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Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1851-12-12

MY DEAR said an anxions father to his
bashful daughter, | intend that you shall
be married, but | do not intend that you
shall throw yourself away on any wild,
worthless boy of the present day. You
must marry man of sober and mature
age one that can charm you with wisdom
and good advice, rather than with person
al attraction. What do you think OF fine,
intelligent husband of fifty 2
The timid, meek, bIue-eyed little daugh-
ter looked in her fathers face, and with the
slightest possible touch of interest in her
voice, answered, Il think two of twenty
five would be better, pa
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1851-12-12

DO INDIANS SWEAR This is a curious
question. and the answer by Mr.. School
craft should put the white man to the
blush. This gentleman, who has for many
years closely studied the characteristics of
the race, says:
Many things the Indians may be ac-
cused of, but the practice of swearing they
cannot. have made many inquiries into
the state of their vocabulary, and do not
as yet find any word is more bitter or re-
proachfuI than matchimmemoash, which
indicates simply bad dog. Many of their
nouns have, however, adjective infections,
by which they are rendered dcrogative.
They have terms to indicate cheat, liar,
thief, murderer, coward, fool, lazy man,
drunkard, babbler But | have never
heard of an imprccation or oath. The
genius Of the language does not seem to
favor the formation of terms TO be used in
oath or for purposes Of profanity. 1t is
the result of the observation of others, as
we'll as my own, to say that an Indian
cannot curse
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1851-12-12

bag of gold pieces, in all many thousand
dollars.
Thus the poor lad obeying his persis-
tent dream, found his fortune; and bevond
all doubt, all our former speculations TO the
contrary, Notwithstanding the Cross was
originally erected by the person or persons
who buried the gold, as they naturally
con)ectured cross the last thing likely TO
be disturbed, while it was good and du-
rable mark over their deposit. But though
the fortune was found by following
dream in this instance; we doubt whether
it is safe or well 10 trust too much in
dreams, since dreams are generally shad-
ows of the ideas of our waking hours
mere phantoms of our own coniuration-
still If any of our dreamers do dream per-
sistently, and think their dreams worth
tracing out, let them be careful how they
reveal them to others, as the ragged Lon
doner did TO the poor country lad, who
found what, with more curiosity and Sc
cretivenes, might have been another's for
tune, under Chuckstone Cross.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1851-12-12

Here, young man, | wish to speak with
YOU
The fellow stopped, and boniface pro-
ceeded:
Il admire the appearance of your boots
such beautiful jet black ! wish
you'd tell me how to black mine
That said the awkward fellow, i can
do easy enough-just rub 'em 'gainst
Your characterp
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1851-12-12

Mr.. Jenkins said mine hos, of the
Swan, as you always come in late, have
you any objections to this gentleman oc-
cupying your bed until the stage goes outr
Not the least, will be infinitely obliged to
you, if you put him there, so that the bed
bugs can have their supper before come
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1851-12-12

The boy that undertook to ride horse
chestnut, IS now practicIng on saddle of
mutton, without stirrups. lie viii make
an excellent equestrian.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1851-12-12

PAUPERIsM,-The society for improving
the condition of the poor in New y ork
have made report of their operations for
the present year. According to the county
official returns, the number of paupers
chargeable 10 the State during the past year,
was l04, ,399; and during the same period,
the alien emigrants in the State, chargeable
to the Emigration society, were officially
reported to be $4,000, making the whole
number received I54,339. OF the State
paupers, but 45, II6 were natives, while So
2S3 were foreigners, to which add the be-
fore mentioned 10000 recent emigrants, and
the result shows that los, ,283 foreigners,
or more than 70 per cent. of the whole
number relieved or supported, were from
foreign countries, and 1916, or less than
30 per cent. were natives. The report
says that during the year just closed, al
though the causes OF pauperism have not
abated in activity. the number requiring
aid has not only fallen far below the ratio
of the increase Of population. but was nu-
merically less, by three hundred and TWEEN
ty-tve families, containing twelve hundred
and sixty persons, than in 1850.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1851-12-12

Charles the Fifth, who spoke fuently
the several European languages, in de-
scribing their different and particular char
acteristcs, said that we should speak
Spanish with the Gods. Italian with our
lovers, French with friends, German with
soldiers, English with geese, Hungarian
with horses, and Bohemian with the devil.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1851-12-12

We notice in an Illinois paper, the mar
riage of Edward G. Pinn, to Miss Emma
Catharine Pinn. Time will be be very
likely 10 make ten pins out of this couple.
Who'll set 'em up.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1851-12-12
Stoves, Stoves, Stoves.

- A LARGE stock of new and beautiful
ID Cooking and Parlor STOVES, Ten Plate
SEdO. from % to 81 inches; Air Fight
Cook, Vernon do.. Hathaway do. Keystone DO,
Universe do, Complete do. Revere Air-Tight
Parlor Stove, Ottoman DO, Persian DO, Excel
siOr do, Etna do Barroom Stoves, Harp Can
non do, Cannon DO. Cast Oven DO, Russia do,
Ben Franklin Go--for wood or coal--aiI OF
which will be sold low for cash. at the Hard
ware Store of
o24 F. G. FRANCISCUS.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1851-12-12

One of our courts decided the other day,
that a man was insane, because he paid
money to lawyer without taking re-
ceipt.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1851-12-12

A BARRIsTER PosED.-At the Limerick
(Ireland) assizes, a witness Of the lower
classes was cross-examined by Mr.. Ben
ette, the Queens counsel, when the fol-
lowing dialogue took place:
Counsel Why do you hesitate to
answer me! You look at me as il were
a rogue.
Witness To be sure do
Laughter among the spectators.
Upon your oath do you think me {
rogue 2
''Pon my oath | don't think you an
honest man.
Continued laughter.
'You swear to that on your oath'
Il do, TO be sure /; and what else could
| think =
Now, why do you think so ?
why, because you are doing your best
to make ME peDure myself
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1851-12-12
vol. XXXVH.-WhOEe No. 1865.
JOHN CLARK HENRY LERBE
CLARK & ZERBE,
Brown Street, between Market and Third,
LEWISTOWN, PA,
ENVITE public attention TO their large and
ii well-fnished stock of
HENRY ZERBE
JOHN CLARK.
NAE - Tk ST@
S "a . a. so. 80 W sii4al ~ q

CARRIAGES,
embracing general variety, from the most
fashionable TO plain make, which will be dis
posed OF for cash lower than any that have
ever been offered in Lewisown. They were
all manufactured under their immediate super
lntendence, of the best materials that could be
procured, and are fully equal to custom work
Among them are a number with BENT FEL-
LOWS and BENT SHAFTS. now in such general
favor, Leather and CanUaSs top BUGGIES,
single and doubte seat ROCKA WA Us, DC.
Feeling assured that our present large and
superior stock will afford a choice to purchas-
ers not heretofore offered in this place, we in
viie call from persons in this and the adjoin-
ing counties.
tEI-Two apprentices to the above business
will be taken if application be made soon.
Lewistown, Feb. q, lS5l-tf.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1851-12-12
New Scrics-VOl. 6-NO. 8.
=" Stranger, has Ii L!t.3

4 few weeks since, one Of the mountain
boys visited Gainesville, for the purpose
OF taking his first ride on the railroad.
When the cars arrived al the place, our
hero was there patiently waiting, and
much excited and elated in anticipating
his intended ride. As the cars approach
ed, he stood gazing with wonder and awe,
NJ the engine putting and smoking. Fol-
lowing the example of the others, as soon
as the cars stopped he hurried aboard, with
his saddle bags on his arm, and seated
himself near a window. Then looking
around at the passengers, manifestly much
surprised, he put his head out at the win
dow to see the 'critter start While in
this position, watching with intense anxiety,
the whistle sounded. Our hero, much
surprised and evidently little alarmed,
drew back his head with motion that
might be called jerk, and turning to a
gentleman sitting near him, Il golly stran-
ger did You hear it snort! 1t beats dad
dy's Jack and he's some The bell rang,
the engine moved off, away went the cars
at rapid speed, and before our hero had
recovered from the shock which the snort
produced, the cars were moving slowly
over the Etowah bridge. Discovering a
change in its gait, he popped his head out
at the window again to see how it moved
saw that he was some distance from the
earth, and supposing the 'critter' was fly
ing, swooned and fell from his seat speech
less. Several gentlemen sitting near,
caught hold of him, raised him up, shook
him and rubbed him until he revived
little. He opened his eyes, and seeing
several gentlemen standing around him,
looked up most beseechingly into the
face of one of them, and said, Stranger
has 1t Ht?'
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-05-29
LICK and nO Luck
OR, THE MERCHANT AND FARMER.
Good morning, friend hoehandle.'

Good morning, friend hoehandle.'
'Ah! Yardstick, am glad to see YOU
Come out to smell the fresh air and hear the
birds sing, suppose! Well, ] am glad to
see you; walk in the house Mrs. Hoehandle
will be most happy to see city friend; that
is if you do not quiz our style ofliving. We
plain country folks are not quite up to fash
ion and it is we'll we are not, for We could
not afford it if we were. Ah Yardstick, you
are lucky dog-here we are about fifty
years old, each of us, and
Good gracious Hoehandle. Why, what
can you mean! Why, am but forty, or say
trife over, and quite young looklng-so
they say-at that
Ha ha ha! Yardstick, it wont do Still
playing the beaux, see, but no matter AS
| was saying, here we are. You rich mer-
chant, never did any work in your life, and
], poor farmer, worked hard all my days
boys together-started on nothing-every-
thing in luck, everything in luck.
We'll, well, Hoehandle, you are modest
man, wont yet 90 into an argument with
you on our comparative positions IN the worldi
that is, will get through another matter first
| want thousand dollars for thirty days, il
you have it over
Have it over !-over that, Iardstlck
Il mean, friend Hoehandle, that II you arc
not short, should like to-the fact Is, an
out ON shining expedition, and must raise
some money
sAh! | see have it over-short-shmnlns
means that you want to borrow, and that
must lend you-all right, sir have IT. have
it, and Yardstck, | am proud to be able &c
lend you. What thousand-well hold, lei
us 90 through the matter now' before my
good wife comes in; these women always
want to know all that's going on, and sh'
will inquire if am indebted to you. lndebt
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-05-29
How 10 Have Good Neishbors.

so YOU have bought the pleasant farm
where Mr.. Dalton used to live 2 said Mrs.
Emery to Mrs Austin. 1t is pretty place,
but. after all, ! shall not envy you-for there
will be the Watsons under your elbow, and
worse neighbors you never found. Watson,
you know, spends all he can get for liquor,
and his wife is little better than himself; in
deed, some say if she was the woman she
should be, her husband would be a better
man. And their children-the pests of the
neighborhood, brought up to idleness and mis-
chief-they bid fair to perpetuate their pa
rents's character
poor Children said Mrs. A, mournfully
what better can you expect of them, than
that they perpetuate their parents charac-
tiers, except there be redeemmg influences
cast around them Their poor mother has
much to harden her heart She was an or
phant cast out on the world in infancy. Her
heart never unfolded the buds of It's affection
beneath the genial smiles of parental love-
Everything in her that was good, was check
ed by the evil influences which surrounded her.
How can we expect one to be good and kind,
who never knew what kindness was herself!
We do not know, Mrs. Emery, what we
should be, if our fate had been like hers. e
'True-true,' replied Mrs. E.; but it does
seem as if she might know enough to let hel
nelghbors' property alone; but, you know
sbey say she will steal
'She does not know that she should not
steal But you and | ought to thank Heav.
en- that, strong as we think our principles tc
be, they have not been tried by temptations
such as hers. We do not know what it is &c
be hungry and cold, and see our little ones
sDiverlng around us, crying for bread, while
our nelghbors have enough, and to spare
Very WELL said Mrs. Emery. rather in.
dignantly; 1--WE shall see how you like to have
your clothes line and your fruit-trees robbed
now-and-then.'
THAT will be very unpleasant, if it occurs,
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-05-29
New Board Fence.

A new mode of constructing fences has
been invented by Mr.. j. Berdan, of Ply
mouth, Michigan, the principal features
of which are not a little novel; BY his
plan, good substantial and economical
fence can be constructed of boards without
posts The boards for the construction
of this fence have notches cut in them
near their ends, and they are locked to-
gether in such manner as to form a
worm or zig gag fence. The boards are
supported in the middle by stakes pass
ing down each side and secured together
by clamps drawn together by wedge.
A brace or rider passes between the
stakes resting upon the clamps, thus ad-
ding to the height and strength of the
fence. The inventor has taken measures
to secure patent.-Scientifc american.
Cold and (H)airy-The Day Book is
guilty of the following arithmetical piece
of wickedness:
eff twenty-seyen inches of snow gives
three inches of water, how much milk
will COW give when fed on ruta-baga
turnips
"Multiply the fakes of snow by the
hairs on the cows tail; then divide the
product by the turnip; add pound of
chalk, and the sum will be the answer"
A woman was giving evidence in a
case when she was asked by the lawyer
"Was the young woman virtuous pre-
vious to this affair :"
"Was she what ~
"Virtuous ! was she chaSte ,"
"Chaste? yes-she was chased about a
quarter Of mile.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-05-29

'ioo HeI the peautlIul dreams that hlled
her little head. Thus day after day pas
sed. The work on Mr. Austin's house
wenton, and no less visible was the transfer
nation that was taken place among the
Watsons. The children were soon COM
Portable clad they prattled all day of
good MIR. and Mrs. Austin;' and when
their father returned from his work at
night, they would all run to welcome him
with their kisses, and tell him of their
happiness. The heart of the poor drunk
ard was softened and strengthened-h
resolution was taken-and each days
labor and joy confirmed him in his new
life. His wife was now all cheerfulness
and love, and rapidly regained her health
Their home soon became as neat and IT,
dy as that of any of their neighbors; and
where before dwelt only proverty and
wretchedness, now plenty and pleasure
prevailed.
Mr.. Austin continued to employ his
neighbor until he heard of person who
required assistance in his business. Mr.
A. recommended Watson as agood work
man, and as man whom he believed was
wholly reformed The builder was sat
isfed, and offered to employ him for sew
eral months.
i The offer was received with JOY, and
the reformed inebrate was again placed
under circumstances favorable to his
good purpose; and, not long after, he
was induced to Join temperance society
of which he has ever since been res
pectable member
a year has passed away since the COM
mencement of our story, and Mrs. Emery
came one day to visit her friend, Mrs.
Austin. In the course of the afternoon,
well dressed and decent-looking woman
came in, leading little child Great
was the surprise of Mrs. Emery, on be-
ing introduced to this woman, to find that
she was no other than Mrs. Watson-
When she arose to depart, Mrs. Austin
said, If you can spare little Mary, [ wish
you would send her here this afternoon /:
[ want her to help me-
Yes, indeed, ma'ma,' was the reply /;
Mary shall come, for she is never so hap
py as when she is here
When she had returned, Mrs. Austin
said to her friend
You remember your fears that we
should have great deal of trouble with
these Watsons; but there is not family
in the neighborhood who have afforded
us more pleasure
This is strange, indeed! Mrs. Wat
son so changed, that [ did not recognise
her! [ am sure | should have known her
in her former rags and dirt"
'The whole family are changed, since
Watson left off drinking. They are in
dustrious and honest as any people a
mong us; but you will soon see little Ma
~, who is a most lovely child
But tell me what has brought this
mighty change to pass! Are you the
magician whose magic wand has brought
about this great revolution p
4 believe there has been no magic en-
ployed said Mrs. Austin smiling. we
have given them little except kind words
and a good deal of kind advice
We'll, said Mrs. Emery, 'yo~ never
had bad neighbors, and | don't believe
you ever will have, if you have made
good neighbors of the Watsons.'
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-05-29
JOi, PRIN TIN
FANCY PlRlIINIlIlMG,
The Sounds of Industry.

BY FRANCIS ID. GAGE.
| love the banging hammer,
The whirring of the plane,
The crashing of the busy saw,
The creaking of the crane,
The ringing of the anvil,
The grating of the drill
The Gathering of the turning-lathe;
The whirling of the mill,
The buzzing of the spindle,
The rafting of the loom,
The putting of the engine,
And the fans continuous boom
The clipping of the tailor's shears,
The driving of the awl-
The sounds of busy labor,
| love, | love them all.
| love the ploughmans' whistle,
The reapcr's cheerful song,
The drover's oft-repeated shout;
As he spurs his stock along;
The hustle of the market man,
As he hies him to the town;
The halloO from the tree top,
As the ripening fruit comes down.
The busy sound of thrasherS,
As they clean the ripened grain,
And the husker's joke, and mirth, and glee
Meath the moonlight on the plain;
The kind voice of the dairyman,
The shepherds gentle call
These sounds of active industry,
| love, love them ALL
For they tell my longing spirit
OF the earncstneSs Of life,
How much of all Its happiness
Comes out of toll and strife;
Not that toll and strife that fainteth,
And murmureth on the way
Not the toll and strife that groaneth
Beneath the tyrant's sway;
But the toll and strife that springeth
From free and willing heart,
\ strife which ever bringeth
To the striver all his part.
@. there is a good in labor,
If we labor but Alright;
That gives vigor to the daytime,
And a sweeter sleep at night,
A good that bringeth pleasure,
Even to the toiling hours;
For duty cheers the spirit
As the dew revives the flowers.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-05-29
Published by Theodore schoch.

TERMS-Two dollars per annnum Ia advance-iiSm w
dollars and quarter half yearyand If mol pg Si oS
lore the end OF the year. Two dollars and nan lcrs
who receive their papers by carrier or slas a. .
employed by the proprietor, VIII DC c""'sN
cents, per year, extra. -, ,o-,c,os arc maid
No papers discontinued until all arre'rdseS ''''
except at the option OF the EdioI. ono scuare fsix-
teen inesl will be inserted three weeks loI one
and twenty-five cents foT every suDSeluea '
The Charge for one and three Insertions tle S"N'
A liberal 5iScouni made yearly advertisers
M An Ie,ers a,idressed 10 the EDITOR must DC post
r,asH
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-09
The Treasury Report.

This document, says the Boston Post, i:
finally given to the world. MIR. Corwin adj.
mi,s that the country will be abundant,
{ compensated for the expenses incurred IN
the war with Mexico! The Secretary est.
mates the receipts for the financial wear end
ing 30,h OF June, 1850, at $40 500. 600
against which are estimated expenditure.
amounting TO S4S,l249e3 IS; showing !
deficiency 10 be provided for of Sl.32I993.
Is. The public debt on the LIST December
lS49, was S64, 723,5l5; on the Both OF No
vember last, it was S64, 22S. 23S.
MIR. Corwin submits TO Congress the fol-
lowing modification of our present revenue
laws:
Il. A change in the present ad valorem
system, which should impose specific duties
upon all articles to which such duties may
be safely applied, with home valuations upon
all such as are necessarily subject TO ad va.
loren rates.
H. II the principle Of specific duties shall
not be adopted, that The home valuation. in
stead of the foreign, should then be applied
10 all imports subject 10 nd vaorem duties.
III. Ii neither of the foregoing changes
shall be thought proper, then it is deemed
highly necessary tina: the present rate of du.
lies should he increased on a great variety
OF articles, which it will he found could bear
such increase, with the most saluIary effects
upon both trade and revenue
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-09
Let it be Understood by All,
No Mercury in any Case.

Tha, Doct Clay is member u The Reformed Prac.
ice mn, uses
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-09
FROM THE STATE OF NAIVE.

The attention of the reader is called 10 the following
certificate of remarkable effected by using only
tive bottles OF Sands Sarsapsrilla
SipNkr, tNainc) April Is, 1850.
Messrs b X D SAND This is 10 certify that the
subscriber, OF Sidney, County OF kennebec State Of
Maine has beeu afflicted more les. ever since my
birth, with Scroula which continued 10 increase until
last February. In january my legs were so swollen
could not get boot stocking, and had several
arge me all the Time. In this situation, was
about give up in despair when was advised TO try
Sands Sarsaparilla. | had not much faith in it, but
your agents i'll Augusta Me- and procured bot
tie, which did much good sent andgot another,
and continued until had taken five boulcs. am now
pc rieciy well any person who may read this letter
is afflicted with any disease Of Scrofula would most
sincerely recommend and advise Them 10 make use OF
Sands Sarssparilla II any person wishes further in
formation abs my Gaze by calling upon me can
vince them of the healing power Of this medicine.
Signed, STEPHEN HAYWOOD.
AUGUSTA. April l6, 1850.
PS.-We are personally acquainted with Mr.. Hay
wood and believe his statement above 10 be
Signed, DILLINGHAM; TITCOMB.
Prepared and sold wholesale and reIsil by A 4 D
SANDS, Druggists and Chemists, 100 Fulton ST. corner
OF William. New York Sold alsoby Druggists gener-
allyihroughoul th- United States and Canadas Price
81 per boule six bottles for IS.
For sale by A. : Page, Acentfor Bath. 3mH
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-01-09

ATTEMPTED RoBBERY-An unsuccessful at
tempt was made on Friday nigh, Of last week
to break into the freight depot on the A X.
railroad at Waterville. The Mail says that Mr..
knight the Waterman, in passing with a Ian
tern near the large door at the north end, was
suddenly assaulted by man, and struck him a
violent blow with his lantern, breaking it in
pieces. when he discovered two other men in
concert with his opponent. With large cane
the Waterman showed SO resolute defence that
the three took to their heels and fed. They
had succeeded in boring several holes in the
door' with view of cutting out board tina,
would leave an entrance.