really his own, neither gained by
his own eff'rts, nor derived from those Of
his ancestors, but leaned to him for the
general good of mankind-not that he may
raise and seclude himself from the ungifted
many-by the Almighty himself, who can,
at any moment, recall the temporary gift,
and topple all his. boasted 'reason from her
True glory is indeed a solid and rea prin-
ciple, not a mere shadow. 1t is the una nj
nous appropriation of the good; the impair
tisl voice of those who form correct judg-
ments in favor Of excelling virtue. Like an
echo, It responds to virtue; and, since it is
the usual attendant upon those who act
rightly, it should not be disowned by good
Democratic banner. (Bowling Green, Pike County, Mo.) 1845-1852, 1851-03-10
SINGULAR Way OF CouRrIxo-Deocon

SINGULAR WAY OF CoURTINa.-Deacon Mar
win, of Connecticut, large landhqlder and an
exemplary man, was exceedingly eccentric in
some Of his notions. His cOur;ship is said to
have been as follows: Having one day mount
ed his horse, with Only sheepkin for saddle,
he rode in front of the House where Betty Bee
lived, and without dismounting, requested Betty
to come to him; on coming, he told her that the
Lord had sent him there to marry her. Betty
replied, "The Lords will be done."
Democratic banner. (Bowling Green, Pike County, Mo.) 1845-1852, 1851-03-10

FDuring the pastseason, 400 miles Of
plank roads have been built in Indiana,
costing from one thousand two hundred to
two Thousand five hundred dollals per mile.
There are one thousand two hundred miles
additional surveyed and in progress.
Democratic banner. (Bowling Green, Pike County, Mo.) 1845-1852, 1851-03-10

PLANE RoAps-The following from Hunts
is just estimate of the value
of Plank Roads:
In the list of the great improvements
which have given to this age the character
which il will bear in history above all o.
age Of happiness to the people
the plank road will bear prominent place,
and it deserves it. Itchanges the condition
Of the farmer wherever IT is found. It gives
q athoroughfars, second only to the railway;
and, in this respect, superior to it, that it
may be used BY all, without being subject
ed to the rules and regulations Of others,
Is to time, speed, or squipags in which they
may choose to travel. Il snnihilstes one Of
Democratic banner. (Bowling Green, Pike County, Mo.) 1845-1852, 1851-03-10
State Of lllenois Peoria cr
Justice Peace.

l put the initials only, of the magistrate, for
the that this legal luminary is still living,
and probably too modest to covet the fame to
which he is justly entitled. Don't he deserve a
pension, and the unanimous thanks Of those in
terested in the rapid peopling Of the State, as
well as those who can't wait for commissions?
Democratic banner. (Bowling Green, Pike County, Mo.) 1845-1852, 1851-03-10

to be extinguished. Now immense as is the
distance of the sun from our globe-95, 900,
600 Of miies--only about seven minutes and
half would elspse before we would be
shrouded in darkness. Astonishing as this
conclusion msy appear, no result ofscience
rests on more certain evidence.
Democratic banner. (Bowling Green, Pike County, Mo.) 1845-1852, 1851-03-10

RIcH.-The fslons confined in the Hunts
vile penitentiary have held an Indignation
meeting on account ofa negro having been
sentsnsea to con6nenent there, which they
regard as gross insul, to the white con-
victs.
Democratic banner. (Bowling Green, Pike County, Mo.) 1845-1852, 1851-03-10

fin Illinois Marriage Certifcate.--A CORES.
pendent Of the New York Spirit of the Times,
writing from "C"pperAs Precinct" Illinois. gives
the following as among the 'rich ones which his
researches among 'he legal records have brought
to light. We give his own language:
"Examininga land title the other day which
involved question of Legitimacy, l stumbled
upon the following marriage certificate, which is
decidedly too good to he lost, and is literally bona
fde. The marriage, of which this is the only
legal evidence, to"k place in Copperas Precinct.
in this county, in the infancy OF the county, or
rather in primitive times, and the magistrate
ought TO he immurtalized whether he ever gets
his commission or not:
State Of lllenois Peoria county IS.
To all the world greeting. Know ye that John
Smith and Peggy Myers is hereby certified TO
go together and do as old folks does anywhere
inside Of cOperas precinct, and when my com.
mission comes am to marry EN- good, and dat.
EN- back to kirer accidents.
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AGENTS for the Banner.

s. F. Murray, Bowling Green.
John L. Tribble, Spencerburg.
! DR.. John C. Welborn, Frankfort.
DR.. Nathan Vannoy, Vannoy's Mill.
R. H. Johnson, Ashley.
&. Minar, Praifieville.
A. N. Thomas, Paynesville.
esll 3; 7; Wna GllfIsTs Ts,i.v' Ind cI.rksvills.
Col. Jas. H. Britton, Troy.
Ish5 TTl,y y: 3: e1sRiss MsFss. and cap-au,Gray.
DR.. w. B. Adams, Danyille.
Col. William Priest, New Lendon.
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BThe Memphis and Charleston railroad.
it is thought, will be completed within the
next fifteen months. 60, ..,,....-. .s
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N . N r Y M A II X Il r .

SATURDAY, oct. ID r. ID.
There advance in quotations for nearly every
fancy the list with large sales Of the most pro-
mpent at the improvement. There is a better feeling
abroad and is altogether likely that upward
nent in prices will continue for days. We must,
however be prepared for reactions and moderate ad
vance win bring the bears out in full force. Any i'm
provemept Of consequence would put a great deal of
stock the market 1t is therefore advisable to
cautiously, and buy than be easily carried
It will be time before things get settled down again
and nfdence becomes fully established but the in
dications in the financial and rcis horizon
cidedy favorable and there is very little doubt but that
about entering upon more prosperous times. We
must not expect improvement all at once draw
back to the onward movement do, disappointment
will the result recovery must be slow to be sure
and must walk before We have passed the
crisis in the disease but must guard against col
lapse that would be fatal.
At the first board to-day Erie bonds, convertible ad.
vanced 4. per cent Erie bonds, 1852 y; Hudson Rail-
road bonds, AZ Harlem, "a; Canton Co. -; New Jersey
Zinc Co.. al Norwich and Worcester ii Real ling Rail
road, u; Long Island, al Erie Railroad l. There
activity in Harlem than any other railroad stock
the LIST and the demand at the close quite good
This lftock will without doubt feel any improvement
in the ney market quicker and to greater extent
than any etherthere is wider margin for advance
thaDn any other railroad security and should judge
om the nature Of the operations to-day the large
purchases and from the character purchasers
there sfoot that viii trouble the bears
some between this and the ides Of November.
The anthracite roa trade is still active The Lehigh
Navigation Company brought down 25ss3 tons for the
week ending ON Saturday last. The Reading Railroad
Company brought down. Tor the ending on Thurs
day last Q59 TONS and the Schuylk Navigation Com
pany for the week ending at the same time 1902 tons
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VRAvELLERs' GUIDE.

CAMDkN AND AMBoY RAILROAD LINE IRON
~ New York to Phiiadelphis.-Lssvs Pier No: North
Riyer, By steamboat JOHN POTTER. kornins Line ss
seoeh; Afternoon line AVA o'clock Fare By either ms
fcrvsrd dssh, ~ hnsrsns Lane 1el'oa. ,s,s
NEw YORK AND PH1LADELFHIA.Nsw, fgsk
IN and phiisdelrhis drtct-United states NAL hne-
through In az hours, via New Jersey hNrosa fAfs ~.
iueed 70 % Tor first class and 81 TOT seoona cass
York A. NJ foot Of Cortlandtstrees sna ~
IA NJ and Y. NJ from loot % Liberty street Leave ns
iephis ~ 8 sndsA n andsf'h- hen 'os i'''" AZ
aut street. - - r.-.-
rrcs vets are scd above lines through
iacsor with rcush bseEase ohccf ,ceou psn, hs train
esvins r. n. Bsssensers SUD ttgEspe In This rsir
. to tfsnsrcrtsd directly tbrousS from depts depot
lls ftpk widest sxttt tksrse-
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HAVANA ADvERTISEMENT.

VEHTosAs FURNITURE STORES, No. a. oBIsPo
v street, and 30 obrapio street. Habsus. tCubs) Mr.
Eentosa hes constantly hand In the above we'll known
stores ar and valuable assortment Of Household furn
turo Upholstery OF the latest STYLE which he will sell
twen cent less than any other house In sbana Per-
visiting Hahana intending TO keep house wish
Ing TO purchase select from the stock Of the above ar
eles. on hire. ct Abe most reasonable
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INDIA RUasER aooDs.

rI>o THE PuBLIC.-lNDIA RUBBER SHors.-orE
a. Day published In the New York Herald Of fth july
after much unmered abuse Of attorney VIM Jucron.
Esq he asserts that we dare not charge him with sns
Goodycars Patents under snt that does
We have purchased licenses fer the manufseture d In
ala Rubber shoes under Goodyear Psenta and reis cur
osser person mishs have done the same dpossa
rather than pirate upon Coodyears Patenu .1.h
more jnss 70 purshs.e right 70 use ssesr
edged Goodycsrs rights made settlement ana sress 70
future not TO infringe his Patenu Ne ~ nov nemtuns
who have for large purchased eur licenses
and work under them snd we charge II Day
and that oysr os. IN n. Of NE sSess which
hsi now Offering 70 the public snd We give notice .ss h.
and ali concerned With him In purohang er vend
ns his shoss made In Violation |" sa fssshs Nsh"' WI
HAYWARD RUBBER CO,
BY VIM. A. Buesipghsm, Treasurer.
THE NEWARK INDIA RUBBER MfG CO..
H. Hutchinson, PRECEDENT
New York. July II 1881.
nEALERs IN INDIA RUBBER sHoEs.-rHE FORCE
~ Of my establishment having been doubled the
manufacture OF patent japan Rubber Ovsrsbces and
sr %os o. my s, gsssr IN rsssy 70 re
with the combinaon WHOSE vexaous Law sst thev isre
not try and have this week backed cut ~ Trenton face
they seem TO have no shsme sud are =, fiiovs ne
tssc-M,ns hh and low cut Overshoes rs eents Nonen
90. 90 and Buskns sc cents. The quality Is -srrssted
H6RIcE II. DAY Sssuiaesur,r. and owngss
seventeen Rubber pster ts, % Courtlsnas Nev fefs
s.,e printed sCgs. Of q. hs .ss s.re 70
the es Of the srd full tno rledfs OF zoe p
eetses and invention in India Rubber Tate ~
will therein Discover how .haiiev false The ne
ucte 81 the tCmtinatcb rally are M ~
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DANCING.

IIINRY WILLS AND SISTERS ACADEMY ToH
Dancing and kealthul exercises, at the stlyvetsnt
Institute esq Broadway Tuition has commented and all
and fashionable dances will be taught in the
appropriate manner H. Wells aud sster have
passed Paris at the Royal AoAdemy tna
the best schools for private dancing in France Apply daily.
at the above address. from eleven O'clock until two.
CEARTNG's PRIVATE DANCING AND Waiting
- Academy No. Sc Bond strsethr takes rleasarc In
announcing the class days commencing October h and
ifh Wednesday and Saturday, at half three oooeh-
for ladies and masters Tuesdays and Fridays eeock
for gentlemen Private lessons al times occupied Shoos
aud families attended Sorees usual Mr.. vail intro
duc in addition TO the Forza and tempets, the Paroe
masurhs composed by himself Music for saie ~ lie res
deuce n gbova.
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EXPRESS AGENCIES. sc.

-y.Ss'~,~>'---
EOREIGN ENPREss.-PARCELs. ORDERS, &c. RE
ceived for the Afrcs until Tuesday afternoon,
7th nst alto for tn, steamer GLASGOW Till Friday 10th
inst, by LIVINGSTON, WELLS CO., 6 wall st.
nERIoRD's GREAT CALIFORNIA EXPRESS
Freight 40 cents per lb postage cents Mails olose
the Tth at o'clock Passage secured 81 lowest rates.
In Cherokee 7th Empire City, th; and Ohio, l3h Only
through line, via Chagr
BfRfoRDs co. 2vesey street. As,or House.
pERroRD h CO.'S CALIFORNIA ExPREss-THk
~ only organized the Nicaragua Nj
ctragus Tuetday. October 7th by steamer PRONErdEUs
We will send packages and mail BAGS by the Prone
thcuslir charge Of hr. ". H. Hachett ct the ftpn f
Hackstt sgsud Of San juan who have been established
long time At san Juan and agents. and they will
forward all gooos without delay Pschsges exceed
49, bs must Re sent IN before the 9Th inst Freight
cent per pound lover than by any other express letter.
for 81 rss q Ncmsgua and Central America received TIL
Soeletk u. NJ, Vst1 No. yesey street, Assor House.