Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-01-16
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and the particular application 10 them, of sermon
preached las. Sunday evening" by Rev. J. l.. BENNETT;
the amount Of that part relating 10 hs subject, being,
that in their thirst for dstinciion "mcn sometimes
glory in their shame"
One Of these young undertook the study Of law;
but one thing was lacking - he had no b aims. The
idea that he was not fitted Tor the pursuit, TO
have found its way into his head, after several years
longing about an attorneys Office.
The law. then, had no lavors FOR him Another idea
dawncd upon him, lie was less than cypher in the
city, but it might be possible 10 astonsh the country
people. Accordingly, early one morning, we find our
hero at the Brady House. The first thing to be done,
10 sally forth and knock at somebody's door, and
p then walk brskly away. The idea biilan, one,
for he began Immediately attract attention. Fool
cries Of this sort kept up by the young man in
question, aud friend of the same sort, until the City
MaIshal rid the town Of a nuisance by giving them
three hours in which 10 depart
Still They Come Several more returned Calirornans
arrived here on Sunday night, by the steamer Lamar
fine, among whom were Messrs d. F., and G. W lIaw
kius.
Cnnnpg Ngo-- On Monday small boy was going
10 Scl,ncs store win SO bill 10 his hand TO get it
changed, when he accosted by an ebony of AZ
RIGA, WHO informed him that he engaged in the
change business aud would give him silver for the b
and moi charge any discount if he ('hc lad would 60
with him 10 house up town. The boy, thinking it all
right, gave the negro the bill and followed him TO the
house. The negro went in, but returned in a few
ncn,s looking hageard and pale sheet, and told ,hc
boy he must wait awhile, he had child which had
Just died, and he must run Immediately Tor somebody
10 help him bury the sweet innocent. The boy, think
ing this of actual necessity, waited long time,
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saw neither Cuy nor the money. The lad then inform
ed Marshal budding of the facts and the negro
rested aud brought before Recorder Holt and sentenced
TO receive len ashes. This is one of the Free Sellers
you read about, and we think Seward would find it a
good speculation to get this colored member Of the
'hgher law party to &C, as his private secretary.
Encrp'i.e.--Our enterprizing citizen, Mr.. James r
Garne' intends opening large American and Italian
Marble Yard, the vacant lot on Main street, opposite
the Brady House 1t will be equal 10 any in the West.
Mr. &. is preparing 10 build his house. and will be
ready for business in few weeks
+ Eannibal.-n June last, the population of this city
was 2,iOO Since that time it has increased 10 near
$500 Our city is fast filling up, and there not near
enough residences anu business houses to supply the
demand Residences scarce, that three aid four
families compelled TO occupy small house. We
recting more houses aud commence building in gooc
earnest in the spring. 1t is the most profitable invest
men. we know of; besides, il would supply the demands
Of the community add still more 20 the business and
prosperity OF the city. Our trade and population i,
rapidly increasing, and il is arg 10 have business
houses and private residences in order TO keep them
a nouri.hing condition.
7ceidh--A very serious aot ident occurred to lit
tie of Edward Dunning, Esq, on yesterday even
ing lie, with number Of other boys, were playing
on the street. opposite the Brady House, when boy
c,r. along with ropnlc of horses and IN. l;,,l. si
low not seeing them in time 10 get out of the way
,,,s kictod bv ono or Them in ia. ,bdonc, k,ocr;r,
w. 80. - II. -, :,
MN Pt'''''S '''e'eS' 'e " 'e se'o's'y
A GALLANT FlRyM.y.-A the fire. ON Tbursl,,
morning, we were apprehensiye of our own safety
(being only one door from the building on dr") ant
commenced arranging our material in order TO removn
them III case oil necessity. Our gallant dcri, seeing
rs someM hat excited, concluded be would perform
noble deed, and Immediately gathered the broom, an
old mae,, The wash-Pah and dirty towel, and IN
fit OF paonc excitement, rushed out OF the olce and
nT rL,gcr III" Ren% Of .nni,h J;snos cynn in
hi; nm,cErst momen,s the fire Ind been cxiiuauisbeJ
mr,n, his absence. lie returned in The course Of an
hour nearly oui of breath and thinLiu, he had I'M
'no,i;,cd himself threw liz ant frame in raa;c A.
ti,ude. and exclaimed, with an eloquent expression
greatest confirmation of the ase'
FsE about one os'Gsk t., on m THURSDAY 0sns
Of Mr. a. c. Parker, corner of Main and Bird SITS,
Sy ' as %, s n aa ar ns s "o' y ,p
and by the, prompt exxeron. OF the ehen', wlh the